Obituary: Retired East Greenwich Police Lt. Lance Woodward Of North Kingstown Dies

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — The following obituary for retired East Greenwich police Lt. Lance Woodward was submitted by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home in North Kingstown.

Lance C. “Woody” Woodward, Ret. Det. Lt., East Greenwich Police Dept., a lifelong resident of North Kingstown, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of the late Roberta Woodward and a son of the late Clarence and Eleanor (Carpenter) Woodward. Woody was the loving boyfriend of Sandra A. Bullock.

Woody was a man who dedicated his life to serving his country and his community. He began his service in the US Navy, where he served honorably. After his time in the Navy, Woody pursued a career in law enforcement, starting with the North Kingstown Police Department, where he worked for four years. However, it was his 30-year tenure with the East Greenwich Police Department that truly defined his career.

Woody was known for his unwavering integrity, his sense of humor, and his competitive spirit. He was a respected and admired member of the law enforcement community, and his dedication to his job earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the community he served.

After retiring from the East Greenwich Police Department, Woody continued to serve his country by working for the Department of Homeland Security for 10 years. Despite the challenges and dangers that come with a career in law enforcement, Woody remained committed to his duty and his community.

In addition to his dedication to his country and his community, Woody was also an accomplished marksman and enjoyed smoking his corn cob pipe. His sense of humor and his competitive spirit were just a few of the many qualities that made him such a beloved and respected member of the law enforcement community. A man of great character, Woody’s life was a testament to the power of service, and his legacy as a true American will continue to inspire and influence those who follow in his footsteps.

Woody was the step-father of Sgt. William Corson, RISP (wife, Denise) and Resc. Capt. Christopher Corson, CFD; step-grandfather of William Corson, and Colby Corson; and brother of Marilyn Charest, and the late David Woodward. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 10 am to 12 Noon with a funeral service to follow at 12 Noon on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown. His interment with military funeral honors will be in the RI Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Exeter.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to either the East Greenwich Police Officers IBPO Local #472, PO Box 752, East Greenwich, RI 02818 (checks made payable to IBPO Local #472); or the North Kingstown Animal Shelter, 395 Hamilton Allenton Rd., North Kingstown, RI 02852.

Please visit the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home online for information and online condolences, www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com