Anita L. Viens

Pawtucket– Anita L. Viens, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Rene E. and Loretta (McLaughlin) Viens.  Anita was a former Sister of St. Chretienne (Sr. Charles Edward, S.S.Ch.) and worked for many years in education. She was also employed by Miller’s Auto Body, Highland Textile, a CNA at Mt.Saint Rita and a homemaker at South County Quality Care. She was a devout Catholic. Anita attended Mass and prayed the Rosary daily with her community at the Jeanne Jugan Residence. Anita loved to travel the world, i.e. Alaska, Aruba, Bermuda, Canada, Hawaii, Ireland, New York, the Mediterranean, and Rome. Anita loved music and theater. She sang in the Lincoln and North Kingstown Chorus. She volunteered at PPAC and The VETS as an usher. Anita was known as “The Puzzle Lady” (word search, crossword and jigsaw puzzles). She enjoyed BINGO, Hallmark Movies, sewing, knitting, reading, car drives and...