Cassandra Leigh Fenn

Cassandra Leigh (Nelson) Fenn, 32, of Newport, passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2016, after a long battle with cancer.She was the wife of the Earl "Buddy" F. Fenn, III.Born in Jacksonville, FL, on August 26, 1984, she was the daughter of Margaret Nelson.A 2002 graduate of Rogers High School, where after graduation she married her husband Earl "Buddy" F. Fenn III and moved to Ft. Benning GA. During this time Cassandra worked as a nanny for many wonderful families in later years upon returning to Newport she worked as a dental assistant, bank teller and housekeeper.Cassandra loved spending long days at the beach, driving around ocean drive and art. Most of all her beloved Boston Terrier Frank.Besides her husband Buddy of 14 years, and her mother Margaret, she is survived by many aunts, uncles, many cousins and many lifelong friends. Her funeral will be private.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society Of Rhode Island, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.