Patricia K. Murray
Patricia Kenyon Murray, 93 of Slocum, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was the wife of the late Frank A. Murray. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Gladys (Baker) Kenyon.
Pat’s life was deeply rooted in family and community. A member of the University of Rhode Island (URI), class of 1953, a member of Chi Omega Sorority for 75 years and avid an Rhody Basketball fan. Pat met the love of her life, Frank while at URI. After graduation, they built a life in New York. Lured by the adventure of building a business on the property where Pat grew up, they returned to Rhode Island to open Yawgoo Bakes and Barbeques in 1961. They also founded FA Murray Engineers in 1971. Pat and Frank built Yawgoo Bakes into a true family business, involving any and all family and friends over the years. Still operating, she was very proud of it continuing into its fifth generation. Growing up in a family business instilled a can-do work ethic resulting in each of her grandchildren having small businesses. A place made for parties, Pat loved to have fun and enjoyed each gathering as much as the guests. She cherished working alongside her loved ones and creating special memories for other families through the business.
She was a longtime volunteer and friendly face at South County Hospital. Pat was a regular at the South County YMCA, participating in classes three days per week for more than 30 years and made numerous friends there.
Above all, Pat cherished her family. She leaves behind her sister Virginia Kenyon Clark, 97, of Pittsford, NY, her daughters, Lin M. Patty (Robert) and Cindy M. Moreau (Rich Sylvia). She was a loving grandmother to Matthew Patty (Kim Cadden), Andrew Patty (Liza) and Kate Moreau Black (Tyler) and a proud great-grandmother to Kaia, Autumn, Lillian, John and Mila Patty. Always room in her heart for love, she also leaves behind her “third daughter” Susie Tobin and bonus granddaughter Sasha Tobin. A lifelong cat lover, she also leaves behind her beloved cat Boots.
Along with her always room at the table mentality, Pat’s sunny smile and endlessly positive attitude are a legacy to all who knew her. Because of this, her family and others have always found themselves asking “What would Gigi do?”. Pat’s kindness, eternal optimism, and love of those around her will be deeply missed.
A church service will be held on May 31, 2025. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wickford RI at 10 am followed by a Celebration of Life at Yawgoo Bakes, 555 Slocum Road, Saunderstown, RI. Friends and family are invited to either or both memorials.
In lieu of flowers donations in Pat’s memory can be made to South County YMCA (Greater Providence YMCA, 33 Broad St., 3rd Floor, Providence, RI 02903), https://ymcagreaterprovidence.org/locations/south-county-ymca/
