All Obituaries

Thelma A. (Ekman) Gaulin 91, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on September 26, 2020 at the Scandinavian Home after a short illness. Thelma was born in Providence on October 4, 1928, daughter to the late Carl and Ebba (Blomen) Ekman. She was the loving wife, for 60 years, of the late Frederick J. Gaulin. She worked as the Head Waitress for Giuliano’s Catering, as the TV Hostess at Jane Brown Hospital collecting rental monies for TV access, and as a receptionist for her son...

Brenda L. Robidoux 56, of West Warwick passed away at her home on September 15, 2020.  Born in Waterbury Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Henry Robidoux and Jeanette Daniels. Brenda will be remembered by those closest to her as a proud Mother, Nana and loyal friend. A person who loved with all her heart and often said that her girls and grandbabies were her world. She was a fiery, strong woman with a huge personality. In her younger years Brenda was the life...

Joan Irene Kane-Hersey 71, of Cranston RI, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2020.  Joan was born in Providence Rhode Island on December 7, 1948, daughter to the late Joseph P. Conley and Andrea G. (Letourneau) Conley.  A loving and beautiful mother, wife, grandmother and sister, Joan is survived by her spouse, Donald C. Hersey, her daughter Adrienne A. Kane, son Terrence J. Kane and wife Anne Marie and two grandchildren Sarah and Maura. She was the sister of...

Claire Yvonne (Mills) Charles 94, passed away on Saturday September 12, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital from complications due to Covid-19.  She resided in Cranston, having moved there in 1997 from Providence. She worked at the Crest Manufacturing facility in Providence until retiring in 1995. She was born in the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago on January 7, 1926 to Matthew and Annie (Attong) Mills and resided there with her husband Victor N. Charles who passed...

Irene Campagnone 87, of Cranston passed away on Wednesday September 9, 2020 at the Kent Regency.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Lucia (Cappa) Zinni.  She is survived by her children; Lisa Pirri and her husband Steven,  Ernie Campagnone Jr., grandchildren; Marc Campagnone, Ernie M. Campagnone, Jennifer Shelton, Alisha Crins, Steven Pirri, and great grandchildren Andrew and Leah Crins and her sister Elma Brown.  Visitation...

Wendy Rocchio 74, passed away September 7, 2020 at her home in Cranston surrounded by her loving family.  She was born April 23, 1946 in Providence, RI to William and Gail Potter. Wendy was a lifelong resident of Cranston. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Robert L. Rocchio, daughter Jessica Rolanti and her husband Edward Rolanti, sons Robert Rocchio and Michael Rocchio, her sister Marilla Hodge as well as her grandchildren, Maya Rolanti, Jake Rolanti, Rachel Rocchio and...

Michael S. Tennett 32, of Cranston, passed away on September 2, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Deborah (Moretti) Tennett and the late Stephen Tennett. He is survived by his loving sisters, Kerri (Tennett) Bakalakis and her husband Thomas and Stephanie (Tennett) Gallagher and her husband, Steven, his cousins, S. Max Moretti and Ayreanna Moretti of whom he thought as his own children. He was the grandson of Joan Tennett and the late Russell Tennett and the late Stanton...

On Saturday August 29, 2020, after years of declining health, Barbara Ruth Grogan, of Cranston,  passed away at the Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island.  She was the wife of the late Warren Max Grogan Jr.  Barbara was born on December 8, 1931 to William and Charlotte Briggs in Providence, Rhode Island.  She was predeceased by her siblings Marion Olsen, William Briggs Jr., and Priscilla Potter.  Barbara was the mother of the late Kathy...

Carol Caldarone 72, of Cranston, died peacefully at home on Friday August 28, 2020. She was a hairstylist for 53 years on Rolfe Street in Cranston. Born in Providence, she was daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Mitchell) Paulhus. Carol was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. She enjoyed socializing with her friends at the salon, on bus trips to casinos, Ogunquit, and nights out at Brewed Awakenings. Being a hairstylist she had a lot of stories...

Judith A. Deion 82, a long-time resident of Cranston R.I, passed away peacefully Monday August 24, 2020 at Roger Williams Hospital. Born in Providence on October 12, 1938, Judith battled Parkinson’s Disease for over 9 years, and her illness with other factors became too much for her to fight any longer. She and God decided it was her time to end her fight and come to peace. Judith was the daughter of late Walter and Mable Marshall (Farnum). She attended Central High School. Judith...