Rose Waite Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rose Waite of Wakefield, Rhode Island, who passed away on May 5, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Albert Waite; her grandson Lorenzo Smith; her parents, Tryon Whitford and Celia Leona Young; her children, Paula Whitford of Wakefield, Tiffany Whitford of Narragansett, James Whitford of Wakefield, Allen Whitford of Wakefield and Albert Whitford of Coventry; and her siblings, Juanita Monk of Newport, Betty Whitford of Providence, Alice Neves of Middletown, Booker Williams of Newport and Lillian Weeden of Charlestown. She was also cherished by 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 8th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home (88 Columbia St, Wakefield, RI 02879). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 8th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Rose's honor may be made to: Jonnycake Center for Hope, 22 Kersey Road, Peace Dale, RI 02879.
