Wendy B. Speck

Dateline: Cranston

Speck, Wendy B., 71, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William Speck. Born in Bangor, Maine, a daughter of the late Jacob and Beatrice (Kushner) Rose, she was a lifelong Cranston resident. She was a graduate of Cranston East, Class of 1968, and a graduate of Northeastern University, earning a B.S. in nursing. Wendy began her nursing career at Roger Williams Hospital, and later became the longtime Director of Health Services at Johnson & Wales University. She was an avid beachgoer and was a member of Narragansett Town Beach.

Devoted mother of Kelly Speck and his wife, Gianna Boulet, of Cranston, Juliette Deroxas and her husband, Paolo, of Cranston, and the late Andrew Speck. Dear sister of Gary Rose of Cranston, Marc Rose of Westford, MA, and the late Karen Rose. Fond sister-in-law of Peg Rose of Cranston. Loving grandmother of Reese, Malin, and Camdyn. Cherished companion of Ernie Simone.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be observed at 75 Kimberly Lane North, Cranston, Tuesday 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay St., Providence, RI 02905.