Joan K. (Leach) Ringuette

Lincoln - Joan Kathryn "Kathy" (Leach) Ringuette, 78, of Lincoln, RI, passed away on February 8, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert Ringuette.

The daughter of George and Lillian (Southworth) Leach, Kathy grew up in Cumberland and attended Cumberland schools. While raising three boys, she completed nursing school and achieved her goal of becoming a registered nurse. She spent most of her professional career working at Fuller Memorial in Attleboro and then Community Counseling/Gateway in Pawtucket before retiring.

Kathy enjoyed traveling, getting together with her "reunion group" of childhood friends, and spending time with family.

Kathy is survived by her three sons; Ronald W. Maloof and his wife Sharon and Jason M. Maloof and his wife Kacy, both of Smithfield, and son Michael E. Maloof of Daniel Island, SC. She leaves her sister Donna Hansbury of Norwood, MA. Kathy also loved deeply her three grandchildren Matthew, Jacob, and Kyle Maloof.

Funeral services will be private.

To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements with Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

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