Elizabeth Dexter
Elizabeth Dexter Obituary
Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Dexter, 76, of North Smithfield, died June 19, 2022 in her home. She was the wife of Arthur "Pete" Dexter, Jr., whom she married November 29, 1969. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Edward and Angela (Gearin) McLaughlin.
Elizabeth was a telephone operator for the former New England Telephone, until her retirement in 1999. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church, and a member of the telephone pioneers. Mrs. Dexter enjoyed summers at Wallum Lake. Her family meant the world to her, and being with them was when she was happiest.
Besides her husband, Pete, she leaves their daughters, Amy Hurteau and her husband, Todd, of North Smithfield, Sarah Bennett and her husband, Neil, of Cranston, and Rebecca Grintchenko and her husband, William, of North Attleboro; her brother, senior priest retired, Fr. Farrell McLaughlin of Cranston; and five grandchildren, Hailey and Thomas Hurteau, Megan and Molly Grintchenko, and Angela Bennett.
Her funeral will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 63 Church St., Slatersville. Burial is private. Calling hours are Monday from 4-6 PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02895. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Foundation Donor Services, 200 SE 1st St #800, Miami, FL 33131.
Visitation Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHolt Funeral Home
510 S Main St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
63 Church St.
Slatersville, RI 02876
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