All Obituaries

Susan Thomas, 65, of Fort Avenue, Cranston, passed away on Sunday, February 28th., at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of Mychal Gendron and the daughter of Stanley Thomas and Nancy (Walker) Thomas. Susan was an active orchestral, solo, and chamber musician in the New England area. She was Principal Flute with the Rhode Island Philharmonic since 1992 and a founding member of the Block Ensemble, a prize-winning woodwind quintet. She made solo appearances with...

William S. Houston passed away peacefully in his sleep at Berkshire Place Nursing and Rehab Center, in Providence, RI on February 26, 2021. He had only been a patient there for a few days. Born May 22, 1927, in Providence RI, and served proudly in the US Coast Guard during WW II. He was a student-athlete at Brown University. Prior to his retirement in 2005, he worked for American Universal Insurance. He was preceded in death by his...

John W. Schneider Jr., 71, died unexpectedly on February 20, 2021, at Kent County Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late J. Walter and Rita M. (Sheridan) Schneider.  He was a Rhode Island State Trooper for twenty years where he was affectionately dubbed with the nickname “Duke”.  Highly esteemed by his colleagues, John earned commendations during his service attesting to his dedication, quick thinking, and unimpeachable character.  John...

   John F.X. Cotter, 67, of Edgewood, Rhode Island, passed away in the company of his two daughters on February 13, 2021. Born in Providence, a son of the late John H. and M. Dorothea (Brady) Cotter, John was a lifelong Rhode Islander and lover of the state.   John attended St. Paul's School as a youth and graduated with an M.A. in American History from Providence College. Furthering his education he attended law school at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. John...

Grace E. Miley of Edgewood passed away on February 5, 2021 at the age of 96. She was born in Woonsocket, daughter of the late William H. and Viola (Muheim) Bradley and sister of the late Henry, Robert & Raymond Bradley. Grace was the beloved wife of the late Edmund B. Miley, Sr. for 45 years. She is survived by her 4 children, Catherine A. Grimm (Mark) of Warwick, Timothy P., Edmund B, Jr. and William B. Miley all of California. Grace was the grandmother of 6: Rory Graham, Kristin...

   John Edward Geremia, 45, of North Providence, a Journeyman Lineman, passed away on February 4, 2021, at home. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Carolyn (Walsh) and Todd Tinkham of Edgewood, and John L. Geremia of East Greenwich.    John was raised in Edgewood and was a 1993 graduate of Cranston High School East. He was a member of the IBEW Local 104 where he was a Journeyman Lineman. He spent a great deal of time traveling around the country, assisting...

   McGowan, Mary B. (Gajdowski), 95, of Edgewood, died January 29, 2021, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late John E. McGowan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Vincent and Ceslawa (Mojkowski) Gajdowski. Mary graduated from Bryant College. She was a clerk for the Providence School Department for many years before retiring in 1988.    She leaves two daughters Maureen McGowan Miranda, her husband Jack and Kathleen J. Sullivan, the Loving...

Shirley H Halvarson, 90, formerly of Cranston and East Greenwich area, passed away after a brief illness on January 21, 2021 after enjoying a splendid life with family and friends.  Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Earl F Bitgood and Ida (Smith) Bitgood. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, Axel H Halvarson Sr and step children Marilyn (Halvarson) Simko and Steven Halvarson. She is survived by her daughter, Shery Cirelli, her daughter Holly Halvarson and her...

Long, Bernard E. (Bernie), 86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, January 16, 2021 at Scandinavian Home. He was the beloved husband of Marion (Powers) Long. Born in Providence, the son of the late Bernard and Margaret (Scanlon) Long, he was a lifelong Cranston resident. After graduating from Cranston High School East, he served in the United States Navy.  He was a supervisor for the United States Postal Service, past President of Providence Postal Credit Union, past President of the...