Roberta Marie Pailthorpe "Bobbie" age 84 of Cumberland, RI passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.

Bobbie was born in Central Falls, RI to Gerald A. and Rita (Deneault) Dupont. She was educated in the Pawtucket, RI and Fort Lauderdale, FL school systems. She was employed by Dawson’s Manufacturing for many years. She was also in the food service industry at local establishments for the years up until her retirement.

Bobbie was an avid game player. She enjoyed vigorous rounds of Bingo both locally and with friends on outings to Foxwoods. She was an expert at the card game High-Low-Jack and managed many card leagues over the past forty years. She loved a good poker game as well. Bobbie had a wonderful personality and shared much fun and laughter with her many good friends. However, Bobbie’s most enjoyable activity was spending time with her family. She was so proud of her two daughters, Chris and Lori. She dearly missed her son, Jim, who passed away in 1995. She had the best of times with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of their fondest moments were spent at backyard pool parties at Grandma’s house.

Bobbie spent many years vacationing at Cape Cod with her family. Trips to New Hampshire and Maine were fun-filled adventures for everyone. Christmas season was always a joyous occasion at the Pailthorpe home. Bobbie loved her Christmas Eve family gatherings showering everyone with numerous gifts and delicious foods. Bobbie and Bob were married for forty-three years. They combined their blended families and added fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Bobbie is survived by her beloved spouse, Robert Pailthorpe of Cumberland, RI; her devoted daughters Christine Summerly (spouse Robert Summerly) and Lori Carr (fiancée Rui Felix); her stepchildren Robert Pailthorpe, Jr., Linda Feighery and Barbara Turcotte; her sister Donna Fitzpatrick (spouse Shawn Fitzpatrick). She is preceded in death by her son, James Ballou and her brother, Gerald R. Dupont.

Visitation on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Ave. Lincoln, RI at 9:00am – 11:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Aidan & St. Patrick Parish at 1460 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI at 11:30am. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, 359 Daggett Ave. Pawtucket, RI.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Northern RI Food Pantry, 1 Angell Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 in her name. Donations: https://nrifoodpantry.org/donate

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Continuum Hospice and Palliative Care for their compassion during Bobbie’s final days.

Bobbie left a positive impact on her family and many friends. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed by all who have loved her throughout her lifetime. We are grateful to have had her presence amongst us for all these years. She now joins our many other family members who have waited patiently to welcome her home.