Jacqueline R. Serafin

SOUTH KINGSTOWN -Jacqueline R. (Marier) Serafin 89, of Wakefield, passed away January 19. 2020, sur-rounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael IL Serafin. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Bilodeau) Marier. Jackie was a graduate of St. Clare High School in Woonsocket. She received her BS in ac-counting at Bryant College, BS in Education at Rhode Island College and continued post graduate courses at the Universi-ty of Rhode Island. Jackie was an elementary school teacher at Our Lady of Victory School in Woonsocket and Assumption School in Bellingham, MA. She was a well loved instruc-tor of English as a second lan-guage (ESL) for the adult com-munity of Woonsocket. Jacqueline continued teach-ing elementary education then became a Title I remedial read-ing specialist for the Woonsock-et school department for many years until her retirement. She volunteered at various senior centers throughout the state assisting seniors with tax preparation& She was an avid knitter and animal lover. Everyone who met Jackie enjoyed her quick wit and ability to make others laugh. She will be dearly missed. Jackie is survived by her devoted daughters: Linda M. Serafin Ricci of Woonsocket, wife of Anthony Ricci and Gail F. Sullivan of Narragansett, wife of Chuck Sullivan. She was the cherished grandmother of Matthew and David Sullivan. Her funeral and burial will be private. Visit Nardolillofh.com for online condolences.