Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/05/08

  • Arsenault, John A.

    ARSENAULT, JOHN A., 93, formerly of Park Avenue, died Monday at the Shady Acres Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Mary J. (White) Cauley. Born in Prince Edward Island, Canada, a son of the late Benjamin and Joanne (Peters) Arsenault, Mr. Arsenault was a machinist at Brown & Sharpe for 27 years retiring in 1977. He was the step father of Dennis J. Cauley of Providence and the late Richard H. Cauley and leaves 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. His funeral will be Thursday at 9 AM from…

    • Bannon, Mary Marcia

      BANNON, MARY MARCIA, (known as Marcia) died Friday, October 31, 2008 in Bloomfield, CT. She was a resident of Hartford, CT and formerly of Pawtucket, RI. Born in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late Edwin and Elizabeth (Mulholland) Bannon. She was also the sister of the late Robert Bannon. She is survived by a cousin, Edward Mulholland of Cumberland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Pine St., Pawtucket .

      • Barbara S (Butler) Gustafson - Cranston, RI

        (11/04/08) Gustafson, Barbara S. (Butler), 73, of Appleton St., died November 3, 2008 in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital , North Providence, RI. She was the wife of David A. Gustafson. Mrs. Gustafson was born in Pro...

        • Baukus, Chelis (Bursley)

          BAUKUS, CHELIS (BURSLEY), of Warwick, died on Monday, November 3, 2008 at the V.A. Medical Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Leonard G. Baukus. Born in Providence, and a 1942 graduate of Brown University, she was the first woman from Rhode Island to serve as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. She was a veteran of World War II. Mrs. Baukus was employed at Walsh-Kaiser Shipyard in Providence. She was a life member of the Rhode Island Yacht Club and the Warwick Historical Society. Her sister…

          • Boulet, Edward P.

            BOULET, EDWARD P., 44, of Warwick died Sunday, November 2, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Jennifer E. (Fleming) Boulet. Born in Cranston, a son of Louise (Nickerson) Berardis and the late Raymond Boulet he lived in Warwick for most of his life. He was employed as a foreman in the building/maintenance department for the city of Warwick and was a member of AFSCME, Local 1651. He was the devoted father of Steven E. Wolfenden and Matthew T. Boulet; brother of Raymond Boulet, Jr., Tammy Zawadzki, Angela…

            • Bright, Judith A.

              • Codagnone, Beatrice H. (Massey)

                CODAGNONE, BEATRICE H. (MASSEY), 81, of Benefit St. Pawtucket, passed away Monday November 3, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice In-Patient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Guido Codagnone. They were married for the 32 years. Born in Cumberland a daughter of the late Harvey Sr. and Mary (Mulvey) Massey. Besides her husband she is survived by her loving children, Thomas O'Malley of Barrington, Evelyn Levesque of North Providence, and Don O'Malley of Arkansas. She was the cherished…

                • Cooney, Jeanette A.

                  COONEY, JEANETTE A., 71, of Waterman Ave., died November 4, 2008. She was the companion of the late John Belcastro. She is survived by her children; Brenda Cooney of Seekonk and John Cooney of East Providence. She was the sister of Vincent Rossilli of Seekonk and the late Frank Rossilli. The funeral will be held on Friday at 8AM from the Rebello Funeral Home, 901 Broadway East Providence, RI. A Funeral Service will follow at 9AM in RI Veteran's Memorial Chapel in Exeter. Calling hours will be held on…

                  • Cruickshank, Irene Bromley

                    CRUICKSHANK, IRENE BROMLEY, 87, of Kingstown Road, Kingston and formerly of New London, NH died Sunday. She was the wife of Alexander M. Cruickshank and they were married 64 years. Born in Westerly, she was a daughter of the late Hollis T. and Alice (Tetlow) Bromley. She grew up in Bradford and attended the Bradford Elementary School, the Westerly Junior High School and graduated from Westerly High School in 1939. Mrs. Cruickshank was employed at Bradford Dye Association as a Secretary of the Payroll Office…

                    • D'Ambra, Frank K.

                      D'AMBRA, FRANK K., 80, of Attleboro, formerly of Mansfield and Rhode Island died on Friday, October 31, 2008. He was the husband of Dorothy (DeCristofaro) D'Ambra and the brother of Sharon Ambrosino of Johnston, Rhode Island. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, November 8th at 11:30 A.M. in St. Mary's Church, 330 Pratt St., (Route 106), Mansfield. For complete obituary and additional information please visit www.shermanjackson.com

                      • Flynn, Eileen R.

                        FLYNN, EILEEN R., 62, of Edgewood, passed away Monday at Kent Regency in Warwick. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Smyth) Flynn. She had lived in Cranston most of her life. Eileen attended U.R.I. She was a claims representative for All-State Insurance for many years, retiring due to illness. Eileen also volunteered as a teacher's aide in the Providence School Dept. She leaves four brothers John 'Jack' Flynn of Norwood, MA, Robert Flynn of North Kingstown, Thomas…

                        • Giblin, Esther L. (Vanner)

                          GIBLIN, ESTHER L. (VANNER), 86, of Fairway Drive, died Sunday at Falmouth Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Giblin. Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late John F. and Alice (Gay) Vanner, she lived in Cranston most of her life, previously living in Johnston. Mrs. Giblin was a communicant, and past president of the Rosary and Alter Sodality, of Immaculate Conception Church, for many years. She was also the past president of the Meshanticut Garden Club. Esther leaves two daughters, Gay P.…

                          • Gustafson, Barbara S. (Butler)

                            GUSTAFSON, BARBARA S. (BUTLER), 73, of Appleton St., died November 3, 2008 in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, RI. She was the wife of David A. Gustafson. Mrs. Gustafson was born in Providence, a daughter of the late James and Marian (Hamill) Butler and had been a lifelong resident of Cranston. She had been an office worker at AIPSO Co. in Johnston for several years until her retirement and was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Cranston. Besides her husband, she is survived by a…

                            • Hammond, Roland A.

                              HAMMOND, ROLAND A., 86, formerly of William Ellery Place, Providence, died on Monday, November 3, 2008 at the home of his niece, Paula Duffy, in Warwick. Born in Providence, a son of the late William R. and Maude (O'Gara) Hammond, he was a life-long Providence resident. He was a graduate of Central Evening High School, and Pasadena College, California. Mr. Hammond was an Army veteran of World War II, and served with the 83rd Coastal Artillery, Fort Rosecrans, San Diego, CA, and with the 104th Calvary…

                              • Hughes, Theresa A. (Travelyn)

                                HUGHES, THERESA A. (TRAVELYN), 76, of Washington Street, Warwick, died on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of Thomas J. Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes were married for 50 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Pasco and Lena (Grandchamp) Travelyn, she lived in Warwick for 50 years. Mrs. Hughes was employed at the former Star Market in the Lakewood section of Warwick for 20 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of St. Peter's Church Women's…

                                • Lanna, Vincent T.

                                  and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Route 216, Bradford. Burial with military honors will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly.

                                  • Lewis, Clifford

                                    LEWIS, CLIFFORD, 85, born in Fall River MA, May 9, 1923 died Saturday Nov. 1. He lived at Elmhurst Extended Care. He was widowed for six years to Rose Lewis. Father to two daughters, Linda Cronin of Cranston, and Trudy Carman of North Kingstown. He had three grandchildren, John Cronin Jr., Thad Carman, and Samantha Carman. In his working career he was a real estate title examiner. He worked for Title Guarantee Company and the law firm Manning Santenello and West. He lived most of his life on Orchard Street,…

                                    • Lyons, Charles "Kevin"

                                      LYONS, CHARLES 'KEVIN', 62, of the Harborside Healthcare Rehabilitation Center, Main Avenue, Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at home. He was born in Providence a son of the late Charles A. and Margaret E. (Killilea) Lyons. He is survived by his sister Peggy Armstrong and her husband Robert of Cranston and his brother Edward F. Lyons and his wife Elaine of Cape Coral, FL. He was the brother of the late Lynne Lyons and cousin of Doris Byrne of Cranston. He is also survived by several…

                                      • Martin, Paul E.

                                        MARTIN, PAUL E. 'GRAMPS', 75, of Eleanor Drive, passed away Monday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of Camilla 'Millie' (Bessacini) Martin. They had been married for 52 years. Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Thomas H. and Delia B. (Smith) Martin. He was a lifelong resident of the Pawtuxet Valley. Mr. Martin was a driver with United Parcel Service for 35 years before retiring in 1995. He was an Army Veteran, a member of the Teamsters Local #251 and a former member of the B.P.O.E.…

                                        • Miles C Fisk - Middletown, RI

                                          (11/04/08) Miles Charlton Fisk, 21, of Middletown, and formerly of Jamestown, died Saturday, November 1, 2008 in Newport. Born in Newport on April 10, 1987, he was a son of Michael G. Fisk of Roswell, GA, and L...

                                          • O'Grady, Edward A.

                                            O'GRADY, EDWARD A. 'TIGER', 68, of Fremont Street, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at the Rhode Island Hospital. He was the loving husband of Dolores (Leonardo) O'Grady. Born April 14, 1940, in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Ruth (Coria) O'Grady. Mr. O'Grady worked as a contractor. In addition to his wife of 46 years, he leaves four daughters, Susan Tatarian of Providence, Judith Medeiros of Rehoboth, Pamela Sousa of East Providence, and Michele DeBarros of Odenton,…

                                            • Picard, Arthur A.

                                              PICARD, ARTHUR A., 95, of Rex St., passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the Westview Healthcare Facility. He was the husband of the late Lovina E. (Kosiba) Picard. Born in Warwick, he was a son of the late Joseph and Eva (Blissert) Picard. Arthur, a lifelong West Warwick resident, was employed for many years by the State of RI as a truck driver, retiring in 1979. He was the father of Barbara A. DiChristofaro of West Warwick, and the late Arthur A. Picard, Jr. Brother of Joan Magiera of West Warwick, and…

                                              • Quigley, Thelma L.

                                                may call one hour prior to the service. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.

                                                • Remington, Lucille B.

                                                  REMINGTON, LUCILLE B., 80, of Cranston passed away comfortably after a long illness on October 31, 2008. She was the wife of Raymond T. Remington, mother of Debbie, Thomas, Dianne, and Kathleen. She was also a grandmother and great grandmother. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday at 11:00 am in the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Ave., Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lucille's memory to the Alzheimer's Assn., RI Chapter, 245 Waterman St.,…

                                                  • Santos, John F.

                                                    SANTOS, JOHN F., 57, of Gano Street, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008, at home. He was the beloved fiance of Arlene J. Barros. They had been together for 32 years. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late, Frank J. and Pauline (Viera) Santos. John was a clerk in the Microfilm Department at the Providence Public Library for thirty two years. Besides his fiancee he leaves one daughter, Sonya M. Barros; one son, Jason M. Barros both of Providence; one sister, Francesca Santos; six brothers,…

                                                  • Taylor Sr., David R.

                                                    TAYLOR, DAVID R., SR., 67, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday at RI Hospital. He was the husband of the late Janice L. (Brothers) Taylor. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Otis and Ida (LaVoice) Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a former construction worker. He leaves four children, Dawn M. Kitts of Madison, WI, DeAnna Taylor of FL, David R. Taylor, Jr. and Gayle S. Burton both of Wakefield; and fifteen grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother and two sisters. He was predeceased by seven siblings.…

                                                    • Thelma L Quigley - Cranston, RI

                                                      (11/04/08) Cranston Quigley, Thelma L., 89, of 75 Oaklawn Avenue, died Sunday at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Quigley. Born in Plainville, MA, she was daughter of the...

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                                                        • Vanti, Andrew R.

                                                          VANTI, ANDREW R., 77 of East Washington St. and formerly of Pawtucket died Sunday at the Miriam Hospital, Providence. Retired Operation Manager for Dupuis Oil of Pawtucket and Marvel-DeBross Oil of Taunton, MA. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late Jean Vanti Sr. and Mary (Ritronato) Vanti. Mr. Vanti was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He held membership in the American Legion for over 56 years and was an active member of the Sherman-LeClerc-Monteiro Post 86 of Cumberland. On the State level…

                                                          • Violet F (Wulff) Worden - North Kingstown, RI

                                                            (11/04/08) Violet F. Worden, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully Sunday surrounded by her loving family at home. She was the wife of Arthur B. Worden. Born in Providence, a daughter of the lat...

                                                            • dosSantos Jr., Antonio F.

                                                              dosSANTOS, ANTONIO F., JR., 69 of Ivy Street, passed away Friday, October 31, 2008 in the Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Maria (Gomes) dosSantos. Born in San Nicalau, Cape Verde, he was a son of the late Antonio F. dosSantos, Sr. and Paula (Oliveira) dosSantos. He leaves a companion, Clarinda Neves of East Providence; two sons, Antonio Neves of Leesberg, Florida, Jose A. dosSantos of Waltham, Mass.; three sisters, Rose Silva, Mary Almada and Angelita Santos all of East…

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