Olive B. Prater
Date of Passing:
Olive B. (Barratt) Prater, 70, of Goldsmith Avenue, East Providence, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by the love of her devoted family. She was the cherished wife of the late Thomas J. Prater and beloved companion of Bryan Bradley of East Providence.
Born in St. Albans, Vermont, Olive was the beloved daughter of the late Clifford and Elizabeth (Greenia) Barratt. She made her home in East Providence for the past 23 years, where she built a life full of warmth, creativity, and enduring love.
Olive found great joy in simple pleasures-singing, spending time with her family and expressing herself through painting and coloring beautiful butterflies, which reflected her gentle, artistic spirit. She was a woman whose quiet strength and kind heart left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
She leaves behind a loving family who will forever carry her memory in their hearts: her daughters, Sylvia McIver and her husband John and Michelle Berlam, both of East Providence; her son, Robert Almeida of East Providence; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Olive is also survived by her siblings: Patricia Metiver of Swansea, Clifford Barratt Jr., William Barratt, and Ida Narcovich, all of East Providence; Terry Barratt of Seekonk; Ricky Barratt of East Providence; and Judy Stewart of Riverside. She was predeceased by her sister, Linda Barratt.
Her love and kindness will echo in the hearts of all who knew her.
Olive’s Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday August 13, 2025 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 7 p.m. Calling Hours will be held prior to her service from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Private Burial will follow at Vinnicum Woods Cemetery, Swansea, MA.
Auntie Oli My Heart Is Saddened .For I Will Miss The Videos You Would Send Me, To Try And Make Sure That I Was Okay About Mommy. I Know That Your Not In Anymore Pain And I Now That You Are Finally With Tom. Say Hello To Mommy For Me I Love You I Hope Your Dancing With Butterflies
Goodbye doesn’t last forever my beloved Aunt. May you be walking with butterflies, laughing with Linda and Memé and Grampa till we all come home .love you
From my husband & I, and the memory of my mom & dad, our sincere condolences to Ollies siblings, children & grandchildren. May she know eternal peace. 🩷
My condolences to her Siblings, and Children, and all her Family and Friends. RIP Ollie, you will be missed. Love you Cuz! 🦋💜💜🦋
My condolences to the family R.I.P. OLIVE
RIP Olive.
Rest in peace Ma. I’m not very good wording things like this but I’d like to extend my deepest condolences to her kids and grandkids as well as the rest of the family. I love y’all
My condolences to all her children and grandchildren.Rip Ollie love you.