Toni M. Curtis, 68, Care Giver, 50-Year Resident

Toni M. Curtis, of Townsend Street, Barrington, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 15, 2014 at Tufts Medical Center, Boston. She was 68.

She was the wife of the late Stephen C. Curtis Sr. Born in Fall River, Mass., a daughter of the late Antonio “Larry” and Marie (Cote) Luciano, she lived in Barrington for 50 years. 

Curtis was a selfless, lifelong care giver much like her parents before her. Whether helping to raise her siblings, caring for special needs children or family and friends in their time of need, she found happiness in providing comfort. 

Ever passionate for preparing and hosting family for the holidays, she took special joy in her grandchildren, Liam and Stella. Her quiet and generous spirit touched many lives and she will be dearly missed. 

She is survived by a son, Stephen C. Curtis Jr. and his wife Jennie Israel of Lexington, Mass.; a sister, Geraldine Carreiro of Warren; five brothers, Lawrence Luciano of Indiana, Gerald Luciano of Bristol, Arthur Luciano of Riverside, Michael Luciano of Ocala, Fla. and David Luciano of Attleboro, Mass.; two grandchildren, Liam and Stella Curtis and a loving partner, Paul T. Goss of Barrington. 

Her funeral will be held today Jan. 20, from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside, at 8:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 am. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.