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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND J. TURBITT

     Introduced By: Representatives McNamara, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Kennedy, Tanzi, Shallcross Smith, Bennett, Ajello, and Hopkins

     Date Introduced: January 29, 2026

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House has learned of the passing of

Raymond J. Turbitt of Warwick and New Port Richey, Florida. Mr. Turbitt was the beloved

husband of Judith "Sharon" Turbitt for 52 years; and

     WHEREAS, Raymond J. Turbitt was born in 1944, in Providence, the son of John and

Mary Turbitt. Mr. Turbitt was a distinguished educator who taught mathematics in the Warwick

Public Schools and Bryant University for many years. Raymond made a positive impact on the

lives of countless students; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Turbitt was also a member of the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology

Project (RIMAP), and participated in the ten-year search for the HMS Gaspee. Mr. Turbitt’s

ability to triangulate submerged artifacts and use geometry to expedite site mapping always

amazed his colleagues. Raymond was a lifelong member of the Gaspee Home-Owners

Association, and never missed a Gaspee Days Parade; and

     WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Turbitt enjoyed coaching Little League baseball and

basketball. Raymond also loved spending time in the outdoors kayaking, biking, swimming and at

the beach. He also enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends, especially during

Trivia Nights; and

     WHEREAS, Raymond Turbitt is survived by his wife, Judith "Sharon" Turbitt, his family

and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Turbitt, his sons,

Michael and Brian Turbitt, and his sister, Carol Colbert; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Raymond J. Turbitt; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Judith "Sharon" Turbitt and Family.

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