All Obituaries

Joan Whitney (Gotwals) Schaefer, 86, of Barrington, RI, died with grace and peace on November 2, 2020. She was born April 9, 1934 in Philadelphia, the daughter of Vira and Benjamin Gotwals, and beloved sister to Kiki, Ginny, and Mimi. Active all her life, she studied ballet and was a swimming champion in her youth. Her favorite times occurred in Wellsville, NY (her Mother’s home town), where her family would visit her numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and spen summers on Cuba Lake....

Oliva, Arthur M., 94 of Providence, formerly of Barrington, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Hope Hospice. He was the son of the late Michele and Theresa (Page) Oliva.   Arthur was a Brown University graduate and a WWII Army Veteran. He worked as a Math Teacher for the East Providence School Department before retiring. He was a communicant of St. Sebastian Church, Providence, RI.    He was the brother of the late, Pasquale Oliva, James Oliva, Antonette Lombardi,...

 93, of Barrington, died peacefully on October 2, 2020.  Born in Paris, France, she was the daughter of Malia and Georges Lurje, both of whom died in the Holocaust. Following her emigration to United States in 1947, she worked in New York for International Flavors and Fragrances as a perfume sniffer.  In 1980, Irene and her late husband, Alan, moved to Barrington, where they lived for many years. Irene had a true love for animals, especially cats, of which she adopted many...

The love of family and friends (in person and virtually) surrounded Lillian Sievert Solvang as Jesus led her to Heaven on 30 September 2020. She joins her husband of 63 years, Capt. Arthur Solvang, her parents August and Margaret Sievert, her brother Artie and sister-in-law Vera Sievert.  Mourning her are her children: Elna Solvang of Moorhead, MN; Arthur Solvang, Jr. of Willow, AK; Mark Solvang of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and Elyn Solvang-Moscicki (Henry Moscicki) of Batavia, NY, along...

HENDERSON, Richard “Rick” J., 70, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2020 at RI Hospital. He was the loving husband of Diane (Ridgway) Henderson for 43 years. Born in Waukegan, IL to Martin and Edna (Hoggan) Henderson, Rick grew up in the San Fernando Valley of CA.  He studied mathematics at California State University-Northridge. He enjoyed a career as a computer systems analyst and senior engineer working for Sperry Corporation in various locations. In...

Donald F. McKellar, Jr., 75 of North Scituate, RI passed away on September 26, 2020. Born in Hartford, CT., he was the son of the late Donald F. and Mary C. (Sadosky) McKellar, Sr. Donald worked as a Regional Sales Representative for Olympic Adhesives until his retirement. Donald was passionate about hunting, fishing, and wildlife and cared deeply about the environment. He was a member of the Cranston Fish and Game Association, where he made many friends. Donald is survived by a daughter,...

Helen T. Graustein 92, of Barrington, RI died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 6, 2020. She was the wife of the late Ernest J. Graustein.  Born in Cambridge, MA., she was the daughter of William and Helen King. Helen had been a resident of Barrington for the last 53 Years. She was the loving mother of six children, Robert Graustein, the late Richard Graustein his wife Grace, the late Stephen Graustein, Diane Hutton her husband Gordon, Karen Power, Greg...

Eileen G. Major, 96 formally of Riverside, RI, passed away on September 6, 2020, at Brentwood Assisted Living in Ocala, Florida.  She was the wife of the late Edward H. Major Sr., and her son, Edward H. Major, Jr. preceded her in death. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Charles G. and Antoinette R, (Taillon) Duckworth.  Mrs Major was employed by Fleet Bank for 26 years and retired as a Banking Officer. Mrs. Major is survived by one daughter, Eileen M. Major...

Elvira Cimini age 95 passed into eternal rest on September 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Paul Cimini and the partner of Peter Cimini with whom she lived. Born in Providence, Vera was the daughter of Philip and Frances (Pustorino) Notargiacomo.  She was a banquet manager at the Holiday Inn in South Attleboro, Massachusetts prior to her retirement. Vera is survived by her sons, Arthur Cimini and his wife Linda, and David Cimini, Sr. and...

Ragan, Marilyn A., (Viveros),66, of Malta Street, Seekonk, MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 27, 2020. She was the wife of the late Jerry Ragan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Manuel and Katherine (Cornell) Viveros, she lived in Seekonk, MA for 36 years. Mrs. Ragan was an Inspector for the V.H. Blackinton Co., North Attleboro, MA for the past 30 years. Marilyn enjoyed a cup of coffee, playing the slot machines and spending time with her loving...