Shirley A. (Blanchard) Kemble

92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 15, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry J. Kemble. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Ethel (Goff) Blanchard.

Shirley worked as a receptionist for the Cranston School Department for many years.

She is survived by her loving children, Nancy Materne and her husband Robert, Thomas Kemble and his wife Susan; cherished grandchildren Stephen and his wife Jade, Megan, Rebecca and her husband Zack, Sarah, Shawn, and great granddaughter Madeleine.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, October 21st at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mark Church, Cranston. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Health Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.