Gertrude B. Culton

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Gertrude B. Culton, 101, of West Shore Road, died May 5, 2014 at West Shore Health Center, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late H. Howard Culton with whom she enjoyed 61 years of marriage and the loving mother of the late Lillian R. Payette and William E. Culton, Sr.

Born in East Providence on January 2, 1913, a daughter of Arthur C. and Mary (Faracy) Bennett, she lived in Warwick for the past 20 years and Chepachet for the 20 years prior. She was a member of Chepachet Union Church and Mathewson Street United Methodist Church in Providence. Gertrude was a graduate of East Providence High School and a former member of Naomi Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.

Gertrude was extremely grateful for the wonderful long life she shared with her family and friends. She was an old-fashioned mother, grandmother, and aunt who always spoke her mind, and who at the same time was also the fun-loving life of the party. Gertrude was a thoughtful and generous person who always tried to do what she could to help others, whether sending homemade cookies to family and friends overseas during World War II, or quietly giving gifts, words of encouragement, and expressions of gratitude to her caretakers during the last ten years of her life.

She is survived by her son-in-law David Payette of Attleboro, Massachusetts; five grandchildren: Tammie J. Payette of Merrimack, New Hampshire, Jeffrey D. Payette of Attleboro, Mass., Gregory H. Payette of Victoria, Minnesota, William E. Culton, Jr. of Barrington, Nancy J. Groeger of Colchester, Connecticut; and six great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Mary B. Chapman, Ruth B. Sharples, Arthur, Willard and Lloyd Bennett.

A chapel service will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m. in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, 1 Rhode Island Avenue, Johnston. Burial will follow.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts made to INSIGHT RI, 43 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 02888-9961 or at www.in-sight.org would be appreciated. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com