All Obituaries

Mendes, Bernard E. “Bucky”, 67, died November 6, 2020, after a 17 year long illness with cancer. He was the husband of Irene (Vernon) Mendes. A lifelong resident of Providence, son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (McCloud) Mendes. Bucky was a roofer working for Local # 33 for 25 years. He enjoyed working in carpentry and was an avid fisherman. Besides his wife he leaves a step-daughter Susan Miller and her husband Bob, a brother Joseph Mendes, sisters Gertrude Mendes...

 James J. Bowen, 54, died unexpectedly October 31, 2020 at RI Hospital. Born in Warwick, he was the son of Louise (Youskievicz) Bowen and the late Thomas Bowen. Mr. Bowen was a Senior Systems Engineer working for Custom Computer Specialists Inc.    Besides his mother he leaves a brother Thomas F. Bowen, sisters Beverly Bowen, Mary O'Donnell (Timothy) and Rebecca Peckham (John) also 2 nieces and 2 nephews.    Funeral Friday at 10:00 AM from the...

Thomas William Holmes, 85, passed away on October 29, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1935, in Springfield, MA to Thomas William and Doris M. Holmes. He was married for 58 years to his beloved wife Jeanne Marie Holmes, who passed away on July 14, 2015. He is survived by his three sons, Mark Richard and his wife Ann, Gregg Alan and his wife Lynn, and Eric Leonard and his wife Janice, his sister Lois A. Holmes, and was predeceased by his son, Thomas W. Holmes, III. He had eight granddaughters:...

James (Butch) Reynolds, 98, died peacefully at home in Cranston, R.I. on October 17, 2020, surrounded by family. He was born in Providence, R.I. on Dec. 7, 1921, to James J. Reynolds and Leah C. (Melvin) Reynolds. He was brother to the late Eileen Reynolds (Hindle), John M. Reynolds, and George A. Reynolds. He was also predeceased by his wife, Anna M. (Warburton) Reynolds. He is survived by five children: Barry of Montréal, Canada, Kathleen (Percival) of West Greenwich, Christine...

Harrington, Jeanne Alice (Choiniere) 88, of Matunuck and West Palm Beach, Fla, and formerly of Edgewood, passed away October 9th peacefully in her sleep with her loving family by her side.  Jeanne was predeceased by her loving and devoted husband of 41 years, Walter.  Jeanne was the daughter of Arthur and Alice Choiniere and is survived by her seven children and her brother Raymond. She was predeceased by her brothers Arthur, Edward, Robert and Jon.      Jeanne was...

Raymond G. Miller, 69, of Edgewood, passed away unexpectedly at home September 22, 2020. Born in Providence, a son of the late Charles F. and Rena M. (Lord) Miller. Ray was retired. He had worked as a Technician at RITECH. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Navy. Ray was a member of the Pawtuxet Athletic Club. He was the brother of Deborah Pisano and Charles Miller and survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service and Burial will be Private. In lieu of...

Funeral Services Private

Steve was a lifelong resident of Edgewood.  He graduated from Cranston High School East, Class of 1980. He was highly involved in student council and excelled in baseball and football.  He spent most of his career in the food industry, before getting his degree in the social services field. Steve loved living in Edgewood and started every day reading the paper down at the bay.  He had a wonderful group of friends and everyone knew Mel. As happy as he was being with friends and...

Elke Scalera, 73, passed away at Hulitar Hospice Home Care in Providence, September 16, 2020. Born in Germany, she was the wife of Nicholas Scalera, daughter of the late Eckard and Lore (Roleff) Theis. She was the mother of Melanie Scalera and Patrick and Ryan Bamford, and sister of the late Eckard Theis. Elke was a nurse and caregiver for many years.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at St. Paul's Church of Edgewood, 30 Warwick Ave., Cranston at...

Joseph “Felix” Valliere, 91, of Pell Avenue, Warwick, passed away at the Greenwood Nursing Home on September 5, 2020. He was the husband of the late Florence (Clayton) Valliere. Born in West Warwick, he was the youngest son of the late Honore and Orpha (LaPlume) Valliere. Joseph was a pipefitter at Electric Boat for most of his life, after having served in the Army after World War II. He was a two-time Post Commander for the VFW Post 449, West Warwick. Later in his life, he was...