All Obituaries

PHELAND, CLAIRE M., 84, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 11, 2019.  She was the beloved wife for 50 years of the late Norman H. Pheland who passed away on November 5, 2003.   Born in Providence on March 13, 1935 to Joseph and Theresa (Boudreau) Beauchemin, she was a longtime resident of North Providence and a communicant of St. Lawrence Church. She was a proud graduate of St....

Sgambato, William “Bill” John, President and Owner of Yacht Club Bottling Works in Centredale, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 5, 2019. Bill is survived by his wife, Carole (Galligan) Sgambato; his children, Michael Sgambato, Cheri Sgambato, “her other third” Brian Zarlenga, Lisa (Sgambato) Calabro, husband Derek and John Sgambato, wife Lindsay; his grandchildren, Hannah and Dylan Calabro, Aubrey and Noah Sgambato. He is predeceased by his parents,...

Weldon, Richard D., 77, passed away on July 30, 2019 with his family by his side.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Horace and Marjorie (Garnett) Weldon and stepson of the late Alice Weldon.   Richard served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era.  He received a bachelor’s degree in business, Magna Cum Laude, from Bryant College before entering a career in manufacturing.  Richard was a fun-loving person, who enjoyed going to the beach and spending time...

Sanders, Charles S., 81, formerly of North Providence, died on July 28, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the husband of Gloria (Jannello) Sanders and the son of the late Earl and Lillian (Page) Sanders.   Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Christine Greco of Kissimmee, FL and Maryann Nicastro of Fredericksburg, VA, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, his sister, Marjorie Beeler of Naperville, IL, his brother-in-law, Anthony Janello of North...

Darnbrough, Barbara M. (Priestley), died on July 26, 2019 at the Greenville Center.  She was the wife of the late Arthur Darnbrough.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Clarice (Carr) Priestley.   She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Kadian, three grandchildren, Eddie V. Kadian, Jr., Kristine B. Carlton, and Michael A. Kadian, four great-grandchildren, Jade Lynn, Edward V. Kadian, III, John M. Martin, and Rebecca B. Martin, and her twin...

Hosmer, Frederick R. Jr., 80, of Greenville, died on July 23, 2019 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  He was the husband of Audrey M. (Kunelius) Hosmer.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frederick R. and Dorothea (Threshier) Hosmer.   Fred was a resident of Pittsburg, NH for 44 years before moving back to Rhode Island.  He also wintered in Oak Hill, Florida for the last 13 years, where he enjoyed camping along the Intracoastal Waterway.  He was an...

Iafrate, Peter A., of North Providence, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2019 with his sister Lisa and brother-in-law Steven at his side. The Lord blessed this family with Peter‘s birth on February 1, 1961 in the middle of winter and called His servant back during the dog days of summer, having completed His mission in a mere 58 years. Peter served as an ambassador of good will while he graced us a friend to animals and human alike, never to have uttered crass word, never to have...

  Grossi, Robert A. Sr., 50, of North Providence, passed away on July 7, 2019 at home.  He was the husband of Cheryl L. (Jester) Grossi.  Born in Providence, he was a son of Cynthia (Iozzi) Aynes and Richard A. Grossi, Sr. and stepson of Herman L. Aynes.   Robert is also survived by two sons, Keith Grossi and Robert Grossi, Jr., a granddaughter, Veronica Grossi, two brothers, Richard A. Grossi, Jr. and Philip Grossi, three nephews, Philip Grossi, Jr., Matthew Grossi,...

Carlton, Donald R. “Mickey”, 84, died peacefully on June 27, 2019 at Heritage Hills Nursing Home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luther and Helen Carlton (Andrews) and resided in Smithfield until retiring in 2004 and relocating to Florida. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn M Carlton (Campbell) for 61 years. Besides his wife he leaves behind his children, Michael Carlton (Melissa) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL., Jayne Boisvert (Dr. Joseph Farina) of Warwick, RI.,...

Fama, Beverly A. (Parrot), 87, of North Providence, died on June 25, 2019 at the Golden Crest Nursing Centre.  Born in Winooski, VT, she was a daughter of the late Americo “Matty” and Arlene (Hanabury) Vellucci.   She is survived by her son, Albert Caverio and his wife Doreen of North Providence, her brother, Ronald Parrot of Warwick, and many nieces and nephews.  She was the sister of the late Pauline Crino, Barry Parrot, and Lionel Parrot.   Visitation...