Rhode Island Obituaries 09/09/08

Ann H. Moore Read more... Arthur E Schultz, MD - Newport, RI (09/09/08) Arthur E. Schultz, M.D., 91, of Tallahassee, FL, and formerly of Hilton Head Island, SC, and Okemos, MI, passed away on August 26, 2008, in Newport Hospital while visiting his oldest child Betty Ann C... Boyle, M. Delores (Roderick) BOYLE, M. DELORES (RODERICK), of 12 Annandale Terrace, Newport, Rhode Island died on September 6, 2008 at St. Clare Home, Newport. She was the wife of the late U.S. District Court Judge Francis J. Boyle. Born in Pawtucket R.I. on February 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Roderick, Jr. originally from San Miguel, Azores and the late Josie (Ramos) Roderick originally from Terceira, Azores. She was raised in Pawtucket and graduated from Pawtucket West High School in 1945. Delores graduated… Brown, Raymond H. BROWN, RAYMOND H., 90 died Sunday at the Scandinavian Home, Cranston. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Ritchie) Brown. Born in Providence, a son of the late Ernest and Lillian (Bullivant) Brown. He served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Brown retired from Kearflex Engineering. He was a past master of Rhodes Lodge now affiliated with Harmony Lodge, a member of the Scottish Rite, the RI Shriners, Providence RAC, and received the certificate of Merit from the Grand Lodge. He is survived by a son… Budziak, Carolyn P. (Osenkowski) BUDZIAK, CAROLYN P. (OSENKOWSKI) 'CARRIE', 91, formerly of Carley Dr., passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Riverview Healthcare Community. She was the wife of the late Adolph F. Budziak. A lifelong resident of Coventry, she was the daughter of the late Michael & Apolonia (Jedziniak) Osenkowski. Carolyn worked in Security at the Sears Department Store in Warwick for ten years. Carolyn belonged to the Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of Czenstochowa Church and she volunteered in many… Carlin, Robert S. DeFreitas, David DeFREITAS, DAVID, 55, of Raphael St., passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Roger Williams Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Dale (Borden) DeFreitas. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late Francisco and Arminda (Vieira) DeFreitas. Mr. DeFreitas was a mechanic for Gemini Auto in Johnston and involved for many years in the North End Wanskuck Little League. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Lori A. Ogren, David M. and Michael DeFreitas; and a sister, Kathleen Heroux. He… Doris Bryant Read more... Eaton, Louise (Jenkins) Estes, John Harold ESTES, JOHN HAROLD 'JACK', Senior Master Sergeant (E-8)(Retired), United States Air Force, passed away in San Antonio, Texas on August 29, 2008, at the age of 76. A native of Rhode Island, he was a 1949 graduate of East Providence High School. During the Korean War he served two years on active duty with the 43rd Infantry Division, RING. In 1954 he took up residence in Los Angeles, CA, where he resided until enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1956. His retirement, in 1980, ended a 26-year… George Bouthilette Read more... Helen F (Baker) Rounds - Cumberland, RI (09/09/08) Cumberland – Helen F. (Baker) Rounds, 95, of Chambers Street died Friday, September 5, 2008 at Grandview Center, Cumberland. She was the wife of the late Leonard E. Rounds, Sr. Born in Walpole... Jennie R (Gasbarrino) Romano - Johnston, RI (09/09/08) ROMANO, Jennie Rose Romano ( Gasbarrino ), 83, of Johnston, passed away September 8, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Alfonso Sabatino Romano. Born in Providence, she... Jones, George Dickinson JONES, GEORGE DICKINSON, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2008, while visiting relatives in Houston, Texas. Mr. Jones retired from Bethlehem Steel Corporation in 1982 and completed his accomplished career in the steel industry as the Vice President and General Manager of Dominion Rebar. George was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on July 5, 1924. He was the eldest child of George Kenneth Jones and Alice (Swanson) Jones. He married Florence Wallander in 1950 and they became long-term residents of… Jones, Virginia L. JONES, VIRGINIA L., 78, of Franklin, NC and Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 7, 2008. Born in Wakefield, she was the daughter of the late Dr. John Paul Jones, one of the founders of South County Hospital, and the late Carolyn M. Jones. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 10 AM at the Church of the Ascension, 370 Main Street, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Music Fund of the Church of the Ascension, PO Box… Kelly, John Joseph are invited to visit the family Thursday, September 11, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic, followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 87 Mystic Rd., North Stonington. Burial will follow at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rhode Island Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Norwood, MA 02062. LeBlanc, Raymond E. LeBLANC, RAYMOND E., 82, of Princeton Avenue, died Sunday at West View Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Nancy E. (McKeever) LeBlanc, they were married on February 25, 1952. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Arthur J. and Flora D. (Trudel) LeBlanc. Mr. LeBlanc was a Grocery Manager for First National Stores for 34 years until his retirement in 1980. He also worked at McKeever's IGA for 10 years from its founding. A WW II Veteran, he served in The United States Navy. Mr. LeBlanc was… Lionel "Lee" E Bedard - Tiverton, RI (09/09/08) Lionel E. “Lee” Bedard, 79, of Tiverton, husband of Clarisse “Claire” (Bernier) Bedard and son of the late Leo and Yvonne (Pelletier) Bedard, died Monday, September 8, 2008. An Ar... Mandeville, Charlotte MANDEVILLE, CHARLOTTE, 84, formerly of Nimitz Road, died September 7, 2008 at St. Antoine Residence. She was born February 13, 1924 in Woonsocket to Henri A. and Annette (Theroux) Berard. She was the wife of the late Jerome Mandeville. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her children. She belonged to the Royal Travelers and St. Joseph's Senior Citizens. She is survived by her son Charlie Mandeville of Chepachet, three daughters Celeste Peloquin of Cumberland, Celine Bibeault of Woonsocket and Elise… Miner, Jane F. MINER, JANE F., 91, a long time resident of Warwick died September 7, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, George Lindol Miner. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Russell Curtis and Louise (Rogers) Fales. Mrs. Miner was a graduate of the former LaSalle Junior College in MA and enjoyed sailing, gardening and traveling. Besides her husband, she leaves a son; Curtis L. Miner, a daughter, Betsey (Miner) Mitchell; four grandchildren; Rebecca L. (Mitchell) Stratton, Melinda L. (Miner)… Pacheco, Elsie PACHECO, ELSIE, 87, of Pawtucket Ave., died September 7, 2008 at Evergreen House Health Center. She was the wife of the late Manuel E. Pacheco. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Manuel C. and Maria (Raposo) Reis. She was an inspector for the Speidel Co. for 23 years before retiring in 1982. She was a communicant of St. Brendan's Church. She was a member of Harborview Tenants Association. She is survived by her children, Ronald E. Pacheco of Rehoboth, Richard L. Pacheco of Garnet… Pyne, John J. PYNE, JOHN J., 90, of Pleasant St., Pawtucket died Saturday at home. He was the husband of the late Marie E. (Bergeron), father of Marie Valade of Pawtucket and Theresa Kuczek of Turners Falls, MA. Funeral Wednesday 9:00 A.M. from the LACHAPELLE FUNERAL HOME, 643 Main St. Pawtucket, Mass of Christian Burial St. Mary Church, Pine St., Pawtucket at 10:00 A.M. Calling hours Tuesday 5-7 p.m. Interment with Military Honors in Mt. St. Marys Cemetery Pawtucket. For guestbook and directions visit lachapellefh.com Roland A. Lejeune Read more... Sisson, J. Roger SISSON, J. ROGER, 87. Obituary and condolences available at: www.memorialfuneralhome.com Verruso, Nicole R. (Rosen) VERRUSO, NICOLE R. (ROSEN), 52, of Mayfair Road, Warwick died peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2008. She was the wife of John S. Verruso. She was born in Staten Island, N.Y., a daughter of Irving and Eileen Rosen of Somers, N.Y. Besides her husband and parents, she was the beloved mother of Alissa and Rebecca Verruso both of Warwick, the sister of Dr. Todd Rosen and his wife, Dr. Terry Rosen of Pasadena, Maryland, aunt of Claire, Zachary, and Camryn Rosen, daughter-in-law of Luciano E. Verruso of… Walton, Brenda WALTON, BRENDA, 46, passed on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008. She was born in Providence, the daughter of the late Hollie and Marie (Jones) Walton. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Walton, three sisters, three brothers, nieces, nephews. Visiting Wednesday 10-11 a.m. at Congdon Street Baptist Church, 17 Congdon Street. Funeral Service Wednesday 11 a.m. in the Church. Burial will follow in North Burial Ground.