Bartow - Margaret M. Chiarini, age 91, passed away July 19, 2024, at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation in Lakeland. She was born on July 28, 1932, in Providence, RI. She was a Payroll Office Supervisor for the State of Rhode Island until her retirement in 1985. A resident of Rhode Island until 1986, Margaret and her husband moved to Floral Lakes in Bartow that same year. They enjoyed an active social life and made many friends. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Bartow Lioness Club and on the Board of Directors for Floral Lakes Social Club. She enjoyed bowling and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Fred Chiarini Jr., sons Frank Rambone and Robert Rambone and sisters Anna Tucker and Joan Lovett. She is survived by her brother John Lynes of Pascoag, RI and his wife, Suzanne, her daughter-in-law Jacqueline Rambone, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews all residing in Rhode Island. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral service will be held Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com