Rhea M. (Raffa) Gorman
Date of Passing:
Rhea M. (Raffa) Gorman, 54, of Middle Highway in Barrington, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Providence, Rhea was the loving daughter of Regina D. (Paolino) Raffa of Barrington and the late Ronald A. Raffa. She grew up in the close-knit Barrington community and was a proud graduate of Barrington High School, Class of 1989. She later earned her bachelor’s degree from Nichols College in 1993. Though she spent more than two decades living in North Attleboro, MA, Rhea eventually returned home to Barrington, where her roots and her heart remained.
Rhea dedicated her career to helping children with special needs and their families, most recently as a Coordinator for Family Service of RI. She touched many lives with her kindness, compassion, and steady support. She held deep appreciation for her colleagues and treasured the connections built through their meaningful work together.
Above all else, Rhea found joy in the time she spent with her loving family and friends. Her gentle spirit, warm smile, and caring nature brought light to every gathering and comfort to every heart she encountered.
Besides her mother, Rhea leaves behind her two beloved daughters, Kaley Rae Gorman of Boston, MA, and Taylor Brooke Gorman of Warwick, as well as her brother, Robert A. Raffa of Attleboro, MA.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a date and time to be announced.
Regina,
Mike and I are very sorry for your loss. Tootsie spoke often of how much Rhea reminded her of the younger you. May your heart be filled with the blessing of her memory that you’ll hold close in the days ahead.
Regina, my heart is broken for you my friend! My Deepest condolences to you and your family!
Regina, Kaley, Taylor and Rob – I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rhea and she was a good, kind soul. The kind you don’t see much anymore. The world will be a little less brighter now but I know she’s an angel watching over us. Sending you all lots of love and prayers.
Heartfelt condolences. Rhea was always sweet and kind growing up. I am so grateful for the friendship she, Amy and her small handful of sweet besties shared for so long.
As a mother, I will forever be grateful for the years she spent guiding and supporting both myself and my son Connor. She gave us such hope, stability, and so much kindness. She was truly one of a kind, and our lives are better because she was in them. My deepest condolences to your family and her friends.
Regina,
Joan and I are so sorry for your loss. Jill tells me that Rhea was an outstanding young lady. I know she is up in heaven right now sharing a laugh or two with Ronnie.
A beautiful woman both inside and out. Heartfelt sympathy sent to all those who loved her.