Obituaries

Dec 28, 2023

In Loving Memory of John “Jack” Bradshaw 9/25/44 - 12/28/23

John E. Bradshaw III, age 79 passed away on December 28, 2023. Born in Providence,RI, and a lifelong resident of East Greenwich. He was the son of John E Bradshaw Jr. and Lois (Evans) Bradshaw. He is survived by his 6 Children and their families and Brothers...

Dec 27, 2023

Kenneth Earl Ashworth, age 93, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center of Providence. Ken was born in Providence, the fourth of four sons born to Anna (Nusbaum) and Henry Ashworth. He was raised in Pawtucket in a home built by his father and uncles. He met his future wife,...

Dec 23, 2023

Ruth L. Cookson, 90, passed away December 23, 2023. She was the wife of the late Frederick E. “Popeye” Cookson. Born in North Kingstown she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Ruth (Ball) Young.

She is survived by her two children Victoria M. Pawlak and Gary W. Cookson and her granddaughter Jessica Brennan.

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Dec 22, 2023

Russell P. Richards, age 72, passed away on December 22nd, 2023, after a long illness. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of Harry G. Richards and Claire C. (Branigan) Richards. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sandra A. (Anderson) Richards; his children, Scott Richards of Brooklyn, CT and Jennifer L. Ackroyd of Cranston,...

Dec 22, 2023

July 12, 1935 - December 22, 2023 A great person, a good father, friend, and brother. He was a very charismatic human and always attentive to all of us. He got married very young, of which there were two daughters. Due to life's tribulations, he was a father and mother to his daughters. He liked good food, beer, and to...

Dec 21, 2023

Carolyn L. Willcox, 98, of East Greenwich, Rhode Island peacefully passed away on December 21, 2023, at Roberts Health Centre in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, surrounded by a loving husband and family. She was a devoted wife for over 77 years to Joseph (Joe) S. Willcox, 103 years of age, of Sheffield, Massachusetts.

Carolyn was born on...

Dec 15, 2023

Suzanne (Houser) Stecker

Suzanne went home to God on December 15.

Suzanne was born on December 5, 1945, at the army base in Fort Lee Virginia and spent her younger years growing up in St. Louis Missouri where she attended Berkley High School and was Cheerleader Captain.  Suzanne later attended the University of Missouri majoring...

Dec 15, 2023

Karen Ann (Daniels) McCaughey passed away on December 15th surrounded by family at home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Karen was the beloved wife of the late Charles R. McCaughey. She was born to the late John and Corinne Daniels on November 6, 1945, she was raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and the family enjoyed summers by the water on Greenwich...

Dec 14, 2023

James Patrick McGuire, PhD (77) passed away peacefully at his home in East Greenwich, RI on December 14, 2023 after a brave battle with glioblastoma, with his loving wife Dede by his side.

“Jimmy Boy” was born in Providence, RI on March 26, 1946 to the late James Patrick and Edith (Maguire) McGuire. He was raised in...

Dec 11, 2023

Donald Michael Kohlman, cherished brother and friend, passed away on December 11, 2023. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the (late) Henry Kohlman and (late) Aldean Kohlman of East Greenwich, RI.

He attended Trudeau Center for most of his life and enjoyed his activities with the staff and friends.  He was an excellent basketball...

Dec 10, 2023

Jerome Edwards, 70 of Providence, RI passed away peacefully on December 10th, 2023.  Born in Providence, RI on March 5, 1953 to his late parents Dennis and Adelaide Edwards. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Edwards (DiRuzzo); son, Richard DiRuzzo, Sr.; and siblings Anita Bibbs, Dennis Edwards, Vernon Edwards, Diane Edwards, Lillian Edwards, Elaine Edwards, and Theodore...

Dec 6, 2023

Els Cardi of East Greenwich, RI passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was 91 years young.

Els was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. She was brave from a young age, helping to resist the Nazis as a soldier-spotter during the occupation and looking after her two little sisters. Despite the hardships...

Dec 6, 2023

Robert (Bob) H. Cooke, (Bumpa) age 93 died peacefully on Wednesday December 6, 2023. Born in North Attleboro, MA he was the son of the late George E. and Emma M. (Thiele) Cooke. He was the husband of the late Janet (Culhane) Cooke whom he was married to for over 40 years.

Bob was a US Navy...

Dec 4, 2023

Russell N. Brailsford, of Anchor Bay, 945 Main St., East Greenwich, RI, died Monday, December 4 at Greenwood Center after a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Jane (Ogden) from 1956 until her passing in 2012. Born in 1928 at Lying In Hospital in Providence, RI, he was the second son of 5 children born to Dorothy (McGinnes)...

Dec 2, 2023

Lucile E. Briggs, 91, of Exeter RI peacefully passed away on the morning of December 2, 2023, at home surrounded by the love and prayers of family and friends.  She was the devoted wife of 58 years to Frederick A. Briggs Jr. (Allie) until his death in 2010.

“Lou” was the 3rd of 4 children born to...

Nov 30, 2023

Nancy Mooney Gretchner, 62, beloved wife, sister and friend passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the (late) Owen and Dorothy Mooney. Nancy attended Our Lady of Mercy in East Greenwich and then graduated from Toll Gate High School in 1979.

A longtime resident of Warwick, Nancy enjoyed her...

Nov 29, 2023

Gordon M. Scott, 70, passed away November 29, 2023. He was the husband of the late Jeanne M. (Corneau) Scott. Born in Providence he was the son of the late James E., Jr. and Barbara T. (Tatro) Scott.

Gordon worked at Coastal International Trucks/Allegiance Trucks for about 30 years. He was an avid tennis player and would...

Nov 28, 2023

Edward Scriven, 79, of Providence, passed away November 28, 2023 at Hebert Health Center of Smithfield, RI. He was born January 28, 1944 to the late Joseph and Lillian (Sullivan) Scriven. He graduated from Blessed Sacrament of Providence and obtained his Master's in Library Science from Johnson and Wales. He is survived by a sister, Marilyn Pittman, of Cranston. He...

Nov 22, 2023

Linda Ann Santos, 79, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on November 22, 2023.  Born in Providence to Jane and Henry Kenny, she graduated Warwick Vets High School, earned her undergraduate degree at Rhode Island College, and received her Master’s in Education from University of Rhode Island.

A longtime resident of East Greenwich, Linda worked...

Nov 22, 2023

John Frank Lanni, 69, of Rumford passed away Wednesday, November 22nd at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Rebecca Lanni (Rogue). Born in Providence, RI he was the son of the late Antonio Lanni and Anna Lanni (Balasco). John leaves behind two daughters Brandy Lanni of Pawtucket and Shayna Cruz of...