Ruth LaFauci Nelson

Nelson, Ruth LaFauci (Johnson)
92 of Cranston, died Monday March 12, 2018 at the Scandinavian Home. She was the wife of the late Norman D. Nelson and also the late Bernard J. LaFauci.
Ruth was born in Cranston a daughter of the late Emil S. and Amanda O. (Swanson) Johnson.
She was an Educator in the Cranston School Department for over 38 years, until her retirement.
Ruth was a member of the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, she was also a member of the VASA Order of America, and she was also a former member of Gloria Dei and Bethany Lutheran Churches.
She was the beloved mother of John M. LaFauci and his wife Joan J. LaFauci. Also the cherished grandmother of Brian B. LaFauci and Ashlee A. Barton. She was the great grandmother of Cade J. LaFauci and Ava R. LaFauci.
She was the sister of the late Walter Johnson, late Harold Johnson and also the late Martha Johnson.
Her funeral service will be held Friday, March 16, 2018 at 12:00 Noon in St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick. Burial will be private.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Thursday March 15, 2018 from 4-7pm in THE URQUHART – MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick.
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