(05/04/14) Pawtucket – Raymond P. Theriault, 94, a retired fisherman, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Jean-Baptiste and Eugenie (Charette) Theriault. Ray was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He leaves fifteen nieces and nephews; twenty-five great-nieces and nephews and three great-great nephews. Ray was the brother of the late Yvonne C. Langlois, Simonne M. Theriault, Noella Ouellette, Jeanne M. Griffin, John J., Bertrand J., Lucien J. Theriault, Therese M. Gendreau and Roger J. Theriault. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church, 755 Central Ave., Pawtucket. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation and flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts in Ray’s name and honor to the Rhode Island Veterans Home, 480 Metacom Ave., Bristol, RI 02809 would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are with CHEETHAM Funeral Home. For online condolences please visit: CheethamFuneralHome.com

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(05/04/14) Helen Butler, age 92, beloved wife of David Butler, died on Saturday, May 3, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She had been married to David for 65 years prior to his death on April 4, 2014. She was born on February 22, 1922 in Pawtucket, RI and was the fifth of eight children born to Mary and Abraham Carter. Helen was a woman ahead of her time, playing on a woman’s softball team in the 1940’s. Once married, Helen managed the home, house, and children while working full time as a seamstress and then a waitress. Family was the main focus of her life – always. She took great pride in her Mid-Eastern heritage and enjoyed cooking, crocheting, sewing, pickling, family gatherings, and seaside trips. Always an achiever, she learned to swim at age 68. In 1972, she was overjoyed as the next generation made its entrance into the Butler family. She is survived by her six children: Sharon Harrington of Pascoag, Audrey Monti of Ellington, CT, Donna Birt of Pawtucket, David Butler of Tampa, FL, Richard Butler of Stafford Springs, CT and James Butler of Marblehead, MA. Grandchildren Kristin, Russell, Heather, Karen, Lisa, Jennifer, Adam, Kevin, John, Haley, Morgan and Kendall have been a constant source of great pride and activity. In addition to her children and grandchildren, she has eight great grandchildren. Helen was predeceased by her two granddaughters, Kristin and Lisa. Helen is also survived by her three sisters: Alice Bessette of Land O Lakes, FL, Florence McDonald of Cumberland, RI and Emily Lagerquist of Seekonk, MA as well as many dear nieces and nephews. Her siblings Charles and Fred Carter, Mae Najjar and Rhoda Zora predeceased her. The family offers their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff at Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag, RI, who cared for Helen with dignity and respect. Her funeral will be held Wednesday, May 7th at 10 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by Services at 11 a.m. in the Historic Swan Point Chapel, 585 Blackstone Blvd., Providence. Interment will follow. VISITATION will be Tuesday, May 6th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be offered in Helen’s name to Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 14 Rock Street, Pascoag, RI 02859 or to the Episcopal Conference Center, General Operations, 872 Reservoir Road, Pascoag, RI 02859. For directions or condolences visit: www.trippfuneralhome.com

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(05/05/14) Yvette R. A. (Ouellette) Murphy, 100, formerly of Rockland St., Fall River, widow of Raymond Murphy, died Sunday, May 4, 2014. Born February 18, 1914, she was an active member and benefactor of St. Stanislaus Parish for many years. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Hector and Marie (Guimond) Ouellette and the sister of the late Bertha Paquette, Cecile Pelletier, Eva Mathieu, Rita Pineault, Corinna Gagnon and Adrien, Leo, Henri, Rene and Robert Ouellette. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 10:00 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at the Chapel of Catholic Memorial Home at 11:00 AM. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery, Westport. Visitation, Tuesday evening 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday morning prior to the funeral from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. LARGE PARKING AREA and BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to Southcoast VNA-Hospice, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven MA 02719 or Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River MA 02720. Yvette’s family is extremely grateful to the wonderful Unit 5 staff and residents of Catholic Memorial Home, who became her extended family and made her final years happy ones. Words cannot express the excellent care she received throughout her stay at Catholic Memorial Home. We are also thankful to all of her friends and relatives who visited with her over the years, along with the staff of Southcoast VNA-Hospice. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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(05/05/14) Pawtucket – Charles F. Baker, Jr., 82, a retired educator, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2014. He was the beloved husband of the late Janet D. (Cote) Baker. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Charles F., Sr. and Evelyn (Raycroft) Baker. Charles was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a teacher in the Barrington School Department for 35 years until retiring from Barrington High School in 1990. Charles enjoyed traveling and camping with his family and especially enjoyed making lasting memories with his three grandchildren. He leaves three children, David C. Baker and his wife, Barbara of Barrington, Lynn A. Baker, and Steven J. Baker and his wife, Susan all of Pawtucket, and three grandchildren, Lauren Anne Baker, Timothy D. Baker both of Barrington and Hannah L. Baker of Pawtucket. His funeral with Military Honors will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave. Interment will follow at Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. VISITATION Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 will be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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(05/05/14) Lincoln – William N. Seaward, 89, of Kilburn Avenue died Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Holiday Retirement Home, Lincoln. He was the husband of Jocelyn E. (Glassey) Sanford Seaward and the late Priscilla M. (Meharg) Seaward. Born in Newton, MA, a son of the late William S. and Inez A. (Corner) Seaward, he had lived in Lincoln for over 65 years. Mr. Seaward worked for the former E. L. Freeman Company in Providence and Pawtucket for over 40 years retiring as a store manager. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a longtime member of Calvin Presbyterian Church, Cumberland and had served on numerous boards at the Church. He was a charter member of the Cumberland-Lincoln Community Chorus and a charter member of Encore For Your Pleasure. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Bradford W. Seaward and his wife, Mary Lou of Pomfret, CT; his stepchildren, Susan Sanford of Fall River, MA and Scott Sanford of Cumberland; five grandchildren; one great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Robert Seaward. His funeral service will be celebrated THURSDAY, MAY 8 at 11 A.M. at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 126 Angell Road, Cumberland. Burial will be in Moshassuck Cemetery, Central Falls. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Church THURSDAY 10-11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Seaward’s memory to Calvin Presbyterian Church, 126 Angell Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements with BELLOWS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

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(05/05/14) HARDIMAN, Kenneth J., 86, of Orchard Meadows Dr., passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Cherry Hill Manor. He was the husband of the late Ethel M. (Cook) Hardiman. Born in Stamford, CT, a son of the late Andrew and Theresa (Haughton) Hardiman. He resided in Lincoln before moving to Smithfield in 2000. Mr. Hardiman was an electrical engineer with Phillips Components for 42 years before retiring in 1992. He leaves a son, Dr. Michael J. Hardiman and his wife Natala of Richland, MI; a daughter, Sally E. King and her husband Frederick of Newport; a son-in-law, Vincent Salzillo of Johnston; a sister, Joan Hagen in CT; three grandchildren, Christopher J. Salzillo, Eric M. Salzillo and Emma Hardiman. He was the father of the late Susan L. Salzillo and William E. Hardiman and brother of the late Andrew Hardiman and his twin Donald Hardiman. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 11 am in the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy Street, West Warwick. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 in his memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com

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(05/06/14) Florence E. (Giblin) Gallogly, of Wakefield, RI and formerly of Providence, RI, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Feeney) Giblin, died on May 5, 2014, at age 92 surrounded by her loving family. Mother of 11, grandmother of 28, great grandmother of 4, mother-in-law, aunt and friend, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Edward P. Gallogly, Chief Judge Emeritus of the RI Family Court. She was also predeceased by her dear sisters, Mary Giblin and Margaret (Peg) Tedeschi and her brother Joseph Giblin, her brother-in-law Norman Tedeschi, and by other relatives, including Mary and Timothy Hackman, Lawrence, Virginia, Thomas, Maureen and Vincent Gallogly, Rosella, Raymond and Patty McLaughlin, and Fred Mroz. She leaves her dear brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Raymond Gallogly of Warwick, Rosellen Gallogly, RSM of Cumberland and New Bedford, MA and Ann Gallogly of Warwick, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Robert Tedeschi, Margaret (Peggy) Mroz and Norma Galoski and their families, and the families of Ed’s brothers and sisters. Florence is survived by her children and their loving spouses: E. Peter, Jr., Paul V., and Brian P. (Joanne Brasil Gallogly), all of Providence; Michael L. (Carol Whitney) of Richmond, VA; William J. (Rosemary Booth Gallogly) of Wakefield, RI; John P. (Mary Garripoli) of Los Angeles, CA; Robert E. of Oak Park, IL; Margaret R. (Albert Krieg) of Phoenix, AZ; Mark T. (Lise Strickler) of New York, NY; Mary M. Dickerson (David) of Melrose, MA, and Patricia E. Harris (Ray) of Phoenix, AZ. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jessie (Paul Bennett), Michael, Patrick, Brendan, Terrance (Erin Callahan), Liam, Nora, Martin, Conor (Jen Wenschhof), Ann, Bridget, Caitlin, Eddie, Owen, Katharine, Grace, Nell, Tory, Katie, Ryan and Erin Gallogly; Austin and Ellen Harris; Jamie and Colin Dickerson; Joseph, Anna and John Krieg, and her step-grandchildren Bianca and Dominic Bonfim. She is also survived by her great grandchildren: Liam and Sara Gallogly, and Desmond and Sage Bennett. A former parishioner at St. Michael\’s Church in South Providence, she later lived in Snug Harbor and Narragansett where she was a communicant at St. Francis Church in Wakefield, RI, and the De La Salle Christian Brothers in Narragansett, RI. Florence was a graduate of Classical High School (\’38) and RI College of Education (\’42) (now RIC). She worked as a social worker in RI before assisting returning WWII veterans as a Red Cross worker at Staten Island, NY. She married her late husband Ed in 1946 following his return from the war. She supported Ocean Tides and the Christian Brothers in Narragansett and volunteered at South County Hospital for many years. She belonged to Pt. Judith County Club, Snug Harbor East Matunuck Civic Association and was a member of Veridames at Providence College, Catholic Daughters of America and was a former member of the South Kingstown Democratic Town Committee. She was an enthusiastic supporter of her husband Ed’s legal, political and judicial careers while at the same time providing a loving home for her family. She enjoyed many other activities with family and friends, especially attending Providence College basketball games, traveling with Ed after his retirement, staying with her daughters Maggie and Patricia and their families in Phoenix, playing cards, knitting, reading mysteries and doing puzzles. In her later years, she looked forward to “Cousins’ Week” and spending time with her many grandchildren. She was blessed with good cheer and common sense and met the challenges and losses in life with grace and dignity. She was very grateful for all of her and Ed’s friends throughout Rhode Island. Florence was truly blessed with a good life and we will miss her very much. Her family is very thankful for the loving care and devotion shown to her by her friend, Barbara Dinucci. They are also appreciative of the compassionate care provided to her by the aides, nurses and doctors of Cathleen Naughton Associates, Home and Hospice Care of RI and South County Hospital. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 4 to 8 PM in the HENAULT – GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy Street, West Warwick, RI. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial for Florence on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 128 High St. Wakefield, RI. Interment will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Ocean Tides of Narragansett or South County Hospital. Information and condolences, please visit: www.galloglyfuneralhome.com

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(05/04/14) CUNNIFF, ELDA A.(Maddalena) 89 of Cranston, passed away May 2, 2014 at Home. She was the beloved wife of the late William T. Cunniff. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Michael and Rosa (Gallo) Maddalena. Mrs Cunniff was an assembly worker for Sealol and also for Kenney Manufacturing Co. She is survived by her beloved daughter Janice E. Giorgianni and her husband John of Portsmouth, R.I.,loving grandchildren Karen Jeong, Brian Giorgianni and Denise Soares and her 7 beloved great grandchildren. Sister of Lorenzo Maddalena of CA. and the late Joseph, Vincenzo , Anthony , Mary , Rosalie and Laura Her funeral is Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from \\’\\’WOODLAWN\\’\\’ Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave. Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Paul\\’s Church, Cranston. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park Cemetery. VISITATION TUESDAY 4-7 P.M.

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(05/04/14) Barbara J. (Rabb) Curry, 75, of Post Road, Charlestown, passed away on Friday morning, May 2, 2014 at the Westerly Hospital. She was the best friend and partner of Thomas E. Koscielecki of Charlestown and wonderful mother to her son, Keith D. Lindelow of Cranston and her daughter, Jessica A. Sommar of Pawcatuck. She is deeply loved and will be sorely missed. Mrs. Curry was born in Kalamazoo, MI on June 6, 1938, the daughter of the late Alexander and Florence (VanDonelan) Rabb. She worked in the hospitality industry for many years and retired as a dealer from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard. She loved playing Bingo, the beach, needlepoint and her grandchildren Gabriella and Andrew Lindelow. Funeral services will be held at a later date and are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly. For online condolences please visit www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com

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(05/07/14) Rita D. Brouillard, 90, formerly of McNiff Street, West Warwick passed away Monday evening, May 5, 2014 at Coventry Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Philip and Merena (Chenevert) Brouillard. She was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. Rita was a bookkeeper at the former Abon Manufacturing Company in Cranston for several years before retiring. She was a communicant of SS. John and James Parish, a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality, a life member of Valley Country Club where she loved to golf, a member of the West Warwick Senior Center and enjoyed bowling at Mac’s Bowlaway Lanes. She is survived by several cousins and was the sister of the late Philip Brouillard. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 10 am in St. John the Baptist Church, Washington St., West Warwick. Interment will be private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the West Warwick Senior Center, 145 Washington St., West Warwick, RI 02893 in her memory would be appreciated. Arrangements with HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com

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(05/07/14) Grace Jean Bucci (Oliver) 92 of Scituate Vista Drive,Cranston formerly of Riverside, R.I. passed away peacefully May 6, 2014 at St. Elizabeth\’s Home, East Greenwich. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Antonio and Rose (Mezzatesta) Oliver. Mrs Bucci was a telephone operator for the former NE Telephone Co. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneer Club. Grace is survived by her beloved sons James Bucci and his wife Elizabeth of Fla. and Steve Bucci and wife Barbara of Narragansett, R.I.Loving grandmother of Stephen Bucci, Geoffrey Bucci, David Bucci, Jonathon Bucci and Amanda Bucci- Cherry. and 7 loving great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John, Domenic, and Frank Oliver, Jennie Marotto, Mary Waldron, Carmella Moretti and Tina Costello. Her Funeral Service is Saturday May 10, 2014 at 10 a.m. in \’\’WOODLAWN\’\’ Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave. Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann\’s Cemetery. VISITATION SATURDAY MORNING 9-10 A.M. In Lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to St. Elizabeth\’s Home 1 St. Elizabeth Way East Greenwich, R.I. 02818

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(05/07/14) Melone, Sister Mary Antonella, 86, a Sister of Mercy and a former educator, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Mount St. Rita Health Centre, Cumberland. Born Mary Florence Melone in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Rose (Marshall) Melone. She was a 1944 graduate of Cranston High School. She entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 8, 1947 and professed her perpetual vows on August 16, 1953. Sister Antonella\\’s first ministry was service to her religious community, the Sisters of Mercy, from 1950 to 1955. Her teaching ministry began at St. Patrick School, Cumberland, and continued at Immaculate Conception School, West Warwick. In 1958 Sister returned to St. Patrick School, Cumberland, where she remained for twelve years. She was then assigned to Holy Ghost School, Providence, for 3 years and to St. Joseph School, Pascoag, until 1972. In 1972 she was assigned to St. Brendan School, Riverside, where she taught for ten years. In 1982, she was transferred to St. Mary Academy-Bay View where she assisted with the pre-schoolers for a number of years. She also was a neighborhood volunteer until 2002 when she retired to a ministry of prayer at Mount St Rita. Always engaged with people, even in retirement, Sister quietly extended herself to help those in need. Sister Antonella leaves her religious community, the Sisters of Mercy, and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Edmund X. and Eugene J. Melone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 9, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Mount St Rita Chapel. Visitation will be in the Warde Room at Mount St. Rita from 9:15 to 10:50 with a Mercy Prayer Service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mount St. Rita Health Centre, 15 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland, 02864, or to the Sisters of Mercy, 15 Highland View Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 will be appreciated. Arrangements with JAMES J. GALLOGLY & SONS, Funeral Directors. www.galloglyfuneralhome.com

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(05/08/14) Claire Marie (Grandfield) Oliveira, 82, of Tiverton, widow of Charles L. Oliveira, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014. A dedicated grandmother and active member and volunteer of St. Theresa Parish, she was a former employee of Shelburne Shirt Company. She was the mother of Linda Marie Leonard (husband John) of Tiverton and the late Steven C. Oliveira; the grandmother of Melissa Gauthier (husband Eric), Melanie Leite (husband Jared) and Sarah, Alexander, Joshua and Rachel Leonard; the great-grandmother of Nathaniel and Barrett Gauthier; the sister of Robert Grandfield of Ohio Maureen Lima of Florida and the late Genevieve DeCosta, Barbara Beauregard and Rose Doyle; the daughter of the late Robert and Susan (Rogers) Grandfield, and also leaves nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at St. Theresa Church, Tiverton, at 10:00 AM. Burial, Pocasset Hill Cemetery. Visitation, Tuesday morning prior to the funeral from 8:00 to 9:00 AM. LARGE PARKING AREA and BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. Donations in her memory (to support the Tiverton Band Program) may be made to “Tempo”, c/o Mike Alves, Tiverton High School, 100 No. Brayton Rd., Tiverton RI 02878. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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(05/07/14) Shirley J. (Simmons) Meyers, 79, of Tiverton, wife of BMCM John E. Meyers, USN (Ret.), died Tuesday, May 6, 2014, following a long battle with cancer. She was employed by General Electric, Newport and several Newport restaurants. Besides her husband of 22 years, she leaves a son, Robert W. Simmons (wife Dawn) of Tiverton; stepdaughters, Dawn Gagne (husband Jeffrey) of Longmont, CO, Jane Walker (late husband Gary) of Brooklyn, CT, Kelly Chartier of Swansea and Johnna Schwartz (husband Jeffrey) of Fall River; siblings, Robert Murphy (wife Caroline) of Dallas, TX, Judith Murphy Rowe and Jane Keith (husband John), all of WV; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Wallace E. Simmons; the stepmother of the late Gale Vick; the sister of the late Anna Lee McDaniel and David Murphy (wife Sheila of Dallas, TX) and the daughter of the late George and Roxie (Daniel) Murphy. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 9:00 AM from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River with a funeral mass at St. Christopher Church, Tiverton at 10:00 AM. Burial, Pocasset Hill Cemetery. Visitation, Friday 5:00 to 8:00 PM. LARGE PARKING AREA and BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., #3004, Warwick RI 02886. Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 No. Main St., Providence RI 02904. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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(05/04/14) Megan Nicole Briggs, 18, of Liberty Street, Pawcatuck, passed away on Friday evening, April 25, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Lisa M. Brown of Pawcatuck, her father, Michael M. Briggs of CA, her maternal grandmother, Rita L. (Sheldon) Brown of Westerly, her paternal grandmother, Susan J. (Joseph) Briggs and her companion, Billy Gates of Westerly, her sister, Cheyenne L. Taber of Pawcatuck, her half-sister, Marley Briggs of CA, her paternal great-grandmother, Virginia Joseph of Mystic, her uncle Craig and Aunt Laurie Lacas of Ashaway, her uncle Michael and aunt Cindy McGuire of Ashaway, her uncle, Travis Brown of Westerly, her aunt, Rose Macaione of Westerly, her uncle, Malcolm and aunt Jaceil Sheldon of ME, her uncle, James Briggs of Westerly, her uncle, Richard Joseph and his wife Gwen of Mystic and her many cousins, friends and classmates. She was pre-deceased by her maternal grandfather, Charles E. Brown and her paternal grandfather, Norman Briggs. Miss Briggs was born in Westerly on October 8, 1995, the daughter of Lisa M. Brown of Pawcatuck and Michael M. Briggs of CA. She was a senior at Stonington High School who was looking forward to her June 19th graduation. She sent out text messages to her extended family to save the date. Megan had many loves in her life; music, counseling, friends, animals and of course her family. When you saw Megan downtown, there she would be with her earphones on listening to her beloved music. She would be wearing at least one thing in her favorite color orange and her jewelry. Miss Megan’s jewelry consisted of rings, bracelets and necklaces, which she loved to wear. Another thing you would notice is how closely she would listen to her friends, giving counseling to help them through their problems. Megan had been considering going to school to become a counselor. She was an employee at the Spot Café in Groton. Megan was a hard worker and well liked by her co-workers. As much as Megan was busy with school, work and friends, she still found time to be with her family. Throughout the years, the one constant in Megan’s life was the love of animals. Wherever she went, if she saw a dog, cat or any animal, she was drawn to them as they were drawn to her. In Megan’s memory, please consider donating to a local animal shelter. Funeral services are private and under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly. For online condolences please visit www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com

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(05/09/14) Cumberland – Grace M. (Atkinson) Jackson, 105, formerly of Scott Road, died Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Hospice, Providence. She was the wife of the late Samuel Jackson. She was a daughter of the late Robert and Anne (Ferguson) Atkinson and had lived in Cumberland for most of her life. Mrs. Jackson was an executive secretary in the textile industry in Norwich, CT and later worked at Ken Rowbottom’s Photography Studio in Cumberland before retiring. She was a member of the former Berkeley Methodist Church, Cumberland and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Lincoln. She is survived by two daughters, Judith A. Cyronak and her husband, Charles of Block Island and Joyce M. Jackson and her husband, Lawrence T. Mello of Tubac, AZ; her grandson-in-law, Michael J. Wrobleski and three great grandchildren, Wanda Grace Wrobleski, Joseph Samuel Wrobleski and Lucy Isabel Wrobleski, all of Providence. She was the grandmother of the late Andra K. Cyronak MD, and the sister of the late Arthur Atkinson, Mary Ellen Learned and Annie McDonald. Her funeral service will be celebrated MONDAY, MAY 12 at 11 A.M. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 55 Woodland Street, Lincoln. Burial will follow in Ballou Cemetery, Ashton. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Church MONDAY 10-11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Jackson’s memory to Wesley United Methodist Church, 55 Woodland Street, Lincoln, RI 02865 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements with BELLOWS

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(05/09/14) Lincoln – Jeanne I. (Beauregard) Hedberg, 86, of Lincoln died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late George D. Hedberg. Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Oscar and Claudia (Levesque) Beauregard, she had lived in Lincoln for many years. She is survived by two sisters, Anita Monfet and Therese Cody, and one brother, Robert E. Beauregard and his wife, Patricia, all of Lincoln; and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Keith A. Hedberg and the sister of the late Armand and Victor Beauregard. Her funeral and burial were private. For Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements with BELLOWS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

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(05/10/14) GIANNINI, ELENA C. (Ronci) 91 of Cranston passed away peacefully May 8, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital.She was the beloved wife of the late Americo Giannini. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Antonio and Elizabeth (DiSaia) Ronci. Elena is survived by her beloved children, Kenneth A. Gianinni of Cape Coral FL., Stephen R. Giannini and his wife former State Representative Joanne M. Giannini of Providence and Thomas M. Giannini of Cranston Loving grandmother of Gianna and Thomas Giannini II and Alicia Smith. Sister of Anthony Ronci and his wife Anna and the late Frank C. Ronci, and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Elena was a parishioner of St. Bartholomew\’s Church. She was an excellent cook and homemaker and loved being with her family and friends. Up until three weeks ago she was still cooking dinner every night. Her funeral is Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. from \’\’WOODLAWN\’\’ Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave. Cranston , followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Bartholomew\’s Church, Providence. Entombment will be in Our Risen Christ Garden Mausoleum, St. Ann\’s Cemetery. VISITATION TUESDAY MORNING 8-9:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Home& Hospice Care of R.I. 1085 North Main St. Providence, R.I.02004

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(05/09/14) Mary Ann (Denton) Daugelaite, 40, of Lacolle Lane, Coventry, RI, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI. Born in Cranston, RI, she was the wife of the late Paul Daugelaite and the daughter of Roland D., Sr, and Deborah J. (Silva) Denton. Mary was a homemaker to her loving family. Mary enjoyed many years of softball for Coventry Girls Softball. She graduated from Coventry High School in 1992. Mary loved watching her children play soccer and basketball on numerous town leagues. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. Facebook kept her in touch with family and friends. She laughed, loved, cried and helped with many. She is survived by two children; Brittany L. Daugelaite and Nicholas P. Daugelaite, a sister; Lisa M. Denton and her fiance Thurston, two step brothers; Roland D. Denton, Jr. and Jason S. Denton, a step sister; Lisa R. Pichie (Denton) and her wife Katherine, mother-in-law; Aldona Daugelaite, sister-in-law Lara and her husband Domenic D\’Errico, Godparents; Joseph Silva and Linda Justice, a special friend; Michael Stein, seven nieces, three nephews, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, coaches and extended (FB) family. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Gorton-Menard Funeral Home and Crematory, 721 Washington Street, Coventry, RI. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mary A. Daugelaite Memorial Fund at: Coventry Credit Union, 1076 Main Street, Coventry, RI. For online condolences please visit www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com

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(05/08/14) Brum, Vicky L., 45, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the loving Mother of Jessica Hebert and Matthew Brum of Johnston. Born in Warwick, RI she was the daughter of Rita F. (Briggs) Hebert of Johnston and the late Leon R. Hebert. Vicky was a strong and caring person. She enjoyed watching the Red Sox and spending time with her family. She is sadly missed and will be remembered by her amazing personality. Besides her children and mother she is survived by a sister Christine Y. Verrier, a nephew Steven Verrier and her Brother-in-law Leo Verrier. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Czenstochowa Church, 445 Washington Street, West Warwick at 10 AM on Tuesday, May 13. Calling hours will be Monday from 5-7 PM at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care Of Rhode Island, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226. Guestbook at carpenterjenks.com.

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