Phyllis Gelson, 84, died March 12 just after 6 in the morning. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Harry Gelson; five children, Linda Gilbert, Jamie Gelson, Jessica Richards and husband Joseph, Deborah Cheetham and Edward Gelson; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held Saturday, March 16, at 11 a.m. at Frenchtown Baptist Church. Donations in her memory may be made to Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island (Philip Hulitar In-Patient Center). 

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