Obituaries

Jan 17, 2025

Alice Patricia Byrne, 90, a long-time resident of East Greenwich, passed away January 17, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 63 years William J. Byrne. Born in Quincy, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Anna M. (Freeman) Kelly.

She was an active participant in Garden Club, bridge, book club, and...

Jan 14, 2025

Scott Steele, 66, passed peacefully on January 14, 2025 at Oakland Grove Healthcare Center, Woonsocket. He grew up in Wellesley, MA before moving to Woonsocket, RI. He worked several jobs before retiring from Walmart. He was a hard, enthusiastic worker who met many friends while working at Walmart. He was a very private man. He was always ready to help...

Jan 13, 2025

Maureen L. Gallogly, age 68, passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2025, after losing her battle to lung cancer. She was the daughter of Patrick and Marie Gallogly and graduated from Cranston East High School. After graduation, she joined the United States Navy and served her country for over 18 years.

Jan 12, 2025

Thelma Aracely Martin, 53, of North Providence passed away peacefully at home with her family on January 12th after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, one of six children of Eliseo and Floridalma Moscoso of Los Angeles. In addition to her parents, she is lovingly remembered by her husband, partner and best friend...

Jan 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) J. Anderson on 2025-01-11 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. William (Bill) J. Anderson was born on 1962-02-27 in Bourne, Massachusetts. He was a Mechanic and enjoyed playing guitar, riding dirt bikes, golf, he loved being outdoors fishing, camping, riding his bike. He was also an avid reader. He...

Jan 9, 2025

Edward J. Quinlan, 75, of East Greenwich Rhode Island passed away peacefully at Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island on January 9, 2025, after a sudden illness. He was the deeply loved and devoted husband of Lisa Pelosi, and the proud father of son Jeffrey, who with wife Marissa gave him the joy of being called Grandpa Ed by...

Jan 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John J. Cianciolo, who passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025. He was 78 years old. Born on December 9th, 1946, John was the beloved son of Janet and Augustus Cianciolo. He grew up in Warwick, RI. In 1969, he wed Christine (Crowley) and they shared 55 years...

Jan 8, 2025

Ronald Price Showes was born January 1, 1958, in Cincinnati, OH, to Linda D Showes and the late Albert C Price. He was united in holy matrimony to Linda Gail Showes on May 6, 2000. He was a resident of Cincinnati for 48 years before moving to Providence, RI in 2006. He united with his heavenly Father on January 8,...

Jan 6, 2025

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS, I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE the passing of my beautiful mom Ms. Mary N. Steinhart on January 6, 2025. Mary was called home to be with our Lord. Mary will be remembered by her scattered family. Her older brother Mr. Ralph Prater, her younger brother John S. Gambatio, Jr., her daughter Sylvia, and countless grandchildren, great...

Jan 5, 2025

Barbara Esther (Sweet) Olson of East Greenwich passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, RI. She was born April 2, 1931, to Walter Yaw Sweet and Esther Holland Sweet.

Barbara grew up in East Greenwich and graduated from E.G. High School, Class of 1949. In 1951, she wed John Loomis...

Jan 3, 2025

Michael C. Kearns, 39, of Warwick, RI, passed away on January 3, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1985. He was the son of Christine L. and the late Michael A. Kearns, and the brother to Katie (Kearns) McNamara and Patrick Kearns.

He graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School class of 2004 and was a member...

Dec 27, 2024

Celebrating the Life of Jean-Paul Huot (JP) It is with deep sadness but hearts full of gratitude for a life well-lived that we share the passing of Jean-Paul “JP” Huot, 49, of Providence, RI, on December 27, 2024. A devoted spouse, loving parent, and cherished friend, JP's legacy is a testament to the joy, kindness, and passion he brought to...

Dec 26, 2024

Edmund (Ed) Kelly, 66, passed away suddenly on December 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Beatrice (Jackson) Kelly and Edmund Kelly, Sr. Ed was the beloved husband of Karlene (Killen) Kelly, with whom he shared a lifetime of laughter, partnership, and unconditional love. He was a...

Dec 26, 2024

Cpl. Carla “Nicky” Hall (USMC), 35, of West Warwick passed away on December 26, 2024. Nicky was the beloved child of Joe Ann (Hall) Spruill of Providence and the late Dean Kelley also of Providence. Nicky leaves behind two brothers Bernard Speaks and Dean Kelley, and a sister Ariana Kelley, a Maternal Grandmother Janie Hall and many Aunts, Uncles, and...

Dec 26, 2024

Cpl. Carla “Nicky” Hall (USMC), 35, of West Warwick passed away on December 26, 2024. Nicky was the beloved child of Joe Ann (Hall) Spruill of Providence and the late Dean Kelley also of Providence. Nicky leaves behind two brothers Bernard Speaks and Dean Kelley, and a sister Ariana Kelley, a Maternal Grandmother Janie Hall and many Aunts, Uncles, and...

Dec 25, 2024

George M. Kelly, 82, passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2024 at Elmhurst Rehab & Healthcare Center, Providence, RI. Born and raised in Providence, he was the son of the late Leo J. and Irene C. (Hudson) Kelly. George had a love for cooking and was a chef at the Coast Guard House in Narragansett many years ago. He enjoyed...

Dec 24, 2024

Kris Western Bradley, age 54, beloved son, brother and friend. Born July 3rd,1970 died December 24, 2024. Kris was born in Nassau County, Long Island, NY. He moved to Rhode Island in 1995. Kris worked at Sensco Marine for many years. He was an animal lover, his favorites were otters and his chicken friend Wendy. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles...

Dec 19, 2024

Commander Robert L. Nelson (USN - Ret.) was born in 1927 to Walter and Sylvia (Graham) Nelson in Kansas City, MO in what we know today as a tiny home, complete with outdoor plumbing. He studied well and received a perfect attendance record in high school. With WWII underway, he studied at junior college for a year, then joined the...

Dec 18, 2024

Eulalia M. Luciano, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18th at the Elmwood Nursing Center, Providence. She was a great mother of two sons, Gerardo A. Díaz Luciano & Juan Pablo Díaz Luciano. She was a school principal for 45 years in the Dominican Republic, leaving a legacy of love, kindness and hard worker and good service to the...

Dec 9, 2024

Kenneth J. Bamford, 75, passed away December 9, 2024. He was the partner to the late Petra Long. Born in Providence he was a son of the late John G. and Beatrice (Jackson) Bamford.

Ken owned Bamford Signs in Coventry for over 50 years. As a graphic design specialist, he painted and lettered many race cars as...