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Bethia Geuss Obituary
Penny was employed as an executive secretary at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography for 33 years until her retirement.
She leaves her loving children, Ralph R. Geuss, Jr. of Danielson, CT, Thomas W. Geuss and his wife Lynda of Exeter, Mary Ann Aldrich of Seattle, WA, and Christopher M. Geuss of Warwick. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Betsey Dunley of North Kingstown and the late Robert Aldrich III. Penny was preceded in death by her loving partner Louis DAntuono and shared many happy years together.
Penny was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wickford, loved playing
cards, lunching with friends, traveling (not flying!) and Driving Miss Daisy road trips around southern Rhode Island.
Special thanks to family and friends for their ongoing support over the years. Also, a special thanks to the staff at Kent Hospital, Westview Nursing Center and Continuum Hospice and Palliative Care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD
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Roberta Spink Belanger
October 31, 2025
Penny and I were one year apart at the NK high school. Always a positive, sensitive friend. As happens, even though we are almost neighbors, we grow apart but when we did see each other it was always a joyful occasion. I will always have happy memories of Penny.
Carol Mudge
October 22, 2025
My sincere sympathy to the Geuss Family The NKHS School friends always enjoyed our lunches with Penny. She was always the first one to take out her little calendar to schedule the next luncheon!! We will miss this kind, sweet lady.
Tj
October 19, 2025
Fly free my angel, you always were my backbone when I was weak or irresponsible. The last thing you said to me before I left rhode island was never to think of you but always remember our time together and not to worry about you. I'm destroyed I couldn't say goodbye just know you were the only one I cared about more than anything on this planet. I love you more than words can describe. I'll see you soon my angel. Thank you for everything you ever did for me. Love you gramma I will make you proud of me i know you're looking down on me
Terri
October 19, 2025
Chris, you did an amazing job with your mom, and she loved you unconditionally, please don't ever forget that. Love you always. Terri
Terri Beauchamp
October 18, 2025
Hey Penny, I didn't know, reach for the highest peak and check on your grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. I'm glad I had the chance and honor to know you.
With love always. Terri
Trish
October 18, 2025
Miss Penny you were a force to be reckoned with, small but mighty. I want to thank you for opening up your heart to me when I lost my mom. You will forever be Momma 2.
Godspeed. Love always, Trish
Jane Miner
October 17, 2025
Rest in peace, Mother Goose.
My sincere condolences to Chip, Tom, Mary Ann, and Chris, and the rest of Penny's family.
Jane Miner (from GSO)
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