All Obituaries

ROSE, MANUEL 83, Manny, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2022, surrounded by his family.  He was the loving husband of Judith Rose for nearly 44 years. Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late Manuel Rose and Dorothy (Govey) Young, and stepson of Francis J. Young. He was the brother of Frances (Young) Phillips (Edward) and the late Agnes (Rose) Schoolcraft and Henry Rose. He is survived by his children and...

Madeline C. Olsen, 57, of Coventry, RI, passed away on May 17th, 2022 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. She was the loving wife of Teddy Olsen. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of Richard and Gloria Bray. She is survived by her two daughters, Krystina Olsen-Morgan married to Kevin Morgan, and Victoria Larue married to Dylan Larue. She leaves behind her grandson Logan Larue, who was the apple of her eye. She also leaves behind her siblings Jimmy Bray a firefighter...

Amelia S. Rocha, 85, of Warwick, passed away on May 17th., at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the loving wife of the late Raul DaRocha who passed away in 2010. Born in Sao Jorge, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Amelia Costa. She is survived by four daughters; Grimaneza, Lucia, Ana, and Graca, and they blessed her with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.  She also leaves a brother...

Fernanda Lima, Age 58, of Norwich, CT, passed away peacefully after battling cancer on Saturday, April 30th, 2022. She was the Fiancé of James Blanco, with whom she shared 26 years of partnership with. Born in the Azores, Portugal, and raised in New England, she was the daughter of Maria Lima and the late Fernando Lima.  She was a Paralegal for the Law Firm Green and Greenberg in Providence, RI, for over 25 years.  Her family was her life, and she enjoyed spending time...

Charles J. Clingham, Jr., 97, of Warwick passed away peacefully on April 27, 2022 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Gladys (Degnan) Clingham. He was the beloved husband of the late Marguerite (McDonald) Clingham for fifty-eight years. He is survived by his three children: Karen Clancy-Torres and her husband Arthur of Coventry, Susan Lemire and her husband Roland of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Charles J. Clingham, III....

   Jacqueline Mary O'Hara, 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Mae (O'Reily) Carritte. She was the beloved wife of the late John Matthew O'Hara and mother of five children, four surviving; Laura, Kevin, Brian, Tracey, and the late Sean O'Hara.  She also leaves three grandchildren; Megan, Matthew, and Morgan, as well as 5 great-grandchildren.    Jackie was a dedicated...

   Albert M. Willis, 67, of Cranston, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the Kent Regency in Warwick.    Born in Providence, he was the son of Shirley (Morris) Willis and the late William Willis.    Mr. Willis had worked as a machinist for many years.    Besides his mother he leaves a son; Albert M. Willis, Jr., of Texas, a daughter; Sherry Willis, of Johnston, and a sister; Louise Czerwien. He was the brother of the late William Willis and...

In Providence, March 26, 2022. Francis “Frank” Maher, Jr., a resident of Exeter, RI was born and raised in East Bridgewater, MA, son of the late Janet Lawrence, and Francis “Tom” Maher Sr.  Frank graduated from East Bridgewater High School in 1984. Frank was married to the late Kathleen Maher and resided in Exeter, RI. He enjoyed gardening, the outdoors, and the family beach house in Westerly, RI.  Frank was an active participant in Rhode Island state...

George P Kirk Born in Providence to Dr. George E. and Helen E. Kirk. Devoted father to George E. Kirk, Joshua R. Kirk, and Hannah S. Kirk. Loving brother to Helen Kirk, Elizabeth Davignon, and Jenniefer Kirk. He was the former husband of Eileen Lyons.  George was the Vice President of Kirk’s Folly, a family-owned jewelry company with his three sisters for 40 years. He was known for his kindness, hard work and a loyal friend. He was an inventor and a creative problem...

Joshua M. Hartson, 40, passed away on Friday, March 11th., at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Born in Manchester, CT, he was a son of George D., Stephanie (Marsden) Hartson, and Donna Hartson. He was the loving father of Isabella, Alexander, and Lia Hartson. He was the brother of the late Nathan Hartson. He also leaves a brother; John J. Vernancio, three sisters; Vanessa Puccio, Jennifer Vernancio, and Justine Vernancio.  His funeral will be held on Tuesday, March...