All Obituaries

Vartan “Bob” Vartanian, 92, born in Providence and raised in NYC, died peacefully on September 7th, 2019.  Mr. Vartanian was the son of Matthews and Khosrovidookht “Kay” Vartanian.  He is survived by his wife Anita (Chaputian) Vartanian of 62 years with whom he had 4 children, Hugh Vartanian (wife Luann Colombo), April Vartanian, Byron Vartanian and Margaret Harris; and 4 grandchildren, Delaney Kay Vartanian, Douglas Matthew Vartanian (whom Bob and his wife...

Marion M Waitt 93, passed away on August 26, 2018 at home with her family. She was the wife of the late Leonard A Waitt. Sister of the late Eleanor T Munro.  Daughter of the late Robert F Munro and Annie M Pearse    She was a member of the Riverside Congregational Church. She had been very active in numerous church and neighborhood groups.   Hobbies:Bowling,  gardening, knitting.  She enjoyed sitting in the sun. Loved animals always had cats....

  Col. Ernest J. Graustein born October 7, 1924 in Cambridge MA, passed away on August 24, 2019. He was the husband of Helen (King) Graustein of 71 years. He leaves 6 children: Robert of Barrington, Diane Hutton and her husband Gordon of Barrington, Karen Power of Warwick, Greg and his wife Dee of Barrington and the late Richard and wife Grace and  Stephen. He also leave 10 grandchildren and 9 great grand children.   He graduated with a degree in Mathematics from Boston...

Terry Ann (Davey) Simoes, 55, of East Providence passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 surrounded by family.  Terry is now where she needs to be and no longer in pain. God received her into the arms of her beloved husband, Joseph Simoes, Jr. She was born in Providence to Brenda L. (Colaneri) and James R. Davey of Rumford. Terry was known for her sarcastic sense of humor. She was also an avid reader of romance novels, loved going to the movies, playing piano, and going to Disney...

Alan V. Dupont, 58, originally of Riverside, passed away on November 24, 2018 in St. Petersburg, FL. He was a son of the late Paul and Mildred (Mello) Dupont. He is survived by one brother, Paul Dupont Jr. of Riverside.Alan worked in construction and interior design. He was a 1979 graduate of East Providence High School. Alan had a passion for collecting, buying and selling antiques. A Funeral service will be held on Tuesday August 6, 2019 AT 10:00 am in the Smith-Mason Funeral Home, 398...

76, of Bristol, RI, and formerly of Riverside, passed away on July 27, 2019 at home. Born in Providence, RI he was the son of the late Willard M. Jocelyn and Norma A. Jocelyn (Thorpe). He survived by his wife, Christine Jocelyn (Theroux). They would have celebrated their 25th anniversary on September 3rd. Dick was an avid fisherman, duck hunter, and gardener, growing the most beautiful dahlias and roses. He graduated from East Providence High School and began his career at Brown & Sharpe...

Paul Dupont, Sr. (Red), a lifelong resident of Riverside, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Linn Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Mildred (Mello) Dupont. Born in Central Falls, RI he was a son of the late Victor and Maria (Van Thyune) Dupont. He is survived by one son, Paul Dupont, Jr. of Riverside. He was the father of the late Alan Dupont. Paul worked as a tool maker for Spiedel, for many years before retiring. He served in the United States Coast Guard during...

Edith L. (Kniveton) Seifert, 93, a lifelong resident of Riverside, RI, passed away peacefully at the Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Center on July 26,2019.   Edith the daughter of the late Ernest and Grace (Houghtaling) Kniveton, was born on August 8, 1925. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Seifert, to whom she was married to for 44 years.   Edith was a past president and lifetime member of the Oldham school PTA; she was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in...

John H. Hawkins, age 60, of Barrington passed away on July 21,2019 at Briarcliffe Manor where he was well cared for by an amazingly competent staff.  John’s life was full and revolved around sailing, and the marine industry.  As a young boy he participated in The RI Special Olympics, enjoyed boating in all capacities, fishing, swimming and working at the family boatyard in Bristol.  John graduated from Barrington High School ‘77, and he started working at Goetz...

Stephen W. Graustein, passed away on July 20, 2019 at Miriam Hospital. Born in Arlington, MA, he was the son of Helen (King) Graustein and the late Ernest J. Graustein. He leaves one son, Patrick Graustein and one daughter, Katelyn Graustein, and two grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Thursday August 29. 2019 from 4-7:00 PM in the Smith-Mason Funeral Home, 398 Willett Avenue, Riverside. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday August 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM in Saint Alexander's...