Blanche A. (Rondina) Coyne

81, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Scallop Shell Nursing Home, South Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald V. Coyne. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. and Bruna E. (Landi) Rondina. Blanche was a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Class of 1954. Her first position was with the former Paramount Greeting Card Company. Blanche also was a graphic artist for the Admaker Advertising Agency of Providence. She was later an illustrator and administrative assistant for the URI School of Oceanography. Blanche was a supporter of the Narrow River Preservation Association and the Seabees Museum. She also had a passion for travel.

She is survived by her loving children, Colleen A. Coyne of RI and Denmark, and Donald C. Coyne of RI. Blanche was the cherished grandmother of Briana and Rachael Boragine, and Christina, Andrew, and Geoffrey Coyne.

Funeral from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Road, (Rt.1A) Narragansett on Monday at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in Saint Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. VISITING HOURS Sunday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, South Office, 143 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

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