October 1, 2026
Jacqueline A. Williams, 83, of Rehoboth, formerly of Warren, died peacefully on April 1, 2026 at Country Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late William E. Davenport and Adda G. (McFetridge) Davenport.
Jacqueline owned and operated The Wren & Thistle Antique Shop in Warren for many years until her retirement. She was also a member and former president of the Antique Dealers Association in Warren. Jacqueline raised her 4 children on Perryville Road in Rehoboth, MA where she was known for her love of gardening, crafts and community activities.
She leaves her loving children: Karen W. Salois & her husband Michael of Rehoboth, Kimberly B. Williams of Inman, SC, James C. Williams of Rehoboth, & Ryan W. Williams of Connecticut. Cherished grandmother of Lea E. Hurrell of Dighton, Sydney J. Fardella of South Africa, Francesca E. Williams of Manchester, NH, Carter M. Ballew of Inman, SC, John R. Williams of Rehoboth, Michael J. Salois of Austin, TX, Amanda L. Salois of Riverside, Alexandra C. Salois of Mattapoisett, and great-grandmother of Glenney Hurrell and Theodore Salois.
Her funeral and burial in Rehoboth Village Cemetery will be private.
Arrangements are in the care of the Home of J.H. WILLIAMS & CO., 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI.
