Monday, October 20, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 10/20/08

  • Avedisian, Marilyn Anita (Brodsky) (Wolfson)

    AVEDISIAN, MARILYN ANITA, (BRODSKY)(WOLFSON), of Cranston, RI, formerly of Canton, MA on Saturday, October 18, 2008. Beloved wife of Kachadour Avedisian and the late Robert Wolfson. Loving mother of Beth Wolfson and Chris Mullins of Peterborough, NH, Judy Wolfson and Marianne Wolfson-Milton of Northampton, MA and Harold 'Hank' and Amy Wolfson of Norwell, MA. Adored grandmother of Rachael and Hannah Wolfson and Janeia Wolfson-Milton. Graveside services at the Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West…

    • Barber, Fred Bernard

      Fred Bernard Barber, 76, of Mystic, died peacefully on Oct. 15 surrounded by his family, surrendering to his long battle with lung disease. He is survived by his loving wife whom he married at the Union Baptist Church of Mystic 56 years ago, Marion Bradley Barber; his daughters, Susan Gibson of Ledyard and Alison Wydler of Mystic and her husband James; a son, Fred Barber Jr. of Groton and his wife Lori; a granddaughter, Lauren Gibson; two grandsons, Andrew and Bradley Wydler; a great granddaughter, Sofia;…

      • Baxter Sr., William J.

        • Botelho, Concetta R. (Orefice)

          BOTELHO, CONCETTA R. 'CONNIE', (OREFICE), age 90, of 631 Wood Street, Bristol, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at St. Elizabeth's Manor, Bristol surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Jose G. Botelho. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Roger and Bridget (Tammaro) Orefice. Mrs. Botelho was a seamstress for the former Well Made Dress Shop in Warren for 12 years, worked in sales for the former Flo's Dress Shop for several years and…

          • Chartier, Louis A.

            CHARTIER, LOUIS A. 'DEWEY', 94, of Main Street, died Saturday. He was the husband of the late Lillian M. (Goudreau) Chartier. He is survived by a daughter, Pauline L. Gloria of Cumberland; a sister Eva A. Dube of Pawtucket; six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Jeannette R. Reilly and the brother of the late Arthur H. Chartier. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in The Chapel of The Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main…

            • Clayton J. Depot

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              • Connetti, Anna (Loffredo)

                CONNETTI, ANNA (LOFFREDO), 92, formerly of Irons Avenue, Johnston died on Sunday surrounded by her loving family at Harborside, Pawtuxet. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Connetti. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Antonio and Clementina (DelMonico) Loffredo. She would have celebrated her 93rd birthday next month. She was a former member of the Violet Hill Club and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. She leaves a daughter, Anne M. St. James and her husband George of Cranston,…

                • Costa, Eileen A. (Prete)

                  COSTA, EILEEN A. (PRETE), 76, of Mineral Spring Avenue, passed away on Saturday, October 18th at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Marie (Lapolla) Prete and had been the wife of the late John J. Costa. She was the mother of John A. Costa (Ret. P.P.D) and his wife Laurie (Sgambato) Costa; grandmother of 3 and great-grandmother of 4. Sister of Thelma A. D'Amico, Joseph W. Prete, and the late Lena Casolla, Joan-Ann M. Fuoroli and Marilyn…

                  • DeRestie, John A.

                    DeRESTIE, JOHN A. 'MAC', 83, passed away October 19, 2008. He was the husband of Marion A. (Moberg) DeRestie, with whom he just celebrated his 58th wedding anniversary with on October 10th. Born in E. Greenwich he was the son of the late Domenic and Celeste (Tortolano) DeRestie. He was a heavy equipment inspector at Quonset Point and at Davisville, a US Army WWII veteran and an avid gardener. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Beth E. DeRestie and her companion David Moore and Lisa A.…

                    • Elizabeth J. Dickson

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                      • Gallagher, Cheryl L. (Cournoyer)

                        GALLAGHER, CHERYL L. (COURNOYER), 52, of Panto Rd., passed away at Kent Hospital after being stricken at home, on Friday, October 17, 2008. She was the wife of Stephen E. Gallagher for 33 yrs. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Amelia S. 'Millie' (Czerkiewicz) Cournoyer of Lady Lake, FL and the late Richard G. Cournoyer. Cheryl, a lifelong resident of Kent County, was an administrative secretary at Our Lady of Czenstochowa Church for 19 years where she had touched the lives & hearts of…

                        • Garrison, Thelma R.

                          GARRISON, THELMA R., 82, of Danecroft Avenue, Greenville, died Friday, October 17, 2008 at her home. She was the wife of William A. Garrison. They had been married for 58 years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the youngest of seven of the late Horacio and Rosella (Paine) Gillpatrick. She had been a resident of Greenville for 56 years. She had worked in the milling department at AT Cross in Lincoln before retiring in 1988. Besides her husband she is survived by her son William A. Garrison, Jr. and his wife Arlene…

                          • Hallgreen, Barbara L.

                            HALLGREEN, BARBARA L., 79, of 35 Willis Street, Cranston passed away Saturday, October 18 at Miriam Hospital she was a former jewelry worker for years at the Lorac Company in Providence. She was the wife of the late Henry C. Hallgreen and also the late Thomas F. Flynn. Born in Portsmouth, RI, daughter of the late Antone Santos and Mary Bennett she was the loving mother of Ann T. Flynn and Veronica Flynn Rocha both of Cranston and Joanne Santos of Exeter, RI, John P. Santos of North Kingstown, loving…

                            • Homan, Blanche E. (Miller)

                              HOMAN, BLANCHE E. (MILLER), 90, of Greylawn Avenue, Warwick, passed peacefully into the Lord's hands surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Clifford L. Homan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Ralph E. and Myra M. (Cole) Miller, she lived in Warwick since 1950. A long-time member of the Lakewood Baptist Church, she served as a Deaconess, Sunday School Superintendent, and as a member of the choir. She was a Past Grand Deputy of…

                              • Lavar E. Clements

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                                • Margaret (Peg) Urquhart Mongeon

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                                  • Meek, Anna Margaret

                                    MEEK, ANNA MARGARET 'PEGGY', 91, of Harmony, RI, died Monday, October 13, 2008 at Philip Hulitar Hospice in Providence after a long illness. She was married to the late Ben W. Meek and was the daughter of Harvey Edgar and May Allen (Post) Newell. She lived in Ft. Wayne until her move to Harmony. She is survived by her brother Harvey Newell, Grand Rapids, MI; four children, Harriet, Albuquerque, NM; Thomas, Ft. Wayne, IN; Jeffrey, Harmony, RI; Jonathan, Hadley, MA; seven grandchildren and three great…

                                    • Poole, Hilda (Moreau)

                                      POOLE, HILDA (MOREAU), 85, died Friday, October 17, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Charles Poole. Mother of James and Cathy McDonough, Cecelia Gladu and step mother of Suzanne Balfour and Mary-Jane Hansen. Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445 will be appreciated. Information and guestbook, visit TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.

                                      • Reilley, John J.

                                        REILLEY, JOHN J., age 73 of North Providence, passed away on October 17th at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Londergan) Reilley. Born in Providence, a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Keenan) Reilley. Mr. Reilley was a resident of No. Providence for 47 years. He was a graduate of Providence College, and was a Veteran of the RI National Guard, retiring after 23 years of service to his country. He also worked in the telecommunications Industry for many years. John was a loving and…

                                        • Robert Jr., William H.

                                          ROBERT, WILLIAM H. JR., 84, of Smithfield, formerly of Lincoln, died Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, N. Providence. He was the husband of Adela 'Del' S. (Waskan) Robert. They had been married 64 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late William H. and Madeline (Lane) Robert. Mr. Robert was employed as head of security at Lincoln Greyhound Park until his retirement. He was also employed as by Lincoln Police Auxillary for a many years. He was a US Coast Guard veteran of WW II. He was…

                                          • Rogers Jr., William T.

                                            ROGERS, WILLIAM T. JR., 60 of Ft. Myers Fl. Formerly of West Warwick died Wed. Oct. 15th after a short illness. Born in Providence the son of William T, and Rose (Ricci) Rogers He is survived by his wife Ann M. (Dutilly) Rogers, his son Sean J. Rogers of Warwick, his mother Rose Rogers, sisters Linda Richman and Gail Hebert, all of Ft. Myers, several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at Hope Hospice In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be sent to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park…

                                            • Shirley A. Foran

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                                              • Vartian, Margaret A. (Powers)

                                                VARTIAN, MARGARET A. 'PEGGY' (POWERS) , 83, of Rhode Island Street, Cranston, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence after being stricken at home. She was the wife of the late Sesak H. 'Sal' Vartian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Bridget (Murray) Powers. She resided in Cranston for over forty years. Mrs. Vartian was a candy maker for Jane Arden Candy for over forty years until her retirement. She is survived by…

                                                • William J. Pioli

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