Kristen O'Mahony Franco

Kristen O'Mahony Franco, 69, of Wakefield, passed on July 13th, after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Born on January 31, 1955 in Providence, RI to George and Maxine Pulliam, Kristen was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and artist. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Michael; her children Kaitlin Franco Clinton, Emily Franco, Elizabeth Franco Crea and Patrick Franco; and grandchildren Owen Hoffman, Cooper and Carys Crea and Samantha Franco. Kristen also leaves behind her brother Gregory O'Mahony, and her sister Leah O'Mahony.

Kristen was part of the first co-ed graduating class at St. George's School in Middletown, RI, and the first woman to earn a varsity letter. She continued her athletic pursuits, earning another varsity letter in lacrosse at the University of Rhode Island. Kristen also enjoyed golfing, skiing, traveling, and hosting cookouts for friends.

Kristen was a devoted memory keeper and talented artist. Her children find solace in the many photographs she took over the years. Kristen's creativity shone through in her handmade photo cards, needlepoint stockings, quilted blankets, and scrapbooks. She also loved collecting sea glass to create stained glass panels, ornaments, and mosaic trays.

Kristen taught in the Narragansett School System for more than 20 years at both the Elementary and Pier Schools. She retired in 2016 after a long and rewarding career which included a year of teaching at St John's College in the Bahamas and time spent working with children in an orphanage in Cape Town, South Africa.

Kristen was a devoted wife, mother, "Mimi”, sister and friend, and will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Cure PSP.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 18th from 4-7 pm in Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI 02879. Burial will be held on Friday, July 19th at 11 am in Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 S. County Trail, Exeter, 02822.