May 9, 2021

King, Blanche E. (LeBeau), 98, formerly of North Providence, died on May 9, 2021 at Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing.  She was the wife of the late Leo A. King.  Born in Burrillville, she was a daughter of the late Adolphis and Lodina (Tellier) LeBeau.

Blanche worked as a staff assistant at the Brown University Admissions...

May 6, 2021

Bain, Robert S., 89, of North Providence, died Thursday, May 6, 2021.   He was the devoted husband of the late Grace (Guglielmino) Bain.  Born in North Providence, he was a son of the late George and Ellen (Pickup) Bain.

Robert was a regional account manager for the Keebler Company for over 35 years before retiring.  He was...

May 4, 2021

Illiano, Eugenia L. "Jean" (DiStefano), 79, passed on May 4, 2021 at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was the wife of the late Giuseppe Illiano.  Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late John M. DiStefano, Sr. and Fernande (Berube) DiStefano.

Jean was the owner with her late husband of the former Two...

Apr 28, 2021

John Michael Fahey, 78, formerly of Foster RI passed away suddenly on April 28th, 2021 at the age of 78.  He was born in Providence, RI on September 10, 1942 to the late John and Jeanne (Dubuc) Fahey.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Carolyn, son Michael and wife Zuzana Fahey...

Apr 16, 2021

Block, Jonathan, 74, of Cranston, died on April 16, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center.  He was the husband of the late Rosemary (Coppa) Block.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late David and Ruth (Laycock) Block.

Jonathan was a machinist at Electric Boat for many years before retiring.  He served in the Unites...

Apr 12, 2021

Yekelchik, Helen P. (Guidone), 83, of Johnston, died on April 12, 2021 at home.  She was the wife of the late Leo Yekelchik.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Anna (Connolly) Guidone.

Helen worked in the medical records department of Women and Infants Hospital for many years before...

Apr 12, 2021

Duffney, Corinne R. (Bartlett), 87, passed away on April 12, 2021 at Bayberry Commons.  She was the wife of the late Norman A. Duffney.  Born in Concord, NH, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Marion E. (Carr) Bartlett.

Corinne is survived by her son, Mark A. Duffney and his wife Susan of Glocester,...

Apr 12, 2021

Stigelman, Wendy A. (Chisholm), 54, of Cumberland, passed away on April 12, 2021 at home.  Born in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Carol (Walker) Chisholm and stepdaughter of Elizabeth Chisholm of Attleboro, MA.

Wendy loved cooking and baking and worked as a chef until she found her true calling, a career in...

Apr 1, 2021

Passano, Carole S., 81, of Smithfield, passed peacefully on April 1, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Paul E. Passano, Jr.  Born in Charleston, WV, she was a daughter of the late Archie and Eleanore (Laabs) Johns.

Carole worked for Amica Insurance for forty years before retiring.  She was...

Mar 30, 2021

Roy, Edward R., 76, of Smithfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Miriam Hospital.  He was the husband of Janet I. (Nolin) Roy.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Oliver J. Roy, Sr. and Margaret G. (Smith) Roy.

Edward worked for the Providence Journal and the former Providence Gravure for 31...

Mar 25, 2021

Nash, Rita R. (Berger), 78, of East Greenwich, passed away on March 25, 2021 at Scalabrini Villa.  She was the wife of Samuel Nash.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late David and Martha (Berk) Berger.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two children, Wendy Breene of Cranston and Todd A....

Mar 19, 2021

Marinaro, Ronald M., 50, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at home.  He was the son of Ronald V. and Angela (Guglielmotti) Marinaro of Johnston.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Fred and Marc Marinaro, and his sister, Lara Hammond, as well as extended family members.

Relatives and friends...

Mar 13, 2021

LaPosta, Catherine (Macaruso), 87, died peacefully Saturday, March 13, 2021 at home.  She was the wife of the late Mario LaPosta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marie (Lisi) Macaruso.

Cathy was the owner of Cathy’s Decorator Shop in Smithfield for 30 years.

Cathy is survived by her loving...

Mar 5, 2021

Ross, Dolores M. (Cerio), 83, of Johnston, died on March 5, 2021 at Morgan Health Center.  Born in Boston, MA, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas Cerio and Margaret (Russo) Clouse.

Affectionately known to those who loved her as “DeeDee,” Dolores was funny, fun loving, and independent. She was a hard worker, having worked in...

Mar 4, 2021

Fox, Thomas H., 96, formerly of Chepachet, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Helen M. (Bonoyer) Fox.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Alexina (Gaudet) Fox.

Tom was a self-employed home builder, under the name of T. Fox...

Feb 28, 2021

Comella, Eleanor G. (Palumbo), 95, of Johnston RI, passed on Sunday February 28th at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, from COVID-related pneumonia. She was the wife the late Santo (Sandy) Comella for 53 years before his passing. They enjoyed so many fun-filled family activities and cooking together. She was born in Providence to the late Luigi and...

Feb 27, 2021

Evelyn Hurley, 83, of Smithfield, died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was born in Smithfield, the daughter of the late Joseph and Christine (Pimental) Enos. She leaves her husband, John Hurley of 63 years, having been together since they were thirteen years old. Evelyn was happiest when she had a job to do...

Feb 20, 2021

Chew, Raymond A., 84, of North Providence, died on February 20, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Arlene A. (Gorman) Chew for 60 years until her passing.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Arthur and Helen M. (McLean) Chew.

Raymond was an ESD Supervisor at Our Lady...

Feb 6, 2021

Lynnette J. Pace-Coombs, 76, of Robin St., North Providence, a former data entry/accounts payable supervisor, died on February 6, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center.  She was the wife of Paul F. Coombs.

Born in Waltham, MA, a daughter of the late Leonardo and Eugenia G. (Triplett) Pace, she lived in Greenville for 29 years and Johnston...

Feb 2, 2021

Giroux, Wilfred L., 65, of Smithfield, died on February 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  He was the husband of Lauren A. (Bouchard) Giroux.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph E. and G. Yvonne (Emin) Giroux.

Wilfred worked for 30 years for Teknor Apex, retiring in 2018.  He was a...