All Obituaries

Raymond G. Miller, 69, of Edgewood, passed away unexpectedly at home September 21, 2020. Born in Providence, a son of the late Charles F. and Rena M. (Lord) Miller. Ray was retired he had worked as a Technician at RITECH. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U.S. Navy. Ray was a member of the Pawtuxet Athletic Club. He was the brother of Deborah Pisano and Charles Miller and survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service and Burial will be Private.

Steve was a lifelong resident of Edgewood.  He graduated from Cranston High School East, Class of 1980. He was highly involved in student council and excelled in baseball and football.  He spent most of his career in the food industry, before getting his degree in the social services field. Steve loved living in Edgewood and started every day reading the paper down at the bay.  He had a wonderful group of friends and everyone knew Mel. As happy as he was being with friends and...

Elke Scalera, 73, passed away at Hulitar Hospice Home Care in Providence, September 16, 2020. Born in Germany, she was the wife of Nicholas Scalera, daughter of the late Eckard and Lore (Roleff) Theis. She was the mother of Melanie Scalera and Patrick and Ryan Bamford, and sister of the late Eckard Theis. Elke was a nurse and caregiver for many years. Funeral Service will be held at a time to be announced.

Joseph “Felix” Valliere, 91, of Pell Avenue, Warwick, passed away at the Greenwood Nursing Home on September 5, 2020. He was the husband of the late Florence (Clayton) Valliere. Born in West Warwick, he was the youngest son of the late Honore and Orpha (LaPlume) Valliere. Joseph was a pipefitter at Electric Boat for most of his life, after having served in the Army after World War II. He was a two-time Post Commander for the VFW Post 449, West Warwick. Later in his life, he was...

Dolores H. Gulliver, 75, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family August 31, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Robert A. Gulliver Sr.  Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Mae (Bowman) DuBois. She was the mother of Robert A. Gulliver Jr. and his wife Erin and Barbara Pacheco her husband Louis, Grandmother of Morgan Pacheco, Aydan Gulliver, Chloe Pacheco and Jake Gulliver. She was sister of the late Arthur DuBois. A Mass of Christian...

Ann Therese “Nancy” (Green) Sheridan, 87, of Providence, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2020 with family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo E. Sheridan. Nancy was born in Danbury, CT to the late Estelle (Derwin) and Daniel Green in 1932.  She was a graduate of Danbury High School, St. Joseph’ Hospital School of Nursing, and received two master’s degrees from Rhode Island College.  Nancy was a nurse at St. Joseph’s and...

Michael Eugene Gavula, 70, of Edgewood, passed away at Hope and Health Hospice Center in Providence. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth "Bette" (Roswell) Gavula. He was the brother of Gary Gavula of Trenton, NJ and Kathleen Gavula of Cranston, Jeanne Geiman of Mt. Rest, SC and the late Barbara Authier. A Service will be respectfully held at a later date.   

David F. Laliberte Sr., 64, passed away August 4, 2020 at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Deborah E. Griggs. Born in Providence, a son of the late Edgar and Constance (Fugere) Laliberte. Loving father of David F. Laliberte Jr., brother of Robert Laliberte. Funeral Service Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., Cranston, RI Visitation Saturday morning 10:00-11:00 AM

Deborah Elizabeth Griggs, 58, passed away at Roger Williams Hospital August 4, 2020. She was the wife of the Late David F. Laliberte Sr. Born in Warwick , a daughter of the late Glen E. and Nancy (Ford) Griggs. She was the loving mother of David F. Laliberte Jr. and sister of Danny, Michael and Crissy Griggs. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., Cranston, RI Visitation Saturday morning 10:00-11:00 AM

Andrea A. DiDonato, 76, passed away July 27,2020 at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Mildred (Collins) DiDonato. She was mother of Jeffrey DiDonato and sister of the late Dorothy DiDonato. Burial was held at North Burial Ground Cemetery.