| COSTA, DANIEL, age 90 of Central Ave., passed away on October 4th at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Isabel (Mello). Born in Bristol, he was a son of the late Manuel and Mary (Lima) Costa. Before retirement, Mr. Costa was employed as a maintenance worker, with The Barrington Congregational Church, and had also retired from the Gordon School in East Providence as Director of Maintenance . He is survived by his children, Daniel R. Costa of East Providence,… DAVIS, KIM L., 52, died Friday, October 3, 2008 at Brentwood Nursing Home after a brave battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Barbara A. (Miller) Mellin and the late Daniel B. Davis. Sister of Frank W., Daniel B. and Jean J. Davis. Aunt of Kaitlyn Rose, Frank, Jr., and Cody Davis. Her funeral will be private. Information and guestbook, visit www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com Read more... DUARTE, DUANE L., SR., 59, of New Bedford died Oct. 3, 2008. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arline (Fontes) and Ernest Duarte, Sr. He is survived by his companion, Dorothy Pina; his children, Duane Duarte Jr., Lashawn Cortes, Alisha Duarte, and Dana Baptiste; his siblings, Karen Taylor, Jean and Kristine Watkins, Donna, Stacie, Ernest, Robert, Kevin, and Jamie Duarte; four granchildren; and nieces and nephews. Services at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford,… Read more... GAFFIN, ANN, 68, of Providence, died Sunday, October 5, 2008. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the beloved wife of Alan Gaffin. Loving mother of Michael (Sue) of Providence, Jeffrey (Valerie) and Robyn, all of New York. Cherished grandmother of Sadie, Joshua and Allie. The funeral will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in TEMPLE EMANU-EL, Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Temple Emanu-El Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, 99 Taft Ave., Providence, RI 02906. Shiva will be… Clifton B. Horne, 90, of Pawcatuck, died on Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury, Vt. He was born July 17, 1918, in Millbury, Mass., a son of Walter B. and Gladys Bartlett Horne, and brother of twins Barbara and Walter (both deceased). He married Deborah Sumner (deceased), his wife of 55 years, on June 25, 1941. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara S. Horne, of Champaign, Ill.; a son, Robert S. Horne, of Middlebury with his wife Patricia; three… HORSMAN, RUSSELL W., a long time Rumford resident died on Saturday, his 83rd birthday, at home. He was the husband of the late Marguerite M. (McEnery) Horsman. Mr. Horsman was a salesman for the Furnace & Duct Company in Providence for 31 years retiring in 1995. He leaves 3 sons: Stephen R. Horsman of Riverside, Howard J. Horsman of North Dighton, MA and Brian P. Horsman of Fairfield, ME., a sister: Sally Lindsey of Albion, ME, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was the father of the late… (10/04/08) Rushton, Joan, 81, of Putnam Pike, died Ocotber 4, 2008 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Frank Rushton. Born in Shropshire, England, she was the daughter of the late Be... Read more... LACROIX, MARY C., passed away Saturday, October 4, 2008, on her 83rd Birthday, at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. She was the beloved wife of 54 years to Robert W. LaCroix. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Francis and Rosalie (Brosseau) Harrington, she had been a resident of Coventry for 53 years. Mary worked as a nursery school teacher for 20 years at the Fr. John V. Doyle School in Coventry before retiring in 1986. She was an active member of the SS. John & Paul Parish, helping on… Read more... Mary A (Biancuzzo) Travers - Bristol, RI (10/06/08) Mrs. Mary A. (Biancuzzo) Travers, age 92, of 634 Wood Street, Bristol, died Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Newport Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Manuel J. Traver... Read more... PARENTE, MARY 'DUTCH' (FRANCO), 85, of Dora Street, Providence passed away October 4, 2008. She was the wife of the late Carlo Parente. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Almagno) Franco. Mary enjoyed playing the piano and was an avid card player. She was the loving mother of Carol A. Semedo and Annette M. Casey; grandmother of Carol, Carla, and Stephanie, great grandmother of Jeremy and Jessica and sister of Angelo and Raymond Franco, Rose DeLuca, and the late… PETIT, FRANCES R., of Smith Avenue, Greenville, died Saturday in the Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Henry P. Petit. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Ambrose and Anna (Fagan) Garvey. She lived most her life in Smithfield. She was a teacher in the Johnston School System before retiring in 1985. She was a past financial secretary for the Smithfield Emblem Club #434, Charter member of the Women's VFW #2929, a member St. Philip Women's Guild, St.… RUSHTON, JOAN, 81, of Putnam Pike, died October 4, 2008 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Frank Rushton. Born in Shropshire, England, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Mae (Jones) Elsley. Joan worked as a LPN for the State of RI before retiring from Eleanor Slater Hospital in 1988. She was a graduate of the RI School of Practical Nursing. She leaves two children, Valerie M. Rushton of Chepachet and Kevin F. Rushton of North Kingstown and five grandchildren. Funeral… Read more... Thomas F Champagne - Warwick, RI (10/06/08) Thomas F. Champagne, 58, a computer technician, of Fairview Avenue, Coventry, formerly of Warwick, died Saturday at home. He was the beloved companion of Christine E. Seaback. Born in Providence, he w... William B Colburn - Foster, RI (10/06/08) Foster William B. Colburn, 83, of Pierce Road, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at the Alpine Nursing Home in Coventry. He was the beloved husband of Gertrude F. (Schofield) Colburn. Mr. and Mrs. Col... WOODCOCK, EVERETT S., 66, died Sunday at the Miriam Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of the late William H. Woodcock Sr. and Janet R. (Andrews) Woodcock. He had been employed as a bank clerk for many years before taking ill. Everett was a US Army Veteran. He is survived by two brothers, William H. Woodcock Jr. of East Providence and David J. Woodcock of Pawtucket, and five nieces. He was the brother of the late Warren and Arthur Woodcock. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. in the Keefe… ZELANO, JOHN L. 'JOHNNY Z', 86, of Johnston passed away October 5, 2008 at the Jane Brown Building of R.I. Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eleanor (Mandella) Zelano and the late Helen C. (Deegan) Zelano. Born in Providence a son of the late Louis and Rose (Delfino) Zelano. Mr Zelano was a maintenance foreman at the V.A. Hospital Providence for many years before retiring. Mr Zelano was an active communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Johnston. He was a social director with his late wife… |
Monday, October 6, 2008
Rhode Island Obituaries 10/06/08
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