Dec 28, 2021

Oliveira, Joseph, 83, of North Providence, passed on December 28, 2021.  He was the loving husband of Shirley A. (Marinaccio) Oliveira.  Born in East Providence, he was a son of the late Aldifico and Mary (Perry) Oliveira.

Joseph worked as a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways for many years before retiring.  He served in the United States...

Dec 27, 2021

Sparadeo, Jo-Ann E. (Cedor), 76, of North Providence, died on December 27, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of Walter A. Sparadeo, Jr. for 56 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Plante) Cedor.

Jo-Ann was a social worker for the State of Rhode Island for 30...

Dec 24, 2021

Johnson, Sherry L. (Callender), 67, passed on December 24, 2021 at Warren Center.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Harry and G. Evelyn (Carpenter) Callender.  Sherry will be remembered as a kind and loving person.

She is survived by her brother, Earl Callender, and her stepmother, Alice Callender.  She was the mother of...

Dec 10, 2021

On Friday December 10, 2021, Lonnie Joe Porter, 81 of North Providence, RI, passed from his life to his eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Mitchell) Porter for 60 years. Joe, as he was known by all, was born in Easley, SC on August 1,1940 to the late Waddie...

Dec 8, 2021

Hill, Russell L., Sr., 90, died peacefully on December 8, 2021 with his son by his side.  He was the husband of Mary L. (Fleming) Hill for 50 years until her passing.  He was the son of the late William and Leona (Blais) Hill.

Russell was a self-employed cabinetmaker and secretary/treasurer of Russell Hill Enterprises for 20...

Nov 28, 2021

Lawson, Mary (Monya), 93, of North Providence, passed on November 28, 2021 in her home.  She was the daughter of the late Teet and Paraska Usenia.  Monya moved from Providence to North Providence in 1960.

Monya became active in the North Providence Senior Center in the 1970’s and made it her daily work schedule into the 1990’s....

Nov 27, 2021

Casey, Katrina R. “Kathy”, 84, of North Providence, passed away on November 27, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of William C. Casey for over 62 years.   Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Eli “Doc” Malatt, stepdaughter of the late Rose (Landers) Malatt and daughter of the late Dorothy (Slocum) Malatt.

Kathy was...

Nov 26, 2021

Derosier, Eugenie (Jean), 107, died November 26, 2021 at Heritage Hills Nursing Center in Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Albert J. Derosier. Born in Manville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosealda (Gariepy) L’Heureux.

Jean was employed by the Worcester Textile Co. of Greystone for 33 years retiring in 1979.

Nov 21, 2021

Gargano, John J., 86, of North Providence, died on November 21, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Doris E. (Gervais) Gargano.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Josephine (Marandola) Gargano.

John worked for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections before retiring.

He is survived by his daughter,...

Nov 21, 2021

Murphy, John William, 69, of North Providence, Rhode Island and Lincoln, New Hampshire passed away at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, November 21, 2021.

He was the beloved and devoted husband of Christine A. (Cain) Murphy for forty-seven years.  Loving father of William Murphy (Amy), Jill Murphy Hungerford (David), and Leanne DeMarco (Daniel). His six...

Nov 20, 2021

Ware, Lois N., 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Bayberry Commons Nursing Home in Pascoag, RI.  She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Ware.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Doris (Weagle) Bryant.

Lois worked as an inspection clerk for General Electric at the...

Nov 16, 2021

Thompson, Donna B., 52, of North Providence, died on November 16, 2021 at home with her family by her side.  Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of John L. and Elizabeth A. (Stowik) Thompson.

Donna had worked as a salesperson for Avon Cosmetics and had also volunteered at local hospitals.

She is survived by...

Nov 15, 2021

Charnley, Gary S., 72, of Smithfield, died on November 15, 2021 at home.  He was the husband of Lorraine (Desforges) Charnley.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ralph and Irene (Smith) Charnley.

Gary worked for Telspan International Ltd. Of South Windsor, CT for 44 years, retiring in 2016.  He was an Army veteran...

Nov 13, 2021

Vickers, Marion M. (Smith), 78, of Lincoln, died on November 13, 2021 at Landmark Medical Center.  She was the wife of the late Walter F. Vickers.  Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth A. and Ethel M. (Smith) Smith.

Marion is survived by six children, Cindy Marois, Walter “Bubba” Vickers, Fred Vickers, Mary...

Nov 11, 2021

Margaret Bowden, 88, passed away November 11, 2021.  She was married to Thomas Bowden for 63 years.  She was the cherished mother of Sandra Sherman, Susan Abbatomarco, and Sharon Bowden.  She was beloved by her grandchildren Andrew Sherman and his wife Amanda, Corinne Carnevale and her husband Danylo, Matthew Abbatomarco, and Jeremy Abbatomarco, by her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Collin, Karagan, and...

Nov 11, 2021

Gesualdi, Vito W. Sr., 92, formerly of North Providence, died on November 11, 2021 at Cherry Hill Manor.  He was the husband of the late Thelma (Carr) Gesualdi.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Albert and Olga (LaBanca) Gesualdi.

Vito was a truck driver for the Local 251 before retiring.  He was a...

Nov 8, 2021

There are certain people that leave an indelible mark.  There is a feeling that something is in the air when they are in your presence. They have a way of making you feel like you’re the most important person in the world.  They make you feel the love and respect always. That was Pat! He was 78 when he quickly...

Nov 7, 2021

Arsenault, Shirley A., 77, of North Providence, died on November 7, 2021 at her home.  Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Mary Arsenault.

Shirley worked as a medical secretary at Rhode Island Hospital for 36 years.  She also worked at the North Providence Library for five years and volunteered at the Mt....

Nov 5, 2021

Corte, Mary E. (Parker), 96, of Smithfield, died on November 5, 2021 at the Hopehealth Hospice Hulitar Center.  She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Corte.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Winfield G. and Maybelle E. (Henry) Parker.

In her younger years, Mary was a secretary and a cook’s helper...

Nov 5, 2021

was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, to many during her incredible 83 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Friday, November 5, 2021, just one day following her 83rd birthday.

Barbara was born on November 4, 1938, daughter of Madeline Hartington and Alfred O’Connor. In her early years Barbara...