Pregnant Rhode Island Social Media Influencer and Mother of Four Dies at Age 36

Pregnant Rhode Island Social Media Influencer and Mother of Four Dies at Age 36

Rhode Island resident Emily Giancaspro Mitchell, a mother of four who was expecting her fifth child, died at age 36.

She passed away at Westerly Hospital along with her unborn child. 

Mitchell ran the Instagram account “The Hidden Way — Rooted in Jesus, home learning + farmhouse living" which has over 111,000 followers. 

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Her passing drew national and international attention, from People Magazine to the Daily Mail.

A GoFundMe has been started for her husband and four children, raising nearly $150,000 as of noon on January 1. 

Obituary

Emily A. (Giancaspro) Mitchell, 36, loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister passed into her Savior's arms unexpectedly along with her unborn child, Joey, at The Westerly Hospital on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

Emily, a devoted wife and incredible mother to her four children, possessed a deep faith that was the foundation for everything in her life. Beautiful inside and out, Emily had an infectious smile and a kind, compassionate spirit. Her exuberant personality radiated outwardly in her interactions and relationships with all who knew her. Emily was a symbol of strength during the most challenging of times for so many. She shared her light and creative, artistic genius through her work as a highly successful, self-employed Instagram Influencer, as demonstrated by her 88,000 followers. Emily's musical ability was enhanced by her degree in psychology and music. She was a talented musician, singer, recording artist, and music teacher.

She will be deeply missed by her husband Joseph Mitchell and their four children Finn, Isla, Eden and Luna, all of Ashaway; loving parents Dr. Joseph and Gail Giancaspro of Westerly; her three siblings, Joseph Giancaspro and his wife Kasey of Ledyard, CT; Michael Giancaspro and his wife Natalia of Coventry, RI and Jessica Giancaspro of Westerly. Emily also leaves her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Dr. Sally Mitchell of Westerly, sister-in-law Christina Carey and her husband, Nick Carey of Chepachet, RI and brother-in-law Adam Mitchell of Boston, MA, as well as several nieces and nephews.

All services are respectfully private due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce Street, Westerly is in care of the arrangements. 

For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.

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