Joan Gubata

Jul 5, 2017

Gubata, Joan M. (Meegan), 79, formerly of North Providence, died Wednesday July 5, 2017 at the Coventry Center Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late James E. Gubata. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Johnson) Meegan.

She is survived by her children, James Gubata,...

Carol Chisholm

Jul 3, 2017

Chisholm, Carol A. (Walker), 70, of Northbridge, MA, died July 3, 2017 at home. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Howard) Walker.

Carol was a psychiatric nurse for nearly 50 years. She loved animals and loved to travel.

She is survived by three children, Wendy Stigelman of Cumberland, RI,...

Louise D'Andrea

Jul 1, 2017

D’Andrea, Louise (LaBelle), 92, of Glocester, died July 1, 2017. She was the wife of the late Joseph D’Andrea. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Rose (Valenza) LaBelle.

Louise was the owner with her late husband of Appleland Orchard in Greenville since 1972, where she greeted every child...

Mary Trombley

Jun 18, 2017

Trombley, Mary Lou (Jordan), 74, died on Sunday, June 18, 2017. She was the wife of Raymond J. Trombley for 56 years as of June 3rd. Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Edith (Alarie) Jordan.

Mary Lou followed the bands Kings Row, RI Rednecks, and Mickie Lee Marshall.

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William Lewis, Jr.

Jun 16, 2017

Lewis, William H., Jr., 67, of Johnston, died June 16, 2017 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Donna L. (Feeley) Lewis. Born in Dorchester, MA, he was the son of the late William and Virginia (Higgins) Lewis.

William worked as a government inspector for 36 years before retiring. His favorite hobby was...

Edward Lacroix

Jun 15, 2017

LaCroix, Edward J., 89, died Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Mt. St. Rita’s Health Center. He was the husband of Shirley M. (Moore) LaCroix for 67 years. Born in Smithfield, he was a son of the late Alfred and Celina (Paquette) LaCroix.

Ed was a self-employed carpenter for over 61 years, retiring at the age...

Eloise Lizotte

Jun 14, 2017

Lizotte, Eloise E. (Emin) 97, of Smithfield, passed away June 14, 2017 at Miriam Hospital with family members by her side. Born in Smithfield, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Crossman) Emin. She grew up on her family’s farm known as the Emin farm on the site where the Bryant College campus is...

Marie Izzo

Jun 13, 2017

Izzo, Marie G., 84, died June 13, 2017. She was the wife of the late Alfred R. Izzo and daughter of the late Giuseppe and Anna (Crispi) Rossignoli.

Marie was a beautiful, loving mother and grandmother, who was an amazing cook and loved to play cards with her family.

She is survived by...

Raymond Burns

Jun 10, 2017

Burns, Raymond P., 79, died June 10, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Ellen E. (Goff) Burns for 41 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Leo T. and Grace M. (Boylan) Burns.

Raymond worked for 32 years as a cook for both Our Lady...

Claire Antonelli

Jun 4, 2017

Antonelli, Claire (Cerce), 95, of Johnston, died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Maria (Perrotta) Cerce. She was the beloved wife of the late Guido Antonelli.

Claire was a passionate Yankees fan...

Beatrice Prosser-Jackson

Jun 2, 2017

Jackson, Beatrice (Wilbur Prosser), 90, passed away June 2, 2017 at The Holiday Retirement Home, Lincoln. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Prosser, Sr. Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Wilbur and Beatrice (Thurber) Meenan. She lived in North Providence until 1963, and moved to Cumberland, where she resided...

Joanne Drake

Jun 1, 2017

Drake, Joanne (Laurino), 76, of Providence, died June 1, 2017. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Lucy (Zambucco) Laurino.

She is survived by her brother, John Laurino, and sister, Lucille Garland, both of North Providence.

Burial will be private.

Edith Amitrano

May 30, 2017

Amitrano, Edith P. (Preite), 91, died May 30, 2017 at the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late Frank B. Amitrano. Born in East Providence, she was a daughter of the late Carmelo and Josephine (Barbuscio) Preite.

Edith worked as a CNA at Heritage Hills and Hopkins Manor. Later, she worked...

John Desautel

May 27, 2017

Desautel, John E., 89, died Saturday, May 27, 2017, at the Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the husband of Rosalie B. (Johns) Desautel for 70 years. A lifelong resident of North Providence he was a son of the late Theodore and Oliva (LaTour) Desautel.

John was a plumber for 43 years working out of...

Lawrence Martino

May 24, 2017

Martino, Lawrence, 90, of Johnston, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of Yolanda M. (Preite) Martino. Born in North Providence, he was a son of the late Arcangelo and Antonetta (Cucca) Martino.

Lawrence was a truck driver for Warren Oil Company for 35 years...

Henry Grinchell, Sr.

May 23, 2017

Grinchell, Henry P., Sr., 94, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was the husband of the late Ann Bucci for 56 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Stanley Sr. and Anna (Sablowska) Grinchell. Henry was the youngest member of his family who was also blessed with the...

David Clark

May 21, 2017

Clark, David P., 55, of North Providence, died May 21, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence, he was a son of Claire L. (Paterson) Clark of North Providence and the late John E. Clark.

David worked in the food industry for many years.

Besides his mother, he is survived...

Elizabeth Riley

May 17, 2017

Riley, Elizabeth A. (White), 79, of North Providence, died May 17, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Lemuel A. Riley, to whom she was married for 61 years. Born in Newport and raised in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Gilda (Silvia) White.

Besides her husband, she...

Lionel Latour Ii

May 15, 2017

LaTour, II, Lionel L., 76, of Smithfield, died Monday May 15, 2017 at Hopkins Manor. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Lionel and Marguerite (Desjarlais) LaTour.

He is survived by a sister, Marguerite “Peggy” LaTour, and a brother, Paul LaTour and his wife Mary, nieces and nephew, Mary Beth Roberti, Valerie...

Gertrude Mcginnis-Rice

May 10, 2017

McGinnis-Rice, Gertrude, D. (Peck) 91, formerly of North Providence, died Wednesday May 10, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of the late Ernest J. McGinnis and the late Grafton Rice. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Corinne (LaFleur) Peck.

Gertrude was an employee of Bulova Watch...