Obituaries
Susanne DeSimone
Sep 29, 2026
Susanne DeSimone passed peacefully on September 29th with her sister Mary by her side. She was the loving Mother of Rick Kempf and his spouse Stacy Cook, Raymond DeSimone and his spouse Kim Derkx, and the adoring grandmother of Madi Kempf. She was the sister of Mary and Richard Gliottone, Jack and Marcia Kempf, and Francis and Jill Kempf.
Susanne was...
Gerald A. Greene, Sr.
Sep 23, 2026
GERALD A. GREENE, SR., 94, a lifelong resident of Providence, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of the late Emmalina (Fratus) Greene. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles and Mae (Vincent) Greene.
Mr. Greene worked as a roofer foreman until his retirement in 1996. He...
Bruce Douglas McCrae
Sep 19, 2026
Bruce (“Rudy Cheeks”) McCrae
Bruce McCrae, better known to many Rhode Islanders as Rudy Cheeks, died Sept. 19 of natural causes. He was 76.
During his vivid career, Bruce was a musician, alternative newspaper columnist, radio personality, emcee, author, comedian, producer, man-about-town and a godfather to Rhode Island’s edgy underground scene. From U.S. Senators to street people, it seemed as though everyone...
Clara Linda Gomes
Sep 16, 2026
Clara Linda Gomes, 68, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, surrounded by the love that she had given so freely throughout her life. She was born on January 4, 1958, to the late John and Lillian Gomes.
Clara was a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, where she studied culinary arts and discovered a lifelong love of cooking. She found...
Frederick J. Tyson, "Junior"
Sep 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Frederick J. “Junior” Tyson
Frederick J. Tyson, affectionately known to his family and loved ones as Junior, was a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, and friend who will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Junior was born to Sheila Tyson and the late Frederick Tyson Sr. He was raised...
Raymond Gerard Paradis
Sep 16, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Raymond G. Paradis, who passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at the Life Care Center of Attleboro.
Raymond was born on March 15, 1938, in Lewiston, Maine, to his loving parents, Medora and Gerard Paradis, who predeceased him. He was the brother of Maurice Paradis of Portland, Maine.
Raymond leaves...
Thomas Joseph Sylvia
Sep 11, 2026
Thomas J Sylvia of North Attleboro, passed away September 11, 2026, a loss felt deeply by all who knew and loved him.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, Tom lived a full life shaped by hard work adventure and an open heart for much of his life. Tom traveled the country hauling for a number of truck companies. Seeing more of America...
Shirley J. Trettenero
Sep 8, 2026
Shirley J. Trettenero, 75, passed away September 8, 2026. She was the wife of the late Harold A. Trettenero. Born in Cranston she was a daughter of the late Willard E. and Kathleen E. (Regan) Barber.
She worked for the former Stanley Bostitch in East Greenwich and for the Cranston Police Department.
She is survived by her brother David A. Barber and...
James J. Burns
Sep 7, 2026
James Joseph Burns passed away after a brief illness on September 7, 2026. Born in Providence, he was the son of Rachel M. Levesque and James E. Burns. He was the beloved brother of the late Lorraine Decesaris and the late Regina Blair and her late husband John. He was adored by his nieces and nephews.
After an honorable discharge from...
James P. "JP" Gilbride
Sep 3, 2026
CHARLTON – James Patrick “JP” Gilbride, 46, of Wamsutta Ridge Road, Charlton, MA, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
James loved his family fiercely and is survived by the love of his life—his wife of 20 years, Elisabeth J. (Prouty) Gilbride of Charlton; his mother, Nancy E. (Johnson) Gilbride of East Greenwich, RI; his father- and mother-in-law, Daniel M. and...
Rafael Ortiz
Sep 3, 2026
Rafael Ortiz
September 12, 1953 – September 3, 2026
Rafael Ortiz, 72, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at Kent Hospital in Warwick on September 3, 2026. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on September 12, 1953, he was the beloved son of the late Felicita and Jose Gilberto Ortiz.
Known to all as a gentle, sweet, and caring soul, Rafael touched...
Juan Manuel Otero Otero
Sep 2, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that our beloved Juan Manuel Otero, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026.
Juan was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He was the father of Carlos Manuel Otero Quiñones and Juan Ruben Otero Quiñones. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and...
Shawn Marie Bell
Sep 2, 2026
Shawn Marie Bell, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, unexpectedly passed away on September 2, 2026.
Born on November 1, 1961, in La Habra, California, Shawn grew up in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, before making her final home in North Kingstown, RI. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph A. and Mary-Jane Bell.
Shawn dedicated many years to caring for others...
Robert Paul Fredette
Sep 2, 2026
Robert Paul Fredette, 72, of Pascoag, Rhode Island ,passed away on September 2nd 2026. Born on March 28, 1954, in Manville Rhode Island, Bob grew up locally and made his home in Pascoag later in life.
In his early life he served as an EMT on Rescue 90 in Manville from 1973 to 1976, and later worked at Quincy Dye. A...
Marylou F. Donnelly
Sep 2, 2026
Marylou F. Donnelly, 85, passed away September 2, 2026. She was the wife of the late Jon J. “Jack” Donnelly. Born in Pawtucket she was a daughter of the late Frank and Kathleen C. (Loughlin) Rekos.
She is survived by two children, Shannon D. Alexander and her husband Rob and Sean Donnelly and two grandchildren, Robert and Zoe Alexander.
Relatives and friends...
George L. Langlais
Sep 1, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of George Lucian Langlais, a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend. George passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 86. George was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Nancy Langlais and the son of the late Lucien and Annette (Verville) Langlais.
George was born in...
Abrehet Weldemichael
Sep 1, 2026
Abrehet Weldemichael
1991–2026
Abrehet Weldemichael was born in Ethiopia and lived a life defined by faith, family, love, and selflessness.
From an early age, Abrehet carried a deep love for her family and a strong faith in God—two things that remained at the center of her life until her final days. She was a devoted partner to Nigusae Hishe and a loving mother...
Tina Marie (Fiorvanti) Falls
Aug 26, 2026
Tina Marie (Fiorvanti) Falls August 20, 1970 - August 26, 2026
Tina Marie Falls, 56, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away on August 26, 2026, at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. Born on August 20, 1970, Tina was from Framingham, Massachusetts before making Woonsocket her home.
Tina was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her...
Altagracia P. Bonilla Javier
Aug 25, 2026
Altagracia Pilar Bonilla Javier , Fallecio en Providence Rhode Island el dia 25 de agosto del 2026a sus 74 anos de edad , recibiendo à la vez sus santos Olios.
Sus hijos:
Jose Alejandro Garcia
Erickson Garcia Bonilla
Yahaira Garcia Bonilla
Wellington Miguel Garcia Bonilla
Wander Pimentel Garcia
Evaristo Garcia Bonilla
À la vez conto con 13 nietos, 2 Bisnietos, hijos, hermanos y familiares.
Bonilla una Senora que se...
Christopher William Lagasse
Aug 25, 2026
Christopher “Chris” William Lagasse, 60, of Johnston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence after a long and courageous battle with cardiac disease. He was born on March 2, 1966, in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Chris was the beloved son of the late Paula Labrie and stepson of the late Byron E. Young. A...
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