All Obituaries

Ernest P. Winslow, 99 of East Providence, RI passed away Tuesday September 18, 2018 at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care of Rhode Island. He was the husband of the late Gladys A. (Reney) Winslow. Born in Providence, RI he was a son of the late Harold E. and Bertha (Polk) Winslow. Ernest worked as a salesman for Sears Roebuck for many years before retiring. He was an Army Air Corp veteran of the WWII. Ernest was a communicant of Haven United Methodist Church of East Providence. He enjoyed...

James ( Jim ) A. DuFault, age 69, passed away at home in Punta Gorda Fla. after a long battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his wife, Judith DuFault (of 44 years), their two children: Carl & Mark DuFault. He also leaves behind his Sister & Brother in law Marylin & Pat Mulvihill, Sister in law Carol Berard, and his future Son in Law Steven Simas. Jim was pre-deceased by his brother Robert DuFault. He also leaves behind many nephews and nieces. He was the son of Helen B. DuFault...

Charles H. Patterson Jr., 84, of Swansea, MA passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Pauline L (Carpenter) Patterson. Born in Seekonk, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Elsie (McConnell) Patterson.   Charles was the owner and operator of Century Sheet Metal Inc. located in Riverside, RI. He was a lifelong member of Riverside Sportsman Association since 1957. He was very proud of his military...

Michael J. Capron 68, of Exeter, RI passed away Monday September 3, 2018. Born in Providence, RI he was the son of the late James H. and Mary E. (Spelman) Capron. He leave one son, Michael J. Capron Jr. of New Hampshire, a brother the late David Oliver Capron and five sisters,  Rebecca Tetrault, Kathy Case, Jamie Case, Nancy Mahoney and the late Mary Ellen- Mederos. Michael also leaves behind four Grandchildren. There will be a celebration of Michael's life at a later...

Field, Donna E. (Harkins), 80, of Riverside, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on September 3rd. She was the wife of the late Walter G. Field, mother to Walter B. And Russ Field. She was the sister to Charlie and Sue Harkins, Sheila Tobin, and the late Jim Bains. She was the grandmother to Wayne, Greg, Kerri, Ashley, Josh, Russell, and Kelly. Great-grandmother of 13. She was the happiest when taking care of her grandchildren, chatting with friends near and far, and...

Patricia Sexton Scola died peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2018 at the age of 80.  Patricia was a devoted wife, supportive and loving mother, doting grandmother, good sister and dear friend. Her family and friends will remember her for her wry sense of humor, her laughter, and her optimism. Patricia was born in Saratoga Springs, NY to John Sexton and Mildred (Reardon) Sexton.  She was named a Ford Scholar attending Goucher college after sophomore year of high school...

Marion I. (Batty) Primiano. 89, of Barrington, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. She was the wife of the late John A. Primiano. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Russell F. and Jessie (McKee) Batty. Marion worked as an aid for the Barrington School Department for many years before retiring. She was a member of the Barrington Jr. Women's Club, Barrington Women's Club and several bridge clubs.   She leaves, one son, John Primiano Jr., of Jamestown, RI...

Lucille R. Wooding   Lucille R. Wooding, 81, of 9 Manor Rd. Barrington, RI died peacefully at Grace Barker Nursing Center in Warren, RI on Tuesday, August 21, 2018.   She was the beloved wife of Benjamin E. Wooding. Born in Winthrop, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Catherine (Muratore) Rogers and the sister of the late Ernest E. Rogers Jr.   She lived in Barrington for 56 years.   Lucille graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in French from...

John A. “Woody” Woodruff 73, of Rumford ,RI Passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday August 19, 2018. He was the husband of Virginia E. (Lee) Woodruff. John was born in Port Chester, New York and was the son of the late Milton H. and Olive (Townsend) Woodruff. Besides his wife, John leaves behind a daughter, Kimberly Woodruff of Johnston, RI a son, Scott A. Woodruff of Rumford, RI and five grandchildren. There was nothing John liked better than cruising Narragansett...

Horace “Jim” Shepherd, 76, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, August 3rd, 2018. He was the husband of Jorie (Jackson) Shepherd. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Horace and Kathleen (England) Shepherd. Jim worked as a Stationary Engineer for Rhode Island Hospital before retiring. He was an avid and accomplished gardener and loved fishing with his son John. In his earlier years he loved to hike the Yellow Dot Trail in Southern Rhode Island and enjoyed canoeing in...