Barbara Lois (Sherman) Valente, of Warren, Passes at 92

Barbara Lois (Sherman) Valente, of Warren, Passes at 92

Barbara Lois (Sherman) Valente, 92, of Warren, RI, formerly of Beechwood Court, Warren, passed away, Monday, August 9, 2021, at Roger Williams Hospital, Providence.

Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Ellery and Ethel C. (Robertson) Sherman.

Mrs. Valente had worked as a secretary at Roger Williams Hospital in the dietary department, retiring in 1975. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, and beading. She loved to knit hats and mittens for Connies Kids Knitting Club. Mrs. Valente was a huge Elvis fan.

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She is survived by two sons, Joseph J. Fillipino and his wife Patricia of Warren, RI, and James Couitt and his wife Shirley of Lake Havasu City, AZ, a daughter, Barbara C. Thompson of Tiverton, RI, a brother, Bradford Sherman of Middletown, RI, a sister, C. Roberta Chandler of West Warwick, RI, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and one niece.

She was the mother of the late Thomas P. Fillipino and sister of the late Bruce Sherman and Beverly D. Valois.

Funeral services and burial are private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, 565 Ashford Center Road, Ashford, CT, 06278.

Arrangements are by Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren.