Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

Mary K. McKenney, age 93, of Lexington, MA, Wisdom, MT and Great Camanoe, BVI, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 10 with family by her side.

Biologist, book seller, fly fisherwoman, spouse, mother, grandmother, friend. Born in Lafayette, Indiana and a graduate of Purdue University, she worked at Parke Davis in Detroit until she married her college sweetheart,...

Oct 10, 2023

Herchell Jack Talan of East Greenwich, Rhode Island passed away on October 10, 2023. He was the faithful, devoted and loving husband of Patricia Post Talan. Born August 10, 1936 in Providence, RI he was a son of the late Israel and Bessie (Gerstenblatt) Talan. He was the loving father of Andrew Talan (Rhonda) and Laurel Scapicchio. He was...

Oct 7, 2023

July 29, 1955 - October 7, 2023 Ervin Eugene Engram (WayBack), Of Providence but born in Independence, LA. Passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was the son of the late Maggie Engram. He is survived by his wife Beatrice Clay and Mother-In-Law Dorothy L. Fields. He also leaves behind son Ervin Engram Jr. and daughters Kashia Jennings and...

Oct 5, 2023

Jennalys Morales passed October 5, 2023. She brought joy and laughter to all who knew her during her short time with us. Her infectious smile and playful nature will be deeply missed by friends and family alike. Jennalys was born on November 10, 2021, in Providence, Rhode Island, to proud parents Jonathan Morales and Jeanette Hernandez. From the moment she...

Oct 1, 2023

It is with much sorrow, but also love, that we share the passing of Robert “Bob” Ridgway, on October 1, 2023 at the age of 87 years.

Bob was a long-time resident of Warwick, Rhode Island, since 1974. Just last March he celebrated his 49th wedding anniversary with his wife Marianne, who dearly misses him, as do...

Sep 26, 2023

LT. Jon A. Larsson, EGFD (Ret.). 56, passed away September 26, 2023. He was the husband of Leslie J. (Caplis) Larsson.  Born in Providence he was a son of the late Arthur L., Jr. and Alice B. (Clason) Larsson.

Jon was a hardworking man who had a deep love for family and friends.  Jon worked for the...

Sep 25, 2023

Robert A. Travisono January 2, 1958 - September 25, 2023 Robert ("Bobby", "Trav") A. Travisono, 65, of Providence, RI, unexpectedly passed away of a heart attack on September 25, 2023 while on a short social trip to Miami, Florida. Bobby is survived by his loving mother Claire "Honey" (Stearns) Travisono of Providence, with whom he lived; his two beloved sons,...

Sep 23, 2023

Wayne Anthony Johnson “Tony” of East Greenwich, RI passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023 at the age of 83 in The Woodlands, TX from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was the son of the late C. Edward and Laura (Albrecht) Johnson.

Tony grew up in East Greenwich where he took pride in being a volunteer firefighter,...

Sep 21, 2023

Barry John Furtado 68 of West Warwick passed away in Riverview Nursing Home September 21, 2023 He was the son of Joseph Furtado and Irene (Jones) Furtado. He is survived by his wife Dolores his two deceased sisters Linda Desimone and Patricia Ann Mancohis daughter Kerri-Lynn Furtado his grandchild Joseph Anthony Villani Jr. He leaves behind nieces Kelli Furtado and...

Sep 19, 2023

Charles “Bud” Moran, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. A 30-year resident of East Greenwich, he is predeceased by his wife of 47 years Patricia (Cunningham) and survived by his five cherished children—Victoria Moitoso (Manuel) of Warwick; Claire Tucker of Warwick; Charles Moran, III of Medford, Massachusetts; Paul...

Sep 16, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sandy Fayne (September 16, 2023) The family of Sandy Fayne is deeply saddened to announce her passing on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI, after a brief and unexpected illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones during her final moments. Sandy, also known as Sandra Elaine Gardner Fayne, was a...

Sep 15, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ellen Louise Falvey, 70, of Cranston, who passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15th, 2023. Born on September 1st, 1953, in Newark, New Jersey, She was the beloved daughter of the late Daniel J Falvey Jr. and H. Louise Falvey (nee Hamblin). Ellen was the dear sister of John...

Sep 12, 2023

After a rapid sickness, Francis R. Underwood passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 76. Francis was born in West Warwick, RI, and he was raised in East Greenwich. He was the son of the late Herbert P. Underwood and Alice Regan Underwood. Francis was predeceased by his brother Herbie Underwood and his nephew Peter H....

Sep 12, 2023

Robert S. Hennessey passed away peacefully on September 12th at Golden Crest Nursing Centre in North Providence after a battle with cancer. He was the son of the late James L. and Norma M. Hennessey. Father of Nicole DiStefano Hennessey; grandfather to Miguel Nicholas Santos and Ysabelle Iris Pacheco. Brother of James L., Brian P., William F., Michael D. Hennessey...

Sep 11, 2023

Margaret M Mitchell, 86, of Johnston passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home September 11, 2023. She leaves a sister Theresa Elizabeth Mitchell with whom she lived with. Margaret work for many years at Providence Gas. She was a lover of all animals especially her cats. Funeral services are private. Arrangements entrusted to the J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home...

Sep 9, 2023

Joseph G. Chisholm, born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 4, 1931. He was the son of Dan and Rose Fitzpatrick Chisholm. He was the husband of Carol Jane Chisholm and the father JoAnn Carol Chisholm Dueno and the late Thomas Joseph Chisholm.

Joseph was a talented athlete participating in baseball, hockey and track in high school....

Sep 7, 2023

William John Masser, 86, of Osprey, FL and East Greenwich, RI passed away peacefully at home Thursday, September 7, 2023.  He was born in Philadelphia to parents William John Masser Jr. and Mary Margaret Irwin.  Bill was devoted to his family and is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Deborah Hallene Masser, his daughter, Barbara Anna Masser...

Sep 4, 2023

William R. Crowell, 94, passed away on September 4, 2023. He was the husband of the late Annie (Cherwinski) Crowell. Born in Warwick he was a son of the late Ralph and Lillian (Riggs) Crowell.

He was in the trucking industry for over 40 years.

In his free time he loved sitting by the Bay...

Sep 4, 2023

Wilma Hannah Briggs, age 92, daughter of the late Frederick A. and Edythe (Hathaway) passed peacefully from this life to her eternal home September 4, 2023.

From humble beginnings on “Broken Elm Farm”, her family’s dairy, Wilma carved out a life of achievement as few have. Soon out of High School, (where she played on the boys...

Sep 3, 2023

Edward James Field died September 3, 2023. He was born November 7, 1939, in Springfield, IL, to Oliver F. and Margaret E. (McDonald) Field.

Attending the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, on a Naval ROTC scholarship, he was commissioned Lieutenant JG upon graduation. He served in the Seventh Fleet in the Pacific and ended his...