Muriel Christian

Providence - Muriel Christian, 90, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Calistus Christian. They were happily married for 41 years.

Born in Sri Lanka, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Birdie Casinader, and the loving mother of Jefferey Christian and his wife Lexie Christian of Mansfield, MA, and Angelita Hensman and her husband Dharman Hensman of Providence, RI.

She was the cherished grandmother of Chris Hensman of Texas, Ianthe Hershberger of Rhode Island, Kelsey Luna of Virginia, and Nicole Christian of Massachusetts, great-grandmother of Helen, Damon, and Eli Hensman, Ionie and Amaya Hershberger, and Emiliano Luna, sister of Eugenia Matthews, Irene Yorke, Thompson Casinader, and Locksley Casinader.

Her late siblings include Juliet Gnanamuttu, Clytie Hoeck, Linda Satypalan, Doreen Silva, Norman Casinader, Christobel Nallathamby, and Kingsley Casinader.

Muriel was a Montessori teacher and a lecturer at the Ceylon School of Social Work in Sri Lanka where she taught pre-school trainees. She retired from Lincoln School in Providence, RI. She loved bowling, playing badminton, tennis, and won many trophies. She was also an avid sports fan and loved to watch the Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, and Bruins. Muriel enjoyed cooking, gardening, entertaining, and spending time with her family and friends, who all remember her generosity, kindness, and delicious meals.

Funeral Arrangements are private and have been entrusted to the WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket.

A Celebration of Muriel’s Life will be held in the summer and announced at a later date.

www.TrippFuneralHome.com