Constance Gene Prins, 84, of Woonsocket, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at the Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron.
Funeral services were held Friday morning, April 22, at St. Wilfrid Catholic Church in Woonsocket, with Father Jim Friedrich officiating.
Constance was born Jan. 2, 1932, in Woonsocket to Arthur and Regina (Morin) Vreeland. She grew up in Woonsocket and graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1950.
She worked at various jobs in Woonsocket, which included the telephone company during high school, the local drug store after high school, the Highway Cafe for many years, and she retired from Van Dyke Supply.
Constance married Andrew Prins on Nov. 27, 1951, at the rectory in Woonsocket.
Constance resided at Prairieview Care Center in Woonsocket for the past three years and made many friends with residents and staff during her stay.
Constance enjoyed crocheting, reading and sipping coffee with her family and friends. She loved her family beyond words, treasured her kitty, Tobey, adored the color purple and brought joy to everyone that had the pleasure of being near her.
She is survived by her children, Peggy Prins of Waseca, Minn., Sue (Tom) Harrington of Huron, and Pat (Jeff Hotchkiss) Scholtes of Woonsocket;  five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Leo Vreeland, Eugene Vreeland and Oscar (Tootie) Vreeland; and sister, Lucile Hubbard.
Arangements are under the care of Basham Funeral Services of Woonsocket; visit www.bashamfuneralservices.com.