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Saturday, October 11, 2025
11:00am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Starts at 12:30 pm (Eastern time)
66, of Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Michael L. Caldarella. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the Homer “Jake” and Florence (Postle) Rhodes. Bonnie was the dear sister of David E. Rhodes and his wife Debborah R. Hartstedt, and the late James M. Rhodes. She is also survived by many loving nephews.
Bonnie loved nature,she loved her cats and dogs like children,she loved her family and my family,she loved me.
Bonnie was a hiker,swimmer,cyclist,bird watchet,and amateur weather watcher,and on the board of directors helping one of the founders save parcels of forest,making hiking trails,andsaving ecosystems.
As her brothers told me when we first met, Bonnie is true blue.
There are no goodbyes for us.Wherever you are,you will always be in my heart.
“A beautiful soul is never forgotten, just remembered with great love.”
-Gandhi
Visitation will be held in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 11:00am – 12:30 pm, with a funeral service beginning at 12:30 pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Cumberland Land Trust (or CLT) Endowment Fund, P. O. BOX 8011, Cumberland, RI 02864.
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