Kathleen C. Dickinson “Kathy”, 59, of Hope, RI, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Mary (DeRosa) Dickinson and the late Robert C. Dickinson, Jr.
She was a devoted daughter, mother and grandmother who lived for her kids. Family was the most important thing in her life. She was a strong, loving woman who touched all who knew her with her optimistc outlook on life. She always managed to find the positive in any situation. She loved her family above all and always encouraged them to do their best. Her biggest joy in life was being with her grandkids watching them play.
Kathy is survived by her mother; two children, Jonathan M. Dickinson and his wife, Jill and Maria D. DiFanti and her husband, Chris. She was the loving grandmother of her four grandchildren, Chace and Allison DiFanti and Robert and Cassidy Dickinson.
Her funeral will be held Friday, July 6, 2012, at 8 a.m. from the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston. Visitation will be Thursday 4-7 p.m at Maceroni Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Humane Society of the US, 2100 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20037. Phone number (202) 452-1100.