Jacqueline B. (Plant) Fitzgerald, Longtime Cranston Resident, Passes Away at 92

Fitzgerald was a devoted community member and crossing guard for over 30 years.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Jacqueline B. (Plant) Fitzgerald, a longtime resident of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at her home on March 6, 2026 at the age of 92. Fitzgerald was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Ruddock) Plant, and the beloved wife of the late Donald J. Fitzgerald. She was a devoted communicant of St. Paul Church in Edgewood for over 60 years and was an active member of the Legion of Mary. Fitzgerald also served the community as a Crossing Guard for the City of Cranston for more than 30 years, retiring in 2003.

Why it matters

Jacqueline B. (Plant) Fitzgerald's passing marks the end of an era for the Edgewood community in Cranston, where she and her husband raised their family and she was an active member of the church and community for over six decades. Her long tenure as a crossing guard also highlights the important role these public servants play in ensuring the safety of local residents, especially children.

The details

Fitzgerald was born in Providence and later moved to the Edgewood section of Cranston, where she and her husband Donald lived for 50 years before she moved in with her son Patrick. In addition to her work as a crossing guard, Fitzgerald was an active member of the Legion of Mary at St. Paul Church and was involved with the Gaspee Days Parade Committee and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

  • Jacqueline B. (Plant) Fitzgerald passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.
  • She served as a Crossing Guard for the City of Cranston for more than 30 years, retiring in 2003.

The players

Jacqueline B. (Plant) Fitzgerald

A 92-year-old longtime resident of Cranston, Rhode Island who passed away peacefully at her home. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Ruddock) Plant and the beloved wife of the late Donald J. Fitzgerald.

Patrick Fitzgerald

Jacqueline's son, with whom she lived in her later years.

Michael Fitzgerald

Jacqueline's son.

Kali Ryan

Jacqueline's daughter.

St. Paul Church

The church in Edgewood, Cranston where Jacqueline was a devoted communicant for over 60 years.

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What’s next

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Church in Edgewood. Burial will be private at St. Ann Cemetery.

The takeaway

Jacqueline B. (Plant) Fitzgerald's life was defined by her deep commitment to her family, her faith, and her community in Cranston, Rhode Island. Her decades of service as a crossing guard and active involvement in local organizations like the Legion of Mary and Gaspee Days Parade Committee left a lasting impact on the Edgewood neighborhood she called home.