Alison Barker, 57, of Cranston, RI died Wednesday at the Miriam Hospital.  Born in Quincy, Ma. She was a daughter of Barbara Barker-Kemp and the late H. Stuart Barker. She is survived by a brother: Jeffrey S. Barker of Tyrone, NM and 2 sisters: Holly Barker Beneville of Greenwich, Ct. and Elizabeth Barker Ritchie of Hanover, Ma.  Her close relationship with her family includes 3 nieces: Margaret Beneville, Rebecca Ritchie and Caroline Beneville, 2 nephews: Mark Ritchie and John Beneville. Also she shared a special bond with a wide circle of friends. Laura Findlay provided invaluable  support to her in her illness.

Alison graduated from Hanover High School in 1970 and from the University of R.I. with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene.  She worked for Dr. Thomas Barry and Dr. Robert Mier for almost 30 years. Alison was an active member of the R.I. and American Hygiene Associations. She also volunteered at Trinity Repertory Company.  Due to illness, Alison retired from Dental Hygiene in  2007. After retirement she devoted her time to the love of animals by providing pet sitting and care.

Alison was a member of the First Congregational Church of Hanover for many years and later was a member of Central Congregational Church in Providence.

Visiting hours will be Friday, March 5^th from 5-8pm in the Monahan Drabble Sherman funeral Home 230 Waterman St., Providence. A Memorial service will be held Sunday, March 7^th at 2pm in the First Congregational Church, 547 Hanover St., Hanover. Donations in Alison memory may be made to the Miriam Hospital, c/o development Office, 164 Summit Ave., Providence, R.I. 02906.