HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARTHA M. FARRELL

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARTHA M. FARRELL

Introduced By:
Representatives Marszalkowski, Ackerman, Voas, Shekarchi,
Blazejewski, Chippendale, Kennedy, Ajello, Fellela, and Shallcross Smith

Date Introduced:
March 05, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Martha
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M. Farrell of Cumberland on February 21, 2026, at the age of seventy-one; and
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WHEREAS, Martha was the devoted wife of Thomas C. Farrell for nearly fifty years,
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and together they shared a lasting and loving marriage that began during the historic Blizzard of
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1978 at a Newport Creamery in Cumberland; and
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WHEREAS, Born in Central Falls to the late James and Claire Pratt, Martha carried
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forward the values of family, faith, and service throughout her life; and
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WHEREAS, Martha dedicated her professional life to nursing, providing compassionate
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and skilled care to patients and families throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. During her
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career, she served at Emerson Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Sturdy
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Memorial Hospital, and Fuller Hospital, exemplifying professionalism, dedication, and kindness;
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and
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WHEREAS, In addition to her professional career, Martha was deeply committed to her
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community. She volunteered in her children’s schools and at her church, worked with Marriage
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Equality Rhode Island, served as a mentor, and was a member of the Cumberland School
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Committee; and
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WHEREAS, Through her steady presence in her neighborhood and community, she
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fostered goodwill, friendship, and a spirit of generosity that touched many lives; and
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WHEREAS, She is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas C. Farrell; her children,
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Ellen Thomas and her husband, Stafford, Christopher Farrell, and Colleen Farrell; her sister,

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Claire Sweeney; and her grandchildren, Stafford and Matthias Thomas; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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expresses its deepest sympathy on the passing of Martha M. Farrell and extends its sincere
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condolences to her family and friends; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Thomas C. Farrell and Family.
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