(03/18/15) Cumberland – Jo-Ann (Ferguson) Willigan, 61, of Ferncrest Drive, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the Philip Hulitar In-Patient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of twenty-one years of Christopher Willigan.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Robert J. and Laura (Howard) Ferguson, she had lived in North Providence, before moving to Cumberland seven years ago.
Mrs. Willigan worked as an accountant for Textron, and later in administration at Algonquin Gas Co. before retiring. She was a graduate of Bryant College with a B.S. in Accounting.
She had a love of quilting and family genealogy, and for her cats, Cali, Rascal, Dreyfuss, Max and Nixie. She was a member of Four Corners Community Chapel, Cumberland.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one sister, Beryl Livingston of Foster; six brothers, Wayne Ferguson of Connecticut, Warren Ferguson of North Kingstown, Kendall Ferguson of Smithfield, Howard Ferguson of Glocester, Robert Ferguson of North Providence; and Brian Ferguson of Johnston; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Her funeral will be celebrated Monday, March 23 at 11:00 a.m. in Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln. Relatives and friends are invited and may call prior to the service Monday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Private burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to Home & Hospice Care of R.I., 1085 North Main Street, Providence, R.I. 02904, would be appreciated. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com.
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