Obituaries

Gerald P. King

Gerald P. King

Feb 14, 2013

74, of Glendale, California, formerly of Warwick, passed away February 14, 2013 in Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale, California. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Leahy) King and the father of Cathy King-Schaefer (Wes) of Glendale. Born in Clonmel, County, Tipperary, Ireland, he was the son of the late Samuel & Catherine (Keating) King. Mr. King was the Proprietor...

Dr. William E. O'Brien

Dr. William E. O'Brien

Feb 2, 2013

75, of Fruit Hill, North Providence, beloved husband and father, died peacefully in his home on February 2, 2013 surrounded by his loving family and his faithful dog, Bob. A son of the late Basil C. and Mary G. (O'Grady) O'Brien, Bill was born in Providence on April 5, 1937. Bill was a Graduate of LaSalle Academy and Providence College....

Marie E. Maher

Marie E. Maher

Jan 16, 2013

of Bennington Road, Cranston, RI passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home. Marie was born in Providence, a daughter of the late William C. & Madeline T. (Manz) Maher. She had been a resident of Cranston most of her life and had worked for Atlantic Richfield Co. in the Administration Department. Marie graduated from R.I. College...

Florence (Florio) Allen

Florence (Florio) Allen

Jan 15, 2013

91 years old, of Chalkstone Avenue, Providence passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Roger Williams Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lloyd R. Allen. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph & Adel (Del Santo) Florio. Florence formerly worked at the Avon MFG Company as a jewelry worker. Surviving is her daughter Janice...

Marion F. (Wilcox) Comer

Marion F. (Wilcox) Comer

Jan 12, 2013

92, of Admiral Street, Providence passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at her home. She was the wife of the late Joseph N. Comer. Born in Johnston, a daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Kelly) Wilcox. Marion is survived by four daughters: Margaret E. DelSesto, Jean L. Lovett, Carol A. Placella and Julianne Tudino and four grandchildren: Jessica A....

Thomas Sgouros

Thomas Sgouros

Dec 17, 2012

85, died on Monday, December 17th, in the Phillip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of Roxie (Sahagian) Sgouros. Tom was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Rena and Arthus Sgouros, brother of the late Helen Cotatgis (Peter) and the late Angela Mason (survived by Harvey). Thomas came to Rhode Island to attend the Rhode Island...

Robert F. Mcfarlane

Robert F. Mcfarlane

Nov 15, 2012

73, of Stella Street passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Home and Hospice Care of RI. He was the husband of Barbara A (Lennon) McFarlane. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George and Marie (Clark) McFarlane. Robert was employed by the McFarlane Pewter Casting Company as a rubber mold maker. He enjoyed yard sales and...

Edward B. Mcnally

Edward B. Mcnally

Nov 9, 2012

86, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at his daughter's home at Fenwood Avenue, Smithfield. He was born in North Providence, a son of the late James B. and Bessie (Jache) McNally. Mr. McNally was employed by the Parkinson Mfg Company as a tool maker. He was a World War II United States Army Veteran. Surviving are two sons Mark...

Frederick Melidy Iii

Frederick Melidy Iii

Nov 6, 2012

entered into eternal life November 6, 2012. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on May 23, 1967 he was the son of Helen Melidy and the late Frederick Melidy II. Brother of Eddie, Ronnie, Jimmy, Steven, and William Sanford. He also leaves a sister Beverly Lyons. He is the brother of the late Mary Arlan, John Sanford, and Francis Sanford. Survived...

Barbara R. (Butler) Mitchell

Barbara R. (Butler) Mitchell

Nov 6, 2012

77, of Rotary Drive, Johnston, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the Morgan Health Center. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late John F. and Mary E. (Belknap) Butler. Surviving are her two sons, Robert L. and William P. Mitchell, and her daughter Paula M. DeFusco. She was the sister of John F., Frederick A., and...

Ann D. (Fitzsimmons) Scanlon

Ann D. (Fitzsimmons) Scanlon

Oct 31, 2012

91, of Hilary Drive passed away October 31, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Bernard A. Scanlon. Born in Providence, she was daughter of the late George H. and Mary (Campbell) Fitzsimmons. Ann was a graduate of St. Xavier Academy and the former Bryant College. She worked for RI College for over 30...

Hope F. (Stearns) Babin

Hope F. (Stearns) Babin

Oct 9, 2012

82, of Lawnacre Drive, passed away peacefully surrounded, by 13 members of her family, on October 9, 2012. She was the widow of William A. Babin, Jr., former RI State Representative, District 9. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Frank and Flora M. (Barstow) Stearns. Hope enjoyed gardening, painting, reading, music and desserts. She was an avid golfer....

Rita M. (Barron) Prior

Rita M. (Barron) Prior

Sep 27, 2012

97, formerly of Lubec Street, passed away Thursday, September 27th at the Home & Hospice Care of RI. She was the wife of the late Patrick A. Prior. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Theresa C. (Higgins) Barron. Rita had formerly worked at the Golden Crest Nursing Home and volunteered at the Fruit...

Dorothy M. (Leddy) Allegra

Dorothy M. (Leddy) Allegra

Sep 18, 2012

82, of Buttonwoods Ave, died at home September 18, 2012 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Dr. Salvatore R. Allegra. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Mary E. (Policastro) Leddy. Dorothy had worked at Saint Joseph Hospital as an Administrative Assistant in the Laboratory and Pathology Department. She...

Mary C. Mcgovern

Mary C. Mcgovern

Sep 6, 2012

94, formerly of Greenfield Avenue, North Providence passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Home and Hospice Care of RI. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Peter J. and Mary K. (Darcy) McGovern and was the sister of the late Barbara A (McGovern) Hill. Mary graduated from the former R.I. College of Education and was a...

Jane P. (Ogden) Brailsford

Jane P. (Ogden) Brailsford

Sep 3, 2012

80, of Halifax Drive, died Monday, September 3rd at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of Russell Brailsford since 1956. Born in Dighton, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Clementine (Folsom) Ogden and sister of Louise DeSousa and the late Donald Ogden and Ellenor Pare. She was the...

Judith A. (Dunnigan) O'Neill

Judith A. (Dunnigan) O'Neill

Aug 26, 2012

64, of Fourth Street, North Providence passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late James S. and Marion E. (McCarthy) Dunnigan. Judy worked for Professional Security Services, Inc. as the Office Manager. She graduated from North Providence High School in the Class of 1966. Surviving is...

Judy A. Dalton

Judy A. Dalton

Aug 17, 2012

60 years old, of Silver Lake Avenue, Smithfield passed away Friday, August 17, 2012 at Jane Brown Hospital. Judy was the Loving Companion of LJ Fiorenzano. Born in Providence a daughter of Dorothy (Grenier) Dalton and the Step-Daughter of John McMahon. Judy was the owner of the Art Bar in Providence. Survivng,besides her mother and step-father are three daughters Denise...

Raymond F. Rogers

Raymond F. Rogers

Aug 12, 2012

64, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 12, 2012 with his family by his side. He was a resident of Narragansett, formerly of the Mount Pleasant section of Providence. He was the husband of Joan F. (Devine) Rogers. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Raymond F. and Anne J. (Canning) Rogers. He was a...

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