Oct 2, 2019

Zarr, Cinthia (Folco), 66, died on October 2, 2019 at her home.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Rocco Folco, Sr. and Gloria (Pimental) Folco.

Cinthia is survived by her children, Julie Zanchi (Todd), Joseph Rydberg (Nikki), and James Rydberg (Kirsten), eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, siblings, Carolann Bessette, Cathy...

Oct 1, 2019

Smith Jr., Kenneth A, 77, of Burrillville, passed on October 1, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late glorious Sheila Smith. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Ethel Smith.

Kenneth was married to his childhood sweetheart for fifty-three years. He was a family man, known for his...

Oct 1, 2019

Deady, Marie A. (Cicoro), 84, passed on October 1, 2019 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre.  She was the wife of the late John Deady.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aurelio and Christina (Perrotti) Cicoro.

She is survived by her children, John J. Deady and his wife Annmarie of North Scituate...

Sep 28, 2019

Chief Master Sergeant Stephen Parente, 73, of East Matunuck, South Kingstown, passed away on September 28, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Elaine A. (Vacca) Parente.  Born in Providence on October 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Gino and Catherine (Maguire) Parente.

Besides his wife, Stephen is survived...

Sep 25, 2019

Harkins, Daniel J. III, 65, of Providence, passed on September 25, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Daniel J. Harkins Jr. and Anna (O’Brien) Harkins.

Daniel was a longtime member of the Fogarty Center, where he also worked.

Daniel is survived by...

Sep 18, 2019

Dionne, Alphonse F. Jr. “Butch”, 72, of Smithfield, passed on September 18, 2019.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alphonse and Viola (Fenner) Dionne.

He is survived by two daughters, Renee Blanchette and her husband Ronald and Michelle Amarante and her husband Juan, and three grandchildren, Matthew and Madeline Amarante and...

Sep 14, 2019

In Loving Memory

T. Stephen Garthwaite, 74, passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on September 14th in Providence, Rhode Island. He was born on September 25, 1944, in Providence to George V and Jane T Garthwaite. He served on a submarine in the Navy; received an Associate’s degree in accounting at RI Junior College in 1969; and...

Sep 8, 2019

Peters, Theresa “Ruth”, 87, died Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield.  She was the wife of the late Richard J. Peters.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Omer and Mary (Caine) Charbonneau.

Ruth was a homemaker and a long-time resident of Smithfield.

She leaves five children,...

Sep 6, 2019

Rhude, Rachel A. (Pinto), 97, died Friday, September 6, 2019.  She was the wife of the late North Providence Councilman John W. Rhude.  Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Angelina (Rosati) Pinto.

Rachel had worked as a Farberware Representative in the former Outlet Company, and had been a nurse’s assistant for...

Aug 30, 2019

Lawson, Steven Scott, 62, passed on August 30, 2019 .  He was the beloved husband of Linda (Wojtowicz) Lawson.  He was the son of Kenneth and Monya (Usenia) Lawson and is also survived by his brother, Kenneth Lawson Jr., his daughter, Holly Fitton, and two grandchildren, Noah and Madylin Fitton.  He was predeceased by his brother Robert...

Aug 29, 2019

Champoux, Roger J. “Chip”, 68, of Smithfield, died on August 29, 2019 at his home.  He was the husband of Joan I. (Hoyt) Champoux.  Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Francis.H. and Irene (Walsh) Champoux.

Besides his wife, Chip is survived by his brother, Robin A. Champoux.  He was the brother...

Aug 26, 2019

Heroux, Alice E., 88, of Smithfield, died Monday, August 26, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Ernest N. Heroux.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Alice (Mulligan) Barr.

Alice worked at the former Hospital Trust Bank and the former Bank Boston...

Aug 24, 2019

Boudreau, Alma J. (Mimande), 83, of North Providence, passed on August 24, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Johnston, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Lancore) Mimande.

Alma was an inspector for Mine Safety Appliances.  She then was a bus driver for the Johnston School Department until retiring....

Aug 21, 2019

Lolicata, Josephine “Jody”, 94, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  She was the wife of the late Anthony Lolicata.  Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Domenica (Pavalone) Iannazzi.

Jody was a switchboard operator for the former New England Telephone Company before retirement.  Very active...

Aug 11, 2019

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...

Aug 5, 2019

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...

Jul 30, 2019

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...

Jul 28, 2019

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,...

Jul 26, 2019

Darnbrough, Barbara M. (Priestley), died on July 26, 2019 at the Greenville Center.  She was the beloved companion of Anthony Aurecchia for 40 years.  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....

Jul 23, 2019

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...