| Read more... ALMEIDA, RAYMOND 66, of Warren and Hog Island, died Wednesday, at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of Joyce (Fairchild) Almeida. He was a teacher at Warwick Veterans High School, where he also coached football and track. He also coached football in New London, CT, and was a member of TKE while at URI. He was a son of the late John and Herminia (Sousa) Almeida. He was the father of Douglas G. Almeida of Cranston and Rebecca A. Perry and her husband Matthew of Warwick. Brother of James Almeida, Mary… BOYD, GRACE L., 68, of Longs, SC, died Thursday, July 3, 2008 at her home. Born on June 26, 1940 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Irene (Frazier) Sheehan. Grace lived most of her life in Tiverton and Portsmouth, RI until moving to Longs on her retirement. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John 'Jack' Boyd of Longs; two sons, Patrick Boyd of Cranston and John C. Boyd; one daughter, Pamela Brady of Newport; one sister, Linda Kirby of Tiverton; and four… Helen W. Brewster, 87, of Stonington, beloved wife of the late William Brewster, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born on Dec. 8, 1920 in Naugatuck, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anne Woll and lived in Stonington since 1958. Helen was a longtime communicant of St. Mary's Church Stonington, and a member of the Wadawanuck Club and the Stonington Harbor Yacht Club. She dedicated her time and efforts with Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New… CONBOY, JAMES 'JIM', 81, of Smithfield Rd., passed away on the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Aug. 22, 2008 at Miriam Hospital. Born in County Leitrim, Ireland, a son of the late Patrick and Margaret (Kelleher) Conboy. Mr. Conboy was a Senior Mail Supervisor at the Lincoln Campus of C.C.R.I. for many years before retiring in 1990. He is survived by his loving sister, Sister Mary Conboy, O.S.F.; a nephew, Colin Conboy and his wife Betty; two nieces, Christine Conboy, and Teresa Stebbings and her… Read more... Read more... HAYTER, ANTHONY H. C., passed away Friday. He was the husband of Marjorie (Lavioe) (Gorman) Hayter. His funeral will be held Tuesday, August 26, at 11 AM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. Calling hours 4-8 PM, Monday. In leiu of flowers, donations may be made to Team Gorman, 275 Pine Swamp Road, Cumberland, RI 02864, for more information visit teamgorman.org. Directions/guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com Howard, Katherine "Kitty" (Holloway) HOWARD, KATHERINE 'KITTY' (HOLLOWAY), 90, of Kingstown Road, died Thursday. She was the wife of the late Frank L. Howard, and the former wife of Eugene Winslow of New Hampshire. Born in Alton, IL, she was a daughter of the late W. Rupert and Constance Violet (Gould) Holloway. In 1939, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison majoring in modern dance, a new major being offered. In 1942, she came to Rhode Island State College, now URI, to be on the faculty of the Physical Education… JILLSON, LAWRENCE E., 75, of Russell Lane, died August 22, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Margaret R. (Bourgeois) Jillson. Born in Barnstable, MA, he was a son of the late Everett J. and Lillian M. (St. Peter) Jillson. Lawrence retired from Electric Boat, Quonset, where he worked for 16 years. He previously worked for Gorham and the ATX division of A.T. Cross. He was a 4H leader and 4H All Star. Lawrence was a goalie for the Smithfield Old Timers and was an assistant… JOHNSON, ELIZABETH, 93, a resident of Charlesgate Nursing Center died at the center on August 21, 2008. She was the wife of the late Archie R. Johnson. She was born in Baltimore, MD; a daughter of the late Louis and Bettie (Bailey) Marshall. She was the mother of Clifford L. Marshall and the late Jessie Wilson. She is step-mother of Archie R. Jr., Jessie R., Raymond R., Rev. Tyrone D. Johnson, Margaret Rutledge, the late Roberta M. Hinton and Ina M. King. She had 90 grandchildren, over 200… Read more... LAKE, CATHERINE B. (WIKE), 94, formerly of 2220 Warwick Ave, died Saturday, August 23, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Home. She was the wife of the late Franklin H. Lake for 64 years and a daughter of the late Harold B. and Angela A. (McCusker) Wike. She was a member of the Meadowbrook Terrace Assoc. Mrs. Lake was the beloved mother of Barbara A. Peterson and her husband Richard of Holderness, NH and Warwick, grandmother of Karen Flint and her husband John of Narragansett, David Peterson and his wife Rachael of… LLOYD, DONALD W. D.V.M., 76, of Mendon, MA, died Thursday at Tufts Medical Center Boston. He was the husband of the late Rolande (Fiola) Lloyd. He was born in Tewksbury, MA, a son of the late Elmer & Elizabeth Lloyd. He was a Veterinarian for over 30 years at the Raynham Dog Track, and he was still currently practicing there. He had served in the US Navy as a machinist from 1951 until 1955. He was a graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School Class of 1950. He was also a Graduate of Michigan… Martin, Margaret A. "Margie" (Sanberg) MARTIN MARGARET A. (SANBERG) 'MARGIE' 56, of Manton Ave., died Monday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Quonset Point, RI, she was a daughter of the late Conrad and Mary F. (Flynn) Sanberg. Margie was a hairdresser, and manager, at the Elmhurst Beauty Salon, for many years. She leaves two sons, Damian Sanberg and David Sanberg-Martin; three daughters, Stacey, Alicia and Georgia Sanberg; a brother, Richard D. Sanberg; a grandson, George Sanberg; and her close friend, Roseanne Noonie Riley. She was… MARTONE, ARMANDO S. 83, of Edgeware St. in Charlestown passed away at home on Wednesday August 20th. He was the husband of the late Barbara E. (Smith) Martone. Born in Providence on January 1, 1925, a son of the late Espedito and Civita (DiSanto) Martone, he has been a resident of the South County area for the past 45 years coming from Johnston. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army. For 30 years he had worked as a construction foreman for the Gilbane Corporation retiring in 1985. He was a member… Read more... OKEEFE, DENNIS 67, of Tiverton, RI passed away Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Marjorie E. Jensen and former husband of Lindelle Perry OKeefe. Born in Bronx, NY, son of the late Eugene and Marie R. (McGrath) OKeefe, he had lived in Tiverton for the past 28 years. Mr. OKeefe served his country in the United States Navy. A graduate from Hofstra University with a degree in Civil Engineering, he made a career in commercial construction working for several companies… Rotondo Jr., Robert L. (Bobby) ROTONDO, ROBERT (BOBBY) L. JR., 55, Edgewood, died Friday August 15, 2008 Feast Day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Jesus. Devoted to our Holy Mother, Bobby attended St. Paul Church and educated by the Sisters at St. Michael Parochial School. Bobby was an auxiliary member of the PPD and served in the Navy Cadets where he was chosen to solo rifle perform for the national Admiral. He worked as a security officer and personal bodyguard for Tiny Tim and other celebrities. Bobby was a high… SIMMONS, HELEN (BROWN), 76, of 410 Cahir Street, died Friday at RI Hospital. Born in Crystal, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas E. Brown Sr. and Bertha (Shepardson) Brown. She was a retired inspector of Gorham silver products, a division of Textron. Mother Simmons is survived by son, Tavon Simmons of Providence, brother, Curtis Brown of Buffalo, NY, and sisters, Deborah Ingram and Maxine Brown, both of New York, NY, and Synetha Gray of Ohio. She was the sister of the late Thomas E. Brown Jr., Doris Gray,… SORMANTI, CORINNE V., 82, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arduino and Angelina (Simonelli) Sormanti. She was a recorder of deeds for the City of Providence until retiring in 1985. Corinne was a loving mother and grandmother. She leaves a son, James Sormanti and his wife Diane; a daughter, Kathleen Sormanti and a granddaughter, Marina Sormanti. She was the sister of the late Dante, Gene, Walter and Ada Sormanti. Her funeral will be held… SPARGO, MARY A. 'MAE' (LYNCH)100, of Barstow Road died Friday at Victoria Court. She was the wife of the late Francis A. Spargo Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John J. and Katherine (McMahon) Lynch, she had been a Warwick resident for 60 years. Mrs. Spargo was the co-owner of the F.A. Spargo Company for 30 years before retiring in 1985. She was a communicant of St. Peter Church and was a member of the Rosary and Altar Society. Mrs. Spargo was the aunt of Maureen Lynch Bennett of… STEERE, GEORGE O., SR., 94, of John Steere Road, Chepachet, died Friday, August 22, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn M. (Guthrie) Steere for 57 years. Born in Chepachet, a son of the late John P. Steere, Sr. and Lydia Annie (Olney) Steere, he lived in North Smithfield before retiring to the family farm in Chepachet. Mr. Steere was the Vice President of the William Heller Co. and General Manager of Hanora Spinning Division of First Republic Corp. of America. He also was the owner and… Read more... Thomas, Mathilda "Tillie" (Jaegle) THOMAS, MATHILDA (JAEGLE) 'TILLIE', 90, of St. Elizabeth Way, formerly of Coventry, died Friday, August 22, 2008 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Thomas. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Heinrich and Louise (Burklee) Jaegle. Mrs. Thomas was a bookkeeper for Atlas Chain Co. for 20 years before retiring. She was a graduate of Bryant-Stratton College, a member of the 1918 Club and a former member of the Business & Professional Womens… VANNER, THOMAS N., Master Gunnery Sgt., 68, of Carlisle, PA. died August 14, 2008 at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia PA. Son of the late Theodore H. Vanner and Louise D (Beleveau) McCormick. He graduated Warwick Veterans High School in 1959. Sgt. Vanner was a veteran of the Vietnam War while serving with the Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. of Carlisle, a son, Patrick of Maryland, a daughter Carrie Sheffield and her husband Robert of Knoxville, TN., his brother Theodore and sister… WILKINSON, STANLEY JR., 84, of Homosassa and Raymond, ME, a retired U.S.A.F. Colonel, died August 19, 2008 in the Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Barbara (Stevens) Wilkinson. Col. Wilkinson was born in Providence, educated in Cranston graduating from Cranston High School in 1942 after which he attended Air Command & Staff College and later U.R.I. His thirty-year career in the U.S.A.F. included WWII, the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam War. One of his proudest memories includes 280… |
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/24/08
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