Obituaries

North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries

Local obituaries for the North Providence, RI area

Jack Holton

Jack Holton

Mar 7, 2015

Holton, Jack D., 78, of Smithfield, died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of the late Florence S. (Carreiro) Holton. Born in Syracuse, NY, he was a son of the late Raymond D. Holton and Ruth V. (MacCumber) Holton Thompson. Jack had worked for Continental Bronze Co., Industrial Tool and Machine, and retired from...

Raymond Parenteau

Raymond Parenteau

Feb 28, 2015

Parenteau, Raymond J., 85, of Smithfield, died at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center while surrounded by his family on February 28th. Ray was a retired North Providence Police mechanic and a former mechanic at Dave's Garage in Smithfield. He was President and a Life Member of the Centredale Volunteer Fire Association. He was a member of the Tuesday Senior...

Virginia Devlin

Virginia Devlin

Feb 27, 2015

Devlin, Virginia A., 90, of North Providence, died February 27, 2015 at Hopkins Manor. Born in Norwich, CT, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Downey) Devlin. She is survived by two sisters, Mary D. Bell and Lucille Z. Alsfeld, both of North Providence, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday 8:30-9:30 AM...

Constance Steere

Constance Steere

Feb 25, 2015

Steere, Constance M. (Demaine), 89, died February 25, 2015 at Greenville Health Center. She was the wife of the late Russell N. Steere. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Wood) Demaine and sister of the late Raymond H. Demaine. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara A. Albro of Clearwater, FL. All...

Hope Marciano

Hope Marciano

Feb 24, 2015

Marciano, Hope V. (Marold), 86, died February 24, 2015 with her family by her side. She was the wife of Americo A. Marciano and daughter of the late Ernest and Lillian (Smith) Marold. Hope was the mother of David L. Marciano and his partner Debbie Marrocco, Karen L. Morgado and her husband Russell, and the late Albert P. Marciano,...

John Ford

John Ford

Feb 22, 2015

Ford, John J. ("The Sideliner") 94, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Angell) Ford. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John J. Ford and Anna (Walsh) Ford. John was a staple in the local sports community. He was an avid athlete...

Helen Francisco

Helen Francisco

Feb 22, 2015

Francisco, Helen M., 72, of Chepachet, a retired CNA, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Sunday, February 22, 2015. Born in Springfield, MA, she was a daughter of the late Herbert G. Grant and Ruby E. (Woodward) Grant Hill. She was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. She also enjoyed fishing. Besides her best friend...

Robert Simonin

Robert Simonin

Feb 22, 2015

Simonin, Robert H., 62, of Park Ave., Cranston, died February 22, 2015 at home. He was a son of the late Albert and Caroline (Percis) Simonin. He is survived by a daughter, Renee Simonin, four brothers, Charles, George, Joseph and Raymond Simonin, and a sister, Caroline Simpson. He was the brother of the late Patricia Simonin and Albert Simonin...

Robert Forsythe

Robert Forsythe

Feb 21, 2015

Forsythe, Robert A., Jr., 82, of North Providence, died February 21, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Leddy) Forsythe. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Robert and Mildred (Wheeler) Forsythe. Robert was a letter carrier out of the Esmond Post Office for 30...

George Lacerte

George Lacerte

Feb 15, 2015

Lacerte, George F. 91, died February 15, 2015 at the Greenville Health Center. He was the husband of the late Madeline (Baldini) Lacerte. He was a son of the late Edmond and Eva (Adams) Lacerte. George worked at Electric Boat Groton Division of general dynamics for 28 years before retiring in 1989. He was an Army veteran of WWII,...

Jeannine Huyler

Jeannine Huyler

Feb 14, 2015

Huyler, Jeannine C. (Bouchard), 69, of Fenwood Ave, Smithfield, died February 14, 2015 at home. She was the wife of Joseph F. Huyler. Born on December 12, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Edward U. and Cecile M. (Hamel) Bouchard. Jeannine worked as a nursery school teacher for 15 years, and later as a travel agent, but...

Robert Dimillio, Sr.

Robert Dimillio, Sr.

Feb 11, 2015

DiMillio, Robert J., Sr. 76, died February 11, 2015 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Mary B. (Gomes) DiMillio. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Barbara (Levey) DiMillio. Robert started his roofing career at McGuire Roofing. He then owned his own company, Ocean State Roofing, and worked...

Catherine Decorte

Catherine Decorte

Feb 10, 2015

DeCorte, Catherine (Manlick), 94, died February 10, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Alfred T. DeCorte. Born in Forestdale, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Sophia (Zariczny) Manlick. She leaves three children, Dennis DeCorte and his wife Diane, Patricia Mezzancello and her husband Frank, Alfred DeCorte and his...

Byron Lewis

Byron Lewis

Feb 8, 2015

Lewis, Byron W. "Bud", 79, of North Providence, died Sunday, February 8, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of Lois A. (Williamson) Lewis. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Byron W. and Marion (Annis) Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a customer service representative for the former Providence Gas Company, now National Grid, before retiring....

Clementina Mcniel

Clementina Mcniel

Feb 1, 2015

McNiel, Clementina "Tina" (Toselli), 91, formerly of Smithfield, died February 1, 2015 at Roberts Health Center. She was the wife of the late Robert Keith McNiel. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Ricardo and Anna (DeLellis) Toselli. After graduating from Classical High School, she served with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. While...

Eileen Worster

Eileen Worster

Jan 30, 2015

Worster, Eileen R. (Mekuto), 85, of Johnston, died January 30, 2015 at home. She was the wife of the late Neil M. Worster. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Louise (Aurecchia) Mekuto. She leaves three sons, Edward M. Worster of North Providence, Dennis N. Worster of Johnston, and Scott A. Worster of Providence,...

Ruth Parker

Ruth Parker

Jan 29, 2015

Parker, Ruth M., of Johnston, died January 29, 2015 at RI Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank T. Parker, Sr. Born in Dighton, MA she was the daughter of the late Earl J. and Agnes (Conroy) Hallock. She leaves her children, Robert Parker of Johnston, Michael Parker of North Providence, and Colleen Albro of Johnston, 10...

Frank Aurecchia, Jr.

Frank Aurecchia, Jr.

Jan 29, 2015

Aurecchia, Frank "Smitty" Jr., 80, of North Providence, formerly of Johnston, died Thursday January 29, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Eileen (McNamara) Aurecchia. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Columbia (DeFrancisco) Aurecchia. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Besides his wife, he is...

Rosemarie Corrente

Rosemarie Corrente

Jan 24, 2015

Corrente, Rosemarie E., 73, of North Providence, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Rose and Frank Corrente. She was kind, loving, and devoted to her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by her sister, Barbara Angeloni, nephews, Robert and Scott, niece...

Jeanne Nuttall

Jeanne Nuttall

Jan 22, 2015

Nuttall, Jeanne D. (Fontaine) 71, of North Providence, died Thursday January 22, 2015 at the Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of Gilbert Nuttall. Born in Attleboro, MA, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Anna (Alix) Fontaine. Besides her husband, she is survived by two children, Jeannine Ricci and Richard Nuttall, four grandchildren, Jennifer...