Joanne Pimentel, 67 entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 14, 2020 surrounded by her adoring family at her home in South Carolina. Born in South Kingstown, RI she was the daughter of the late Edwin C. Whitford Sr. and Jean A. Dawson (Stanton).

Joanne was the loving wife of the late Dennis J. Pimentel. She leaves behind her devoted daughter Abby (her caregiver for many years) and her husband Christopher Godfrey of South Carolina.

Joanne grew up in Exeter, RI. When she and Dennis married, they made their home in Coventry, RI.

Joanne was a cook's helper for the State of RI for 7 years before her first battle with cancer. She had several recurrences of cancer over the years, plus other health issues. She also worked at Oatley's Family Restaurant in North Kingstown, RI.

Joanne was an amazing wife, mother, sister, and friend. She loved to cook, and was excellent at it. She was a sweet, gentle, loving soul. Her kindness extended beyond human relationships. Her love and compassion for all animals had no bounds. She was very well loved by all who knew her.

Joanne is the beloved sister to Debra Woodard (Dawson) of Parkman, ME; Clifford Dawson of Providence, RI; Jeffrey Dawson of North Kingstown, RI; and the late Lori Lewis (Dawson). Half sister to Phyllis M. Oatley (Whitford) of Exeter, RI; Gilbert Whitford of Sebastian, FL; the late Barbara Pray (Whitford), and Edwin C. Whitford Jr.

Joanne will be greatly missed by several cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, especially her beloved cousin (and best friend) Cheryl Tefft of Richmond, RI.

In lieu of flowers, gifts my be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Joanne Pimentel to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift.