George Warren Babcock, 80, passed away on Sunday from complications of Parkinson disease. He was the beloved husband of Petrina M. Babcock for 56 years. Born in Rye, NY he was the son of the late Warren Sr. and Jane Babcock.
Mr. Babcock held positions of leadership in the health care community for over 30 years. Most recently as Executive Vice President of Coastal Medicine, Inc. Mr. Babcock received a Masters of Business Administration from Bryant University in 1979. He served on the board of directors of Home and Hospice Care of R.I., Claflin Continuing Care, Insight and the Rhode Island College Foundation. He was a member of the Rhode Island Commodores, the 100 Club and the Rotary Club of Providence. He was a member of the Squantum Association serving as President in 2010. In addition he was Past Master of Lafayette Lodge No. 47, F & AM in Cumberland R.I.
He was an avid sailor and a long-time member of the New York Yacht Club serving of the Race Committee for 10 years. Mr. Babcock received a Commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy in 1969 and served until honorably discharged as a Lieutenant in 1972. As a civilian he was a member of the Navy League on the United States.
Besides his loving wife he is survived by his nephew David Hemming of Connecticut. He was the brother of the late Margaret Hemming and Warren Babcock.
The funeral will be held Saturday January 24 at 10 am in the Community Church of Providence, 372 Wayland Ave. Providence. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Swan Point Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4-6pm in the Monahan Drabble & Williams Funeral Home, 210 Taunton Ave. East Providence, R. I. Donations in his memory may be made to Hope Health Hulitar Center, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 or Providence Rotary Charity Foundation, 24 Corliss St. PO Box 41184, Providence, RI 02940
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