Saturday, October 11, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 10/11/08

  • Alarie, Sarah E. (Inman)

    ALARIE, SARAH E. (INMAN), 85, of Vermont Street died Friday at home. She was the wife of Louis C. Alarie. She is also survived by her children, Louis R. Alarie of Attleboro, Helen M. Gemma of North Providence, Richard J. Alarie and Diane E. Lambert both of Johnston, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, a sister Helen Forgue of North Providence, and a brother Edwin Inman of Florida. She was the mother of the late Steven P. Alarie and sister of the late Richard and Leon Inman and Evelyn Higgins. Mass of…

    • Anisewski, Blanche (Pincince)

      ANISEWSKI, BLANCHE (PINCINCE), 90, died October 9, 2008 at Hebert Nursing Home. She was the wife of Joseph J. Anisewski. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Donalda (Morin) Pincince. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Joyce E. Carson of North Scituate, a grandson, Christopher M. Dalton (CFD), a sister, Irene Desourdy of Smithfield, and two brothers, Girard Pincins and Richard Pincince, both of Johnston. She was grandmother of the late William Dalton and sister of the late…

      • Ball Sr., Harold C.

        BALL, HAROLD C. SR., 'SNOWPLOW', 84, passed away October 9, 2008. He was the husband of the late Janet M. (Brown) Ball. He was a US Navy WWII veteran receiving two Bronze Stars for valor. He is survived by six children; Janice M. Anderson, Bonnie L. Rose, Rhonda D. Pombo, Harold C., Jr., Nelson H., and Herbert E. Ball, a brother Franklin Ball, 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral service Tuesday at 1:00 pm in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich. Burial with military…

        • Bernard Hulme

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          • Blanche Anisewski - North Providence, RI

            (10/10/08) Anisewski, Blanche (Pincince), 90, died October 9, 2008 at Hebert Nursing Home. She was the wife of Joseph J. Anisewski. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Donalda (Morin)...

            • Brooder, Rita (Massey)

              BROODER, RITA (MASSEY), 79, of Westport passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at home. She was the wife of 60 years to Donald J. Brooder. Born in Westport, daughter of the late Wilfred L. and Euphemie (Thibodeau) Massey, she was a lifelong resident of Westport. A devoted wife and mother, she was a Communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport. Including her husband, survivors include a son: Wayne J. Brooder of Westport; 3 daughters: Donna Santos of Smithfield, RI, Cheryl Florio of Westport and Brenda…

              • Carpenter, Donald H.

                CARPENTER, DONALD H., 76, of Fry Pond Rd., died on Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth A. (Brown) Carpenter, the beloved father of Lori Bates, Jo-Ann Chrissos, David and Scott Carpenter, the grandfather of fourteen and the great grandfather of two. Funeral service Tuesday at 10 AM at the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. Calling hours Monday 4-7 PM. Burial will be in Mapleroot Cemetery, Coventry. Information and condolences at…

                • Gernt, Arthur R.

                  GERNT, ARTHUR R., 80, of the Redfern Apts., Riverside, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Pauline (Tiano) Gernt. Born in Pawtucket on Apr. 27, 1928, he was a son of the late Edmund and Bertha (Rosner) Kisiel-Gernt. Mr. Gernt was a WWII veteran, serving with the Marine Corps. Mr. Gernt owned the 305 Club, Lyon Ave., East Providence for many years. In addition to his wife of 55 years, he leaves his sons, Arthur R. Gernt, Jr. and his wife Deborah of North Smithfield…

                  • John F Calcagni - Cranston, RI

                    (10/11/08) Calcagni, John Francis 31, of West Melbourne, Florida and formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2008. He was the loving husband of Joy (Sweeney). John was the devoted so...

                    • Johnson, Theresa M.

                      JOHNSON, THERESA M., 82, of 466 Hunt Street, died Thursday at the Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the wife of the late Harold Johnson and George W. Auclair. Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the Leon and Cecille (Dube) Dube. She had been employed over 20 years by School House Candy. She then worked as a homemaker for the State of RI, retiring in 1981 due to illness. She was an Auxiliary member of the former Lefebvre American Legion Post 1271 and of the Notre Dame Woman's Club. She is…

                      • Joseph E. Dionne Sr.

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                        • Loretta E. Fontaine

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                          • Marie Claire (Vanasse) Nadeau - Fall River, MA

                            (10/10/08) Marie Claire (Vanasse) Nadeau, 94, of Westport, MA, wife of the late Wilfred E. Nadeau, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Born in Westport, she later returned as a permanent resident in 19...

                            • McDonnell, Grace I.

                              McDONNELL, GRACE, I., formerly of Tamarac Dr., Greenville passed away at Village at Waterman Lake Thursday. Born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Thomas and Grace (Dorman) McDonnell, she was a Secretary for many years. Grace is survived by her daughter Grace Dierssen and her husband Eric of Thornwood, NY, three grandchildren Kevin, Ryan, Daniel Dierssen, her sister in-law Esther Belcher of Foster, RI, and was sister of the late Thomas Belcher, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 8:30 AM…

                              • Mergener, Mary M. (Donnelly)

                                MERGENER, MARY M. (DONNELLY), 72, of Oak Grove Blvd., passed away Friday at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of Roland B. Mergener, they had been married for 48 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Charles J. and Catherine T. (Kennedy) Donnelly. She was a resident of North Providence since 1969. Mrs. Mergener was an accountant for her family's business, Donnelly's Clothing Stores for many years in addition to being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She was a communicant of St.…

                                • Nicholas Gallo

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                                  • Orpwood, Donna A. (Raymond)

                                    ORPWOOD, DONNA A. (RAYMOND), 46, of Kimberly Lane, died Thursday at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Stephen H. J. Orpwood. Born in Providence, she was a devoted daughter of Richard L. Raymond of Florida and Ann (Baccari) Raymond of West Warwick. Mrs. Orpwood was a Teacher for the Warwick School Department at Holliman School. She graduated from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor and Master Degree. She was a member of the Warwick Federation of School Teachers and was a communicant of…

                                    • Robert H. Newman Sr.

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                                      • Robert Spretrini - Warwick, RI

                                        (10/10/08) Robert Spretrini, 70, of Warwick, died Wednesday at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Ann M. (Carvalho) Spetrini. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Louis and Angelina (D...

                                        • Smith, David R.

                                          • Thomas Alton Piggot

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                                            • Towle, Rosalie H.

                                              TOWLE, ROSALIE H., 88, died Thursday at the Morgan Health Center. She was the wife of the late Alexander T. 'Sandy' Towle. She was a resident of Largo, FL for 20 years, previously living in Warwick for 39 years. Rosalie was the Assistant Registrar at the former Community College of R.I. retiring in 1983. She was past State President of the R.I. Congress of the PTA. A long time member of the Gaspee Days Committee, she had served as their Treasurer and Secretary. She leaves 2 sons: Richard H. Towle of…

                                              • Ventura, Felisimino

                                                VENTURA, FELISIMINO, 80, of Pawtucket, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the husband of the late Betty Jane Ventura, Linda Ventura, and Barbara Ventura. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Diamantino and Julia (Gaspar) Ventura. Mr. Ventura worked at the Central Lunch, Lebanon Mills and Pontiac Weaving before retiring. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. He is survived by his children, Victor, John, and Judith Ventura, and Kathleen Brin,…

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