Christi Lee Saurette (nee Doughty) born February 17, 1958, in Providence, died Saturday, October 10 in South Kingstown, RI after a brave battle against cancer.

She earned a BA in Psychology in 1992, and an MSW in 1994, both from RI College. Her career included 23 years as a school social worker in South Kingstown, as well as counseling in various programs and in private practice.

Christi earned many advanced certifications and awards for the excellence of her work, including 2014 RI School Social Worker of the Year. She was a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, Mindfulness Meditation teacher and a trainer in Kingian nonviolent conflict resolution.

Christi was the daughter of Edwin and Mary Doughty of North Kingstown. She is survived by her husband Robert Saurette, her daughter Zoe and son Dylan, sisters Candace Marge (Donald) and Cynthia Fandetti (Brian), sister-in law Anne Cardosi (Peter), brothers in-law Michael Saurette (Susan) and Brian Saurette (Dawn). Christi will be missed by beloved nieces Sonja Marge-Barrows (Brendan), Staesha Hendershot (Keith), Sasha Birch (Kevin) and Britney Vasconcellos, and by nephews Alex Fandetti, Graham Parker (Mary), Matthew Cardosi (Erica), Jonathan Cardosi (Franchesca) , Michael Saurette, Evan Saurette, Brenden Saurette (Rebecca) and Mason Saurette, and by 14 treasured great-nieces and nephews.

Most of all, Christi was a loving and giving woman, whose generosity of spirit touched so many lives. As a wife, mother, sister or friend, she brought an essential goodness and a playful sense of humor to relationships. She was fun and funny and caring and wise, and she will be missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of Christi's life is planned for 2027, date and location to be determined. Donations in Christi's memory are welcome at the Jonnycake Center food Pantry, 22 Kersey Rd, Peace Dale RI.