Leonarda 'Dolly' (Iacovone) Vautrin

Leonarda "Dolly" (Iacovone) Vautrin 89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman J. Vautrin. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Michelina (Galluccio) Iacovone. Dolly was employed in the jewelry industry for over twenty years. She was a communicant of St. Rocco Church, a volunteer for the Foster Grandparents Program for ten years, and a member of the Scituate Vista Association. Dolly is survived by her loving children, Jean N. Esposito and her husband Richard of Scituate, and Michael J. Vautrin and his wife Jamie of Reno, NV. She was the cherished grandmother of Richard Esposito, Michelle Esposito, Michael Vautrin, Nicole Vautrin, and Grace Vautrin. She was the sister of the late Elena Votolato, Gelia Bruno, Jessie Principale, and Vincent Jackvony. Dolly is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and close friends. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rocco Church, 931 Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Tuesday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Rhode Island Blood Center, 405 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908.

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