Deepest Condolences on the Passing of Martha M. Farrell

WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Martha M. Farrell of Cumberland on February 21, 2026, at the age of seventy-one; and

WHEREAS, Martha was the devoted wife of Thomas C. Farrell for nearly fifty years, and together they shared a lasting and loving marriage that began during the historic Blizzard of 1978 at a Newport Creamery in Cumberland; and

WHEREAS, Born in Central Falls to the late James and Claire Pratt, Martha carried forward the values of family, faith, and service throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, Martha dedicated her professional life to nursing, providing compassionate and skilled care to patients and families throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. During her career, she served at Emerson Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and Fuller Hospital, exemplifying professionalism, dedication, and kindness; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her professional career, Martha was deeply committed to her community. She volunteered in her children’s schools and at her church, worked with Marriage Equality Rhode Island, served as a mentor, and was a member of the Cumberland School Committee; and

WHEREAS, Through her steady presence in her neighborhood and community, she fostered goodwill, friendship, and a spirit of generosity that touched many lives; and

WHEREAS, She is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas C. Farrell; her children, Ellen Thomas and her husband, Stafford, Christopher Farrell, and Colleen Farrell; her sister, Claire Sweeney; and her grandchildren, Stafford and Matthias Thomas; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest sympathy on the passing of Martha M. Farrell and extends its sincere condolences to her family and friends; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Thomas C. Farrell and Family.