Maryann Coulter

Maryann Coulter 81 of Hope Valley, RI passed away peacefully at home March 19th.  She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Coulter Sr. for 23 yrs.

Maryann was the daughter of the late Barbara (Spencer) Nicholson and the late Charles R. Nicholson. She was the sister of Deborah Blinkhorn, Jeffrey Nicholson (Tammy), Susan McCarthy (David), David S. Nicholson and Karen Nicholson.

Maryann grew up in East Greenwich and North Kingstown, graduating from NK High School in 1960. After leaving the State she returned to RI in the late 1970’s.  Maryann was a claims supervisor at Met Life retiring in 1999. From 2007-2020 she worked in the Chariho Elementary School system as a teachers assistant. She was a member of First Baptist Church-EG and taught Sunday School.

Maryann was an excellent seamstress making dresses for her sisters, clothes for her children, grandchildren and doll clothes. She loved to embroider, crochet and quilt, winning many ribbons at the county fair for her creations. Her love of cooking and baking fed many.

She was a Red Sox fan and she and Bob traveled to see them play in Baltimore, MD and to Spring Training in Florida many times.  Maryann and Bob enjoyed playing cards and were a part of several card groups.

She is survived by her sons Charles Wayne (Karen), Jeffry S., Robert A. (Olivia), and Jason T. (Lori) Littlefield and also Linda Jamison, Leslie Clegg, and R.J Coulter Jr. (Karin).  11 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.   She also leaves her beloved dog Jessie and cat Tuffy. She was pre-deceased by her son John D. Littlefield.

Funeral Service Tuesday, March 26th at 11:00am at the First Baptist Church of East Greenwich, 30 Peirce St., East Greenwich.  Burial will be in East Greenwich Cemetery.  Calling hours:  Monday, March 25th, 5-8pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of East Greenwich.