| BLAKE, HOWARD 'HOWIE', 79, passed away peacefully on Friday at Kent County Hospital. He resided with the compassionate care of Woodpecker Nursing Center in Coventry. He was the former husband of Patricia 'Trish' Blake who passed away July 8th. Born in Lawrence, MA, a son of the late Howard and Ruby Marshall Blake, Sr. He was a Rumford resident for 25 years before moving to Providence. He attended Moses Brown and Brown University. He was an Army veteran of the Korean war. He was a substance… BLAKE, PATRICIA 'TRISH', 74, peacefully passed on Wednesday. She resided under the superior and compassionate care of Steere House. She was the former wife of Howard 'Howie' Blake who passed away July 11th. Born in Utah, a daughter of the late Max Sheriger and Bernita 'Bunny' Clothier. Trish was a secretary at Brown University - List Art Center for many years before retiring. She was a Rumford resident for 25 years before moving to Providence. She is survived by her son, Chris Blake… COLE, ROBERT W., JR., 45, a mortgage broker and insurance agent, died Thursday, July 10, 2008 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved son of Robert W. and Pauline E. (Warden) Cole. Beloved father of Amanda Elizabeth Cole. Beloved brother of Brenda J. Fagundes and John A. Cole. Robert was a graduate of Pilgrim High School where he was a member of the football, baseball and the All-State wrestling team where he came in second place in his Junior year. He was also a graduate of CCRI. A memorial service will be held… CONTI, ANTHONY L., 90, formerly of Belmont Ave. died July 12, 2008, on his 90th birthday. He was the husband of the late Lucille (Tellier) Conti and the late Frances (Raposa) Conti. Born in East Providence he was the son of the late Angelo and Lucia (Lombardi) Conti. He worked as a laborer for Gilbane Construction Co. until retiring and was a member of Local 271 for 69 years. He is survived by his son; Anthony L. Conti Jr.and daughter-in-law Kathleen Conti of Warwick, his daughter Eileen Sims of Las Vegas… FRATANTUONO, RICHARD A., 62, of Silver Spring Street, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Priscilla (Silva) Fratantuono. They were happily married for 41 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine and Rose (Russo) Fratantuono. Mr. Fratantuono was a welder for Electric Boat and also a mail handler for the Providence Post Office for many years before his retirement. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.… HAMEL, NANCY A. (PRIESTLEY), 59, of Post Rd., an employee of St. Joseph's Hospital X-Ray Dept and a customer service representative for the Providence Gas Co. before retiring, died Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Home & Hospice Inpatient Center. A daughter of the late John J. and Helen M. (Geever) Priestley, she lived in Warwick for 25 years. Nancy was the beloved mother of Shena H. Hamel. Sister of Robert T. Priestley and Sharon J. Houle. Also survived by a niece, four nephews and two… JOHNSON, MURIEL (BARTON), 91, of Scituate, passed away unexpectedly in CT on July 2. She was the widow of Carl H. Johnson. Born in Dayville, CT, she was the daughter of the late William and Martha Barton. Living in Scituate for over 65 years, she had been a secretary for the Scituate School Department before retiring. She was a longtime member of the North Scituate Baptist Church, as well as being a member of the Gentian Garden Club and the Scituate Preservation Society. In addition, Muriel was a lifetime… KWOLEK, NETTIE A. (HRYCHA), 97, of Walker Avenue passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the Grandview Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Kwolek. Born in the Ukraine she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Hrycha. She lived in Lincoln for the past 50 years and was formerly of Central Falls. She is survived by her loving children Joan A. Gagnier, Joseph J. Kwolek and Michael C. Kwolek all of Lincoln. She also leaves 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 7… MARSHALL, JAMES W. 'BILL', 70, of Greenwich Avenue, died Sunday at Sunny View Nursing Home, Warwick. Husband of Eileen F. (O'Connell) Marshall. Son of the late Peter and Catherine (Jackson) Marshall. Father of James K. Marshall and Patricia E. Marshall, grandfather of Ella Jane Marshall and brother of the late John and Edward Marshall. The funeral of Mr. Marshall will be held Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. from THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A… PAUL, H. LEE JR., 86, of Harbor Hill Place, 159 Division Street, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008. He was the devoted husband of Danny-Lee (Fugate) Paul for 54 years. Born in Lynchburg, VA on October 21, 1921, he was the son of H. Lee Paul, Sr. and Annie Belle (Robertson) Paul. Mr. Paul was Professor Emeritus of Speech Pathology and Audiology at The State University of New York, Geneseo where he taught for 16 years. Previously he held a Professorship at Dartmouth College for 7 years. In addition he held… PETTIGREW, MARCIA (MILLER), 46, of Red Maple Road, died Saturday at Hallworth House, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Steven C. Pettigrew. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Joan M. (Divona) Miller; she had resided in Coventry since 1991. Mrs. Pettigrew was a graduate of Classical High School Class of 1979 and Bryant College Class of 1983. She was the loving mother of Charles W. Pettigrew of Warwick, and caring sister of Lynne M. Bell of Cranston. She was the sister of… Poisson, Elizabeth H. (McCreadie) POISSON, ELIZABETH H. (McCREADIE), 90, of Wake Robin Road died Saturday, July 12, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Camille E. Poisson. Born in Scotland, a daughter of the late Martin B. McCreadie, Sr. and the late Helen (Hutcheson) McCreadie, she had lived in Smithfield for many years before moving to Lincoln 25 years ago. Mrs. Poisson was an active member of the Washington Hills Tenants Association. She was loved by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Her sense of humor allowed her to live… RAMSTAD, YNGVE, a longtime University of Rhode Island economics professor and former department chair, died July 5, 2008, of complications from ALS. He was 67. The Rhode Island chapter of the ALS Association honored Yngve with its Brian Dickinson Courage Award on June 12. Although Yngve was unable to attend, more than three dozen colleagues and friends, including two from his high school years, were present. His daughter, Kathryn Ramstad-Albert, accepted the award on his behalf. Yngve was born March 20,… Santoro, Maria Domenica (Fraioli) SANTORO, MARIA 'MARY' DOMENICA (FRAIOLI), of Lincoln and Bonnet Shores Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 12, 2008 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Francesco 'Frank' Santoro. On June 24, 2008, they would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. On July 17th, the family will observe the 21st anniversary of Frank's passing. The family takes comfort in knowing that Mom and Dad will forever be reunited. Born in… SAUCIER, MARIE 'MEMERE', 99, wife of the late Leo J. Saucier, died Saturday at the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket. A resident of the Blackstone Valley, she had been a communicant of the former Notre Dame Church. Survived by one son, Leo E. Saucier of Coventry; three daughters, Irene Pagano of Cranston and Theresa Genereux and Pauline Bolduc, both of Pawtucket; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; and one brother, Eugene Plante of Uxbridge. Mass of… ST. ONGE, BRIAN, age 37, of 93 Bayview Avenue, Bristol, died Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the Miriam Hospital, he was the husband of Maria (Mendonca) St. Onge. Born in Providence a son of Roland and Martha (Huftalen) St. Onge of Bristol. Brian worked as a machinist for ATP in Bristol. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth's Church. A member of Tiverton Rod & Gun Club, he also loved fishing and football. Besides his wife of 17 years and parents he is survived by two sons Daniel and Troy St. Onge, two… |
Monday, July 14, 2008
Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 07/14/08
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