Marie Josephine (Denton) Palmer, 84, of Hope Valley, RI passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the Westerly Hospital. She was the wife of the late George Henry Palmer. Born in Coventry, RI on April 9, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Earl L. and Maria A. (Paterno) Denton.
Marie worked as a cooks helper for the State of Rhode Island, University Of Rhode Island Dining Services for over 20 years. She enjoyed Bingo, going to lunch with her friends, and spending time with family.
She was preceded by her sister Judy (Denton) Brayman. She leaves behind her three sons: David Palmer of Brooklyn, CT., Kenneth Palmer of Marlboro, VT., and Charles Palmer of Hope Valley, RI. In addition to her children, she also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Marie is also survived by her loving brother and his wife Earl and Sheryl Denton of OCala, FL as well as many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 5-7pm on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at S.R. Avery Funeral Home, 3A Bank St., Hope Valley, RI. Funeral services will be held the following day, Friday, January 21 at 10am at St. Joseph Church, 1105 Main St. Hope Valley. All are invited to meet directly at the church for the mass. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Hope Valley.
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