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Samuel Kinder Obituary
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Samuel C. Kinder, 81, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Steere House in Providence, RI. He was the beloved husband of Janice S. (Dean) Kinder.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Shirley (Newman) Kinder. He is survived by his devoted children: daughter Elizabeth D. Kinder and husband Zura Grdzelishvili; daughter Charlotte F. Ricci and husband Ben Ricci; and son James C. Kinder. He was blessed to be the grandfather of Elena F. Ricci. Sam was brother to Peter N. Kinder of Florida, the late Karen K. Borchert of Nantucket, Joseph C. Kinder, Jr. of NYC and Harriet L. Kinder of Bristol. He is survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sam was a supportive graduate of Providence Country Day and URI. He was a founding member of the URI rowing team. Sam was the 3rd generation owner of Samuel Kinder and Brother Landscaping of Bristol, enhancing the family business to include an extensive nursery. A true Bristolian, he enjoyed sailing, fishing, the 4th of July and fish house punch! Sam was recognized for his service to the local community by The East Bay Association for the Arts, Narragansett Electric Co. and Blithewold. He served on the board of Linden Place and was Tree Warden for the Town of Bristol for decades.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service at Juniper Hill Cemetery on Thursday, June 3rd, at 11:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Herreshoff Marine Museum, https://herreshoff.org/support/#donate.
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Betsey Monahan Davis
June 20, 2021
Sorry to hear of his passing. Sammy Kinder was part of a group of friends when I was growing up and he was always so nice. His Aunt Nan was my Godmother and his Aunt Hattie and his grandmother were people I knew well and used to visit frequently. Sammy was one of a kind. Rest in peace Sammy.
Gaetano LaRoche
June 4, 2021
Sam hired me to work with his tree and landscaping company for a number of summer seasons. This time enriched my life and he was gracious in manner.
Monika Algozino
June 2, 2021
So sorry for your loss. May you cherish his memory with your loved ones.
Sincere condolences, Monika Algozino, member Greenwood Community Church.
Ryan Earley
May 30, 2021
My condolences to the entire Kinder family. As a URI club rower from 97-01 Sam’s dedication to the program helped me in my foundational years and not a day goes by with URI rowing being a part of who I am.
God bless.
Ryan Earley
Red & Natalie Ferreira
May 27, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. Words cannot express our sorrow and the sadness of missing Sam, especially Red. They were buddies for many many years and always good friends. He will certainly be missed by the Ferreira family.
Be thinking of you ,Jan, Elizabeth, Charlotte and James going through this sad time. Love from our family!
Rednat11
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