83, of Lincoln passed away on March 22, 2012. She was born in Providence to the late Cresenzo and Rose (DiMaio) Pagliuca. She was a graduate of the former Pawtucket Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse for over 35 years.
She is survived by four children, her daughter Faith Sullivan of Middletown and three sons, Christopher of Syracuse, NY, Stephen of Seattle, WA and Rev. Dave Farnum CSP of New York City, NY. She is also survived by her sister Eleanor D'Ambrouso of New Hampshire. She was pre-deceased by her husband Cyrus F. Farnum, a son Peter C. Farnum and a granddaughter Michaela Farnum. In addition, she leaves seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a long time friend William E. Coyle.
Her funeral will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Church, Oaklawn Ave., Cranston at 10 a.m. Interment will be at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston. VISITING HOURS are Sunday 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Missionary Society of St. Paul, 3015 4th St. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017.