Mavirs R. (Winterbottom) Wood, a resident of Barrington, passed away peacefully, Friday March 7, at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Edward R. Ford and John P. Wood.
Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel and Esther M. (Barrows) Winterbottom. Marvis graduated from Rhode Island College of Education and was a teacher in the Barrington Public Schools for 32 years. She was a member of the Barrington Senior Center and the Senior Center Chorus, and a lifelong member of Saints Matthew and Mark Church where she sang in the choir.
Marvis enjoyed the company of her family, world travel, music, playing cards and watching birds, especially cardinals. She was a Sudoku Master and an active member of the Bay Spring Community Center.
She is survived by her son John P. Wood of Barrington and his wife, Susan S. Wood, two step-daughters Anne C. Corle of Kannapolis, NC and Carol S. Thornton of Kissimmee, FL, three grandchildren, J. Parker Wood III, Christopher Watson, Courtney McCarthy, four step-grandchildren, Duane Corle, Stuart Corle, Scott Thornton and Tamara Thornton Krueger and 12 great–grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Ila Laremore and Bernice Large. She was a beloved “Aunt Barba” to her close-knit family of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Marvis will be held on Saturday March 22, 2014 at 10 AM in Sts. Matthew and Mark Church, 5 Chapel Road, Barrington. Burial will follow in Forest Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday March 21, from 4-7 PM in the Smith-Mason Funeral Home 398 Willett Avenue, Riverside. Flowers will be accepted by the family or donations may be made in memory of Marvis to Sts. Matthew and Mark Church.
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