Elizabeth Ann Kenner

KENNER, ELIZABETH A. (OLLOVE), 68, passed away peacefully at home with her family on May 23, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Martin Kenner, who she met when she was 14 years old; they were married for 46 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph “George” and Frances “Faye” (Botvin) Ollove, she lived in Cranston since her childhood and marriage. She was a teacher at Hugh B Bain, Cranston West, CCRI and spent 31 years at New England Tech before retiring in December 2010. She was a lifetime member of Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, Temple Beth-El, enjoyed interior decorating, traveling, and playing golf with her husband, family and friends. Devoted mother of Douglas Kenner and his wife Amy of Woodbury, NY, and Allison Kenner Brodsky and her husband Sam of Dartmouth, MA, plus her grandchildren Drew, Jordyn, Sloane, and Ian. Dear sister of Eleanor Cohen and husband Allan of Delray Beach, FL. Funeral services will be held 12:00pm, Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Ave, Providence, RI with burial in Lincoln Park Cemetery, Warwick, RI. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – Thoracic Cancer Fund, P. O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or your favorite charity. Shiva will be held at Tamarisk Assisted Living, 3 Shalom Dr., Warwick, RI, Thursday, 4-7 pm, and Friday, 1-4 pm.