Obituaries

Germaine "Gerri" Shoesmith

Jul 18, 2024

Germaine "Gerri" Shoesmith, 81, wife of the late Stephen Shoesmith died on July 18, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born December 20, 1942 to the late Leonidas Aime St. Laurent and Yvonne Alice St. Laurent (Gagnon) of Fall River MA. Later taking residences in Westport MA, Swansea MA and North Providence RI. Gerri was the oldest of...

Joan M. Dion

Jul 17, 2024

Joan M. Dion (“Fred” or “Freddie”), 95, of North Kingstown departed this world on July 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren. She was born on July 7, 1929, to Irene (Bilodeau) and Edward F. Melia in Newburyport, MA. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, CDR Laurent N. Dion, USN,...

Glenn Michael Oakes

Jul 17, 2024

May 22, 1957 – July 17, 2024 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Glenn Michael Oakes, age 67, of Woonsocket, RI, formerly of Ashland and Boston, MA. Glenn is survived by his beloved partner Glen Scott, his Aunt Shirley, his sisters Linda Gould and Sherry Gidney, and his nephews Sean and Ryan Gidney, Scott and...

Walter Henry Cook

Jul 17, 2024

Walter Henry Cook, 86 years old, of Academy Ave, passed away peacefully at home on July 17th, 2024. Born and raised in Providence, RI, he was the son of Walter H. Cook and Emily H. Monte, and the beloved husband of the late Margaret E. (Tracy) Cook. Walter graduated from Lasalle Academy in 1956 where he was a first team...

James E. Mcgeary, Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

James E. McGeary, Jr., 89, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on July 15, 2024.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years Norrene (Shugrue) McGeary. Born in Providence he was a son of the late James E., Sr., and Evelyn (Carmody) McGeary.

Jim grew up in the Edgewood section of Cranston.  After graduating...

Elizabeth A. "B.Anne" Greene

Jul 15, 2024

Elizabeth Anne (B.Anne) Greene, 85, of Potowomut, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, in the gentle care of Hospice, having lived in her well-loved home until the day she died.

B.Anne grew up in Guilford, Connecticut, daughter of Jane Peele (Williams) and Nathanael Bacon Greene, the eldest of five busy siblings. She left Guilford...

William Francis Frye, Jr. (Billy)

Jul 15, 2024

Willam Frances Frye Jr. (Billy) of Providence, age 58, passed away July 15, 2024 at home. Born September 8, 1965, he spent a short time in North Carolina but most of his life was spent in Providence, Rhode Island. Billy was a jack of all trades, from fixing cars to building houses. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with family and...

Ernest Smith Iii

Jul 15, 2024

Ernest Smith III, 68, of Johnston passed away peacefully on July 15th at the Morgan Rehabilitation Center in Johnston, RI. Services will be private. Burial in South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Florida. Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. For online condolences kindly visit: Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com

View/Sign the Guestbook

Go back to obituaries

Ricardo De Jesus Pena

Jul 15, 2024

Ricardo De Jesus Pena, lovingly known as Richard by his closest family, Rich by beloved friends, passed away unexpectedly on July 15th 2024 in Providence, RI. He was only 41 years old. Richard was born on March 14th 1983 in the Dominican Republic. Ricardo is survived by his father Jesus Pena and his mother Eladia Guzman, his grandmother Graciela Cespedes;...

Russell S. Gardiner

Jul 14, 2024

Russell S. Gardiner, 82, passed away July 14, 2024. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Salisbury) Gardiner. Born in Wakefield he was a son of the late Roscoe B. and Pearl E. (Shippee) Gardiner.

He was a repair technician in the electronics industry for many years and had served in the Rhode Island Army National...

Paul Francis Fontaine

Jul 14, 2024

Paul Francis Fontaine passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 14, 2024. Born in Warwick, RI, he was the son of the late Harry and Jeannette (Arcand) Fontaine. Paul was employed by Electric Boat for over 20 years. He loved to garden, fish and enjoy a good game of High Lo Jack while sipping a cold Budweiser. He...

Willard A. Ebert

Jul 6, 2024

Willard Ebert, 75 of Charlestown, formerly of East Greenwich, passed away at home on July 6, 2024. He was the loving longtime companion of Nicole (Niki) Champagne.

He was self-employed as a painter for over 40 years and was employed at the former Providence Civic Center for 19 years.

Willard loved the ocean and spent...

Auner Garza

Jul 6, 2024

Auner Garza, 27, passed unexpectedly on July 6th, 2024. It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who had the pleasure and privilege of knowing him. He was survived by his Fiancé, Diana and their son, Lucas. He is also survived by his parents Mario and Enma,...

Barry S. Dugan

Jul 5, 2024

Remembering Barry Stephen Dugan

Barry Stephen Dugan known affectionately by his friends as Barracuda, born on March 21, 1945, and passing away on July 5, 2024, left an indelible mark on the communities he touched. Born in Manhattan, New York, Barry’s journey led him to Rhode Island, where he settled into a serene wooded property in Exeter....

Doris A. Pickup

Jul 4, 2024

Doris A Pickup, 91, of Warwick, beloved wife of the late John W Pickup died July 4, 2024.  She was born in Passaic, New Jersey, the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Bivona.  She is survived by her younger brother, William Bivona (Nancy) of Narragansett.

Doris's greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great...

Arlene P. Botelho

Jul 2, 2024

Arlene Botelho, passed away on July 2, 2024. Arlene passed from this earth in a peaceful, painless way surrounded by her family and friends at the Rhode Island Hospital. Heaven has snagged another angel for sure...

Arlene was a breath of fresh air, a ray of sunshine, always there with a helping hand and a loving smile...

Margaret Elizabeth (Comer) Delsesto

Jun 30, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth (Comer) DelSesto, 72, of Providence, passed away June 30th in HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice, Providence. A service will be held Saturday, July 6th at 11:00am in the Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. Burial at a later date in Highland Memorial Cemetery Johnston. For online condolences kindly visit: Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com

View/Sign the Guestbook

Go back...

Grace R. Paolilli

Jun 29, 2024

Grace Rose Paolilli, 99, of East Greenwich, RI, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Raymond Paolilli, Jr., died Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was born on April 6, 1925, in Providence, RI, daughter of Dora and William Alterio. After she graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Providence, RI, Grace went to work as a telephone operator. She became...

Maureen A. O'Brien

Jun 28, 2024

Maureen Ann O’Brien, a devoted wife and loving mother passed away peacefully June 28, 2024, at the age of 85. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and dedication to her family.

Daughter to Douglas and Margaret Lowe, she was born and raised in Worcester, MA. She was the eldest of three and is survived by her...

Norman A. James

Jun 26, 2024

Norman Arthur James, 92, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of M. Elaine (Morrisse) James.

Born April 18, 1932, Norman was the son of the late Arthur Rex and Louise (Adams) James of Rumford, RI. He attended Moses Brown School and graduated from Brown University in 1953....