Obituaries
Barbara MacDonald
Apr 19, 2026
We are saddened to announce that on April 19, 2026 Barbara M. MacDonald (Forrest) passed away surrounded by her family and now is with the Lord.
Barbara was the wife of the late Frederick “Bebe” MacDonald. Barbara is survived by her Son Mark S. Oltedale, his wife Gail, and her grandson Justin Oltedale, along with her sisters, nieces and nephews whom...
Carol E. Wilson
May 14, 2026
Carol E. Wilson, 81, passed away May 14, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Leroy Wilson, Jr. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Walter E. and Margaret (Price) Harris.
Carol worked for the State of Rhode Island and the former Browne & Sharpe. She was a graduate of Bryant College. She was avid...
Margaret Jane Ashley
May 11, 2026
Margaret( Peggy) was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was centered around family, laughter, and togetherness. As a single mother raising four boys, she showed incredible strength, dedication, and unconditional love every single day. She worked hard to provide for her family and created a home filled with warmth, resilience, and memories her children will cherish forever.
Margaret found...
Richard F. "Dickie" Milner
May 8, 2026
Richard F. “Dickie” Milner, 80, passed away May 8, 2026. Born in West Warwick he was a son of the late Charles and Anna Marie (Jalbert) Milner.
He was a groundskeeper at Goddard Park and was a US Army veteran.
Dickie was a masterful creator possessing the rare ability to capture the world with photorealistic precision. Many of his drawings are on...
Matthew James Sherman
May 6, 2026
I wanted to take a moment to share some heartfelt reflections on the life of Matthew Sherman, a remarkable individual whose spirit touched so many of us.
Matthew was born in California but grew up in Rhode Island, where he graduated from Ponaganset High School. After finishing school, he made a bold move to Colorado, spending around 20 years in the...
Nino Anibale Silvestri
May 5, 2026
Nino A. Silvestri, 97 years old passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 Born on December 10, 1928 in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Giuseppe and Maria Philomena (Fiore) Silvestri, he is survived by his loving daughter, Kathleen G. Silvestri, son, David N. Silvestri and his wife, Terri, and his beloved pet, Max.
A retired head custodian at Gilbert Stuart...
Edaina Claire Parrillo
May 4, 2026
I wanted to take a moment to share some heartfelt memories and details about Edina (Dee) C. "Doyle" Parrillo, whose passing has deeply touched all of us who knew and loved her.
Dee was a remarkable woman whose life was rich with talent, love, and dedication. She was married to Alvin Parrillo, ll, who preceded her in death. She was the...
Carmen Lydia Otero
May 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Carmen L. Otero was born on December 7, 1926, in Manatí, Puerto Rico, to Epifanio Otero and Carmen Otero Cintrón.Our beloved Carmen is now reunited with her parents and her seven siblings —Inés, Maximina, Ángel Luis, Buenaventura “Tura,” Lupicinio...
Anna I. Amato
Apr 29, 2026
Anna I. Amato, 90, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. She was the wife of the late Paul A. Amato. Born in East Greenwich she was a daughter of the late Carlo “Brizzy” and Rose (Truta) Montini.
Anna worked in the jewelry for many years and had also worked as a food demonstrator at the former Sam’s Club in Warwick....
Albert Michael Churilla, Jr.
Apr 28, 2026
Albert Michael Churilla Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Heartis Assisted Living in Venice, Florida, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.
Al was born on May 22, 1939, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Albert M. Churilla Sr. and Helen (Smetana) Churilla. The eldest of four sons, he was raised in Manchester, Connecticut.
He attended the...
Michael J. O'Brien, MD
Apr 27, 2026
Michael Joseph O’Brien, MD, 62, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. Originally from Brightwaters, NY, Dr. O’Brien was a 1982 graduate of Bay Shore High School. He earned his B.S. from the College of the Holy Cross in 1986, and from there went on to pursue a medical degree. He graduated from SUNY Downstate College...
Margaret Rourke Burke
Apr 26, 2026
Margaret “Dodie” Rourke Burke of Narragansett, Rhode Island, beloved mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great‑grandchildren.
Dodie lived a long and fulfilling life, marked by unwavering kindness, quiet strength, and deep devotion to her faith, family, friends and community. Her warmth, wisdom, and...
Kristin Ann Allard
Apr 23, 2026
Kristin Ann Allard 51, of Providence, passed away on April 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her friends and family.
A lifelong resident of Providence, Kristin was a woman of many passions. She found great joy in the world of art and music, and she was a constant admirer of the natural world. Her creative spirit and appreciation for beauty...
Robin Reba (Harris) Aciz
Apr 21, 2026
Robin R. Aciz (Harris) age 72 passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 21st 2026
She was born on January 3rd 1954 in Providence, RI
She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life by playing cards, talking on her cell phone to friends and Family while sitting on her front porch.
Robin was always smiling and enjoyed company and telling stories.
She is survived by her...
Deborah A. (Lusignan) Femino
Apr 18, 2026
Deborah Ann (Lusignan) Femino, 70, of North Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was the devoted wife of Placido J. Femino, Jr., with whom she shared many years of love, companionship, and cherished memories. Born in Providence, RI on November 30, 1955, Deborah was the beloved daughter of the late John J. Lusignan and Dorothy...
Kathryn "Kathy" A. Spisso
Apr 17, 2026
Kathryn "Kathy" A. Spisso (Giordano) 80, formerly of Forked River, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. Born in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Agnes (Shumsky) and John Giordano, and grew up in South Plainfield, NJ.
Beloved wife of 58 years to Ernest Spisso, Kathy was a devoted mother to Terri (Daten Cohen) Spisso and...
Michael Scanlan Barrett, MD
Apr 16, 2026
Michael Scanlan Barrett, M.D., 88, of Bradenton Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2026.
Michael was born in Bangor, Maine on October 19, 1937, and from an early age, he embraced the value of hard work. His formative years were spent in Caribou, Maine, where he assisted his father in managing the family potato farm....
Virginia Wilkinson
Apr 15, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” A. Wilkinson of North Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the age of 97. Ginny was born in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Fazzone) Petteruti, and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1945. She had an extensive career as a secretary before marrying the love of her...
CDR. William "Bill" McClintick, USN (Ret.)
Apr 15, 2026
CDR William (Bill) McClintick, USN (Ret.)
July 1, 1919 – April 15, 2026
Born on a ranch in Wendell, Idaho, he was raised in Peoria, Illinois where he attended Bradley University. He was commissioned Ensign in 1940 in the US Navy’s first V-7 class.
During World War II he served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters aboard the Idaho, Savo Island and...
Faithe Marie Sheldon Carlson
Apr 11, 2026
Faithe Marie Sheldon Carlson born November 5, 1969, in Naples, Italy passed away on April 11, 2026 in Oroville, CA from natural causes.
She is survived by her mother, Judith McCullough Sheldon of East Greenwich, a son Liam Connor Sheldon, of Texas, her aunt and uncle Goldie and John McCullough of Florida, uncles Richard and James Lorenson, and numerous cousins. .
Faithe...
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