Obituaries

Oct 11, 2025

Peter T. Gammons Jr., 89 passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Linda (Belcher) Gammons. Born in Providence, RI in March of 1936, he was the son of the late Peter T. Gammons and Helen (Pelley) Gammons.

He was an Amica Insurance retiree and member of the North Vienna United Methodist Church...

Oct 17, 2025

Stanley J. Johnson, 70, formerly of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025 at Stonebridge nursing home in Benton, IL.

Stanley was born July 28, 1955 to Roy and Claire Johnson in Warwick, Rhode Island. Stanley was a lifelong resident of East Greenwich until moving to Illinois in 2019.

He was a 1973 graduate of East Greenwich High School and...

Oct 15, 2025

Joyce B. DiPippo, age 88, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, surrounded by her loved ones .Joyce was the daughter of the late Edward Lang and Gertrude (Jacobson) Lang. She was the sister of Bruce Lang, who passed away in 2012, and was predeceased by her former husband, Robert Ferrar iDiPippo (2020). Joyce leaves behind her...

Oct 14, 2025

Matthew David Wright, 91, passed away on October 14, 2025 after a long and full life.  Matthew was born on December 17, 1933 to James and Joan Wright in Providences RI. He was the father of Sandra and Scott Wright. His only living relative is his beloved grandson Matthew R. Gordon. He lived a long life since he got out...

Oct 12, 2025

Libia Aura Cote, 92, of Providence and formerly of Cove Street in Riverside passed away peacefully at Golden Crest Health Care Centre in North Providence,  Born in Medellin, Columbia she was the daughter of the late Jaramillo Mejia.  She was the devoted wife of the late Alphonse J. Cote. All services are private at the request of the family.  The...

Oct 8, 2025

Oct 4, 2025

Alice Franklin Marchant was born on October 1, 1938 to Dr. Joseph and Etta (Kloos) Franklin. She earned her undergraduate degree in Physical Education from Boston University and worked briefly for the Cranston Schools before settling into a long career in the Warwick Public Schools. She later joined the faculty at Rhode Island College. Throughout her career, Alice volunteered as...

Oct 4, 2025

Susan A. Greene, 80, formerly of E. Greenwich, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home in East Providence on October 4, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Frances (DuPont) Greene.

Susan was an elementary school teacher in the...

Oct 1, 2025

Peggy Ross was born on September 4, 1936 to Edward H. Ross and Margaret M. (Rigney) Ross. She lived in the same family home all of her 89 years. She had three sisters, all now deceased: Mary M. Zolkos, Elizabeth A. Casey, and Jane A. Hawkins.

When she was young she worked in her uncle’s ice cream shop “Rigney’s Ice Cream”....

Sep 28, 2025

Alberto Rafael Anibal, 77, 0f Highland Avenue in Cumberland, RI passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sincelejo, Columbia to Rafael and Laura (Romero) Anibal. All services are private at the request of the family. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Sep 28, 2025

Dr. Conrad William Wesselhoeft, Jr. Renowned Pediatric Surgeon, Dies at 92March 6, 1933 – September 28, 2025

Dr. Conrad William Wesselhoeft, a distinguished pediatric surgeon and respected member of the Providence medical community, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 28, 2025, at the age of 92.

Born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, on March 6, 1933, to Conrad William and Kathryn Wesselhoeft,...

Sep 27, 2025

Jeannine (Maynard) Anderson, age 83, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, surrounded by family. Born April 15, 1942, in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Corinne Maynard. Jeannine was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest “Andy” Anderson and two sisters; Muriel Giorgio and Marcelle Howard.

Jeannine packed a lot of...

Sep 25, 2025

Charles Wilson HaynesNovember 20, 1951 - September 25, 2025, Charles Wilson Haynes, born in Oak Park, Illinois, on November 20, 1951, passed peacefully on September 25, 2025, in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. A man who loved the ocean, the outdoors, and the simple beauty of God's creation, Charles lived a life filled with faith, devotion, and love. At the age...

Sep 21, 2025

Theresa Elizabeth Mitchell, 89, of Johnston, RI passed away peacefully on Sunday September 21, 2025 at the Sunny View Nursing Home in Warwick, RI. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Sep 17, 2025

Charles E. Ellis, Jr., 96, passed away September 17, 2025. He was the husband of the late Patricia M. (Booth) Ellis. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Charles E. and Minnie T. (Tate) Ellis.

Mr. Ellis was the Owner & President of the former Charles L. Booth, Inc, he also was in partnership with Kawasaki of RI...

Sep 15, 2025

James J. Trainor Jr., age 88, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Kent Regency Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Anita B. Trainor to whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late James J Trainor Sr. and Edith (McNaboe) Trainor.

He was active and served his...

Sep 13, 2025

Nancy Lee ( Paplauskas) English

Passed away September 13, 2025 at the age of 75 at the home of her son in Warwick, Rhode Island. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Dorothy I. Paplauskas and the sister of the late William E. Paplauskas Jr.

She is survived by her son Todd W. English her grandson William E. English...

Sep 13, 2025

Oren L. Robinson age 75 passed away September 13th, 2025 at home after a short illness in East Greenwich, RI with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Nancy M. (Hamilton) Robinson. He is survived by his sons Jason Robinson and Jarred Robinson and his wife Melissa, his grandchildren Aiden and Olivia Robinson.

He...

Sep 12, 2025

Phyllis Eleanor (Reed) Wiseman, beloved wife of John T. Wiseman, died peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2025, at the age of 95.

Phyllis was born on May 18,1930 to Roland C Reed and Gladys Rivers Reed in Agawam MA and was their only child.

As a young child she loved tap dancing and riding horses and was fondly referred to...

Sep 12, 2025

Nancy Jane (Steiner) Gizzarelli, 82, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on September 12, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, on July 24, 1943, to the late Phillip E. and Beatrice V. (Jacobellis) Steiner. Wife of Gilbert Gizzarelli for 59 years and survived by her daughters, Tracy Anderson and her husband, Glenn, and Amy Moore. Her grandchildren: Sasha McKennett, and her...