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Mildred Elaine James

Mildred Elaine James

Date: Aug 25, 2026 25 de August, 2026

Mildred Elaine James, known as Elaine, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, at age 90 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Born in Providence on October 16, 1935, she graduated from the Newport Hospital School of Nursing and dedicated her career as a Registered Nurse, serving as a visiting nurse and Intake Coordinator for the Kent County Visiting Nurse Association. Elaine was known for her professionalism and deep compassion. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman A. James, who died in 2024; their enduring love was cherished by family and friends. Elaine is survived by her three children, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Described as a “tough cookie” with a strong will and a big heart, she enjoyed family outings to Newport’s Second Beach and was an avid reader. The family expressed gratitude to caregivers at The Seasons of East Greenwich, Roberts Health Centre, and Hope Hospice for their compassionate support. A Requiem Eucharist will be held on September 26, 2026, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Greenwich, with burial at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence.

Mildred Elaine James, conocida cariñosamente como Elaine, falleció pacíficamente el 27 de julio de 2026 en el Roberts Health Centre de North Kingstown, Rhode Island, a los 90 años. Nacida en Providence el 16 de octubre de 1935, se graduó en la Newport Hospital School of Nursing y dedicó su vida profesional al cuidado de los demás como enfermera registrada, desempeñándose tanto como enfermera a domicilio como coordinadora de admisiones en la Kent County Visiting Nurse Association. Su trabajo se caracterizó por la combinación de habilidad técnica y profunda empatía.

Estuvo casada con Norman A. James, quien falleció en 2024, y con quien compartió una relación muy especial. Elaine deja en vida a sus tres hijos, siete nietos y seis bisnietos. Reconocida por su fortaleza y espíritu independiente, disfrutaba de pasar tiempo en la playa Second Beach de Newport y era una ávida lectora.

La familia agradece el cuidado brindado por el personal de The Seasons of East Greenwich, Roberts Health Centre y Hope Hospice. La misa de réquiem se realizará el 26 de septiembre en la iglesia St. Luke’s Episcopal, seguida del entierro en Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.