All Obituaries

Riley, Lemuel A., Jr., 87, of North Providence, passed away on November 23, 2020 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol.  He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth A. (White) Riley.  Born in Cincinnati, OH he was a son of the late Lemuel A. and Susie (Frye) Riley.   Lemuel was the owner of Lem Riley Cleaning Company (formerly Lem-Ray Cleaning Company) for more than 30 years, before retiring in 2010.   He served in the US Navy during the Korean...

Carmel Juliet (Sgambato) Gibbons passed away in her home on the 21st of November 2020.   Carmel was born on January 14, 1927 in Centerdale, Rhode Island to the late Juliet (Dandurand) and Frank J Sgambato (former Rhode Island State Majority Leader) and was sister to the late Frances Barker.   She made North Providence her home with her beloved late husband Raymond J Gibbons. She leaves behind her daughter Susan Lombardi and son-in-law Michael Lombardi of Greenville....

Helena Edith (Edie) Heller, of Lincoln, born November 15, 1935 passed away on her 85th birthday, November 15, 2020, after a life well lived.  Born in Greenwich Village, New York City, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Helena (Golen) Heller.  She was lovingly dedicated to her family. She is survived by her sister Joan Rollins, and her nieces Diane O’Toole (Robert) and Valerie Manning (David) and her nephew Michael Rollins. She was also the loving great-aunt of...

Blackmore, Paula M. “Auntie”, 69, of Smithfield, passed away on November 14, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Paul A. Blackmore MD and Elodie M. (Emin) Blackmore.   Paula worked as a computer specialist for Wheaton College, Acme-Chaston, and National Patent Medical for many years before retiring. Active in the community, she was a dedicated, lifelong member serving in many roles at St. Michael Church, Georgiaville. As...

Lillian Martineau, known affectionately as Diamond Lil to family and friends, died peacefully in the early morning of Friday, November 6, 2020, at her home of 73 years in Johnston, RI.  She had family members present and caring members of in-home hospice.  Born in Providence, RI, Lillian had turned 99 years old earlier this year.  She was the wife of the late Wilfred Martineau for more than 52 years.  It was a strong love that began as a teenage elopement, and survived...

Fair, Marilyn L. (Campbell), 81, of Greenville, died peacefully on November 4, 2020 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Fair. They had been married for 60 years prior to his passing in March.  Born in Providence, she was the devoted daughter of the late John and Madeline Campbell.   Marilyn was an executive secretary for the president of Fatima Hospital and administrative assistant at Bryant University...

 Jean (John) Caouette, 65, passed away at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center on Sunday November 1, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to Carolyn Caouette (Devine) for almost 34 years until his passing. John was born in Central Falls to the late Arthur and Elise Caouette. John was a jack of all trades and after owning his own construction company, ended his career in maintenance supervision. An avid sports fan, John never hesitated to volunteer to coach for his...

Anita R. DuPont (nee LaVallee), 74, passed away in her home in Greenville, Rhode Island on Friday, October 30, 2020. A devout Catholic, Anita was born in Providence to the late Gabrielle (Belair) and Frederick R. LaVallee. She graduated from Saint Charles High School in Providence. Anita served food and cheer for 27 years at the Newport Creamery Greenville. Until her retirement in 2012, loyal customers insisted on sitting in her section no matter which waitress was up next, and some would...

Petteruto, Debra A. (Hagen), 61, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Allan M. Petteruto for 37 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ronald J. and Louise M. (Sousa) Hagen.   Debra was a graduate of St. Xavier Academy. She worked for twenty years as a medical secretary for Lifespan, previously working at Women and Infants Hospital. Deb was a Breast Cancer Survivor. Deb was full of...

Paiva, Gilda J. (Faella), 83, a lifelong North Providence resident, passed peacefully on October 26, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Norman J. Paiva, Sr. for 63 years until his passing.  Gilda was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Vincenza (Villa) Faella and sister of the late Sylvio Faella and Carmella Cicerone. Gilda worked as a receptionist at the Salvatore Mancini Senior Center in North Providence for twenty...