Elizabeth A. Kenner, 68

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CRANSTON, R.I. – Elizabeth A. (Ollove) Kenner died peacefully at home with her family on May 23. She was the beloved wife of Martin Kenner, who she met when she was 14 years old; they were married for 46 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph “George” and Frances “Faye” (Botvin) Ollove, she lived in Cranston since her childhood and marriage.

 

She was a teacher at Hugh B. Bain, Cranston West, CCRI and spent 31 years at New England Tech before retiring in December 2010. She was a lifetime member of the Miriam Hospital Women’s Association and Temple Beth-El. She enjoyed interior decorating, traveling and playing golf with her husband, family and friends.

She was the devoted mother of Douglas Kenner and his wife, Amy, of Woodbury, New York, and Allison Kenner Brodsky and her husband, Sam, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, plus her grandchildren Drew, Jordyn, Sloane, and Ian. She was the dear sister of Eleanor Cohen and her husband, Allan, of Delray Beach, Florida.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – Thoracic Cancer Fund, P. O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or your favorite charity.