Former Providence City Councilman Robert Matthew Clarkin Dies at 83

Former Providence City Councilman Robert Matthew Clarkin Dies at 83

Bob Clarkin, 83, of Rumford, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Matthew and Elsie (Hanes) Clarkin. He leaves behind a son, Robert C. Clarkin and a daughter, Sheila A. Clarkin.

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He was the brother of Elsie Diggins, Matthew, William, & Daniel Clarkin and the late Patricia MacLellan, Rosemary and Alan Clarkin.

Bob was involved in many social activities; a member of Progress for Providence, Chairman of the Community Action Committee, President of the Fox Point Community School, the original incorporator and first Chairman of the Providence Health Centers, in the late 1960s, still in existence today.

Bob was also a member of the Providence Civic Center Authority, a member of the Providence Housing Authority and a 12-year member of the Providence City Council, where he led the fight to stop pension abuse. Per his wishes, the arrangements will be private.