Jessie B. Stafford

STAFFORD, JESSIE B. (DAVIDSON), 87 of Rugby St., Cranston died Thursday at home. She was the wife of the late George F. Stafford. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Ferguson) Davidson. She had lived in Cranston for the past 70 years. Mrs. Stafford, who was a lifetime member of the Providence Presbyterian Church, had been Administrative Assistant with the Cranston School Department retiring in 1975. She was a past President and Treasurer of the Daughters of Argyle, a member of the Saint Andrews Society, the Slater Park Lawn Bowling Association, the Cranston AARP Bowling Club and the Greenwood Community Church ""39ers"". She was also a decorated veteran of World War II, serving in Manila and New Guinea as a Sergeant with the Women"s Army Corps. ""Davie"", as she was known by those who served with her, has continued to stay in contact with many of her service friends through the years. Last June, in commemeration of her military service, Lieutenant General Reginald A. Centracchio, RING, appointed her an honorary Brigadier General. She is survived by her daughter, Elsie M. (Penny) Stafford of Cranston and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Elise M. Waddington and Janet D. Willis. A Funeral Service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Providence Presbyterian Church, 500 Hope Street, Providence. Relatives and friends are invited to call Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at The Butterfield Home and Chapel, 500 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Living Memorial Fund of the Providence Presbyterian Church will be greatly appreciated. For directions visit www.THEBUTTERFIELDHOME.com