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.…

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