All Obituaries

Joel Russo 76 of Cranston, died peacefully at home on January 26, 2023. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Washburn) Russo. Joel was born in Providence, son of the late Anthony and Beatrice (Primiano) Russo and grew up in Bristol, Rhode Island. In addition to his wife, Joel is survived by his son Matthew S. Floyd and his wife Kerri (Autieri), daughter, Amy E. (Floyd) Ream and her husband Steven Masnyk, daughter Sara J. Russo and her wife Tia Nicole Russo as well as...

Louis “Louie” or “Luigi” Franco Jr., 82, unexpectedly passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday January 24, 2023 in Warwick. He was born May 27, 1940 in the Silver Lake section of Providence, to Luigi and Maria J. (Girardi) Franco. He was the fourth of the seven boys and tenth of sixteen children. He moved to Warwick when he married the love of his life, Kathleen (Malo) Franco, then to Scituate and later on back to Warwick. Louie is survived and...

Norman Alvin Silva Sr, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 21, 2023 at Kent County Memorial Hospital. Norman was the husband of Janice D. Silva (Cote), for 64 years.  Father to Laura Kowal (Richard), Norman Jr. (Patricia) and Denise McGuirk (David).  A devoted grandfather, Norm was affectionately referred to as “Tata” by Jessica, Shelby (Mark), Jack, Matthew, and Joshua.   He was brother to Donald, brother-in-law to Patricia,...

Eric Edward Mickelson 56, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital while battling cancer. He fought with strength, dignity, and grace for 16 months. Eric was a man who loved to work with his hands and took great pride in working in the maintenance field for 30 years. He was the husband of Michelle Mickelson. Born June 9, 1966 in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Einar and Frances (Perrott) Mickelson. Besides his wife, Eric leaves his children,...

Roger Edgar Proulx 91, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023.  Born on November 2, 1931 to Flora (Roy) and Elzear Proulx in Jewitt City, Connecticut and raised along with his brothers Fred and Paul, in Rehoboth, Massachusetts and later Central Falls, Rhode Island.  Roger was an enlisted Army veteran during the Korean War from 1949 to 1953, serving the country domestically. Roger went on to serve in the Rhode Island Army National Guard until...

Doris Eva Louise (Richford) Behm of Cranston, sadly passed away on January 9, 2023 at the age of 97. Born May 1, 1925 in Warwick, Rhode Island, she was the only child of Edmund and Frances "Fannie" Richford. She will be lovingly remembered as the matriarch of her family. On November 7, 1941, Doris married the love of her life, Walter Behm. They worked alongside each other in several business adventures and raised five children together. In her free time, Doris loved...

Frederic F. Whiteside 82, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday January 8, 2023 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was the son of the late Clifford and Mary Alice (Goff) Whiteside and brother to the late Thomas and John “Jack” Whiteside. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years Fay A. Whiteside, as well as daughter Karen Raimo, son David Whiteside, and granddaughter Adelene Raimo. Fred applied his talent as a craftsman for...

Stanley A. Gustafson of Beech Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  He was two weeks shy of his 95th birthday.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of Anton Gustafson and Edith Gustafson (Benson).  He is predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary M. Gustafson (McCarthy), his son David M. Gustafson and his sister, Virginia Winterbottom.  He is survived by two daughters, Mary A....

Kent A. Gates, 80, passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2022. Born in Providence, he is the son of the late Alton K. Gates and the late Alice I. (Nelson) Gates.  He is the beloved husband of Carol L. (Barker) Gates and father to Kent A. Gates, Jr. and his wife Cathleen M. Gates of Coventry, and Scott C. Gates and his wife Kristine M. Belleville of Warwick.  He is the grandfather to Emily K. Gates of Coventry and Madison K. Gates and Samantha T. Gates of Warwick. ...

Barbara Stewart 83, passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022. Married for 63 years, she was the beloved wife of Lewis Nelson Stewart Jr. and daughter of the late Aroldo and Margherita (Longiaru) Magnani In addition to her husband, Barbara is survived by her children: Thomas (Lori), Karen (Chris), and Michael (Jill). She was predeceased by her daughter, Julie Gold. She leaves eight adored grandchildren and four cherished great granddaughters; and was the dear sister of the late...