Rhode Island Obituaries

Monday, June 15, 2009

Rhode Island Obituaries 6/15/09

Saturday, June 13, 2009 3:00 AM

(06/13/09) Pawtucket ~ Alcide G. (DaSilva) Melo, 90, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio V. Melo. Born in St. Miguel, Azores, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late...

DeLellis, Argia (Uberti)

DeLELLIS, ARGIA (UBERTI) 87, died June 12, 2009. She was the wife of the late Jacob DeLellis Sr. Mother of Patricia Branch, Jacob Jr. and Peter DeLellis. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30am in St. Ann Cemetery Chapel. Visit nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

Gallo, Marion (Visconti)

GALLO, MARION (VISCONTI), 91, of East Greenwich formerly of Union City, NJ, entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 13, 2009 in Harborside Greenwood Nursing Home in Warwick. Beloved wife of the late Dante Gallo. Marion was a homemaker. Devoted mother of Marie Weiss of East Greenwich, RI and the late Dante Gallo, Jr. Dear sister of the late Frank Visconti, Margaret Visconti, Rose Corsi, Mildred DiPaolo. Loving grandmother of Danielle Weiss Medina, Jason Weiss, Dante, Charles, Michael, Amanda Gallo. Loving great grandmother of Carter Gallo, Alaina and Gabrielle Medina. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:30 AM at the LEBER FUNERAL HOME, Kennedy Boulevard at 20th Street, Union City, NJ then to St. Lawrence RC Church in Weehawken, NY where at 9:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Entombment Bergen Crest Mausoleum in North Bergen, NJ. The family will receive friends on Monday from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Donations to St. Gregory's Memorial Society, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick, Rhode Island 02886.

Guerin, Barbara B.

GUERIN, BARBARA B., 96, of 1163 Carlton Avenue, Burlington, NC died at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Sunday, June 7, 2009. A native of Kent County, RI, she was the wife of the late Theodore Albert Guerin and the daughter of the late George W. and Bertha M. (Northup) Seamans. She was a graduate of Rhode Island College and a retired elementary school teacher with the Cranston school system. Mrs. Guerin was a member of Elon Community Church United Church of Christ, the Daughters of the American Revolution and The Roger Williams Society. Survivors include her daughter, Judith Leipf of Burlington, NC; a son, David T. Guerin and wife, Margaret J. of Burlington, NC; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington, NC on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be held at East Greenwich Cemetery in East Greenwich, Rhode Island at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SPCA in North Carolina or Rhode Island.

Guinn, Fred H.

GUINN, FRED H., 88, of Johnston died Friday, June 12, 2009. He was the beloved husband for 67 years of Edesse (Leonard) Guinn. Born in Cumberland, a son of the late Jake W. and Bertha M. (Hathaway) Guinn. Mr. Guinn worked in the Maintenance Department of Texas Instruments in Attleboro for 30 years retiring in 1970. He was a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran serving in the African Theatre. He was a past troop leader for Troop 35 B.S.A. South Attleboro and a member of the South Attleboro American Legion Post. He lived in Attleboro, MA and Pompano Beach, FL before moving to Johnston in 1995. Besides his wife he is survived by his children; Paula Winsor, Kevin Guinn, Dennis Guinn, and Karen Birmingham; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Charles Guinn, Mildred Trowbridge, and Ethel Tomlinson. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial service Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 6 pm in the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rte. 44) Greenville. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to Meals on Wheels, 70 Bath St., Providence, RI 02908 will be appreciated. Information and guestbook, visit TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.

Hayden, Beatrice J. (Barrette)

HAYDEN, BEATRICE J. (BARRETTE), 91, formerly of Pleasant View Road, Warwick, died on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Westview Health Care Center in West Warwick. She was the wife of the late Thomas F. Hayden, and the mother of the late Dennis P. Hayden. Born in Warwick, a daughter of the late Aldege and Laura (Audette) Barrette, she was a life-long Warwick resident. She is survived by a sister, Claire Barrette of Warwick, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Corinne Resmini, Conrad, Norbert, George, and Rudolph Barrette. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 16, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter Church, 350 Fair Street, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are omitted. Kindly omit flowers. Mrs. Hayden was an advocate of Catholic education, establishing scholarship opportunities at Bishop Hendricken for those less fortunate. Contributions in her memory may be made Bishop Hendricken High School, 2615 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889. Arrangements by Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, Warwick.

Margaret A (Schoenfeld) Sweers - Pawtucket, RI

Friday, June 12, 2009 3:00 AM

(06/12/09) Pawtucket ~ Margaret A. (Schoenfeld) Sweers, 87, of Bucklin Street, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Sweers. Born in Pawtucket, a lifelong resident o...

Medeiros, Jose

MEDEIROS, JOSE, 86, of Catherine St, passed away June 13th. He was the husband of the late Fortunata (Soares) Medeiros. He is survived by daughters, Maria F. Silva of Bristol, Maria L. Leite of West Warwick, sister, Carolina Pereira of Relva, grandchildren, Tracy Silva, Stephanie Reynolds, Amy Ayotte, Christine Caramiciu. Funeral Tuesday 9 AM at the George C. Lima Funeral Home, 367 High St. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Elizabeth Church, 577 Wood St. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery Visiting Hours Monday 4-8 PM.

Michael Jusczyk - West Warwick, RI

Saturday, June 13, 2009 3:00 AM

(06/13/09) JUSCZYK, Michael, 84, of Carlson Cir., passed away Friday, June 12, 2009 at River View Health Care Community, Coventry. He was the husband of the late Elsie O. (Francis) Jusczyk. Born in W...

Mitchell, Eddie H. "Mitch"

MITCHELL, EDDIE H. 'MITCH' 81, of Herndon, VA formerly of East Providence, RI entered into eternal life on Monday May 4th, 2009. He was the husband of the late Gladys Mitchell (Anne). Born in Jackson Tennessee, son of the late Eddie H. Mitchell and Juanita (French) Mitchell. After graduating from Mary High School he enlisted in the U. S. NAVY. During his tenure he served on the USS WASP and USS TARAWA. Mitch was a WWII veteran. He retired from the U.S. Navy 1966. Mitch is also listed in the Navy Memorial located in Washington, DC. Mitch also retired from the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. He was a Mason, a member of the Irreproachable Beneficial Association (IBA), and the American Legion. He enjoyed horse racing, playing cards. Mitch leaves to cherish his memories one daughter Sonja Mitchell-Perry of Reston , VA and a step-daughter Gail Lincoln of Herndon, VA, grandchildren Marlo Lincoln , Qiana Forbes and Rodney Perry all of VA. Siblings include sister Clara Reeves, brother Cecil Mitchell both of Chicago IL, brother Clifford Mitchell of Lithonia, GA, and brother Ernest Mitchell of Jackson, TN. He was also brother of the late Mildred Gaynor. Mitch leaves behind a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews and good friends. He will always be remembered as 'One of a Kind' Interment will be held with full military honors on Monday August 3, 2009 at 1pm at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington.

Murphy, Thomas J.

MURPHY, THOMAS J., 83, died Saturday, June 13, 2009. He was the beloved husband for 60 years of Teresa M. (Sweeney) Murphy. Born in Cheshire, CT, the son of the late Thomas J. and Lillian Murphy, he resided in Edgewood for 53 years. He was the father of Karen A. LaCrosse, Thomas J. Murphy, III, James F. Murphy, Ann M. Murphy, Joseph L. Murphy and Janet M. Stark. He also leaves 8 grandchildren. He was a devoted husband and father and will be missed. All who knew him thought him to be a kind, generous and caring man. Mr. Murphy was a graduate of Bryant University and was a standout kicker on their football team. He later played for the South Providence Swans. He began his business career with Industrial National Bank and later became a commercial real estate/business broker and was involved in a variety of business enterprises. A WWII Navy veteran, he served in the Pacific Theatre Of Operations and was undefeated on the Navy's amateur boxing team. He was a Rotarian with the Providence Rotary Club for nearly 50 years and gave generously of his time. He was an avid golfer and member of Crestwood Country Club for 25 years. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Paul Church, St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial with military honors in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. Visiting hours Tuesday 5-8 PM. Information and guestbook, visit www.TheQuinnFuneral Home.com

Robert "Bobby" A Frederick - Fall River, MA

Sunday, June 14, 2009 3:00 AM

(06/14/09) Robert A. Bobby Frederick, 78, of Kennedy St., Fall River, husband of Janet K. (Nickerson) Frederick, died Saturday, June 13, 2009. A member of the Carpenters Union, Local 1305, Sergeant Major...

Schultz, Irene M. (Hoffman)

SCHULTZ, IRENE M. (HOFFMAN), passed away at her family's home on Saturday. She was the wife of the late Walter 'Bud' Schultz for 57 years. She was the mother of Michael of Tucson, Arizona, Robert of Las Vegas, Nevada, Joyce Smith-Corrente of Cranston and 'Nanny' to Erin and Peter Smith. Irene was the cherished sister of Irma Krein of Lake Forest, California and the late Jordan Hoffman. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00am in The Butterfield Chapel 500 Pontiac Avenue Cranston. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park Johnston. Donations to Beacon Hospice would be appreciated. To sign an online guestbook or for directions to the funeral home please visit www.THEBUTTERFIELD HOME.com

Souza Sr., Robert

, SOUZA, ROBERT SR., 73 of Long Lane died Friday June 12, 2009 at RI. Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Ricci) Souza. Born in Bristol he was a son of the late John and Mary (Arruda) Sousa. And stepson of the late Virginio Couto. He lived in Warren for over 50 yrs. He was the owner and president of Massasoit Realty, owner of the former Hat Trick restaurant and the Bristol IGA Foodliner. He was also a manager in the Wholesale food industry. He was a member of the West Barrington Men's Club and the Swansea Country Club. He was a huge fan of the Providence and Boston Bruins, the Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He has one son Robert Souza, Jr. and his wife Joy of Cranston, one daughter Karen E. Souza of Wallinford CT. and 4 grandchildren Caitlin, Alexandria, Madeline, and Abigail. He was a brother of the late Henry, Norman, and Gerald Souza. His Funeral will be Wednesday at 8:00am from WILBUR-ROMANO Funeral Home 615 Main St. Warren. With a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00am in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Metacom Ave, Warren. VISITATION TUESDAY 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to 931 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 3004 Warwick RI. 02886. For online guest book visit www.mem.com

Trotter, Joseph

TROTTER, JOSEPH, 94, of Anoka Avenue, died peacefully on June 13, 2009. He was the husband of Carmella (Chianese) Trotter and the late Rose (Cicerone) Trotter. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Frederick and Lillian (Cimerelli) Trotter. Mr. Trotter was the owner of the former Trotter's Penny Candy Store of Barrington and Trotter's Book Store in Warren. He was a physical therapy assistant at Rhode Island Hospital for 27 years before retiring in 1987. Joseph was a book and card collector and was an avid reader. He was a devoted Boston Red Sox and Providence College Friars fan. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters; Beverly Ann Martel of Lady Lake, FL, Maureen R. Noel of Barrington, Sandra Jene Miller of Seekonk, MA and Lori Ann Moniz of Barrington, two brothers; Ralph Trotter of Bristol and William Trotter of Lincoln, ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, nine great great grandchildren and three great great great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Eva DiBenedetto, Concetta and Arthur Trotter. His funeral will be held on Wednesday June 17, 2009 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Ave nue, Riverside at 8:30 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angel Church, Maple Avenue, Barrington at 10 am. Burial will follow in Santa Maria del Campo Cemetery, Upland Way, Barrington. Calling hours are Tuesday 4-8 pm.

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Sunday, December 14, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 12/14/08

Blouin Sr., Romeo J.

BLOUIN, ROMEO J. SR., 88, of Market Street passed away Friday at Grace Barker N.H. in Warren. He was the devoted husband of the late Josephine Sottile Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd, Warren, where family will receive friends Wednesday 4-7pm. Funeral Thursday 8:45am at the funeral home, 10 am in St. Jean the Baptiste Church. Burial will be in St Jean the Baptiste Cemetery. For additional information please visit www.celebratewithsmith.com.

Brown, Kenneth R.

BROWN, KENNETH R., of Coyle Ave., Rumford, died Friday, December 12, 2008 at home. He was the husband of Carol Nelson. They had been married 18 years. Mr. Brown was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Cummings) Brown. He was a meat cutter at BJ's Wholesale club in South Attleboro for many years. Ken enjoyed Golf, watching football and long walks on the beach. He was particulary fond of time spent with his family and friends. Besides his wife he leaves his mother in law Theresa Nelson, his brother in laws, John Nelson and Fred Britland, his sister in Law Cheryl Britland, his nieces, Heather and Bethany Britland and his loving dog, Chi Chi. Mr. Brown was the Son in law of the late John Nelson the brother of the late Donald and John Nelson, Elizabeth, Helen, Theresa, Hope, Shirley, Eleanor, Beverly, and Elaine. His funeral and burial will be private. For guest book signatures, please visit manningheffern.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI 169 George St, Pawtucket RI, 02860 in Mr. Brown's memory.

Cambio, Marie E. (Simonelli)

CAMBIO, MARIE E. (SIMONELLI), of Providence, died Tuesday. She was the wife of the late Donald U. Cambio. They had been married for 35 years. Born in Providence and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Theresa (Rossi) Simonelli. Ms. Cambio worked in the business office of the Providence Journal for over 20 years before retiring in 1987. She is survived by a son, Donald A. Cambio of Warwick. Her funeral will be held MONDAY at 9:00 A.M. from the A. TARRO & SONS Funeral Home, 425 Broadway, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in St. Peter & Paul Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting Hours MONDAY 8-9 A.M.

Deasy, Robert L.

DEASY, ROBERT L., 77, of Gibbs Street Rumford, the longest serving Professor at Providence College, died peacefully on December 11, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Dolores J. (Peckham) Deasy and the late Louise Ann (Gibbs) Deasy. Born in Rumford on October 13, 1931, a son of the late John P. and Helen (McCoart) Deasy, he was a lifelong resident of Rumford. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son; Robert Deasy of East Providence, a daughter; Leeann Dias and her husband Gregory of Rumford, Katy Krupa and her husband Jeff of Charlotte, NC and Maribeth Knox of Riverside, five grandchildren; Courtney, Robert and Ali Hayes, Michael and Sean Krupa, a brother; John Deasy and his wife Ann of Bridgewater, MA, a sister-in-law; Rosalind Deasy of Riverside, nine nephews and one niece. He was the brother of the late Richard M. Deasy. After attending local public schools in the Rumford area, he graduated from St. Raphael Academy in 1949 and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Providence College in 1953, where he holds the distinction of being the first student to graduate with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. He served with distinction in the U.S. Army and received his Masters Degree from Fordham University. Professor Deasy began his 52 year teaching career at Providence College in 1956, during which time he had the honor and privilege of teaching over 20,000 students before retiring in May of this year. During his tenure at PC, he was a member of the first Providence College Faculty Senate, directed the Humanities Department from 1965-1987, received the Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Faculty Service in 1983 and was inducted into the Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society in 1991. He was the chairmen of the History Department from 1992-1994 and was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Service Award in 2006. He was actively involved in St. Margaret's Parish serving as an usher for many years. His funeral will be held on Tuesday December 16 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:30 am with a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Church, Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford at 10 am. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday 2-4, 7-9 pm. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Professor Deasy's memory to the Providence College National Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI, 02918 or St. Margaret's School Endowment Fund, 42 Bishop Avenue, Rumford, RI, 02916 would be deeply appreciated.

Devine-Kingsbury, Edna M.

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Donald M Gibson, Sr. - North Kingstown, RI

Saturday, December 13, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/13/08) Donald M. Gibson, 88 of North Kingstown died Friday December 12, 2008 at Scalabrini Villa Nursing Center, North Kingstown. He was the husband of the late Jean ( Ahles ) Gibson Born in Cresso...

Doris L Mayoh - East Providence, RI

Saturday, December 13, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/13/08) East Providence Doris L. Mayoh, 87, of Newman Avenue, Rumford died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of th...

Doris W (Mathewson) Kehr - Coventry, RI

Saturday, December 13, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/13/08) Coventry Doris W. Kehr, 85, of Mulhearn Drive, died peacefully at home on Thursday with her daughter. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert L. Kehr to whom at the time of his death in 2006 sh...

Gibson, Donald M.

may call at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, Monday 4-8 p.m. Burial with full military honors at RI Veterans Cemetery will be private. Should friends desire contributions to the RI Food Bank will be appreciated. Information and condolences at www. carpenterjenks.com

Kaskel, Marylinne

KASKEL, MARYLINNE of Glenmont, NY passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manhattan, NY on April 1st, 1927. She was the daughter of Harriet Solomon, Richard Robertson and the adopted daughter of Jerome Solomon all of New York City. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Dr. Stewart A., 3 Loving children, Rick (Melissa) of East Greenwich, RI, Ira and Dean (Lorrie), and her brother Ron (Diana) Solomon, (niece Heather), Pre-Deceased Brother David, sister in law Judy (nephew Michael) and a very loving group of grandchildren Justin, Miriam, Matthew all of East Greenwich, RI, Ashley, Zachary, Carl, Jacquelyn and Jaime.. Services and interment were held in Albany, NY on Sunday December 7, 2008 If one wishes to celebrate her life, a contribution in her memory, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. To sign the online family guest book, please visit, www.levinememorialchapel.com

Kawa, Sheila A.

KAWA, SHEILA A., 54, of West Greenwich, died Thursday December 11 at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA. She was the beloved wife of Russell A. Kawa. Born in Warwick, a daughter of Helen D. (Szura) Studley of West Greenwich and the late Robert A. Studley, Sr. Besides her husband and mother she is survived by two brothers: Robert A. Studley, Jr. and Gary A. Studley both of West Greenwich and five nieces and nephews. Service will be Private. Should friends desire contributions to St. John's Lodge #1, Scholarship Fund, c/o Edward F. Ellsworth, 9 Grassy Plain Rd., Barrington, RI 02806 in Sheila's memory will be appreciated. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.

Kehr, Doris W.

KEHR, DORIS W., 85, of Mulhearn Drive, died peacefully at home on Thursday with her daughter. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert L. Kehr to whom at the time of his death in 2006 she had been married to for 62 years. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Elmer S. and Mildred W. (Harris) Mathewson. For several years she worked as a bookkeeper and statistical typist for the late William J. Kane, CPA. She is survived by her daughter Karen L. (McGinnes) Joovelegian and her husband George of West Greenwich, her sister Eleanor L. Lynch of Coventry and her adopted son, Pete. A private graveside service will be held by her family. Should friends desire, donations in her memory may be made to VNA of Care New England Hospice, 51 Health Ln., Warwick, RI 02886. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.

Lacroix, Odile H. (Gourd)

LACROIX, ODILE H. (GOURD), 93, formerly of Lexington Avenue, West Warwick, died on Friday, December 12, at Riverview Healthcare Community in Coventry. She was the wife of the late Adrien Autotte and Emile L. Lacroix. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Alexandre and Hattie (Fontaine) Gourd, she was a life-long West Warwick resident. Mrs. Lacroix worked as a waitress for many years at the Log Cabin Restaurant, Newberry's, and Arctic News, before becoming co-owner of Mac's Bowl with her husband Emile in 1957. Together they ran the business until Emile's death in 1965. Odile continued the successful management of the bowling alley until age 78, when she relinquished operation to her son Roger. She continued to work 'full time' until age 87. Mrs. Lacroix was a communicant of St. John's parish and a member of its choir for many years. She was also a long-time member of the Daughters of Isabella, Nina Circle #67. She was an avid Red Sox fan. Mrs. Lacroix is survived by her son, Roger Lacroix and his wife Deborah, of Coventry; her daughter, Judith Archambault, and her husband Lionel, of Narragansett; five grandchildren, Sean Davies, Mark Davies, Gary Davies, Daniel Lacroix, and Allison Levesque; two step-grandchildren, Eric and Curt Archambault; and six great-grandchildren, Emma, Jayne, Sam, Madelyn and Annalise Davies, and Connor Archambault. She was pre-deceased by her five brothers, Henri Danis, Raphael, Clovis, Gideon, and Normand Gourd, and two sisters, Rachel Mayette and Isabelle White. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 16, at 9 a.m. from the Potvin & Cotter Funeral Home, 45 Curson Street, West Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Church, Legris Avenue, West Warwick. Visiting hours are Monday 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Crossroads RI, 54 Providence Street, West Warwick, RI 02893, or RI Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907.

Marra, Rosemarie (DeLuise)

MARRA, ROSEMARIE (DeLUISE), 81, of Providence, passed away on December 5, 2008. She was the beloved wife of 48 years of Michael Marra and daughter of the late John and Livia (Sanita) DeLuise. Mrs. Marra was employed at the Providence Fire/Police Headquarters as the Secretary to several Fire Marshalls working in the Fire Prevention Office, retiring in 1995. She was lovingly know as 'Ma Barker.' She was a longtime communicant of St. Ann Church, participating in many parish activities along with her husband, Michael. She was a 1945 graduate of Hope High School. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Anthony J. Marra; and her daughters, Gerianne (Marra) Martin and her husband, Robert D., Sr, and Marianne Marra. Visitation Monday MORNING, 8:30-10:30 AM, in the A.A. MARIANI & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St. in Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 AM in St. Ann Church, Hawkins St., Providence. Burial in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. WWW.MARIANIANDSON.COM

Martone, Viola (Martino)

MARTONE, VIOLA (MARTINO), 82, of Scituate Vista Dr., Cranston, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Providence. She was the former wife of the late Anthony A. Martone Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria (Caruso) Martino. Viola was a courageous woman with an invincible will to live; she was a cancer survivor many times in her life. Viola was a member and volunteer at the Cranston Senior Center for many years. She was the devoted mother of Pat Lupo of Johnston, Sandra Rondina of Middletown, Marie Martone of Wickford, Bernice Mignanelli of North Scituate, Diane DiNobile and Antoinette Lamontagne both of Johnston, Veronica Napolitano of Hopkinton, and the late Wendy Smith and Anthony A. Martone Jr. She was the grandmother of sixteen and the great grandmother of four. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Marys Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. VISITING HOURS Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: STAND UP TO CANCER 1201 West 5th St. Suite: T 700 Los Angeles, CA 90017. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

Mayoh, Doris L.

MAYOH, DORIS L., 87, of Newman Avenue, Rumford died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of the late Frank H. and Hilda (Gray) Mayoh, she had lived in Pawtucket for 40 years before moving to Rumford 7 years ago. Miss Mayoh was an administrative assistant for Graphic Communications, Inc., East Providence for 10 years before retiring. She was a graduate of Pawtucket High School and Bryant College. She was a past president of the Women's Advertising Club of Rhode Island. A member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Pawtucket, she was a member of the Altar Guild, the ECW, the Women's Guild, a Sunday School teacher and was active in its Thrift Shop. She is survived by one sister, Helen F. Greenhalgh of Bristol; two grandnephews, Daniel Hey of Warwick and James Hey of Attleboro, MA. She was the aunt and godmother of the late Lynne Hey and the sister of the late James E. Mayoh. A Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving will be held THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 at 11 A.M. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling Hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Miss Mayoh's memory to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfh.com. Arrangements by BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

McClure, Dorothy (Brown)

McCLURE, DOROTHY (BROWN), 90, formerly of Warwick, died peacefully in her sleep at Linn Health Care Center, East Providence, RI on Thursday, December 11, 2008. She was born March 21, 1918 in Cranston, Rhode Island. She was the daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Rogers) Brown. Dorothy was a 1937 graduate of Aldrich High School and enjoyed many reunions with her classmates over the years. She volunteered with the Red Cross during WWII and with Kent County Memorial Hospital in the early years of its development. She retired from General Electric in 1983 and for the next twenty years volunteered as a tax counselor for the elderly. In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded in death by brothers James E. Alexander, Jr. and Frederick G. Brown; nephews Frederick A. and John H. Brown, and niece Catherine Brown Souza. She is survived by nieces Eleanor Worthington of Huntsville, AL, Dorothy Harris of Wakefield, Elizabeth Graham of Greenville, Francine Rossignol of Warwick, Susan Weber of Clinton, MD, Patricia Brown of Coventry and nephews Frederick J. Brown of Rumford, Alexander Brown, III of Providence and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 PM, Monday, December 15 in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church of the Transfiguration, 1665 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 02905, or to the RI Food Bank. Interment will be at Glenwood Cemetery, East Greenwich.

Richard Jr., Donald C.

RICHARD, DONALD C. JR., 72, of Aldrich Road died Friday, December 12, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of Jean M. (Pizzuti) Richard and the husband of the late Ann C. J. (Pickhover) Richard. Born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Donald C. and Ella (Derry) Richard, he had lived in Pawtucket for 26 years before moving to Glocester 23 years ago. Mr. Richard was a machinist and later an electronic assembler for Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Co., North Kingstown for 32 years, retiring in 1998. An active mason, he was a past master of Jenks Lodge #24, F. & A.M., Pawtucket, the secretary of Daylight Lodge #48, F. & A.M., Cranston and was the Grand Lecturer for the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. He was an honorary member of Mount Moriah Lodge #8, F. & A.M., Lincoln. He served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard during peacetime. He also served on the Board of Wardens for the Harmony Fire Department for several years. He was a communicant of St. Philip's Church, Greenville. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Catherine L. 'Cathy' Richard of Warwick; two sons, Donald C. 'Doni' Richard III of Warwick and Peter L. Richard of Mt. Juliet, TN; two stepdaughters, Patricia Ciarlo and Susan Staniorski, both of Scituate; one stepson, Richard Springob of Grafton, MA; one brother, Robert Richard of Guilford, CT; ten grandchildren; two great granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. A Masonic Service will be held MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 at 6:30 P.M. at BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 at 9:30 A.M. in St. Philip's Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln MONDAY 3-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Richard's memory to CHIPS, c/o Grand Lodge of RI, 222 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfh.com.

Ruth S Gardner - Providence, RI

Saturday, December 13, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/13/08) Providence Ruth Stone Gardner, 98, formerly of Beneficent House, an executive secretary with the law firm of Edwards & Angell for twenty-eight years before retiring in 1975, died Wednesday, December...

Sharples, Erika

SHARPLES, ERIKA. Beloved wife of Alfred P. Sharples. Calling hours are on Monday from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln followed by committal prayers at RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, South County Trail, Exeter, at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be appreciated.

Turner, Elizabeth (Hartley)

hip Baptist Church, was a member of many social groups, and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and bowling. She is survived by her daughter, Hope A. Hawkins and son-in-law, Joseph D. Hawkins of Warwick, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren, and a niece. She is the sister of the late Stewart L. and Milton J. Hartley. Her funeral and burial will be private. Arrangements by THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org

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