North Kingstown: Herchen, Virginia A., 62, of Pettee Ave, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 at her home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Russell J. and Alice J. (Kane) Herchen.Virginia was a probation officer for the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families for 35 years. She was a kind woman who gave generously to those causes close to her heart.She is survived by her four brothers, Richard C. Herchen, Russell J. Herchen, Jr., Michael S. Herchen, Vincent P. Herchen, her sister, Marie H. Goodman; her beloved godchild, Allison S. "Bunny" Herchen; her niece and nephews and her great nieces and nephew.Virginia's funeral and visitation will be held on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 8:00 am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am in St. Augustine Church, Mt. Pleasant Ave, Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.In lieu of flowers, donations to Amos House, 413 Friendship St., Providence, RI 02907, in her memory would be appreciated.Boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
