All Obituaries

Michael Scott Ouellet, 58, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital on March 23, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply. Born on November 7, 1967, in Providence, he was the beloved son of Wilfred Ouellet of Cranston and the late Geraldine Ouellet (Quirk). He was a proud graduate of Cranston East High School. Michael is survived by his father, Wilfred Ouellet, and his four siblings: Paul Ouellet (Isabel), Nancy St. Pierre (Rory), Karen Howard (Cleveland), ...

Jacqueline B. (Plant) Fitzgerald, 92, of Cranston, passed peacefully at home on Friday, March 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Ruddock) Plant and the beloved wife of the late Donald J. Fitzgerald. Jacqueline and her husband raised their family in the Edgewood section of Cranston, where they lived for 50 years before she later moved in with her son, Patrick. Mrs. Fitzgerald proudly served the community as a ...

Stachkunas, David P., of Cranston passed away on February 27, 2026 at Hope and Heath Palliative Care. He leaves his wife Linda Z. Deignan. He was the son of the late Adolph A and Genevieve (Kordek) Stachkunas. Mr. Stachkunas leaves behind two sons, Benjamin D. and Micah Stachkunas, a sister Caren Barry, a brother Brian Stachkunas and two grandchildren. He leaves many wonderful and loving cousins. Prior to his retirement, David was employed by the Boy Scouts of America in Connecticut, New ...

Brian M. ”Duke” Smith, 68, passed away February 26, 2026 at Hope & Hospice Care in Providence, he was the husband of Mary Ellen E. (Jackson) Smith. Born in Providence, a son of the late Vincent and Joan (O’Toole) Smith. Brian was a salesman for P.J. Fox Paper Co. for many years. Besides his wife he leaves 2 sons Michael and Brian Smith, brother of Vincent Smith Jr., Timothy Smith, grandfather of Landon Smith. He was brother of the late Robert Smith and Kathleen ...

Patricia H Sullivan, born May 25, 1935, in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on February 5th at Kent Hospital. Patricia was the beloved daughter of William Rickard and Helen Murphy, and the sister of James Rickard, who preceded her in death. In 1955, Patricia married the love of her life, Charles Sullivan, who also preceded her in death. Together, they raised their family in Warwick, Rhode Island. They cherished summers at ...

Mary Patricia “Patty” Hogan           March 17, 1956-February 2, 2026 To know Mary Patricia Hogan, loved by all as “Patty,” was to learn what’s most important. Patty moved through the world at her own pace, and in doing so, she taught everyone around her how to take in what matters most: time with family, laughs with friends, and music that moves you. Her life was a lesson in patience and being present. Patty ...

Brian Schneider, 44, passed away on January 28, 2026. He was born on March 6, 1981. Brian was preceded in death by his father and dear friend, John Schneider, whom he missed deeply and with whom he is now reunited. He was an attentive son to Eleanor Schneider, a devoted brother to Timothy Schneider (Christine Schneider) and Kevin Schneider (Grace Schneider),and a thoughtful uncle who favored his nieces and nephews. Brian was a caring partner to Ashley ...

Thomas Lyman Walsh, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born in Providence in 1941, Tom was most recently a resident of Warwick and grew up on Seaview Avenue in Edgewood. He attended Cranston High School East, and later joined The United States Marine Corps. In the Marine Corps he was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina then on a naval ship in the South Pacific and Cuba and had the honor of being aboard Air Force ...

Mary T. (Lavey) Laffey, 96, passed away January 18, 2026 at Evergreen Nursing Home in RI She was the wife of the late John J. Laffey. Born in Richford, Vermont a daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Cull) Lavery.  Mary was a Registered Nurse for many years. She had lived in Edgewood for many years and was a communicant of St. Paul’s Church in Cranston.  She was the loving mother of Stephen P., Michael J. Laffey and Eileen D. Laffey and the late John J. Laffey Jr. and ...

Margaret “Peggy” R. Kent (Edwards), 88, of Cranston and Florida, passed away on January 6, 2026, at Fatima Hospital in Providence, with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert Kent. Born in Fredonia, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Manzella) Edwards. Margaret graduated from Fredonia High School in 1955. She later moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked as a secretary for the United States Naval Department. While there, she ...