(11/08/14) North Kingstown - Muriel G. Caldwell-Niles, 97, formerly of Stony Lane passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of Charles L. Niles, Jr. and of the late William H. Caldwell, Sr.
Born in Cranston, the daughter of the late William and Ida (Paine) Richardson, Jr., she lived in North Kingstown for most of her life. She was a graduate of the former Rhode Island College of Education. For many years Muriel taught first graders in Cranston and North Kingstown retiring in 1977. In 1972, she was chosen Teacher of the Year in North Kingstown.
One of her greatest joys was crocheting afghans for the Linus Program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. She was a long time member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Greenwich.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son: David A. Caldwell of North Kingstown; four grandchildren: William H. Caldwell, III of Pleasant Grove, CA; Pamela Morgan of Sacramento, CA; David A. Caldwell, Jr. of Warwick & Sharon Bousquet of Griswold, CT and six great grandchildren: Claire & Sarah Caldwell, Delia & Tyler Bousquet, Daniel Caldwell and Jacob Morgan. She was the mother of the late Bruce R. Caldwell and William H. Caldwell, Jr. and sister of the late Marion Beardwood & Evelyn Richardson.
Her funeral service will be held on Monday, October 10 at 7:00 PM at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Interment in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. Remembrances may be offered online at carpenterjenks.com.
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