(03/06/15) RONDEAU, Claire L. (Leveillee), 92, formerly of Miller Drive, West Warwick, passed away Wednesday evening, March 4, 2015 at Riverview Healthcare Community in Coventry. She was the wife of the late Conrad R. Rondeau. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Ovila and Lodia (Penoy) Leveillee. After graduating from St. Xavier\’s Academy in 1940, she worked for the Phenix Trust Bank and the Earl R. Handy Insurance Agency until her first child was born. Later, when all of her children were in school, she returned to work as a bookkeeper for several local businesses, retiring from Lemay\’s GMC in 1985. She was an accomplished pianist and gave a number of recitals, including accompanying her future sister-in-law, vocalist Rita Rondeau Illingworth. She was a lifelong communicant and choir member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and a member of the Marie Rivier Association. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, niece, and aunt who lovingly nurtured, cared for, and took great pride in her entire family. She is survived by a daughter, Denise M. Klotzbucher and her husband Charles of Chester, MD; three sons, Roland S. Rondeau and his wife Denise of Danbury, NH, Richard P. Rondeau and his wife Carol of Hope, and John M. Rondeau and his fiancée Elaine Brown of Rochester, NY; a sister, Sister Estelle Leveillee, pm of Manchester, NH; six grandchildren and a great granddaughter. She was the sister of the late Marcel Leveillee. Her funeral will be held Monday, March 9, 2015 at 9 am from the HENAULT – GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pleasant Street, West Warwick. Interment will follow in Notre Cemetery, West Warwick. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, 495 Mammoth Rd., Manchester, NH 03104 in her memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com

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(03/06/15) Warwick- Barbara A. Riggs, 80, died Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of William J. Riggs, Jr. with whom she celebrated just shy of 60 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Providence, the youngest of eight children of the late John (Jack) and M. Josephine (Walsh) McGrath, Barbara devoted her life to her loving husband, her adoring family and painting in the style of the Old Masters. She was a passionate and accomplished artist whose work earned her an invitation to paint at the Louvre in Paris. In addition to her painting she loved to travel, spending time in Europe and sailing with her husband on their boat through the Caribbean, Florida, and New England. She loved spending summers with her young family at their beach house in Bonnett Shores, sailing, golfing, playing tennis and skiing. She was exceedingly elegant and irrepressibly joyous. Barbara had large group of wonderful friends who brought immense pleasure to her life. She was a member of the Fort Myers Art Club, The Warwick Country Club, and The Landings, as well as a past member of the Providence Art Club and the Handicraft Club. Along with having a long time home in Warwick Neck, she and her husband Bill have been residents of Fort Myers, FL for the past 22 years. She is survived by her children: Cyndi Macliver (John) of Warwick, William J. Riggs, III (Karen) of South Kingstown, Susan Collier (the late Glen Collier, David Fox) of Warwick, and Douglas Riggs (Lexie) of East Greenwich; three sisters: Elizabeth Perry of Warwick, Frances Martin and Jean Staples of Attleboro, MA, two brothers: John McGrath of Attleboro, MA and Edward McGrath of Cranston. She was the loving grandmother of eight grandchildren: Ashley McMullan (Keegan), Kristin Macliver (Kyle Grainey), Austin Collier, Alexandra Collier, Michelle Riggs, Kyle Riggs, Katelyn Riggs, and Amy Riggs, two great grandchildren: Owen Grainey and Avery McMullan, two step grandchildren: Jay Macliver and Taryn Smith, and four step great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by siblings James McGrath and Hope Faust. Funeral Monday at 8:30 AM from Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Mass of Christian burial at St. Kevin’s Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick at 10 AM. Calling hours Sunday 3-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 are appreciated. Remembrances may be shared online at carpenterjenks.com.

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(03/06/15) Pawtucket – Tula (Panichas) Kattke, 96, of Pawtucket, died Thursday, March 5, at the Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Kattke. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Thomas and Daspena (Kanolas) Panichas, she had lived in Pawtucket for most of her life, and resided for fifteen years in Florida. Mrs. Kattke was the owner of the former Tula’s Gift Shop in Central Falls. She had also worked at MetLife, where she was the first woman hired in the State of Rhode Island. For fifteen years, she had worked in surveillance at the former Fernandes Supermarket and Big G Stores, at their headquarters in Norton, Mass. She was an original WAC in 1943 serving in the U.S. Army Women’s Auxillary Corps, before being transferred to the Army Air Corps’ Eastern Flying Training Command at Maxwell Field, Alabama. A member of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, she was active in the church’s St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Society. She is survived by her daughter, Maria Palmieri of Greenville; her daughter-in-law, Joan Kattke of Florida; one brother, Anthony T. Panichas of Providence; and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Philip R. Kattke, the sister of the late James T. Panichas and George T. Panichas, and the mother-in-law of the late Joseph Palmieri. Her funeral will be held Monday, March 9 at 11:00 a.m. in the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 97 Walcott Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call prior to the service from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Society, c/o Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 97 Walcott Street, Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 would be appreciated. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

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(03/07/15) George Rego, 91, retired Fall River Firefighter and Navy veteran of WW II, of Foster St., Fall River, husband of Helen M. (Medeiros) Rego, died Friday, March 6, 2015 following a long illness. Besides his wife of 57 years, he leaves four children, George Rego, Jr. and his wife Donna of Norfolk, VA, Andrew Rego of Raynham, MA, Shirley Black of Dayville, CT and Marie Rego of Fall River; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Laura Medeiros of Fall River and nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Manuel and Emily (Pacheco Medeiros) Rego and the brother of the late Manuel, Frank and David Rego and Phoebe Rodrigues. George’s family would like to thank his niece Joyce who visited him every week. Private funeral arrangements entrusted to AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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(03/07/15) Susan (Allard) Sweeney, 53, of Fall River, died Sunday, March 1, 2015. She was employed by Bristol Community College and enjoyed, arts & crafts and painting. She leaves her parents, Rene and Madelyn (Mitchell) Allard; two sons, Sean and Michael Sweeney and her former husband Michael Sweeney, all of Fall River and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held Thursday, March 12, at 9:00 a.m. from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at Holy Name Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial, private. Visitation, Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. LARGE PARKING AREA & BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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(03/07/15) Pawtucket – Annie (Rushton) Clement, 85, of Pawtucket died Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Clement. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Fred and Alice (Kirk) Rushton, she had lived in South Attleboro for many years before moving to Pawtucket this past year. Mrs. Clement was a spinner at the former Lebanon Knitting Mills, Pawtucket and later was the owner of El Poco Casa Ceramic Shop in South Attleboro for 12 years before retiring. She is survived by one daughter, Cynthia A. Clement and her fiancé, John Cardinale of Pawtucket; four sons, Michael T. Clement and his wife, Shirley of The Villages, FL, Thomas E. Clement and his wife, Patricia of Maine, Lawrence S. Clement and his late wife, Lorraine of Lincoln, and Sean M. Clement and his wife, Karen of Norfolk, MA; thirteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and several great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her “adopted” daughter, Denise Perkoski of Lincoln. Her funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 11 at 10 A.M. at Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Tuesday 5-8 P.M. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com.

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(03/06/15) Joan (Underhill) Wheaton, 82, of Warwick passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Wheaton. Born on Captiva Island, Florida, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Jean (Futch) Underhill. Mrs. Wheaton was a Supervisor in the Accounting Dept. of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI until her retirement. She was the beloved mother of Michael E. Wheaton of West Warwick, William G. Wheaton and his wife Terry of Charlestown, Robert Charles Wheaton and his wife Donna of Cranston, Jean D. Iacono and her husband Steven of Stuart, FL and Donna L. Dubois and her husband Paul of Warwick. Loving grandmother of William G. Wheaton, Jr., Donald E. Wheaton, Stacey D’Antuono and Ashley, Samantha and Madison Wheaton. Cherished great grandmother of Harmony Rose Wheaton, Donald E. Wheaton, III, Troy Jeffrey Wheaton, Carter P. D’Antuono, Mackenzie J. D’Antuono and Hunter R. Broz. Caring sister of Jack Underhill, David Underhill and June Hansen, all of Florida, Letha Lowry of Georgia and Linda Sweeney of North Carolina. Funeral Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated. Arrangements by THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME.

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(03/09/15) Richard R. Gaccione Sr., 72, of Antoinette Street, Pawcatuck, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT. He is survived by his wife, Evelina (Giardino) Gaccione of Pawcatuck, his son, Richard R. Gaccione Jr., husband of Sandy, of North Stonington, his daughter, Ann M. McCart, wife of Joe, of Shelton, his four grandchildren, Sara Gaccione, Katie Gaccione, Meghan McCart and Lauren McCart, and his sisters, Josephine Feraco and Susie DesJarlais, both of Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High Street, Westerly on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 10:00 am. There are no calling hours. Burial will be private. Funeral services are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard’s name can be made to the Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, 4900 Lewis Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. For online condolences please visit www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com

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(03/09/15) Myra J. Cole, 69, of Stone Street, Coventry, RI, passed away on Monday, March, 9, 2015 at Philip Hulitar Home & Hospice Care of RI, Providence, RI. Born in Providence, RI, she was the wife of David P. Cole, Sr. They were married for fifty years. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elmira (Bibeau) Hallam. Myra was a bus driver for the Town of Coventry for many years. Besides her husband she is survived by three children; David P. Cole, Jr. and his wife Cherie, Jeannette M. Shoulberg and her husband Todd, Dianna L. Cordova and her husband Julio, three brothers; Raymond Hallam, Kenneth Hallam and Dennis Hallam, six grandchildren; James, Misty, Stacy, Austin, Sirena and Jacob and three great grandchildren; Desiree, Alayna and Jacob. She was predeceased by a brother; Phillip Hallam. Her services will be private and are under the direction of Gorton-Menard Funeral Home and Crematory, 721 Washington Street, Coventry, RI. For online condolences please visit www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com .

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(03/09/15) Manville – Leo O. Laferriere, 82, of Old River Road, died Saturday, March 7, at home. Born in Manville, a son of the late Lionel and Mirza (Beaudoin) Laferriere, he had been a lifelong resident of the village. Mr. Laferriere worked as a machinist in the Aerospace Engineering Division of Pratt & Whitney, retiring in 1991. A Korean War veteran, he had served in the 5th Cavalry Division of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his two sons, Robert Laferriere of West Virginia, and David Laferriere of Connecticut; six sisters, Claire Laprade of Manville, Pauline Filion of Manville, Simone Lefrancois of Blackstone, Ma, Lucille Marcotte of North Smithfield, Lorraine Babbit of Manville, and Denise Hogue of North Smithfield; two brothers, John Laferriere of Manville, and Raoul “Ralph” Laferriere of Manville; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late John Laferriere, and the brother of the late Rita Simonini. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 14, at 10:00 a.m. in St. James Church, 33 Division Street, Manville. Burial, with military honors, will follow in St. James Cemetery, Manville. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Laferriere’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 3004, Warwick, R.I. 02886 would be appreciated. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements entrusted to Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

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(03/09/15) Melvin C. \”Joe\” Angilly, Jr., 72, of Warwick passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sandra P. (Clesas), R.N. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Melvin C. Angilly, Sr. and Frances J. (Souza) Angilly. Mr. Angilly was a Sales Associate for Home Depot in South Attleboro, MA for 20 years and was previously a Police Officer. He served as a Sergeant in The United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was the loving father of Peter S. Angilly (W.F.D.) and his wife Linda of Cranston, David J. Angilly (W.F.D.) and his wife Peggy of Marblehead, MA and Kristen P. Polseno and her husband Frederick of Scituate. Cherished grandfather of Scott, Jason, Ryan and Mia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 10:00 am in St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 pm in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 would be appreciated.

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(03/11/15) FINNERTY, Leonard J. “Lenny”, 83, of Log Bridge Road, Summit, passed away, Sunday, March 8, 2015 at home. He was the husband of Esther M. (Andrews) Finnerty. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Peter J. and M. Regina (Donahue) Finnerty. He resided in Summit for most of his life. Mr. Finnerty was a foreman at American Standard for 25 years and the owner of Summit Propane Gas for 15 years before retiring. He was a Korean War Navy Veteran and loved his animals. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Sean M. Finnerty of West Warwick and Gavin W. Finnerty of Cranston; a daughter, Sharon S. Smith of West Greenwich; two brothers, Raymond Finnerty and Peter Finnerty both of Hope; two sisters, Carolyn Edison of Akron, Ohio and Sheila M. Cabral of West Warwick and five grandchildren. He was the brother of the late J. Paul, Robert, Edward, Richard, Dennis and James Finnerty. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a service on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 12 noon in the HENAULT – GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy Street, West Warwick. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 11:00 am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Beacon Hospice, 1130 Ten Rod Road, Suite C104, North Kingstown, RI 02852 in his memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com

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(03/12/15) Mary S. (Slowik) Douglas, 97, of Somerset, passed away peacefully Monday, March 9, 2015 with her son and caregiver Richard by her side. She was the wife of the late Sgt. 1st Class William Douglas, U.S. Army. She leaves her son Richard Douglas of Somerset and granddaughters, Chelsea and Lindsay Douglas, both of Florida. She was the mother of the late Somerset High School Basketball Standout Robert W. Douglas and John R. Douglas. Her funeral will be held Monday at 9:00 a.m. from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at St. Thomas More Church, Somerset at 10:00 a.m. Burial, Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Visitation, Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. LARGE PARKING AREA & BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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(03/12/15) Josephine Niewola, 91, formerly of Washington St., Fall River, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Josephine (Rusinski) Niewola. Josephine was employed by Shelburne Shirt Co. for more than 30 years and then by St. Anne’s Hospital until retirement. She was an active member of St. Stanislaus Parish. She will be lovingly remembered by her family for her faith, generosity, sense of humor and for her wonderful cooking and baking skills. She leaves siblings, Helen Little and her husband Ken, and Mary Niewola, all of Fall River and John Niewola of Connecticut and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Stasia Ouellette, Anna Desjardins and Edward Niewola. Her funeral will be held Monday, March 16, at 9:30 a.m. from the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at St. Stanislaus Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation, Monday morning prior to the funeral from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. LARGE PARKING AREA & BARRIER-FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Stanislaus School Endowment Fund, PO Box 300, Fall River MA 02724. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com.

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(03/11/15) Woonsocket – Nikolay A. Kandelaki, 23, of Sweet Avenue, died unexpectedly, Monday, March 9, 2015, home. Born in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, he was the beloved son of Alexander and Olga (Chesnokova) Kandelaki. At the age of one, he emigrated from Georgia with his family to the United States, and lived most of his life in North Providence and West Warwick before moving to Woonsocket. Mr. Kandelaki worked in the warehouse of Garelick Farms. He loved playing his guitar, and was passionate about playing computer games. Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister, Alexandra Kandelaki of West Warwick; two brothers, Zachary Kandelaki of Westfield, Massachusetts, and David Kandelaki of Johnston; his maternal grandfather, Ivan Chesnokova; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A graveside service will take place Friday, March 13, at 2:00 p.m. in North Burial Ground, 5 Branch Avenue, Providence. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call Friday from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

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(03/12/15) Sheila Webster Mooney, 71, of Lincoln, RI, died peacefully after a long illness with her husband David at her side on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Sheila was the salutatorian of her Limestone, ME high school class in 1961, the same year she was named The Potato Blossom Queen. She attended Colby College for three years and went on to receive her BA and MA from The University of Rhode Island. She was a dedicated advocate of the developmentally disabled and in the 1970s served on the Board of Directors of Meeting Street School and The State Commission for the Developmentally Disabled. She later began a career in marketing and public relations that took her from Dartmouth Medical Center in New Hampshire to Kent Hospital RI, Gilbane Properties and finally the Choate, Hall & Stewart law firm in Boston where she retired in 1989. In retirement, Sheila resurrected her passions for painting, photography & writing. Her paintings won awards in several juried shows and she was especially proud to show her work at the Wickford Art Festival in Rhode Island. Sheila started an online company to sell her watercolor note cards and published a book about her journey with multiple chronic illnesses called “A Vexation of the Spirit.” She greatly enjoyed gardening, flowers being her favorite painting inspiration. Sheila was a kind, strong, independent woman of style and grace and brought her character and values to all her endeavors. A good friend and listener, she was often sought out for advice and empathy. Having been inspired by her husband Dave, Sheila believed that laughter and music were keys to a good life. Theirs was a special, loving relationship. Sheila is survived by her beloved husband David M. Mooney, and her children Michael Pierce of Centreville, Virginia; Sharon Misale and her husband Christopher, of Willimantic,Connecticut; Mark Pierce and his wife Sara of West Hartford, Connecticut. Sheila is also survived by seven dearly loved grandchildren and her first husband, Rodney Pierce of Tolland, Connecticut. She also leaves her sister-in law, Mary Webster, and niece Jennifer Pinette of Limestone, Maine, and her lifelong friend Susan Thompson Cloutier of Topsham, Maine. Sheila was predeceased by her parents, Eva (McLaughlin) and Harold Webster, and brother, Jerome Webster all of Limestone, Maine. Friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday March 21, 2015 at 11am at Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln RI. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to St. Labre Indian School, 1000 Tongue River Rd. Ashland, Montana 59003 or to The American Cancer Society at m.cancer.org. For directions and guest book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com

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(03/12/15) Woonsocket – Eileen D. Rogan, 89, of St. Joseph Street, died Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Trinity Health Center, Woonsocket. She was the beloved wife of the late James H. Rogan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Rudy Fournier and Esther (Gallant) Heon, she had lived most of her life in Seekonk and Norton, Massachusetts. Mrs. Rogan had worked for many years as a housekeeper at Wheaton College, Norton. Alongside her husband, she was an active member for many years of the V.F.W. Post #8049, Norton, where had served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Fuller, and her husband Richard, of Sangerville, Maine, Christine Foster, and her husband Alan, of Pensacola, Florida, and Sandra Beach, and her husband David, of Woonsocket; one son, James Rogan of Attleboro, Massachusetts; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Arnold Heon and Anna Smith; and the mother-in-law of the late Deborah Rogan. Her funeral will be celebrated Monday, March 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln. Burial will be in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Massachusetts. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call prior to the service on Monday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Rogan’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Rhode Island Chapter, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, R.I. 02906 would be appreciated. For directions and guest book, please visit www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com

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(03/13/15) Adelina (Meringolo) Gaccione, 81, of Boiling Springs Avenue, Westerly, passed away on Friday morning, March 13, 2015 at the Westerly Hospital. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Angelo Gaccione in 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Maria L. Alviani, wife of Alfred, of Westerly, her daughter, Gina Gray, wife of James E. Jr., of Gray’s Boat Yard, Westerly, four grandchildren, Jennifer, Nico, Andrew and Frank, her sister, Angelina Meringolo of Italy, many nieces and nephews in America and Italy and brothers and sisters-in-law. She was also pre-deceased by her brothers, Angelo, Nunziato and Vincenzino and her sister, Assunta. Mrs. Gaccione was born in Italy on January 24, 1934, the daughter of the late Carmeno and Maria (Vocatura) Meringolo. She worked for many years at Yardney’s and also worked at Coastline Laundry of Westerly. Adelina was a loving mother who enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren. They were her life. She was a kind, thoughtful woman who always thought of others before herself. She had many friends who loved, respected and trusted her. She enjoyed cooking, making soupy, gardening, walking with friends, helping others and was devoted to her faith as a member of St. Pius X Church of Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm Street, Westerly. There will be no procession from the funeral home. Burial will take place at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. Calling hours will take place at Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly on Sunday, March 15, from 4:00-7:00 pm. For online condolences please visit www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com

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(03/13/15) Doris A. (Hall) Kazanjian, of Warwick, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Brentwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Joseph Gagliardi and the late Serop Kazanjian. Born in Warwick, Doris was a daughter of the late Harry and Adeline (Randall) Hall-Feelove. Doris was employed as an attendant at the Ladd School until retirement. She is survived by her beloved children: John J. Gagliardi of East Greenwich, James F. Gagliardi of West Greenwich, Christine “Tina” Erwin and Debbie Gagliardi, both of Cave Junction, Oregon; a sister: Adeline King of New Jersey; five Grandchildren and four Great-Grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Vicki Ann Gagliardi and sister of the late Harry M. Hall. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral service on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 7 PM in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 5 PM – 7 PM. Burial will be private.

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(03/14/15) HEATH, David E., was born in Providence, to Erwin L. and Evelyn L. (Morrissette) Heath; and died on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at age 77. He is survived by his sisters, Carolyn Heath of Quartz Hill, California, Sally McAllister of Hampden, Maine, Thelma Berthel of Alton, New Hampshire, nieces Dona Kozash and Diane Momberger and nephew Daniel McAllister, three grand-nephews, two grand-nieces and a great grand-niece. David graduated Mt. Pleasant High School in 1956. Shortly thereafter, he joined the United States Air Force. Unfortunately, following basic training, Airman Heath, contracted viral pneumonia. Several bouts with the illness caused David to need part of his left lung removed which ultimately ended his military career possibilities. After a year long recovery from the major surgery, Mr. Heath was given an honorable discharge. Throughout his life, however, planes, jets, air shows, along with movies and documentaries about them remained of great interest to him. Upon returning home to Rhode Island, David took employment as a truck driver which had been his occupational choice since boyhood. Because of the partial left lung, however, Dave could not pass a union physical. So in the subsequent 40+ years, he drove for a number of non-Teamster companies as well as having some years as an owner-operator. These factors made his way a bit tougher, but Dave never gave up. He drove under very strenuous conditions which in turn caused him a number of maladies over the years. When 95% blockage in his main artery was diagnosed, David’s four doctors told him he had to take a medical disability and they jointly wrote the recommendation letter to the state. It was approved just shy of the traditional retirement age. Though never married, Mr. Heath lived a very full life as a dedicated professional truck driver. Over the years, David saw many interesting sites in the 48 contiguous United States as he drove. During any down time while awaiting loads, he took advantage of his proximity to various American attractions including vehicle races from midgets to big rigs and his favorite NASCAR events. Over the years, when off the road, Dave enjoyed and erected to perfection building projects. He raised the family camp, dug out and bricked in a full basement; plus put electrical and plumbing fixtures in the rustic Maine property. He also built a two story barn/garage by the camp; and built a \”more than sturdy\” accessory building beside his home in R.I. On the not so pleasant side of his profession, David also had a some pretty serious road condition / weather-related incidents. The worst was on the CT. Turnpike in 1970. That particular one was a multi-vehicle and multi-fatality accident. “But for the grace of God”, attention to the circumstances and quick reflexes, enabled Dave to turn his 18 wheeler down into the median to avoid hitting the two tractor trailers in front of him that were already bursting into flame; when yet another gasoline tanker behind him hit those in front. Mr. Heath had to climb out through the missing windshield. Fortunately, some good samaritans helped to drag him away from the approaching fuel and fire. Everything burned so badly that the remains of all 4 trucks plus two cars fit into about a 50’X50’ section of the salvage yard. In his early adulthood, Mr. Heath’s folks suggested there was no need for him to pay rent or mortgage on a place that would be empty the bulk of each month. So since his employment kept him on the roads more than at home, other than his time in the USAF and a few years in Arizona, David Heath lived the balance of his life at the family home in Providence. It had been his parents’ and maternal grandparents before him, then became his. Mr. Heath was a regular communicant of St. Anthony of Padua parish, frequently serving as usher after his retirement. He was a good person, a loyal friend and an exceptionally devoted son. No person ever took care of their parents as well as Dave did. When not on the road, David helped his parents to maintain their property. After his disability declaration, which coincided with his mother’s declining years, he did everything including taking her for doctor appointments, shopping, banking errands and more. While caring for his Mom and in the years since, David began to enjoy watching and participating in TV game shows to keep his memory keen and mind active. His legacy is that he was a truly honest man never compromising his character nor beliefs. His funeral will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 8:45 am from the PRATA-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 78 Providence Street, West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am in St. Anthony Church, 547 Plainfield Street, Providence. Interment will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Monday 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to: The American Lung Association, Veterans Support Organization of New England; and Paralyzed Veterans of America. Information and condolences, please visit: www.pratagallogly.com

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