Gertrude C. Riley was born on this day in 1904, and passed away on October 22, 1999. Known to her nieces and nephews as “Aunt Gertie,” she had a distinguished 47 year career as an educator in the Pawtucket School Department. Aunt Gertie retired after serving the last 22 years as an elementary school principal.

Gertie flashing a bit of style in her day.