Obituaries

Mar 4, 2026

Christian Davodet, 54, of North Kingstown, a beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2026. 

Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of Patricia (Savella) Griggs of Providence and Bernard Davodet, who resides in Camden, Maine and Paris, France. He was the stepson of the late Glenn E. Griggs, who lovingly raised him as his own...

Mar 2, 2026

Suzanne Ellen (Brown) Turner, 85, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude E. Brown and Thomas C. Brown.

Raised in Bristol, Sue graduated from Bristol Senior High School before enrolling in the Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing. She went on...

Mar 2, 2026

John Michael Skeffington, Jr. (“Jack”), 87, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 2, 2026.

Born in Providence, RI on August 11, 1938, Jack was the eldest of three children of the late John M. and Evelyn (Walsh) Skeffington. He was raised in a proud Irish Catholic household in the Smith Hill section of Providence....

Feb 27, 2026

Candida Aurora Iniguez, age 83, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. She was the loving wife of Jaime Sanchez-Santiago. Born on Saturday, June 6, 1942, she was the cherished daughter of the late Julio Iniguez and Lucia Rosario.

Candida was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her family.

She is survived by...

Feb 24, 2026

With loving hearts we remember Patricia ‘Pat’ Kachanis, who passed away on February 24, 2026 at the age of 87. Patricia lived a life centered on faith, kindness and caring for others. Touching the lives of many children she was a ‘lunch lady’ for the city of Pawtucket for over 30 years. She faithfully served as a Eucharistic Minister as...

Feb 21, 2026

John Carpinelli, age 77, of North Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Lincolnwood Nursing  and Rehabilitation Center. Born on Wednesday, August 11, 1948, he was the son of the late John and Yolanda Carpinelli.

John worked in insurance sales, where he built lasting relationships and was known for his dedication and professionalism.

He is survived by his...

Feb 21, 2026

Edward P. Dupuis, 88, passed away with his wife by his side on February 21, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Joanne F. (Brown) Dupuis. Born in Boston, MA he was a son of the late Norman and Dorothy (Lecours) Dupuis.

Mr. Dupuis grew up in Laconia, NH and later Gilmanton, NH. He graduated from Laconia High...

Feb 18, 2026

Vincent N. Borelli, 82, passed away February 18, 2026. Born in Warwick he was a son of the late Donato A. and Jennie E. (Mercurio) Borelli.

Mr. Borelli worked as a mechanic for the former Dick Cranston Ford in East Greenwich.

He is survived by several cousins. He was the brother of the late Danny Borelli, Lucy Odell and Mary Charette.

His funeral...

Feb 18, 2026

Marshall J. Davis, Jr., 72, of North Attleboro, MA passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning on February 18, 2026 at the Friendly Nursing Home in Woonsocket, RI. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION. For online condolences kindly visit: Hillskeffington.com

Feb 14, 2026

Steven Lachance passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was 63 years old.

Born on Friday, May 25, 1962, Steven will be remembered by those who knew him.

There are no funeral services at this time

Feb 14, 2026

Arthur Viera Jr., of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on February 14, 2026. Born on July 17, 1944, in Providence to Arthur Viera and Rose Pacheco.

Arthur proudly served in the United States Army as a Specialist 4, during the Vietnam War, fighting in the Battle of Ia Drang. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his...

Feb 14, 2026

Feb 12, 2026

Michelle Lavoie, 57, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at Elmhurst Extended Care. All services are private. Her arrangements are entrusted to SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS 925 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908.

For online condolences kindly visit: Hillskeffington.com

Feb 11, 2026

Mark Kendrick Weeks, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

He is survived by his brother-in-law, Randy Verzillo.

Mark will be remembered by those who knew him.

There are no funeral services at this time.

Feb 10, 2026

Carolyn Louise Briganti, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones and guided by the warm love of her late husband Joseph Briganti and her parents Natalie Quaranta and Walter Northup.

Carolyn grew up in Rhode Island alongside her parents and siblings; Judith Manchester, Jane Fallon, “Bob” Northup and Sonny Northup.

Carolyn held many job titles from lunch lady to a security...

Feb 9, 2026

Beverly G. (Wilding) Deming a lifelong resident of East Greenwich before moving to Coventry and also residing in Lady Lake, Florida for the winters passed away February 9, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles H. Deming for 61 years.

She was born in East Greenwich, on April 24, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Grace...

Feb 8, 2026

George “Randy” Starr, 45, of Riverside, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born on December 5, 1980, in La Jolla, California, he was the beloved son of the late Sandra (Gardner) Fayne and Francis “Buddy” Fayne. A dedicated professional with a vibrant spirit, Randy served as a men’s hair stylist for twenty-five years. His career was...

Feb 7, 2026

Louis Fico, 85, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 7th, 2026 at the Hope Hospice inpatient center in Providence.  Born on April 25th, 1940, in Providence to Louis Fico Sr and Maria Fico (Pinga).  Founder of Fico & Winograd Photographers, Louis spent many decades as a photographer up until retirement.  In his free time,...

Feb 6, 2026

It is with great sadness that we tell you of Carol Ann (Carlos) Towner’s passing. She was originally from Providence, Rhode Island. Her life travels brought her to Texas, Oklahoma, Connecticut and finally Ohio. Her final resting place is back in Rhode Island with her parents, the late Albert F. and Christina M. (Noonan) Carlos and her sister that preceded...

Feb 2, 2026

Douglas Patrick “Doug” Pettengill, 77, of Charlestown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026 at 6:01 p.m. at Westerly Hospital from pneumonia following complicated health issues.Doug was born on August 9, 1948 in Washburn, Maine to Calvin and Hilda Pettengill. He grew up alongside his two sisters, Donna and Darlene, with whom he remained close throughout his life....