All Obituaries

John “Jack” Kirkconnell II, 87, of Cranston, Rhode Island passed away on June 2nd at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness.  He is survived by his wife Hope (Gordon) Kirkconnell, sons Kevin Kirkconnell and wife Andrea of McKinney, Texas and John Kirkconnell III and his wife Alison of Tega Cay, South Carolina, Tracey (Kirkconnell) Crowningshield and her husband Stephen of Greenfield, Massachusetts, son Gordon Kirkconnell of Cranston, Rhode Island, niece Sharon (Lyford)...

Roger Joseph Belliveau                                                                                              On May 13,2023, Roger J. Belliveau entered into his eternal rest with our Lord after a short battle with cancer. He was 79 years old. Roger was...

Marion A. (Lemlin) Lampke-Stella, affectionately known as "Bumpsy," fearlessly faced non-Hodgkin's lymphoma twice in the last 15 years. When the cancer returned six months ago, Marion confronted it head-on and decided to focus on living life to the fullest, choosing to forego frequent visits to the ER and hospital stays. In the weeks leading up to her final moments, Marion was overwhelmed with visits from countless friends and family members, prompting the need to schedule...

Robinson, Richard E. 59, of Warwick, passed away May 16, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Lori Crosby. Born in Providence, he was a son of Ralph and Annmarie Robinson. He was the father of Aiden, Kali, Carter, Richard, Robert, Christina Marie, Ricky, Kelly, Chris and grandfather to many. He also leaves a sister Lori Ann, nieces, nephews, cousins and his mother-in-law Elizabeth Crosby. He was the brother of the late Ross Robinson. Richard was a chef and had a reputation of his food to be...

Dolphin, Donald H., 88, passed into his eternal reward for a life well lived on May 15, 2023. He was the husband of the late Janet Dolphin and the late Elayne Dolphin. He leaves his four children Mark, Christopher, Diane and Craig Dolphin. Two daughters- in-law Denise and Donna and two step children Glenn Rogerson  and the late Scott Rogerson. He also leaves five grandchildren Alexander, Nathaniel, Olivia, Nicholas and Maxwell.  As a youth, he was immersed in Boy Scouts. Earning...

JOANNA FRANCES PINTO, 78 OF 15 NETOP DRIVE, PROVIDENCE, RI DIED PEACEFULLY AT HER HOME AFTER SUFFERING FROM DEMENTIA. SHE SPENT MANY YEARS BEING CARED FOR DAILY AT THE HOPE ALZHEIMERS CENTER IN CRANSTON WHERE SHE RECEIVED THE BEST CARE FROM THE WONDERFUL STAFF. HER SON DARYL CARED FOR HER AS WELL WHEN SHE WAS AT HOME. THE STAFF AT THE HOPE CENTER WERE AMAZED AT HOW WELL HE CARED FOR HIS MOM AND THE FAMILY KNEW HE COULD HANDLE THE SITUATION BECAUSE OF THEIR MUTUAL MOTHER AND SON RELATIONSHIP....

Mark L. Jeschke 63, of Cranston, passed away at home on Saturday April 29, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. He was the husband of Norma (Lemay) Jeschke for over 25 years and former husband of the late Doris (Coombs) Anderson. Born in North Providence on March 9, 1960, he was the son of Gilbert and Elene Jeschke, his wonderful parents who predeceased him. He lived in Rhode Island all of his life. Mark attended and graduated both North Providence High School and CCRI.  He...

Joseph Rankin, 62 of Frankfort Street Cranston died unexpectedly at Hope Health Hospice of Providence on April 14th. Joe worked his entire life in the jewelry industry as a master tool setter and a machinist. Joe was the husband of Laurie Gilo Rankin. He was born in November 1960 in Pawtucket RI. He moved to Cranston in the 1980’s. He is survived by his son Bryan his daughter Jacci and sisters Patricia and Cheryl.  Joe loved to go on nature walks, bike riding, water sports,...

Richard L. ”Dick” Vincent 96, of Greenville and Cranston, RI, passed away at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center on Monday April 17, 2023.  He was the husband of Miriam A. (Clarke) Vincent for 72 years.  Born in Gardner, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Leo W. and Lena E. (McKay) Vincent. He graduated from Attleboro High School and was active in varsity basketball and football.  An Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater.  He...

Jack Brantolino 19, of Cranston passed away on Thursday April 13th, surrounded by his loving family. Jack is survived by his father Dino A. Brantolino, his mother Sharon Moitoso and her husband Danny, Jack’s twin brother Sam, and his sister Nicole. Jack also had a large extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Jack was a student at Pathways Strategic Teaching Center in Warwick. A true Pisces, Jack loved playing at the beach or the pool—anywhere there...