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Prudence Island - Barbara M. (Hutton) Bacon, 82, of Prudence Island, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol. She was the beloved wife of the late Nathanael Bacon.
Born Providence, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Kinder) Hutton, she had resided on Prudence Island since 1982.
Mrs. Bacon worked as a head cashier of Stop & Shop Supermarket, Bristol before retiring. She was a graduate of Bryant College, and was a former member and choir member of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Pawtucket.
She is survived by her son, Raymond J. "R.J." Masse, Jr. and his wife Cheryl, of Prudence Island; and five grandchildren, Joseph Maloney, Sean Maloney, Kathryn Maloney, Margaret Masse and Emily Masse.
Her funeral and burial will be private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the Prudence Island Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 305, Prudence Island, RI 02872 would be appreciated. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements with Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln.
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Prudence Island Volunteer Fire Department
Post Office Box 305, Prudence Island RI 02872
Web: https://www.pivfd.org/