All Obituaries

Louise C. Hannon, 87, of Warwick, peacefully passed away on June 2 at the Hope Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert E. Hannon. Born in West Warwick, the only child of Joseph A. and Flora (Vadeboncoeur) Peltier, she lived in Warwick for 44 years, previously in Providence. She was a summer resident of Roy Carpenter’s Beach for 56 years where she enjoyed long beach days with her loving family.  She worked as the head cook for Child Inc. Head Start...

Linda M. Pilderian, 65, of Warwick, formerly of Cranston died April 18, 2023 at home. She was the daughter of the late Henry E. and Frances (Rison) Garvey. She was the mother of Marnie Pilderian and her husband Michael Rastella and Tiffany Pilderian, grandmother of Dylan Rastella, Malia Quirindongo, Aaron, Bryanna Rastella, Sophia Pilderian, great grandmother of Peyton Quirindongo Diaz. Linda was the sister of the late Carol Fusco, Elizabeth Ann Languirand, Robert F., Henry E., Patrick J....

Frances A. Dunn passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 surrounded by family, friends, and Hospice caregivers. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Myrtle (Harris) Dunn. She is survived by her sister Valerie Dunn (Jay Gendron) of Landisville, Pennnsylvania, her brother John Dunn (Eileen) of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Buddy her notorious cat.  Fran was an artist and entrepreneur who had attended RISD and she always had time for friends and family.  Fran...

Grant A. Peoples 70, passed away peacefully after a long illness on April 7, 2023. He was the loving husband of Diane (Lomba) Peoples. They would have been married 43 years in July. Born in Gastonia, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward and Evelyn (Goode) Peoples, and Lee Grant Crockett. Grant proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After returning to his home in Rhode Island 1972 he also served in the Rhode Island National Guards and...

Barbara “Barbie” L. Horbert of Warwick, RI and Boca Raton, FL passed away on April 1, 2023, at the age of 88. Barbie was predeceased by her beloved husband of 40 years, Raymond E. Horbert. She was the dedicated and loving mother of Steven R. West and his wife Delight of Coventry, Virginia L. Goldstein and her husband Jeffrey of Warwick and stepmother of Debra, Raymond Jr,...

Judith Wholey Spencer, born August 29, 1933 in Providence, RI, passed peacefully on Monday, February 27. The daughter of Edgar J. Wholey and Ruth (Mackie) Wholey. Judith graduated from St. Xavier Academy in Providence and Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt., in 1953. Judith was a resident of Warwick for over 50 years.  An avid lover of the great outdoors, she participated on the equestrian team at college where she accumulated several ribbons from local competitions.  She also...

BARBARA C. HOGAN (CRAFTON), 90, formerly of Edgewood RI and Clearwater FL, passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 31, 2023 at the North Providence home of her daughter Barbara and Peter Rios. She was surrounded by her large and loving family. Barbara, the daughter of the late John and Adrienne Fitzgerald Crafton, was born on November 14, 1932, in Providence, RI. Recently, she celebrated a glorious 90th birthday party with many family members where a tribute to her love...

Richard Rebola, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 30, 2023 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he graduated from New Bedford Vocational School and enlisted in the Marine Corp. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant during the Korean War and received a purple heart and other medal accommodations during his tour. He was a tool and die maker by trade and was employed as a Plant Manager for several...

James Donald Dacey, 88, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023.  Born in New York City, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Walsh) Dacey.  He is survived by his loving wife, Dolores (Scarduzio) Dacey, and a blended family of four children, three stepchildren, eighteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.   Jim attended Cranston East High School and later left for the armed forces, where he played basketball and baseball at...

John M. Rameaka, 62, passed away on January 4, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the youngest son of the late James and Alberta {Anderson} Rameaka. He is survived by his brothers James and Gregory and his sisters Diane Plante and Susan Fish and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral arrangements will be Private.