Obituaries

Roland G. Rouleau

Roland G. Rouleau

Oct 4, 2020

Roland Rouleau, 80, of East Greenwich, RI, died Sunday, October 4 th , at home.  He was predeceased by his son Michael who died in 2016, age 53.

H e is survived by his wife, Joan, daughters Claudette Martin, Lynne LaFazia and Catherine Murphy.  He leaves 6 grandchildren:  Michael Santurri, Haley Rouleau,...

Lella M. Bannister

Lella M. Bannister

Oct 1, 2020

Lella M. Bannister, (Clark, Mitchell), 82, of East Greenwich, peacefully passed away at home on Oct 1, 2020 with Donald, her loving husband of 54 years and her family by her side. Born in East Providence, RI, she was the loving daughter of the late William and Helen (Corning) Clark.

She was, along with her husband, the...

Paul Listro

Paul Listro

Sep 30, 2020

Paul Listro, age 94, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30th at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of Emily "Lee" Listro for 57 years. Paul was a graduate of West Point and a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army. He also graduated from Babson College (MBA) and URI (MPA), taught ROTC at Providence...

Judith Winde

Judith Winde

Sep 27, 2020

Judith Winde, 67, of Warwick passed away peacefully on Sunday September 27 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center with her family by her side.  Judy was born in Winchester, MA and raised in Melrose, MA.  She is the daughter of Ruth Winde of Warwick and the late Ronald H. Winde Jr.  Judy is survived by her brother Ronald Winde and...

Jeanne C. Martorella

Jeanne C. Martorella

Sep 27, 2020

Jeanne C. Martorella, 95, passed away September 27, 2020. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Martorella. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Josephine (Borre) Janarella.

Jean had a career in classical ballet and dance, was a member of the USO and a founding member of the Rockettes. She...

Paul E. Ferbert

Paul E. Ferbert

Sep 22, 2020

Paul E. Ferbert, 75, passed away September 22, 2020. He was the husband of the late Elaine K. (Wilson) Ferbert. Born in Warwick he was a son of the late Charles and Lorraine (Zwolinski) Ferbert.

He was a US Navy veteran and an avid outdoorsman.

He is survived by six...

Jayne S. Bence

Jayne S. Bence

Sep 17, 2020

Jayne S. Bence, 70, passed on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of Donald A. Bence.

Jayne was the daughter of the late Harold J. and Shirley M. (Keigwin) Enstall. She was the sister of the late James H. Enstall.

A resident of Warwick most of her life, Jayne graduated...

Mabel D. Fortes

Mabel D. Fortes

Sep 17, 2020

Mabel D. Fortes, 104, passed away September 17, 2020. She was the wife of the late Alfred A. Fortes, Sr. Born in Waltham, MA she was a daughter of the late Antone and Claudina (Sousa) Duarte.

Mabel enjoyed being surrounded by her large family and looked forward to family gatherings and visits. She often demonstrated her affection...

Edward Foster

Edward Foster

Sep 17, 2020

Edward Foster, 78, of St Joseph Street, Woonsocket, passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice in Providence. Services private. Burial in R.I. Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, RI.

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Millicent S. Mali

Millicent S. Mali

Sep 16, 2020

Millicent Satterlee Mali, 1932 – 2020

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, “Millie” was a teacher, an author, and a historian of French Quimper pottery who lived a remarkable life with her husband of 67 years, Pierre Mali.  Millie passed away peacefully at home in East Greenwich, RI, in the company of her husband Pete, and their...

Edward D. Crofton

Edward D. Crofton

Sep 12, 2020

Edward D. Crofton, 92, passed away on September 12, 2020. He was the husband of Carole M, (Barrette) Crofton. Born in Providence he was a son of the late William E. and Sarah A. (MacDonald) Crofton.

Besides his wife his wife he is survived by three children, Edward Crofton Jr., Tina Crofton and Molly...

Irving Chase Sheldon

Irving Chase Sheldon

Sep 8, 2020

Irving Chase Sheldon, son of James Rhodes Sheldon, Jr. and Marjorie Starkweather Chase, died peacefully at his Gould Way home in Saunderstown at sunset on Tuesday the 8 th of September, 2020.

He is survived by his four children, Dorcas Adkins, Irving Jr.,...

John A. D'Ellena

John A. D'Ellena

Sep 6, 2020

John D’Ellena passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on September 6 th 2020.

He was the late son of John V. D’Ellena and Ida D’Ellena.

He is survived by his wife, Kim D’Ellena and his daughter Rachel D’Ellena; his brother Carmine D’Ellena and sister-in-law Michele D’Ellena along with many nieces, and...

Virginia C. White

Virginia C. White

Sep 5, 2020

Virginia Crawford White, beloved mother of four, grandmother of seven, and great grandmother of six passed away at Kent County Hospital on Saturday September fifth at the age of 94. Known to her friends as "Ginny", Virginia showed many talents in her youth and became proficient in many of the arts including piano, clarinet, tap dancing and theater performances....

Clarisse M.R. Taylor

Clarisse M.R. Taylor

Sep 3, 2020

Clarisse M.R. Taylor, 96, passed away September 3, 2020. She was the wife of Gene Taylor. Born in West Warwick she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Florida (St. Jean) Picard.

Besides her husband she is survived by two children, Charles S. Taylor (Beth) and Meredith J. Taylor (William Rothman); two grandchildren Rachel Taylor and...

Brenda S. Catanio

Brenda S. Catanio

Aug 31, 2020

Brenda Shirley Catanio, (Homerston), passed away on August 31, 2020 after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Louis E. Catanio. Born in Quebec, Canada June 30, 1939. She immigrated to Rhode Island with her family in 1952. She was the daughter of the late William S. Homerston and Alice E. Homerston (Willcocks).

She...

Allen K. Brown

Allen K. Brown

Aug 29, 2020

Allen Keith Brown passed away peacefully Saturday, August 29, 2020 at home.

He has been a resident of North Kingstown, RI for 49 ½ years.  He was a graduate of East Greenwich High School in 1968, and Rhode Island Radio and Electronics in 1970. He went to work for Rhode Island Electric Protective Company in March of...

Stephen Michael Dorsey

Stephen Michael Dorsey

Aug 26, 2020

Stephen Michael Dorsey, 70, was born in Providence on October 27, 1949 to the late Edmund and Theresa (Berard) Dorsey passed away on August 26, 2020. He was the husband of Cherrie (Ellis) Dorsey and was pre deceased by his sister Linda Angell and his great nephew William Mong.

Steve enlisted in the US Army on October...

Regina A. Spencer

Regina A. Spencer

Aug 23, 2020

Regina A. Spencer, 64, departed this life on August 23, 2020. Born in Providence she was the daughter of Regina A. (Hall) Lyons and the late Joseph Lyons.

Regina was an avid cook and gardener. She was very proud of her two children and adored her two grandsons. Her greatest role was being Connor and Luke’s “Gigi”....

Angela Ann (Castelli) Badway

Angela Ann (Castelli) Badway

Aug 23, 2020

Angela Ann (Castelli) Badway, 83, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Mrs. Badway was the daughter of the late Emilio "Tom" Castelli and the late Maria "Mary" (Raviele). Mrs. Badway was the wife of the late Raymond A. Badway. She grew up in Cranston, RI and lived her life in Providence, Rhode Island. She...