OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Veronica "Ronnie" (Hovsepian) Nahigian

Veronica "Ronnie" (Hovsepian) Nahigian

Jul 1, 2026

93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 1, 2026. She was born in Allston, Massachusetts on July 22, 1932 to the late Virginia (Tashjian) Shanazarian and the late Joseph Hovsepian, and was wife for almost 70 years to the late Leon T. Nahigian.

Ronnie was an at home mom and homemaker most of her adult life with the occasional assistance to...

Anna (Larrivee) Clerc

Anna (Larrivee) Clerc

Jun 29, 2026

94, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph Clerc. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Fallon) Larrivee. Anna was a salesclerk for F.W. Woolworth for about 35 years before retiring. She enjoyed daily walks, word searches, reading, and...

Teresa M. Lowe

Teresa M. Lowe

Jun 29, 2026

Teresa M. Lowe, 98, of Greenville passed away on Monday June 29, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Josphine (Cipriano) Comella. She was wife of the late Joseph V. Lowe.

She was a key punch operator and worked for printing companies. Alongside her late husband Joe, they traveled to most of the continental United...

Daniel R. Barry

Daniel R. Barry

Jun 29, 2026

a longtime resident of Bonnet Shores, Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on July 2, 1953, in Providence, Daniel led a life of dedication to his family, community, and the causes he held dear.

A graduate of Cranston East High School, Daniel distinguished himself early, serving as Class President and...

Louis F. "The Deal" Tourony

Louis F. "The Deal" Tourony

Jun 28, 2026

60, of Curtis St., Cranston, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of Carol (Chmura) Tourony of Cape Coral FL and the late Louis M. Tourony.

He was a graduate of Cranston East High School and was a correctional officer for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections for...

Shirley Ann (Gravell) Quirk

Shirley Ann (Gravell) Quirk

Jun 24, 2026

88, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2026 at RI Hospital. She was the wife of the late John H. Quirk. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Ennis) Gravell.

Shirley was an executive clerk at CCRI for many years before retiring.

She was the beloved mother of John J. Quirk and Robert F....

Mariacristina McKendall

Mariacristina McKendall

Jun 24, 2026

Mariacristina (DeMarco) McKendall, after a battle with an aggressive pancreatic cancer, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at HopeHealth Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Her last weeks stood in heartbreaking contrast to the vibrant woman she had been just weeks earlier. Tina’s final days were spent rooted in her Catholic faith, surrounded by prayer, and with family and friends at...

Richard A. Bernard, Jr.

Richard A. Bernard, Jr.

Jun 23, 2026

63, of Coventry, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jody S. W. Bernard. Born in Providence, he was the son of Virginia (Carnevale) Bernard and the late Richard A. Bernard, Sr.

Richard was an avid golfer. He attended Fairfield University, where he was a member of the golf team. He continued...

Dorothy V. (DeSimone) Cilento

Dorothy V. (DeSimone) Cilento

Jun 23, 2026

93, formerly of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at South County Nursing & Rehabilitation in South Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Cilento, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Filomena (Ciano) DeSimone.

She was the devoted mother of Eugene Cilento, Jr. (Andrea), Lorraine Meschino, Diane Vernancio (Michael) and...

Anne E. (Spaziano) Mansolillo

Anne E. (Spaziano) Mansolillo

Jun 22, 2026

94, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday June 22, 2026 at HopeHealth Hospice in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony D. Mansolillo, with whom she shared sixty-two loving years of marriage.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Giglio) Spaziano.

Anne was employed as a saleswoman for the former La Bottega...

Alfred F. "Fred" Barra

Alfred F. "Fred" Barra

Jun 21, 2026

83, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Constance “Betty” (Orsi) Barra. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Jennie (Golato) Barra.

Fred spent his early years growing up on Federal Hill. He worked as a Master Plumber...

Robert "Bob" MacDonald

Robert "Bob" MacDonald

Jun 20, 2026

Robert “Bob” MacDonald, 82, passed away on June 20, 2026, at his summer residence in Wakefield, RI, following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, Arlene, and their son, John.

Bob was born in Albany, NY, to Edmund and Julia MacDonald. He was one of six children. His brother Edmund and sisters Julia, Kathleen, and Mary...

Carolyn Lucille (Smith) Elmore

Carolyn Lucille (Smith) Elmore

Jun 19, 2026

(83y/o), died peacefully in her New York apartment on the morning of June 19, 2026. She formerly lived in Boynton Beach, Florida. She was born on January 27, 1943, in Providence, RI, grew up in West Warwick, RI and was a graduate of Classical High School.

Carol was predeceased by her parents: Robert Marcel Smith, Sr. & Berthe Rita (Betty) (Laboissonniere)...

Laurie A. Kelly

Laurie A. Kelly

Jun 19, 2026

(68), beloved family woman, passionate activist, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by family seven months after the death of her adoring husband of 43 years, Michael G Riley. She was born on May 16, 1958, in Dalton, Massachusetts.

A loving mother, she is survived by her children: Brett Kelly-Riley...

Carol Ann (Bouchard) Kelley

Carol Ann (Bouchard) Kelley

Jun 19, 2026

Carol Ann Kelley, of Rose Drive in Exeter, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at South Kingstown Nursing & Rehab in West Kingston. After 44 years of marriage, Carol Ann leaves her husband, retired Cranston Fire Department Lieutenant Steven F. Kelley. She was the daughter of the late Rene and Rose (Ruggieri) Bouchard. Both Carol and Steve were raised...

Josephine B. Gemma

Josephine B. Gemma

Jun 19, 2026

June 18, 1933 – June 19, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Josephine B. Gemma (Lanzi), who departed this world peacefully on June 19, 2026 , just a day after celebrating her 93rd birthday. Josephine was surrounded by her loving family at Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston.

Josephine was the cherished daughter of...

Thomas A. Pellegrino, Sr.

Thomas A. Pellegrino, Sr.

Jun 18, 2026

90, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2026 in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucille (Plante) Pellegrino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni A. and Anunziata (Crisona) Pellegrino.

Tom was the owner of T & L Realty Inc. for many years.

He was a member...

Linda Ruggieri Carbone

Linda Ruggieri Carbone

Jun 18, 2026

68 of Scituate passed away June 18, 2026 surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony J. Ruggieri and Leona Ruggieri (Palombo). 

She is survived by her devoted children, Jaclyn and Jon Augustine, Anthony Carbone and William Gilman, and their father Frank Carbone. Linda was...

Georgia Lee (Downes) Saunders

Georgia Lee (Downes) Saunders

Jun 17, 2026

79, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late George Saunders. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Verdecchia) Downes.

Georgia worked for Honeywell for many years in disk manufacturing before retiring. More recently, she was working as a prep specialist for D’Angelos. She was an...

C. Michael "Mike" Hazard

C. Michael "Mike" Hazard

Jun 17, 2026

C. Michael “Mike” Hazard brought a mischievous smile, innate curiosity, generosity of spirit, contrarian streak, and love of family to all he did. Approaching his 95th birthday, he died peacefully in his home in Saunderstown, RI, on June 17, 2026. Tough on the outside and warm on the inside, Mike was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose impact...

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