Obituaries

Diane S. Panizza

Jan 9, 2024

Diane S. Panizza, 68, of East Greenwich, RI passed away Tuesday January 9, 2024 with her brother and sister holding her hands. She was the eldest child born to the late Philip J Panizza and Shirley A Panizza (Cole) on June 28, 1955 in Warwick, RI.  She is survived by her two siblings Debra A. Panizza and John C....

Edwin A. English Ii

Jan 9, 2024

Edwin A. English II, 57, of Providence passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 surrounded by his sister and brothers at Rhode Island Hospital. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and served as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Eddy is the son of the late Edwin A. English and Vivian D. English of Providence. He leaves a...

Dennis A. Derr

Jan 6, 2024

Dennis A. Derr, 79, of North Kingstown passed away peacefully on January 6. He was the eldest son of the late Harry and Rosanna (Northup) Derr. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Marilyn (Razee) Derr, and children, Jessica Millette of North Kingstown and her husband Matthew, and Michael Derr of North Kingstown and his wife Elysabeth. He was the...

James M. Alexander

Jan 4, 2024

James M. Alexander, 56, passed away on January 4th, 2024 at Berkshire Place hospice center. James was the son of late Bernard T. Alexander Jr and Carol Ann Alexander. He was a loving father, who did everything he could to help his loved ones. He never stopped looking for work, even during his toughest times. He worked as a machinist...

Walter Woodyatt

Jan 4, 2024

Walter Woodyatt, 74, of North Providence, passed January 4, 2024. Per the family’s request services are private. Arrangements entrusted to J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations 925 Chalkstone Avenue Providence. For online condolences kindly visit : Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com

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Thomas P. Schnell

Jan 2, 2024

Thomas P. Schnell August 9, 1952 – January 2, 2024 Thomas P. Schnell, age 71, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Philip L. Schnell and the late Rosemary E. (Walsh) Schnell. He is survived by his five siblings and their families: Patricia J. Schnell; Nancie A....

Margie M. Hendrickson

Jan 1, 2024

Margie Masako Hendrickson, of East Greenwich, born April 10, 1932 in Chiba, Japan, the eldest daughter of the late Ikujiro and Yone Yokota, from Tokyo, Japan, passed away January 1, 2024. She was the wife of the late Roy B. Hendrickson; they were married April 13, 1953, when he was in the USAF while stationed in Tokyo. She moved...

Kenneth Leo Hanley

Dec 31, 2023

Kenneth Leo Hanley, 76 of Cumberland, RI passed away Dec. 31, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Ken was born April 29, 1947, to Norman and Helen Hanley (nee Streszak) in Providence, RI. He and his younger siblings Norman and Deborah were raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island, where they were loved by their parents, their 12 aunts...

Elaine Louise Mccreadie

Dec 30, 2023

Elaine Louise McCreadie, 84, of Lincoln, RI passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023 at Hope Hospice. Elaine was born on April 19,1939 in Pawtucket, RI. A daughter of Dorothy (Jackson) and Albert Flaxington. Beloved Husband Robert McCreadie Sr. Surviving siblings Judy Rodgers, and Robert Flaxington. Surviving children Robert McCreadie Jr and Susan DaSilva. Mother of late Diana Smothers. 11...

Terry Ann Cruz

Dec 30, 2023

Terry Ann Cruz, 69, of Cranston passed away after an illness on December 30th. Terry is survived by her husband Jose R. Cruz, her daughter Gabriela Cruz and son Marcos Cruz, all of which resided together in Cranston. She is also survived by her brother Charles Pannone of Cranston. Mrs. Cruz attended the Community College of Connecticut. She was the...

John E. Bradshaw

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...

Kenneth E. Ashworth

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,...

Ruth L. Cookson

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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Russell P. Richards

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,...

Issac R. Vila-Cuadros

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...

Carolyn L. Willcox

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...

Suzanne Stecker

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...

Karen Ann (Daniels) Mccaughey

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...

Dr. James P. Mcguire

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...

Donald M. Kohlman

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...