All Obituaries

William E. Oliveira, Sr., 80, of Pawtucket, formerly of Greene and Riverside passed away peacefully Friday, June 28, 2019, with his loving family at his side. He was the husband of Enid M. (Cofran) Oliveira, they had been married for over 56 years.  Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Seraphin V. and Mary (Miranda) Oliveira. Bill was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He also was a former Harbor Master for the City of East Providence and was a member...

Emery Jr., Alton C. 89, of Edgewood passed away June 25, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence.  Born at home in Pawtuxet, he was the son of the late Alton C. Emery and Elsie C. (Seamans) Emery. He was predeceased by his former wife Bertha M. (Trinquier) Emery and son Adam C. Emery.  He was the father of Laura J. Emery, Alton C. Emery and Burton C. Emery.  In addition, he is survived by his devoted granddaughter, Chelsea R. Cafferty.  He was the brother of the...

Alice Meduna Laurenson passed away June 4, 2019 at Wingate Residences – East Side, Providence, RI at 101 years old surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Stuart Laurenson exactly 11 years ago, on June 4, 2008. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Beth) Alice Laurenson, her son Arthur Stuart Laurenson Jr. and his companion of honor Claudette Jardine. In addition, she is survived by her grandson, Christopher Laurenson Conti, granddaughter...

Mary Brenda O'Rourke Nicolas, 57, of Providence, passed away May 13, 2019. Born in Providence a daughter of the late late John Otis and Mary (McMahon) O'Rourke.  Mary was a clerk for many years in the court system. She was the mother of Deandre Montavio . She was the sister of Dennis and Thomas O'Rourke, John McMahon, Josephine Rossi, Cheryl Morenzi and the late Gary O,Rourke. Funeral Saturday at 9 AM from the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St...

Theresa J. O'Donnell (Angeloni), 80, of Cranston, died May 9, 2019 at RI Hospital. She was the wife of the late Walter R. O’Donnell.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Courtney and Lillian (Leblanc) Angeloni. She was an artist and avid reader.   She was the mother of Brian and Tim O’Donnell, sister of Johnny, Stanley and Teddy. aunt of Penny and Toby. Grandmother of 4. She was sister of the late David and Patty.      Funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM from...

Passed away April 27,2019 Services Private

BOSS-ALTMAN, Alice (Costello)  With love and gratitude, the family of Alice Jane Costello Boss-Altman of Blackstone Boulevard, announces her passing on April 7, 2019, at the age of 75.  She was surrounded by her family and loved ones in her final days at Philip Hulitar Hospice in Providence, Rhode Island.  She is survived by her loving husband Sanford H. Altman of...

Check, Doris A. (Finn), 86, died April 3, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Donald Check.  Born In Providence a daughter of the late John and Rose (Monagan) Finn. She Issurvived by her brothers Robert and Michael Finn And aunt of several nieces and nephews. She was sister of the late John and James Finn and Rose Boudreau.  Funeral Service Saturday at 10:00 AM at Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home,1895 Broad St. At Park Ave., Cranston. Burial will be...

Elizabeth “Betty” Kerwick, 94, of Cranston, passed away on March 15, 2019 at the Scandinavian Home, Cranston. She is survived by her nieces Eileen Anne Dourado of Cranston and Joyce Kerwick Martin of Warwick. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Munnegal) Kerwick.  Elizabeth was a life-long resident of the Edgewood section of Cranston.  She was a communicate of St. Paul’s Parish in Cranston and a member of The Daughters of Isabella. ...

Graziela “Grace” Leclerc, 50, of Johnston passed away peacefully Monday, March 11, 2019, at Kent Hospital in Warwick, with her children by her side.  Born in Terceira, Portugal, She immigrated to the US in 1978 with her family. She was the daughter of Gilberto and the late Maria (Rodrigues) Salgueiro. Grace also known as Gracie also known as linlin, grammy, and ma. She was known for her sense of humor and vivacious...