All Obituaries

Laura Belle Lupton Swain, or "Lolly" to her friends and associates, died peacefully Wednesday at her home in Barrington, RI, with her family at her side. She was 96. Herbert Woodward Swain, her beloved husband of 68 years, predeceased her in 2011. A true California beauty, known for her love of life, her laugh, charm, and old-school “gumption,” Laura was loved by everyone who had the good fortune of knowing her. She was creative in her kitchen, her garden  and...

Robert J. Graustein 73 of Warren, RI passed away on April 22, 2023. Born in Chelsea MA.  He was the son of the late Ernest J. Graustein and Helen T. (King) Graustein Bob has resided at Waterview Condominiums in Warren since 2021.  Prior to this he  was a long time resident of Barrington, RI. Bob worked at Sherman Williams for 30+ yrs. before taking a job at  Home Depot. He retired from Home Depot as part of the MET Team, a position he really enjoyed. After attending...

Hugh Willoughby, 91, of Arnold Street, Riverside, a retired teacher and guidance counselor, died April 10, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Raymond Royce Willoughby and the late Miranda Goodrie Willoughby, Mr. Willoughby was for many years on the faculty of East Providence High School, serving in both the English and the Guidance departments. Between his two periods of employment in East Providence, he was a member of the Rhode Island...

Donna J. Choate (Gamage), 66, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 in her home surrounded by loved ones.  Born in Riverside, RI, Donna always reminisced about the Crescent Park Looff Carousel and Haines Memorial State Park; where her and her husband’s love story began. Donna received her Master’s degree from Salve Regina and was a Holistic Counselor. She was a healer and lover of crystals and astrology and received many accolades for her ability of...

Steven Santos, 67, of Riverside, passed away at home on April 2, 2023. A lifelong East Providence resident, he was the son of the late Edward and Martha Santos. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Clarke) Santos. Steven was a graduate of East Providence High School, Providence College, and Bryant University, retiring from Lifespan Risk Services in 2020. He was a member of St. Brendan’s church where he served as a CYO advisor and Eucharistic Minister. He was active on the East...

Barbara J. Crocker, 97, of Riverside, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2023, surrounded by members of her extended family and the caring and compassionate staff at Crestwood Nursing Home in Warren. She was the beloved wife of her soulmate and best friend, the late Roland F. Crocker. Barbara was a proud native of Bethel, Maine, born on May 3, 1925 to the late Wallace and Lilias Coolidge and was sister to the late Edgar A. Coolidge (his late wife, Mina). Barbara is survived by her nephew,...

Shirley M. Savory, 88, of Warwick passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  Born in Pomham Terrace, East Providence she was the daughter of the late Howarth and Mabel (Armitage) Gregory. She served as a special needs bus monitor for the Warwick School Department for many years.  She loved watching the Red Sox and had a thorough knowledge of the game and all the players.  Music was always an important part of her life.  In her early...

Craig Edward Cooke, 46 of Seekonk, MA. passed away on March 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Michelle A. (Goudreau) Cooke  and was the adoring father of Ava E. Castino both of Seekonk, MA. Born in Providence on July 28th,1976 his was the beloved son of Edward S. and Kathy J. (Fairbrother) Cooke of Rehoboth, MA. He leaves a beloved brother, Michael V. Cooke and his wife Lacey and neices, Sadie and Sawyer of...

Anita G. (Gamble) Goff,  96, of Barrington RI passed peacefully on March 5, 2023.  She was lovingly cared for the last two years by the dedicated staff at the Life Care Center of Attleboro MA.  A longtime resident of Barrington, RI, she was married for 53 years to her beloved husband Richard E. Goff Jr. (2001).  Born July 25, 1926 in Woodbury, NJ, Anita was the daughter of Edward H. and M. Gladys (Thornton) Gamble.  Anita is survived by her sons Richard E. Goff...

David D. Peterson 68,  of Riverside, R.I. passed away on Monday,  February 27, 2023 at the Brentwood Nursing home, Warwick,  R.I. David was born in Providence, R.I. in 1954 to Rudolph, E and Gloria (Newhall) Peterson. He was a graduate of East Providence High School class of 1972. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1976 followed by a masters degree in accounting, both from Providence College. David spent the majority of his career working for the State of Rhode Island...