Sharon Jane Withrow, daughter of Arletta (Martin) Withrow and Stanley H. Withrow died on July 7, 2023. She was known to all of her family and friends as “Cherie”.
Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, Cherie lived her early years in Winchester until moving with her family to Connecticut. She graduated from Rockville High School in 1972 and earned her bachelor’s and master's degrees from Central Connecticut State University. Soon after graduation she was employed at Rhode Island College (Providence, RI) as a hall director. In 1981 she became Director of Housing for the college. She was an active member of NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) and for several years held an office on their board of directors. In later years she worked for the Community College of Rhode Island in the accounting office.
While living in Rhode Island, Cherie was a member of The Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and St. Phillip (Coventry, RI), serving on the vestry and as church treasurer for four years. She was an avid reader and a devoted volunteer at The Hope Library (Hope, RI) and with the Friends of the Library group.
Burial will be private. A celebration of her life will be held in August in Rhode Island.