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Marilyn Ainsworth Obituary

Marilyn J. (St. Peter) Ainsworth, of 27 Sunset Drive, Hope Valley, RI, died peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of James. L."Skip" Ainsworth.
Born in Providence, RI, on Feb. 1, 1944, she was the daughter of the late George and Claire (Abbott) St. Peter.
Marilyn owned and operated MJA Dolls for over 25 years before her retirement. She also owned and operated "Patches and Weeds" in Exeter, RI, with her daughter Cindy. Besides being a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister she was an avid bingo and card player.
Besides her husband she will be sadly missed by her daughters, Wendy C. Ainsworth of Hope Valley, Kelly Hendrick of Exeter and Cindy Dumont of Hope Valley, RI. She was the loving grandmother of, Danielle N. Yoder, James Cody Dumas, Brooke Hendrick, Devyn Hendrick, Paige Hendrick, Zachary Dumont, Justin Dumont and great-grandmother of, Elijah Rodriguez, Kamryn James Dumas, Waylon Dumas, Wade Dumas and Madalyn Dumont.
She also leaves her brother William St. Pierre and Elizabeth of Ashaway, RI and her two "sistas", Valerie Ainsworth Grills and Diane Gilman of Hope Valley, RI.
A celebration of Marilyn's life will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Richmond Country Club, 74 Sandy Pond Road, Hope Valley, RI. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.
Donations may be made in Marilyn's name to the ASPCA PO Box 96929 Washington, DC 20090-6929. For online condolences, please visit www.averyfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun from Dec. 7, 2016 to Jan. 5, 2017.

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December 29, 2016

I'm so sorry for the loss of your love one. May God grant you comfort and peace in your time of loss 1Corinth1:3,4.

J

December 12, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lynne & Rick Barton

December 11, 2016

Skip, girls and the entire Ainsworth family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold on to the memories to get you through this difficult time of sadness. So sorry for your loss.

Pete Plenninger

December 11, 2016

Skip & family - very sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a very kind woman.
Pete & Pam Plenninger

Prescott Dawley

December 10, 2016

Sorry for your loss Skip.

December 8, 2016

Skip and family, we just learned of the passing of Marilyn. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and all of your loved ones. Ron & Cecelia

December 7, 2016

Girls and skip, so sorry to her about Marilyn. Ruby joslin

December 6, 2016

Our heartfelt condolences to the family. The strength from God can sustain you through this difficult time. May your loving memories of the times you shared bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days to come.

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