Rhode Island Daily Obituaries

Brent, Allan BRENT, ALLAN, 79, of Melbourne, FL formerly of Providence, died Monday, July 21, 2008. Born in Providence, RI, Allan loved the outdoors and believed in community. He was an instructor and a trainer for the American Red Cross. In the summer he worked as an Aquatics Director and Swim Coach for private summer camps in NY for over 25 years. Allan served as a consultant and expert witness in Aquatics for attorneys in Florida and Rhode Island in litigations of catastrophic and debilitating incidents. He was an… Briggs, Frances M. BRIGGS, FRANCES M., 58, of St. Germain Manor, died Friday, July 18, 2008 at Memorial hospital after being stricken at home. She was the former wife of Elmer Blewitt of Florida. She was born in Westerly, RI, a daughter of the late Ralph and Madeline (Ritter) Briggs. She had been employed as a nursing assistant until retiring due to illness. She leaves a daughter, Carri A. Oliveira of Fl. A son Cal T. Blewitt of Fall River, Ma, a sister, Catherine Cassidy of Charlestown, RI and a brother Robert Briggs of Hope… Brown, George A. BROWN, GEORGE A. 'KAYO', 75, of Dexter Manor, died Friday, with his family at his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Laurence E. Brown Sr. and Goldie (Williams) Brown. He leaves his longtime companion, Dawn Addison, 1 brother, Laurence E. Brown Jr., 12 children, Georgia Moten, Gordon and Jason Smith, George, Lynette and Tyrone Lindsey, Stephen, Sterling, and Shea Washington, Tarina and George Botelho and Sandra Johnson. He leaves 48 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was… Cotnoir, Victoria J. (Costantini) COTNOIR, VICTORIA J. (COSTANTINI) 81, of Patrick Quinn Drive, West Warwick, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at West Shore Health Center in Warwick. She was the wife of Vincent W. Cotnoir. She was also the wife of the late George Kieburg. Born in North Providence, a daughter of the late Nando and Rose (Dantico) Costantini, she lived in Warwick for 40 years before moving to West Warwick 30 years ago. Mrs. Cotnoir was employed at Quonset Point, and later at the Crow's Nest in Apponaug. She was an avid… DeRobbio, Filomena V. DeROBBIO, FILOMENA V., 100, of Main street in Warren passed Monday. She was the devoted wife of the late Anthony DeRobbio She is survived by a son Anthony T. DeRobbio of Bristol; a grandson Joseph P. DeRobbio of Middletown; two great grandsons Jason and Adam DeRobbio both of Bristol; a great great granddaughter Kiara DeRobbio of Bristol; a sister Gloria V. Crowley of East Providence. Funeral Saturday 9:45 am at the Smith Funeral & Memorial Services in Warren, 11 am in St Mary of the Bay Church, Main… Hartwell Jr., Earl L. HARTWELL, EARL, L., JR., 81, a fire fighter with the Providence Fire Department for 38 years died Thursday, July 17, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Fitzsimmons) Hartwell. Born in Providence, a son of the late Earl L. and Auni (Tapola) Hartwell, he resided in Warwick before moving to Rotunda, FL. Mr. Hartwell was a WWII Navy veteran. He was the father of Colleen Landeche and Earl 'Lee' Hartwell. Grandfather of Megan Cosmo, Staff Sgt. Dennis Cosmo, Army Ranger, John and Sherri… Jones, Sidney M. JONES, SIDNEY M., 47, of Washington Avenue, died Saturday at Landmark Medical Center. Funeral 11am Saturday at Congdon St. Baptist Church, 17 Congdon St., Providence; viewing begins at 10am. Cremation will follow. www.Bright-FuneralHome.com Machado, Adelino MACHADO, ADELINO 69 of Richmond St, passed away Wednesday. He was the husband of Maria (Mello) Machado. He is survived by his wife, and brother of Jose Machado and Maria Gomes all of Bristol. Funeral 9 AM Saturday, Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Elizabeth Church, 577 Wood St. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery Visiting Hours Friday 4-8 PM. George Lima Funeral Home 367 High St. Bristol. Pontes, Alice PONTES, ALICE, 87, of Pawtucket Avenue, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in the Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Francisco 'Frank' Pontes. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Diogo and Anna (DeGraca) Mello. Mrs. Pontes was a jewelery worker for the Trifari Corporation for thirty years retiring in 1982. She leaves two sons William Perry of New Bedford, Mass., Joseph M. Perry of Hollywood, CA, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was the… Schindler, William D. SCHINDLER, WILLIAM, D., 60, formerly of Warwick, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Haven Health Center of Coventry. He was the husband of the late Madeline (Smith) Schindler. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Herman and Mildred (Moran) Schindler. He is survived by daughters, Kristin L. Barske and Kelly A. Paul, and brothers and sisters, James, Joseph, and Robert Schindler, Carol Zebrowski and Diane Sousa, and grandchildren, Michael Barske, Cody Machie, Ethan Paul, Savannah Barske, Logan… Smith-Hersey, Irene M. "Sally" (Anderson) SMITH-HERSEY, IRENE M. (ANDERSON) 'SALLY', 82, formally of Auburn Street died Wednesday at her Home. She was the wife of the late Ralph H. Smith and Charles W. Hersey. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Herbert C. and Irene (Trainor) Anderson, she had been a Cranston resident for most of her life. Mrs. Smith was a teacher at the Doric Day Nursery for 41 years retiring in 1990. She leaves 1 daughter, Janice A. Hill of Cranston; 2 sons Charles W. Hersey of Warwick and Donald C. Hersey of… Walker, Lucy (Amende) WALKER, LUCY (AMENDE) age 82 of Acton, July 20, 2008. Wife of Carlton J. Walker Jr. Mother of Jeff Walker of Port Deposit, MD and Leslie Walker Gabrilska of Townsend. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Sister of the late Ruth A. Roosa. Funeral Service, Friday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Anne's in-the-fFields Episcopal Church, 147 Concord Rd (Rte 126) Lincoln. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment will follw at Highland Memorial Park, 1 Rhode Island Ave., Johnston, RI. Gifts in her name… West, Barbara (Coffey) WEST, BARBARA (COFFEY), age 81, of Swansea died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of Charles E. West to whom she had been married for 55 years. She was born in Fall River the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Clark) Coffey and a graduate of the former Sacred Hearts Academy in Fall River. Mrs. West was employed as a Telephone Operator with the former New England Telephone for several years. Mrs. West was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi… Wood, Janet L. WOOD, JANET L., 70, wife of the late Kenneth G. Wood, died in Sarasota, Florida, on January 12, 2008 after a long illness. Mrs. Wood lived both in Warwick and Narragansett for many years before moving to Sarasota eight years ago. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 26, at 11 AM at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, East Beach Road, Charlestown, with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Mrs. Wood's memory to St. Andrew's Lutheran Church.