All Obituaries

   Robert D. Manning, 73, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the loving husband of Mayra M. (Fernandez) Manning. Born in Brockton, MA, he was the son of the late Thomas Gilbert & Elizabeth Frances (Simons) Manning. Mr. Manning had worked as a Programmer for Smith & Nephew for many years. He was a faithful, loving, and supportive husband, as well as a passionate, and an excellent chef. He...

James L. "Jim" Sheridan, 61, of Narragansett passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at R.I. Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Providence, Jim was the son of the late Arthur T. and Anne L. (Lally) Sheridan. He is survived by his brother Arthur T. Sheridan, Jr. and his wife Martha, and his sister Patricia J Sheridan. He was the loving uncle of Connor, Victoria, Paige, Dillon, and Liam Sheridan. Jim was an attorney in private practice in Narragansett where...

John J Gunson, 89, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022, surrounded by his family in his home of 53 years in Cranston, RI.  He was the loving husband of Donna M Gunson for over 67 years.   John had 6 children and 12 grandchildren. John was born in Watertown, NY and moved to Vallejo, CA in his early teens. He enlisted in the Navy Reserves at age 17 and then re-enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War.  He graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology as...

Susan M. “Sue” Hjerpe, 66, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, July 15. She was the wife of Carl E. Hjerpe of Cranston, RI for 42 years. Born in Providence, RI, she was one of 12 children to the late Paul and Marian (Halligan) Fox. Sue was born on November 16, 1955, and lived in Edgewood, RI all her life. She was a long-time communicant and active member of St. Paul Church in Cranston. She was a graduate of St. Xavier’s Academy, St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing, and...

Barros, Jose, 74, of Indiana Ave., Providence, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at home.  

   Costello, John Bernard, 84, died peacefully at his home in Narragansett on July 9, 2022.  He was surrounded by his wife of 59 years Ann Waterman Costello and their five children. The middle child of the late Jessie Teeden Costello Landrigan and Raymond Francis Costello, John was born on March 2, 1938 in Providence, RI and spent his early years in Pawtucket and Providence. John was a man of strong faith and exemplary character, a respected leader, role model, and fierce...

Michael P. Stanley, aged 64 of Smithfield passed away Thursday, June 30th., after a battle with cancer. Michael graduated from the Rhode Island School of the Deaf in 1978 and later worked as a machinist for Mahr manufacturing. Michael was an active member of the deaf community and loved spending time with both friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Capt. Michael and Helen (Chubay) Stanley of Woonsocket. He is survived by his son Corey, his...

   Thomas A “Timmy” Ryan, Jr., 66, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2022 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas A. "Timmy" Sr. and Mary (Monahan) Ryan. He was the father of Lindsay and Tilley Ryan and brother of Rosemarie Amato (Barry), Cynthia A. Kelly and Patricia J. Mandeville (James), also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nephews and grand niece. Funeral Services will be respectfully held...

Simas, Emanuel A., 84, of Warwick passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2022. He was the loving husband of the late Helen D. (Kosinski) Simas. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Emanuel A. and Myrtle (Cherry) Simas. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the U.S. Army. He had worked for Pease & Curren Gold & Precious Metal Refining for many years. He is survived by his children; James Simas, Gail Andre, and Craig Simas, as...

   Allen, Gene E., 90 of Cranston passed away peacefully at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, on Sunday, May 29, 2022.    He was the loving husband of Shirley (Quinton) Allen.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Lillian (Gibson) Allen.    Mr. Allen had worked for Ferland Corporation in the Property Management/Maintenance Division up until his passing.    He was a United States Army Veteran of the...