All Obituaries

Jeanne M. Morvan, 86, of Smithfield, died on May 28, 2023 at Heritage Hills Nursing Center.  Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Concorde (Duguay) Morvan. She was a member of the Georgiaville Manor Social Club and a devout communicant of St. Michael’s Church. She is survived by nine nieces and nephews.  She was the sister of the late Henry Morvan, Jr., Joyce Stegemoller, Dolores Letendre, and Raymond Duguay. Visitation will be held on Thursday from...

Elaine F. Prior (Etchells), 91, of North Providence, died on May 27, 2023 at the Hopehealth Hospice Center.  She was the wife of the late Robert Prior.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Marguerite (Bernucci) Etchells. She is survived by her family, Joann Farrar, Joyce Etchells, Melissa Rumball, William Etchells, Brenda Manchester, Alexandra Woods, Brandon Manchester, Natalia Etchells, and Kaitlyn Manchester.  Relatives and friends are invited...

Anne H. Allen, 94, of Smithfield passed away at Roger Williams Hospital on May 27, 2023. She was the wife of the late F. Monroe Allen. Anne was a graduate of Northfield School and Skidmore College. Her first job was in the fashion industry in NYC. She returned to RI and worked as a medical secretary and as a legislative assistant at the RI Legislature. She was a long-time Smithfield resident and very interested in town politics. Anne loved art and was a volunteer docent at the RISD Art...

Donald Albert Octeau, 86, of Lincoln, RI, passed away on May 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the devoted husband of Jeanne Cecile (LaMontagne) Octeau, son of the late Albert and Rosalie Octeau and brother of the late Dianne Octeau.  He is survived by his two sisters, Carol Giannini (Florida) and Christine Kelly (Vermont).  He leaves behind 5 children; Philip (Donna) Octeau of Coventry, Melanie (Doug) Lewis, of Middletown, Michael (Wendy) Octeau of Johnston,...

Rose Magness (Piccoli), 101, of Johnston, died on May 25, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Elven Magness and daughter of the late Andrew and Maria (Ianucci) Piccoli. She was an avid New York Yankees fan. She is survived by her daughter, Jewel Buben, her son, Douglas Magness and his wife Barbara, all of Johnston, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.  She was the grandmother of the late Steven Mancini,...

John A. Palumbo, of Cranston, passed away on May 15, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Sandra LaFazia-Palumbo.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George J. and Corinne (DeBenedetto) Palumbo and brother of the late George Palumbo. John worked as a self-employed Certified Public Accountant for over 35 years.  He also was a Registered Investment Advisor for Cambridge.  John was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Mary’s Church in Cranston, the...

Evelina S. Petrella, 91, formerly of Smithfield, died on April 29, 2023 at Lincolnwood Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Pozzilli, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Felice and Maria (Pirolli) Petrella. She was one of nine children.  She is survived by three brothers, all of Pozzilli, Italy, and their families.  She came to America in 1971 to live with her sister, the late Carolina Mariotti and her family in Smithfield.  She is also survived by her niece,...

Evelyn Ann (DiBenedetto) Viscolosi, 88, of Johnston, RI died Friday, April 28, 2023 at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of North Providence. Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late Louis A. Viscolosi, Jr., to whom she was married to for 67 years.  A lifetime resident of Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Luigia (DiMichele) DiBenedetto. Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She loved planting, tending to her flowers/yard,...

Raymond J. Trombley "Captain Ray" Smithfield Police Department, Ret., 83, of Smithfield, RI passed away at home on Sunday April 24, 2023. Ray was the devoted and beloved husband of the late Mary Lou (Jordan) Trombley. Every choice Ray made was to make Mary Lou happy; from working three jobs so that she could stay home to raise their children to weekly date nights in their golden years. His family is at peace knowing they are together again, dancing to the music of their favorite...

Joyce E. Fagan, 63, of Lincoln, RI, died on April 23, 2023 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.  She was the wife of William Fagan.  Born in Marietta, GA, she was a daughter of the late Albert James and Robbie Nell (Clark) Hunter.  Joyce had worked at the CVS Corporate Headquarters for many years before retiring.  She was a devoted wife and sister.  She also was a natural caretaker and had a generous heart, putting everyone else first.  Besides...