Obituaries
William T. Prifty
May 4, 2023
William T. Prifty, 89, son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Phillips) Prifty, passed away on May 4, 2023. Born on May 14, 1933, Bill graduated from Crosby High School in Waterbury, CT, and received an AB degree from Brown University in 1955 and a MBA from Bridgeport University in 1968. He was a member...
Jane M. Kelly
May 3, 2023
It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Jane M. Kelly, on May 3, 2023. Jane resided in the Potowomut area of Warwick for 57 years in the same home where she raised her family. She was predeceased by her husband Charles E. Kelly in 2012. It was some solace that her last...
Marlene D. Marshall
May 1, 2023
Marlene Derven Marshall was born in Nyack, NY to MaryJane and Karl Derven on August 26, 1945 and died on Friday, May 1, 2023 in Kent County Hospital in Warwick, RI. She was the fourth of their six children. She is survived by her brothers, Ralph, Ronald and Kenneth Derven and their children; and her sister, Priscilla Derven. She...
Lois N. Hunter
Apr 25, 2023
Lois Nannette Hunter, 101, beloved wife of the late Douglas Powell Hunter, died peacefully at St. Elizabeth’s Home, East Greenwich on April 25, 2023. She was born in Providence, RI and was the daughter of the late William and Caroline Littlefield.
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Mary C. Killian
Apr 21, 2023
Mary C. Killian, 98, passed away on April 21, 2023. She was the wife of the late Hiester B. Killian. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late George and Susan (Hamell) Westerman.
Mary was a cook/waitress at various restaurants for many years.
She is survived by her sister Helen...
Dan A. Griggs
Apr 19, 2023
On April 19, 2023, Dan A. Griggs of Providence, passed away at the age of 56. Born in Warwick he was the beloved son to the late Glen and Nancy (Ford) Griggs.
He is survived by his daughter, Emily J. Slinko, sister Christine...
Betty L. Dana
Apr 19, 2023
Betty Rabourn Lamm Dana
Died April 19, 2023, Age 91
Born January 26, 1932 to her parents, Mary (Toalson) and Francis Lamm in Centralia, Missouri. She attended Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri earning an associate degree and graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in music education. In 1955, she married Navy...
Joan C. Lema
Apr 17, 2023
Joan C. Lema passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her daughter and her three granddaughters. Joan was 75 years old and had just celebrated her birthday with her twin sister, June Simas. She is survived by her sister Patricia Stauning. Joan was survived by her only child Karen D Lema. She leaves behind...
Robert E. Doell
Apr 15, 2023
Robert E. Doell, 78, passed away April 15, 2023. Bob, born in Astoria, NY, was the beloved son of Ione (Brimacombe) Doell and the late Robert C. Doell, and he was the very devoted husband of the late Barbara B. Doell.
Bob graduated from Wilton High School in Wilton, CT, Fordham...
Daniel "Joe" J. Donovan, Sr.
Apr 10, 2023
Daniel J. “Joe” Donovan, Sr., 96, a summer resident of Roy Carpenter’s Beach in Matunuck and formerly of Plant City, FL passed away on Monday April 10, 2023. He was the husband of the late Barbara L. (Ashness) Donovan. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Daniel J. and Delia M. (Lynch) Donovan.
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Carol A. Distefano (Pesce)
Apr 10, 2023
83, of East Greenwich, RI and formally Lakewood Ranch FL, passed away peacefully at home April 10, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 27, 1940, in Providence, Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Campanini) Pesce. Carol is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 62 years, William L. DiStefano,...
John "Jack" R. Vigneau
Apr 8, 2023
John (“Jack”) R. Vigneau, 97, died on April 8, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Palmer Vigneau in 2016. He was the oldest child of the late Harry R. and Mary A. (McManus) Vigneau. He was predeceased by brothers, David L., James L., and sisters Jane F., R.N. and Margaret (“Margot”) M. Craig. He is survived...
Ann T. Bartnick
Apr 4, 2023
Ann Theresa Bartnick, born on May 29, 1935, in New York City went to be with her husband Bruno Henry Bartnick and her Lord on April 4, 2023.
She survived by her beloved brother, John Gillespie of New York; five grateful children Michael Patrick Bartnick of Florida, Cherylann Christine Wilkinson of North Kingstown, RI,...
Charles "Charlie" W. Henninger
Apr 4, 2023
Charles “Charlie” W. Henninger, age 71, passed away in his home in North Providence, RI on April 4 th , 2023.
He was born on July 7 th , 1951 to his parents Robert Henninger and Alice Levesque in Providence, RI.
Charlie attended Pilgrim High School in Warwick, RI, class of 1969. He then attended...
The Honorable Michael A. Higgins
Apr 3, 2023
The Honorable Michael A. Higgins, 79, of Matunuck, passed away peacefully April 3, 2023 surrounded by his adoring family, following a brief illness. Born in Ireland, he was the son of the late Michael and Margaret Alice (Beirne) Higgins. He was the loving husband of Geraldine (Girard) Higgins with whom he would've celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary in June. Michael...
Candido Arias Sirett
Mar 27, 2023
Candido Arias Sirett “El Profe” Nacido en la República Dominicana el 3 de Octubre de 1953 Falleció el 27 de Marzo de 2023 en Providence, Rhode Island Hijo de Vidal y Melida Arias Padre de Candido H., Candido L., Yirahaida, Yamirca, y Massiell Arias Era un hombre de familia, amigo y abuelo muy querido. No lloren por mi, que yo ...
Junior A. Isaac
Mar 17, 2023
Junior A. Isaac, 68, of Earl Avenue, Riverside, passed away March 17th, 2023. He was a US Army Retired Sgt. He leaves his partner, Karene E. Roderick, and his sister, Jennifer Cohan. Funeral with military honors will take place on Monday, March 20th at 10:30 AM in St Brendan Church, 60 Turner Ave., Riverside, RI. For online condolences kindly visit:...
John David Monast (Born John David Schultz)
Mar 16, 2023
John David Monast (born John David Schultz) of Wakefield, Rhode Island, died on March 16, 2023, at South County Hospital in South Kingstown. He was 58 years old. John was born in Warwick, Rhode Island on September 6, 1964, the second of two sons to David Richard Schultz (died July 22, 1988 in Middletown, Connecticut) and Elizabeth Monast Schultz Bryn...
Thomas H. Senecal
Mar 14, 2023
Thomas "Tom" H Senecal, 75 of Coventry, passed away early Tuesday morning at home, March 14th 2023. Born in Providence Rhode island, to the late Frederick E and Doris L (Rooney) Senecal. He is survived by his loving wife, Jennie (Ellis) Senecal, adult children; son's Jason A. of Fort Lauderdale Florida, Luke T and his wife Heather, of Pownal Maine...
June S. Cook
Mar 11, 2023
June was a feisty, fun and loving sister, wife, mother, aunt, nana, great aunt and friend. She had an amazing life. Born and raised in Proctor Vermont, June also lived on Prince Edward Island, California and Vancouver. She attended the Howard School for Girls, and then went to University of Vermont. At UVM she was a proud member...
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