All Obituaries

Langlois, Marie F. age 73, of Riverside RI, formerly of Pawtucket RI, born in Burlington VT August 26, 1948, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Thursday December 2, 2021 at Miriam Hospital after a brief and sudden illness.  Marie was the loving daughter of the late Florence J. Taft and William J. Antonevich, and step-daughter of the late Lawrence H. Taft Jr. Marie was a devoted and selfless mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother who always put family and friends...

Diane R. Neville (Crecelius) 70, of Riverside, RI passed away on December 1, 2021. She was the wife of David G. Neville. They were married 30 years. Born in Willimantic, CT. she was the daughter of  Carl A. and Eleanor A. (Berg) Crecelius. Diane worked as a Loan Administrator for Fleet Bank for many years retiring in 2008. She loved to travel and was an avid reader. Diane is survived by two sisters, Susan Aronson of MA, and Carol Clark of RI. In lieu of flowers donations to Insight...

Anita (Chaputian) Vartanian, died peacefully on November 29, 2021.  She was 91 years old and was born February 12, 1930 in New York City.  Family members along with her loving and faithful caregivers kept her company and gave her comfort during her final days and hours.  Anita was the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Zadigian) Chaputian.  She is survived by loving family members, her children, grandchildren and their families: Hugh Vartanian (wife Luann Colombo, daughter...

Robert A Swenson Jr, 57, of Riverside RI passed away on Sunday, the 28th of November 2021 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Christine (Martin) Swenson, and loving father to Sean A Swenson and Victoria L Swenson. He was the son of the late Robert A Swenson and the late Gail Ashton Mac Govern.  He was raised by his late Uncle, Leonard Silva Sr and his Aunt Ruth Silva of Riverside. He is also survived by an Aunt, Margaret Innskeep...

Joan Patricia Vaughan (Chapman) of Rumford, RI, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on November 21, 2021.  She is survived by her five loving children, Linda Vaughan-Dubois (Paul Dubois), Daniel Vaughan, M. David Vaughan, Richard Vaughan and Rebecca Chapman (William Chapman).  Joan was the grandmother to Andrew Santos, Phil Santos, Julia Vaughan, Nathan Vaughan, Alex Chapman, Adam Chapman & Audrey Chapman and great-grandmother to Anya Santos and Gabriel...

Carolyn A.(Hawkins) Rochford, 87, of Lakeside Street, Riverside, died Sunday November 14, 2021. She was the wife of the late Malcolm A. Rochford. Born August 18, 1934 in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late David F. Hawkins and Ann R. (Downie) Hawkins. Carolyn worked as a receptionist for the East Side Clinical Lab for over 40 years. She was a member of her beloved Briggs Beach in Little Compton. She was also an avid golfer at Firefly Golf Course, Hidden Hollow and bowled for...

Henrietta “Penny” Bobe, 92, formerly of Barrington and Riverside, died peacefully on November 8, 2021, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Brooklyn, NY to Katharine and Willy Lignau, she held a variety of jobs from telephone operator to payroll specialist, but the role she loved most was mother. After her retirement Penny was a dedicated volunteer, reading the newspaper for INSIGHT Radio, and driving for TAP-IN and her many friends. Penny was the...

Robert “Bob” E. Sprague, age 89, of Independence Kentucky, formerly from Barrington, RI, and Stuart, Florida, passed away peacefully, at his home, Friday October 29th.  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Audrey Perreault Sprague, whom he adored. Their never-ending love, admiration and respect for each other was an inspiration to everyone around them. Bob had a great gift and ability to uplift others. He lived by the motto “leave others happier for having...

James A. D'Onofrio 67, of Riverside, RI  passed away on October 24, 2021. Born in Richland County, SC., he was the son of James H. and the late Dolores ( Lewis) D'Onofrio. 

Eleanor L. (Kent) Gladding, 98, of East Providence, R.I., died Oct. 22, after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of East Providence where her father's family operated the White Rock Dairy and farm. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman E. Gladding. She is survived by her daughter Janice K. Baeder, of Enfield Conn., her son, Kent W.Gladding, of Cranston, R.I., her grandchildren, David and Anne Gladding, Jeff Baeder and Heather Luterman, and four great...