Obituaries

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...

Joseph B. Wypych

Jan 29, 2024

Joseph Brian Wypych departed his earthly life on January 29, 2024 at his residence in Silver Creek, New York. He was the fifth child and first born son of Joseph Martin and Mary Janet (Anthony) Wypych.

Joe lived his life without language, but not without meaning. He left his loving family, and many others who knew him,...

Francis Edward Giue

Jan 29, 2024

Francis Edward Giue, 79, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 after a prolonged illness. He was the son of the late Frank J. Giue and Mary (Livsey) Giue. Frank was born on January 29, 1945, grew up in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from La Salle Academy in New York City. He went on to proudly...

Barbara S. Quirico

Jan 28, 2024

Barbara S. Quirico, 88, passed away January 28, 2024. She was the wife of the late Emil F. Quirico. Born in New York, NY she was a daughter of the late Marshall and Freida (Wilkins) Lewis.

Barbara led a quiet life with her family. She was content to experience whatever hardships came her way and to accept...

Jacqueline Labbee Turner

Jan 28, 2024

Jacqueline Labbee Turner passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024, surrounded by family in her home of more than 50 years. She was the beloved wife of Wayne M. Turner, with whom she had recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Born in Providence, RI on April 29, 1935, she was the only child of Joseph and Katherine (Gloucester) Labbee. She...

Douglas Martinez

Jan 28, 2024

Douglas Martinez, 51, of South Kingstown, RI passed away on January 28, 2024. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. For online condolences, kindly visit: https://www.skeffingtonfuneralhome.com

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Murray Hamilton Finley, Jr., Ph.D.

Jan 25, 2024

Murray Hamilton Finley Jr., Ph.D. died surrounded by his loving family on January 25, 2024 at the age of 84. Murray is survived by his wife of 58 years Patricia Ann Finley of East Greenwich, RI; his children Kathleen Finley Landy of New York, NY and Mary Finley Anderson and Mary’s husband Daniel Anderson of East Greenwich, RI. Murray...

Bree Elizabeth Kennett

Jan 22, 2024

Bree Elizabeth Kennett, 49, of North Providence, RI passed away on January 22, 2024. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. For online condolences, kindly visit: https://www.skeffingtonfuneralhome.com

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Jonathan Emmanuelli Ortiz

Jan 22, 2024

Jonathan Emmanuelli Ortiz, 38, of Woonsocket, passed unexpectedly January 22, 2024. Jonathan was well known as Jona. Survived family members Mom Cecilia Urizar, sister Adelaris Ortiz, Brother Aramis Ortiz, his children daughter Glendaliz Rivera, sons Cristian Ortiz, Julien Ortiz, Ezekiel Ortiz. He was loved by many. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his family. He was caring...

Lisa B. Johnson

Jan 21, 2024

Lisa B. (Hoyer) Johnson, 66, of East Greenwich passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday, January 21st after a brief illness.

Lisa was born February 1, 1957 to Carl and Nancy Hoyer in Newton, Massachusetts.

Lisa attended East Greenwich High School, Class of 1975, during which time she was a class officer and...

James F. Wynn

Jan 21, 2024

James F. Wynn, 84, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21st, 2024. He was the son of the late John F. Wynn and Helen T. (Dwyer) Wynn. James grew up in North Providence and attended St. Theresa's School, graduated from Lasalle Academy in 1957, and attended Providence College in 1961. He was the Executive Director of Junior Achievment...

Erasmo 'Raz' Ortiz

Jan 20, 2024

Erasmo Ortiz, 71 Cross Street, Westerly passed away Saturday, January 20th at Westerly Hospital. He is predeceased by his parents Ernesto Ortiz and Petra Martinez Ortiz brother’s Daniel Ortiz, Carmelo Ortiz and Miguel Ortiz. Surviving siblings Hector Ortiz, Ernestor Ortiz, William Ortiz, Juanita Toress Ortiz, Nelinda Ortiz, Fransico (Papo) Ortiz, Doris Ortiz. He leaves his children, sons Eric Ortiz, Joel...

Donald Hubert

Jan 17, 2024

Donald Hubert, 59, of Woonsocket passed away Wednesday, January 17th at Landmark in Woonsocket. He is the son of Phillip and Suzanne Hubert. Donald graduated from Woonsocket High School and was a Mechanist for many years. Survived by brothers: Danny , Eric, Steven Hubert and a sister Donna Hubert. He also leaves behind two sons Christopher and Gregory Hubert and...