All Obituaries

Donald L. Burke of Cranston passed away on Thursday February 13, 2020.  He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Richard and Ethel (Johnson) Burke and he lived in Cranston most of his life.  He was the husband of the late Rosemarie (LaPorte). Father of Leslie Fernandes, Timothy Burke and Allyson Kelly.  He had six grandchildren and five great grandchildren and was the loving friend of his cat Cleo. He was a...

George G. Miller 92, passed away peacefully on January 30th at West Shore Health Center in Warwick, RI. He was a lifelong resident of Cranston and summer resident at Roy Carpenter's Beach, Matunuck, RI. He was the son of the late Frederick and Lillian Miller. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Anne Miller, and by three brothers one sister and one great granddaughter. He is survived by his sisters Lillian Forrest and Doris Hamilton. George is also survived...

Elizabeth M.  "Betty" O'Connor 85, of Cranston passed away peacefully on January 27,  2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife to her husband of 64 years John P. O'Connor  who passed away in February 2019.   Elizabeth was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and is survived by her four sons, Michael J. and wife Teri Dutilly of Key West, Florida, John P. Jr. and wife Mary of Warwick, Kevin M. of...

Lauretta F. Barszcz 90, a resident of Royal Westerly Nursing Home in Westerly, Rhode Island died peacefully after a long illness on January 22nd.  She was formerly employed as a Home Health Aide. She was a long time resident of Cranston, Rhode Island until 2010.  She is survived by her daughter Pauline Dunkel of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and two sons, James Barszcz of Providence, Rhode Island, and Richard C. Barszcz of Mansfield, Massachusetts, 9 grandchildren, and 8...

Thomas F. Tucker passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday January 18, 2020.  He was the husband of Irene (Rochefort) Tucker and the son of the late Earl and Lois (Almy) Tucker of Cranston. Tom worked as an auto mechanic for 37 years at Dunne Ford and later, at Levine Manufacturing before he retired. A skilled drummer with a passion for oldies music, he was a master of doo-wop and  an avid collector. When he wasn’t listening to music, he could be found outside...

Marie Spirito of Providence, passed away Friday January 17th. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Maria (Simonelli) Spirito. Marie worked in the Personnel Department of the former Allendale Mutual Insurance Company now FM Global of Johnston. She leaves several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Mafalda DelNero; Louis, John, Domenic, Vincent and Frank R. Spirito; Elizabeth Moretti and Carmela Izzo. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Elizabeth “Betty” Pimental Bracken was met with open arms at the gates of Heaven by the love of her life, John “Jack” Bracken on January 10, 2020. She passed away peacefully at her home in St. Cloud, Florida with loved ones by her side. Betty was an avid world traveler, knitter, and crossword puzzle master. She dedicated herself to the care of oncology patients at Rhode Island Hospital for sixteen years. Betty was the former wife of the late Arthur Pimental. Both are...

Stephen Bernard Coffey Jr. passed away in the early morning of December 27th. He was born October 5th, 1967 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the son of Stephen B. Coffey Sr. and Bernice F. (Howard) Males. Besides his parents, he is survived by his fiance' Priscilla B., children; Krystal Gabriel, Stephen Coffey, Parker Iacabbo-Coffey, Rocco Coffey, Amanda Bevilacqua, children through marriage; Mike, Elise, Tina,and Nick Lanouette.  He was the brother of Joann Gilo and her husband...

Gloria Ann Macaruso 87, of Johnston, passed away Sunday December 29, 2019. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Verrecchia) Vallevona. She is survived by her son Salvatore Macaruso and his wife Donna of North Providence, her daughter Paula Lynn Macaruso of Johnston, her close friend Joseph Pascone, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.  She was the sister of the late Peter Vallevona. Her funeral with visitation will be held...

Betty (Hodgkinson) Wedderburn, 79, of Cranston, Rhode Island and Lake Worth, Florida passed away in Florida on Friday December 13, 2019 after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Norris Wedderburn. Born on September 6, 1940 in Fall River, Massachusetts to William G. and Mildred (Simpson) Hodgkinson, she was raised in Providence and Barrington, Rhode Island, moving to Cranston in 1975. She wintered in Lucerne Pointe, Lake Worth, Florida since...