Obituaries
North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries
Local obituaries for the North Providence, RI area
Dorothy F. Christiansen
Apr 15, 2024
Dorothy F. Christiansen (Firth), 93, passed peacefully on April 15, 2024 at Overlook Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late John Christansen. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Edith (Geater) Firth.
Dorothy had worked for the local telephone company before retiring to raise her family. She then worked at Christiansen’s Dairy....
Frank E. Cotrone, Sr.
Apr 10, 2024
Frank E. Cotrone, Sr., 76, of Johnston, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Hopehealth Hospice Center. He was the husband of Celeste P. (Famiglietti) Cotrone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George E. Bailey, Sr. and Mary F. (Mello) Bailey and the late Frank E. Cotrone.
Frank was...
Dorothy M. Uttley
Apr 9, 2024
Dorothy M. Uttley (Stevens), 96, died on April 9, 2024 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Robert Uttley. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Phyllis (Booth) Stevens. Dorothy was primarily a homemaker who enjoyed raising her children, cooking for her family, and baking Christmas cookies for...
Cynthia A. Martone
Apr 7, 2024
Cynthia A. Martone, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on August 22, 1939, in Providence. Born to Lester and Ida Rogers Harris, Cynthia was the wife of the late Anthony Martone for almost fifty years.Cynthia led a remarkable life dedicated to serving others. Throughout...
Rosa Casasola de Alvarez
Apr 5, 2024
Rosa Casasola de Alvarez, 83, a resident of Providence, RI, passed away on April 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Originally from Zacapa, Guatemala, Rosa showed incredible strength and love in everything she did throughout her life. She leaves a lasting legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have known her.Rosa was the...
Yvette M. Mulholland
Apr 5, 2024
Yvette Marie Mulholland, 73, of Smithfield Rhode Island passed away on April 5, 2024, surrounded by her closest family members. Yvette was predeceased by her parents, Salomon and Esther Englehart, and her siblings Donna Hanley and Jack and Roda Englehart.
Yvette is survived by her sister, Doreen McArthur, husband, Richard Mulholland, daughter, Laura Linback, her treasured granddaughter, Audrey Linback, and many...
Barbara A. Campano
Apr 1, 2024
Barbara A. Campano (Roy), 82, of North Providence, passed away on April 1, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Campano for 50 years, until his passing in 2017. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Bertha (Cusson) Roy.
After graduating from Our Lady of Fatima Hospital...
Gregory Desroches
Mar 30, 2024
Gregory Desroches, 55, of Providence, died on March 30, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence and raised in Smithfield, he was a son of the late Roger and Joan (Elgar) Desroches. Greg was a loving son and brother, as well as a friend to many. He enjoyed cooking and was devoted to his cats, Oreo and Whiskers. He...
Gloria A. King
Mar 15, 2024
Gloria A. (Sechio) King, 94 of North Providence, passed away on March 15th while in hospice care at the Greenville Center. She was the wife of the late Albert R. King. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Gloria was the daughter of the late Jennie (Caffeso) and James Sechio.
Gloria attended North Providence High School before marrying her husband Al in 1945....
James Newman
Mar 5, 2024
Dr. James Newman, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, in Venice, Florida. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Andrew and Hilda Newman.
Jim was commissioned in 1959 as a second lieutenant officer in the United States Army, but most of his life he spent as a teacher, mentor, and good neighbor.
After receiving his Ph.D. from the...
Rosalind B. Loxsom
Mar 4, 2024
Rosalind (Lindy) B. Loxsom, 94, of Smithfield, passed away on March 4, 2024 at the Hope Health Hospice Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late James Loxsom. Born in Sudbury, MA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ida Bonazzoli.Lindy received her Bachelor's degree from UMass Amhurst and worked as a Registered Dietician for the Visiting...
Judy M. Swain
Feb 22, 2024
Judy M. Swain (Waryas), 77, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024 at home. She was the wife of Richard T. Swain for 56 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Josephine (Bisedecki) Waryas.
Judy enjoyed doing arts and crafts, reading, and baking. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family,...
Mary Ann Charbonneau
Feb 18, 2024
Mary Ann Charbonneau, 91, of Smithfield, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at home.
Born August 7, 1932 in Providence, Rhode Island she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Pasqualina (Mancini) Charbonneau.
Ms. Charbonneau worked for the State of Rhode Island as the Chief Payroll Office Supervisor for 30 years retiring in 1990.
She leaves her niece, Linda Cieciorka and her...
Richard A. Grossi, Jr.
Feb 13, 2024
Richard A. Grossi, Jr., 56, of North Providence, died on February 13, 2024 at Roger Williams Medical Center after an 18-month battle with cancer.
Richard had worked as a distribution clerk for Roger Williams Medical Center since 2018. He had previously worked in the same capacity for Benny’s Warehouse for 32 years, where he continued his many friendships with his...
Beverly T. Burns
Feb 13, 2024
Beverly Theresa Burns, 76, of North Providence passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law. She was kind, fair, compassionate, loved by all and touched many lives. Her greatest enjoyments in life included spending time with family and loved ones, playing bingo a few times a week, and eating ice cream and...
Lorraine L'Heureux
Feb 12, 2024
Lorraine L'Heureux, known affectionately as Lorey, passed away on February 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Lorey was born on August 3, 1935, in Providence, RI. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Souza.
A graduate of East Providence High School, Lorey went on to pursue a successful career at Rhode Island College. She...
Cyndi Lee Gussman
Feb 8, 2024
Cyndi Lee (Kaplan) Gussman, 56 of Attleboro, Massachusetts passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital.
Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Robert (the late) and Barbara (Shultz) Kaplan.
She leaves her husband James Gussman of Attleboro, and her mother, Barbara Kaplan.
Arrangements are Entrusted to the ROBBINS Funeral Home and are being held privately.
Donald F. Darby
Feb 8, 2024
Donald F. Darby, 92, of West Greenwich, formerly of Smithfield, died on February 8, 2023 at the Hopehealth Hospice Center. He was the husband of Barbara Ann (Blackburn) Darby for 64 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Harold Darby Sr. and Laura (Hauser) Darby.
Donald was a plant manager for Highland Textile until retiring. He was...
Roxie M. Sousa
Jan 24, 2024
Roxie M. Sousa (Counts), 97, of South Kingstown, formerly of Smithfield, died on January 24, 2024 at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Sousa. Born in Denver, CO, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lena (McDonald) Counts.
She is survived by three children, Theresa D’Orsi (Isidore) of South Kingstown, Mary Anzevino of Warwick,...
Patricia Chew
Jan 23, 2024
CHEW (Thompson), PATRICIA A. 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at her home in Middletown Rhode Island. She was the loving wife of the late William (Bill) Chew.
Patricia was retired from Citizen’s Bank where she worked in the corporate office for many years. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Pat leaves behind a legacy of love...
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