Obituaries

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...

Nov 18, 2023

Ryan Patrick Casey, 50, passed away on November 18, 2023. Born and raised in East Greenwich, Ryan was a beloved and influential member of the community. He cultivated enduring friendships and had a profound impact on the lives of those around him. Ryan was the son of Elaine (Elsbree) Casey Lemieux and the late Peter Joseph Casey, and stepson...

Nov 18, 2023

Ms. Lovester White, 54, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on November 18, 2023, in hospice care. Her family was with her when her beautiful soul crossed over. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 1:00am until 3:00pm, at Williams Funeral Home, 2857 Cleveland Street, Elloree, SC, 29047. This is a public session to show...

Nov 15, 2023

Raymond W. Heroux, affectionally known to many as "Ray Ray", passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on November 15th, 2023. He was 53 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Ray was born on August 24, 1970, in Providence, RI, and he was the son of the Late Cheryl Ann (Bertenshaw) Heroux. He is...

Nov 13, 2023

John ("JJ", "Jaybird") Joseph McAleer lll January 26, 1954 ~ November 13, 2023, of Westerly, RI JJ was born at Ft Benning, Georgia (currently called  Fort Moore) to the late Col. John Joseph McAleer Jr and Virginia Whittemore McAleer. He was the Brother of the late Pamela Baines of Florida and is survived by sister Linda M O’Connor of CT....

Nov 10, 2023

Anna M.  (Lupo) Lanier, 91, of West Warwick, Rhode Island entered into the eternal presence of the Lord on November 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Anna was born in Providence, Rhode Island. She married the late Palmer Lanier, of Macon, Georgia, and they lived throughout the United States as a Navy family. Anna returned to Rhode Island,...

Nov 8, 2023

Ione E. (Brimacombe) Doell, 105, entered eternal rest on November 8, 2023 at Kent Regency in Warwick, RI. She was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Elizabeth (Weyer) Brimacombe. Born in 1918 in the Bronx, NY, where she graduated from high school, she worked in retail in New York City before marrying her high school sweetheart, Robert...

Nov 8, 2023

George “Puddy” Linton Coleman of East Greenwich, RI, the beloved husband of Joyce (Tibbitts) Coleman, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at South County Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Providence, RI on December 8, 1934, son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Collins) Coleman.

He was a life­-long resident of East Greenwich...

Nov 7, 2023

Carmen Adalgisa Bejaran-Reyes, 66, of Rumford, passed away November 7th at Roger Williams Hospital Providence. She was the daughter of the late Felix Bejaran and Clara Reyes. She leaves a daughter, Yenny Denisse Alba, with whom she lived. She will be buried in her family cemetery in the Dominican Republic. Services entrusted to the Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925...

Nov 7, 2023

Megan "Megz" Marie Serafine will continue to be a light in the lives of every single person blessed to have come along her path. She was born to Kathy Hughes Cotter and Marc Serafine on January 3, 1987, in St. Petersburg, Florida, and she left this earthly plane on November 7, 2023, in Providence. She joins her late mother, late...

Nov 5, 2023

Warwick, RI – Judith C. McLaren, RN, 71, a devoted sister, aunt, and great aunt peacefully departed this world on November 5, 2023.  She was surrounded by her loving family at Hope Health Huilitar Hospice and Palliative Care Center.

Born on February 14, 1952, in Providence, R.I., Judy was the daughter of the late Charles L., Sr....