Wendy B. Speck
Dateline: Cranston
Speck, Wendy B., 71, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William Speck. Born in Bangor, Maine, a daughter of the late Jacob and Beatrice (Kushner) Rose, she was a lifelong Cranston resident. She was a graduate of Cranston East, Class of 1968, and a graduate of Northeastern University, earning a B.S. in nursing. Wendy began her nursing career at Roger Williams Hospital, and later became the longtime Director of Health Services at Johnson & Wales University. She was an avid beachgoer and was a member of Narragansett Town Beach.
Devoted mother of Kelly Speck and his wife, Gianna Boulet, of Cranston, Juliette Deroxas and her husband, Paolo, of Cranston, and the late Andrew Speck. Dear sister of Gary Rose of Cranston, Marc Rose of Westford, MA, and the late Karen Rose. Fond sister-in-law of Peg Rose of Cranston. Loving grandmother of Reese, Malin, and Camdyn. Cherished companion of Ernie Simone.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be observed at 75 Kimberly Lane North, Cranston, Tuesday 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay St., Providence, RI 02905.
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Dear Juliette
Bill and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your family in this time of such a great loss.
So sorry for the loss of your cherished Mother.. she will always be in your heart and her memory will live on .. may you find comfort and peace during this difficult time
Marlene Gamba
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Deepest condolences.
I am heartbroken to hear this news. Wendy was BY FAR the most supportive, loving, fun, kind, and thoughtful supervisor I’ve ever had (and likely ever will! no one else has compared!).
I will forever be grateful to know her. Truly the best of the best.
All my love to her family xo
Dear Kelly & Juliette,
Your mom was full of life. She lived every day with a desire to embrace everything. She will be missed.
Much love, Lori
We are so sorry for your loss. Wendy will be missed by so many .
She was a wonderful friend and we will always treasure all the wonderful memories.
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers and wishing you moments of peace and comfort.
I wish I had the right words Miss Juliette. Just know I care.
Rest in Paradise Wendy.
So very sorry, she will be missed. God rest her soul.
Juliet,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. May all your wonderful memories help bring you and your family peace and help you through your grief. We are so lucky to be living in a time when our memories and experiences are at our fingertips. Videos and pictures fill our phones to help us remember their voices and smiles. I offer you & your family my prayers to help you heal
Alicia
Juliette
Our hearts were saddened to hear of your Mom’s death. I know there are no words that can bring you comfort at this time, but I know that your family and friends will sustain you with memories of how she touched their lives. Those memories will bubble up and you will cry and laugh and remember over and over again the love that she gave to you, your daughters and Paolo.. This is the legacy that we leave behind. You have our love Beth and Frank Capizzo
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Wendy’s passing.
Please know my sympathy is with all who knew and loved her.
Dear Kelly and Juliette,
So sorry to just learn about your Mom’s passing. I worked as an RN with her for 16 years and thought she was a terrific Director of our Department, always pleasant and accommodating with her staff, and enjoyed her runs to get us our special subs from her favorite restaurant on Federal Hill. She loved the both of you tremendously and talked about you often. You and your children are her legacy and her laughter and spirit will live on. Deepest condolences, Joan Burbridge