Obituaries

Barbara A. Bass Post

Aug 12, 2022

Barbara A. Bass Post, 81, of Providence passed away with family in her home on August 12, 2022 when her heart, full of love, gave out. She was the daughter of the late Warren and Ethel Martin (Tatro) and the granddaughter of the late Aldace and Nora Eubar and Herbert and Flora Martin. She was the beloved spouse of the...

Pauline Malboeuf

Aug 6, 2022

Pauline Malboeuf, 91, of Woonsocket, passed away August 6, 2022. She was survived by her daughter Laurie Cabana and her husband Patrick Bailey. Her grandchildren Jonathan Benoit and his wife Heather, Jason Benoit and his wife Kerrie, and Holly Benoit and Tyler Davis. Great-grandchildren: Cody, Bella, Madison, Blake and Brody. She was a hairdresser for over 40 years. Pauline loved...

Carl E. Stoker, Sr.

Aug 4, 2022

Carl E. Stoker, Sr., of Riverside, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Carl was born in Newport, RI on February 14, 1947 to the late Edward "Chappy" Stoker and Rita Stein Stoker. Carl is survived by five children, 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. His siblings Deborah Stoker Raposa of...

Vincent N. Distefano

Aug 2, 2022

Vincent N. DiStefano, 85, of Harrison, Maine, Naples, Florida and formerly of Rhode Island, went to the Lord on August 2, 2022, surrounded by his family. Vincent was born on January 11, 1937, in New York City and was the husband for 62 years of the late Adele M. DiStefano and the son of the late James and Sally...

Irene K. Plaga

Jul 31, 2022

Irene K. Plaga 76, of East Greenwich, passed away on July 31 st 2022.   She was the daughter of Lucille Plaga (Johnson) and stepdaughter of Richard Johnson.  Irene never married and had no children.

Irene who was originally from New York, moved to Rhode Island with her mother after her father passed away.  Her Mother Lucy, met...

Margaret Marie Whittren

Jul 26, 2022

Margaret Marie Whittren, 79, of Johnston, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 26th at Morgan Health Center. She is the wife of the late Charles Whittren. Daughter of Jack and Madeline Cunningham of Providence, she is survived by her daughter Dawn Whittren of Florida, her son Gerald Whittren and wife of Cranston, Paulie Whittren son of Massachusetts, Christopher Whittren grandson of...

Patricia A. Connolly

Jul 25, 2022

Patricia Ann Connolly, age 67, of 10006 Stallion Way, Bahama, NC, passed away Monday evening, July 25, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.

Patty was born March 15, 1955 in Warwick, RI, daughter of the late Thomas McCartin & the late Rita Flynn McCartin. She was the loving wife of 41 years to...

William L. Klehm, Iii

Jul 24, 2022

William L. Klehm, III, 57, passed away on July 24, 2022. He was the son of William L. Klehm, Jr and Virginia Carty, and was the stepson of Gladys “Candie” Klehm.

Bill was born in Boston and lived in North Andover, Massachusetts. He moved to East Greenwich two days before he entered the second grade. Bill graduated...

Cecelia (Basso) Bengford

Jul 24, 2022

Cecelia (Basso) Bengford, 90, of North Kingstown, passed away July 24, 2022. She was the devoted wife of John Bengford. They were married for 60 years. Cecelia “Celie” was born in the Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph Basso Sr. and Grace (Masella) Basso.

Celie worked at The Navy Exchange in Quonset Point where she...

Anthony E. Perretta

Jul 24, 2022

Anthony E. Perretta, 92, passed away July 24, 2022. He was the husband of the late Carolyn A. (Wilcox) Perretta. Born in East Greenwich he was a son of the late Alfred and Lena (DelPaggio) Perretta.

Anthony was essentially a lifelong resident of East Greenwich. He fondly remembered his youth, growing up in town where, as a...

Judy E. Pierel (Ferrio)

Jul 22, 2022

Judy E. Pierel (Ferrio), 59, passed away at home on Kindred Hospice, in the company of her sister and granddaughter on July 22nd, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents Cecile Chuddy (Brin) and Paul Chuddy; brothers Leo, Paul and James Ferrio, sister Alice Lanctot and daughter Crystal Pierel. She is survived by her son Christopher Gaydos, grandson and granddaughter...

Charlene Morgan

Jul 18, 2022

MARY CHARLENE MORGAN (CLARKE) 75, of Saunderstown, RI, passed away in her home on July 18th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Charlene was born on February 6th, 1947 to the late Helen and James Clarke of Bristol, Rhode Island. She is predeceased by her sister, Catherine Imondi. Charlene is survived by her husband of 54 years,...

Olin W. Thompson, Iii

Jul 18, 2022

Olin Woodrow Thompson, III, a Federal Defender, judicial nominee, avid pitch player, Liverpool fan, body surfer, musician, soccer-sideline watcher, standardized test savant, trivia monster and beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend, died at his home in East Greenwich, RI. He was 50.

Olin was born in August of 1971 in New Brunswick, NJ when James Taylor’s...

Assunta "Sue" Paul

Jul 18, 2022

Assunta “Sue” Paul, 76, or North Kingstown, RI, died peacefully at home on July 18, 2022.  She was born March 21, 1945 on Federal Hill.  She was the daughter of the late Umberto and Anna (Carcieri) Furio.  She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Roger F. Paul.

Sue graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse and...

Elizabeth L. Card

Jul 16, 2022

Elizabeth L. Card, 68, of Pascoag, passed away July 16, 2022. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Elsie L. (Tarbox) Card.

Visitation Wednesday, July 20th from 10:00am to 10:30am at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich.  Committal Prayer Service will follow at 11:00am at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery,...

Modesto D. Reynoso

Jul 13, 2022

No me recuerdes con tristeza, no me recuerdes con lagrimas, recuerda todas las risas, que hemos compartido alo largo de los anos. Ahora estoy contento de que mi vida valiera la pena, sabiendo que al pasar por el camino hice sonreir a algien. Cuando caminas por la calle y me tienes en mente, estoy caminado sobre tus pasos Solo medio...

R. Peter Henrikson

Jul 12, 2022

R. Peter Henrikson, Chief, EGFD (Ret.), 82 of Warwick, died peacefully at home July 12, 2022 He was born July 16, 1940 in Oakland beach. He was the son of the late Roland and Emily (Boldt) Henrikson. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Francesca W. (Walsh) Henrikson.

Peter graduated from the former Rhode Island...

Jennifer Gregson

Jul 9, 2022

Jennifer (Jen) Gregson passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022.  Born in Providence on June 14, 1987, she was the daughter of Ann Marie Gregson and the late Steven Gregson.  Jen grew up in East Greenwich and graduated from East Greenwich High School in 2005.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business at The...