Obituaries

Carl I. Hoyer

Jul 8, 2016

Hoyer, Carl I., age 86, formerly of Chestnut Hill and Ashland, Massachusetts, died peacefully on July 8th surrounded by his loving family. He was a Vice President of Amica Mutual Insurance, Lincoln, Rhode Island, by whom he had been employed for 42 years, retiring October 1, 1995. He had resided in East Greenwich, Rhode Island since 1967. Following graduation...

Christian M. Costigan

Jul 8, 2016

Christian M. Costigan, 21, of Exeter, died tragically on July 8, 2016. He was born in Providence, a son of Raymond W. and Gael G. Costigan. Christian was a 2012 graduate of Exeter/West Greenwich High School and was currently a student at CCRI, where he studied music; including percussion, voice and piano. He was a talented self-taught craftsman, demonstrating...

Edward Phoenix

Jul 7, 2016

58, passed suddenly July 7,2016. He was the beloved husband of Cyndee Phoenix. Son of Edwin Phoenix and the late Margaret Phoenix. Beloved father of Erica & Joseph O'Neill, Margaret Padaya, Simone & Stephen Watts, Edward Phoenix, Jr., Jameson Phoenix, and Kendra Phoenix. Brother of Barbara Gary, Edwin Phoenix, Jr., Cynthia Haye, Elizabeth King, and Anita Courtney. Beloved grandfather of...

Margaret E. Mcgovern

Jun 27, 2016

96, formerly of Greenfield Ave., No. Providence passed away Monday, June 27, 2016. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Peter J. and Mary K. (Darcy) McGovern. Margaret had worked as a bookkeeper for the former Wigwam Auto. Co. She was a resident of North Providence since 1927 and her family was founding members of St. Augustine...

Jean L. Arruda

Jun 21, 2016

Jean L. (Purvis) Arruda, 58, of East Greenwich and formerly of West Warwick passed away June 21, 2016 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in North Kingstown, she was a daughter of Lenora (Colletti) Purvis and the late Kenneth Purvis. Mrs. Arruda was a Security Officer for the TSA at Green Airport in Warwick for 13 years....

Robert L. Belanger

Jun 21, 2016

Robert L. Belanger, 1931-2016 Robert L. Belanger, 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 21st, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Virginia (Gregory) Belanger. Born in Providence and raised in Cranston, he was the son of the late Lucien and Gabrielle (Cauchon) Belanger. A proud graduate of Cranston High School and of Providence College (class...

William A. Round

Jun 19, 2016

William A. Round, 93, passed away June 19, 2016. He was the husband of the late Margaret E. (Wilding) Round. Born in Montreal, Canada he was a son of the late Edmund and Florence (Adams) Round. Mr. Round was a past Grand Master and Past Grand Patriarch of the International Order of Odd Fellows of RI. He was an...

David J. Delaire

Jun 18, 2016

David J. DeLaire, E.G.P.D. (Ret.), 64, passed away June 18, 2016. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Carrier) DeLaire. Mr. DeLaire was a Police Officer for the Town of East Greenwich for 30 years and a USMC veteran. He was a car fanatic and a supporter of Doberman Rescue. He is survived...

Catherine A. Pearson

Jun 17, 2016

Catherine A. Pearson, 80, passed away June 17, 2016. She was the wife of the late William M. Pearson, III. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Frances (Curran) McCosker. Mrs. Pearson was a Hospice Volunteer, a graduate of the Stephen Ministries of Brown University, a longtime volunteer for the Kent County...

Josephine (Boffi) Piscopiello

Jun 16, 2016

of Providence, died Thursday, June 16th. She was 97 years old.

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Jane A. Riley

Jun 12, 2016

Jane A. Riley, 76, passed away June 12, 2016. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Riley. Born in East Greenwich she was a daughter of the late Moses and Alice (Sherman) Zubee. She is survived by three sons: Normand J., Robert A., and David M. Zwolinski, two stepsons: David J.C. and Mark H.S. Riley, 9 grandchildren,...

Joseph Andre Richard

Jun 11, 2016

Joseph Andre Richard, 83, of Naples, FL and Charlestown passed away June 11, 2016. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Stanton) Richard. Born in Providence he was a son of the late William and Margaret (Hanley) Richard. He is survived by four children: Francis Richard and wife Martha, Margaret Richard, Joseph Richard, Jr. and wife Lee...

Donald J. Martin

Jun 5, 2016

MARTIN, DONALD J., 85, passed away Sunday morning at home in his sleep. He had just celebrated his 62nd anniversary two week earlier to Alice (Hajjar) Martin of Central Falls. Son of the late Gap and Hazel, and brother of G. Edward (deceased). Born in Pawtucket, Mr. Martin gave a lifetime to his country. He served 22 years in...

Shelley A Ramos

Jun 3, 2016

42, of Woonsocket, RI died Friday June 3rd, 2016. Arrangements by J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence.

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Darlene Mccloud

Jun 3, 2016

83, of Providence, RI died Friday, June 3rd, 2016. Arrangements by J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence.

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Susan P. Zahora

May 31, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Packer Zahora, 67, of Coventry, formerly of North Kingstown, on Tuesday, May 31st. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Martha (Hall) Packer. She was the oldest sister to Ellen (Steve) Woodworth of Kenton, Delaware and James (Joan) Packer of Wayne,...

John R. Mirandou

May 31, 2016

John R. Mirandou, 87, of East Greenwich, passed away May 31, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Marguerite M. (Fournier) Mirandou. Born in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Gaston Maurice and Rose A. (Desrosiers) Mirandou. Mr. Mirandou attended Providence College and was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island....

Maxine A. Todman

May 31, 2016

49, of New Bedford, MA died Tuesday May 31, 2016. Arrangements by J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence.

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Ruth B. Dugdale

May 22, 2016

Dugdale, Ruth B., 98, a well-known Rhode Island artist and long-time resident of Warwick, Rhode Island passed away quietly in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she had resided since 2012. Born in Waterville, Maine, to the late Hortense (Richards) and Larry Williams, she was the sister of the late Hope A. Duff and wife of the late Richard V. Dugdale....

James M. Henderson, Usn Ret.

May 20, 2016

James M. Henderson, USN Ret., 78 passed away May 20, 2016. He was the husband of Angela A. (Santoro) Henderson and the late Nancy Henderson. Born in Washington D.C. he was the son of the late Owen A. and Thelma (Thayer) Henderson. Mr. Henderson retired from the US Navy after 25 years of service, serving 3 tours in Viet...