Elementary School Teacher in North Kingstown Holly Champlin Mather Dies at 45
Monday, July 19, 2021
Holly Champlin Mather passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at home after a long and bravely fought battle with cancer on July 15, 2021.
Born at South County Hospital and raised in Narragansett, she was the daughter of Michael and Denise (Johnston) Champlin. A South Kingstown resident, she was the wife of Jim and the proud mother of her greatest legacy, her children Jameson and Janie. Holly leaves behind her beloved sister, Laurel, and her partner Mike Lodge, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and amazing friends.
Holly was a graduate of Narragansett High School, Mitchell College, and the University of Rhode Island. She was an elementary teacher in the North Kingstown School Department for 16 years.
Holly loved being outdoors and going to the beach. She rescued many dogs throughout the years. She loved teaching children and most of all spending time with her own kids.
Calling hours will be Friday, July 23, 2021, from 3-7 pm in Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St, Wakefield, RI.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local animal shelter, adopt an animal, or read a child a book. Donations also may be made to the Point Judith Fishermen’s Scholarship Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 386, Narragansett, RI, 02882.
