Thomas F. Kidd

Thomas F. Kidd obituary, Exeter, RI

Thomas F. Kidd

Thomas Kidd Obituary

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Thomas F. Kidd, 80, of Border Drive, Wakefield, RI, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Lynne C. (Siniscalchi) Kidd.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Floyd and Doris (Leduc) Kidd.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Kerrell L. Hayes of South Kingstown and Kevin T. Kidd of Narragansett; a brother, Theodore Kidd of Ocala, FL and two grandchildren, Ross Hayes and Nina Kidd. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He was the brother of the late William "Bill" Kidd and Terri Chellis.

His Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, followed by interment with Military Honors in the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas' name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 70 Walnut Street, #301, Wellesley, MA, 02481 would be appreciated.
Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory

659 E Greenwich Ave, West Warwick, RI 02893

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