A. William "Bill" Pett

A. William “Bill” Pett passed away peacefully on March 9 after a lengthy illness. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Alfred and Mary Irene (Brydges) Pett. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mary Irene and Ruth Pett.

Bill graduated from Brown University and earned a master’s degree from URI. He served as Senior Public Information Officer at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and was a longtime adjunct English instructor at area colleges, most notably Rhode Island College. A committed member and volunteer at Westminster Unitarian Church, he also enjoyed acting in local plays and films. A dedicated supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, he served as Cubmaster of Pack 3 in East Greenwich and volunteered for many years with Boy Scout Troop 2.

Above all, Bill’s greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his wife, Mary Paolino, and his beloved children Wendy Mae Erin (Mark Reilly), Alexander Sovet (Danielle), William Pett (Ashley), and Ian Pett, as well as five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.