On October 20, 2009, Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release in which it disclosed unaudited financial information related to third quarter 2009 consolidated earnings. A copy of the press release relating to such announcement, dated October 20, 2009, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Pursuant to General Instructions B.2 of Form 8-K, this information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

On October 16, 2009, John F. Treanor retired as President and Chief Operating Officer of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and The Washington Trust Company.

  (c) Exhibits.

      Exhibit No.                       Exhibit

      99.1                              Press Release dated October 20, 2009*

*Filed herewith