Obituaries

North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries

Local obituaries for the North Providence, RI area

Lucille E. Payette

Lucille E. Payette

Jan 14, 2025

Lucille E. Payette (Girard), 81, of Woonsocket, passed away on January 14, 2025 at Briarcliffe Manor. She was the loving and devoted wife of Meddy Payette, Sr. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Emile and Jeannette (Frappier) Girard. 

 Lucille loved traveling with Meddy. As travel companions, they visited many wonderful places together from the exotic Hawaiian Islands...

Lori J. Tella

Lori J. Tella

Jan 9, 2025

Lori J. Tella (Verdone), 67, formerly of Smithfield, died on January 9, 2025 at Andover Forest Post Acute Care, North Andover, MA.  She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Tella.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Alfred L. Verdone, Jr. and Rita (Napolitano) Verdone.

Lori is survived by her brother and caretaker, Alfred Verdone, her...

David A. Gardner

David A. Gardner

Jan 1, 2025

David A. Gardner "Dave", 55, of North Providence, died on January 1, 2025 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of Carla L. (Baker) O’Neill and the late Harry W. Gardner III, and stepson of Howard I. O’Neill.David is also survived by his brother, Scott E. Gardner and his wife, Dawn, his sister, Cheryl...

Walter Lees, II

Walter Lees, II

Jan 1, 2025

Walter Lees, II, 90, of Cumberland, RI, passed away January 1, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of the late Carolyn (Hein) Lees and the late June (Letourneau) Lees. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son to the late Walter and Mildred (Bohmiller) Lees. Brother to the late Shirley Conca, and survived by...

Wanda Eline Simeone

Wanda Eline Simeone

Dec 29, 2024

Wanda Eline (Bagwell) Simeone, 63, of Providence, passed away on December 29, 2024, in Roger Williams Hospital. She was born on December 28, 1961, in Spartanburg, S.C. to the late Clarence Bagwell and Vada Marlene (Porter) Polofsky.

Throughout her life, Wanda cultivated a passion for singing karaoke and dancing, bringing joy not only to herself but also to those fortunate enough...

Kenneth A. Brown, Sr.

Kenneth A. Brown, Sr.

Dec 28, 2024

Kenneth A. Brown, Sr. (Pvt., SFD, Ret), 84, passed away at home on December 28, 2024 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Carol A. (Trombley) Brown for 62 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles and Fannie (Bradley) Brown.

Ken was a life member of the Georgiaville Volunteer Fire Company, having...

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Wilkes

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Wilkes

Dec 21, 2024

Elizabeth A. Wilkes “Betty” (Hague), 92, of Smithfield, died on December 21, 2024 at the Village at Waterman Lake. She was the wife of the late Alfred B. Wilkes, Jr. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Luke and Elizabeth (McCaughey) Hague.

Betty was the proprietor with her late husband of Carvel Ice Cream in Johnston. She also...

Sheila A. Porter

Sheila A. Porter

Dec 20, 2024

Sheila A. Porter, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on December 20, 2024, on her 75th birthday in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Born on December 20, 1949, in Lexington, Michigan, Sheila's legacy is one of love and family devotion. 

Sheila enjoyed a rewarding career as an administrative professional within the Athletic and Admissions Departments at the CCRI Lincoln...

Colin W. Leath

Colin W. Leath

Dec 17, 2024

Colin W. Leath, 95, of Johnston, died on December 17, 2024 at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Mary (Rector) Leath for 66 years until her passing in 2022. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Wootten) Leath.

Colin was a self-employed electrical contractor and owner of Leath Electric. He...

Beverly E. Stattler

Beverly E. Stattler

Dec 16, 2024

Beverly E. Stattler, born on March 22, 1946, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Vernon Stattler with whom she shared 63 years of loving marriage. Born in Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Harry Tory and Glendora (Coleman) Hatcher.

Beverly was the devoted mother of son Thomas Stattler and his wife Sandy,...

Robert A. Andreozzi

Robert A. Andreozzi

Dec 15, 2024

Robert A. Andreozzi, 85, of North Providence, died on December 15, 2024 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved longtime companion of Barbara Malark. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Armando and Etta (Damiano) Andreozzi.

Bob worked at Metropolitan Insurance for 25 years, retiring in 1993. He was a proud US Army Veteran, serving from 1957-59. He...

Rita M.L. Parrillo

Rita M.L. Parrillo

Dec 13, 2024

Rita M. L. Parrillo (LaPlante), 99, of Chepachet, died on December 13, 2024 at Morgan Health Center. She was the wife of the late Rocco Parrillo. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Angelina (Bougette) LaPlante.

Rita enjoyed gardening, doing puzzles, crafting, and scratching lottery tickets. She was a diehard Boston Red Sox fan, following the...

Christina Marie Styron

Christina Marie Styron

Dec 11, 2024

Christina M. Styron, born on March 31, 1958, a resident of Smithfield, passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice Center in Providence on December 11, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter to the late Paul and Elodie (Emin) Blackmore.

Christina is survived by her son, Vincent Stryon, her granddaughter Arya Styron, and her sister Lynette Hawley. She was the beloved...

Celine E. Welch Fish

Celine E. Welch Fish

Dec 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Celine E. Welch Fish, 104, of The Village at Waterman Lake in Greenville, RI on December 8, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Welch and the late Phillip V. Fish. She was the daughter of the late Rene and Marie Bourdeaud'hui and the...

Barbara J. Pezza

Barbara J. Pezza

Dec 7, 2024

Barbara J. Pezza (Rico), 87, of Prudence Island, died on December 7, 2024 at Miriam Hospital.  She was the loving wife of the late Vincent L. Pezza, who passed away on October 18th, for 68 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Falcone) Rico.

Barbara was the devoted mother of Vincent L. Pezza, Jr....

Reynolds J. Lillibridge

Reynolds J. Lillibridge

Dec 4, 2024

Reynolds J. Lillibridge, 86, died on December 4, 2024 at home. He was the beloved husband of Deborah A. (Roddy) Lillibridge. Mr. & Mrs. Lillibridge had been married for 58 years.

Born in Providence, a son of the late George and Hope (Quirk) Lillibridge, he had lived in Smithfield for most of his life, beginning with his fostering by the late...

Anita L. Fracassa

Anita L. Fracassa

Nov 30, 2024

Anita L. Fracassa (DiCenzo), 81, of North Providence, died on November 30, 2024 at St. Antoine’s Residence. She was the wife of the late Louis “Teddy” Fracassa, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Evelyn (D’Arezzo) DiCenzo.

Anita was a lifelong resident of North Providence and a 1960 graduate of North Providence High School. She...

Dorothy Mann

Dorothy Mann

Nov 26, 2024

Dorothy Mann (St. Pierre), 90, of North Providence, died on November 26, 2024 at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Paul E. Mann. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Ida (Robidoux) St. Pierre.

Dorothy loved line dancing, but mostly loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Paula...

Irene M. Salvatore

Irene M. Salvatore

Nov 21, 2024

Irene M. Salvatore, 89, of Smithfield, passed peacefully on November 21, 2024 at Stillwater Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late Raymond Salvatore. Born in Derry, NH, she was the daughter of the late Bror and Acenith (Burbank) Oberg.

Irene worked as a jewelry designer, making beautiful pieces of art, which she continued to wear over the last...

Mary Ann Barrett

Mary Ann Barrett

Nov 20, 2024

Mary Ann Barrett, 77, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Kathleen (Geary) Barrett.

Mary Ann was graduate of Blessed Sacrament.

Mary Ann enjoyed fishing at the Twin Rivers. She also enjoyed watching girls softball, as she played during high school. She was an animal lover and...

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