Obituaries (2024)

Paula E. (Burns) Milano, 75, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. MorePaula E. Milano – Johnston

Jennifer Bourne, 56, of North Scituate, R.I., passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. MoreJennifer Bourne – Scituate

Constance A. Ferron, 92, of Smithfield died May 10, 2024, at Smithfield Woods with many family members by her side. MoreConstance A. Ferron – Smithfield

Doris R. Jarest, 88, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, in the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. MoreDoris R. Jarest – Cumberland

Ronald E. Faford, beloved husband and cherished father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on May 18, 2024, at the age of 83. MoreRonald E. Faford – Burrillville

Peter Mandeville, 71, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. MorePeter Mandeville – Smithfield

Priscilla N. (Belley) Tetreault, 77, of Lincoln, died Friday, May 17, 2024, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. MorePriscilla N. Tetreault – Lincoln

Nelson J. Fernandes Sr., 87, of Woonsocket, passed away at the Holiday Retirement Home on May 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. MoreNelson J. Fernandes Sr. – Woonsocket

Gladys (Holubesko) Foresti, the life of the party, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years old. MoreGladys Foresti – Woonsocket

Ellen Karen Morrissette Jordan's (nee Brouillard) earthly journey ended on May 18, 2024, peacefully in her home surrounded by family in Woonsocket, R.I. A loved and charitable resident of Woonsocket for… MoreEllen Karen Morrissette Jordan – Woonsocket

Lois S. (Gentile) Hall, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, May 16. MoreLois S. Hall – Westerly

Lucille R. (Gentes) Lavoie, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in the Friendly Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. MoreLucille R. Lavoie – North Smithfield

Francis V. Dickinson, 76, of Crest Drive, Lincoln, died Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. MoreFrancis V. Dickinson – Cumberland

Marilyn (Morley) Buzzerio, 79, of Blackstone, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. MoreMarilyn Buzzerio – Blackstone, Mass.

Sister Lucie Margaret Kristofik, FMM (Lucy of the Infant Jesus) was born in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., on Dec. 13, 1931. The youngest of five children, she grew up there and went to the local public schools. Lu… MoreSister Lucie Margaret Kristofik, FMM – North Providence

Judith A. (Renaud) Merritt, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, in the ICU at Landmark Medical Center. Her loving family was by her side. MoreJudith A. Merritt – Woonsocket

Therese M. (Cartier) Trottier, 99, of Bellingham, Mass., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, at The Holliday Retirement Home, Manville, R.I. MoreTherese M. Trottier – Bellingham, Mass.

Jacquelyn “Jackie” (Esposito) Chartienitz, loving Mother, Sister and Nana of Medford, Mass., and Smithfield, R.I., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 14, following a… MoreJacquelyn 'Jackie' Chartienitz – Smithfield

Roger E. Guilbault, 58, of Harrisville, died May 13, 2024, in Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. MoreRoger E. Guilbault – Woonsocket

Norma (Bessette) Rodrigues, 86, of Manville, formally of Cumberland, died peacefully at home May 10, surrounded by loving family. MoreNorma Rodrigues

Annette Spann (Shannon), also fondly known as Net and Nettie, was born in Waterbury, Conn., and was a long-time resident of Lexington, Mass. MoreAnnette Spann – Lexington, Mass.

Muriel M. (Leclerc) Burke, 96, of Sunnycrest Avenue, North Smithfield, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Friendly Home, Woonsocket. MoreMuriel M. Burke – North Smithfield

Jean M. Mahon, 91, of Woonsocket, passed away May 6, 2024, in Mt. St. Rita Health Centre, Cumberland. MoreJean M. Mahon – Woonsocket

Gregory A. Jones (Lt.- Ret., CFD), 63, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, in the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. MoreGregory A. Jones – Cumberland

Eileen M. (Moran) Olson, 79, entered her eternal life surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 6, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. MoreEileen M. Olson – Pawtucket

Normand R. Chevalier Normand “Chevy” Chevalier, 72, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, in the Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Centre after a long battle with cancer. MoreNormand R. Chevalier – Woonsocket

Gloria R. Paquin, 86, of Cave Creek, Ariz., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute Nursing Home in Phoenix, Ariz., on April 25, 2024. MoreGloria R. Paquin – Cumberland

Mrs. Andrée J. Levesque, 91, of Lincoln, formerly of Cumberland, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family. MoreAndrée J. Levesque – Lincoln

Madeleine F. LaCroix, 80, of North Smithfield, formerly of Woonsocket, died peacefully Monday, April 22, 2024, at St. Antoine Residence. MoreMadeleine F. LaCroix – North Smithfield

Sylvia E. (D’Attorro Zotti) Robbio, 95, of Sun City Center, Fla., formerly of Rhode Island, California and Nevada, passed away peacefully on March 23, with her husband of 35 years, Vincent (Vince) Robbio, Jr., at her side. MoreSylvia E. and Vince J. Robbio – Sun City Center, Fla.

Mary Louise “Mary Lou” (Weeks) Fugere, 85, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, in Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her loving family. MoreMary Louise 'Mary Lou' Fugere – Smithfield

Bruce Robert Marshall, 72, of West Greenwich, R.I., died peacefully at home on April 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. MoreBruce Robert Marshall – West Greenwich

Louis M. Ferschke, 66, of Woonsocket, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 29, 2024, in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. MoreLouis M. Ferschke – Woonsocket

Raymond T. LaNinfa, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. MoreRaymond T. LaNinfa – Cumberland

Joaquim O. Branco, 84, of Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Miriam Hospital, Providence. MoreJoaquim O. Branco – Cumberland

Frances A. Nelson, 80, of Cumberland passed away on April 27, 2024, at the Holiday Retirement Home, Manville. MoreFrances A. Nelson – Cumberland

John Paul Coppolino, 70, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 27, 2024. MoreJohn Paul Coppolino – Cumberland

Denise T. Chartier, 66, of Victory Highway, Burrillville, passed away on April 12, 2024, in the Cra-Mar Meadows Home in Scituate. MoreDenise T. Chartier – Burrillville

Craig J. Burgoyne, 78, of Laurel Lane, Lincoln, died Friday, April 26, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. MoreCraig J. Burgoyne – Lincoln

Lidia J. (Kosciukiewicz) Jalowy, 80, of Woonsocket, passed away peacefully on April 26 at her home with her family by her side. MoreLidia J. Jalowy – Woonsocket

Michael J. Worton, 63, of Lincoln, Rhode Island, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Miriam Hospital, Providence. MoreMichael J. Worton – Lincoln

Dan Bliss, of Cumberland, died on April 25. He was the son of the late Celine (Valois) Bliss and grew up in Woonsocket. MoreDan Bliss – Cumberland

It is with deep sadness, yet profound gratitude for a life lived with purpose and joy, that we share the news of the passing of Mary Lee Partington on April 21, 2024. A resident of North Scituate, formerly of Providence and Cumberland, Mary Lee was a nationally recognized secondary education… MoreMary Lee Partington – Scituate

John "Jack" R. Clegg, 70, of Pawtucket, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, surrounded by his loving wife and family. MoreJohn 'Jack' R. Clegg – Pawtucket

On April 2, 2024, Michael “Mike” Bernard Romano, age 82, passed away at his home in Fountain Hills, Ariz. He relentlessly fought an 18-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer, researching and taking every treatment and experimental protocol. MoreMichael 'Mike' Bernard Romano – Smithfield

John Diggle, of Smithfield, R.I. and Palm Bay, Fla., passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2024, surrounded by family after an 18-month valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. MoreJohn Diggle - Smithfield

Ronald G. Ledoux, 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in the Philip Hulitar, Hope Health Hospice & Palliative Care Center, Providence. MoreRonald G. Ledoux – Cumberland

Jeannette F. St.Pierre, 97, formerly of South Attleboro, Mass., and Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Holiday Retirement Home, Manville. MoreJeannette F. St.Pierre – South Attleboro, Mass.

Marjorie A. (Potuchek) Sarkas, 83, of Wake Robin Road, Lincoln, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at home. MoreMarjorie A. Sarkas – Lincoln

Esselton T. McNulty, 78, of Fieldside Drive, Cumberland, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. MoreEsselton T. McNulty – Cumberland

Therese J. (Pontbriant) Montminy, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her home with her loving daughter, Linda and sweet puppy, Angel Raphael, whom Therese enjoyed and loved, both by her side. MoreTherese J. Montminy – Lincoln

Normand L. Berard, 85, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at home with his loving family by his side. MoreNormand L. Berard – Woonsocket