Sunday, August 31, 2008

Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/31/08

  • Ainsworth, Richard J.

    Richard J. Ainsworth, 57, of Farmholme Road, Stonington, died suddenly on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. He was the beloved husband and soul mate of 32 years to Melinda Turner Ainsworth. Richard was born in Westerly on May 2, 1951, and he was the devoted son of Gordon and Arlene (McFarland) Ainsworth of Pawcatuck. Rich worked at Doncasters Precision Casting-New England in Groton as a Welding Supervisor/Repair Analyst. His broad depth of knowledge and expertise in welding was sought after to identify the most…

    • Alexander, Barbara Jean

      ALEXANDER, BARBARA JEAN, 79, passed away at the Scandinavian Home in Cranston on Friday August 29th. Barbara Jean was born in Cambridge, MA and was the daughter of the late James and Edith L. (Pilblad) Russell. She was the beloved wife of Herbert R. Alexander Jr. Barbara Jean was a devoted mother to her three children Laurie J. Burger of Warwick, Holly B. LeBlanc of North Kingstown, James H. Alexander of North Kingstown, and grandmother to eight lovely grandchildren. Funeral at 9:15 a.m. from the…

      • Avila, Maria

        AVILA, MARIA 76, of Governor St. died August 29, 2008. She was born in Sao Jorge, Azores, the daughter of the late Joao B. and Evangelina Avila. She is survived by her children; Jose Avila of Maine, Fatima Garcia and Maria Quintana both of Pawtucket, 4 grandchildren; Antonio, Jamie, Jennifer and Michael. She is survived by her brother Honorato Avila of Sao Jorge, Azores and her dearest nieces, Connie and Judy The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10AM from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway East…

        • Barbara J (Russell) Alexander - Warwick, RI

          (08/29/08) Barbara Jean Alexander, 79, passed away at the Scandinavian Home in Cranston on Friday August 29th. Barbara Jean was born in Cambridge, MA and was the daughter of the late James and Edith L. (Pilbla...

          • Baris, Joseph

            BARIS, JOSEPH, 75, of Westmore Street, died Friday at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Barbara F. (Sepe) Baris, and loving companion of Louise Lovejoy. Born in Providence, a son of the late Nicola and Elvira (Tora) Baris, he was a lifelong Providence resident. Joe was a truck driver for the M.A. Gammino Construction Company for many years, before retiring. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 251. He was also the owner of the Liquor…

            • Berangere A. Sylvester

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              • Brown, Isaac W.

                BROWN, ISAAC W., 75, of Rhodes Street died on August 25, 2008 in Rhode Island Hospital . He was the husband of Wilhelmina (Clark) Brown He was born in Birmingham, Alabama; a son of the late Bell S. Brown and the late Sarah (Randall) Brown. He was the father of James, Isaac, Bob S., Debra, Perry Brown, Beverly Williams, Denyce Dodge, and the late David Brown. He had 22 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday 10am in Bell Funeral Home 571 Broad Street. Calling hour…

                • Carleton S Baker - North Providence, RI

                  (08/31/08) Baker, Carleton S. “Carty”, 89, of North Providence died Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Wilma (Dohring) Baker. Born in Smithfield...

                  • Cote, Roland E.

                    COTE, ROLAND E., 85, of Social Dr. died Friday, August 29, 2008 at the Alpine Nursing Home, Coventry. He was the beloved husband of Sarah E. (Maguire) Cote for 64 years. He was the son of the late Emery and Melodie (Ouelette) Cote. Mr. Cote was a dispatcher for Halls Motor Transit for 36 years retiring in 1985. He was a communicant and usher for St. Kevin Church, former charter member of St. Michael's Knights of Columbus, and Teamsters Retiree Local #251. Roland was the devoted father of Margaret F.…

                    • Dalton, Gail

                      DALTON, GAIL, 53, of Bateman Ave. passed away August 28, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph Russillo. Born in Fall River, MA a daughter of Mildred (Botelho) Prescott of Cranston and William Dalton of FL and Vermont. Gail was an employee of Amtrak until her illness. She was an avid animal lover. She was the sister of Kirk W. Dalton and his wife Kathy of East Providence, aunt of Thomas Dalton and the companion of Vincent C. Loffredo of Cranston. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m.…

                      • Doris G. Allen

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                        • Eva M. Lee

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                          • Fedele, Bruna (Uriati)

                            FEDELE BRUNA (URIATI), 84, formerly of Gaudet St., passed away on Thursday. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul V. Fedele. Born in Sora, Province di Frosinone, Italy, Bruna was the daughter of the late Ludovico and Giovannina (Bruni) Uriati. She came to the U.S. in 1956, settling in Needham, MA, before moving to Rhode Island. Bruna was an accomplished Seamstress. She was a warm and gentle woman who was happiest when surrounded by her family especially her neices and nephews whom she treated as her own…

                            • Haglund, Raymond V.

                              HAGLUND, RAYMOND V., age 85, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008, in Caribou, ME. Raymond, son of the late Otto Haglund and Florence (Tornwall) Haglund Berglund, was born June 11, 1923, in Worcester, MA. He had a 20-year career in the U.S. Navy, and was recognized with several medals for dedication and valor. Raymond is survived by his wife, Beatrice; his daughters, Carolyn Hildebrand and Marlene Haglund-Hatch; his son Karl Haglund; his brother, Warren Haglund; three granddaughters; and two…

                              • Helen T. Lynch

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                                • Jessica A Morris - Lincoln, RI

                                  (08/30/08) Lincoln – Jessica A. Morris, 20, of Chapel Street died Friday, August 29, 2008 at Women & Infants Hospital, Providence after a courageous and heroic 3-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born in...

                                  • Joseph P Harrington - Fall River, MA

                                    (08/30/08) Joseph P. Harrington, 74, of Hartwell St., Fall River, formerly of Eastern Ave., husband of the late Alice (Viveiros) Lafleur Harrington, died Saturday, August 30, 2008. He was employed b...

                                    • Kathleen M. Damiani

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                                      • Kingsbury, Robert N.

                                        KINGSBURY, ROBERT N., 95, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008. He was the husband of the late Mary (Bruno) Kingsbury, Born in Bangor, ME he was the son of the late John E. and Eunice A. (Nute) Kingsbury. Mr. Kingsbury owned and operated the former Kingsbury Clothing store in E. Greenwich. He is survived by one daughter Deborah Nuebler and her husband Peter, a grandson Daniel Nuebler, a brother Earl Kingsbury and was the brother of the late Emmons Kingsbury. He was the father of the late Michael and Peter…

                                        • Lambert, Ava Jean

                                          LAMBERT, AVA JEAN, age 3 months, of West Side Rd., Block Island, passed away suddenly on August 27, 2008. She was the daughter of Jennifer Seebeck and Mark Lambert. Sister of Augustus Lambert. Granddaughter of Jean Lambert and Alan Grimes of Coventry, Alan and Kathy Lambert, John and Kim Seebeck of Warwick and Anne-Marie Seebeck of Naples, FL. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday at 12 noon at the Ocean View Pavilion, Block Island. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Mary D. Fund, P.O. Box 323,…

                                          • Marsocci, Michelina (Petteruti)

                                            MARSOCCI, MICHELINA 'MAGGIE' (PETTERUTI), 88, of Beech Avenue, Cranston, passed away peacefully with her son at her side on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Horace J. 'Babe' Marsocci, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Gentelina (Buco) Petteruti. Mrs. Marsocci was an inspector for the former Bulova Watch Company for many years until her retirement. Her family was most important to her. She…

                                            • Martin, Linda J. (Gosselin)

                                              MARTIN, LINDA J. (GOSSELIN), 61, of Lockmere Rd., Cranston, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raleigh and Esther (Pisaturo) Harrison. Linda worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI for 38 years. She is survived by two children, Robert Ouimette and Davena Martin; her fiance Robert J. Bucci; three grandchildren, Joseph, Jarren and Jackie; and four siblings, Karen J. Marsigliano, Charles H. Gosselin, Donna Simas and Deborah S.…

                                              • Melo, Luisa M.

                                                MELO, LUISA M. (PACHECO) passed away Friday. Visit smithmason.com for information and on-line condolences.

                                                • Mercier, Helen

                                                  MERCIER, HELEN 'ELLA', 94, of Beach St., in Warren, passed Friday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late J. Albert Mercier. Born in East Providence she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Caroline (Nolan) Gibree. Survived by three children John Mercier, Paula Wagenbach and Irene Martin. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren where family will receive friends Monday 4-7 PM. Funeral Tuesday at 8:45 AM with a Mass of…

                                                  • Mernick, Elizabeth "Betty"

                                                    MERNICK, ELIZABETH 'BETTY', formerly of Harborview in Riverside died Friday. She was the wife of the late Joseph Mernick. A lifelong resident of Riverside, she was a salesperson at the former F.W. Woolworth Co. and a member of the Riverside Congregational Church. She leaves two brothers, George Brown of Riverside, Frederick Brown of Rumford, three sisters, Mary Coutcher of Narragansett, Grace Kaiser of Riverside, Eleanor Peterson of Coventry, and several nieces, nephews, great and great grand nieces…

                                                  • Montgomery Jr., Robert J.

                                                    MONTGOMERY, ROBERT J., JR., 80, of Rumford passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008. He was born in Central Falls, the son of the late Robert J. and Etta Mae (Smith) Montgomery Sr. Mr. Montgomery was the long time companion of Gloria T. Spaulding. Besides Gloria, He is survived by a sister, Ruth Costa of Florida,and his former wife Carol Johnson. The funeral and burial will be private. Donations can be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 50 Maude St., Providence RI 02908. Online condolences can be submitted…

                                                    • Morris, Jessica A.

                                                      MORRIS, JESSICA A., 20, of Chapel Street died Friday, August 29, 2008 at Women & Infants Hospital, Providence after a courageous and heroic 3-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Providence, a beloved daughter of John K. and Kathleen 'Kat' (Hagen) Morris, she had lived in Providence before moving to Lincoln 10 years ago. Jessie was a dance instructor and assistant director at Kats Dance Centre, Pawtucket. She loved everything that was dance related. Jessie danced for twenty years. She was a…

                                                      • Oliveira, Maria Estrela

                                                        OLIVEIRA, MARIA ESTRELA, 82, of No. Broadway died August 28, 2008 at Waterview Villa. She was the wife of the late Jose Pinheiro Maia. Born in Sao Miguel Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Gilhermina Oliveira She worked as a bench worker for Arden Jewelry for 10 years and previously worked as a seamstress in Portugal. She is survived by 3 children; Benjamin Maia of Portugal, Filomena Pimentel of East Providence, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Lucia…

                                                        • Pine, Ingrid B.

                                                          PINE, INGRID B. wife of the late William B. (Bert) Pine Jr., died in Chester, Connecticut at Chesterfields Health Care Center on Sunday, August 24th. Born July 31, 1917 in Brockton, Massachusetts to Hilda and Helmer Oman, she was surrendered for adoption at the death of her mother and adopted by Otto and Alma Bergden of Pontiac, Rhode Island. Ingrid was predeceased by her husband, Bert, of 60 years, her sister, Lillian Larson, and her grandson, William B. Pine IV She is survived by her son William B. Pine…

                                                          • Pratt, Miriam C. (Krikorian)

                                                            PRATT, MIRIAM C. (KRIKORIAN), 75, a retired jewelry employee, died Friday, August 29, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Dudley P. 'John' Pratt US Navy (retired) and a daughter of the late Paul and Rena (Hall) Krikorian. She is survived by her daughter Merrill L. McElroy, daughter-in-law Diane Pratt, a brother Paul Krikorian, sisters Rena Holcomb and Carol Barrah; grandchildren Courtney M. McElroy and her fiance Jason Petrarca, John D. McElroy, Jr., Alyssa A. Pratt; great-grandson Damian J.…

                                                            • Reale, Delia M. (Martinelli)

                                                              REALE, DELIA M. (MARTINELLI), 86, of Greenville, died Thursday at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Reale, Sr. Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late Vincent and Carmella (Lanni) Martinelli, she had been a resident of Greenville since 1998 formerly residing in Johnston. Mrs. Reale was the beloved mother of Maryann Valletta and Donna M. Pelli both of Greenville and Joseph J. Reale, Jr. of Jamestown. Devoted grandmother of Melissa, Laura, Nicole, Joseph, Kerri, Joseph III, and Lily. Sister of…

                                                              • Seccareccia, Jennie

                                                                SECCARECCIA, JENNIE, of Englewood Avenue, Pawtucket died Friday August 29, 2008 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of the late Frank Seccareccia. Mrs. Seccareccia was born in Caserta, Italy, the daughter of the late Frank and Antonetta (DTorre) Perretta. She was a seamstress for the Pawtucket Dress Company for many years. Mrs. Seccareccia is survived by her son, Frank R. Seccareccia of Seekonk MA, her daughter Barbara Fortin of Attleboro MA, her sister Yolanda Pagliarini of Portsmouth,…

                                                                • Strohman, Ann Marie

                                                                  STROHMAN, ANN MARIE (PONTARELLI), passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 at home. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Strohman. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Sina and Stella (Padula) Pontarelli, Sr. Mrs. Strohman was a chef for Sam's Club for the past ten years. Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter Kristen Vita and her husband Carmino of Johnston, her sons Robert Levesque and his wife Patti of Coventry, Kenneth Strohman, Jr. and his wife Stephanie of Chicago, Illinois.…

                                                                  • Yvette Charpentier

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                                                                  • Saturday, August 30, 2008

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                                                                  • Barbara J (Russell) Alexander - Warwick, RI

                                                                    (08/29/08) Barbara Jean Alexander, 79, passed away at the Scandinavian Home in Cranston on Friday August 29th. Barbara Jean was born in Cambridge, MA and was the daughter of the late James and Edith L. (Pilbla...

                                                                    • Jessica A Morris - Lincoln, RI

                                                                      (08/30/08) Lincoln – Jessica A. Morris, 20, of Chapel Street died Friday, August 29, 2008 at Women & Infants Hospital, Providence after a courageous and heroic 3-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born in...

                                                                      • Joseph P Harrington - Fall River, MA

                                                                        (08/30/08) Joseph P. Harrington, 74, of Hartwell St., Fall River, formerly of Eastern Ave., husband of the late Alice (Viveiros) Lafleur Harrington, died Saturday, August 30, 2008. He was employed b...

                                                                        • Roger Ledoux - Fall River, MA

                                                                          (08/30/08) Roger Ledoux, 87, of Wilbur Ave., Somerset, husband of Lorraine (LePage) Ledoux, died Saturday, August 30, 2008. The son of the late Albert and Marie Louise (Lafleur) Ledoux and the fathe...

                                                                        • Andreozzi, Victor P.

                                                                        • His funeral will be held on Tuesday September 2, 2008 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 9 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angel Church, Maple Avenue, Barrington at 10 am

                                                                        • LaVena, Victor E.

                                                                        • His funeral will be held on Wednesday September 3 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Church, Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford at 10 am. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday 4-8 pm.

                                                                        • Friday, August 29, 2008

                                                                          Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/29/08

                                                                        • Badessa, Beverly A.

                                                                          BADESSA, BEVERLY A. 58, of Sprague Circle, Johnston passed away August 28, 2008. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Yolanda (Aquolitti) Badessa Beverly was the sister of Michael, Jr. and Robert Badessa, Carole Francese, and Lucille Marfeo and she was the beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 8:00 am from the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in St. Rocco's Church,…

                                                                          • Berangere A. Sylvester

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                                                                            • Branch, Harry E.

                                                                              • Brown, Robert J.

                                                                                BROWN, ROBERT J. 'BROWNIE', age 84, of Stratford, CT, beloved husband of the late Rosemary Gilroy Brown, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2008. Mr. Brown was born in Providence, RI to the late Joseph and Maude Murphy Brown. Survivors include his beloved children, Paul L. Brown of Stratford, CT and Susan Brown Warner (Michael) of Greenwich, CT, his grandchildren, Ian Brown (Gabrielle), Ryan Brown (Magdalena) and Zachary Brown. Interment and a celebration of Mr. Brown's life will be held…

                                                                                • Charpentier, Yvette

                                                                                  CHARPENTIER, YVETTE, 95, of Sumner Ave, died peacefully Wednesday, August 27th at home with her loving sister and family by her side. Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Hector and Rose (Brassard) Charpentier. She was a lifelong resident of Central Falls and a longtime Communicant of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. She is survived by her devoted sister, caregiver and friend, Rita Crawley with whom she resided, and several nieces and nephews and their families who will dearly miss their cherished…

                                                                                  • DIANE E (Coutu) KING - Johnston, RI

                                                                                    (08/26/08) KING, DIANE E. Born July 6, 1958-Died August 20, 2008. Widow of Gary E. King . Mother of Gary E. King Jr. and Melissa Ann King. Daughter of Gerald W and Mildred R. Coutu of Johnston, R.I. Grandmother...

                                                                                    • Doris G. Allen

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                                                                                      • Eva M. Lee

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                                                                                        • Gadbois, Mary Elizabeth (Rochford)

                                                                                          GADBOIS, MARY ELIZABETH (ROCHFORD), of Boston, 84, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in Boston. Mary is the daughter of the late Theodore J. Rochford and Anna Mildred Rochford (Glover), wife of Robert O. Gadbois of Falmouth, Mass, mother of Millie Gadbois of Cairo, Egypt, and the late John Gadbois. She was also the sister of the late Theodore J. Rochford, Patricia James and Anne Bouchard. Mary grew up on Ninth Street in Providence, Rhode Island, and graduated from Hope High School. For many years throughout her…

                                                                                          • Gourse, Zelda (Fisher)

                                                                                            GOURSE, ZELDA (FISHER), widow of the late Harry Andrew Gourse, was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harry and Ida (Zurier) Fisher. She lived in Fall River, MA from 1938 until 1982 and has been a resident of Providence since then. A graduate of Pembroke College in Brown University in 1936, she was president of the Student Government Association. In 1966 she earned a Master's Degree in Library Science from the University of Rhode Island, and was the coordinator of Library Services at Bristol…

                                                                                            • Helen T. Lynch

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                                                                                              • Hope A Arnold - North Kingstown, RI

                                                                                                (08/28/08) Hope A. Arnold, 92, of Tower Hill Road, died Friday in Destin, FL. Born in North Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Hope A. Arnold. She had lived in North Kingstown most of her...

                                                                                                • Kathleen M (Lennon) Damiani - Pawtucket, RI

                                                                                                  (08/29/08) Pawtucket – Kathleen M. (Lennon) Damiani, 88, died Sunday, August 17, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Frank Damiani. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, s...

                                                                                                  • Kathleen M. Damiani

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                                                                                                    • Madden, Ruth

                                                                                                      MADDEN, RUTH 82, of Providence, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Raymond Madden Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Aurelie (Baron) Campbell. Mrs. Madden is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Taylor, her grandson, Scott Taylor and his wife Jamie, and two great grandchildren, Nicole and Shawn Taylor. A Service will be held Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 10am in the HOEY-ARPIN-WILLIAMS-KING Funeral Home, 168 Academy Avenue, Providence. Burial…

                                                                                                      • Olga A (Mello) Baptista - Pawtucket, RI

                                                                                                        (08/29/08) Pawtucket ~ Olga A. (Mello) Baptista, 75, passed away Friday, August 29, 2008. Born in Pawtucket, a lifelong resident of the City, she was a daughter of the late Piedade (Roderigues) Mello–Santos. O...

                                                                                                        • Parry, Donald F.

                                                                                                          PARRY, DONALD F., 65, of New London Turnpike, died Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne M. (Plaziak) Parry. Born in Lawrence, MA, he was a son of the late John E. Parry, Sr. and Laurette A. (Belair) Parry. Mr. Parry was a Machine Operator for Massasoit Machine & Engineering. He served in the 82nd Airborn Division of The United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeris #1313 of West Warwick.…

                                                                                                          • Pereira, Dennis A.

                                                                                                            • Perry, Linda G.

                                                                                                              PERRY, LINDA G., 61, a resident of Johnston and formerly East Providence, died Aug. 27'th. She was the wife of Alan D. Perry. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Chester R. and Joyce (McIntosh) Johnson. Linda had worked as a State Filings Analyst for Hanover Ins. Group of Worcester. She was a member of the Graniteville Baptist Church in Johnston. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter Janet Manning, a son Henry Storm and 4 grandchildren. She was sister of the late Richard Johnson.…

                                                                                                              • Polo, David

                                                                                                                POLO, DAVID, 44, of Ocean Road, Narragansett passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2008 at South County Hospital, Wakefield after being stricken at home. He was born in Boston, MA a son of Geraldine Griffin of Nantucket. Mr. Polo was a Consultant employed by Nationwide and was an army veteran during peacetime. Beside his mother he is survived by his sisters, Kim Griffin and Kelly Griffin both of New York City. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at…

                                                                                                                • Poulin, Sister Mary Eugena

                                                                                                                  POULIN, SISTER MARY EUGENA, 76, a Sister of Mercy and a college professor, died Thursday at Mount St. Rita Health Centre. Born Simone Theresa Poulin in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Annette (Jean) Poulin. After graduation from St. Mary Academy-Bay View, she entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 8, 1951 and professed her vows on March 12, 1954. Sister obtained a Bachelor degree from the former Catholic Teachers College, an M.A. from Assumption College and a Ph.D. from the…

                                                                                                                  • Silvia, Alfred J.

                                                                                                                    SILVIA, ALFRED J., 83, of Mauran Ave., died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the Linn Health Center. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (DeCosta) Silvia. Born in Norton, MA, on Aug. 24, 1925, he was a son of the late Antone and Lorraine Silvia. Mr. Silvia was an Army veteran of WWII and was wounded three times, receiving the Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters. He also was awarded the American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with Bronze Star. He…

                                                                                                                    • Sylvester, Berangere A. (Derouen)

                                                                                                                      SYLVESTER, BERANGERE A., (DEROUEN), 98, widow of the late John F. Sylvester, Sr., died Thursday at Oak Hill Nursing Home. She had resided in Cumberland for 26 years and was a devoted homemaker. Survivors are two sons, Norman R. and John F. Sylvester, Jr., both of Cumberland; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A brother, Alphonse Derouen predeceased her. Funeral Saturday at 8:00 from DARLINGTON MORTUARY OF L. HEROUX & SON, 1042 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in St.…

                                                                                                                      • Welch, Anna G. (DeAngelus)

                                                                                                                        WELCH, ANNA G. (DeANGELUS), 80, formerly of Westmore St, Providence, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Welch. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late William and Eva (Geremia) DeAngelus. She was a graduate of Bryant College. She was the devoted mother of Patrick J. Welch of Hope, Stephen W. Welch of Harmony and Anne E. Caffrey of Warwick; loving grandmother of seven; and dear sister of Irene Munroe…

                                                                                                                        • Yvette Charpentier

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                                                                                                                          • Thursday, August 28, 2008

                                                                                                                            Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/28/08

                                                                                                                          • Arnold, Hope A.

                                                                                                                            ARNOLD, HOPE A., 92, of Tower Hill Road, died Friday in Destin, FL. Born in North Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Hope A. Arnold. She had been with The North Kingstown School System for over thirty five years. She is survived by her niece Joan Ward and her husband George of Destin, FL and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Rosalind L. Smith. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 10:00 am in The First Baptist Church of North Kingstown, 1135 Tower Hill Rd., North…

                                                                                                                            • Bainter, John A.

                                                                                                                              BAINTER, JOHN A., 84, a retired auto mechanic and WWII Army veteran, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the RI Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Dorothy A. (Iovino) Bainter and a son of the late Frank and Maggie Bainter. Beloved father of John A., Jr. , Robert J. and James F. Bainter. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation Friday 4-7 pm with a service at 7 pm in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral…

                                                                                                                              • Benevides, Robert H.

                                                                                                                                BENEVIDES, ROBERT H., 'MANNY', a general contractor for 49 years passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 26, 2008. He took great pride in his work and adored his family; he enjoyed fishing and bird watching. He was the beloved husband of Patricia, father of Karen Henchy and Christine Roche, his pride and joy; 2 devoted sons-in law, Billy and Bill, brother of Stella Moniz, Benjamin, Cheryl O'Dowd, Linda Boccanfuso, Donna Soares, Michael and Alan and the late Anthony, Elaine Arnold…

                                                                                                                                • Bloor, Carl E.

                                                                                                                                  BLOOR, CARL E., 74, of Warwick, died Tuesday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Shields) Bloor. Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was a son of the late Robert and Mary (Gleisly) Bloor. He was employed by Litton Industries of Maryland, and Deknatel Industries of Fall River, in product development, retiring in 2000. Carl was a communicant of Saint Peter Church, Warwick, a volunteer for the parish CCD program, and the Rhode Island Food Bank. He was a graduate of the University of Miami of Ohio…

                                                                                                                                  • Coon, Geraldine A. "Jerry"

                                                                                                                                    and friends are invited to attend. There are no visiting hours. Donations in her memory may be made to the Audubon Society of RI, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917. The Dinoto Funeral Home, historic downtown Mystic, is assisting the family. For information or to share a note of remembrance /condolence with her family, please visit: www.dinotofuneral.com.

                                                                                                                                    • DIANE E (Coutu) KING - Johnston, RI

                                                                                                                                      (08/26/08) KING, DIANE E. Born July 6, 1958-Died August 20, 2008. Widow of Gary E. King . Mother of Gary E. King Jr. and Melissa Ann King. Daughter of Gerald W and Mildred R. Coutu of Johnston, R.I. Grandmother...

                                                                                                                                      • David, Barbara M. (Bannigan)

                                                                                                                                        DAVID, BARBARA M. (BANNIGAN), 76, of Willow Glen Circle died Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Home & Hospice Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Herbert David and a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Gertrude B. (O'Brien) Bannigan Barbara was the beloved mother of Michael David, Donna M. Clark and Colleen Liebrich and sister of the late Edward Bannigan and Helen Monahan. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 9 am from the Thomas &…

                                                                                                                                        • Della Porta, Donald Angelo

                                                                                                                                          DELLA PORTA, DONALD ANGELO, 82, passed away Wednesday. He was the son of the late Louis Della Porta and Eva Rezendes. He was the loving husband of Lillian Becari and the late Anna Ciunci. He was a devoted brother to Barbara Caparelli and her husband Anthony, Delores DiMeglio and her husband Edmund and the late Louis Della Porta and Norma Oldham and her husband Hal. Brother in law of Gladys Della Porta. Donald will be sadly missed by his children and grandchildren: Stephen Della Porta, his wife Maria Moreno…

                                                                                                                                          • Donald A DellaPorta - Cranston, RI

                                                                                                                                            (08/27/08) DELLA PORTA, DONALD ANGELO, 82, passed away Wednesday. He was the son of the late Louis Della Porta and Eva Rezendes. He was the loving husband of Lillian Becari and the late Anna Ciunci. He was a de...

                                                                                                                                            • Dumas, Stella (Serafian)

                                                                                                                                              DUMAS, STELLA (SERAFIAN), 92, of Woodland Dr., passed away on Friday, August 22, 2008 at the Coventry Healthcare & Rehab Center. She was the wife of the late Theodore J. Dumas. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Mary (Luba) Serafian. Stella lived in Warwick before moving to Coventry in 2004. She was an avid reader and enjoyed many activities, especially playing Bingo, while at the Healthcare facility. She was the mother of Theodore J. Dumas Jr. of Coventry, Alfred Dumas of…

                                                                                                                                              • Ellsworth, Janine M. (Preaux)

                                                                                                                                                ELLSWORTH, JANINE M. (PREAUX) 81 died Monday, August 25, 2008. She was the beloved wife for 61 years of Stephen M. Ellsworth. They were married in Paris after WWII. She was born in Paris and educated at the Sorbonne University. A daughter of Maurice and Henriette (Brasley) Preaux, she has been a resident of Warwick for 60 years. Mrs. Ellsworth had worked with her husband for 30 years at S&SElectronics in Warwick. She had enjoyed playing golf and bowling. She was the mother of Patricia J. Jankowski,…

                                                                                                                                                • Eva M. Lee

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                                                                                                                                                  • Fazzini, Margaret (Calise)

                                                                                                                                                    FAZZINI, MARGARET 'TINA' (CALISE), 95, passed away peacefully at Golden Crest Nursing Center, North Providence, Wednesday August 27, 2008. She was the wife of the late Frank Fazzini. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Paul and Joanna (Mattera) Calise. Mrs. Fazzini is survived by her daughter Mary Angela Angelina and son-in-law Thomas, of Cranston and three grandchildren; Michele, Melissa and Thomas. She was the sister of the late John Calise, Fred Calise, Virginia Senese, Fannie Lonardo,…

                                                                                                                                                    • Forrest, E. Raymond

                                                                                                                                                      FORREST, E. RAYMOND 94, of Tiverton, RI, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Sullivan) Forrest for 68 years. He was born in Newport, RI, son of the late Elizabeth (Dwyer) and Edwin R. Forrest. He was a communicant of St Christopher's Church in Tiverton. Mr. Forrest was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Naval Reserve from 1935 until being called to active duty in 1941. He served in…

                                                                                                                                                      • Francis R. Costa

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                                                                                                                                                        • Hebert, Annette

                                                                                                                                                          HEBERT, ANNETTE, age 102, of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2008 at Scallabrini Villa. She was the wife of the late Albert J. Hebert. Born in Fall River, MA she was the daughter of the late Pierre and Claudia (Joubert) Desrosiers. She is survived by her son Donald J. Hebert of East Greenwich, RI his wife Barbara, three grandsons Mark, Jeffrey, Michael and one great-grandson Christian. She was loved by her family, neighbors and everyone who knew her. Her funeral will be held on Friday at…

                                                                                                                                                          • Helen T. Lynch

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                                                                                                                                                            • Hope A Arnold - North Kingstown, RI

                                                                                                                                                              (08/28/08) Hope A. Arnold, 92, of Tower Hill Road, died Friday in Destin, FL. Born in North Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Hope A. Arnold. She had lived in North Kingstown most of her...

                                                                                                                                                              • Horn, Mildred (Malkovich)

                                                                                                                                                                HORN, MILDRED (MALKOVICH), of Swansea, Aug. 27, 2008. Wife of the late John S. Horn, mother of Jaclynne Marie Laxon of Swansea and John James Horn of Cedarburg, WI, grandmother of Lindsay Jane Laxon, David John Horn, Jeffrey Lee Horn and Carla Lyn Marie Horn. Private services in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute, Swansea, MA. www.waring-sullivan.com

                                                                                                                                                                • Lynch, Helen T. (Tenczar)

                                                                                                                                                                  LYNCH, HELEN T. (TENCZAR), 93, formerly of Anawan Road, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the Lynn Health Care Center. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Lynch Sr. Born in Central Falls she was a daughter of the late Edward and Sophia (Urbanik) Tenczar. She was a life long resident of Pawtucket. Before retiring she was the Treasurer for the former W.J. Lynch Paint & Varnish Co. of East Providence and the Star Wallpaper & Paint Co. of Pawtucket. She leaves her loving son William…

                                                                                                                                                                  • MARGARET "Tina" (Calise) FAZZINI - Cranston, RI

                                                                                                                                                                    (08/27/08) FAZZINI, MARGARET \"Tina\" (Calise) 95, passed away peacefully at Golden Crest Nursing Center, North Providence, Wednesday August 27, 2008. She was the wife of the late Frank Fazzini. Born in Providen...

                                                                                                                                                                    • MacLaughlin, Anna G. (Cobb)

                                                                                                                                                                      MACLAUGHLIN, ANNA G. (COBB). Wife of the late Edward R. MacLaughlin; Mother of Dorothy (MacLaughlin) Glover and her husband William of North Kingstown and the late Ted MacLaughlin; Sister of Elmer T. Cobb and his wife Frances of Warwick. Her Funeral will be held Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 8:45 from the FAGAN-QUINN Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School Street, North Kingstown. Burial will be in Elm Grove…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Margaret Dwyer

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                                                                                                                                                                        • Marie-Berthe Tanguay

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                                                                                                                                                                          • Martinelli, Clara (Balasco)

                                                                                                                                                                            MARTINELLI, CLARA (BALASCO), 83, of Douglas Manor, passed away Wednesday, August 27th at the Elmhurst Extended Care Facility. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Carmela (Antignano) Balasco and had been the wife of the late John R. Martinelli, Sr. Mrs. Martinelli had worked as a chef for the former Ballard's Restaurant. She was the mother of John R. Martinelli, Jr.; grandmother of Lauren Montalbano; sister of Anna Pelleccione, Jennie Russo and the late Margaret, Anthony,…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Parry, Donald F.

                                                                                                                                                                            PARRY, DONALD F., 65, of New London Turnpike, died Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne M. (Plaziak) Parry. Born in Lawrence, MA, he was a son of the late John E. Parry, Sr. and Laurette A. (Belair) Parry. Mr. Parry was a Machine Operator for Massasoit Machine & Engineering. He served in the 82nd Airborn Division of The United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeris #1313 of West Warwick.…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Roasline A. Salhany-Estephan

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                                                                                                                                                                              • Thrasher, Ardell (Colquitt)

                                                                                                                                                                                THRASHER, ARDELL (COLQUITT) 92, of Charlesgate Nursing Center died Tuesday at the center. She was the wife of the late Inus Thrasher. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Houston and Lottie (Hall) Colquitt. Mrs. Thrasher was a cooks helper for the state of RI for many years, before retiring in 1978. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church of God, serving on the usher board. She is survived by her loving son, James Thrasher and his wife, Arline; two grandsons, James Thrasher, Jr. and Michael…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Welch, Anna G. (DeAngelus)

                                                                                                                                                                                  WELCH, ANNA G. (DeANGELUS), 80, formerly of Westmore St, Providence, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Welch. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late William and Eva (Geremia) DeAngelus. She was a graduate of Bryant College. She was the devoted mother of Patrick J. Welch of Hope, Stephen W. Welch of Harmony and Anne E. Caffrey of Warwick; loving grandmother of seven; and dear sister of Irene Munroe…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wiesner Jr., Albert F.

                                                                                                                                                                                    WIESNER, ALBERT F. JR, 88, resident of 198 Algonquin Drive, Warwick, died August 25, 2008 at Bayberry Commons in Pascoag. He was the husband of Mary (Presley) Wiesner. Born in Providence, son of the late Albert Sr. & Anna (Berghann) Wiesner. Former owner of the Wiesner Manufacturing Co. in Providence. A communicant of Edgewood Congregational Church in Cranston Former president of the Jewelry Chain Manufacturer's Association. He was an avid boater and a veteran of World War II serving in the US Army.…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wednesday, August 27, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                    Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/27/08

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Barnett, James

                                                                                                                                                                                    BARNETT, JAMES, 86, died on August 22nd at his home at Bay View in Fall River, attended by his daughter Posie and surrounded by his family. He was the husband for 60 years of Faith Barnett. Born on August 30th, 1922 in Richmond, Virginia and a long time Providence resident, he was the son of the late James H. Barnett, originally of Shelbyville, Kentucky, and Mary Russell Barnett, originally of Johnson City, Tennessee. He went to Richmond College where his father was a beloved law professor and where his…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Boucher, M. Ellen

                                                                                                                                                                                      BOUCHER, M. ELLEN, age 78, of Somerset died August 25, 2008 in Somerset Ridge Nursing Care Center. She was the wife of the late Henry E. Boucher. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Jesse and Mary (Johnson) Estrella, she spent her youth in Fall River, graduating from BMC Durfee High School, and lived in Swansea for over 50 years, moving to Somerset in 1997. In addition to being a homemaker, she waitressed at the former Schwartwall Haus in Seekonk for many years. Mrs. Boucher loved walking the Swansea…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cahoon Jr., Walter E.

                                                                                                                                                                                        CAHOON, WALTER E., JR., 70, a firefighter and EMT with the Sandwich Fire Department in Sandwich, MA died Monday, August 25, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Margaret A. (Sharbuno) Cahoon. Born in Providence, a son of the late Walter E. and Cecelia (Hould) Cahoon he resided in Sandwich for 47 years before moving to Warwick in 2006. He was a member of the Firefighters Union Local 2196. A Vietnam veteran he was a member of the the American Legion Post 138 and the VFW Post in Sandwich, MA and the Oakland…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Cardi, Louise J. (Burdick)

                                                                                                                                                                                          CARDI, LOUISE J. (BURDICK), 67, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Warwick, RI, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on August 19, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Howard Burdick and Jeanne (Page) Burdick and sister to Ann Gallucci of South Palm Beach, FL. Louise was a devoted wife of Alfred A. Cardi, Jr. for 45 years and a loving mother of two sons, Christopher Cardi and Alfred Cardi, III, both of Fort Myers; 2 daughters, Marianna MacKenzie and her husband Robert, Pamela Forti and her…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Costa, Francis R.

                                                                                                                                                                                            COSTA, FRANCIS R., 90, of Crane Street, Pawtucket died Monday August 25, 2008 at the Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilation Center in Pawtucket. Mr. Costa was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Vito and Josephine (Bombaci) Costa. He was an electronic technician, working for the United States Government and the Voice of America for many years. Mr. Costa was a WWII Army Veteran, serving in the artillary throughout Europe. He is survived by his brother John T. Costa of Pawtucket and his sister Rose Moitozo of…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Cotnoir, Claire (Guilbault)

                                                                                                                                                                                              COTNOIR, CLAIRE (GUILBAULT), 89, of Plaza Esperanza and formerly of Hopkins Hill Rd., passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Kent Regency Eldercare, Warwick. She was the wife of the late J. Armand Cotnoir. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Conrad & Aldea (Forcier) Guilbault. Claire was employed in the Textile Industry for many years before retiring. She was the mother of Pauline Finney and her husband, Donald, of Clifton Park, NY. Sister of Sylvianne C. Levesque of West Warwick and…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Dwyer, Margaret Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                DWYER, MARGARET MARY, 84, of Pawtucket died Monday August 25, 2008 in the comfort of her home. Mrs. Dwyer was the wife of the late Edmund J. Dwyer, Jr. She was born in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late William F. and Viola (Pierce) Highfield. Mrs. Dwyer was employed by the New England Telephone Company for 36 years before she retired in 1989. She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers and volunteered weekly at the Notre Dame Soup Kitchen for many years. Mrs. Dwyer was a communicant of St. Maria…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Eva M. Lee

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Feid, Bernadette

                                                                                                                                                                                                    FEID, BERNADETTE, 60, died Monday, August 25, 2008 at Miriam Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the companion of Paul Patterson of Tiverton. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Roger M. and Eleanor J. (Souther) Feid. Bernadette was an insurance agent for Aipso for several years. She leaves two sisters, Eleanor P. White and Beverly A. Frank, and one brother, Roger F. Feid, all of East Providence. She is also survived by six nieces and four nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Fitzgerald, John E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      FITZGERALD, JOHN E., 90, of Lakeview Ave., passed away on Monday. He was the husband of Hazel J. (MacNeil) Fitzgerald. Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late John E. and Grace B. (Morrill) Fitzgerald, Sr. He had lived most of his life in Lincoln. John was employed by the former Tilden Thurber Co. of Providence as a watch maker for 20 years until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of Ocean State Baptist Church. He was an an Eagle Scout. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy. He and his wife were married…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fogell, Vera I.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        FOGELL, VERA I., 67, passed away at her sister's home in New Port Richey, FL Thursday, August 21st, 2008. Born in Providence, RI, she is the daughter of James Gormley and Anna Gormley (Zotti). Vera is survived by 2 Sisters: Marie Schulz and Evelyn Gormley, 2 Brothers: James Gormley and Walter Gormley. She married the late Daniel Fogell Sr. and leaves behind four sons, Daniel Fogell Jr., Dennis Fogell, David Fogell, and Mark Fogell, Her two grandchildren, Nickolas Fogell and Christopher Fogell, A…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Francis R. Costa

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Germani, Pauline Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                            GERMANI, PAULINE MARIE, 73, of Naples, Florida and Colchester, VT, died Sunday, August 24, 2008 at her son's home surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Cumberland, RI on December 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Charles J. and Melina (St. Thomas) Brehio. Pauline was married to Joseph J. Germani, Sr. on February 15, 1963. She later worked for 18 years at the Royal Electric Corporation. Pauline also held the position of Union Steward for the International…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Gurwitz, Madeline (Marks)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              GURWITZ, MADELINE (MARKS), 94, of Providence, passed away Mon. August 25, 2008 at the Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Dr. Nathan Levitt and Abel Gurwitz. Born February 20, 1914 in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Braun) Marks. A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, she graduated from the University of Rhode Island and worked as a social worker for the State of Rhode Island. She was involved in many charitable organizations, with special interests in Temple Emanu El,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Helen T. Lynch

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                • King, Diane E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  KING, DIANE E., Born July 6, 1958-Died August 20, 2008. Widow of Gary E. King. Mother of Gary E. King Jr. and Melissa Ann King. Daughter of Gerald W. and Mildred R. Coutu of Johnston, R.I. Grandmother of Madison King, Gavin King, Antonia King and expected grandchild. Sister of Marie Coutu, Gloria Morgan, Robert Coutu, Linda Roselli and the late Gerald R. Coutu and Edward A. Coutu. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Cranston. Burial will follow in St.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Larlham, Mildred C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    LARLHAM, MILDRED C., 88, of Wakefield, died Monday. She was the wife of the late William Charles Larlham. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Arthur F. and Mildred (Salisbury) Lewis. Mrs. Larlham was employed at URI for many years. She is survived by her five children; William C. Larlham, Jr. of Wakefield, Barbara Larlham of Arizona, Sandra Poland of East Providence, Peter Larlham of North Kingstown and Guy Larlham of Wakefield, twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Margaret Dwyer

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Marie-Berthe Tanguay

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • McDonald Jr., James H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          McDONALD, JAMES H. JR., 76, of Hyannis, formerly of Cumberland, R.I., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19th at Cape Cod Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Mrs. Mildred (Tardie) McDonald. Mr. McDonald was born in Pawtucket, R.I., on Feb. 1, 1932, son of the late James H. McDonald Sr. and the late Mary (Bannon) McDonald of Pawtucket, R.I. He lived in Cumberland for many years before moving to Hyannis in the early 1980s. Besides his wife, Mr. McDonald is survived by his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • McEnery Sr., John B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            McENERY, JOHN B. SR., 78, a resident of Tamarac and Orlando, FL, formerly of Rumford, RI, passed away Saturday, August 16th with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Burns) McEnery. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William and Ellen (Buckley) McEnery. He graduated from LaSalle academy and Bryant College. He served in the Korean War. He founded Furnace and Duct Supply Co. of Providence in 1958. In his younger years he was an avid golfer and member of Pawtucket Country…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Misisco, Sarah A. "Sally" (Angrisano)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Sarah A. "Sally" (Angrisano) Misisco, 88, of Westerly, died unexpectedly on Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Paul T. Misisco of Westerly; her son, Henry P. Misisco of Alexandria, Va., and her son, Peter T. Misisco of New York City, N.Y.; her grandson, Peter E. Misisco of Reston, Va.; her granddaughter, Mary E. Misisco of Alexandria, Va., and her granddaughter, Tatiana L. Misisco of New York City, N.Y.; and her nephew, Ralph Sicuranza of Kentucky. She was predeceased…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • O'Brien, Anita V. (Picerno)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pacheco, Russell J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    PACHECO, RUSSELL J., 58, of Providence passed away August 24, 2008. He was the husband of Susan (Piacitelli) Pacheco. Born in Warwick, he was the son of Manuel Pacheco and the late Elvira Pacheco. Mr. Pacheco was a machinist for Bradford Soap for 27 years. He was the father of Cheri, Jamie, and Jeffrey Pacheco and Joseph Piacitelli; brother of John and Donald Pacheco; grandfather of Jasmine Berrios; uncle to Dante and Donald, Jr. His funeral with visitation will be held Thursday from 8:30 - 10:00 AM in the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pescatore Sr., Joseph M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    PESCATORE, JOSEPH M. SR., 89, of Baldwin Orchard Dr., Cranston, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Yolanda (DeFrancesco) Pescatore. He was born in Providence a son of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Riccardi) Pescatore. Joseph was employed in the Public Works Department for the City of Providence retiring in 1984. He was also a musician, and will always be remembered as One of the 2 Joes. He was a vocalist and guitar player, performing at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Prior, Dr. Michael W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      PRIOR, DR. MICHAEL W., 66, of 940 Quaker Lane, Warwick, a retired thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, died Monday at Roger Williams General Hospital. Born in Providence, January 3, 1942, he was the son of Gerald J. Prior and Emma M. (Warren) Prior. Until his retirement a decade ago, he was a partner in the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgical Center. He was on the staff of Roger Williams General Hospital, Miriam Hospital and St. Joseph's Health Service. He was also on the consulting staff of South…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Roasline A. Salhany-Estephan

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Summerville, James P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SUMMERVILLE, JAMES P., 60, of Salisbury Street, died on August 15, 2008 in the Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Antoinette (Young) Summerville. He was born in Monrovia, Liberia; a son of Seo (Polue) Summerville and the late Emmanuel Summerville. He was the father of Julia Summerville and a step-father of Marie Young, Linda Young, and Kyndell Douglas. He was the brother of Eddie, Luke, Emmanuel C. Jr., Arthur, Prince Summerville, Agnes Tarpeh, Laurendy Moore, Amelia Voker, Linda Summerville,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Tanguay, Marie-Berthe (Brousseau)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TANGUAY, MARIE-BERTHE 'MARIE' (BROUSSEAU), 68, born in Canada, passed away Sun., Aug. 24 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Deacon Paul A Tanguay. Daughter of the late Louis and Marie Rose (Charland) Brousseau. Mother of Michelle Tetreault, Lisa Emery, Renee Doran, Marcelle Lanctot, Master Sergeant Paul A. Tanguay II, Raymond M. Tanguay, Guy R. Tanguay, Nicole Broadmeadow. Grandmother of 20. Sister of Marguerite Paredes. A Mass of Christian Burial Sat., Aug. 30 at St. Joseph's…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/24/08

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Alcide L. Soucy

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Almeida, Raymond

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ALMEIDA, RAYMOND 66, of Warren and Hog Island, died Wednesday, at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of Joyce (Fairchild) Almeida. He was a teacher at Warwick Veterans High School, where he also coached football and track. He also coached football in New London, CT, and was a member of TKE while at URI. He was a son of the late John and Herminia (Sousa) Almeida. He was the father of Douglas G. Almeida of Cranston and Rebecca A. Perry and her husband Matthew of Warwick. Brother of James Almeida, Mary…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Boyd, Grace L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                BOYD, GRACE L., 68, of Longs, SC, died Thursday, July 3, 2008 at her home. Born on June 26, 1940 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Irene (Frazier) Sheehan. Grace lived most of her life in Tiverton and Portsmouth, RI until moving to Longs on her retirement. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John 'Jack' Boyd of Longs; two sons, Patrick Boyd of Cranston and John C. Boyd; one daughter, Pamela Brady of Newport; one sister, Linda Kirby of Tiverton; and four…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Brewster, Helen W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Helen W. Brewster, 87, of Stonington, beloved wife of the late William Brewster, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born on Dec. 8, 1920 in Naugatuck, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anne Woll and lived in Stonington since 1958. Helen was a longtime communicant of St. Mary's Church Stonington, and a member of the Wadawanuck Club and the Stonington Harbor Yacht Club. She dedicated her time and efforts with Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Conboy, James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    CONBOY, JAMES 'JIM', 81, of Smithfield Rd., passed away on the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Aug. 22, 2008 at Miriam Hospital. Born in County Leitrim, Ireland, a son of the late Patrick and Margaret (Kelleher) Conboy. Mr. Conboy was a Senior Mail Supervisor at the Lincoln Campus of C.C.R.I. for many years before retiring in 1990. He is survived by his loving sister, Sister Mary Conboy, O.S.F.; a nephew, Colin Conboy and his wife Betty; two nieces, Christine Conboy, and Teresa Stebbings and her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Doris B. Hitchen-Seal

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Edward M. Quinn

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Hayter, Anthony H. C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          HAYTER, ANTHONY H. C., passed away Friday. He was the husband of Marjorie (Lavioe) (Gorman) Hayter. His funeral will be held Tuesday, August 26, at 11 AM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. Calling hours 4-8 PM, Monday. In leiu of flowers, donations may be made to Team Gorman, 275 Pine Swamp Road, Cumberland, RI 02864, for more information visit teamgorman.org. Directions/guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Howard, Katherine "Kitty" (Holloway)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            HOWARD, KATHERINE 'KITTY' (HOLLOWAY), 90, of Kingstown Road, died Thursday. She was the wife of the late Frank L. Howard, and the former wife of Eugene Winslow of New Hampshire. Born in Alton, IL, she was a daughter of the late W. Rupert and Constance Violet (Gould) Holloway. In 1939, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison majoring in modern dance, a new major being offered. In 1942, she came to Rhode Island State College, now URI, to be on the faculty of the Physical Education…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Jillson, Lawrence E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              JILLSON, LAWRENCE E., 75, of Russell Lane, died August 22, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Margaret R. (Bourgeois) Jillson. Born in Barnstable, MA, he was a son of the late Everett J. and Lillian M. (St. Peter) Jillson. Lawrence retired from Electric Boat, Quonset, where he worked for 16 years. He previously worked for Gorham and the ATX division of A.T. Cross. He was a 4H leader and 4H All Star. Lawrence was a goalie for the Smithfield Old Timers and was an assistant…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Johnson, Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                JOHNSON, ELIZABETH, 93, a resident of Charlesgate Nursing Center died at the center on August 21, 2008. She was the wife of the late Archie R. Johnson. She was born in Baltimore, MD; a daughter of the late Louis and Bettie (Bailey) Marshall. She was the mother of Clifford L. Marshall and the late Jessie Wilson. She is step-mother of Archie R. Jr., Jessie R., Raymond R., Rev. Tyrone D. Johnson, Margaret Rutledge, the late Roberta M. Hinton and Ina M. King. She had 90 grandchildren, over 200…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Joseph Barboza

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lake, Catherine B. (Wike)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    LAKE, CATHERINE B. (WIKE), 94, formerly of 2220 Warwick Ave, died Saturday, August 23, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Home. She was the wife of the late Franklin H. Lake for 64 years and a daughter of the late Harold B. and Angela A. (McCusker) Wike. She was a member of the Meadowbrook Terrace Assoc. Mrs. Lake was the beloved mother of Barbara A. Peterson and her husband Richard of Holderness, NH and Warwick, grandmother of Karen Flint and her husband John of Narragansett, David Peterson and his wife Rachael of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lloyd D.V.M, Donald W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      LLOYD, DONALD W. D.V.M., 76, of Mendon, MA, died Thursday at Tufts Medical Center Boston. He was the husband of the late Rolande (Fiola) Lloyd. He was born in Tewksbury, MA, a son of the late Elmer & Elizabeth Lloyd. He was a Veterinarian for over 30 years at the Raynham Dog Track, and he was still currently practicing there. He had served in the US Navy as a machinist from 1951 until 1955. He was a graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School Class of 1950. He was also a Graduate of Michigan…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Martin, Margaret A. "Margie" (Sanberg)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        MARTIN MARGARET A. (SANBERG) 'MARGIE' 56, of Manton Ave., died Monday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Quonset Point, RI, she was a daughter of the late Conrad and Mary F. (Flynn) Sanberg. Margie was a hairdresser, and manager, at the Elmhurst Beauty Salon, for many years. She leaves two sons, Damian Sanberg and David Sanberg-Martin; three daughters, Stacey, Alicia and Georgia Sanberg; a brother, Richard D. Sanberg; a grandson, George Sanberg; and her close friend, Roseanne Noonie Riley. She was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Martone, Armando S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          MARTONE, ARMANDO S. 83, of Edgeware St. in Charlestown passed away at home on Wednesday August 20th. He was the husband of the late Barbara E. (Smith) Martone. Born in Providence on January 1, 1925, a son of the late Espedito and Civita (DiSanto) Martone, he has been a resident of the South County area for the past 45 years coming from Johnston. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army. For 30 years he had worked as a construction foreman for the Gilbane Corporation retiring in 1985. He was a member…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mary G. Fonte

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • OKeefe, Dennis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              OKEEFE, DENNIS 67, of Tiverton, RI passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Marjorie E. Jensen and former husband of Lindelle Perry OKeefe. Born in Bronx, NY, son of the late Eugene and Marie R. (McGrath) OKeefe, he had lived in Tiverton for the past 28 years. Mr. OKeefe served his country in the United States Navy. A graduate from Hofstra University with a degree in Civil Engineering, he made a career in commercial construction working for several companies…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rotondo Jr., Robert L. (Bobby)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ROTONDO, ROBERT (BOBBY) L. JR., 55, Edgewood, died Friday August 15, 2008 Feast Day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Jesus. Devoted to our Holy Mother, Bobby attended St. Paul Church and educated by the Sisters at St. Michael Parochial School. Bobby was an auxiliary member of the PPD and served in the Navy Cadets where he was chosen to solo rifle perform for the national Admiral. He worked as a security officer and personal bodyguard for Tiny Tim and other celebrities. Bobby was a high…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Simmons, Helen (Brown)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SIMMONS, HELEN (BROWN), 76, of 410 Cahir Street, died Friday at RI Hospital. Born in Crystal, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas E. Brown Sr. and Bertha (Shepardson) Brown. She was a retired inspector of Gorham silver products, a division of Textron. Mother Simmons is survived by son, Tavon Simmons of Providence, brother, Curtis Brown of Buffalo, NY, and sisters, Deborah Ingram and Maxine Brown, both of New York, NY, and Synetha Gray of Ohio. She was the sister of the late Thomas E. Brown Jr., Doris Gray,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sormanti, Corinne V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SORMANTI, CORINNE V., 82, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arduino and Angelina (Simonelli) Sormanti. She was a recorder of deeds for the City of Providence until retiring in 1985. Corinne was a loving mother and grandmother. She leaves a son, James Sormanti and his wife Diane; a daughter, Kathleen Sormanti and a granddaughter, Marina Sormanti. She was the sister of the late Dante, Gene, Walter and Ada Sormanti. Her funeral will be held…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Spargo, Mary A. "Mae"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SPARGO, MARY A. 'MAE' (LYNCH)100, of Barstow Road died Friday at Victoria Court. She was the wife of the late Francis A. Spargo Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John J. and Katherine (McMahon) Lynch, she had been a Warwick resident for 60 years. Mrs. Spargo was the co-owner of the F.A. Spargo Company for 30 years before retiring in 1985. She was a communicant of St. Peter Church and was a member of the Rosary and Altar Society. Mrs. Spargo was the aunt of Maureen Lynch Bennett of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Steere Sr., George O.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        STEERE, GEORGE O., SR., 94, of John Steere Road, Chepachet, died Friday, August 22, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn M. (Guthrie) Steere for 57 years. Born in Chepachet, a son of the late John P. Steere, Sr. and Lydia Annie (Olney) Steere, he lived in North Smithfield before retiring to the family farm in Chepachet. Mr. Steere was the Vice President of the William Heller Co. and General Manager of Hanora Spinning Division of First Republic Corp. of America. He also was the owner and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Therese Turcotte

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Thomas, Mathilda "Tillie" (Jaegle)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            THOMAS, MATHILDA (JAEGLE) 'TILLIE', 90, of St. Elizabeth Way, formerly of Coventry, died Friday, August 22, 2008 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Thomas. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Heinrich and Louise (Burklee) Jaegle. Mrs. Thomas was a bookkeeper for Atlas Chain Co. for 20 years before retiring. She was a graduate of Bryant-Stratton College, a member of the 1918 Club and a former member of the Business & Professional Womens…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Vanner, Thomas N.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            VANNER, THOMAS N., Master Gunnery Sgt., 68, of Carlisle, PA. died August 14, 2008 at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia PA. Son of the late Theodore H. Vanner and Louise D (Beleveau) McCormick. He graduated Warwick Veterans High School in 1959. Sgt. Vanner was a veteran of the Vietnam War while serving with the Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. of Carlisle, a son, Patrick of Maryland, a daughter Carrie Sheffield and her husband Robert of Knoxville, TN., his brother Theodore and sister…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wilkinson Jr., Stanley

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              WILKINSON, STANLEY JR., 84, of Homosassa and Raymond, ME, a retired U.S.A.F. Colonel, died August 19, 2008 in the Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Barbara (Stevens) Wilkinson. Col. Wilkinson was born in Providence, educated in Cranston graduating from Cranston High School in 1942 after which he attended Air Command & Staff College and later U.R.I. His thirty-year career in the U.S.A.F. included WWII, the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam War. One of his proudest memories includes 280…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, August 21, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/21/08

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Anderson, Terrence H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ANDERSON, TERRENCE H., 21, of Clifford Circle, Pleasanton, CA, died suddenly at home on August 13, 2008. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Anderson, Jr. of North Kingstown and Meg and Raymond Shideler of Cranston. He was the grandson of Walter Anderson of North Kingstown and the late Barbara (Barnes) Anderson and also of Thomas and Dorothea (Nary) Heston of Cranston. He attended Cranston West High School. Besides his parents and grandparents he is survived by seven brothers, Brendan, Michael,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Beyer Ph.D., Robert T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                BEYER, ROBERT T., Ph.D, died on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at age 88 at his home at Laurelmeade in Providence. He was Hazard Professor of Physics Emeritus at Brown University. Professor Beyer was also an author, translator of professional journals, raconteur & world traveler. Dr. Beyer is survived by four children: Catherine Beyer Hurst of Santa Fe, NM; Margaret Beyer of Rockville, MD; Rick Beyer of Lexington, MA; and Mary Beyer Trotter of Olympia, WA; and seven grandchildren: Brian & Timothy Hurst;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Celestino, Adam F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Adam F. Celestino, 88, of Frank Street, Pawcatuck, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at The Westerly Hospital. He was the wife of Lillian A. (Klepadlo) Celestino, and was the head of the pharmacy of The Westerly Hospital until his retirement. Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Samuel and Theresa (Cappuccio) Celestino. He is survived by his loving wife and one son Adam Celestino of Pawcatuck. The funeral is private.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Claire A. Tellier

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Curley, Linda (Spitznagel)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      CURLEY, LINDA (SPITZNAGEL), August 18, 2008. Daughter of Norma Spitznagel. Mother of Ruth, Michael, and the late Jimmy Curley. She also leaves 5 sisters and 1 brother. Visitation Friday 7 - 9 pm in the Family Owned Pennine Funeral Home, 28 Grove Street, Providence.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • DeBellis, Maria (Macera)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        DeBELLIS, MARIA (MACERA), 79, of Curry Road, Cranston, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Lucio B. DeBellis. They were married for fifty-seven years. Born in Castelnuovo, Parano, Frosinone, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Genoveffa (Ciarnella) Macera. Mrs. DeBellis was an assembler for the former Colonial Knife Company and was also employed by the former GI Manufacturing Company both of Providence. She enjoyed spending time with…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • DeLuca Jr., Vincent L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DeLUCA, VINCENT L., JR., 79, of Smithfield, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Cortland Place. He was the beloved husband of Laura A. (Maio) De Luca. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent L. DeLuca, Sr. and Christina (Comite) DeLuca. Vincent was an electrician with the IBEW, Local 99 before retiring. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Besides his wife of 53 years, he leaves two sons, Raymond and Anthony DeLuca; four daughters, Laurie Fox, Donna DeLuca, Cathy DeLuca and Linda…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Dion, Albertina

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            DION, ALBERTINA, 107, formerly of Johnston, passed away July 23, 2008 in Palmetto, Florida. She was the wife of Philippe Dion. The daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Descoteaux) Tondreau, Mrs. Dion had lived most of her life in Johnston before moving to Florida 12 years ago. She was an inspector for the former US Rubber for several years, retiring in 1963. She is survived by two grandsons, Charles and Robert Dion, her daughter-in-law and caregiver, Arline Dion, and a great granddaughter, Trisha Dion.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Doris D. Bergeron

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Doris L. Hoyle

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Doris R. Martin

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gladys Rossi

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Goulart, Raymond

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      GOULART, RAYMOND 74 of 1014 Hope St passed away Monday He is survived by his Loving Wife, Mary (Ferreira) Goulart, 3 sons, Raymond Goulart Jr, Joseph Goulart of Bristol, and Fred (Rhonda) Goulart of Tiverton. Brother, Robert Goulart, sister Edith August of Bristol and sister Frances Coelho of Tiverton, grandchildren, Ashley, Raymond III, Jamie and Erin Goulart. Funeral 9 AM Friday August 22nd, Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Elizabeth Church, 577 Wood St. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Visiting…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hamel, Rita Y.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        HAMEL, RITA Y., 94, of Waterman Lake Shores Drive, died Wednesday at Heritage Hills Nursing Home in Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Henry H. Hamel. Born in Lowell, MA, a daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Aubut) Oulette, she lived in Harmony since 1953. She was a sewer for the former Healthtex Company in Central Falls for 23 years retiring in 1970. She belonged to the Marie Jennison Dancers for Sr. Citizens dancing at area nursing homes. She is survived by her son, Wilfred Hamel and his wife…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Heal, Jeffrey F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          HEAL, JEFFREY F., 59, of Mashpee, died Tuesday at home. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late Francis and Helen (Jackson) Heal. He resided in Mashpee for the past ten years and had previously lived in Cumberland for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed by the former Peterson Puritan Mfg. Co., Cumberland for many years. He leaves a son, Roy Swiech of Palm Harbor, FL and a brother Kevin R. Heal of Cumberland. He also leaves two grandchildren. His funeral will be…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Hunt, Reverend Patrick J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            HUNT, REVEREND PATRICK J., 95, Pastor Emeritus of St. Timothy Church, Warwick, died on Sunday, August 17, 2008. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Michael and Honora A. (Hunt) Hunt, he attended Holy Trinity School, Central Falls and St. Raphael Academy, Pawtucket. In preparation for the priesthood, he studied at St. Charles College, Cantonville, and St. Mary Seminary, Baltimore, Maryland and was ordained a priest on June 3, 1939 in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence by Bishop Francis P.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ivison Jr., Capt. Sterling Hollinshead

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              IVISON, CAPT. STERLING HOLLINSHEAD, JR., USN, (RET), of Saunderstown, RI and Martha's Vineyard, MA, (formerly of Chevy Chase, MD) died August 16, 2008, at the age of 89 after a brave struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Sterling leaves his loving children, Katharine Fowle Meleney and her husband, Ted of Narragansett, RI; his son, Sterling H. Ivison, III, and his wife, Leigh of Landenberg, PA; grandchildren Eliza Ballin, William Ivison and Andrew Ivison. He also leaves his beloved sister, Eleanor…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Matteson, E. Hilda

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Meikle, Thomas J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MEIKLE, THOMAS J., 81, died Sunday. Visitation Friday 10-11 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM in the AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. averystortifuneralhome.com for guest book.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Moretti, Anna L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    MORETTI, ANNA L., 94, formerly of Cranston, passed away August 19, 2008 in Elmhurst Extended Care Facility. She was the wife of the late Joseph Moretti. Born in Barrington, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Teresa (Palermo) Larisa. Anna was a Floor Lady for Trifari Jewelry before retiring. She enjoyed Ballroom dancing and traveling with her husband and was an avid blackjack player. Anna leaves several nieces and nephews and her beloved cat Tara. She was also the sister of the late John, Carlo,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Onischuk Sr., Alexander

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ONISCHUK, ALEXANDER SR., of Branch Pike, died Tuesday at the Greenville Healthcare Facility. He was the husband of the late Margaret A. (Lovenbury) Onischuk. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Alexander and Eva (Kirmelevich) Onischuk. Alex was a Supervisor of the vehicle fleet for the United States Postal Service for many years before retiring. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WW II. An avid sportsman, he was a competitive shooter, and marksman. He was a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rainey, Sheila Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        RAINEY, SHEILA MARIE, 48, a CNA, of Cromwell Street, died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a daughter of Herman Rainey Sr. of Coventry and Christine (Haynes) Rainey of Providence. Sheila was an Army veteran. Besides her parents, she is survived by brothers, Herman Rainey Jr. of Central Falls, Charles Rainey of Swansea, MA and John Rainey of Fall River, MA, and sisters, Patricia Rainey and Miriam Lewis, both of Providence. Viewing 8am and Funeral 9am, both Saturday in Bright Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rounds, Harold L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ROUNDS, HAROLD L., 84, of Bragger Street, owner of Appanoag Garage, died Tuesday at R.I. Hospital. Husband of Pauline (Lavigne) Rounds Father of William L. Rounds of Warwick, Michael C. Rounds of West Greenwich, Christine V. Chabre of Van Buren, Maine, and Paula E. Kendall of Charlestown. Grandfather of six. Also survived by seven siblings. His funeral service will be held Friday at 1:30pm in the chapel of R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, South County Trail, Exeter. Calling hours respectfully omitted.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Scanlon Jr., William J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SCANLON, WILLIAM J. JR., 67, died at home with his family and friends by his side, Saturday Aug. 16, 2008. He was a resident of Greenville. Born in Franklin, NH, son of the late William and Dorothy (Parker) Scanlon. He worked for many years as a Jewelry Salesman, working for the former Armbrust Chain Comp. of Providence. He most recently worked as a School Bus driver for Dattco Bus Comp. of Smithfield, and also for Nocera's Liquor Store. He was a member of the VFW, post #1271. He was an Army veteran of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Vincent J. DeAngelis

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Williams Jr., Ernest H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                WILLIAMS, ERNEST H., Jr., 42, passed August 18, 2008 a son of the late Ernest H. Williams Sr. and Gloria E. (Whiteside) Williams of Providence. He was the father of Deveris Colvin of Waldorf, MD and Julius Marquis of N. Attleboro, MA. He was the brother of Monica, Lisa, Tamara, and Sheldon Williams all of Providence. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, relatives and friends. A Memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 at 11am in the Holy Cross C.O.G.I.C.U., 1014 Broad…

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