Obituaries

Normand L. Riel

Feb 19, 2024

Normand L. Riel, age 73, formerly of Woonsocket, RI passed away February 19, 2024 at his home in West Warwick surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 22, 1950, in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Henry Riel and Lillian Riel (Hall). Normand was a one of a kind husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and...

Joan Shields Tracey

Feb 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Joan Shields Tracey announces her passing on February 19th, 2024, at the age of 87. Joan died peacefully in her home, and she will live on in the hearts and minds of her four adoring children: Bill and his fiancée Lauren of Jamestown, RI, Ann Hunnewell and her husband Robert of...

Virginia Marie Hull “Ginny”

Feb 19, 2024

Virginia Marie Hull “Ginny,” aged 69, was born in Providence, RI, and passed away on February 19th 2024.  She was the daughter of the late George Hull Sr. and the late Cornelia Hull-Jarrett.  She is survived by siblings George Hull Jr., Lorraine Symonds, and Dianne Pollard. Mother of Celeste Hull and Grandmother of three Catreena, Cedric, and Marc-kee Hull. Virginia...

James W. Corriea

Feb 19, 2024

James W. Corriea, 59, of Cranston entered into his eternal life on February 19, 2024 surrounded with love from family and friends. Born in Providence on May 25, 1964, he was the son of Richard P. Corriea and the late Esther E. Corriea (Pierce). Jim will be remembered through his grandchildren for his endless love, he adored them, whether it...

Iva M. Buff

Feb 17, 2024

Dr. Iva M. Buff of East Greenwich, RI, age 91, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Frank P. Buff, and is survived by her daughter, Susan Buff and son-in-law Ernest Waterman of Sunnyvale, CA; daughter Marjorie Murphy, MD and son-in-law John Murphy, MD of...

Audrey M. Adams

Feb 15, 2024

Audrey Mary Adams, 89, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, after a short illness. She was a resident of South County Nursing Home in South Kingstown, RI.

Audrey was born on May 17, 1934 to her parents Calvert H. and Lenora E. Penfold (Murphy) in Queens, NY. She resided in Great Neck, NY, worked in Manhattan,...

Sharon L. Rafferty

Feb 15, 2024

Sharon L. Rafferty, 77, passed away February 15, 2024. She was the wife of Robert P. Rafferty. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late William A. and Shirley L. (LaFontaine) Benoit.

She was an assistant Tax Clerk for the former East Greenwich Fire District and worked prior to that for local insurance companies for...

Alice D. (Ash) Maglio

Feb 15, 2024

Alice D. (Ash) Maglio, 86, of Providence, passed away peacefully, on February 15, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Alice was the beloved wife of the late David E. Maglio, Jr, D.O. Born on October 15, 1937, in Quincy MA, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Richard and Albina (Nee DuPont) Ash....

Barbara Dorothy Rumley

Feb 14, 2024

Barbara Dorothy Rumley, 76, of Woonsocket, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. For online condolences kindly visit- Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com

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Nicolis V. Buonomano

Feb 10, 2024

Nicolis V. Buonomano, 33, passed away February 10th, 2024 at his home in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Nicolis is survived by his mother, Alinda Buonomano, his father, Vito Buonomano III, and younger brother, Thomas Buonomano.

Nicolis was known for his gentle spirit, warm laugh and being full of love. He graduated East Greenwich High School and went...

Edward Patrick Mcarthur

Feb 10, 2024

Edward Patrick McArthur, 64, of Pascoag, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024 with his wife and family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Doreen A. (Englehart) McArthur. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was a son of the late Joseph D. McArthur and Maureen H. (Lovely) McArthur. He was a carpenter in the construction industry....

Kelly Daniel Grant

Feb 9, 2024

Kelly Daniel Grant, 59, of Warren, passed away February 9, 2024. Services and burial will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. For online condolences, kindly visit:  skeffingtonfuneralhome

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Brian Keith Hopkins

Feb 9, 2024

Brian Keith Hopkins 54 of Attleboro MA passed away February 9, 2024. Survived by his parents William and Rita (Costa) Hopkins of Pawtucket. Services and burial will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations 925 Chalkstone Avenue Providence. For online condolences, kindly visit: skeffingtonfuneralhome

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Harold I. Dyer

Feb 8, 2024

Harold I Dyer, 84 of Hartford, CT, passed away on February 8, 2024. Born March 16, 1939 to Howard Dyer and Amelia (Heyward) Dyer also of Hartford.

After graduating from high school, Harold worked for many years as a landscaper at Newington Children’s Hospital in Newington, CT. This is where he met his wife, Gale of 37...

Carol Diruzzo

Feb 8, 2024

Carol DiRuzzo, 80 years old of Johnston, Rhode Island, died on February 8, 2024, with her family by her side. Carol was born in Providence, Rhode Island. She was the daughter of the late Louis Improta and Linda Germani. Carol was predeceased by Anthony Solomon and then later Americo DiRuzzo. Carol is survived by her daughter Lisa and husband Robert...

Donald R. Goodby

Feb 7, 2024

Donald Rhodes Goodby, who always remembered the children of janitors and elevator operators, changed the structure of a major insurance firm to accommodate employees in need, and helped make Amica one of the great customer service companies in America, died February 7th in the arms of his dear children and in the thoughts of grandchildren and great-grandchildren all the...

Lt. Colonel Joseph D. Trehy, Jr. U.S. Army (Ret.)

Feb 7, 2024

Lt. Colonel Joseph D. Trehy, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), 95, of Wakefield, husband of the late Dorothy B. Trehy passed away February 7, 2024, a longtime resident of East Greenwich.  He was born in Wickford, the son of the late Ethel S. & Joseph Trehy, Sr. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Jane Trehy and Elizabeth Smith, her...

Shirley E. Harrington

Feb 3, 2024

Shirley E. Harrington, 94, passed away February 3, 2024. She was the wife of the late John J. Harrington. Born in Mount Washington, OH she was a daughter of the late Wallace and Winifred (Fox) Case.

She worked as an administrative assistant for the former New England Telephone Co., retiring in 1985.  She was a volunteer with...

John "Jack" Farrell Franzen

Feb 2, 2024

Tuesday, February 27th, 11:00 AM at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery in Exeter,RI will be the service with military honors for Jack Franzen. John "Jack" Farrell Franzen, 89, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024 with his loving family by his side. John was born in Evanston, IL on January 11, 1935, the son of Vernon and Elinor (Nee Flannery)...

Ronald Lee Tetreault

Feb 1, 2024

Ronald Lee Tetreault, 78, of Pawtucket passed away February 1, 2024. He was husband to the late Eileen Mary Tetreault (Haskell), son of the late Edward Tetreault and Dorothy (Mayers) Tetreault. Graduated from Norton High School, self-employed. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Ronald loved cooking, being outdoors and going to car shows. Father of the late Ronald...