All Obituaries

David A. Amaral, 93, of Riverside, RI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Dorothy (Reed) Amaral for 68 years. He was a proud Army veteran, having served in World War II.  He attended East Providence High School and received an associate’s degree from Johnson & Wales.  He worked for many years at Bonanza Bus Lines in Providence in the ticketing office.  He retired in 1989 and enjoyed a long and healthy...

William E. "Billy" Hassell 66, of Riverside, died peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.  He fought very hard against the odds, a courageous battle with lung and heart disease.  He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Ricci) Hassell, together for 52 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Charles W. Sr. and Elizabeth (Walmsley) Hassell, he was a lifelong resident of Riverside. Mr. Hassell was a master of all trades.  He was a...

Roger S. Orefice Jr. age 90, of Riverside, RI died peacefully on March 11, 2021 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Jean A. (Gilmore)  Orefice. Roger was born in Bristol RI,  the son of the late Roger and Bridget (Tamarro) Orefice. Mr. Orefice served as a Corporal during the Korean War in the United States Army. He is survived by his “special” friend  Jennifer, nephews; Roger Orefice and his wife Fran, Anthony Orefice, Michael...

Puleston, Judith H., age 85 of Barrington, RI passed away peacefully in her home on March 2, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Vaughan and Lois (Morse) Harmon and grew up in Winchester, MA. She was a graduate of The Winsor School and Boston University College of Education. She received a Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling and social work from Rhode Island College and later worked in private practice in Providence.She and former husband Bob survived an airplane...

Donald L Mailhot, known as Ducky, passed away February 28, 2021 peacefully surrounded by his wife of 64 years Pat (Glancy) and loving family, ten days before his 84th birthday. Born March 10th, 1937 in Lincoln Rhode Island to Joseph and Rosella (Harvey) Mailhot.  He leaves a beloved son, Douglas (Laurie) Mailhot. A granddaughter Meaghan (John) Cardin and two great Grandsons, Cameron and Brayden Cardin all of Cumberland. In addition, he leaves a beloved grandson Matthew (Shelby Rodgers)...

Kelley, Rose S. (Steadman), 88, of Riverside, RI, passed peacefully on February 24, 2021. Rose was the wife of Frances W. Kelley. Born on Block Island to William Steadman and Martha Renolds (Steadman), Rose was an 80 Year resident of East Providence/Riverside. She was a former postmistress of Barrington College until it closed, and a long-time clerk of Meadowcrest Pharmacy. Alway a people person, she was a friend to all she met. A Long time member of the Riverside Covenant Church and a...

Margaret Florence (Ingram) Adams, 90, of Newton, Massachusetts died peacefully on February 21 from complications following a fall. Known as Florence, she was a lover of music and jazz radio. She was a professional singer of jazz and standards for over 40 years. Born in Providence on April 18, 1930 to William Ingram and Winifred (Steele) Ingram, she grew up in Swansea, Massachusetts, graduating from Joseph Case High School in 1948. Florence worked in a lab at Brown University, and then at...

Williams, Graham Campbell age 86 of Sandwich MA passed away Sunday, February 7th, 2021. Graham grew up in Hawthorne, NJ. He raised his family in Oakland, NJ and then moved to Sandwich (Cape Cod) MA. Graham (Will) worked for Englewood Tire Distributors in Englewood, NJ for 35 years. He eventually rose to the position of vice president. Anyone who had the opportunity to work with him saw he was the hardest working person they knew. After Graham moved to Sandwich he worked for Cape Tire and...

Bonnie A. Filippo (Norton) 73, of Woodcrest Drive died peacefully Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Miriam Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Richard G. Filippo for 51 years.  Born in Newport, RI she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Barbara Norton.   She was a lifelong resident of Riverside.  She leaves a daughter Kimberly Filippo of Rumford, son Gregory Filippo of Barrington, her sister Colleen Hermannsson of Portsmouth her brother Ken Slater of Delaware, 4...

Robert R. Faulkner, loving husband, father, grandfather, and businessman who had an affinity for fedoras, died Feb. 1 at 87. He was married for 57 years to his heart’s desire Pamela (Crossley) Faulkner.   Born Jan. 14, 1934, Bob was raised in Attleboro, Mass. by the late Herbert and Ruth (Cunliffe) Faulkner. He was predeceased by his patient and erudite sister Jean Archard and her steadfast husband Calvin.   Bob’s work ethic manifested early. From childhood through...