Obituaries

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....

Nov 4, 2023

Judith A. Hodgkinson, 73, passed away November 4, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Earl Hodgkinson. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Antone J. and Mary E. (Crandall) Correira.

Mrs. Hodgkinson had worked for Narragansett Electric for 38 years.  She loved to travel and had great affection for all her furry...

Nov 2, 2023

Michael J. Burley, 76, passed away November 2, 2023. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Charles A. and Elvira (Denice) Burley.

Mike worked at Eastern Vending and Pepsi Co.as a vending Mechanic and most recently he was a custodian in the Cranston Public School System retiring in 2017.

He is survived...

Nov 1, 2023

Dawn Wikstrom, 50, of Woonsocket, RI died on November 1st 2023 at Woman & Infants Hospital of cancer. She leaves behind two sons, Mark and Mikey, and her parents Marylou and Steven, Sr. She also leaves three siblings Joan, Laura and Steven, Jr. She joins her step-father Al at the pearly gates and will be greatly missed by her family...

Oct 31, 2023

Jennifer Lee Liston, 52, of Fredericksburg, VA passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at home with her husband, son, and dog, Murphy, at her side. Born in Rhode Island she was the daughter of William Degnan and the late Nancy A. (Perrone) Degnan and the step daughter of Honi Ann Degnan.

Oct 30, 2023

George R. Canfield Jr., 66, of Coventry RI passed away at Tufts Hospital in Boston, MA. He was predeceased by his parents George R. Canfield and June C. Gallagher. He is survived by his stepfather Joseph P. Silvia.

George was an avid walker, loved computer games, reading and spending time with his family and especially taking care...

Oct 28, 2023

Valerie Burke, of East Greenwich, RI passed unexpectedly on October 28, 2023.  She was born in Acushnet, MA and graduated from New Bedford High School.  Val spoke fondly of her time studying nursing and caring for patients at Holy Ghost Hospital in Cambridge, MA.  But what she wanted more than anything was to be a mother.  She married her...

Oct 23, 2023

Ross Petteruti died on October 23, 2023 after a swift decline caused by dementia. He was 81. He was the son of Rosindo and Marina Petteruti. He was a graduate of Warwick Vets High School and earned an undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University, where he was a member of the Acacia Fraternity. He worked at a number...

Oct 23, 2023

Carmen V. Garcia, 85, passed away October 23, 2023. Born in Spain she was a daughter of the late Marcelino and Petra (Gonzalez) Vega.

She is survived by her two children John Garcia and his wife Lisa and Debra Ann Danis and her husband Robert; three grandchildren Emma, Alexa and David and she was the sister of...

Oct 18, 2023

Elsie A. Gorton, 85, passed away October 18, 2023. She was the wife of the late Ralph H. Gorton to whom she was married to for 59 years.

She is survived by two children; Mark Gorton (Sue) and Jennifer (Gorton) Kazianis (Harry); two sisters Regina and Ann and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral service...

Oct 13, 2023

George Raymond Girard of Mendon Road, North Smithfield passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Arthur Girard, Sr. and Delina Woods Girard. The husband of Lisa Priest, he leaves a son Arthur Girard and two daughters Kendra Segerson and Madison Girard. Brothers Ronald Girard, David Girard, Henry Girard and the late Arthur...

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...