Kimberly A. (Arruda) Creighton, RN, 41, passed away December 7, 2012 at RI Hospital surrounded by her family.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of MaryAnn (Volpicelli) Arruda and the late Gary Arruda. She was the wife of Zeus Creighton, Sr.
Mother of Zeus Creighton, Jr. and Kayleigh Creighton; grandmother of Zoey Skye Creighton; sister of Stacey Arruda-Tracy; aunt of Ryan and Emily Tracy.
Kimberly was an RN in the NICU Unit at Rhode Island Hospital. Her love for music included Shinedown and Awaken the Tide.
She also enjoyed reading and camping and was an avid Miami Dolphins fan.
Visitation will be held Sunday, 4-7 p.m. with a funeral on Monday at 10 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Edward Church, 997 Branch Avenue, Providence, followed by a graveside burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donation to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue, Norwood, MA 02062. www.pontarellimarinofunerals.com