Dec 5, 2018

Walsh, Loretta A., 96, formerly of Providence and Point Judith, died Wednesday December 5th, 2018 at Hopkins Manor. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Annie (Boshall) Walsh.

Loretta was a clerk at the Social Security office in Providence for 25 years. She loved to spend her summers down in Narraganset. Loretta...

Dec 1, 2018

Blinkhorn, Gerald “Jerry”, 80, died Saturday December 1st, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Amalia A. (DeVecchis) Blinkhorn. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ernest and Jannette (Levesque) Blinkhorn.

Jerry became a Teamster in 1964 organizing Roger Williams Grocery where he served as the shop steward. In 1977,...

Nov 28, 2018

Madeline Margaret Shaw, 84, peacefully passed away in her home on November 28, 2018.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Lena (Flynn) Shaw.

She was the sister of the late Sandra Edwardo and is survived by her two nieces, Stephanie Huling and Holly Edwardo.

Madeline was a...

Nov 26, 2018

Proulx, Edgar J., 95, of Georgiaville, passed away on November 26, 2018.  He was the beloved husband of Arline (Blanchard) Proulx for 70 years.  Born in Pawtucket, RI, the son of the late Alva and Leona (Favreau) Proulx and brother of the late Leo Proulx, he and his brother were raised by his maternal grandparents Louis and Georgianna (Leveille)...

Nov 21, 2018

DiIorio, Philomena “Phyllis”, 88, of North Providence, entered into eternal rest, on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, surrounded by her family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Angelina (DiPalma) Marra. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent E. DiIorio.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Raspallo and her husband Michael of...

Nov 16, 2018

Daglieri, Virginia A. “Ginger”, 77, of Estero, Florida, formerly of Rhode Island, died November 16, 2018 at home.  She was the wife of Dean J. Daglieri for 44 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Rattenni, MD and the late Angeline (Grazioso) Rattenni.

Ginger was a special education teacher in...

Nov 14, 2018

Lizotte, Elizabeth A. (Lawton), 79, a longtime resident of Greenville, died on November 14, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Russell L. Lizotte. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Ethel (Henry) Lawton.

Elizabeth had worked at both Greenville Finishing and Tilcon Gammino (Tilcon...

Nov 13, 2018

Hunter, Rita (Brunelle), 90, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on November 13, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Hunter for 62 years before his passing in 2011. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Germaine (Alix) Brunelle.

After her retirement,...

Nov 8, 2018

Loader, Caroline D. Peterson, 100, of North Providence, died on Thursday, November 8, 2018 with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Laurence E.M. Loader. Born in Providence, Carol was the daughter of the late Henry and Lucy (Macconnell) Peterson.

As a young woman, Carol loved to dance and performed professionally...

Nov 3, 2018

Kiesling, Janice M. (Muscente), 73, passed on November 3, 2018 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Gary J. Kiesling. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Fausto and Jennie (Petrucci) Muscente.

She is survived by her sons, Eric Kiesling and his wife Maria of Cranston and Jeffrey...

Nov 2, 2018

Nelson, Charles W., 88, of Johnston, died Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Gladys M. (Whitfield) Nelson. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles G. and Elizabeth (Wood) Nelson.

Charles was an Honorman for Company #329 at the US Navy Training Center...

Oct 28, 2018

Holton, Christopher A., 47, of Smithfield, died Sunday, October 28, 2018. Born in Providence, he was a son of Donald and Sharon (Rubino) Holton of Smithfield.

Christopher was currently working for the Walmart Store in Putnam, CT. Previously, he was a technician for Hewlett-Packard. He was a graduate of Smithfield High School. He was a lover of...

Oct 25, 2018

Sand, Mary Kay, 71, of Berkshire Place Nursing Home in Providence went to her heavenly home on October 25 after a lengthy illness.

She was the daughter of the late John A. and Catherine (Hamlin) Sand of Rochester, New York and is survived by her sister, Kathleen Majewski and nephew, Peter Keukelaar of Fairport, New York.

Oct 25, 2018

Thornton, Kathleen (Emin), 93, of Cranston and Dresden, ME, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Leonard Thornton. Born in Smithfield, she was the daughter of the late Leander and Bertha Emin.

Mrs. Thornton was a teacher in the Smithfield school system. She taught at...

Oct 23, 2018

DiCenzo, Ann M., 75, of Johnston, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Evelyn (D’Arezzo) DiCenzo.

Ann worked for the State of RI for 25 years, retiring in 2008. She had also worked for Amica Insurance and the Law Offices of...

Oct 22, 2018

Sciarra, Carmella (Corsi), 95, passed on October 22, 2018 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility. She was the companion of the late Henry Marcello for 40 years. Born in Lawrence, MA, she was a daughter of the late Biagio and Almerinda (Rendine) Corsi.

Carmella loved vacationing in Florida, spending her winters in Ft. Lauderdale. An avid dancer, she...

Oct 22, 2018

Worster, Dennis N., 68, of Johnston, died on October 22, 2018 at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Lee F. (Fogarty) Worster. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Neil and Eileen (Mekuto) Worster.

Dennis worked for Electric Boat for 40 years before retiring.

He is survived...

Oct 21, 2018

Cippola, Jr., Joseph, 74, of North Providence, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at home. He was the loving husband of the late Carol Jean (Saurina) Cippola. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Viola May (Greenwell) Cippola.

Joseph enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with his family. He was an...

Oct 20, 2018

Merlino, Peter A., 81, died Saturday October 20, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Margaret Rose (Joyce) Merlino. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Edward and Teresa ( Rocco) Merlino.

Mr. Merlino was self-employed in the flooring industry as an installer for over 60 years. He was...

Oct 4, 2018

Winterbottom, Alan D., 75, died October 4, 2018 at Greenwood Center with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arthur and May (Hardman) Winterbottom.

Alan received his Master’s of Public Administration from URI in 1965. He was a salesman for Tri-Star Voice and Data before retiring.

He...