Carolyn Marie Burrell, 64, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away with her family by her side on Feb 14th, 2023. She was born July 16, 1958, in Norfolk, Virginia, and the youngest daughter of the late Tony Rocco and Frances (Tringali) Williams. Mrs. Burrell was an avid gardener. She enjoyed boating with her husband. Mrs. Burrell was predeceased by her daughter, Emma Frances Burrell. She is survived by her husband CDR Robert J. Burrell, USN (ret.), her son J. Christopher of Portsmouth, RI, her siblings in Virginia, Francesca (Gary) of Norfolk, VA, Margaret Williams (Dean Smith) of Kingstowne, VA, Michael Williams (Jody) of Yorktown, VA, and Phyllis Beaman of Austin, Texas. She additionally leaves numerous cousins, nieces and nephews whose lives were greatly impacted by Carolyn’s love and kindness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 10:00 AM in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI.
Burial will follow in St. Columba Catholic Cemetery, Browns Lane, Middletown.
Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Burrell’s name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
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