In loving memory of

Ann Marion Vorro
October 25, 1937 - December 20, 2021

Ann M. Vorro of Middletown, RI passed away at home on December 20, 2021.

Ann is survived by her two sons Christopher Vorro (Crystal and her daughter Amber) of Middletown, RI, and Kevin Vorro of Fall River, MA. She is also survived by her granddaughter Chelsea Thames (Cameron), from Hawaii, who she enjoyed spending time with.

Ann was the daughter of the late J. Raymond and A. Marion Kelly. She also leaves three sisters Patricia M. Lemler of Middletown, RI, Kathleen M. Taylor of Crofton, MD and Mary K. Silvia of Portsmouth, RI. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Ann graduated from Newport's St. Catherine's Academy in 1955. A 1958 graduate from the former Newport Hospital School of Nursing, Ann worked for Newport Hospital for 47 years. Following her retirement from Newport Hospital, she worked for Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice, Portsmouth, RI. Ann was a bright, energetic, strong, and caring woman. She really enjoyed watching the Red Sox and the Patriots, Words with Friends, Facebook and also online shopping and wine night with Jean Carpender. The family would like to extend personal thanks to Shelly Boahin and all her caregivers, her wonderful neighbors Susy and Charlie Anderson. They would also want to thank Hope Health Hospice.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 9:00 AM from the Memorial Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Lucy's Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown.

Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made in Ann's name to the Boys and Girls Club of Fall River, 803 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02723.



Tributes

MARY SILVIA wrote on Dec 28, 2021:

"Ann was the best mother, sister, and friend. I will miss her dearly, who will I go to with questions, problems, and gossip. I know she is in heaven watching over all of us. Love Mary The sister with the same birthday (not year] but day. I am sure she is eating Mocha cake right now. "

Kate Blanchard wrote on Dec 27, 2021:

"My mother, Nancy Shea Blanchard, worked with Ann at Newport Hospital. She loved her dearly and prays that the good Lord takes care of her and watches over her family. I met her once and remember her friendly and get up and go attitude. -Kate Blanchard or Nancy Blanchard"

Patty Dattel wrote on Dec 27, 2021:

"Ann was a great nurse & so fun, she had such a quick wit & great sense of humor. Those pictures brought back so many fond memories ?. Rest in peace friend.. ?? Patty Dattel"

Ann “Sullivan” Burch wrote on Dec 25, 2021:

"I?ll always remember your sense of humor when we were at St Catherine Academy, and later working in Surgical Services at Newport Hospital. You are now at Peace. Ann Sullivan Burch"

Christine Scotton wrote on Dec 24, 2021:

"Ann was a fantastic nurse. I worked with her at Newport Hospital. Rest in Heaven Ann. Christine Scotton Rockwell NC"