Obituaries

Oct 6, 2025

Brian C. Stetson, III, 56, of West Warwick, RI passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025 at Kent Hospital. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Oct 4, 2025

Alice Franklin Marchant was born on October 1, 1938 to Dr. Joseph and Etta (Kloos) Franklin. She earned her undergraduate degree in Physical Education from Boston University and worked briefly for the Cranston Schools before settling into a long career in the Warwick Public Schools. She later joined the faculty at Rhode Island College. Throughout her career, Alice volunteered as...

Oct 4, 2025

Susan A. Greene, 80, formerly of E. Greenwich, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home in East Providence on October 4, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Frances (DuPont) Greene.

Susan was an elementary school teacher in the...

Oct 1, 2025

Peggy Ross was born on September 4, 1936 to Edward H. Ross and Margaret M. (Rigney) Ross. She lived in the same family home all of her 89 years. She had three sisters, all now deceased: Mary M. Zolkos, Elizabeth A. Casey, and Jane A. Hawkins.

When she was young she worked in her uncle’s ice cream shop “Rigney’s Ice Cream”....

Sep 28, 2025

Alberto Rafael Anibal, 77, 0f Highland Avenue in Cumberland, RI passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sincelejo, Columbia to Rafael and Laura (Romero) Anibal. All services are private at the request of the family. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Sep 28, 2025

Dr. Conrad William Wesselhoeft, Jr. Renowned Pediatric Surgeon, Dies at 92March 6, 1933 – September 28, 2025

Dr. Conrad William Wesselhoeft, a distinguished pediatric surgeon and respected member of the Providence medical community, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 28, 2025, at the age of 92.

Born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, on March 6, 1933, to Conrad William and Kathryn Wesselhoeft,...

Sep 25, 2025

Charles Wilson HaynesNovember 20, 1951 - September 25, 2025, Charles Wilson Haynes, born in Oak Park, Illinois, on November 20, 1951, passed peacefully on September 25, 2025, in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. A man who loved the ocean, the outdoors, and the simple beauty of God's creation, Charles lived a life filled with faith, devotion, and love. At the age...

Sep 24, 2025

Sep 21, 2025

Theresa Elizabeth Mitchell, 89, of Johnston, RI passed away peacefully on Sunday September 21, 2025 at the Sunny View Nursing Home in Warwick, RI. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Sep 17, 2025

Charles E. Ellis, Jr., 96, passed away September 17, 2025. He was the husband of the late Patricia M. (Booth) Ellis. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Charles E. and Minnie T. (Tate) Ellis.

Mr. Ellis was the Owner & President of the former Charles L. Booth, Inc, he also was in partnership with Kawasaki of RI...

Sep 16, 2025

Gregory Joseph Leonard, 57, of North Providence passed away on September 16, 2025, at Hope Hospice in patient center in Providence.  Arrangements entrusted to SKEFFINFTON FUNERL HOME & CREMATION 925 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908. For online condolences kindly visit: HILLSKEFFINGTON.COM

Sep 15, 2025

James J. Trainor Jr., age 88, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Kent Regency Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Anita B. Trainor to whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late James J Trainor Sr. and Edith (McNaboe) Trainor.

He was active and served his...

Sep 13, 2025

Nancy Lee ( Paplauskas) English

Passed away September 13, 2025 at the age of 75 at the home of her son in Warwick, Rhode Island. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Dorothy I. Paplauskas and the sister of the late William E. Paplauskas Jr.

She is survived by her son Todd W. English her grandson William E. English...

Sep 13, 2025

Oren L. Robinson age 75 passed away September 13th, 2025 at home after a short illness in East Greenwich, RI with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Nancy M. (Hamilton) Robinson. He is survived by his sons Jason Robinson and Jarred Robinson and his wife Melissa, his grandchildren Aiden and Olivia Robinson.

He...

Sep 12, 2025

Phyllis Eleanor (Reed) Wiseman, beloved wife of John T. Wiseman, died peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2025, at the age of 95.

Phyllis was born on May 18,1930 to Roland C Reed and Gladys Rivers Reed in Agawam MA and was their only child.

As a young child she loved tap dancing and riding horses and was fondly referred to...

Sep 12, 2025

Nancy Jane (Steiner) Gizzarelli, 82, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on September 12, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, on July 24, 1943, to the late Phillip E. and Beatrice V. (Jacobellis) Steiner. Wife of Gilbert Gizzarelli for 59 years and survived by her daughters, Tracy Anderson and her husband, Glenn, and Amy Moore. Her grandchildren: Sasha McKennett, and her...

Sep 10, 2025

Anita Claire (Genereux) Harrington, 84, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025. She was born in Pawtucket, RI, on July 1, 1941, to the late Adrien and Doris (LaPointe) Genereux. She was the devoted wife of the late William (Billy) Patrick Harrington. She is survived by her children, Brian Harrington and his wife, Kelly, of...

Sep 7, 2025

Rhonan F. Pond, affectionately known as “Rolando” and “Preacher,” passed away in Rhode Island at the age of 78. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Rhonan lived a rich and meaningful life, grounded in a deep pride for his heritage and a sharp, inquisitive mind. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. 

Beyond his military service, Rhonan was admired...

Sep 6, 2025

Philomena Ann (Corrado) Ricci, 85 of North Providence, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday September 6, 2025 at the Heritage Hills Nursing Home. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Rose (Macaruso) Corrado.  She was the beloved wife to the late John A. Ricci.  Philomena was the devoted mother to John A. Ricci III and...

Sep 6, 2025

David “Dave” Peirce Rodriguez, 92, a lifelong resident of East Greenwich, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Margaret Louise (Martin) and Camilo Rodriguez.

Dave attended Providence Country Day School, and later graduated from the Dublin School in Dublin, N.H. He also briefly attended Colorado College before enlisting in the...