Obituaries
Albert Michael Churilla, Jr.
Apr 28, 2026
Albert Michael Churilla Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Heartis Assisted Living in Venice, Florida, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.
Al was born on May 22, 1939, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Albert M. Churilla Sr. and Helen (Smetana) Churilla. The eldest of four sons, he was raised in Manchester, Connecticut.
He attended the...
Michael J. O'Brien, MD
Apr 27, 2026
Michael Joseph O’Brien, MD, 62, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. Originally from Brightwaters, NY, Dr. O’Brien was a 1982 graduate of Bay Shore High School. He earned his B.S. from the College of the Holy Cross in 1986, and from there went on to pursue a medical degree. He graduated from SUNY Downstate College...
Margaret Rourke Burke
Apr 26, 2026
Margaret “Dodie” Rourke Burke of Narragansett, Rhode Island, beloved mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great‑grandchildren.
Dodie lived a long and fulfilling life, marked by unwavering kindness, quiet strength, and deep devotion to her faith, family, friends and community. Her warmth, wisdom, and...
Kristin Ann Allard
Apr 23, 2026
Kristin Ann Allard 51, of Providence, passed away on April 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her friends and family.
A lifelong resident of Providence, Kristin was a woman of many passions. She found great joy in the world of art and music, and she was a constant admirer of the natural world. Her creative spirit and appreciation for beauty...
Robin Reba (Harris) Aciz
Apr 21, 2026
Robin R. Aciz (Harris) age 72 passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 21st 2026
She was born on January 3rd 1954 in Providence, RI
She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life by playing cards, talking on her cell phone to friends and Family while sitting on her front porch.
Robin was always smiling and enjoyed company and telling stories.
She is survived by her...
Barbara MacDonald
Apr 19, 2026
We are saddened to announce that on April 19, 2026 Barbara M. MacDonald (Forrest) passed away surrounded by her family and now is with the Lord.
Barbara was the wife of the late Frederick “Bebe” MacDonald. Barbara is survived by her Son Mark S. Oltedale, his wife Gail, and her grandson Justin Oltedale, along with her sisters, nieces and nephews whom...
Deborah A. (Lusignan) Femino
Apr 18, 2026
Deborah Ann (Lusignan) Femino, 70, of North Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was the devoted wife of Placido J. Femino, Jr., with whom she shared many years of love, companionship, and cherished memories. Born in Providence, RI on November 30, 1955, Deborah was the beloved daughter of the late John J. Lusignan and Dorothy...
Kathryn "Kathy" A. Spisso
Apr 17, 2026
Kathryn "Kathy" A. Spisso (Giordano) 80, formerly of Forked River, NJ, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. Born in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Agnes (Shumsky) and John Giordano, and grew up in South Plainfield, NJ.
Beloved wife of 58 years to Ernest Spisso, Kathy was a devoted mother to Terri (Daten Cohen) Spisso and...
Michael Scanlan Barrett, MD
Apr 16, 2026
Michael Scanlan Barrett, M.D., 88, of Bradenton Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2026.
Michael was born in Bangor, Maine on October 19, 1937, and from an early age, he embraced the value of hard work. His formative years were spent in Caribou, Maine, where he assisted his father in managing the family potato farm....
Virginia Wilkinson
Apr 15, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” A. Wilkinson of North Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the age of 97. Ginny was born in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Fazzone) Petteruti, and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1945. She had an extensive career as a secretary before marrying the love of her...
CDR. William "Bill" McClintick, USN (Ret.)
Apr 15, 2026
CDR William (Bill) McClintick, USN (Ret.)
July 1, 1919 – April 15, 2026
Born on a ranch in Wendell, Idaho, he was raised in Peoria, Illinois where he attended Bradley University. He was commissioned Ensign in 1940 in the US Navy’s first V-7 class.
During World War II he served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters aboard the Idaho, Savo Island and...
Faithe Marie Sheldon Carlson
Apr 11, 2026
Faithe Marie Sheldon Carlson born November 5, 1969, in Naples, Italy passed away on April 11, 2026 in Oroville, CA from natural causes.
She is survived by her mother, Judith McCullough Sheldon of East Greenwich, a son Liam Connor Sheldon, of Texas, her aunt and uncle Goldie and John McCullough of Florida, uncles Richard and James Lorenson, and numerous cousins. .
Faithe...
Catherine Mary (Ciaccio) Priore
Apr 9, 2026
Katherine Mary (Ciaccio) Priore, of Providence, RI passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale V. Priore. Born on September 14, 1937, in the Bronx, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late Angelo and Lucille (Battaglia) Ciaccio .
Katherine was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her...
Deborah A. Armes
Apr 9, 2026
Deborah A. Armes, 69, passed away April 9, 2026. Born in Kittery, ME she was the daughter of the late William H. and Mary A. (Payne) Healy.
She had worked for Bostitch in East Greenwich for many years and was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan.
She is survived by three children Michael Armes and his wife Paloma...
Kathy Ann St. Jean
Apr 8, 2026
Kathy Ann St. Jean, 67, of Providence, RI, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born on March 15, 1959, she was the cherished daughter of Edward and Derith St. jean.
Kathy was a devoted homemaker who poured love and care into her family and home. Known for her kindness, gentle spirit, and warm smile, she created a welcoming space for...
James Doherty
Apr 3, 2026
James John Doherty, son of John and Alice (Swain) Doherty, was born on February 7, 1947, in Providences Rhode Island. He attended Providence Country Day School in East Providence and graduated in June 1964.He entered Brown University in September 1964 and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in June 1968.
After two years on active duty in the...
Theodore E. Rusin
Apr 2, 2026
Theodore E. Rusin, 83, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on April 2, 2026. He was the husband of Paula E. (Sweet) Barber. Born June 6, 1942 in Buffalo, NY he was a son of the late Chester and Clara (Slawinski) Rusin.
Ted served a full four years in the US Navy from 1960 – 1964, on ship as...
Debra Ann Verville
Apr 2, 2026
Debra Verville passed away April 2nd, 2026 peacefully in her sleep following a long battle with cancer. She leaves behind four children – Josh, Kay, Cory, Jordan; and six wonderful grandchildren. She leaves behind her partner Jim, and their loving dog, Honeybear. Deb was a beautiful soul - an eternal optimist. Despite her prolonged battle with cancer, she never faded...
Vincent O. Scotti, Sr.
Mar 28, 2026
Vincent O. Scotti, Sr., 65, of Providence, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Born in Providence on October 7, 1960, he was the beloved son of the late Vincent A. and Lucille (Mastriano) Scotti.
Vincent worked as a baker in the restaurant industry, where he was known for his hard work, dedication, and the care he put into...
Gary A. Brodeur
Mar 27, 2026
Gary A. Brodeur, 71, passed away March 27, 2026. Born in Cranston Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Arthur and Barbara (Varney) Brodeur.
Loved by many, he is survived by his two brothers Christopher J. Silva, Sr. and Arthur W. Brodeur; two sisters-in-laws Crystal J. Silva and Lillian Brodeur; several nieces, one nephew and many great nieces and...
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