Obituaries

Michael Mcateer

Michael Mcateer

Nov 22, 2022

Michael McAteer, 81, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side, on November 22nd, 2022. A lifelong Rhode Islander, Michael was a very active lawyer through an enjoyed retirement, starting in 2008. Michael was born in Providence to Dr. Raymond and Helen McAteer (Feeney) on May 17th, 1941. Michael resided in Cranston and Warwick. Michael is...

John E. Zwolinski

John E. Zwolinski

Nov 20, 2022

John E. Zwolinski 95, of Warwick, son of the late John Zwolinski and Helen Marie (Valley) Zwolinski passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on November 20, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie (Mitchell) Zwolinski, sister Lorraine Martinelli, son John E. Zwolinski Jr. and son in law Norman Jakeman.

He...

Irene Mcmann

Irene Mcmann

Nov 20, 2022

Irene T. (Serwatka) McMann, 85, passed away, surrounded by family on Christ the King Day, Sunday, November 20, 2022, after a long illness.  She was the loving wife of the late Donald J. McMann.  They were married for 64 years.  Born and raised in Chicopee Falls, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Mary (Nowak) Serwatka....

Ann E. Gardiner

Ann E. Gardiner

Nov 8, 2022

Ann E. Gardiner, 73, passed away peacefully November 8, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston with her loving sister, Mary, by her bedside.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Preston S. and Mary A. (McKone) Gardiner.  Ann is survived by her sister, Mary L. Gardiner of North Kingstown.

She graduated from...

Frederick J. Gronhagen

Frederick J. Gronhagen

Nov 7, 2022

Frederick J. Gronhagen, 92, a life-long resident of East Greenwich, passed away November 7, 2022.  He was the husband of the late Carol E. (Mitchell) Gronhagen for 58 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frederick and Catherine (Craig) Gronhagen.

Mr. Gronhagen retired after 37 years as a line supervisor...

Barbara R. Taylor

Barbara R. Taylor

Nov 6, 2022

Barbara R. Taylor, 92, a lifelong resident of Pawtucket, RI, died peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at RI Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Ernest A. Taylor and Ruth H. (Nabinger) Taylor. Barbara was the sister of the late Ernest Taylor, James Taylor, Warren Taylor, Shirley (Taylor) Covill and Donald Taylor. She was the loving aunt to...

Chief Kenneth C. Ross, Jr., Egfd (Ret.)

Chief Kenneth C. Ross, Jr., Egfd (Ret.)

Nov 5, 2022

Chief Kenneth C. Ross, Jr., EGFD (Ret.), 92, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Janice A. (Moone) Ross to whom he was married to for 71 years. Born in Taunton, MA he was a son of the late Kenneth C., Sr. and Gladys (Caswell)...

Albert W. Beaton Iii

Albert W. Beaton Iii

Nov 5, 2022

Early in the morning of Saturday, November 5th, Albert W. Beaton III passed into God's hands from the loving embrace of his family at the age of 78. Son of the late Doris Forsythe and Albert W. Beaton II of Providence, RI, Albert married the love of his life, Catherine (Kit) Costello in the spring of 1968.  Together, they raised...

Vivian A. Flade

Vivian A. Flade

Nov 1, 2022

Vivian was born on a Tuesday, April 9, 1929, the first of two girls to George P. Germanetti and Mable E. (Hooker) Germanetti in Danbury, Connecticut.  Her sister, Jean, would arrive a little over a year later.  Vivian grew up during the Great Depression.

She grew up in Danbury with trips to her great grandparent’s farm in...

Kyle John Greene

Kyle John Greene

Nov 1, 2022

Kyle John Greene, of Providence, RI was born on May 19, 1974 to mother Eileen P Greene and father Edwin B Crump. Kyle was a vibrant, happy, humorous, caring man who made friends any where he was. His smile was amazing and welcoming to all. He was stern and sarcastic when needed but overall Kyle was a good-hearted, kind, caring,...

Joseph J. "Buddy" Sousa, Jr.

Joseph J. "Buddy" Sousa, Jr.

Oct 29, 2022

Joseph J. Sousa, Jr., known affectionately as “Buddy” to his family and close friends, was born in Providence, the son of the late Joseph J. Sousa and Marie (Kilkenny) Sousa. He was the brother of the late Helen Hanrahan.

Joe was a graduate of La Salle Academy, where he played basketball and excelled on...

Diana L. Bass

Diana L. Bass

Oct 28, 2022

Diana L. Bass, 59, of Providence passed away in her home on October 28, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Raymond L. Bass and Barbara A. Bass Post, the step-daughter of the late Everett C. Post, and the granddaughter of the late Warren and Ethel Martin (Tatro). She is survived by her three children; Cynthia A. Bass and...

Richard L. Walsh, Iii

Richard L. Walsh, Iii

Oct 26, 2022

Richard Leo Walsh III (“Rick”) of North Kingstown, RI died on October 26, 2022, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was the eldest son to the late Nancy (Riley) Walsh formerly of Woburn, MA and the late Richard Leo Walsh Jr., formerly of Newburyport, MA, entering this world in the midst of Hurricane Carol on...

Margaret M. Arundel

Margaret M. Arundel

Oct 23, 2022

Margaret M. Arundel, 95, passed away on October 23, 2022. She was the wife of the late Philip J. Arundel. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (Davis) Harvey.

Margaret (though she was always called Peg or Peggy by her family and friends) was an avid sports fan- a lifelong supporter...

Joan B. Zola

Joan B. Zola

Oct 23, 2022

Joan Bernadine Zola, aged 88, residing in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 23rd. Joan was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. She is survived by Joseph, her husband of 67 years, and five children, Cheryl, (who predeceased her in death), Annette, Norman, John and Michael.  Joan leaves behind seven beloved grandchildren...

James Jones

James Jones

Oct 22, 2022

James Jones, age 89, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1933, in Providence, RI, the son of the late Thomas & Bertha Jones. He was married to Elizabeth Henault Jones, whom he married on June 18, 1957. He is survived by his daughter Deborah Jones of Cranston and son Edward Jones...

Prigida Ann Voigt

Prigida Ann Voigt

Oct 22, 2022

Prigida Ann Voigt 7/9/39-10/22/22 Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever. Mom, you will be sadly missed by your son, Paul Voigt, Daughter-In-Law Crystal Riley-Voigt, your two loving granddaughters, and a list of many more. May you Rest In Peace in eternal bliss with your late husband Otto Paul Voigt Jr., late sister Rosemary Forchelli...

Paul Lincoln Foster

Paul Lincoln Foster

Oct 17, 2022

Paul Lincoln Foster, 73, passed away Monday October 17, 2022 at his beloved home in Lincoln after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Paul, son of Dr Edward Foster and Barbara Keene Foster, was born in Pawtucket, RI. He attended the Moses Brown school from 2nd through 10th grade and a special program at Brown University, completing his...

John Patrick Butler Iii

John Patrick Butler Iii

Oct 16, 2022

John Patrick Butler III, age 45, of Providence, RI passed away unexpectedly on October 16th, 2022. He is survived by his father John P. Butler Jr. and his partner Michelle P. Pyatt of Providence & Cranston, R.I. His late mother Lillian A. (Thayer) Butler. His step-father Robert H. Knight of South Boardman, MI. His wife Stephanie M. MacLeish of Weymouth,...

Robert M. Deltufo

Robert M. Deltufo

Oct 15, 2022

Robert “Bob” Michael DelTufo, 80, peacefully passed away on October 15, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was a jack of all trades, business owner, veteran, and more importantly a man devoted to his family. He is survived by his adoring wife of 56 years Claire (Perry) DelTufo and their five children: Mark DelTufo, Kerrie Mancini an her...