Mar 31, 2023

Palombo, Bessie “Betty” Jane (Tefft), 92, died on March 31, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Fred Palombo.  Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late Willet and Sara (Anderson) Tefft.

Bessie worked for Kmart in Warwick for many years before retiring.  She loved drinking her...

Mar 28, 2023

Leonora Allaire (Souza), 93, of Warwick, passed away on March 28, 2023 with her family by her side at West Shore Health Center, Warwick.  She was the wife of the late Louis E. Allaire.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Angelina (Borges) Souza.

Leonora worked in the jewelry industry, first for...

Mar 26, 2023

Alice C. Sleboda (Desrosiers), 83, of Smithfield, died on March 26, 2023 at HopeHealth Hospice.  She was the wife of the late Chester Sleboda Jr.  Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Hildege and Anita (Lefebvre) Desrosiers.

She is survived by six sons, Michael, David, Richard and his wife Debbie, Daniel and his wife...

Mar 19, 2023

Gilbert W. Jeschke, 93, died on March 19, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Elene I. (DeCoteau) Jeschke.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Reinhold and Etta (Wilson) Jeschke.

Gil was the owner of Gilbert Electric for many years before retiring.  He then worked as a building...

Mar 15, 2023

Joyce Stifano died on March 15, 2023.  She was 79 years old.  Her daughter, Dawn Stifano (husband David Loffredo), and son, Paul Stifano, took care of her until her passing.  She also leaves her granddaughter, Gabriella Tobin of Smithfield.

Born in Providence, RI to her parents William and Zena (Garlow) Abate, she had one brother, John Abate, from Seattle, WA,...

Mar 15, 2023

Walker, Robert A., 80, of North Providence, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at his home. He was married to the love of his life, Patricia (Green) Walker, for over 58 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Russell and Esther (Uttley) Walker.

Bob and his wife were owners of Nicholas Electric and FNC...

Mar 12, 2023

Irene O'Neil of North Providence, RI passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2023. Born in Providence, RI on December 1st, 1922, she recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Irene was the daughter of Mildred McCann and Robert Walmsley, both deceased, and the wife of predeceased Henry O'Neil II. She is survived by her four children, Edna, Nancy, Barbara,...

Mar 7, 2023

Frank Donald (Don) Roy Catley passed away peacefully on 7 March 2023 with his family by his side.  He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Hazel (Lewis) Catley.  He is survived by his five daughters: Karen (Austin) Clemence, Lori (David) Bessette, Jo-Ann Barbieri and her partner Don Vecchiarino, Terrie (Donald) Assalone and Stacy (Rick) Connors.  He has...

Mar 4, 2023

Keith M. Grossi, 34, of West Warwick, died unexpectedly on March 4, 2023 at Kent Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was a son of Cheryl (Jester) Grossi (fiancé Arturo Bucci) and the late Robert A. Grossi, Sr.  He is also survived by his brother, Robert Grossi, Jr. (fiancée Jennah Sousa), his niece, Veronica Grossi, his grandmother, Cynthia Aynes (husband...

Mar 4, 2023

Margaret E. Pearson (Thorpe), 100, formerly of Johnston, died on March 4, 2023 at St. Antoine’s Residence.  She was the wife of the late Walter E. Pearson, daughter of the late William Reginald and Elsie (Coates) Thorpe, and sister of the late William Thorpe.

Margaret was formerly a member of the Eastern Star, Betsy Williams Chapter 20...

Feb 26, 2023

MacWhorter, Paul S. 92. Our family lost our beloved Dad and Grandfather on February 26, 2023 at Lincolnwood Nursing Home. Paul was born on March 1,1930 in Winthrop, MA., son of the late Phillip and Jessie MacWhorter. He was the husband of the late Gloria J., MacWhorter (Frost) for 65 years and resided in North Providence for the last...

Feb 20, 2023

On Tuesday, February 20,  2023, Marie Mollicone passed away at the age of 67.

Marie was born in Providence on February 9, 1956, and was the daughter of the late Luigi and Josephine (Vialton) Mollicone.

She leaves behind her longtime friends at The Fogarty Center and her housemates at Springwater Drive, Miranda, Roy, Joseph and...

Feb 19, 2023

Nancy Stanley (Cornell) passed away on February 19, 2023 in Providence, RI. Nancy was born on September 28, 1942 in Johnston, RI and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. As a young woman she began working to put her first husband, the father of her children, through medical school. She was selflessly dedicated to her family and went on to...

Feb 18, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Angelo Imondi share the sad news of his passing at the age of 91.  He was the husband of the late Lois (Gisselbrecht) Imondi for 61 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Vincenzina (Mancini) Imondi.

Angelo, a Korean War Veteran, a...

Feb 17, 2023

On February 17, 2023 Donald M Whited, 63 of Johnston was called home to be with the Lord after passing peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, loving family and friends after a long, brave cancer battle.  He was the husband of Elaine D. (Smith) Whited.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Donald and Barbara...

Feb 14, 2023

Linda McKay, 76 years old passed away on Tuesday, February 14th, surrounded by loved ones.

Linda was born in New York on December 12th, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Mary Byrnes and William McKay.

She leaves behind her longtime friends at The Fogarty Center and her newest housemates at Cobble Hill in...

Feb 9, 2023

William J. D’Amico, 79, of North Providence, died on February 9, 2023.  He was the husband of Renee J. (Desmarais) D’Amico.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Jenny Mary (Spinella) D’Amico.

William worked as a carpenter/toolmaker for most of his life.   He worked at Brown University with the professors, where he...

Feb 4, 2023

Marion B. Girard, 84, of Chester, VT, formerly of Smithfield, died peacefully on February 4, 2023, at Pine Heights at Brattleboro in Vermont.  She was the wife of the late James P. Girard.  Born in Smithfield, she was the beloved daughter of William Gudaitis and Marian Breeding.

Marion worked at A T Cross in Lincoln, RI for...

Feb 3, 2023

Ronald G. Kershaw, PE.  Age 85, of Greenville, RI passed on February 3, 2023 at the Hope Hospice Center.  He was the husband of Christine (Muir) Kershaw for 64 years.  He is survived by children: Leslie Kershaw, Mark Kershaw, (Michael Sutila), and grandchildren: Seth, (Kim), and Wilson Steinman and Peter Kershaw.   Born in Cranston, RI, his parents were William...

Feb 2, 2023

Carl Harvey Patnode, 1932–2023

Carl Harvey Patnode, 90, of North Smithfield, RI, died on February 2, 2023 after a brief period of decline. Carl was born on October 5, 1932, to Leda (Marcoux) and Elmer Patnode, the third of their nine children. He grew up in Willsboro, NY, graduating from Willsboro High School in 1950....