Condolences on the Passing of Mary Ann Johnson

WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Mary Ann “Mare” Johnson on April 5, 2026, at the age of 74, surrounded by the love and comfort of her devoted family; and

WHEREAS, Born on May 6, 1951, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Walter and Albertina “Tina” Constantine, Mary Ann made Rhode Island her lifelong home, where she built a life defined by compassion, connection, and unwavering devotion to those she loved; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Johnson was a woman of extraordinary warmth and generosity, known for her open heart and her remarkable ability to make everyone she met feel welcomed, valued, and never alone, embodying a spirit that truly never met a stranger; and

WHEREAS, Family was the center of Mary Ann’s life, and she devoted herself wholeheartedly to caring for her loved ones, especially following the profound loss of her beloved husband, Kevin P. Johnson, twenty years ago, demonstrating strength, resilience, and selflessness in the face of heartbreak; and

WHEREAS, She found her greatest joy in her role as a mother and grandmother, cherishing her daughters, Jennie Johnson and her husband, Andy Dickson, and Stacy Levin and her husband, Andy Levin, and embracing her grandchildren, Kevin and Camden Dickson, and Ashley and Kyle Levin, who lovingly knew her as “Mare Mare,” a name that reflected the deep affection and bond they shared; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her children and grandchildren, she leaves behind her siblings, Walter Constantine and his wife, Jeanne, Jean Faford and her husband, Donald, and Michael Constantine and his wife, Janis; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends, all of whom were touched by her kindness and enduring love; and

WHEREAS, She is reunited in eternal peace with her husband, Kevin, her parents, Tina and Walter, and other cherished loved ones who predeceased her; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Johnson’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and human connection, a legacy that will live on in the countless lives she touched and in the deep-rooted values she instilled in her family; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest condolences and profound sympathy to the family of Mary Ann “Mare” Johnson; 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 the family of Mary Ann “Mare” Johnson.