Gretchen Elizabeth Prosl, 47, passed away late Thursday evening the twenty-ninth of December, 2011. At the time of her death she was courageously battling cancer at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. She was a resident of Warren, RI. Gretchen Prosl was born on September 5 th. 1963 in Torrington, CT. She grew up in Old Lyme, CT and graduated from Saint Barnard's H.S. She graduated from Tufts University with a BFA and Art Education in 1987. She pursued numerous vocations ranging from a successful modeling agency on Newbury Street in Boston to being an art teacher. From renovating homes to helping others reach their dreams she always found a way to make life beautiful. An artist at heart, her greatest masterpieces are her two wonderful children Benjamin (10) and Elise (8). Gretchen possessed not only love for life but most of all love for family. Besides being beautiful on the outside, Gretchen had a huge heart, generous spirit, infectious smile, and made everyone feel as if they were special and loved. Time spent with Gret was guaranteed to be filled with adventure and joy. Gretchen is survived by her two children; loving parents Theodore and Judy; caring younger sister Kirsten; as well as numerous close family members including aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd, Warren, RI where family will receive friends Friday, January 6th, 4-8pm. Funeral Saturday, 9am from the funeral home, Mass of Christian Burial 10am, in Mary of the Bay Church on Main St., Warren. Burial to follow in Forest Hill Cemetery in Barrington, RI. www.wjsmithfh.com