Obituaries

Aug 23, 2024

John A. Martin III, 75, passed peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was a life-long resident of Johnston. He was the son of the late Margaret and John Martin, Jr. John is survived by his devoted wife Ellen. Devoted father of John (Patti) and Michelle, grandson John (Shayna), great-grandson Naesen, sister Kathy Creamer...

Aug 23, 2024

Edward Carmine Lato, Jr. (Eddie), 77, passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born March 29, 1947 to Hilda and Edward Lato, Sr. Proudly born and raised on Federal Hill in Providence. His best shared memories were of his family, friends, acquaintances, places and the lifelong friendships bonded in the Federal Hill neighborhood in times gone by but...

Aug 17, 2024

Daniel Eugene Hassard, 77, of Warwick passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024.  Born in Freeport, Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Eugene E. Hassard and Dorothy (Kotlarz) Hassard.

Dan was a resident of Warwick for nearly 50 years.  He worked for most of his career as a photo engraver for a...

Aug 13, 2024

Arlene D. Burdon, a longtime resident of East Greenwich, died August 13, 2024.  She was married for 47 years to the late Edmond H. Burdon. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Eva Brown.  She is survived by three sons, Dean A. Burdon and his wife Pam, Lance Burdon and his wife Abigail and...

Aug 12, 2024

Clara L. Daylor, 101 and 8 months, passed away on August 12, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving daughters. A life-long resident of East Greenwich, she was a True Townie. The youngest of six children, she was preceded in death by her parents, William Rice and Julia (Rumbles) Rice, along with her five siblings, Ellen (Rice) Clarke, Esther...

Aug 12, 2024

12/26/2002 – 08/12/2024 Noella Brady Remington, 21 years old, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon. Born in Providence, RI to her loving mother Kimberly Remington. Noella graduated from Johnston High School in 2022 and was enrolled in CCRI to study business with the hopes of opening up her own bakery. Noella always had an infectious smile with red rosy cheeks....

Aug 12, 2024

Deborah Sue Wetzel (née LaBarre), fondly known as Deb, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Woonsocket, RI, at the age of 62. Born in Lebanon, NH, Deb was a cherished member of her community and a retired bookkeeper, having dedicated 30 years to her profession from 1985 to 2015. Deb was a woman of many talents, known especially for...

Aug 10, 2024

Dennis Alan Pero, 71, of Woonsocket passed away. Dennis A. Pero was born May 26th 1953 and passed away Saturday, August 10th at the Oakland Grove Health Center in Woonsocket, RI. He had numerous sisters whom he'd do anything in the world for. He loved them dearly. He was a devoted father, brother and Uncle. Dennis possessed an enormous, boundless...

Aug 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Mueller, age 62, announce his sudden passing on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Bill was loved greatly by many people: his four children, his fiancé, his siblings, his extended family and his many friends.

Bill was born in Willimantic, CT. He was the son of the late Warren...

Aug 3, 2024

Walter L. Phillips, 89 of North Kingstown passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at South County Hospital.

He was born in Providence the son of the late Edmund and Jane (Swallow) Phillips.  He was the loving husband for 60 years to Mary (Ceccarelli) Phillips.  Also, the cherished grandfather of Alexandra Roberts, Samantha Germano, Gabriella and...

Aug 3, 2024

Diana M (Briggs) Dodge

Passed away on August 3, at her daughter's home in East Greenwich.  She was the wife of the late Robert (Bob) A. Dodge.  Was the daughter of Frederick and Eydthe (Hathaway) Briggs.

Diana worked at Stop and Shop in North Kingstown before retiring.  She enjoyed sewing and crafting as well as...

Jul 31, 2024

Enemencio “Papo” DeJesus Toribio, 75, of Providence, born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Bannister Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Providence after a prolonged illness. Papo was born on August 8, 1948, to the late, Manuela Toribio. He is survived by his children, Jose Nathan Cohen and his wife Amy of New Jersey,...

Jul 26, 2024

Joseph (Jodi) Anthony DiRaimo was born on March 16, 1935, in Cranston, RI, to the late Frank and Martha DiRaimo. He passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 26, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Karen Sayre DiRaimo, and leaves behind three children, Lisa DiRaimo (Warwick, RI), Jodi Ann Diraimo (Scituate, RI), and Robert (Bobby) DiRaimo (Frankfort), and...

Jul 24, 2024

Dennis McLaughlin passed away peacefully under hospice care on Wednesday July 24. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and coach. Dennis was born and raised in Providence, the middle son of Edward and Kathleen (Dailey) McLaughlin, and brother to Edward, William, Thomas, and Kevin.

He played basketball for Saint Michael’s parish and graduated from Hope High...

Jul 21, 2024

Timothy G. Dutra, 77, passed away July 21, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Carol J. (Thornley) Dutra. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Francis H. and Catherine (Devaney) Dutra.

Mr. Dutra worked for the State of Rhode Island in social services for 35 years. After retiring from the...

Jul 21, 2024

Ellen Frances Curtin (Meehan) born May 31, 1931, died peacefully, with her family around her, on July 21st, 2024 at 93 years of age. Frances’ life embodied a story of strength, courage and resilience.  She powered these attributes with her love of life and her infectious laughter.  She was born in Point La Haye, St Mary’s Bay, Newfoundland, Canada....

Jul 20, 2024

Leonard M. Beaudry, 62 passed away July 20, 2024. He was the husband of the late Carol A. (Wright) Beaudry to whom he was married to for 16 years and was the father of the late Jacob Beaudry.  Born in Warwick he was a son of the late John N. and Theresa M. (Legare) Beaudry.

He was...

Jul 20, 2024

The Honorable Edward Clark Parker, 85, of Pawtucket passed away on Saturday, July 20th. Son of the late Edward F. (Tidge) Parker and Catherine Clark Parker, Ed was a proud, lifelong native of Pawtucket. ‘Eddie’, as he was affectionately known, was married to his beloved wife Martha Kenney Parker for 59 years. He is also survived by his son Edward...

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...

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,...