Erica Fredette Kelly of East Greenwich Dies at 42

Erica Fredette Kelly of East Greenwich Dies at 42

Erica Fredette Kelly, 42, passed away peacefully at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice in Providence on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with her family by her side, following her fight with brain cancer. She was the beloved spouse of Chad Kelly, of East Greenwich, Rhode Island. She was the proud and devoted mother of her two beautiful boys; Noah and Rowen.

 

Born in South County Hospital, Rhode Island, on August 12, 1983, she was one of three children born to Richard and Lori (Doyle) Fredette. Sister to both Meghan Fredette and Adam Fredette. In addition, Erica is survived by her beloved grandparents, Daniel and Roberta Doyle of North Kingstown; aunts and uncles, Sharon and Dennis Donnelly, Brenda Butler, Donna Ryan, Michelle and Brian Kibitlewski, and Jennifer and Peter Anderson; as well as 14 nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Erica and Chad met in Boston, were married in 2016, and moved to East Greenwich to raise their family in the Fall of 2021. Erica graduated from North Kingstown High School and the University of Rhode Island before setting off to New York City to pursue her modeling ambitions. In Boston, Erica worked for Allegria Bridals where she guided many a bride-to-be on their special day.

 

We will fondly remember her laughter, charm, intelligence, and sharp sense of humor — which held steady even during life’s many challenging moments. Erica was always ready for an adventure, loving both the beaches of Bonnet Shores and Martha’s Vineyard. As a young woman, she was active in the Choir and Altar Guild at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Greenwich. Erica was a kind, caring, and thoughtful daughter and sister, a friend you could always count on when times got tough, a devoted wife, and, most importantly to her — a loving mother of her two boys.

 

Erica was a woman of generosity and selflessness. She cherished the love of her family, friends, and neighbors and will be deeply and dearly missed by all who knew her.

 

Her Memorial Gathering and Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2026,  from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick, followed by a Burial with Committal Prayers in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, 6365 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Erica’s memory can be made to HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.