Obituaries

Joseph S. Willcox, Jr.

Mar 22, 2024

Joseph Sage Willcox Jr. of East Greenwich, age 104, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 22, 2024 at Roberts Health Centre in North Kingstown. Joe was a devoted husband for over 77 years to Carolyn (Wentworth) Willcox of East Greenwich who recently passed away on December 21, 2023.

Joe was born in Sheffield,...

Maryann Coulter

Mar 19, 2024

Maryann Coulter 81 of Hope Valley, RI passed away peacefully at home March 19th.  She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Coulter Sr. for 23 yrs.

Maryann was the daughter of the late Barbara (Spencer) Nicholson and the late Charles R. Nicholson. She was the sister of Deborah Blinkhorn, Jeffrey Nicholson (Tammy), Susan McCarthy (David), David...

Michael A. Coscina

Mar 17, 2024

We mournfully announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Anthony Coscina, 34, of Cranston. Mike passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2024. He was the beloved son of William and Susan Coscina, born on March 6, 1990 in Warwick, RI, and grew up in East Greenwich, RI.

He was the youngest of four children and was a happy...

Natalie M. (Larose) Macgown

Mar 17, 2024

Natalie M. (LaRose) MacGown (100) formerly of Warwick, RI and current resident of Fall River, MA passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024 with her family by her side. Natalie was born to the late Alice (Butman) LaRose and Alfred LaRose. She grew up one of 8 siblings.

Natalie was the beloved wife of Charles R. MacGown...

Barbara W. Hopp

Mar 16, 2024

Barbara W. Hopp, 88, an East Greenwich resident for 67 years before moving to Warwick passed away March 16, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Philip J. “Hoppy” Hopp. Born in Coventry she was a daughter of the late Emile “Freddy” and Madeline (Warburton) Shadeck.

She and her husband were owners of the...

Nancy C. Sprague

Mar 14, 2024

Nancy Coates Sprague, 90, died Saturday at Bayview at Scalabrini after a brief illness.  Born in Bridgeport CT. on July 14, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Clarence W Coates Sr. and Blanche Coates (Desrosiers), and sister to the late C William Coates Jr.  Nancy’s husband George T Sprague pre-deceased her in April 2018.  Her father was...

Arthur F. Masterson

Mar 14, 2024

Arthur F. Masterson, 96, of Warwick, passed away March 14, 20204.  He was the beloved husband of the late Fay M. (LaCross) Masterson.  Born in East Greenwich, he was a son of the late William and Gladys (White) Masterson.

Arthur had been a milk delivery man for the former East Greenwich Dairy and a US Postal worker...

Alice Malveto

Mar 12, 2024

Alice Malveto, 81, of St. Marys, Georgia, formerly of Warwick, RI, and Attleboro, MA, passed away on March 12, 2024. She was born on February 9, 1943, in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late John F. and Alice A. (Carruthers) Lederman.  Alice is preceded in death by her sister J. Wendy Nelson and brother-in-law Robert S. Nelson Sr....

Ronald L. St. Pierre

Mar 11, 2024

East Greenwich –

Ronald L. St. Pierre passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11.  He was 69.

Ron grew up in the Darlington neighborhood of Pawtucket where he began his career in media at the Pawtucket Times as a “paperboy”.  He graduated from St. Raphael Academy in 1973, attended Rhode Island College and graduated from...

Norman W. Hall

Mar 10, 2024

Norman W. Hall of Johnston, Rhode Island passed away on March 10, 2024. Services will be private. Burial in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter RI. Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. For online condolences kindly visit: Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com

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Dawn H. Appleby

Mar 6, 2024

Dawn C. (Huff) Appleby

Dawn Appleby, 85, passed away peacefully at Saint Elizabeth Nursing Home in East Greenwich on March 6, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous battle with colitis. For 63 years, Dawn was the beloved wife of Dr. Reid S. Appleby, Jr., her high school sweetheart. Born on March 24, 1938, in Skowhegan,...

Paula Federici

Mar 6, 2024

Paula Federici, 73, of Woonsocket, passed away at The Friendly Home on March 6th 2024 from Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Pawtucket and previously worked as a guard at RISD Museum. She enjoyed walks on the bike trail and fishing. She leaves behind her sons Tomas and Jonathan. Paula was a longtime companion of Harvey Nabozny. Services will be...

Phillip Blaine Kelly

Mar 4, 2024

Phillip Blaine Kelly, 77, of Cranston, ended his journey on this earth and was called home to be with Jesus on March 4th, 2024. At the time of his death Phil was living in Cranston Rhode Island where he was recently retired from ESP eyewear the company that he created and was able to expand in very little time. This...

Mary Catherine Aspinwall

Mar 4, 2024

Mary Catherine Aspinwall, 95, of Cranston, formerly of North Providence, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on March 4, 2024. Born in Providence, Mary was the daughter of the late Irving and Mary (McDade) Mills. She graduated from Pawtucket East High. Mary was the owner of La Petite Beauty Salon. She loved to travel and spend time...

Catherine J. Lemonde

Mar 3, 2024

Catherine J. Lemonde, 92, of North Kingstown, passed away March 3, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Roland J. Lemonde.  Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lena (Colangelo) Conte.

She is survived by her children Roseanne K. Lemonde and Roland R. Lemonde and his wife Peggy, 3 grandchildren, 4...

Vincent L. Rosano, Jr.

Mar 1, 2024

Vincent L. Rosano, Jr. passed March 1, 2024 leaving behind his beloved wife of 32 years, Ely R. Catanzarite-Rosano; son Marc Catanzarite, Esq. and his wife Mellissa, grandsons Colton and Caleb, a sister Virginia Hanois and many cousins including Frank and Patti.  He was the brother of the late Michael Rosano.

He was born and raised in...

Carl "Dana" Ekelund

Mar 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Carl “Dana” Ekelund

Carl “Dana” Ekelund, a beloved husband, father and brother, was peacefully called home to his Savior on March 1, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Born November 6, 1947 to Carl “Richard” and Mildred (Thatcher) Ekelund of Cranston, RI.  He graduated from Cranston East H.S. and went on to...

Joseline Ivette Bruno Pabòn

Feb 29, 2024

Joseline Ivette Bruno Pabòn also know as Josy passed away  29- Febrero 2024 At RI Hospital Providence. (birthday) 28- Diciembre- 1988 Born in Manatì, Puerto Rico (mother) Carmen J. Pabòn Morales (father) Pedro A. Bruno Sànchez- deceased (daughter) Yanelis Marie Bruno (daughter) Nayelis Ivette Nieves Bruno (sister) Yesenia Ivelisse Bruno Pabòn Jessica Linette Bruno Pabòn Edna Bruno (brother) Ivan Bruno...

Harold "Ted" E. Mellor

Feb 27, 2024

Harold E. “Ted” Mellor, 83, passed away February 27, 2024. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Harold and Ruth H. (Pelley) Mellor.

Ted worked for the former Federal Products in Providence and also worked as a self-employed Handyman for many year. He was a US Army veteran. He was an avid motorcyclist and...

Alfred Luchesi, Jr.

Feb 27, 2024

Alfred Luchesi, Jr. of Rhode Island, passed away at age 93, unexpectedly, of heart failure on February 27, 2024. He received the best of care from an attentive staff at Kent Hospital, during a thirty hour period we hoped would change the outcome. Rob, his mate of 47 years, was with him, along with the many encouraging thoughts of...