Mar 21, 2017

Patricia Petrini, a longtime resident of the Johnston area, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Cherry Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 75.

She is survived by her husband, John Petrini, Sr. and her four children, Barbara Petrini, Janet Petrini, John Petrini, Jr., and Lisa DeGeorge, her two grandchildren, Tara Petrini...

Mar 14, 2017

Riley, Donald P., 72, of North Providence, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Hopkins Manor in North Providence. He was the husband of Rosanne L. (Bissonnette) Riley for 37 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Florence (Darnell) Riley.

Donald was a chain mechanic and toolmaker for Atlas...

Mar 4, 2017

Labrie, Catherine Frances (Teehan), 94, died Saturday March 4, 2017 at the Viera Hospital in Melbourne, Florida. She was the wife of the late Joseph L. Labrie. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was a daughter of the late Maurice Teahan, Sr. and Rose Anna (Lyons) Teahan.

Catherine was a Tester at Mine Safety Appliance...

Feb 27, 2017

Gargano, Doris E., 81, died Monday, February 27, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of John J. Gargano. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late George and Lydia (Belanger) Gervais.

Doris was an animal lover and always had a cat. She also loved going to the beach, making holiday...

Feb 10, 2017

Robinson, William A. Sr., 82, died Friday February 10, 2017 at Hebert Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Tanguay) Robinson and was the son of the late Arthur and Helen (Healey) Robinson.

Bill was a custodian for the Smithfield School Department and the Smithfield Police Department for many years before retiring....

Feb 9, 2017

Dextradeur, Daniel, 29, of North Providence, died February 9, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was a son of Mary Machado of North Providence.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Carissa Abbey, Cassondra Dextradeur, Sun-He Chong-Fusco, and Nick Machado, and his very best friends, who were like brothers to him, Ryan Brissette...

Feb 7, 2017

Lamothe, Lynette R. (Rossignol), 68, died February 7, 2017. She was the wife of Ronald A. Lamothe, mother of Noelle Lincourt and her husband Robert and Christian Lamothe, mother-in-law of Holly Lamothe, grandmother of five, and sister of Lauren Shadoian. Funeral services will be private.

Feb 1, 2017

Johannes, Barbara M., 75, died Wednesday February 1, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of Robert Johannes. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Alice (Raposa) Brown.

Barbara loved her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and had visited many exciting destinations. After her retirement,...

Jan 28, 2017

Kinnecom, Sharon R. (Folco), 55, of Johnston, died January 28, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Dragon) Folco.

She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Laliberte and Michael Kinnecom, a granddaughter, Isabella, and three other grandchildren, three brothers, Al, George, and Louis Folco,...

Jan 26, 2017

Gorman, Mary I. “May” (Vigneau), 96, of North Providence, passed away at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital on Thursday, January 26, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late John W. Gorman, Jr. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bella (Dutil) Vigneau. May was a popular entertainer in and...

Jan 25, 2017

Bourassa, Ronald, 65, of Smithfield, died January 25, 2017. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alcide J. and Ida Mary (Breton) Bourassa.

Ronald worked in construction and was an excellent carpenter.

He is survived by two children, Daniel Bourassa of Scituate and Michele Bourassa of Orlando, Florida, a sister,...

Jan 25, 2017

Stepka, Emily Mary (Kozinski), died peacefully on January 25, 2017. She was the wife of the late Boleslaw F. Stepka. Emily was the loving mother of William F. Stepka, Thomas V. Stepka, and David P. Stepka. She was the sister of Stella Kloc, Wanda Trinidad, the late Genevieve Sleboda, and the late Thomas Kozinski. Emily was the...

Jan 17, 2017

Franco, Joseph, 93, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late I. Edith (Feuti) Franco. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Antonio and Concetta (Pesca) Franco.

Joseph was a Merchant Marine Veteran, serving in WWII. After the war, he sailed aboard...

Jan 17, 2017

Jackson, Robert E. “Bob”, 95, of Glocester, died January 17, 2017 at Brookdale Smithfield. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian (Green) Jackson. He was the son of the late Florence (Hopkins) Jackson and William E. Jackson.

He was the beloved father of Dr. Robert E. Jackson, Jr. and his wife Dawn, Donald...

Jan 12, 2017

Mullins, Edith M., 96, of North Providence, died January 12, 2017 at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Clinton B. Mullins. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late George T. Hawkins Sr. and Agnes (Gill) Hawkins.

Edith worked as a central service technician at Florida Hospital, Orange County....

Jan 6, 2017

Ingegneri, Joseph F., 94, formerly of Johnston, passed away Friday January 6, 2017 at Brookdale Smithfield. He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Amodeo) Ingegneri. Born in Boston, MA, he was a son of the late Dr. Frederick and Esther (Tagliabue) Ingegneri.

Joseph was an Assistant Physical Plant Director of Rhode Island College for...

Jan 1, 2017

Eaton, Lynn M. (Buck), 71, of Greenville, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 1, 2017 at the Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Eaton, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Fred I. and Agnes (Collins) Buck.

Lynn was a homemaker and...

Dec 31, 2016

Martin, Joel V., 74, of Warwick, died Sunday, December 31, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Yolanda (Hortencia) Martin. Born in Abrest, France, he was a son of the late Lucien and Suzette Martin.

Joel was an avid painter, photographer and loved gardening.

Besides his wife, he...

Dec 29, 2016

Martino, Rosemary (Ricard) 72, passed away on December 29, 2016. She was a daughter of the late Rosario and Jennie (Mollo) Ricard. She was the beloved wife of Ascenzo (Vinnie) Martino.

Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Gina Peterson and son-in-law Russell of Smithfield, RI, and Cynthia Martino of Greenville, RI, a sister, Claire...

Dec 22, 2016

Goff, James E., Jr., 68, died Thursday December 22, 2016 at the Trinity Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James and Ellen (Hughes) Goff.

James worked at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in the shipping and receiving department and Foxwoods Casino. He was an Army veteran serving...