Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 10/01/08

  • Alice Therrien

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    • Baril, Paul R.

      BARIL, PAUL R., 82, of Polo St, Pawtucket died Monday, September 29, 2008 at the Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilation Center. He was the husband of the late Theresa Baril. Mr. Baril was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Emil and Marie (St. Denis) Baril. He was a mechanic for Corning Glass and then GTE in Central Falls for many years. Mr. Baril was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII, serving in the South Pacific. He leaves a son, David P. Baril and his wife Debbie, of Cumberland, two sisters, Estelle…

      • Bette-Lee Marsland

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        • Bogue, Nathan R.

          Nathan R. Bogue, 88, of Spring Street, Westerly, died on Sunday evening, Sept. 28, 2008, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Letitia F. (Pellegrino) Bogue of Westerly; his son, Frederick J. Bogue, husband of Jennifer, of Pawcatuck; his daughter, Mary Ella DuBreuil of Riverside, R.I.; four grandchildren, Erika Dugas, Emily Dugas, Meredith Brady, wife of Brehan, and Rachel Bogue; three great-grandchildren, Aiden Dugas, Eamonn Brady and Gates Brady; and several nieces and nephews. He was…

          • Chancellor, Sharon

            CHANCELLOR, SHARON, 59, of Boston Neck Road, passed away Sunday at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. She was the beloved partner of Daria Kreher and mother of Alex Kreher. Born in Mt. Vernon, OH, she was the daughter of the late Charles V., Jr. and Hazel E. (Weaver) Chancellor. Sharon received a BA in Political Science from Ohio University and a Masters degree in Organizational Development from The New School in New York. She was self-employed, working in Human Resource Management Development with clients…

            • Claudette A. Dion

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              • Costa, Richard L.

                COSTA, RICHARD L., 59, of Riverside, passed away at home Sunday. He was the husband of Dina (Cabral) Costa. He was born in Providence and was the son of the late Herman and Delores (Lewis) Costa and was the step-son of the late Joseph Lewis. Richard was a custodian in the maintenance department at Brown University, a Marine Corps Veteran during the Vietnam War, a Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 4 at St. Brendan Church, and was a coach for AYSO Soccer. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons George and…

                • Coyle, Patrick J.

                  COYLE, PATRICK J., 76, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008, after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Leonard) Coyle. A resident of Providence for 46 years, he was born in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, and was the son of the late Patrick Coyle and Mary Catherine McCann Coyle of Country Fermanagh. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Brian, his daughter-in-law, Susan, and his grandsons, Austin and Griffin Coyle of Marlborough, MA. He is also survived by his daughter,…

                  • Dion, Claudette A.

                    DION, CLAUDETTE A., 71, of Bryant St., passed peacefully Monday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Joseph I. Dion, Jr. They recently celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on September 3rd. She was born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Hector and Dorilla (Gagne) Dextradeur. Her entire life was dedicated to her family. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Paulette R. Dion of Lincoln; four sons, Paul J. Dion and his wife Katie, Gerard R. Dion and his wife…

                    • Forge, Leo W.

                      FORGE, LEO W., 82, of Cumberland, passed away Monday, September 29, 2008 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Mary (Ritacco) Forge. They were happily married for 47 years. Born in Harrisville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Aurore (Jeaudoin) Forgue. He had lived in Cranston before moving to Cumberland in 1998. He was a navy veteran of World War II and Korean War. Mr. Forge was a retail sales supervisor for the former Gladdings and Outlet Company for several years before…

                      • Hadfield, Edward H.

                        HADFIELD, EDWARD H., 91, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Johansen) Hadfield for 47 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Frieda (Stehfest) Hadfield. Mr. Hadfield worked as a truck driver for Providence Wholesale Drug until his retirement in 1978. He was a member of Teamsters Local 251. He was a WWII US Navy Veteran who survived the Battle of the Leyte Gulf in the Phillipines on the USS Ross. His Navy…

                        • Haslip Sr., George

                          are invited. Visiting hours Thursday 6-8 p.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. rifuneral.com

                          • Hilda M Motta - Smithfield, RI

                            (09/29/08) Motta, Hilda M. (Carreiro), 91, a lifelong Smithfield resident, died September 29, 2008 at North Bay Manor. She was the wife of the late John A. Motta. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of...

                            • Kenyon, David W.

                              KENYON, DAVID W., 43, a long time resident of E. Greenwich passed away September 25, 2008 at home. He was the former husband of Michelle L. (Devine) Canfield. Born in England, he was the son of Col. Richard H. Kenyon, US Army Ret. and Patricia (Johnson) Willis and stepson of Sharron Kenyon. Mr. Kenyon was a Process Technician at Accurate Molded Products. Besides his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Ashley L. Kenyon and a sister, Kim (Kenyon) Cabral. Graveside Service Friday at 11:00 a.m. in St.…

                              • Laura M (Reynolds) Edwards - Middletown, RI

                                (09/30/08) Laura M. Edwards, 89, of Newport, died Monday, September 29, 2008, at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Edwards. Born in Newport on December 22, 1918, s...

                                • Mailloux, Norbert F.

                                  MAILLOUX, NORBERT F., 61, of Shady Valley Road, Coventry, died on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the V.A. Medical Center in Providence. He was the husband of Joscelyne M. (Levesque) Mailloux. Born in Providence, a son of the late Leo E. and Theresia M. (Caron) Mailloux, he lived in Coventry for 33 years. He was a former altar boy at St. John the Baptist Church in West Warwick, and an Eagle Scout with Troop 2 Arctic. A graduate of West Warwick High School, he was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, and…

                                  • Mary Elizabeth S (Whitford) Winsor - North Kingstown, RI

                                    (09/30/08) Mary Elizabeth S. (Whitford) Winsor, 67, of Main Street, died Saturday surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Carlton H. Winsor Sr. Born in Staten Island, NY, a daughter of the late...

                                    • Maurice P. Chartier

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                                      • Motta, Hilda M. (Carreiro)

                                        MOTTA, HILDA M. (CARREIRO), 91, a lifelong Smithfield resident, died September 29, 2008 at North Bay Manor. She was the wife of the late John A. Motta. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Costa) Carreiro. She leaves a daughter, Brenda St. Pierre of Richmond, two sons, James Motta of Cumberland and John Motta of North Providence, two sisters, Elsie St. Jean and Florence Holton, both of Smithfield, six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was mother of the late…

                                        • Newman, David

                                          NEWMAN, DAVID, 87, of Delray Beach, FL, died Monday, 9/29/08, at his summer residence, 48 Starr Drive in Narragansett. He was the beloved husband of Nina Newman for over 62 years. Born in Poland in 1921, he was a survivor of the Holocaust and a founding member of the Holocaust Survivors of Rhode Island. Mr. Newman was a plumbing and heating contractor and a land developer in Rhode Island for 45 years, retiring 13 years ago. He is survived by his sons Leonard Newman of Wakefield and Michael Newman of…

                                          • Paul R. Baril

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                                            • Perry Sr., Edward

                                              PERRY, EDWARD 'TED', SR., of Arizona, formerly of North Kingstown passed away September 19, 2008 at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Marjerry (Keefe) Perry. He was the son of Elizabeth M. Perry and the late Anthony Perry, and the son-in-law of Marjorie (Keefe) Barsamian. He leaves his sons Edward 'Ted' Perry Jr. and wife Elizabeth and Robert A. Perry and wife Robyn, his sisters JoAnne Banda and husband Perry and Sandra Whaley and husband David, and 4 grandsons. A…

                                              • Petrarca, Stella M. (Sousa)

                                                PETRARCA, STELLA M. (SOUSA), 90, an assembler for Kenney Mfg. and Leviton Mfg. before retiring, died Monday, September 29, 2008 at West Shore Health Center. She was the beloved wife of Fausto C. 'Pat' Petrarca Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mary (Gonsalves) Sousa she had been a life long Warwick resident. Mrs. Petrarca was the beloved mother of Dolores M. DiMartino and her husband, Don, of Warwick and the late Rose Marie Gilbert. Sister of Mary Petrangelo of West Warwick…

                                                • Pigeon, Leon F.

                                                  PIGEON, LEON F., 'LEE', 73, a self-employed finished carpenter before retiring died Monday, September 29, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen B. (Buttach) Pigeon for 28 years. Born in Warwick, a son of the late Arthur A. and Grace (Cameron) Pigeon, he was a life long Warwick resident. Lee was a member of the Oakland Beach Volunteer Fire Co. and enjoyed boating, cruises and the water. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He is survived by three children, Donna, Steve and David,…

                                                  • Pires, Mario F.

                                                    PIRES, MARIO F., DDS, 87, of Warwick, died on September 28th at Riverview Healthcare Community after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of the late Addie B. (Weldon) Pires. Born in Cumberland, a son of the late Ezekiel and Alda (Cadette) Pires, he lived in Warwick since 1962, and was a longtime winter resident of Key Largo, Florida. He was a graduate of Providence College and the University of Maryland. Dr. Pires maintained a dental practice in Pawtucket for over 37 years, retiring in 1986.…

                                                    • Robidou, May

                                                      ROBIDOU, MAY, 81, passed away Monday, September 29, 2008. She was the wife of the late George Robidou. She is survived by 3 sons, George, Dennis, and Charles Robidou, a daughter, Betty Robidou, and a brother, George Hinz. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours Friday, October 3, 2008 in the Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage St., Pawtucket from 9-11 a.m. Burial will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery. www.rifuneral.com

                                                      • Rosenblum, Charles I.

                                                        ROSENBLUM, CHARLES I., 58, of West Greenwich and New Port Richey, FL, died on September 25th in New Port Richey after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Terry Heath. Besides his wife, he is survived by several cousins. Born in St. Augustine, FL, he was raised in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Rhode Island after attending college in New Hampshire. He worked for the State of RI Dept. of Human Services in the Appeals Office before retiring in 2006. He was a youth basketball referee for many years as a…

                                                        • Ruggiero, Lillian D.

                                                          RUGGIERO, LILLIAN D., 72, of Evergreen Drive, died September 30, 2008 at RI Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved friend, Frank Dutra Jr. of East Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Phoebe M. (Gomes) Clark. Besides her beloved friend and caregiver Frank, she is survived by her children; Deborah A. Mastascusa and Giacomo Ruggiero Jr both of FL. She is survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons. She was the sister of Dorothy…

                                                          • Shirley J (Heilhecker) Baker - Bristol, RI

                                                            (09/30/08) Mrs. Shirley J. (Heilhecker) Baker, age 85, formerly of 1 Creek Lane, Bristol, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 at Bayberry Commons, Pascoag, RI. She was the wife of the late William I. Baker, III. Born...

                                                            • Theresa J. Pion

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                                                              • Verrier, Arthur Norman

                                                                VERRIER, ARTHUR NORMAN, 87, of Warwick died peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick. He was the loving husband of Mildred Claire (Doonan) Verrier for 62 years. Born in Providence on August 21, 1921, he was the son of the late Norman and Blanche (Dufault) Verrier. He attended LaSalle Academy prior to joining the Navy in 1942 as a Petty Officer and serving on the Aircraft Carrier USS Essex. Selected for the Navy's V12 Officer Training Program, Arthur received his…

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