Nov 2, 2021

Scanlon, Anna May (Chmura), 78, of Smithfield, passed away on November 2, 2021, just after sunrise, to join with her beloved son Edward Laby.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Annie (Sleboda) Chmura.

Anna May was a graduate of Brown University, where she focused on building her career because of...

Nov 1, 2021

Jillson, Margaret R., 84, of Russell Lane, Smithfield, died on November 1, 2021 of natural causes, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Lawrence E. Jillson, Sr.  Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Alice Bourgeois.

Margaret Jillson retired from Old County Road School as a paraeducator...

Nov 1, 2021

Raymond Joseph Rose, 71, of Johnston, RI (formerly of Providence, RI) passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the son of the late Raymond Rose and Adele (Fontaine) Rose. He was the loving husband of Donna (Vestri) Rose for 50 years.

In addition to his wife Donna, he is...

Oct 31, 2021

Arsenault, Janice Flora, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 31, 2021.  She was the daughter of Janice Dinucci Arsenault and the late Andrew M. Arsenault and sister of Andrew John Arsenault.  Mother of Caitlyn, Allan, Donavan, Jonathan, and predeceased by Aaron.  Jan earned her bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College.  She cherished her friends and James was special...

Oct 29, 2021

Corsini, Raymond W. Sr., 73, of North Providence, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on October 29, 2021 at home.  He was the husband of Dianne M. (Laberge) Corsini for 49 years.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Eugene and Clara (Pagano) Corsini.

Raymond worked as a production manager for RDW Advertising Group before...

Oct 22, 2021

Daniel John Tella-Taylor was born January 16, 1922 in the Thornton section of Johnston.  He grew up as a modest, humble young boy during the Great Depression.  His learnings during the depression made him a fiscal conservative, teaching what it meant to live within your means and to never forget where you come from.

Raised in Johnston...

Oct 20, 2021

Travison, Graclyn H. (Langelier), 88, of Johnston, died on October 20, 2021 at Lincolnwood Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was the wife of the late Albert E. Travison.  Born in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late George Langelier and Irene DeFelice and stepdaughter of Joseph DeFelice.

Graclyn is survived by her son, Jeffery A. Travison and...

Oct 19, 2021

Gregson, Jacqueline M., 54, passed away on October 19, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Donald and Ann Gregson of North Providence.

Jacqueline was the service manager at Wigwam Saab in North Providence where she worked since she was fourteen years old. It is there that she met the love of her life, Michael...

Oct 16, 2021

GENTES, SUZANNE L.  71, of Gainer Avenue, North Providence, RI, died peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Heritage Hills in Smithfield, RI.  She was the daughter of the late Henri and Gertrude (Edmondson) Gentes.

Suzanne worked for the R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles for over 30 years. She was a faithful congregant of St. Albans church...

Oct 11, 2021

Capraro, Margaret A. (Lally), 95, of Smithfield, died on October 11, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Locke) Lally.

Margaret is survived by two children, Peggy Capraro and Thomas Capraro and his wife Denise, three grandchildren, Katie Spada and her...

Oct 4, 2021

SFC (Ret.) Paul A. Grimes, beloved son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, left us suddenly on Monday, October 4, 2021 after a valiant struggle with illness.  Paul was born to Joseph F. and Agnes R. Grimes of North Providence. Paul is survived by his loving mother, Agnes R. Grimes, and his siblings, Deborah L. Procopio, William G. Grimes, Sheila A....

Oct 3, 2021

Edward R. Connor, 68, passed away peacefully October 3, 2021, after a long illness. Mr. Connor is survived by brothers Raymond J. and Robert P. Connor both of Florida.  Born in Providence, RI, he was pre-deceased by his beloved parents, Raymond and Yvonne (Morin) Connor.  He was an alumni of Our Lady of Providence Seminary, Warwick, RI. A resident...

Sep 23, 2021

Marino, Gina A., 45, of North Providence, died on September 23, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Edward Marino and the late Bernice (Arruda) Marino.

Gina was a graduate of North Providence High School, Class of 1993.  She was an avid animal lover and audiobook enthusiast.  Despite her...

Sep 18, 2021

Green, Luke Raymond, 100, formerly of Providence, died on September 18, 2021 at Royal Health, Westerly.  He was the husband of the late Helen L. (DeQuattro) Green.  Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late John and Margaret (Parkinson) Green.

Luke was a WWII Army Veteran who served with distinction in a guerrilla warfare unit...

Sep 11, 2021

Rosemary J Graziano, formerly of North Providence, passed away on September 11, 2021 at Elmhurst Rehabilitation Center in Providence, RI.

She was the daughter of the late Albino and Mary Esther (Evans)Graziano. She was the sister of Donald Graziano and his wife Helga of Wakefield, RI.  She is also survived by 22 nieces and nephews, 36 great...

Sep 10, 2021

Bowden, Thomas H., 87, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center with his family by his side.  He was the husband of Margaret A. (Reid) Bowden. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Milton A. and Mary (Birnie) Bowden.

Thomas was a retired Professional Engineer, working for several area engineering firms....

Sep 8, 2021

Lucia “Lucy” DiPalma, of North Providence, RI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 8, 2021.

Born on July 31st in Providence she was the daughter of the late Guiseppe Rochira and Teresa (Regine) Rochira. She married the love of her life Domenic DiPalma on September 11, 1948 and they were...

Sep 5, 2021

Pluchino, Rita C. (D’Orazio), 93, died on September 5, 2021 at Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Pluchino and daughter of the late John and Angela (DiFolco) D’Orazio.

Rita was a bookkeeper for General Motors and for US Pharmaceutical until retiring.

She is survived by two children,...

Sep 4, 2021

Guyette, Claudette M. “Clo” (DuPont), 79, died on September 4, 2021 at Miriam Hospital.  She was the wife of Roger Guyette.  Born in Manville, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Evelyn (Millette) DuPont.

Clo was a phlebotomist.  She retired from Women & Infants Hospital.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her...

Aug 28, 2021

Corsini, Dennis L., 75, of Cranston, died on August 28, 2021 at home with his family by his side.  He was the husband and soulmate of Linda A. (Caranci) Corsini.

Dennis served in the Army National Guard for six years.  He was a hairstylist and the owner of Den’s Barber Salon in Woonsocket before retiring.  A natural...