Ann Cassidy Morrill Obituary in Warren at WJSmith Funeral Home

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Ann Cassidy Morrill

8/28/1934 - 7/10/2024

Obituary For Ann Cassidy Morrill

Ann Marie Cassidy Morrill, of Warren, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 89, surrounded by her family on July 10, 2024. Born and raised in Providence, RI by her parents Mary Mullen and James Patrick Cassidy with her three sisters Mary, Kathleen and Christine.

She met her husband of 67 years, the love of her life, Kenneth Walmsley Morrill, on the Warren Town Beach. They raised seven children, Dr. Ann Morrill, Daniel Morrill, Kenneth Morrill, Jean McCabe, Kathleen Morrill, Thomas Riley, and Rebecca Holter.

Ann lived a glorious and blessed life, filled with family and friends. Ann’s grandchildren from oldest to youngest are Jennifer, Amy, Matthew, Alanna, David, Daniel, Elizabeth, Sarah, Kathleen, Duncan, Alexis, Meagan, Timothy, David, Katie, Laura, Emma, Susanna Kelly, Adam, Christian, and Elise; her great-grandchildren are Caitlin, Caleigh, Lucas, Annalea, Donnie, Savannah, Hailey, Haddon, Everett, Penelope, and Ian; and her great-great grandson is Henry. Her sons and daughters in-law are Bill, Eric, Shelley, Laura, and Jennifer. She loved her sisters and their families so much. She remained close to her lifelong friends who were like sisters to her, Lucy, Rosemary, Meredith and Kathleen. She was a wife, Mom, Grandma, Aunt, sister, teacher and friend. She was dearly loved by so many, a force of nature, a treasure, an angel of light, love and beauty.

Ann attended Holy Name School, St. Xavier Academy and Rhode Island College where she received her Master’s in Education. She was active in each of her alma maters, receiving the 2005 Holy Name School Distinguished Alumni Award, serving on the Alumni Board of St. Xavier Academy, and receiving RI College’s 2016 Alumni Service Award.

Ann had a passion for teaching children. She often told stories and remembered with love the hundreds of first graders she taught over 27 years at Martin School in Seekonk, MA. She was a CCD teacher and a Den mother.

Ann was an environmental activist and champion of the Kickemuit River. She had a plaque dedicated to her in 2021 titled, The Guardian of the Kickemuit. She founded the Kickemuit River Council, and was active in the Laurel Park Improvement Association and Rhode Island Rivers Council. She wrote grants, letters to the editor, and volunteered tirelessly for numerous environmental causes including Save the Bay and the Environmental Council of RI.

Among many conservation awards she has received are the Rhode Island Foundation’s Merit Award for Outstanding Community Service in 2005, the Kickemuit River Council River Hero Award in 2005, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Warren Town Council in 2006, the Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy in 2008, Bristol Land Conservation Trust Shepherd Award for Outstanding Achievement in Conservation in 2011, a Proclamation for her decades of contribution to the Kickemuit River in 2011, and the RI Foundation’s Merit Award for Outstanding Community Service.

Ann lived a life of dedicated conviction and integrity; full of energy, tenacity and courage that inspired change with tangible impacts. She was also generous and kind with a smile that lit up the room. We will remember her and we will miss her.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI 02885 where the family will receive relatives and guests for Visitation on Thursday, July 18 from 3-7PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10AM in St. Mary of the Bay Parish, 645 Main St. Warren, RI 02885. Burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 550 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, RI 02915.

For directions or tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.

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Donna M Etheridge planted 5 trees in memory of Ann Cassidy Morrill . - 07/16/2024
Diane Dean planted 5 trees in memory of Ann Cassidy Morrill . - 07/13/2024

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02/02/2026

Yousef Warsi

She caused a lot of pain in many peoples lives through her advocacy as a typical left wing radical: large heard but small and vindictive brain. She will not be missed
07/18/2024

Philip Lycurgus

Mrs. Morrill was a first rate teacher and friend of my mother for decades at Martin School.During these years my mother got to know and appreciate Ann's dedication to her profession and students.She always was so patient and dedicated to her students.My mother said more than once she was an angel in human form.She truly appreciated the little things in life.Once I did a small favor for her and Mrs.Morrill literally thanked me decades later!The world would be a better place with more people like Mrs. Morrill.She was a gentle, caring and loving person and I will miss her but never forget her.My deepest sympathies to the Morrill family and friends.Philip Lycurgus son of Dona Lycurgus.
07/17/2024

Daniel Reilly

Mr. Morrell and family, WE are so sad for your loss. Mrs. Ann was a great lady and fantastic friend to my mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dan & Ann Reilly
07/16/2024

Donna M Etheridge

We will cherish all our memories of our beloved Ann and keep them close to our hearts. May the Golden Thread of our loving family always remain strong & close. We send you all warm hugs and condolences. We hope you find solace in the hearth of your souls. Your "Cassidy" cousins & families, Donna, Deirdre, Margaret & Kevin
07/12/2024

Donna Irace

With deepest sympathy to the family. Mrs Morrill was like a mother to me always including me as one of her brood. She always considered you one of her own especially when life was hard. I will always remember her smile, her hugs & kind words. She was a living angel & she will be a forever angel sharing her smile & her hugs with all those we have lost before.
07/12/2024

Carol A Botelho

Ann Cassidy Morrill she was a great mother, grandmother, great grandmother and wife. I have fond memories of her. Hanging out at her home and Laurel Park. She was a warrior for the Kickemuit River. I will miss Mrs Morrill. She was my summer time mom. Condolences to her whole family and friends. Rest in Peace and God bless.

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