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DACEY [Fall River MA The Daily Globe, Saturday evening, 15 Feb 1890] In this City: Dacey – 14th inst. Mr. Cornelius Dacey, aged 76 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence rear of No. 7 Spring St., tomorrow at 2 o’clock p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. There will be a requiem high mass for the repose of his soul at St. Mary’s church Tuesday morning, Fbe. 18th at 7 o’clock.

DACEY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 19 Dec 2003] Dennis James Dacey, 55, of Embden, Maine, formerly of Providence, a trucking employee, died Wednesday at Maine General Medical Center, Waterville, Maine. He was the husband of Eduarda Maria (Senra) Dacey. They had been married for 34 years. Born in Providence on March 31, 1948, he was a son of Elsie (Gardner) Dacey of Warwick and the late Raymond Dacey Sr. Mr. Dacey had been employed by the Dead River Oil Co. for 10 years. Before that, he had worked for Boise Cascade and the Yellow Freight Trucking Co. He was a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School, and attended Roger Williams College, Providence. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves a daughter, Kendra Marie Dacey of Embden; a brother, Raymond Dacey Jr. of Cranston; and a sister, Diane Craig in Florida. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Bingham, Maine. 

DACEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Providence RI Journal, Saturday 21 July 2007; Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, July 2007] Somerset, Mass. - Francis Raymond Dacey, age 93, of Somerset, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in Somerset Ridge Nursing Home. He was the husband of Helen H. (Webster) Dacey, to whom he had been married for the past 62 years. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Edward J. Dacey and the late Catherine (O’Hara) Dacey. He lived in Somerset since 1956. Mr. Dacey worked in the textile industry and sales all of his life. He held a management position with Crescent Corporation in Fall River from 1946-1979. At the age of 65 he founded and owned Dacey’s Associates Industrial Sales, which he operated for over 20 years. He was a graduate of Commerce High School in Worcester, where he ran the mile in 4.26 minutes n a record for the state of Massachusetts, which held for many years. He attended Holy Cross College prior to entering the United States Army, where he served in the Solomon Islands and Guadalcanal in World War II as a Sergeant. He was a member of the VFW, a communicant of St. Thomas More Church and a member of the Anglers Club in Millinocket, Maine. He is father of: Michael W. Dacey and his wife Shirley of Somerset, MA, Sharon A. Bergman and her husband Paul of Portsmouth, RI, Sheila E. Harris of Somerset, MA, Susan C. Picard and her husband Steven of Tiverton, RI. Grandfather of: Emily Harris, Elizabeth Bergman and Allison Picard and the uncle of Marilyn Dowd and Eugene Sullivan. He was the brother of the late Helena Sullivan and Edward Dacey. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at 9 a.m. from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County Street (opposite Somerset High) with a funeral mass at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas More Church, Luther Avenue, Somerset, MA. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Somerset. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, July 23, 2007, 4-7 p.m. 

DACY [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Wednesday 16 May 2007] Dacy - of Taunton, May 12, 2007, Pamela L. Dacy, sister of Patricia (Dacy) Lawson of Taunton and aunt of Patric Ian of Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Harold and Minnie (Tipping) Dacy, cousin of Howard Tipping of Raynham, Joyce Sherer and William Tipping of SC and dear friend of Frances Driscoll of Dedham. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held from the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave., (Route 138 South) Taunton on Friday at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church, Middleboro Ave. East Taunton at 9:30AM. Visiting hours on Thursday from 4-8PM. Interment Mayflower Hill Cemetery, Taunton.

DAHILL [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 24 Feb 2004] Provincetown -- Catherine C. Dahill, 88, of Provincetown died at home Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004. She was the widow of Edward J. Dahill, who died in 1998. They had been married 50 years.  Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Ind., she graduated from St. Mary's College at Notre Dame. She moved to Massachusetts and did social work in the Boston and Providence areas while studying for her master's degree in social work from Boston College. Mrs. Dahill and her husband settled in Provincetown in 1948. They owned and operated Prince Freeman Apartments for more than 55 years. Mrs. Dahill was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Parish. She enjoyed reading and was active in the Provincetown Yacht Club, where she raced the family sailboats, first with her husband and then with her sons. She also enjoyed swimming and gardening. Survivors include three sons, Edward F. Dahill of North Smithfield, R.I., Michael J. Dahill of Mattapoisett and Thomas S. Dahill of Provincetown; six grandchildren, Dr. Erin Dahill of Ocala, Fla., Lauren Dahill of North Smithfield, Michael J. Dahill Jr., Brendon Dahill and Peter Dahill, all of Mattapoisett, and T.K. Dahill of Provincetown; and many nieces and nephews. Her funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peter the Apostle Church, with burial in St. Peter's Cemetery. Arrangements are by the McHoul Funeral Home, 94 Harry Kemp Way.

DAHILL [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 20 May 2007] Coronado, CA — Cmdr. Edward E. "Ted" Dahill III, 75, US Navy (retired) passed away on April 20, 2007, at his home in Coronado, Ca., after a long illness. He was the son of Edward E. Dahill Jr., and Alice J. (Sheehan) Dahill of So. Dartmouth. He was born in Hyannis and relocated to So. Dartmouth as a toddler. After graduating from Dartmouth High School and Northeastern University, he joined the Navy attending OCS in Newport, RI., where he received his officer commission. Ted spent most of his career as a Navy helicopter pilot. He is survived by his wife, Mildred "Beth" Dahill (O'Toole); son, Tommy of Coronado, Ca.; daughters, Ellen Govan of Seattle, Wa., Margaret Knoll of Whidby Island, Wa., Bridget Dahill of Amherst, Ma.; (6) grandchildren; and his sister, Judith (Dahill) Lariviere of Fairhaven. A memorial Mass is to be said at St. Mary's Church in Padanaram, Saturday, May 26, at 9:00 a.m., followed by interment at South Dartmouth Cemetery. 

DAIGLE [East Bay RI Newspapers OnLine, 21 Mar 2002] Raymond F. Daigle, 70, of 1014 Hope St., Bristol, died Friday, March 15, 2002, at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. Born in Providence, a son of Florence G. (Gempp) Daigle of East Providence and the late Raymond E. Daigle, he had lived in Barrington and Warren before moving to Bristol 39 years ago. Mr. Daigle was a meat cutter for 33 years for First National supermarkets. He also worked for Filmex Corp. and the former Frank Sousa Realty, both in Warren. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Bristol and was a member of the Bristol Golf Club, the Cup Defenders' Association and the Wednesday Morning Senior Bowling League. A 1950 graduate of the Leander Peck High School in Barrington, he was a sponsor of Children's International. Besides his mother, he leaves two daughters, Dr. Karen L. Daigle of Manchester, Conn., and Cheryl Daigle-Stein of Bristol; three sons, Steven F. Daigle of Bristol and Robert J. and Christopher J. Daigle, both of Riverside; and two granddaughters and two grandsons. He was the brother of the late Charles Daigle. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 19, from the Sansone Funeral Home in Bristol, with a Mass of Christian burial in St. Mary's Church. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rhode Island Chapter, 205 Halene Road, Warwick, R.I. 02886.

DAIGLE [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 1 April 2003] Warwick - Alfred P. Daigle, 78, of Ruby Street, a retired auto-parts salesman, died Sunday at home. He was the husband of Marie C. (Plunkett) Daigle; they had celebrated their 50th anniversary in May. Born in Providence, the son of the late Peter and Eva (Hebert) Daigle, he was a lifelong resident of Warwick. Mr. Daigle had been a salesman for the former R&R Automotive Parts for 15 years, until retiring in 1990. He had previously worked for the former Shaset's Auto Supply. He was a golf and fishing enthusiast, and also enjoyed woodworking. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Paul M. Daigle of Glocester; a daughter, Karen A. Ciarmello, and a sister, Mildred Daigle, both of Warwick; and two grandsons, Joseph A. Ciarmello of Warwick and Zachary P. Daigle of Glocester. He was the brother of the late Eva Ellis. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Rita Church, 722 Oakland Beach Ave. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich.

DAIGLE [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 27 Mar 2004] Smithfield - Denis E. Daigle Sr., 47, of 27 Oakdale St., co-owner of Diamond Precision Tool, died yesterday in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Lynne (McDuff) Daigle. Born in Springfield, Mass., he was a son of Eugene and Juliette (Brunelle) Daigle, both of Woonsocket. Mr. Daigle was a self-employed tool maker, and had been part owner of Diamond Precision Tool for 14 years. Besides his wife and parents, he leaves two sons, Denis E. Daigle Jr. and Eric J. Daigle, both at home; three brothers, Eugene Daigle of Glocester, Kenneth Daigle of Harrisville and Mark Daigle of Woonsocket; two sisters, Sandra McDuff and Brenda Laflamme, both of Woonsocket; and a granddaughter. The funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 99 Cumberland St., Woonsocket.  

DAIGLE [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 17 Apr 2004] North Kingstown - Robert E. Daigle, 69, of Satinleaf Place, Stuart, Fla., formerly of North Kingstown, a former business owner and boat surveyor, died Monday at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Fla. He was the husband of the late Sally L. (Aldrich) Daigle. Born in Providence, a son of the late Herbert D. and Lillian R. (Dwyer) Daigle, he had lived in North Kingstown before moving to Florida six years ago. Mr. Daigle had been the owner of Interyacht, in Warwick, for 15 years before retiring in 1994. He had also been a boat surveyor. He was a Marine veteran of the Korean War. He leaves a brother, H. James Daigle of Jenson Beach, Fla.; and a sister, Joyce A. Bennet of Boynton Beach, Fla. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Ave., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Assumption Church, Potters Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

DAIGLE [Providence RI Journal, Friday 18 Mar 2005] Pawtucket - Daigle, Eugene 'Pete', 77, of Ashburne St. March 16, 2005. Son of the late Theodore and Emma (Beauvais) Daigle. Brother of Flora Roy and the late Anita Tetreault, Raymond and Joseph Daigle. Business partner of Tom Towne. Visitation at William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Sat 10-11 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave at 11:30 AM. Burial with military honors at Mt. St. Mary Cemetery.  

DAIGLE [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 20 Jan 2007] Daigle, Adrian Joseph 'Pat', 88, a 45 year resident of Greenville died January 19 at his home. He was the husband of Teresa (Brown) Daigle. Born in Fort Kent, Maine, he is also survived by his daughters, Joanne Mitchell of Willington CT and Judith D'Angelo of Worcester MA, five granddaughters and one great grandson. Known to his friends as Pat, he served as a Sergeant in the US Armed forces during WWII. After separating from the service, he finished high school at Cheshire Academy then attended the University of Maine and graduated with a BS in Agriculture and did graduate work at Cornell. With his agriculture background, Pat felt he could help in an undeveloped country. He joined AID- Association for International Development. This group was under the director of the Bishop of New Jersey. Their mission was to give technical assistance where needed. He became part of a team sponsored by Maryknoll Mission in the Yucatan Peninsula in the Territory of Quintona Roo, Mexico. On his return to the US, Pat worked with the Soil Conservation Service Dept. of Agriculture as a soil scientist. Upon retirement Pat worked at St. Aloyisus Home and the John E. Fogarty Ctr., as a counselor. Also Pat was certified as a Master Gardener by URI and gave of his talents and his produce to his neighbors. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 10:30 am from the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville, RI. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828. Burial private. Visitation Wednesday 9-10:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Heifer Int'l., 216 Wachusett Street, Rutland, MA 01543. 

DAILEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 10 June 2003] Cranston - Mary R. Dailey, 90, of Eldridge Street, a Hospital Trust retiree, died Sunday at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Mary (Shippee) Dailey, she was a lifelong resident of the city. She was a 1930 graduate of St. Xavier Academy, in Providence. Miss Dailey had worked for the former Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank for 40 years before retiring. She is survived by three nieces; three nephews; five great-nieces; and three great-nephews. She was the sister of the late Elsie Harrington, Dorothea, Dorothy, Florence and Joseph E. Dailey, Dr. Jeremiah A. Dailey, the Rev. Ronald G. Dailey, and former Cranston Mayor Francis R. Dailey. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Ann Church, Cranston Street. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery.

DAILEY (FITZGERALD) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 12 July 2003] Cranston - Margaret T. Dailey, 92, of Ferncrest Avenue, died Thursday at home. She was the wife of the late Leo A. Dailey. Born in Staigue, County Kerry, Ireland, a daughter of the late Edward and Hannah (Breen) Fitzgerald, she had resided in Cranston since 1961. Mrs. Dailey was a communicant of St. Paul Church, and a member of the former St. Paul's Senior Citizens and the Third Order of St. Francis. She leaves three daughters, Delores Burns and Debbie Dailey, both of Cranston, and Maureen Holman of Warwick; two brothers, Michael Fitzgerald of Cambridge, England, and Ned Fitzgerald of County Kerry; a sister, Hannah Harvey of Bedfordshire, England; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Leo J. Dailey, and sister of the late Mary Courtney, and Jack, Jim, Gerald, Maurice, Patrick and Dan Fitzgerald. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich.  

DAILEY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 8 Aug 2004] Pawtucket - The funeral for Wayne J. Dailey, 49, of York Avenue, a truck driver, who died Thursday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Route 95 in Attleboro, will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from Costigan-O'Niell Funeral Home, 220 Cottage St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Leo the Great Church, Central Avenue. He was the husband of Kathleen (O'Riley) Dailey. They had been married for 26 years. Born in Providence, a son of Stephen H. and Joan (Feeley) Dailey, both of Pawtucket, he was a lifelong resident of the city. He had been employed for 17 years as a truck driver for Concrete Products, Chepachet. Besides his wife and parents, he leaves two daughters, Dacia Dailey and Kayla Dailey, and two sisters, Nancy Spaziano and Sandra Dailey, all of Pawtucket; four brothers, Dan Dailey, John Dailey and Brian Dailey, all of Pawtucket, and David Dailey of Exeter; two granddaughters; and nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.

DAILEY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 23 Aug 2004] Providence - Edward F. Dailey, 81, of Lindon Street, a retired plumber, died Friday at Bayberry Commons, Burrillville. Born in Providence, the son of the late William F. and Ruth F. (Bentley) Dailey, he had lived in East Providence before moving to Providence. Mr. Dailey worked at the former Providence Shipyard. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a seaman first class aboard the aircraft carrier Princeton. He leaves a sister, Marian White of Warwick; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Teresa Cofran. The funeral service and burial will be private.

DAILEY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 Aug 2006] Dailey, Eugene A., age 75, of Ellison St., passed away on Saturday at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Griffin) Dailey. Born in Providence on November 18, 1930 son of the late Jeremiah A. and Marion (O'Donnell) Dailey. Before his retirement, Mr. Dailey was employed by the US Postal Service at Turn Key for over 35 years. He attended Providence College, an Air Force Veteran of WW-II having served his country from 1950-1954, and a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church. Eugene enjoyed spending time with his family, but most of all had a great love for his precious grandchildren. Besides his beloved wife of over 43 years, he is survived by a son, Mark G. Dailey, and a daughter Monica S. Kauffman, both of N. Kingstown. Brother of Marion Miles of SC, Jane Sullivan of Middletown RI, Virginia Cafferky of N. Kingstown and Claire Dailey of Cranston. Grandfather of five. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from The Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home 142 Centerville Rd., (RT 117) Warwick, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ann Church Cranston St. at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. Calling Hours are MONDAY from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Heart Assoc. 20 Speen St., Framingham MA, 01701 in Eugene's memory would be deeply appreciated. 

DALEY [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Monday 21 Oct 1918] Daley - Died, in this city, Oct. 20, Rita C., beloved daughter of Thomas P. and Eugenie E. Daley (nee Lord) aged 4 years 11 months and 20 days, residence No. 508 Brayton avenue. DEATHS – The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Daley, 508 Brayton avenue, will sympathize sincerely with them in the loss of their four-year-old daughter, Rita, who died Sunday afternoon at the family residence.

DALEY (CONROY) [Fall River MA Herald, Wednesday 3 March 1926] Daley – In this city, March 2, Mrs. Margaret T. Daley (nee Conroy), beloved wife of Michael J. Daley and beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Eagan Conroy. Funeral will take place from her residence, No. 360 Durfee street, tomorrow, Thursday, March 4, at 8:15 a.m. A high mass of requiem will be sung for the repose of her soul at the Sacred Heart church at 9 o’clock a.m.

DALEY (KELLY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 25 Aug 2003] In Somerset, August 22, 2003. Barbara M. (Kelly) Daley, 74, residence 27 Briar Rd., Somerset. Wife of the late Thomas J. Daley. Daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude (Haines) Kelly. Mother of Barbara M. Violette, Karen A. Herndon and Thomas J. Daley, Jr. Sister of Margaret K. Boyko and Gertrude M. Green. Her funeral will be Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. in the Boyko Memorial Funeral Home, 709 Broadway, Fall River, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, South Street, Somerset. Committal prayers and interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Fall River. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Outreach, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720 or to the American Heart Association, MA affiliate, Inc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m.

DALEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 29 June 2004] Linda K. Daley, of New York City, a psychiatric nurse, died June 12 at Cabrini Hospital in New York City. Born in Texas, a daughter of Katherine E. (Holden) Cerilli of East Providence and the late Frederick J. Daley Sr., she grew up in the Rumford section of the city. She graduated from East Providence High School. She received a degree in nursing from San Jose State University, San Jose, Calif., and received a master's degree in social work from Boston University. Ms. Daley worked as a psychiatric nurse for Project Help, administering aid to mentally ill homeless people in New York City. Besides her mother, she leaves her stepfather, Benedetto A. Cerilli Sr. of Rumford; a brother, Frederick J. Daley Jr. of Chicago, Ill.; a sister, Donna Daley Gentile of New York City; and five nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave.  

DALEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 7 Sep 2004] Daley -- First Sgt. William Howitt "Top" Daley USA (Ret.), age 83, September 2, 2004 of Swansea, formerly of Bristol, RI. Husband of Regina A. (Berheryen) Daley. Father of Charles A. Kneath-Daley & his wife Wanda, Thomas W. Kneath-Daley & his wife Sandra, Stephen M. Kneath-Daley & his wife Charlene, & Virginia A. Cobb. Brother of Ruth Marshall, Elizabeth Glebus and Robert Daley. Grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of 10 & great-great-grandfather of 1 & several nieces & nephews. Funeral Thurs. Sept. 9 at 11 A.M. in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rod, Swansea, MA. Relatives & friends invited. Visitation Wed. 5-9PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076. Burial in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA, with full military honors. [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 7 Sep 2004] Swansea - William Howitt "Top" Daley, 83, of Munsey Avenue, and formerly of Bristol, a retired Army first sergeant and a retired machinist, died Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Regina A. (Berheryen) Daley. Born in Somerville, Mass., a son of the late Wilfred J. and Ruth C. (Truesdale) Daley, he had lived in Swansea since 1998. Mr. Daley had been a machininist for the Foxboro Co., in Foxboro, Mass., until retiring in 1981. An Army veteran of three wars, he served in Burma and China during World War II; served two tours of combat duty in the Korean War, when he was awarded a Bronze Star for valor; and served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War, when he was honored with two Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Society of the Third Infantry Division, W.A. Sidney Outpost 52, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 486, in Fall River, and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a former member of the VFW's Anthony C. Almeida Post 237, in Bristol. Mr. Daley was also a former member of the Bristol Lodge of Elks. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Charles A. Kneath-Daley of Fort Pierce, Fla., Thomas W. Kneath-Daley of Bristol and Stephen M. Kneath-Daley of Cranston; a daughter, Virginia A. Cobb of Seekonk; a brother, Robert Daley of Allendale, Ariz.; two sisters, Ruth Marshall and Elizabeth Glebus, both of Chelmsford, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and several nephews and nieces. The fuenral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

DALEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 27 Oct 2004] Daley -- Roland Francis, 79, of Windsor Locks, CT, and Matunuck Beach, R.I., husband of Eleanor (Beaulieu) Daley, died Oct. 25. Father of Glenn and Patti, grandfather of Brian, Kevin, Bill, Erin, Ryan and Steve; great-grandfather of Jake; brother of Joseph Russell and wife Constance, half-brother of Norman J. Saucier and wife Arlene. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family requests Roland be remembered in your prayers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 450 main St., Hartford, CT 06103, or to the Joshua Zononi/Justin Blow Scholarship Fund c/o Webster Bank, 2 North Rd., East Windsor, CT 06088. [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 27 Oct 2004] South Kingstown - Roland F. Daley, 79, of Windsor Locks, Conn., and also of Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown, a retired credit manager, died Monday at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Conn. He was the husband of Eleanor (Beaulieu) Daley. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Thomas and Alice (Saucier) Daley, he had lived in Fall River before moving to Connecticut. He was a longtime summer resident of Matunuck. Mr. Daley had been a credit manager at Chadler Evans in West Hartford, Conn., for many years before retiring. He also had worked at Colt Firearms Inc. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served in the Atlantic and Pacific, as a radioman third class aboard the Madison, and witnessed the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Harbor. Mr. Daley enjoyed flying. He was a licensed pilot. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Glenn Daley, and a daughter, Patti Daley, both of Windsor Locks; a brother, Joseph R. Daley of Fall River; a half brother, Norman Saucier of Warwick; six grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He was a brother of the late Thomas and Bertha Daley. The funeral service and burial will be private.

DALEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 17 Feb 2005] Providence - Daley, Mildred B., 84, of Modena Ave., died Tuesday at Golden Crest Nursing Centre in North Providence. A lifelong resident of Providence, she was the daughter of the late Daniel P. and Mary G. (Gaffney) Daley. Miss Daley was a former Executive Secretary for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for many years retiring in 1985. She leaves her sister, Mary L. Daley with whom she lived, two nephews, two grand nephews and one grand niece. She was the sister of the late Austin C. Daley. Funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Russel J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston.

DALEY [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries August 2005] Middletown - Joseph Dennis Daley, 56, of 620 Jepson Lane , Middletown , RI , died Thursday, August 18, 2005 at home. Born in Providence , RI on January 28, 1949, he was the son of the late George Eugene and Elizabeth (Armstrong) Daley. Mr. Daley worked at the James L. Maher Center in Middletown , RI . He is survived by his brother John Daley of West Warwick , RI , his sister Patricia DiIorio of Cranston , RI ; and several nieces, nephews, and grandnephews. Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 22, 2005, from 4-8 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport , RI .

DALEY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 23 Aug 2005] New Bedford -- Charles Francis Daley, 95, of New Bedford died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at home due to lung cancer. He was the widower of Mary (Cawley) Daley. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Michael E. and Mary (Yaeger) Daley. He lived in the city most of his life. He was a presser for Mayhew Dry Cleaning. Mr. Daley was a member of the local Musician's Union and was a big band musician for many years. Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Broadbent of New Bedford; a granddaughter, Rebecca Pounds, who cared for him, and her husband, Patrick, of Fairhaven; another granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; and three nieces. He was a brother of the late Clement Daley, Julia Daley and Helen Howe. His funeral will be at noon Thursday at Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. 

DALEY [Providence RI Journal, Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Saturday 21 April 2007] North Providence, R.I. - Glenn T. Daley, 67, of Campbell Avenue died Thursday, April 19, 2007 at home. He was the husband of Edith B. (Follett) Daley. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Thomas and Arline (Gaskill) Daley, he lived in North Providence for the past 20 years. Mr. Daley was the owner of Daley & Associates. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Attleboro, president of the Fairlawn Cardinals, manager and coach of the Fairlawn Girls Softball, manager and coach of the ASA Women's Sterling & Associates Softball Team, and taught Sunday School at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Pawtucket, and was the Head Acolyte at All Saints Episcopal Church in Attleboro. Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters: Rhonda L. and Kim L. Daley, both of North Providence, and Elizabeth Salvo of Providence; one sister, Helen Broderick of Cumberland; and one grandchild, Jacob Daley. His funeral will be held on Monday, April 23 at 9:45 a.m. from Bellows-Falso Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln, R.I., with a service at 11 a.m. in All Saints Episcopal Church, 121 North Main St., Attleboro. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, R.I. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to All Saints Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 121 North Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703 would be appreciated. 

DALEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 8 May 2007] Daley - John F., in Somerset May 7, 2007. Husband of Barbara (Christensen) Daley; father of Daniel F. Daley, Donald F. Daley and Brother of Angela Daley-Souza; brother of the late Katherine T. Brady and Uncle of the late Ruth A. Souza. His funeral will be held on Thursday May 10, 2007 at 9am from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea followed by his funeral mass at 10am in St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave., Somerset. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4-8pm. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Somerset.

DALEY (MURRAY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 10 June 2007] Daley - Rita G., of Fall River. June 8, 2007. Wife of the late James R. Daley, Sr., Mother of Kevin M. Daley and his wife Debra, Jay R. Daley, Jr. and his wife Michel, Brendan P. Daley, Brian G. Daley and his wife Leslie and Patricia M. Loper and her husband Jonathan, grandmother of Jonathan Loper, Jr., Matthew Loper, Lauren, Siobhan, Peter and Maire Daley and Megan Whelan, great grandmother of Molly Whelan and Jack Loper. Sister of the late John P. Murray, Ret. Colonel R.K. Murray, Mary O'Donnell and Kathleen Kay. Funeral Mon., June 11, 2007 at 10:00 AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St. Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-7 PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery Fall River.

DALEY [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Friday 23 Nov 2007] Earl E. Daley, SR., 66, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Hospice of Citrus County Hospice House in Lecanto, FL. Born May 26, 1941 in Taunton, Ma. to the late John and Barbara Daley, he came to this area three months ago from Norton, Ma. He was a factory worker in the glass manufacturing industry. Survivors include: 1 son: Earl E. Daley, Jr., Taunton, two daughters: Deborah LeClair, Homosassa, FL, Donna DaRosa, Massachusetts; two brothers: Jack Daley, Taunton, MA; Bob Daley, East Freetown, MA; five grandchildren; two great granddaughters and his companion Rhoda Martin of Norton, MA. Interment will be at a later date in Mayflower Hill Cemetery, Taunton, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to Hospice of Citrus County, PO Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464.

DALEY (ROWLEY) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 8 March 2008] Daley, Catherine (Rowley), 91, of Providence, died Wednesday at the Elmwood Health Center. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Daley. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine (Hand) Rowley. Mrs. Daley worked as a dressmaker for the former Atlantic Mills. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Dorothy Burke, Rita Foley and Mary Starke. A funeral service will be held onMonday at 8:45AM from the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, Scituate, with a mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Potters Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

DALEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 13 March 2008] Westport — Joseph F. Daley, 83, of Westport passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at home after a brief illness. He was husband of the late Lucille (Hoar) Daley. Born in Fall River, son of the late Joseph A. and Esther V. (Mitcheson) Daley, he had lived in Westport for most of his life. A WWII veteran, he served his country in the United States Navy where he was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the American Area Medal, the European Theatre of Operation Ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon. Prior to retirement in 1985, he was a millwright for Local 1121 of Boston. Mr. Daley was a Communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport. Survivors include a daughter: Joanne Godbout of Cranston, RI; 2 brothers: George Daley of Fall River and Michael P. Daley of NH; a sister: Constance Sullivan of Naples, FL; 3 grandchildren: Gregory T. Siembab, Andrea R. Prigaro and Jeffrey D. Wilkinson; 2 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was father of the late Rosemary Siembab. Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport at 10:30 A.M. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 - 10 A.M. at the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport prior to the Mass. Interment will be private.

DALEY (COLLINS) [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Saturday 24 May 2008] New Bedford — Mrs. Mary F. (Collins) Daley, of New Bedford and formerly of Taunton and Somerset, died Tuesday, May 20 in the Bedford Village Nursing Home, New Bedford, following a period of failing health.  She was the wife of the late John T. Daley. She was born 80 years ago in Framingham, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Collins. She was educated in Framingham, and had been a southeastern Massachusetts resident for most of her life.  Prior to her retirement, she had been employed as a nurse’s aide for several years.  Mrs. Daley enjoyed shopping at area malls. She leaves a stepson, James Daley. A Funeral Service will be held at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, Taunton, on Tuesday, May 27 at 11:00 A.M.  Interment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Taunton.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend.  A Visiting Hour will be held for one hour prior to the Service, Tuesday, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.

DALTON [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 22 July 1882] Died… In Providence, 12th inst., Thomas Dalton.

DALTON [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 21 Oct 1882] Died… In Central Falls, 14th instant, Sarah, wife of Geo. H. Dalton, in the 38th year of her age.

DALTON [Providence RI, The Providence Journal, 26 Nov 2000] Edward T. Dalton, 82, of Walcott Street, a former supervisory court clerk, died Friday at home. He was the husband of Frances J. (Moran) Dalton. They were married for 57 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late William J. and Margaret M. (Costello) Dalton. He was a supervisory clerk of the Rhode Island 5th Division District Court in Pawtucket for 10 years, retiring in 1983. He had previously been a supervisory management analyst at the Quonset Naval Air Station for 17 years, and had worked for the Navy at Davisville. He enlisted in the Army the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor and served for 50 months, after which he served 22 years in the Army Reserves, retiring as a major in 1968. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church for over 50 years. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Thomas A. Dalton of Londonderry, N.H., and Edward T. and Neil Dalton, both of Pawtucket; two daughters, F. June Dalton Risk of Danvers, Mass., and Mary F. Dalton of Providence; a sister, Margaret Dalton Cash of Pawtucket; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of late Michael Moran Dalton, and brother of late William B. Dalton, Mary Dalton Rankowicz, Anna Dalton Ledger, and Edna Dalton Brodlo-McLaughlin. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, with a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Joseph Church, Walcott Street. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery.

DALTON (EATON) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Saturday 7 June 2003] Mary Theresa (Eaton) Dalton of Warwick, formerly of Foxboro, June 5th at age 76. Beloved wife of the late William Dalton. Mother of William of Pawtucket, Donald of Warwick, Kevin of Lynn, Gary of Warwick and Donna Maag of Pawtucket. Sister of Owen Eaton of Quincy and John Eaton of Milton. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held in the J.P. Keating Funeral Home, 21 Market St., Foxboro on Sunday June 8th from 1-4 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. A private committal service will be held at Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree, MA.

DALTON [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 3 Feb 2004] Attleboro -- Burnett H. "Burnie" Dalton, 85, of South Main Street, a retired master plumber, died Sunday in Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was the widower of Marjorie (Brennan) Dalton. Born in Long Branch, N.J., he was the son of the late Robert and Lillian (Barham) Dalton. He had resided in Attleboro since 2002, moving from Seekonk where he had resided since 1948. Mr. Dalton was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the USS Ranger. He was a master plumber, and proprietor of the former Dalton Plumbing for 15 years until 1981, and had served as plumbing inspector for the Town of Seekonk for 25 years until retiring in May 1999. Mr. Dalton was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church of Seekonk, where he had served as a trustee and deacon, a member of the Odd Fellows, Pawtucket Lodge; a member of the Master Plumbers Association, and had served on the board of directors of the Seekonk Council on Aging. He had also served on the board of directors of Bristol County Elderly Services, was a member of the Seekonk Historical Organization, and a life member and 28-year volunteer of the Seekonk Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a life member of the Oceanic Fire Company, Long Branch, N.J. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Morin of North Providence, R.I., and Sandra Goodwin of Attleboro; two grandchildren; and a niece. He was the brother of the late William Dalton. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Burial with military honors will follow in Seekonk Cemetery, Newman Avenue, Seekonk.

DALTON [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 3 Feb 2004] New Bedford - Dalton - Debra-Lynn Dalton, February 1, 2004. Beloved wife of Robert E. Cote and loving mother of Nicole S. Dalton of Wareham and Ashleigh B. Dalton of New Bedford. Beloved sister of Timothy Dalton of Bourne, Peter Dalton of Foxboro, Keisha Foster of Rehoboth and Valerie Dalton of Attleboro. Debra-Lynn is also survived by her beloved three grandchildren: Darrein S. Anderson, Amani A. Lopez and Julein J. Lopez and many nieces and nephews. Residence: Seventh Street, New Bedford. A Funeral will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. Followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mary's Church, Coyle Drive, Seekonk. Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday, February 4th from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. in the Funeral Home. Burial will be private.  

DALTON [Providence RI Journal, Monday 20 Sep 2004] Woonsocket - Raymond A. Dalton, 78, of Kennedy Manor, Clinton Street, a former employee of the U.S. Rubber Co., died yesterday at Landmark Medical Center. He was the husband of Therese A. (Gauthier) Dalton. They had been married for 51 years. Born on March 27, 1926, in Woonsocket, a son of the late William and Lorenza (Ballou) Dalton, he was a lifelong resident of Woonsocket. Mr. Dalton had worked in the shipping and receiving department for the former U.S. Rubber Co. for 28 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He served with Company C of the 508th Parachute Infantry, and saw action in Central Europe. Besides his wife, he leaves two sisters, Irene Cullen in Florida and Delores Noury of Cumberland; and several nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Maurice and Thomas Dalton, and Rita Delisle. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from Egidio DiPardo & Sons Funeral Home, 75 Harris Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in All Saints Catholic Community Church, Rathbun Street. Burial will be in Precious Blood Cemetery, Blacksone, Mass.

DALTON [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 13 Oct 2004] Pawtucket - Edward J. Dalton, 85, of Baxter Street, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. Born in the Valley Falls section of Cumberland, he was a son of the late John and Alice (O'Keefe) Dalton. Mr. Dalton was a graduate of the St. Patrick School, in Cumberland, and Central Falls High School. An Army veteran of World War II, he served as a staff sergeant. He leaves a sister, Mary F. Rossi of Smithfield. He was the brother of the late Thomas, John and William Dalton and Alice Nouvier. A graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Cemetery, Cumberland. Burial will follow.

DALTON [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday 1 Apr 2005] Dalton -- Agnes T., age 98, of Fall River. Daughter of the late Frank Dalton & the late Mary (Lundy) Dalton, also survived by several cousins including Helen Powers of Swansea and 2 grand nephews. Funeral Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 9:00 AM from Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel of St. Michael's Parish, 532 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea. Relatives and Friends invited. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.

DALTON [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 12 Mar 2006] Mattapoisett — Matthew A. Dalton, 86, of Mattapoisett died unexpectedly at home Friday, March 10, 2006. A lifelong resident of Mattapoisett, he was the son of the late Matthew A. and Ruth H. ( Ferguson ) Dalton. He was an honors graduate of Fairhaven High School. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Dalton worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for many years until he retired. Survivors include a sister, Ellen Brown, and her husband, Norman, of Quincy; and a niece. His graveside service will be at noon Monday in Pine Island Cemetery . Arrangements are by Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road.

DALTON [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 29 Apr 2006] Dalton, Mary E. 'Betty', 81, of Narragansett Street, Cranston, died on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Harborside Healthcare Greenwood in Warwick. Born in East Providence, a daughter of the late Patrick H. and Winifred (McHugh) Dalton, she lived in Cranston since 1944. Miss Dalton was employed by A.T. & T., formerly New England Telephone Co., in Providence for 43 years before retiring in 1982. She was a communicant of St. Paul Church in Cranston, a member of the Legion of Mary, and a member of St. Paul Circle Daughters of Isabella. For over 30 years, she was a volunteer pianist for Catholic Mass at the RI Medical Center. She was the sister of the late Robert J. Dalton. She is survived by her sister in-law, Monica E. Dalton of Cranston. Her funeral will be held on Monday, May 1, at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston. Visiting hours are Sunday 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Columban Fathers, P.O. Box 65, Bristol, RI 02809, or to St. Paul Church. 

DALTON [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 5 Jan 2008] Dalton, Henry W., 69 of Hardig Rd. died Dec. 30, 2007 at home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the husband of the late Gloria (Anderson) Dalton, son of the late Thomas and Lucille (Fournier) Dalton. Mr. Dalton was a truck driver for Electric Boat until 1986 and the town supervisor of Greenwood Lake, NY before retiring in 1997. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by four sons Thomas, Jay, James, and Robert Dalton, a daughter Victoria Burns, a brother Frederick Dalton, three sisters Loretta Malenfont, Patricia Williamson, Judith Matouzzi, six grandchildren Jonathon and Aimie Burns, Christopher and Kyle Heon, Sara and Holly Dalton, two great grandchildren Zachery and Athena and companion to Ellen Kaplan. He was predeceased by a brother Thomas Dalton Jr. His services will be private. 

DALTON [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Thursday 21 Feb 2008] Seekonk - Sterling A. Dalton, 96, of Seekonk died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at Golden Living Center of Attleboro. He was the husband of Ann J. (Cahalan) Dalton, to whom he had been married for over 61 years. Born in East Boston, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Cosgrove) Dalton. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in the 45th Evacuation Hospital, and participated in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe campaigns. He was a foreman at the former Robbins Manufacturing and later at Leavens Mfg. for over 27 years before retiring. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Seekonk, a member of its senior citizens group, AARP, and ARC. He and his wife, Ann, were volunteers for Beta Community Services of Attleboro. Besides his wife he leaves one son, Richard S. Dalton of Seekonk; three daughters, Barbara Ridings of Naples, Fla., Patricia Dalton of Nine Miles Falls, Wash., and Elizabeth Camerlin of Seekonk; one sister, Dorothea Skivington of Attleboro; two grandsons, Dalton Paget of Washington and Christopher Ridings of Omaha, Neb.; and one great-granddaughter, Caitlin Ridings. He was a brother of the late Elizabeth Francis, Nicholas and Edward Dalton, Henry and Vincent Kelly. A funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 9 a.m. from the Cheetham Mortuary Inc., 1012 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 3850 Central Ave., Seekonk. Burial with military honors will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to Beta Community, P.O. Box 695, Attleboro, MA 02703 in memory of Sterling.

DALTON-QUINN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 7 May 2008] Dalton-Quinn, Martina, 59, of Wakefield died Sunday, while at home after a four year battle with cancer. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Martin F. and Marian (Fleming) Dalton and sister of the late Robert F. Dalton. Martina is survived by her loving husband of 23 years John Quinn, her aunt, Beatrice M. Fleming, her sister-in-law Elizabeth M. Dalton, nephews John Dalton and his wife Heather Taylor-Dalton, Martin F. Dalton and her cousin Margaret Fleming. A graduate of Classical High School and the University of Rhode Island, Martina taught kindergarten for 33 years at the Moses Brown School in Providence. She was devoted to her profession of early childhood education and an avid mystery reader who enjoyed cooking and making her collage cards. Martina especially enjoyed spending time with her husband at the beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Friday in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High Street, Wakefield. Visiting hours will be at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield, Thursday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moses Brown School, 250 Lloyd Avenue, Providence, RI 02906 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 143 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. 

DALY [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 29 April 1882] Died… In Providence… 23d, Lawrence Daly, 30

DALY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 4 July 2005] Daly, Elizabeth K., 84, of Falmouth , MA and formerly of Providence , died Thursday at Falmouth Hospital . Born in Providence , a daughter of the late William J. and Josephine (D'Angelo) Daly, she lived in Providence for many years until moving to Falmouth in 1986. Ms. Daly was appointed and hired by the State of Rhode Island and assigned as a secretary to Justice Thomas J. Paolino of the Supreme Court, for 28 years until she retired. She leaves two sisters, Josephine A. Fitzpatrick of Providence and Mary E. Burns of Rumford, a brother William J. Daly, MD of Falmouth , 22 beloved nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Thomas W. Daly, MD, Frances J. DeLuca and Patricia A. Daly. Her funeral will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street , Providence . Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Raymond Church, 1240 North Main St. , Providence . Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery . Visitation Tuesday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay St. , Providence , RI 02905 in her memory will be appreciated. 

DALY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 5 June 2006] Daly, Francis, 84, of Benedict Street, Riverside, died Sunday, June 4, 2006 in Orchard View Manor Nursing Home, East Providence. He was the husband of the late Constance P. (Laferriere) Daly. Born in Providence, a son of the late John and Bridget (Manion) Daly, he lived in Riverside since 1954. Mr. Daly was a union painter for the E.F. O'Donnell & Son Painting Company for 45 years before retiring in 1987. Francis was a communicant of St. Brendan Church. He was a member of the Painter Union Local #195. He enjoyed reading, walking and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Daly was a United States Coast Guard Veteran serving during World War II. He is survived by a daughter; Denise A. Marciano of Riverside, three sons; Keith Daly of Riverside, Scott Daly of North Kingstown and Alan Daly of Leander, Texas, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 7:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling Hours are Tuesday 5-7 p.m.

DAMAS (GIBBONS) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 1 May 2003] Bristol - Inez Marie (Gibbons) Damas, 52, of 10 Sea Breeze Lane, formerly of 25 Indian Hill Rd., Middletown, an administrative assistant, died yesterday at Newport Hospital, Newport. She was the wife of Stephen Collins Damas. Born in Providence on May 3, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Glancy) Gibbons. Mrs. Damas had been an administrative assistant in the college adviser's office at St. George's School, Middletown, for nine years. She was a communicant of St. Lucy Church, Middletown. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Jason Gibbons Damas of Somerville, Mass.; two brothers, James Gibbons of Warwick and Robert Gibbons of West Warwick; and a sister, Maureen Marshall of Warwick. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Lucy Church, 909 West Main Rd., Middletown. Burial will be private.  

D'AMBRA (QUINN) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 16 Sept 2007] D’Ambra, Agnes T., 81, of Connors Lane, Riverside, died peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2007 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Ralph L. D'Ambra. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Burstingle) Quinn, she lived in Riverside for 6 years previously residing on Woodman Street, Providence for 50 years. Mrs. D'Ambra was employed at the Turks Head Club, Providence before retiring in 1983. Agnes was a communicant of St. Brendan Church. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by two daughters; Paula A. Sullivan and her husband Joseph of Riverside and Jacquelyn A. Holstius and her husband Albert of Riverside, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a dear friend; Eileen McGuirk of Riverside. She was the sister of the late Anna J. Law. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 19 from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 7:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Calling hours are Tuesday 4-8 p.m. 

D'AMICO (SULLIVAN) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 18 Dec 2003] Mansfield -- Eleanor F. D'Amico, 85, a retired school teacher, died Tuesday in the Epoch Senior Health Care Center of Norton. She was the widow of Thomas D'Amico. Born in Mansfield on Nov. 18, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Daniel and Helen (Leonard) Sullivan. She was a lifelong Mansfield resident, and a graduate of Mansfield High School and the former Worcester State Teachers College. Mrs. D'Amico had taught reading in the former Central, Roland Green, and John Berry schools, and the Robinson School for 24 years until retiring in 1975. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Women's Club. She had enjoyed crafts and needlework. She is survived by two daughters, Diane D'Amico of Meadville, Pa., and Elaine Hall of Key Largo, Fla.; a brother, Robert Sullivan of Portland, Ore.; a sister, Deborah O'Brien of Mansfield; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday from the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Mary's Church, 330 Pratt St. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery.

D'AMICO [Providence RI Journal, Monday 21 Apr 2008] D’Amico, Caroline B., 65, of Blackinton Drive, died Friday at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Peter J. D'Amico. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John and Carolina (Hopp) Cullinane. She had lived in Chepachet for the past 42 years, previously living in Providence. She loved to travel and explore the world with her husband. She was an avid gardener. Mrs. D'Amico had been a Teacher at North Providence High School before retiring in 2005. She had taught Astronomy and Physics. Her enthusiasm for her students to learn in the classroom was what excited and energized her to come to school and teach each and everyday. Besides her husband she leaves, 2 daughters, Ellen Fox of West Warwick and Beth D'Amico of North Port, FL, a sister, Peg Williams of North Scituate and a granddaughter, Hannah Rose Fox and a grandson who is expected shortly. She was the sister of the late Ann Powers. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30am from the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. A Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. Visitation Tuesday 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to North Providence High School Science Dept., 1828 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904. 

DANAHER [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries Dec 2007] Newport - Daniel J. Danaher, 65, of John Street, Newport, RI, formerly of Hyde Park, New York, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center, Newport, RI. Born in Hartford, CT on March 22, 1942, he was the son of Laurence J. and Cathryn M. (McGuire) Danaher, of Meriden, CT. Daniel graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, MA and the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. He had a long career as a chef in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Over the years he worked at the Burlington Inn in Conn., the Nantucket Yacht Club and more recently at the Officers Club on the Newport Naval Base. He volunteered for the Gaffney Rehab Memorial Golf Tournament for over 15 years, where he helped raise funds for disabled children in Hyde Park, NY. Daniel was an avid bicyclist and a history and music buff. He was also a Green Bay Packers and a LA Dodgers fan. His family and many friends will forever miss his unique Irish humor. His daughter Danielle E. Danaher of Sanford, FL, his sister Jane E. Danaher-Richard of Newport, RI and many close cousins, survives him.

DANIELS [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 20 Aug 2005] Daniels, Marie M., 89, formerly of Lloyd Ave., died Thursday in the Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Pawtucket a daughter of the late Patrick S. and Mary (McNulty) Daniels, she lived in Providence most of her life. She was the manager of Clerical and Sales Placement for the Department of Employment Security for the State of RI for many years retiring in the 1970s. She was a longtime member of the Pawtucket Country Club, the Bridge Club of RI and a communicant of the Church of St. Sebastian. She was a volunteer for many organizations. She leaves 8 nieces and nephews, 17 great nieces and nephews and many great great nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. from the Monahan Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of St. Sebastian, Cole Ave. at 10 a.m. Calling hours Sunday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis Chapel, 58 Weybosset St., Providence, RI 02903.

DANIELS (MARTIN) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 8 Mar 2006] Daniels, Anne M. (Martin), 66, of Providence, died Sunday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice. She leaves her husband of nearly 45 years, Ralph S. Daniels. A lifelong Providence resident, she was the daughter of John F. Martin and Mary T. (Deignan) Martin. In years past, she was a bank worker for Columbus National Trust Bank and RI Hospital Trust Bank at Providence College, and also held various jobs in retail. A woman of great faith, she was a communicant of St. Sebastian Church and was not unknown in other church venues. She was an enthusiastic reader and confessed to hiding in the stacks with a book now and again while employed as a teenager shelfing books at the Providence Public Library. Besides reading, she also enjoyed the theater, art, movies and good meals, especially when prepared by others. She had a keen eye for design and color, and dressed with understated elegance even for daily bicycle rides and walks with her husband. She also took pleasure in creating a warm, welcoming and interesting home. She was a bargain hunter who often bestowed her finds on friends and family. While she enjoyed several trips abroad, she was most at home at local beaches, and had a particular affection for Block Island. Her deepest affections were reserved for family and friends, with a special place in her heart for her three grandchildren. She was their greatest champion and took endless delight in them. Quick-witted but never sharp-tongued, she was well-known for her great, good humour, deep compassion, and inclination to place others' needs before her own -- right up to the time of her last hospitalization, when she expressed compassion for 'that poor doctor' who had just discussed end-of-life matters with both her and her roommate. She was a 1957 graduate of Bayview Academy. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters: Mary E. Daniels, and Linda M. Daniels, and Linda's husband, Bill W. Hopkins; and three grandchildren: Liam, Cormac, and Malachy Hopkins, all of Providence. She also leaves a sister, Maureen (Martin) Hyman, of Foxboro, Mass., and a brother, John F. Martin, Jr., of East Falmouth, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 11, at St. Sebastian Church, Cole Ave., Providence, with burial to follow at Swan Point Cemetery. There will be a reception at St. Sebastian Church following burial. Family and friends are warmly invited. There are no other calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Philip Hulitar Hospice, 50 Maude Street, Providence, RI 02908. Arrangements by Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home. 

DANIELS (WHITTY) [Newport RI Daily News, On-Line Obituaries, August 2007] Newport - Genevieve V. Daniels, 96, of Ruggles Avenue, Newport, RI, passed away peacefully at St. Clare’s Home on Saturday, August 4, 2007. She was the wife of the late David Daniels. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late John Whitty and Anne (Manning) Whitty. She was the sister of the late Lillian Whitty, William Whitty, and Edward “Buck” Whitty. Genevieve is the aunt of Judith Crowley and Michael Whitty of Middletown, RI, Jerilyn Sauve and Marilyn Hall of Newport, Marilla Cervasio of Newport and Orlando, FL, and Miles Whitty of Escondido, CA. Many great-nieces and nephews survive her. Genevieve worked at the Naval Base and later the People’s Credit Union. She spent many years with her husband in Geneva, NY, before returning to Newport. Genevieve was proud of her Irish heritage. She enjoyed investing in the stock market with her brother Edward and sister Lillian. She was very religious and devoted to St. Jude and Padre Pio. A Mass celebrating Genevieve’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, 9 a.m., at St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street. Burial is at St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the St. Clare’s Recreation Fund, 309 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840. Arrangements are with the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840.

DANIS [Providence RI Journal, Monday 11 Aug 2003] Dighton - Erin Marie Danis, 17, of 1628 Pine St., died yesterday at the home of her maternal grandparents, Paul K. and Patricia A. (Lincourt) McGovern, of Fall River, after a long illness. Born in Fall River, a daughter of William Danis of Westport and Patricia A. (McGovern) Lacroix of Dighton, she was a lifelong resident of Dighton. She was a student at Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School, and worked part-time for McGovern's family restaurant, on Shove Street, Fall River, a family-owned business. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. She enjoyed camping and working with computers. Besides her parents and maternal grandparents, she leaves a brother, Brendan Danis of Fairfax, Vt.; her stepfather, Richard Lacroix of Dighton; her paternal grandfather, Donald Danis of Fairfax, Vt.; and several aunts and uncles. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. from Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St., Fall River, with a funeral Mass at 9 in Holy Ghost Church, Judson Street, Tiverton. Burial will be in Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Tiverton.

d'ANJOU (WADE) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Wednesday 9 Mar 2005] New Bedford -- Margaret M. (Wade) d'Anjou, 79, of Fairhaven died Monday, March 7, 2005, in the Hathaway Manor. She was the wife of Robert D. d'Anjou; they were married 52 years. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Ellen (McCoy) Wade. She grew up in New Bedford and lived in Fairhaven since 1952. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Fairhaven, where she was a member of the Couple's Club. Mrs. d'Anjou was educated in the Holy Family School and attended New Bedford Tech and Kinyon Campbell Business School. She had worked at Sears and Roebuck and St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. d'Anjou was a member of the Fairhaven Improvement Association and the Fairhaven Women's Club. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed bingo and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her widower; two sons, Peter d'Anjou and his wife, Sara, of Norfolk, and Paul d'Anjou and his wife, Linda, of Naples, Fla.; two daughters, Christine Ellen d'Anjou of Marblehead and Mary Ellen Correia and her husband, Trevor, of Okinawa, Japan; and four grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Mark R., James D. and Luke J. d'Anjou and sister of the late Rev. Joseph Wade and Teresa Cornell. Her memorial Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Church, Fairhaven, followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St.  

DANSEREAU (GALLAGHER) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Monday 7 May 2007] New Bedford — Shirley Ann (Gallagher) Dansereau, 80, of New Bedford, died Sunday, May 6, 2007, at home following a brief illness. She was the wife of A. George Dansereau and daughter of the late John H. and Marie V. (Tremblay) Gallagher. Born in Somerville, she lived in New Bedford since 1945 and was a communicant of St. Mary Church. She was formerly employed as a cashier at Normand's Fruit Market until it's closing. Mrs. Dansereau enjoyed playing cards with her family and dearest friends. She enjoyed reading. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Jo-Anne C. Masson (Roger) of Acushnet; 3 sons, George A. Dansereau (Dianna) of Middleboro, Steven P. Dansereau (Susan) of Acushnet and Dennis J. Dansereau (Valerie) of South Carolina; 14 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was mother of the late Lawrence R. Dansereau and sister of the late Lawrence Gallagher. Her funeral will be from Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., Wednesday at 8 a.m. with a funeral Mass at St. Mary Church at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Market Ministries, 60 8th St., New Bedford, MA 02740. 

D'ANTUONO (FLYNN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 10 Feb 2005] D'Antuono, Dorothy I. (Flynn), 78, of Smithfield, a cook at Smithfield High School until 1983 died Tuesday at Sand Lake Hospital in Orlando, Florida. She was the widow of Frank A. D'Antuono. She was a member of St. Philip Church Women's Club, Smithfield Senior Center, the New England Telephone Pioneers and a former member of the Women's League at Hearthside Bowling Lanes. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ellen Davey, Denise F. Pagliarini, a son Robert A. D'Antouno, and five grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 10:30 A.M. from the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Rt. 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Visitation Friday morning 9-10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. 

DAPRATO (KING) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, 4 Oct 1989] Van Nuys, Calif. - Sheila (King) Daprato, 80, formerly of New Bedford, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 1989, after a long illness. She was the widow of Louis J. Daprato Sr. and daughter of the late William and Annie (Wool) King. She died at the Valley Medical Center in Van Nuys. Mrs. Daprato was born in New Bedford. Survivors include five daughters, Patricia Hickney of Manhattan Beach, Barbara Healy of Woodland Hills, Sheila Souza of Sandwich, Mass., Martha Pigeon of El Paso, Texas, and Priscilla Correia of Vestal, N.Y.; three sons, Louis J. Jr. of New Bedford, Norman of Panama City, Fla., and Paul of Langhorne, Pa.; two sisters, Anna Ballou of Woonsocket, R.I. and Sara Cummings; 23 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by the Lorenzen Mortuary, Reseda, Calif. – [Her Husband] DAPRATO [New Bedford MA Standard Times, 1 Feb 1982] Reseda, Calif. - Louis J. Daprato Sr., 92, of Reseda, formerly of New Bedford, Mass., died today at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Sheila (King) Daprato. He was born in Barga, Italy, lived most of his life in New Bedford. He was proprietor of several local businesses until retiring. Survivors include his widow; three sons, Louis Jr. of New Bedford, Mass., Paul of Washington, D.C., and Major Norman P. of Puerto Rico; six daughters, Patricia Hickney of Manhattan Beach, Barbara Healy of Woodland Hills, Sheila Souza of Falmouth, Mass., Martha Pigeon of El Paso, Texas, Priscilla Correia of Vestal, N.Y., and Louise Tremblay of New Bedford, Mass., 26 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. [Contact Norman Daprato [email protected]]

DAPRATO [New Bedford MA Standard Times, 22 Mar 1992] Sandwich - Paul Michael Daprato, 46, of 5 Greenview Circle died at home Friday, March 20, 1992. He was the son of the late Louis Joseph and Sheila Veronica (King) Daprato Sr. He was born in New Bedford and lived in Sandwich. He was a communicant of Corpus Christi Church. He was an administrative planning manager for the 3-M Company for 25 years. Mr. Daprato graduated from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School in 1963. From 1963 to 1966, he was in the Army in Germany with rank of first lieutenant. He received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Colorado. Survivors include two brothers, Louis J. of New Bedford and Norman P. of Panama City, Fla., five sisters, Patricia Hickney of Manhattan Beach, Calif., Barbara Healy of Woodland Hills, Calif., Sheila Souza of Sandwich, Martha Pigeon of El Paso, Texas, and Priscilla Correia of Vestal, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd., Bourne." Paul Michael Daprato is buried in the Sandwich Town Cemetery. [He was grandson of William & Anna (Wooll) King. Contact Norman Daprato [email protected]]  

DARCY [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 23 Feb 2005] Darcy -- Paul Edward, Sr., age 78, of Somerset. February 19, 2005. Husband of Adriana "Anne" A. (Sperduti) Darcy. Father of Paul E. Darcy, Jr., M.D. & his wife Barbara & Mrs. Michael (Leslie D.) Wyzga, Brother of James F. Darcy & the late Helen Negus & Daniel Darcy. Funeral Thurs. Feb. 24, 2005 at 9:00 AM from the Waring-Sullilvan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County Street, Somerset, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave., Somerset. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Burial St. Patrick's Cemetery Somerset.

DARCY [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 9 Feb 2006] Darcy -- James F., Jr. "Jim" age 81 of Fall River, February 7, 2006. Husband of Eileen A. (Gibney) Darcy, father of Jayne F. Darcy & Kathleen M. Lucey & the late Kerry E. Sullivan; Grandfather of Moira M. & Margaret E. Sullivan & James A. Lucey. Brother of the late Helen Negus, Paul E. & Daniel F. Darcy. Funeral Saturday February 11, 2006 at 9:00 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Sacred Heart Church, Linden St. Fall River. Visiting hours Friday 4-7 PM. Lighted parking area adjacent to sheltered main entrance. Memorial contributions may be made to AM Cancer MA Div., 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 7 Feb 2006] Dartmouth — Robert F. Kelly, 66, of Dartmouth, died Sunday Feb. 5, 2006, at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was the husband of Elaine M. (Martin) Kelly. Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Prescott and Marion (Rose) Kelly. He lived in Dartmouth for many years. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in South Dartmouth, where he served as an usher. Mr. Kelly worked for many years in the electrical supply business at Mendell Electric and later at Baynes Electrical Supply. He later became branch manager for Baynes & Jones Electrical Supply in Middletown, R.I. He was a former co-owner of Economy Liquors in Fall River for many years. He enjoyed traveling to Florida every year, spending time with his wife, family and friends, and occasional trips to Foxwoods. In his youth, he enjoyed swimming at South End beaches in New Bedford. Survivors include his widow; two daughters, Carolyn M. Higgins and her husband, Mickey, of Groton, and Mary Ellen Kelly of Middleboro; two stepsons, Jeffrey A. Montigny and his wife, Diane, of Fall River, and Kenneth M. Montigny and his wife, Heidi, of Fairhaven; a sister, Elaine Hardy and her husband, Hudson, of Mattapoisett; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary's Church, South Dartmouth. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. 

D’ARCY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 20 Nov 2007] D'Arcy, John Peter 'Jack', 63, of East Greenwich, RI died unexpectedly on November 16th shortly before his 64th birthday. He was a broker with Salomon Smith Barney and Oppenheimer in Providence, RI. Jack was born in Cambridge, MA on November 19th, 1943. He is the son of the late Raymond G. D'Arcy and Marguerite Kenney D'Arcy of Cambridge, MA. He is survived by his fiance, Linda Haines of East Greenwich, RI, two brothers, Stephen D'Arcy of Urbana, IL and Kenneth D'Arcy of Medford, MA. He is also survived by his uncle Father Peter Kenney and his aunt Laura Molloy, his nieces, Michelle, Alicia, Shannon and Meriden and his nephew, Grant. Jack graduated from Harvard University in 1965 and was a Navy Lieutenant and a member of Underwater Demolition Team 12 and SEAL Team 1 in the US Navy from 1965-1968. Jack was deployed to Vietnam in 1967. He was an advance man for President Richard M. Nixon during his two administrations and accompanied Nixon on his historic visits to China and Russia in 1972 as head of the press corps. He served as a member of the Board of Dorcas Place and Crossroads RI. Jack was also on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial. For most of his life he was active in Big Brothers. Funeral Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Catherine Church, Post Rd., Warwick. Burial will be private. Calling hours Tuesday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossroads Rhode Island, 160 Broad St., Providence, RI 02903. 

DARCY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 6 Feb 2008] Darcy, Brendan T., 85, of Warwick died peacefully Monday, February 4, 2008 at Kent Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Marguerite V. (Catri) Darcy for 61 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Arthur and Helen (Leary) Darcy, he had been a Warwick resident for most of his life. Mr. Darcy was employed as a tool and dye maker for Kenny Mfg. for 31 years before retiring as a supervisor in 1986. He was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran and a communicant of Ss. Rose and Clement Parish. Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, Thomas B. Darcy of Middletown, Michael D. Darcy of Warwick, Robin J. Darcy and her husband, Verne E. Johnson of Hope Valley; one brother James Darcy of Warwick, one sister, Muriel Carey of Middletown, CT; three grandchildren, Meaghan C. Darcy of Vancouver, BC, Brooke B. Darcy of Middletown, and Courtney M. Darcy of Boston, MA. He was the brother of the late Mary Deveroux and Patricia Primeau. His funeral will be held Friday at 9 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Clement Church, Long Street at 10 am. Burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 will be appreciated. 

DARCY (WATERS) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 21 Feb 2008] Darcy, Anna M. (Waters), 98, of Plain Meeting House Rd., West Greenwich, formerly of Providence, passed away Monday at RI Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Darcy. Born in Co. Sligo, Ireland, a daughter of the late Patrick and Anna (Merriman) Waters and was one of eight siblings. She emigrated to U.S. in 1925 and graduated from Hope High School. Mrs. Darcy was employed at General Insulated Wire, Berkanders, Van Dells and Darcy Sign Co. for many years before retiring. She was a former long-time communicant of St. Michael Church before recently moving to SS. John & Paul Church. She was routinely involved in parish work of fund raising and charity. Also, she was a regular volunteer at St. Elizabeths Home and a member of the Irish Ceilidhe Club of RI. She leaves two sons, Kevin T. Darcy and his wife Linda of West Greenwich and Robert M. Darcy and his wife Donna of Mililani, Hawaii and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Friday at 9 am from the James J. Gallogly & Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad Street, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am in St. Michael Church, Oxford St., Providence. Interment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours Thursday, today, 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Michael Church Restoration Fund, 239 Oxford St., Prov., RI 02905 in her memory would be appreciated. 

DARCY [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 19 July 2008] Lt. Colonel (USAF, ret.) James Francis Darcy of Somerset died in Boston on July 15, 2008. He enjoyed a wonderful marriage of nearly 48 years to Elizabeth “Betty Jane” Darcy until her untimely death. He was also predeceased by his beloved daughter Patrizia Jane, “P.J.”  Lt. Colonel Darcy was a true patriot who loved our country greatly. He enjoyed a long and successful career of 25 years as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, Strategic Air Command, 2nd SS Squadron, flying a variety of aircraft from the B25 to C124 to KC135, the in-flight refueling plane. His positions also included at different times, managing and overseeing many details of various Base Operations. His career spanned turbulent times in our country’s history, from the time of his induction as a young man during W.W.II through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and the Cuban Missile Crisis in which he was directly involved. He travelled around the world serving his country with great pride and honor, and was awarded numerous medals and honors for his distinguished service. Upon his military retirement he continued his career as a pilot with Delta Airlines subsidiary for many years, then as company pilot for private corporations, including the Three Mile Island engineering firm. Later, he worked as a courier for the former Slades Ferry Bank. He was known and loved by all for his great, quick Irish wit and humor, and beautiful tenor singing voice. The mark of who he was as a man did not include only career achievements, but his every day humbleness, optimism, courage, honesty, and integrity as well. His love of God and church, his generosity and compassion for all reached immeasurable heights as was evidenced by his many good works toward others. He was actively involved as an officer for many years in the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Knights of Columbus, and the Men’s Club of St. Patrick’s Church. He was also a member of the choir of the Fall River Clover Club, and of the “Over the Hill Gang.” His hobbies included astronomy, reading, gardening, classical music, especially opera, and bird watching. Born in Fall River he was the son of the Late Edward V. and Mary E. (Kiley) Darcy. His older brother Edward J. “Teddy” died as a young man serving in W.W.II. He was also the brother of the late William J. Darcy and Mary E. “Betty” Jette. He was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School and Thibodeau Business School. He was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, Somerset. He is survived by loving daughters Susan and Maryanne, 2 nephews, and many nieces. Calling hours are Sunday at Rose E. Sullivan Funeral Home, 866 County St. Somerset from 2-7 p.m, with a funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Somerset, Monday at 9 a.m. Interment will be private.

DARIGAN (SLATTERY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 3 July 2007] Darigan, Catherine (Slattery), of Ticonderoga Drive, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, July 1st. She was the loving wife of the late Francis J. Darigan, Sr., to whom she was married for fifty years. Catherine was born in Providence to the late James and Elizabeth (Ryan) Slattery. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen A. Darigan, with whom she lived; her son Francis J. Darigan, Jr., Associate Justice of the R.I. Superior Court, and his wife Alexandra Hope; and her son James V. Darigan, Sr., and his wife Prudence Young Darigan. She is also survived by her beloved granddaughter, Melissa E. Darigan, Esq., and her husband Mark A. Male; her beloved grandsons, John A., Michael F.K., Christopher J.D., and James V. Darigan, Jr.; and two great grandchildren, Andrew and Ashley Male. Catherine was the beloved sister of Mary V. Slattery of Warwick, and the late John, Vincent, and Anna Slattery, and Helen Sylvia. In her early years, Catherine was employed by the former Big Chief Supermarket on Eddy Street, and later for many years at the former Coro Jewelry Manufacturing Co. in Providence. She was a member of the Asbury Coasters of Warwick and a parishioner of St. Kevin Church for many years. She was a long time resident of Providence, moving to Warwick in 1988. Catherine was known to all as a woman of great warmth and compassion. Her love of life and service to her family was a hallmark of her long productive life. She will be missed by all whose lives were touched by her gentleness and kindness. Her funeral will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2007 from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, 2007. In lieu of flowers, donations in Catherine's memory may be made to St. Kevin Church, or Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. 

DARMODY (DARCY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 21 May 2008] Marguerite J. (Darcy) Darmody, age 84, of Fall River, MA, passed away Monday, May 19, 2008 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late George T. Darmody and also companion of the late Tom Wallfbank. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Francis Darcy and the late Margaret (Taylor) Darcy. She was a lifelong resident of Fall River, and a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church. She was employed by Granite Block Spa as a waitress until her retirement. She is survived by two sons, John Darmody of Somerset, MA and Richard Darmody of Fall River, MA; one brother, Robert Darcy of Homestead, FL; three grandsons; two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Ted and Bill Darcy. Mrs. Darmody’s Funeral Service, which relatives and friends are invited to attend, will be held on Friday, May 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Boule Funeral Home, 615 Broadway, Fall River, MA. Interment will be in Newport Memorial Park, Middletown, RI. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. 

DAUGHERTY (SULLIVAN) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 1 July 2006] Daugherty, Rita M. (Sullivan), 86, of Scituate Vista Drive died Wednesday at her home. She was the wife of the late Melvin C. Daugherty and Albert F. Miller. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late George F. and Harriet (Wha len) Sullivan, she had been a Cranston resident for over 40 years. Mrs. Daugherty was an assembler for the Coto-Coil Company for 19 years retiring in 1973. She was a member of the West Warwick ELKS Emblem Club. Mrs. Daugherty leaves 2 daughters, Barbara A. LeClair, of Cranston and Arlene Pardini of Thurmond, NC. 1 son Robert J. Miller of Warwick. 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Albert F. Miller and sister of the late Joseph A. and Raymond F. Sullivan. Funeral services will be Monday at 10 A.M. at the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Calling hours Sunday 2-5 P.M. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. 

DAURAY (HENNIGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 30 Sept 2007] Dauray, Mary L. 'Marilou', 73, died Friday at her lifelong home after a courageous 15 month battle against cancer surrounded by her adoring family and best friend. She was the loving wife of John 'Jack' E. Dauray and celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary June 16, 2007. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Fitzgerald) Hennigan. Marilou was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting, gardening and was a caretaker to others. She was a Communicant of St. Augustine Church and a member of the Rosary and Altar Society. Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter Jean M. Snow of Scituate, four sons Jack Dauray of South Kingstown, Robert Dauray of Manchester, CT, Keith Dauray of Smithfield, Joseph Dauray of Narragansett, 12 Grandchildren, 3 brothers William Hennigan of San Antonio, TX, Edward Hennigan of Narragansett and James Hennigan of Cumberland. Funeral will be Tuesday at 8:30 AM from the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence at 10 AM. Calling hours Monday from 4-8 PM. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 205 Hallene Rd. Suite 209 Warwick, R.I. 02886. 

DAVEAU (MAHONEY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 16 Oct 2005] Daveau (Mahoney) -- Entered into rest Saturday, October 15, 2005, Helena (Mahoney) Daveau, 84, of Johnson St., Fall River; widow of Eugene J. Daveau, Sr.; daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (May) Mahoney; mother of Eugene J. Daveau, Jr.; Russell Daveau (wife Lisa), Wayne Daveau, Donald Daveau, Sheila McMillan (husband Bryant), Gail Costa (husband Wayne) and the late Rita Aguiar; sister of Claire Eldridge, Kathleen Richards and the late Eileen McCall, Rita Leach, Phyllis Kahlden and Margaret O’Brien. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River. Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donations may be made to Adams House, 1168 Highland Ave., Fall River MA 02720. [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Monday 17 Oct 2005] Fall River -- Helena (Mahoney) Daveau, 84, of  Johnson Street died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at the Crawford Nursing Home. She was the widow of Eugene J. Daveau Sr. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (May) Mahoney. Mrs. Daveau was an avid bingo player. Survivors include four sons, Eugene J. Daveau Jr., Russell Daveau and his wife, Lisa, Wayne Daveau and Donald Daveau, all of Fall River; two daughters, Sheila McMillan and her husband, Bryant, of Somerset, and Gail Costa and her husband, Wayne, of North Dartmouth; two sisters, Claire Eldridge of Richmond, Calif., and Kathleen Richards of Medford, Ore.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was mother of the late Rita Aguiar; and sister of the late Eileen McCall, Rita Leach, Phyllis Kahlden and Margaret O'Brien. Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 S. Main St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. 

DAVIE (KELLY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 8 Apr 2007] Davie, Maureen D. (Kelly), 86, died Friday, April 6 in Riverview Healthcare Community, Coventry. She leaves her husband, John A. Davie; two daughters, Susan J. Boulton and her husband Stephen of Coventry and Narragansett and Karen A. Davie and her husband Garrison A. Hull of Providence and two sisters, Kathleen Gilfrin and her husband Michael and Audrey Beagles both of Isle of Wight, England. She was preceded in death by her brother Dennis Kelly and her brother-in-law, Roger Beagles. Born in London, England, a daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Barton) Kelly. She met her husband during WW II in Dorset, England after evacuating the London Bombings, when she was caring for her three younger siblings, Kathleen, Audrey and Dennis. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked along side her husband in their lace manufacturing business, Davie Lace, Inc. On April 11, 2007 they would have been married 62 years. She was a member of the former Washington United Methodist Church (now Cornerstone of Faith United Methodist Church), where she was an active member of the Ladies Aid Society. Funeral service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riverview Healthcare Community, Patient Activity Fund, 546 Main Street, Coventry, RI 02816 or Cornerstone of Faith United Methodist Church, 1081 Main Street, Coventry, RI 02816.

DAVIES (DELANEY) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 21 Sept 2007] Davies, Frances E. (Delaney) died peacefully Wednesday, September 19, 2007. She was the beloved wife of Arthur R. Davies. Born in Montreal, she was a daughter of the late George E. and Elizabeth F. (O'Shea) Delaney. Mrs. Davies was employed as a stenographer at the Grinnell Corp. in Montreal where she met and married her husband of 42 years. They lived in Toronto, Ontario prior to moving to Warwick in 1957. She is survived by her 5 loving daughters, Geraldine DeGeorge and her husband, Larry; Louise Dailey and her husband, Joe; Eileen Davies and her partner, Dean Franke; Elizabeth Killian and her husband, Bill; and Anne Davies; her grandchildren David Dailey, Elise Sefcsik and Jesse DeGeorge; a brother, Gerald Delaney and his wife, Pat. She was the sister of the late Eileen, Ruth, Martha, Alvin Delaney and Madelyn Lauzier. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 8 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter Church, Fair Street at 9 am. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. 

DAVIGNON (REILLY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Monday 11 Feb 2008] Attleboro - Marguerite M. Davignon, 89, of South Main Street, Attleboro died Saturday in the Life Care Center of Attleboro. She was the wife of the late Lucien J. Davignon. She was born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva M. (Desaulniers) Reilly. She had formerly lived in Plainville for several years, where she was a communicant of St. Martha's Church. She was a member of the AARP, the PEAL Club and St. Mary's Senior Saints of Seekonk. She had worked as a sales clerk for the former W.T. Grant stores for over 10 years before she retired. She leaves one son, Rene L. Davignon of Cumberland, R.I.; one daughter, Ann M. and her husband Naseem A. Ayoub of Seekonk; one sister, Anita Maigret of Plainville; three grandchildren, Michael and Geoffrey Ayoub and Christopher Davignon; and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home, 126 South Main St. (Route 152), Attleboro followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours in the Foley Chapel on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Activities Fund of Christopher Heights, 45 South Main St., Attleboro, MA 02703.

DAVIS [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 20 Aug 2005] Davis, C.P., Sister Mary Elizabeth, formally known as Sister Mary Patricia, C.P., 89, of St. Mary's Nursing Home 2021 Albany Ave., West Hartford, CT died on Wednesday at the nursing home. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Thomas and Alice (Hand) Davis. In 1938, Sister began as a teacher at the Assumption School, Providence and from 1953-1959 was Principal, after which she was Vice-Principal at Corpus Christi School in Wethersfield,  CT. From 1962-1970, Sister was Mistress of Novices at Mt. St. Joseph's College, Wakefield later serving as Dean of Admissions at the College for several years. She continued her career as Chaplain at Hartford Hospital and from 1977 until her retirement in 1987, was Director of Pastoral Ministry Services at  Roncalli Health Center. She is survived by two nieces, Mary Lou Hartness and Joan Wallace both in South Carolina. She was the sister of the late Admiral James R. Davis and Thomas Francis Davis. Her funeral will be held on Monday at 8:45 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, South County Chapel, 1111 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett followed by a mass of Christian burial in St. Francis of Assisi Church, High St., Wakefield at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Wakefield. Visiting hours Sunday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Cross and Passion Development Fund 1 Wright Lane, North Kingstown, RI 02852. 

DAVIS (FRAYNE) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 6 Apr 2006] Davis, Isabelle A., of Cape End Manor, Provincetown, MA, died April 4, 2006 there. She was the wife of the late Edward S. Davis. Born in Woonsocket, RI daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine (Flanagan) Frayne. Isabelle was a secretary at Blackstone Valley Gas and Electric for many years. She moved to Pawtucket in 1950 and resided there and in Cumberland until she moved to Cape Cod, MA in 2005. She leaves two sons, Michael Davis of Wellfleet, MA, and Anthony Davis of Camp Hill, PA; one daughter, Catherine Gauthier of Somerset, MA; a brother, Charles Frayne of Warwick, RI; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Eleanor Rebello and Hugh Frayne. Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of St. Leo the Great 697 Central Ave., Pawtucket Monday April 10 at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Arrangements by Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, Pawtucket.

DAVIS (CONNELLY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 10 Dec 2007] A. Frances (Connelly) Davis, “Fran,” age 91, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 08, 2007 in Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Albert E. Davis. Born in Fall River she was a daughter of the late Mark E. and Mary Ellen (Prouty) Connelly. She had been a lifelong resident of Fall River. She was a 1936 graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School. In addition to being a homemaker she was the Assistant Manager at the former J.J. Newberry Company for many years.  Mrs. Davis was very involved in the Highland School P.T.A.  She was a Troop Leader for the Brownies troop #43 and the Girl Scouts troop # 83. She was a communicant of Holy Name Church and Sacred Heart Church during her youth. She loved the outdoors and gardening. She especially enjoyed taking care of others. She is survived by one daughter, Constance “Connie” Dodson and her husband Gregory of Ellsworth, Maine, one grandson David A. Boscombe and his wife Deborah of Norton, one step-granddaughter Lydia Camara and her husband Charles of North Providence, two great grandchildren Katharine and Christopher Boscombe. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was sister of the late Mark E. Connelly Jr., Eleanor Wilbur, Alicia Kaelin, Helen Coulombe, and Paul, Francis, William, Cecelia, and Robert Connelly. Her Funeral will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 9:00AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St. Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4-8PM. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

DAWKINS (McLAUGHLIN) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 12 Feb 2007] Dawkins, Ada B. (McLaughlin), 82, of Wayne Drive died Sunday, February 11 at the Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Dawkins. Born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late James and Maude (Miller) McLaughlin, she had lived in Cumberland for the past 44 years. Mrs. Dawkins was a member of the AARP and the Chemawa Women's Golf League. She is survived by one daughter, Robin Dupont of Cumberland; one son, Robert J. Dawkins, Jr. of Cranston; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late James and Helen McLaughlin. The funeral and burial will be private. Relatives and friends may call at Bellows-Falso Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln Tuesday 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Dawkins' memory to the Activity Fund of Grandview Center, 100 Chambers Street, Cumberland, RI 02864 would be appreciated.

DAWLEY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 9 May 2003] Warwick - Benjamin Edward Dawley, 83, of West Bay Manor, 1783 West Shore Rd., formerly of Wyoming Avenue, a former machiner operator, chef, and an activist in fraternal groups, died Wednesday at Kent County Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Shirley Taylor (Jones) Stacy-Dawley, and the late Marie Gertrude (Tenbrink) Dawley. Born in Providence, a son of the late Frank E. and Esther A. (Garrity) Dawley, he had lived in Warwick for many years. He had worked for Universal Winding until 1940. He had worked for the Adley Express Co., Brinks Express Inc., and was a former member of Local 251, Teamsters. He began working for Bulova Watch in 1944, retiring in 1978 because of poor health. He was an accomplished chef, working in many Rhode Island restaurants, and once managed the East Greenwich Dairy Restaurant-Ice Cream Co. in Hoxie. He was a member and line officer of Mount Vernon Lodge 4, F&AM, for many years. He served as master twice and recently as secretary. He was an affiliate of St. Johns Lodge 1, Providence. He was past patron of Providence Chapter 1, Order of Eastern Star, serving as patron six times, and was secretary. He was appointed a grand representative for New York, Nevada, and Arizona by the Eastern Star Grand Chapter. He was appointed Grand Chapter grand sentinel in 1991. He was an honorary member of several Eastern Star chapters. He was a 32nd-degree Scottish Rite Mason, Valley of Providence, Providence Council 1, and Encampment 99. He was a member of the Grand Cross of Color, Rainbow for Girls. He was a reporter and photographer for the Rhode Island Freemason newspaper for many years. He was a former member of Warwick Council 2295, Knights of Columbus, a former member of the Father Wallace, 4th-degree K of C, and past president and member of Warwick division, Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was a 1938 graduate of Central High School, and had served on the Reunion Committee of 1938 since 1964. He attended Bryant College and Rhode Island College extension classes in industrial engineering. He was a graduate of the Sylvania and RCA Schools of Radio, the P.C. Schools of Computers, and Belsaw School of Locksmithing. He had been an ardent stamp collector for many years. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Patricia Dawley Stewart of Rockaway, N.J., and Kathleen A. Lavoie of Coventry; two stepdaughters, Cheryl Lilley of Pampa, Texas, and Barbara Galucci of Warwick; a stepson, Richard Stacy of Warwick; and 5 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 8 step-great-grandchildren. He was the stepfather of the late Fred P. Stacy. A Masonic memorial service by Mount Vernon Lodge 4 will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. in Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. A funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.

DAWLEY (MURPHY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 28 Sep 2004] Cranston - Olive L. (Murphy) Dawley, 91, of Pocomoke, Md., and formerly of Eliot Road, Cranston, a homemaker, died Sunday at Hartley Hill Nursing Center in Maryland. She was the wife of the late Herbert A. Dawley. Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Linden) Murphy, she had lived in Cranston for many years before moving to Maryland. Mrs. Dawley had been a member of Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, in Cranston, the Order of the Eastern Star, Signet Chapter 21, and the Vasa Order of America. She leaves a son, Herbert L. Dawley of Pittstown, N.J.; a daughter, Janet Philips of Ocean Pines, Md.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Butterfield Chapel, 500 Pontiac Ave. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.

DAWSON (McMANUS) [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Saturday 12 Nov 1892] In this city: Dawson - At No. [92?], Margaret L. McManus, wife of Joseph Dawson, aged 32 years, Funeral will take place at Mr. Dawson's residence, tomorrow at 2 o'clock p.m.

DAWSON (LOGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 9 Sep 2004] Warwick - Alice I. (Logan) Dawson, 88, of Minnesota Avenue, formerly of Byron Boulevard, a retired secretary and switchboard operator, died Monday in Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late Rufus C. "Buck" Dawson. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late George and Violet (Cox) Logan, she had lived in Warwick since 1924. Mrs. Dawson had worked at Pilgrim High School for 18 years, retiring in 1985, and previously worked in the administration building. She was a former communicant of Church of the Resurrection and attended Church of the Transfiguration. She leaves two sons, William C. Dawson of Davenport, Fla., and James L. Dawson of Cranston; two daughters, Frances I. Walsh of Plymouth, Mass., and Nancy E. Dawson-Brady of Franklin, Mass.; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Frank Logan. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., with a Requiem Eucharist at 9:30 in Church of the Transfiguration, 1665 Broad St., Cranston. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

DAY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 15 June 2006] Day, Deputy Assistant Chief Michael J., 49, of College Road, died Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital after being stricken in Providence Fire Department Headquarters shortly after returning from a fire. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia L. (Plante) Day. They had been married for 22 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Retired Providence Fire Department Lieutenant Frank J. and Barbara F. (Hoey) Day, he was a lifelong city resident. Chief Day was appointed to the Providence Fire Department on April 16, 1979. He worked his way up through the department, earning the rank of Lieutenant on September 29, 1989, the rank of Captain on June 29, 1995, and Battalion Chief on October 27, 2000. On June 30, 2005 he was named Deputy Assistant Chief of the Department. During the course of his career he was honored as Providence Firefighter of the Year in 1989 and was cited by the Department for meritorious service on five occasions. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from R.I. College in 1980 and earned a second B.A. in Fire Science from Providence College in 1981. He was currently in the process of becoming an Executive Fire Officer, and had taken numerous courses at the National Fire Academy, including counter-terrorism and weapons of mass destruction training administered by the Department of Justice. He was a member of the Providence Firefighters Union, Local 799, Providence Permanent Fireman's Relief Association, and the R.I. Association of Fire Chiefs. He was a communicant of St. Pius V. Church. He was very involved in the activities and events of his children. Besides his wife he leaves his four children, Michael J. Day, II, Amanda M. Day, Brianne E. Day and Stephanie L. Day all at home; three brothers Frank J. Day, Jr. of Providence and Green Hill, Peter E. Day (Ret. Prov. FD) of Cranston, and Stephen T. Day (Ret. Chief Superintendent-Prov. FD) of Providence; three sisters Maureen B. Lemieux and Jennifer A. Marran both in Wakefield, and Mary M. Grieco of Attleboro, a niece and eight nephews. He was the brother of the late Timothy J. Day (Prov. FD). His funeral will be Saturday at 8:00 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Pius V. Church, Eaton Street, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the St. Pius V. Church Capitol Campaign, 30 Elmhurst Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 or the Deputy Assistant Chief Michael J. Day Memorial Fund, c/o Providence Firefighters Union Local 799, 92 Printery Street, Providence, RI 02904 in his memory will be appreciated. 

DAY (HAGGERTY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 10 June 2007] Day, Anastasia M. (Haggerty) 'Anne', 98, of Warwick died Friday, June 8, 2007 at Sunny View Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Herbert N. Day. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late James and Mary (McKenna) Haggerty, she formerly resided in Providence. Mrs. Day was an executive secretary with Wescott Slade and Balcolm Co. of Providence for 30 years until retiring. She was an avid bingo player and loved to dance. She leaves a daughter, Anne-Marie Guarini and her husband Joseph G. of Warwick, and grandchildren, Michael J. and Laurie M. Guarini. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Catherine Church. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours Monday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Activities Fund, c/o Sunny View Nursing Home, 83 Corona Street, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated. 

DAYLOR [Fall River MA Daily Evening News, Friday 18 Oct 1918] Miss Annie D. Daylor, daughter of Davis and Susan Daylor, died Thursday afternoon, at her home, 297 Buffington street, Miss Daylor was a nurse at the John Hopkins hospital, of Baltimore, and had been ill only a few days. While in this city, she attended SS. Peter & Paul's church, in which parish she had always lived. Besides her mother and father she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Lally, Misses Katharine, Helen and Sadie Daylor, and three brothers, David, Edward and Francis. [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Saturday 19 Oct 1918] Annie M. Daylor, daughter of David and Sarah Daylor, who died in Baltimore at the Johns Hopkins hospital on Thursday as the result of an attack of influenze, pneumonia developing, was very well known in this city. She bore the distinction of being one of the youngest graduates in the history of Durfee High, receiving her diploma and graduating at the age of 16 years. For seven years after graduating she was bookkeeper and stenographer for Thomas Connelly in Newport, and some time ago, left to enter training as a nurse at the Johns Hopkins hospital. She graduated a short time ago and when the call came for volunteers to work among the influenza victims, she was one of the five accepted. Her constant attention to patients suffering from the disease gradually weakened her constitution until she was susceptible to the disease and contracted it. Although everything was done to prolong her life, she gradually failed and passed away Thursday. She was known in this city as a girl of splendid character and of pleasing disposition. Her death is the second in the family in a year, Margaret, the oldest daughter, passing away some months ago. Deceased leaves her parents and four sisters – Mrs. Thomas Lally and the Misses Helen, Sadie and Katherine Daylor; together with three brothers – David, now overseas, and Frank and Edward stationed at Camp Devens. The body will be brought to this city for interment.

DE ST. CROIX (CONNOLLY) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Wednesday 12 Dec 2007] New Bedford — Agnes R. (Connolly) De St. Croix, 81, of North Dartmouth, died Monday, December 10, 2007, in the New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles H. De St. Croix. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late John and Delia (Duffy) Connolly, she had resided in Milton, MA for several years before moving to Dartmouth 27 years ago. Mrs. De St. Croix was a member and volunteer for the Dartmouth Council on Aging for many years. Her joy in life was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Pullman and her husband, Richard of San Antonio, Texas; five sons, Bruce De St. Croix and his partner, Robin of Truro, MA, Barry De St. Croix and his partner, Mark of Falmouth, MA, Blane De St. Croix and his wife, Diana of Delray Beach, FL, Blair De St. Croix and his wife, Mary of Hopkinton, MA and the late Brian De St. Croix; six grandchildren, Rebecca Moniz and her husband, Christopher, Christopher, Meredith and Alexander Pullman, Charles and Jessica De St. Croix; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Mary Carey, Marguerite, Michael, James and Joseph Connolly. Her Funeral will be held on Friday, December 14, 2007, at 10AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth followed by a Funeral Mass at 11AM in St. Mary's Church, 783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8PM. Burial will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Schwartz Center for Children, 1 Posa Place, Dartmouth, MA 02747 or the charity of your choice.

DEAN (ROWELL) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 6 Jan 2005] Dean, Beverly M., 69, a lifelong resident of East Providence died January 3, 2005 at RI Hospital. She was born in Providence, the daughter of the late Thomas Francis and Catherine Cecilia (Kelley) Rowell. She was a jewelry worker for local jewelry manufacturers for 10 years. She was a loving mother of Catherine Donnelly of Riverside, Paul Dean of Concord, NH and the late Douglas Thomas Dean. She is survived by 4 grandchildren; Stephanie Reynolds, Stephen Donnelly, Jonathan and Thomas Dean. She was the sister of the late June O'Neil and Thomas F. Rowell. The funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the Rebello Funeral Home, 901 Broadway, East Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Taunton Avenue, East Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Providence. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5-8 p.m.

DEAN (McDONALD) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 31 May 2005] New Bedford -- Gladys M. (McDonald) Dean, 88, of New Bedford, died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at The Oaks Nursing Home after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Raymond H. Dean. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Charles McDonald and Ruth M. (Dunham) Murdock. She lived in Acushnet most of her life, moving to Olympia Towers in New Bedford four years ago. She was a member of the Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church. Mrs. Dean was employed by the John I. Paulding Co. for 25 years until she retired. She was a member of the United Auto Workers, Local No. 899. Survivors include her widower; a son, Paul R. Dean of New Bedford; a daughter, Carole A. Means and her husband, James, of New Bedford; her former daughter-in-law, Winna Dean of Onset; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several cousins. Her funeral will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St. Funeral services will be at 11 at the Acushnet-Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will be private. 

DEANE [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 8 Feb 1933] The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Deane, widow of Patrick Deane, was held this morning from the rooms of D.D. Sullivan and Sons, 383 Spring street, followed by services in St. Mary's cathedral, where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Joseph J. Lamb. There were many floral tributes. Interment was in the family lot in St. Patrick's cemetery. The bearers were James McDermott, Francis Rogers, Timothy and Mortimer Shea.

DEARNLEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 3 June 2003] East Providence - Frank C. Dearnley, 58, of Hillside Avenue, an assistant fire chief before retiring, died Friday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Suzanne L. (Hubbard) Dearnley. Born in Providence, a son of the late Edward James Dearnley 3rd and the late Gladys J. (Foster) Dearnley, he was a lifelong resident of East Providence and a 1963 graduate of East Providence High School. Sworn in as a member of the East Providence Fire Department in November 1970, he retired in 1997, as assistant chief, after 27 years of service. He was a former special officer in the East Providence Police. A Coast Guard veteran, enlisting in 1963, he later had served in the Coast Guard Reserve, achieving the rank of gunner's mate, chief master. He had been an officer in the East Providence Fraternal Order of DeMolay, and a vice president of the Martin Junior High School PTA. Mr. Dearnley was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, where he had served as an acolyte and as senior warden of the vestry. He was a life member of the Massasoit Gun Club, in Riverside. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Frank C. Dearnley of Copake, N.Y.; a daughter, Dale L. Dearnley of Glocester; a brother, Edward James Dearnley of Brandon, Fla.; and two granddaughters. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 81 Warren Ave. Burial will be in Plainville Cemetery, Plainville, Mass.

DEASY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 20 Feb 2008] Deasy, Richard M., 79, of Fales Street, Riverside, a long time professor of History at Providence College died on February 18, 2008 after a prolonged illness. He was the beloved husband of Rosalind (Gibbs) Deasy for 49 years. Born on March 22, 1928 in Rumford, a son of the late John P. and Helen (McCoart) Deasy, he lived in Riverside for 45 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Dr. John E. Deasy and his wife Patricia N. Deasy of Bowie, Maryland, Richard M. Deasy, Jr. and his wife Randy St. Louis Deasy of Fairfax, Virginia, and Edward G. Deasy of Jackson Heights, NY; a daughter, Rosalind Gibbs Deasy of Albuquerque, New Mexico; five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Patrick, Emily, Lauren and Kelly Deasy; two brothers, Dr. John Deasy of Bridgewater, MA, and Professor Robert L. Deasy of Rumford; five nephews and one niece. After attending local public schools in the Rumford area he graduated from Saint Raphael Academy in 1945 where he was inducted into the Rhode Island Honor Society. He entered Providence College in the Fall of that year but left to fulfill his military obligation serving with the U.S. Army Seventh Division doing occupation duty in Korea. He then returned to Providence College graduating summa cum laude in 1951. He immediately embarked on a career in teaching that lasted the rest of his life. He took history courses at Brown University and received an M.Ed from Boston University. His teaching career took him to North Dakota, Massachusetts and back to Rhode Island until he joined the Faculty at Providence College in the Fall of 1962 to begin a 42 year career. He taught courses for the History, Education and ROTC Departments. He guided student trainees in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. His expertise in military history found him teaching courses at West Point and several military installations around the country. In addition, he served on innumerable committees including the faculty senate and also served as Director of the Social Studies Program for 20 years. In 1983 he was honored by the college with its Teacher of the Year Award and upon retirement was awarded the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award. Thousands of students have attested to his classroom excellence. In addition, he was actively involved in all sorts of activities at St. Brendan Church including positions of teaching catechism classes, raising money and serving as an usher and lector. Although declining health sapped him of some of his energy, his devotion to his wife, children, grandchildren, students and his country never wavered. He will be sorely missed. His funeral will be held on Friday, February 22, 2008 from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 a.m. with a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Richard's memory to Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 or the American Red Cross, Rhode Island Chapter, 105 Gano Street, Providence, RI 02906, would be deeply appreciated. 

DeAUGUSTINIS (KELLY) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 17 Dec 2007] DeAugustinis, Shirley A., 72, of Post Road, died Saturday at Brentwood Nursing Home. Born in Bethlehem, PA she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Grace (Nagy) Kelly. Shirley was a 1989 graduate of the Sawyer School and worked as a licensed practical nurse in several local nursing homes. She is survived by her children Douglas F. Fontes of Rosemary Beach, FL, Steven Fontes of Cranston, Regina M. Fontes of Johnston and James J. DeAugustinis of Lincoln, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Craig J. Kelly. She was the sister of Jane Tarbaro of PA, Steven Kelly of MD, Charles Kelly of PA and the late Thomas Kelly. Funeral from Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick Wednesday at 8:45 AM. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Marys Church, Cranston at 10. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Donations in her memory may be made to the Brentwood Nursing Home Residents Activities Fund, 4000 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886. 

DeBLOIS (FAGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 2 Oct 2003] Burrillville - Ruth E. (Fagan) DeBlois, 93, of 1181 Davis Drive, Pascoag, a retired laundry worker, died Monday in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Alfred DeBlois. Born in Pascoag, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Abby (Slavin) Fagan. She leaves a son, Thomas DeBlois of Wayne, Pa.; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Arthur, Charles and Warren Fagan. A graveside service will be held today at 10:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Cemetery, Harrisville.

DeCICCIO (HENNESSEY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 19 Sep 2004] DeCiccio -- Helen L. (Hennessey), age 88, in Fall River, September 17, 2004. Wife of the late Edward G. DeCiccio; Mother of Paul E., John M. DeCiccio, and the late Mary E. Magno; Grandmother of Nicole & Dominic Magno, and the late Anthony Magno.Her Funeral wil be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM in the St. Margaret Mary Chapel of Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Avenue, Fall River. Relative and friends invited. Her family will receive friends in the Catholic Memorial Home from 8:30AM-9:30AM prior to her mass. Arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 19 Sep 2004] Fall River - Helen L. (Hennessey) DeCiccio, 88, of Highland Avenue, a homemaker, died Friday in Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edward G. DeCiccio. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late William and Alice (Malone) Hennessey, she was a lifelong resident of the city. Mrs. DeCiccio was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School. A member of Good Shepherd Parish, formerly St. Patrick's Church, she was also a member of the St. Patrick's Women's Guild. She leaves two sons, Paul E. DeCiccio of Naples, Fla., and John M. DeCiccio of Boston; and two grandchildren, Nicole and Dominic Magno. She was the mother of the late Mary E. Magno. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Margaret Mary Chapel at the Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

DeCONTE (DUGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 22 Jan 2007] DeConte, Violet S., 77, resident of Harrisville. Died on January 19, 2007 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. Loving wife of 55 years to John DeConte. She was born in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Hoppe) Dugan. She worked for the Zambarano Hospital. She enjoyed playing her guitar and reading. Survivors include nieces Diane Doll, Margaret Waterman, Margery King, and Patty Weaver, nephews Logan Trousdale, and George Plouffe. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 9am from the Brown Funeral Home, 1496 Victory Hwy., Oakland with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Patrick's Church, Main St. Harrisville. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Pascoag. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. 

DeCOSTA (COYNE) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 28 June 2006] New Bedford — Catherine N. (Coyne) DeCosta, age 75 years, of New Bedford, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006, unexpectedly at home. She was the widow of Charles DeCosta Sr. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Francis G. Coyne and Lillian (Weeks) Parkinson and lived in this community all of her life. Mrs. DeCosta was employed as secretary for A-I Asphalt Co. for many years until retiring. She loved to travel, was an avid bingo player and loved to play slot machines. Most of all, she was a devoted Mother and Grandmother and loved to spend time with her family. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. Survivors include three daughters Sheena K. Fonseca of NB, Susan E. Silva and her husband John J. Silva of NB and Cathy Froias of Westport, two sons Charles DeCosta Jr. of Worcester and Anthony R. DeCosta and his wife Mary Ellen of NB. She was the mother of the late Gilbert F. Garcia and sister of the late Harrison, Elizabeth and Ronald Coyne. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a special loving granddaughter Katy-Lyne DeCosta who resided with her. Her funeral will take place on Friday in the Wilson Chapel, 79 County St. at 9 A.M. followed by burial in Rural Cemetery. Visitation 5-8 P.M. Thursday. 

DEEGAN (LUCEY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 12 Mar 2006] Deegan, Jane Lucey, at home in Providence, Rhode Island 10 March 2006. Partner and muse in the jewelry firm Jeff Deegan Designs with her husband. Born 14 July 1951 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to the late James J. and Winifred Lucey, Providence resident since 1978; member of the Handicraft Club. Graduate of Rosemont College. Survived by husband J.F. Deegan III and sons Seamus Brew Deegan of Long Beach, California and Liam Lucey Deegan of Providence. Sister of Denis J. Lucey III MD of Philadelphia and Deborah L. Kroop of Woodbury, New Jersey. Jane requests in lieu of flowers a donation to Dana Farber Cancer Institute or buy something nice for yourself. Calling hours Monday 5-8pm. Funeral Tuesday at 9am from the Monahan, Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman Street. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Hope Street, Providence at 10am. Interment immediately following at Swan Point.

DEERING (McCABE) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 17 Mar 2005] Deering, Margaret M. (McCabe) of Tamarac, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at the age of 94, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was the loving wife of the late Andrew W. Deering for 61 years. Born April 7, 1910 in the village of Pontiac, Warwick, a daughter of the late John J. and Pearl G. (Steele) McCabe, she was raised in Rhode Island and lived in New Haven, CT for 39 years before moving to Tamarac 10 years ago. Margaret was a secretary for the New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad and a 54-year member of the Transportation Communications International Union, AFL-CIO-CLC. She was a talented pianist and organist. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret-Mary Lear of Tamarac; her son, Andrew J. Deering of Ft. Lauderdale; her sisters, Madeline Geoffroy of West Warwick; Monica O'Neill, and her husband Francis, of Warwick; Eileen DeCola, and her husband George, of Woodstock, CT; her sister-in-law, Eileen Rafferty of Warwick; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral from Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, Saturday at 8 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, Providence St., West Warwick, at 9 a.m. Calling hours Friday 3:00-5:00 p.m. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, West Warwick. Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice Care of Southeast Florida, 309 S.E. 18th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316.  

DEERING [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 6 March 2008] Deering, Rose A., formerly of Moorland Avenue, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at the Evergreen House Health Center. She was born in Dublin, Ireland, a daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Elliott) Deering. Rose was a Service Evaluation Manager with New England Telephone in Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts for forty years, before retiring. She was a Past President of the Telephone Pioneers of America, Local Chapter and also a Past President of the Hattie Ide Chaffee Womens Auxilliary. She was a volunteer for the Pawtucket Heart Health Association and also with the health programs at Memorial Hospital and Miriam Hospital. She was also a literacy tutor at the East Providence Community Center. She was a communicant of St. Martha's Church and also a member of the Rosary and Altar Society. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Mary Deering, Irene Tardiff, Margaret Haun, George, James and Peter Deering. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 9 AM from the Perry/McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Martha's Church. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 5-8. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rose's memory to St. Martha's Church Building Fund, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914, would be deeply appreciated.

DEERY (GARVEY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 1 Oct 2003] Providence - Arlene F. (Garvey) Deery, 77, formerly of Adelaide Avenue, a retired assembler, died Monday at Roger Williams Hospital. She was the wife of the late James D. Deery. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James and Mary (Plews) Garvey, she had lived in Providence for many years. Mrs. Deery had worked at the Bulova Watch Co. for more than 30 years, until the company's closing. She leaves a son, Albert F. Marks of Cumberland; a daughter, Arlene "Molly" Marks Silvia of South Kingstown; and four grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Ambrose and Jimmy Garvey and Evelyn Payette. The funeral will be private.  

DEERY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 24 Aug 2004] Narragansett - Eugene V. Deery, 86, of Conanicut Road, and also of North Port, Fla., a retired postal worker and racetrack employee, died last Tuesday at Edward White Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla. He was the husband of Agnes E. (McGinn) Deery. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late James and Mary Ann (McFarland) Deery, he had lived in Cranston before moving to Narragansett in 1976. In 1994, he moved to North Port, but he continued to spend his summers in Narragansett. He was known to his neighbors in Narragansett as the "mayor" of Wesquage. Mr. Deery had been a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a parimutual ticket seller at the Narragansett Race Track and Lincoln Park for more than 30 years before retiring. He also had been a member of the board of trustees at the Johnny Cake Center, in South Kingstown, and a volunteer at the Tetrault Senior Center, in Narragansett, and the South County Nursing Home, in North Kingstown. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a D-Day survivor. Mr. Deery was a member of St. Thomas More Church, in Narragansett, where he was an Eucharistic minister. He was a past president of the Holy Name Society at St. Matthew Church, in Cranston, a member of the Cranston Council of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Bonnet Terrace Association. He enjoyed Notre Dame sports. Besides his wife, he leaves four daughters, Jane M. Ahles and Mary Beth Deery, both of Narragasett, Deborah A. Deery of South Bend, Ind., and Marianne Deery of Santa Fe, N.M.; two sons, Brian I. Deery of Arcadia, Fla., and David A. Deery of Charlestown; a brother, the Rev. Lawrence Deery of Tewksbury, Mass.; four grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He was the father of the late Mary Ellen Deery, and a brother of the late Cecelia Boyd and Mary Ellen, Kathleen, James, Edward, Frank and Joseph Deery. The funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 am from the Nardolillo Funeral Home South County Chapel, 1111 Boston Neck Rd., with a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Thomas More Church, Rockland Street. Entombment, with military honors, will be at 2 p.m. in the columbarium at Rhode Island Veteran Cemetery, South County Trail (Route 2), Exeter.  

DeFALCO (McGARRY) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 3 June 2006] DeFalco, Margaret E (McGarry), 67, of Deer Street, Rumford, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Thomas DeFalco for 51 beautiful years. Born in the Fox Point section of Providence, she was the loving daughter of the late John and Anna (Lenihan) McGarry. She was a retired Private duty CNA for many years having worked at Hattie Ide Chaffee nursing home for nearly 20 years. Besides her husband she is survived by five loving children, her three sons, Thomas DeFalco of Rumford and his companion Camille, John DeFalco of Florida and Joseph DeFalco of Providence. Her two daughters, Deborah Benson, of Worcester, MA and Mrs. Carol Maciel and her husband Roger, and her beloved granddaughter Tarah Lynn Maciel of East Providence. She was the sister of John McGarry and the late Mary Ann McGarry, and Raymond McGarry. Peg was a proud homemaker to her husband, children and granddaughter. Peg had a great sense of humor, loved life and lived her life to the fullest. The funeral will be held Monday at 9AM from the Monahan, Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home 230 Waterman Street, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, on 92 Hope Street, Providence at 10 AM. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday from 4 - 8 PM. Donations in her memory may be made to Arthritis Foundation 2348 Post Rd., Suite 104, Warwick, RI 02886. 

DeFELICE (O’BRIEN) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 14 Aug 2005] DeFelice, Ethel G. (O'Brien), 92, Formerly of 1014 Hope St., Bristol wife of the late Vincent DeFelice died Thursday, August 11, 2005 at the Silver Creek Manor, Bristol . Born in Bristol a daughter of the late Edmund & Ruth (Monahan) O'Brien. She was a setter for the former R&J Manufacturing Co., formerly in Warren before retiring in 1976. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church where she also attended school. She is survived by a daughter Ruth Carrier of Somerset , MA , three son's Vincent DeFelice, Jr. of Hyannis , MA , Frank DeFelice of Bristol , Richard DeFelice of Newport , eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Besides her husband and parents she was predeceased by a son Jerry DeFelice, a daughter Mary Banno, two brother's Franklin and Edmond O'Brien, and a sister Ruth Evelyn Rego. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church Wood St. , Bristol . Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Sansone Funeral Home.

DEFFLEY OąCONNOR (HURLEY) [Providence RI Sunday Journal, 27 December 1959] OąCONNOR-DEFFLEY In Providence, R.I. on the 26th. Margaret J. (Hurley), wife of the late James J. OąConnor. Funeral from her residence 259 River Ave., Tuesday, December 29 at 8:15 a.m. Solemn requiem Mass at St. Maryąs Church, Broadway at 9 a.m. Please omit flowers. [The great-grandmother of Dave Winans [email protected] - baptized Margaret Jane Hurley. "After the death of her first husband, my great grandfather Thomas A. Deffley, she married James J. O'Connor."]

DeGAGNE (TARMEY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 9 June 2005] DeGagne, Carol Anne (Tarmey), 69, of St. Laurent , Montreal , Canada , died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at the Mount Sinai Hospital of Montreal, Canada after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Regent DeGagne. Born in Woonsocket , RI , daughter of the late John and Mary (O'Neill) Tarmey, she lived in Montreal most of her life. Carol was a longtime member of the St. Laurent Neighborhood Association and Past President of the National Board of the One Parent Family Association of Canada (O.P.F.A.). She is survived by her son Marc DeGagne, of Montreal , a brother John Tarmey of Sunny Isles Beach , Florida and a sister Judith Vito of Cumberland , Rhode Island . A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 10:00 AM in St. Charles Church , 190 North Main St. , Woonsocket , RI . Family and friends are invited to attend. 

DEGNAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 20 Apr 2004] East Providence - James P. Degnan Jr., 68, of the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol, a retired postal worker, died Sunday at the home. He was the husband of Dorinda (Dolloff) Degnan of East Providence. Born in North Providence, a son of the late James P. and Lauretta (Collin) Degnan, he had lived in the Veterans Home for one year, previously living 20 years in East Providence. Mr. Degnan was a post-office worker before retiring in 1990. He then was a school bus driver in East Providence. He was a retired Air Force veteran of Vietnam. Mr. Degnan was a former member of the Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth, the Swansea Country Club and the Rock's Bar Golf League. He loved to golf. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Dorinda K. Degnan at home; three stepsons, Theodore D. Seymour of McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., Timothy D. Seymour of East Providence and Thomas D. Seymour of Woodbridge, Va.; a stepdaughter, Deborah J. Seymour-Smith of Coventry; a sister, Ronnie Powers of North Providence; and 10 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the J.H. Williams & Co. Funeral Home, 210 Taunton Ave. Burial will be private.

DEGNAN (RYAN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 27 Jan 2005] Degnan, Helena F., 98, of West Bay Manor, Warwick, died Tuesday at the Scandinavian Home. She was wife of the late William E. Degnan. She was born in Providence and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Brennan) Ryan. She had lived in Providence for 90 years before moving to Warwick eight years ago. Mrs. Degnan was employed with the State of RI for 40 years, retiring as an administrative assistant to the Director of Administration in 1976. She had been active in Democratic politics for over 70 years, and was known as Mrs. Democrat. She was a member of the 1992 Electoral College, and was a past president of RI Democratic Womens Club. She was a communicant of St. Matthew Church for 75 years, and was a member of the St. Matthew Women's Club. She leaves four children, William E. Degnan, Mary D. Sugrue, and Edward P. Degnan all of Cranston and Joseph R. Degnan, Sr. of Narragansett; 17 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late William E. Degnan, Jr., and sister of the late Dorothy Pothin, Marion Murphy, and Ruth Vale. Helena's funeral will be Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Matthew Church Elmwood & Park Aves., Cranston. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visitation Friday 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to The Down Syndrome Society of RI, 99 Bald Hill Rd., Cranston RI 02920 or Franciscan Missionary of Mary, 399 Fruit Hill Ave., N. Providence, RI 02911 in her memory will be appreciated. 

DEGNAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 11 June 2008] Degnan, Lawrence A. Sr., 86, of Cranston, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at the VAMC. Born in Providence a son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Connors) Degnan. He had lived in Cranston with his wife of 62 years, Margaret (Fitzgerald) Degnan, since 1964. Mr. Degnan was a WW II US Army Air Corps veteran. He was a Union Plumber for over 55 years working out of the union hall. He was a member of the Plumbers Union, Local 28, AFL-CIO, for many years until they merged with Local 51. He had been a treasurer as well as serving several other positions for Local 28 before the merge. Besides his wife, he leaves 2 sons, Lawrence A. (and Marjorie) Degnan, Jr. of Johnston and John F. Degnan of Easton, PA, 2 daughters, Patricia M. Degnan and Peggy A. (and Joseph) Gergora, both of Cranston, a sister, Marie Gavigan of North Kingstown, 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth Paloso, Christine Choquette, Robert and Karen Degnan and 5 great-grandchildren. He was brother of the late Robert, William and Joseph Degnan, Margaret Dolloff and Rita Boxold. Funeral Friday at 9:00am from the Stapleton-Barry-Holdredge Funeral Home, 684 Park Avenue Cranston with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew Church at 10:00. Calling hours Thursday 4-7. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the St. Matthew Church Renovation Fund, 15 Frances Ave., Cranston, 02910. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. 

DEIGNAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 26 Sep 2006] Deignan, William F., 80, of Village Circle, Warwick, died on Thursday, September 21, 2006 surrounded by his loving family at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the husband of Dorothy R. (McManus) Deignan. Born in Providence, a son of the late William H. and Mary E. (Keegan) Deignan, he lived in Warwick for most of his life. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A truck driver and member of Teamsters Local # 251, Mr. Deignan was employed for many years by McKesson & Robbins in Providence. He retired in 1987. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, James W. Deignan of Warwick and William F. Deignan, Jr. of West Palm Beach, FL; two daughters, Barbara A. Deignan and Kathleen S. Golish, both of Warwick; a sister, Anne M. Greene of Warwick; and eight grandchildren. He was the father of the late Richard J. Deignan. His funeral will be held on Thursday, September 28, at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. William Church, Pettaconsett Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Down Syndrome Society of RI, 99 Bald Hill Road, Cranston, RI 02920. 

DEIGNAN (REYNOLDS) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 3 Feb 2008] Deignan, Margaret M. 'Peg' (Reynolds), 94, formerly of Shaw Avenue, Cranston, died on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Tockwotton Home in Providence. She was the wife of the late Vincent R. Deignan, Jr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Bartholomew and Elizabeth (Reilly) Reynolds, she lived in Cranston since 1975. She was a graduate of St. Xavier Academy. Mrs. Deignan was employed at the Providence Public Library for 49 years, and served as Director of Circulation at the downtown Providence branch, and as Director of the Rochambeau Library. She retired in 1978. A parishoner of St. Michael's Church in Providence, Mrs. Deignan was a former parish trustee. She was involved with numerous community organizations, and was a former board member of the Tockwotton Home, the Rhode Island Lung Association, Providence College, Blue Cross of RI, the Neighborhood Friendly Visitors, and Aging 2000. Involved in the inception of Trinity Square Repertory Co., she also served on its board of directors. Mrs. Deignan was a mentor for young women, and 'Grandma' and storyteller at the Carriage House Daycare Center in Cranston. She gave book talks at nursing homes and senior centers around the state. With her husband Vin, she was a regular volunteer at the Advent House shelter in Providence. She is survived by a son, Richard S. Deignan of Bloomington, MN; a daughter-in-law, Maureen Deignan; and three grandsons, Paul Deignan, Patrick Deignan, and Philip Deignan. She was the sister of the late John D. Reynolds and Elizabeth A. Jannelle. She loved life, was the honorary grandmother in many families, and was the 'adopted' mother of Edward Abbott and his wife Theresa Beaudreau. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 5, at 8:30 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, Oxford St, Providence. Visiting hours are Monday 4-7 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Tockwotton Home, St. Michael's Church Restoration Fund, or the Providence Public Library. 

DELAHANTY [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 8 Feb 1933] Dennis Delahanty, a resident of this city for 23 years, died this morning at his home, 418 Brayton avenue, after a short illness. He had for some time been employed as night watchman at the Davis mill. Mr. Delahanty was born in England, the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Joyce) Delahanty. He was a communicant of St. William's parish. Mr. Delahanty was well known in the Maplewood section, and was held in high regard by his many friends. His wife, Mary (Turner) Delahanty diedsome time ago, and the members of his family who survive are four sons, John and Christopher, in England, Dennis and William in this city, and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Moran and Mrs. Elizabeth Boyle of Boston, Mrs. John Murray of this city and Mrs. Agnes Thompson of New York. [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 9 Feb 1933] The funeral of Dennis Delahanty will be held tomorrow morning from his late home, 418 Brayton avenue, followed by services in St. William's church, where a high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9. Mr. Delahanty, who died yesterday, leaves four sons and five sisters, among the latter Mrs. Jessie Moore. [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday 10 Feb 1933] The funeral of Dennis Delahanty was held this morning from his late home, 418 Brayton avenue, followed by services in St. William's church, where a high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. James E. Gleason. There were many floral tributes. Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery. The bearers were Charles Concannon, William Holden, Joseph Madden, Joseph E. Madden, John Moran and Augustine Costa.

DELAHANTY [Sarasota FL, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 16 Feb 2001] Edna U. Delahanty, 100, Sarasota, died Feb. 15, 2001. She was born Oct. 23, 1900, in Fall River, Mass., and came to Sarasota 14 years ago from Boston. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts and was a teacher with B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River. She was a member of Retired Teachers Association and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Survivors include three nieces, Catherine McGinnis of Cape Coral, Pat Brosseau of Jeffersonville, Vt., and Kathleen Fulginiti of Aston, Pa.; and two nephews, Everett J. of White Plains, N.Y., and Thomas of Sarasota. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Gulf Gate Chapel. A liturgy will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fall River. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 5349 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242.

DELANEY [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 16 Dec 1882] Died... In Providence… 11th, Catherine Delaney, 89.

DELANEY [Providence RI, The Providence Journal, 14 Apr 2001] Charles E. "Bud" Delaney, 73, of South U.S. 1, Jupiter, Fla., and Colonel John Gardner Road, Narragansett, a retired insurance agent, died yesterday at home in Narragansett. He was the husband of Betty (Clegg) Delaney. Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Charles S. and Hermine (Bissonnette) Delaney, he had lived in Warwick before moving to Jupiter 12 years ago. He was a summer resident of Narragansett since 1967. Mr. Delaney was an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for 28 years before retiring in 1982. He was a graduate of Bellingham High School in Bellingham, Mass., and attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He was active for many years with the St. Benedict C.Y.O. in Warwick. He was a former volunteer at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick, and a former board member of the Jupiter Ocean & Racquet Club. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, David G. Delaney of Hudson, N.Y., and Charles E. Delaney Jr. of Warwick; six daughters, Karen Scott Kolling of East Greenwich, Kristine M. Cooney of Framingham, Mass., Nancy M. Delaney of Providence, Susan M. de Liniere of Atlanta, Mary Elizabeth Hamm of Sterling, Va., and Patricia A. Hart of Woodstock, Ga.; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was the brother of the late Colleen Montgomery. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Thomas More Church, Rockland Street, Narragansett. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

DELANEY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 20 Jan 2008] Delaney, Raymond G., 84, of Jeanne Jugan Residence and formerly of Twelth St., Providence, died Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Doris E. (Wheatley) Delaney. They were married 62 years. Mr. Delaney was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Edward E. and Diana (Forsher) Delaney. He was a self employed photographer for many years and owned and operated Carriage House Studios. Mr. Delaney was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII where he served as an air photographer. He graduated from the United States Naval Air Photography School in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Delaney was a long time communicant of St. Raymond's Church and St. Jean-Baptiste Church. He was also a member of the Industrial Photographers Association of New England, and St. Raymond's Leisure Group. Besides his wife he leaves one son, Thomas Delaney and his wife Judith of Bloomfield Hills Michigan, one daughter Kathleen O'Callahan and her husband Kevin of Pawtucket, four grandchildren, Scott, Kristin, and Michael O'Callahan and Sydney Roth. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Delaney in the Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main Street, Pawtucket, Monday, at 10:30am. Burial, with full military honors will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. The calling hours will be Sunday 4-7pm at the Jeanne Jugan residence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 964 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 in Ray's memory. 

DEL DONNO (MOLONEY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 9 Sep 2003] Del Donno -- (Moloney) Lillian V., age 93 in Fall River formerly of Tiverton, RI. Wife of the late Philip M. Del Donno, survived by her step-daughter and guardian Edith E. Arruda and her husband Michael, nieces Mrs. John (Joan) Flynn & Mrs. Gerald (Eileen Mary) Mack & several grand nieces & nephews. Sister of the late John Moloney and Kathleen Brissette. Funeral Wednesday Sept. 10, 2003 at 8:30 AM from the Cherry Place Home Of Waring -Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 178 Winter St. Fall River followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Christopher's Church, 1660 Main St. Tiverton, RI. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 - 8 PM Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Fall River. [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 9 Sep 2003] Tiverton - Lillian V. (Moloney) DelDonno, 93, of Cottage Avenue, a bookkeeper and legal secretary before retiring, died Sunday at Southpointe Nursing Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, Fall River. She was the wife of the late Philip M. DelDonno. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Robert and Bridget (Brown) Moloney, she had lived in Tiverton for more than 50 years. A 1927 graduate of BMC Durfee High School, in Fall River, she had been active with her class reunion committee for many years. She was also a graduate of the former Thibodeau Business School, in Fall River. Mrs. DelDonno had been a bookkeeper for Watuppa Oil Co. of Fall River for 10 years, until retiring in 1974. In earlier years, she had been a legal secretary. She was a communicant of St. Christopher Church. She was a past president of the Emblem Club, of the Order of Elks, and a member of the Royal Travelers of Swansea. She leaves her stepdaughter and guardian, Edith E. Arruda of Fall River; two nieces, Joan Flynn and Eileen Mary Mack; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was the sister of the late John Moloney and Kathleen Brissette. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. from the Cherry Place Home of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughllin, Driscoll, 178 Winter St., Fall River, with a funeral Mass at 10 in St. Christopher Church, 1660 Main Rd., Tiverton. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.

DEL PAPA (MAGILL) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 26 Apr 2005] Del Papa, Margaret M. 'Margie', April 25, 2005, of 67 Welden Street, Pawtucket and Prudence Island, died Sunday at home in Pawtucket. Margaret was the wife of Louis Del Papa. They had been married 44 years. Born in Pawtucket, a lifelong resident of the city, daughter of the late Alexander and Catherine (Pierce) Magill. Margaret was a fiber artist who created baskets from natural materials she gathered on the island. She belonged to local, regional and national basketry organizations. She was a mathematician who held a Master's degree in Mathematics. She taught at the secondary level for over 38 years. After 10 years in the Providence School District, she went to the Attleboro Public Schools where she headed the Mathematics Department of Attleboro High School for 25 years. She was instrumental in developing a coordinated K-12 Mathematics Curriculum. Margaret was a true environmentalist. She loved nature and treasured the time she spent on Prudence Island. Her baskets reflected the natural fibers growing on the island. She was a member of the Board of Directors of Prudence Conservancy and was instrumental in gaining license to the Sandy Point Light from the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition, she was a member of the Prudence Island Quilters and other Island organizations. Margaret also enjoyed traveling and with her husband enjoyed trips throughout this country, Ireland and Canada. Besides her husband, she leaves three brothers, Alexander Jr. and Richard Magill of  Pawtucket, Edward Magill of North Smithfield, and two sisters, Catherine DeCataldo of North Smithfield and Linda Church of Pawtucket. Margaret was the sister of the late Robert, William and Raymond Magill. She was the loving Aunt to over 50 nephews and nieces. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Coyle Dr., Seekonk, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours in the funeral home Wednesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care of R.I., 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 or the ALS Society of RI, 1637 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889 in Margaret's memory. 

DeLONG (HUGHES) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 14 Feb 2006] Fairhaven — Margaret (Hughes) DeLong, 82, of Fairhaven, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at Our Lady's Haven after a long illness. She was the widow of Edwin I. DeLong. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Minnie (Thomas) Hughes. She attended New Bedford public schools. At the start of World War II, she enlisted in the Women's Army Corps, and served in Army installations in California, New Jersey and Kentucky. She was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant. Mrs. DeLong accepted a civil service position in 1948 with the U.S. Bureau of Engraving in Washington, D.C., and during the following years she advanced and eventually retired from the Federal Aviation Agency as a purchasing agent in 1978. She and her husband also lived in Hilo, Hawaii. She is survived by a brother, David G. Hughes of Fairhaven. She was the sister of the late James T. Hughes. All services are private and under the direction of the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St. 

DELUGA (SHEEHAN) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 10 Feb 2008] South Yarmouth — Theresa Margaret (Sheehan) Deluga of South Yarmouth, died at the age of 79. Born and raised in New Bedford, MA. Mrs. Deluga was a graduate of Holy Family High School. She worked as a civil service employee until 1959. Mrs. Deluga was deeply loved by her husband of 50 years, Chester Deluga; three sons, Chester J., and Christopher J., both of Dennis and Michael of Cotuit; two daughters, Mary E. Harper of Colorado and Elizabeth M. Messineo of Westwood; 13 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; two sisters, Elizabeth Montigny of New Bedford and Alice Stephens of Lake Placid, FL; and many friends. She touched our lives with her beauty, smile, humor and loving kindness. Mrs. Deluga dedicated her life to caring for her family and she played an intricate role in her church and community life. She was a communicant at St. Pius X Church in South Yarmouth. The care she provided to others was based on compassion, love and preservation of human dignity. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 11, at 11:00AM in St. Pius X Church, Station Ave, South Yarmouth. Burial will follow in Chandler Gray Cemetery, West Yarmouth, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Pius X Church, 5 Barbara Street, South Yarmouth, MA 02664. Arrangements by the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave, South Yarmouth, MA 

DeMARCO (McNULTY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Saturday 22 Nov 2003] North Attleboro -- Margaret M. "Peg'' DeMarco, 84, of Elm Terrace, died Thursday in Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the widow of Frederick D. DeMarco Sr. Mrs. DeMarco was a licensed real estate salesperson and worked for Mullen Real Estate in North Attleboro years ago. She also served as a Sunday school teacher at St. Mary's Church in North Attleboro for many years. Born in South Attleboro on Jan. 11, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Jane (McCrystal) McNulty. She was educated in the Pawtucket schools. Mrs. DeMarco was a past president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in North Attleboro. She was a member of Ireland's 32 Society of Pawtucket. She also enjoyed dancing and cooking. She leaves her children, Elizabeth Velletri of North Attleboro, Margaret Khorey of Seekonk, Patricia Donley of Osterville, Frederick DeMarco of Lincoln, R.I., Francis DeMarco of Douglas, and George DeMarco of Somerset; her companion, Walter Rowe; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late James, John, Thomas and Elizabeth McNulty. Her funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Monday from the Diamond Funeral Home, 180 North Washington St., followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, 105 Stanley St., Attleboro Falls. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.

DEMING [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 8 July 1882] Died… In this city, 30th ult., Catherine A. Deming, in the 28th year of her age.

DeMORANVILLE (McGOVERN) [Middleboro MA Gazette, 11 Apr 2002] Carver - Frances M. (McGovern) DeMoranville, 85, of Carver, formerly of North Berwick, Maine and Middleboro, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at Life Care Center of Plymouth after a brief illness. Born in Plymouth, she was the wife of the late Kenneth DeMoranville, who died on June 3, 1995, and the daughter of the late Frederick and Ethel (White) McGovern. She attended the First Congregational Church at the Green in Middleboro, and was a member of the ladies sewing circle. Survivors include a son, Richard F. DeMoranville of Lakeville; a daughter, Bernice M. Childs of Marion; a sister, Sarah Raymond of Plymouth; a grandson, Kent R. Childs of Middleboro; and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Frederick McGovern, Joseph McGovern, Arthur McGovern, Dorothy Wood and Doris McGovern. The funeral service will be held at the First Congregational Church at the Green, located on Plymouth Street in Middleboro, on Saturday at 11 a.m., followed by burial at the Cemetery at the Green in Middleboro. Visiting hours are tomorrow in the Ashley Funeral Home at 35 Oak St. in Middleboro.

DEMPSEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 29 Dec 1998] Warwick - Margaret F. Dempsey, 93, of the Sunny View Nursing Home, formerly of Tucker avenue, Cranston, a seamstress for many years before retiring, died yesterday at the nursing home. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas and Bridget (Foley) Dempsey, she lived in Cranston before moving to Warwick in September. She leaves three sisters, Louise E. Dempsey and Alice Fox, both of Warwick, and Agnes Daly of Providence; and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Catherine McCormack, Mary Regan, Ann, Elizabeth and John Dempsey. The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Peter Church, Fair Street. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

DEMPSEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 17 Feb 2000] John Dempsey, of Thames Avenue, a retired estimator for the State of Rhode Island, died Tuesday at Kent County Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Jean P. (Jack) Dempsey. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Edward and Rose (Cheney) Dempsey, he moved to Warwick in 1957. Mr. Dempsey was employed for the state Real Estate Division until he retired in 1981, after 16 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and attained the rank of 1st sergeant. He served in the Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe campaigns, in Africa and the Middle East, and was awarded a Bronze Star. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Wayne E. Dempsey of Clearwater, Fla. He was the brother of the late Rose Colardo and Louise Richer. The funeral service with military honors will be held Saturday at noon in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Exeter. Burial will follow.

DEMPSEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 1 Aug 2000] Raymond L. Dempsey, 88, of Marion Avenue, a machinist for 37 years at the former Narragansett Brewery, retiring in 1975, died yesterday at Hillside Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Louise V. (Gambuto) Dempsey. A lifelong Providence resident, he was a son of the late John and Catherine (Cunningham) Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey was a World War II veteran. He was a member of the Oaklawn Avenue V.F.W. Post No. 329, the Knights of Columbus, St. Paul's Council, and a local machinist union. He leaves a son, Raymond L. Dempsey Jr. of Providence; a daughter, Regina Dempsey of Lauderhill, Fla.; a brother, Francis Dempsey of Wakefield; and five grandchildren. He was the brother of the late John and Thomas Dempsey and Evelyn Carr. The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Home, 1895 Broad St., Cranston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Paul Church, one St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

DEMPSEY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 7 May 2001] Portsmouth- Claire Theresa Dempsey, 71, of Anthony House, 51 Middle Rd., and formerly of 3225 East Main Rd., died yesterday at home. Born in Providence on Dec. 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John and Loretta (Talbot) Dempsey. Ms. Dempsey was a member of the Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Citizens Center, where she had been a volunteer for may years. She was a member of the Forever Young Club of Portsmouth. She leaves a son, Gerard Dempsey of Providence; two daughters, Michele Dempsey of Bellingham, Mass., and Julia Santos of Gainsville, Fla.; a brother, Robert Dempsey of Gulf Breeze, Fla; a granddaughter; and a great-grandson. She was the sister of the late Norman Dempsey. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Rd. Burial will be private.

DEMPSEY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 26 March 2003] Robert L. Dempsey, 76, of Champions Green, Gulf Breeze, Fla., and formerly of West Warwick, a retired machinist, died Sunday at Baptist Hospital, Pensacola, Fla. He was the husband of the late Marie T.H. (Roy) Dempsey. Born in Fall River, a son of the late John and Loretta (Talbot) Dempsey, he had lived in West Warwick for 30 years before moving to Florida 14 years ago. Mr. Dempsey had been a machinist for the Bulova Watch Co. for 35 years before retiring in 1986. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Pensacola Historical Society and the Floribama Cutups woodcarving club. He is survived by a daughter, Evelyn L. Bradshaw of Warwick; two sons, Robert A. Dempsey of Coventry and William R. Dempsey of Pensacola; and five grandchildren. He was the brother of the late John and Claire Dempsey. The funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd. (Route 117), Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Church, Church Street, West Warwick. Burial, with military honors, will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

DEMPSEY (McNAMEE) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 13 Nov 2004] Providence - Mary R. Dempsey, 76, of Texas Avenue, a former telephone operator, died Thursday at Charlesgate Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late John N. Dempsey. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John J. and Mary T. (Sugrue) McNamee, she was a lifelong resident of Providence. She had been a telephone operator for the former New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. Mrs. Dempsey was a communicant of St. Augustine Church and a member of the its Rosary & Altar Society. She leaves two sons, John J. Dempsey of Providence and Raymond S. Dempsey of North Providence; a daughter, Maureen A. Iantuono of Providence; a sister, Catherine Mannerelli of Long Island, N.Y.; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Augustine Church, Mount Pleasant Avenue. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

DEMPSEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 5 Dec 2006] Dempsey, Edward J. 'Bud', Retired USN, died Sunday, December 3, 2006 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John and Evelyn (McGinty) Dempsey. He is survived by a brother, James M. Dempsey of Narragansett, a sister, Evelyn Toole of Clinton, CT, several nieces and nephews, and a dear friend, Peg Champlain. He was the brother of the late John J. Dempsey and Grace Hebert. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. from the Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage St., Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Saint Leo The Great Church, 699 Central Avenue, Pawtucket. Burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Wednesday 7:30-9:45 a.m. prior to the Mass.

DEMPSEY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 21 March 2007] Dempsey, James J., Jr., 71, of Matunuck, passed away Monday, March 19, 2007. He was the former husband of Joan M. (Lamoray) Dempsey of Florida. Born in Pawtucket, the son of the late James J. Dempsey, Sr. and Margaret L. (O'Connor) Dempsey, he resided in Pawtucket until moving to Matunuck 12 years ago. He was a Korean War Navy veteran. Jim was involved in automotive sales for many years until retiring. Besides his former wife he leaves one daughter, Erin A. Perry and her children, Ashley and Benjamin of Rumford; two sons, Peter M. Dempsey of Providence and Patrick K. Dempsey and his son Kevin with whom Jim resided. His funeral with Military Honors will be held Friday at 8 a.m. from William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 195 Walcott St., Pawtucket. Interment will follow at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Visitation Thursday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

DENEHY [Fall River MA Herald News, Mon 3 Aug 1936] Timothy R. Denehy, a native of this city and son of the late Timothy and the late Catherine (Sullivan) Denehy, died Saturday night at his home, 188 Kilburn street, after a long illness. He was for many years associated with his father in the trucking business, and was a pioneer member of St. Patrick's parish, and of the Men's Communion League of that parish. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Lillian (Shea) Denehy, and a nephew, John F. Denehy. His funeral will take place tomorrow morning from his home. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 at St. Patrick's church. 

DENNEHY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 17 Apr 2005] Dennehy, Thomas, 97, formerly of Naushon Avenue, Warwick, a retired postal worker, died Friday at Kent County Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of the late Patrick J. & Margaret (O'Rourke) Dennehy. He had lived in Warwick since 1933. He was a member of Hope Council K of C, the Postal Workers Union, American Legion Post #25, a charter member of St. Peters Church and a member of the Warwick Democratic City Committee for 15 years. He was a wounded WWII Army Veteran. He was the brother of the late Joseph, Mary and John Dennehy. He is survived by two nephews John and Donald Dennehy and many great nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. from the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Rt.44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, 350 Fair Street, Warwick. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery. Visitation Monday 8:30-9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice.

DENELLE (NOONAN) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 4 Nov 2007] Denelle, Dorothy F. (Noonan), 93, of Drolet Avenue, died Thursday at Haven Health Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Henry E. Denelle. Born in Pawtucket and a lifelong resident of the city, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Mary Elizabeth (Moran) Noonan. Mrs. Denelle was a lifelong communicant of St. Leo the Great Parish. Surviving are two sons, Russell E. and his wife Gayle Denelle of the Green Hill section of South Kingstown, and Paul F. and his wife Linda Stafford Denelle of Warwick. One daughter Dorothy Grady of Warwick. Ten Grandchildren and ten Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Denelle was pre-deceased by her son Terence J. Denelle and son-in-law Richard D. Grady. Dorothy was the sister of the late Patrick, Domenic, John, William, Clarence and Rita Noonan, Sr. M. Hilary RSM and Anna Bannon. The Funeral will be held Monday at 10:00am from the Cheetham Mortuary, 1012 Newport Avenue. Visitation one hour prior. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am in St Leo The Great Church, 697 Central Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to St Leo the Great Church, 697 Central Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861 in memory of Dorothy. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. 

DENNETT (WALSH) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 23 July 2006] Delray Beach, FL — Claire Louise Dennett, 76, formerly of NB & Lakeville, died on May 27th. Claire was the widow of Lee Dennett who died in April. Born in NB, Claire was the daughter of Thomas & Alice Walsh. A graduate of New Bedford High School, Claire will be remembered as a loving wife & mother, accomplished seamstress, avid reader, & a wonderful friend & sister. She is survived by her children & their spouses, Linda & Ed Bruenjes of Danvers, David & Donna Courtemanche of Mattapoisett, Bob & Carol Courtemanche of Delray Beach & Cheryl & David Dias of Troy, IL, 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters & their spouses, Joan & Paul Swain, Janice & Ray Scovill, & 1 brother & his spouse John & Linda Walsh, as well as many nieces & nephews. Claire was predeceased by her brother, Thomas & her 1st husband Raymond Courtemanche. Relatives & friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Sunday, July 30, at 4 PM, North Baptist Church, 750 County St., NB. Donations in Claire's memory may be made to the North Baptist Church, 750 County St., New Bedford, MA 02740. 

DENNING [Providence RI Journal, Friday 22 Aug 2003] Little Compton - Edward P. Denning, 77, of Oliver Lane, formerly of East Providence, an architect, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of the late Mary D. (Burns) Denning. Born in Providence, a son of the late Edward M. and Theresa (Noonan) Denning, he had lived in East Providence before moving to Little Compton 20 years ago. Mr. Denning had been the owner of the former Edward P. Denning & Associates for 25 years, and designed several churches in the Diocese of Providence, including St. Brendan Church, Riverside, and several schools, including Swansea Senior High School. He continued working as a consultant. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A 1950 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., he was Notre Dame Club Man of the Year in 1961, and the first managing editor of the Notre Dame Technical Review. He was a past president of the Rhode Island Registration Board of Architects, and the American Institute of Architects. He was a communicant of St. Martha Church, East Providence, and St. Catherine Church, Little Compton, and had been a member of the first commission on liturgy and ecclesiastical art for the Providence Diocese. He enjoyed reading and drawing. He leaves two daughters, Deirdre A. Norton of Rumford and Kate D. Sweeney of Nantucket, Mass.; two sons, the Rev. John F. Denning, CSC, of Easton, Mass., and Edward M Denning of Arlington, Mass.; a sister, Dorothy D. Payne of Naples, Fla.; and six grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Howard Denning. The funeral will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. from W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Ave., Riverside, with a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

DENNIS (CAHOON) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 8 Oct 1916] DENNIS - In this city, on the 9th inst., Mary (Cahoon) Dennis. Funeral from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Bartholomew Fallon, 164 Oak street, on Monday, Oct. 9th, at 8:30 a.m. Requiem mass at St. Mary's Church, Broadway at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

DENNIS [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday 13 May 1966] Dennis – In Fall River, May 12, 1966, Joseph A. Dennis, beloved husband of Mrs. Anna (Keavy) Dennis and beloved son of the late Joseph A. Dennis and the late Mary (Ahearn) Dennis. Residence 2446 Highland Ave., formerly 639 Maple St. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning at 9:30 from the D.D. Sullivan-Wilfred C. Driscoll Funeral Home, 469 Locust St., between Winter and High. A requiem mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul at 10:30 in the Chapel of the Catholic Memorial Home. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Calling hours today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

DENNIS (REGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 11 May 2003] Warwick - Mary L. Dennis, 79, of Brookside Villa, Coventry, formerly of West Bay Manor, Warwick, a licensed practical nurse and homemaker, died Friday at the villa. She was the wife of the late Leo A. Dennis Sr. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late James and Catherine (Ahearn) Regan, she had lived in Winter Haven, Fla., Cranston and Warwick before moving to Brookside Villa. She leaves a son, Leo A. Dennis Jr. of Coventry; two daughters, Nancy L. Grachowski of Kennebunkport, Maine, and Kathryn M. Mathurin of Warwick; and eight grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, on The Commons, Little Compton. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton.

DENNIS [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, September 2007] Middletown - Robert Irving Dennis, 91, of 1052 East Main Road, Middletown, RI, died Saturday, September 22, 2007, at the Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown, RI. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Houlihan) Dennis. Born in Newport, RI, on November 2, 1915, he was the son of the late Marshall L. and Martha (Eagan) Dennis. Mr. Dennis had worked as an electronic technician for the Naval Underwater Systems Center for 34 years, retiring in 1975. He had previously worked for the Naval Public Works Department and at Quonset Point. Mr. Dennis was a crewmember on the USS Bayfield (APA-33) on June 6, 1944, D-Day the invasion of Normandy, France, and was transferred later to the Pacific Theater of war where he was at the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He began his career in the USCG in the lighthouse service division. He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, the Middletown Knights of Columbus, the U.S. Light House Society, the Massachusetts Light House Society, the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association, the Newport and Middletown Historical Society, the Edward King House Senior Citizens Center and was a life member of the Newport Power Squadron. Mr. Dennis was a Communicant of St. Lucy's Church. Mr. Dennis was also a member of the Green Valley Country Club in Portsmouth. He was an avid golfer and woodworker. Mr. Dennis made wooden models of all of the lighthouses on Narragansett Bay and they are currently on display at the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum. Besides his wife he a daughter Mary Kelley of Framingham, MA, and two grandchildren, Brian Kelley and Alison Kelley both of Framingham, MA survive him. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at 8 a.m., from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian burial at 9 a.m., in St. Lucy's Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown. Burial will be in Middletown Cemetery in Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, from 4-7 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Middletown Rescue Wagon Fund, 239 Wyatt Road, Middletown, RI 02842.

DeORSEY JAMES (O'GARA) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 14 March 2003] Helen (DeOrsey) James, 92, of Feather Drive, Clearwater, Fla., formerly of Coventry, died Sunday at home. She was the wife of Christopher James, and the late Wilfred DeOrsey. Born in Rhode Island, a daughter of the late Lena O'Gara, she had lived in Rhode Island for 70 years before moving to Florida 22 years ago. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Wilfred DeOrsey of Hudson, Fla., and Richard DeOrsey of Cranston; a daughter, Shirley Petrucci of Oldsmar, Fla.; a sister, Doris Mega of Exeter; and 6 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late William O'Gara, Mildred Gnosti and Evelyn Brown. Funeral services took place in Florida.

DePALMA (TOBIN) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries June 2007] Newport - Sharon M. (Tobin) DePalma, 60, of 33 Congdon Avenue, Newport, RI, died Friday, June 8, 2007 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center, Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Vincent DePalma. Born in Newport, RI on April 7, 1947, she was the daughter of Marie (Childs) Tobin of Newport and the late Richard Francis and Marie (Childs) Tobin. Besides her mother she is survived by her children Katherine Larson of Newport, RI, Diana Spears and her husband Timothy of Shelbyville, IN, and Nephi DePalma and his girlfriend Bethany Berard of Newport, RI, her brother Brian Tobin of Peoria, IL, her grandchildren, Shawn Larson, Emily and Timothy Spears and her nephew David Benson. She was the sister of the late Richard Tobin and Carol Benson. Her Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at 4 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 177 Miantonomi Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842. Calling hours are omitted. Donations, in her memory, may be made to Columbian Presbyterian Neurological Institute, 710W, 168th Street, New York, NY 10032. Funeral arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI. 

DePIPPO (BOLGER) [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 26 Jan 2006] DePippo (Bolger) -- January 24, 2006. Mary. Wife of the late Vincent DePippo, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Buchannon) Bolger. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, and the sister of the late Etta Carey, Eva Toolin, Irene Pawlik, George and Charles Bolger. Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 9am from the Hebert-Hathaway Funeral Home, 945 S. Main St., Fall River followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Good Shepherd Parish, 1598 South Main St., Fall River. Relatives and friends are invited to attend, burial to follow in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Fall River. Memorial donations in her memory to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Calling hours 4-7 pm.

DERMODY (REILLY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Friday 14 Oct 2005] Taunton - Joan P. (Reilly) Dermody, 74, of Dean Street, formerly of Pleasant Street in Taunton, died on Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 at the Longmeadow Nursing Home of Taunton after a long illness. She was the wife of Walter J. Dermody. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Terrance and Mary (O'Brien) Reilly. She lived in Taunton all of her life. She attended St. Mary's Church, Taunton. Mrs. Dermody graduated from Taunton High School in 1949 and Morton Hospital Nursing School in 1952. She worked as a registered nurse at Morton Hospital, Lakeville Hospital and Taunton State Hospital. She was a member of the Morton Hospital Alumni Association. Besides her husband, she leaves three daughters, Catherine Mauritz of Trumbull, Conn., Joan Gier of Cary, Ill., and Maureen Bloom of Darien, Conn.; three sons, Terrance Dermody of Taunton, Daniel Dermody of Taunton and Timothy Dermody of Norton; three sisters, Anne Williams of Raynham, Marie Grzywacz of Raynham and Carol Dussault of Taunton; a brother, Daniel Reilly of Winter Haven, Fla.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was the sister of the late Francis “Bob” Reilly and Brian Reilly. Visiting hours will be held at the O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church in Taunton. Interment will be in the family lot in St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in Joan's memory may be made to either the Taunton Boys and Girls Club of Taunton, 31 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780 or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mass. Chapter, 101 First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02154.

DERMODY [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, March 2006] Middletown - MMCS, Joseph Peter Dermody USN, Ret., 85, formerly of Sandy Point Avenue and Aquidneck Ave, Portsmouth, died Saturday, March 11, 2006 at his daughter's home in Middletown, where he had lived for the last several years. He was the husband of Barbara Ann (Tempesta) Dermody. Born in Northville, MI on December 13, 1920, he was the son of the late Thomas and Harriett (Barnes) Dermody. Master Chief Joseph Dermody, USN Ret. served for over 30 years. His service spanned WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was a graduate of the Wentworth Institute and Newport Deslant Engineering School. Throughout his Naval career he spent many years at sea managing and maintaining ships' engines and machinery. He also was an instructor at the Deslant Engineering School in Newport. After his career in the armed forces, he worked at the Newport Hospital in their facilities engineering department. Mr. Dermody loved and enjoyed his family. Both he and his wife were very active in their grandchildren's sports and extra curriculum programs. He was rarely idle. Both he and his wife enjoyed traveling in their RV, or he could be found in the workshop where he enjoyed working with wood and metal. If a neighbor needed something built, he was there with a helping hand. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Barbara Ann Dermody of St. Elizabeth Manor, Bristol R.I., two daughters, Joan L. Dermody and her partner, Paulette A. Gagnon of Fall River, Ma., Barbara Di Marco and her husband, William, of Middletown, five grandchildren Norman P. Bailey Jr.and his wife,Laura, Jennifer J. Bailey, John J. Di Marco, William Di Marco III, and Dana Di Marco,and her husband,Fred, as well as two great Grandchildren Gabriel J. Bailey and Avia R.Di Marco-Schweizer. He is also survived by a sister in-law, Sybil Rachrenok of Green Valley, AZ., a brother in-law, Francis H.Tempesta of New York City and several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service with military honors will be Wednesday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m. in Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, March 14 from 6-8 p.m. in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02903. [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 13 Mar 2006] Dermody -- Died in Middletown March 11, 2006. Master Chief Joseph P. Dermody, USN, Ret. Husband of Barbara (Tempesta) Dermody. Father of Joan Dermody and Barbara DiMarco. Formerly of Sandy Point Ave and Aquidneck Ave Portsmouth. His funeral will take place from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. Interment will be Wednesday, March 15 at 10:00a.m. at RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, RI. Calling hours will be Tuesday 6-8 P.M. in the Connors Funeral Home.

DERMODY [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Saturday 4 Nov 2006] Taunton - Walter J. Dermody Jr., 75, of Fremont Street, formerly of Pleasant Street, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 in Caritas Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Joan (Reilly) Dermody. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Walter Sr. and Greta (Blanken) Dermody. He attended the Taunton public schools, and graduated from Coyle High School in 1949. He was a lifelong Taunton resident. He served in the U.S. Navy as a dental assistant. Mr. Dermody had owned Dermody Cleaners since 1955. He was a high school basketball referee and a member of the IWABO No. 50, a lifelong member of the Lodge of Elks No. 150, a Portuguese American Civic Club member, a member of the Coyle Monagram Club, and a member and past board member of the Taunton Boys Club. He attended St. Mary's Church in Taunton. He was an avid sports fan. He also enjoyed his grandchildren and attending their sports activities. He leaves three daughters: Catherine Mauritz of Trumbull, Conn., Joan Gier of Carey, Ill., and Maureen Bloom of Darien, Conn.; three sons: Terrance Dermody, Daniel Dermody and Timothy Dermody, all of Taunton; a sister, Gert Dermody of Taunton; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was the brother of the late Mary Johnson and Robert and Richard Dermody. A funeral from the O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church in Taunton at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. Interment will be in the family lot in St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Taunton, 31 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780.

DERMODY [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Tuesday 21 Nov 2006; O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, On-Line Obituaries] In Taunton Nov 18, 2006, Age 65 Gertrude A. Dermody. Daughter of the late Walter and Greta (Blanken) Dermody. Sister of the late Robert Dermody, Richard Dermody, Mary Johnson and Walter Dermody. Sister in-law of Edward Johnson of Taunton. Aunt of Robert Dermody of Dighton, Richard Dermody of Pocasset, Edward Johnson of Taunton, Walter Johnson of NH, Kevin Johnson of Dighton, Mark Johnson of Taunton, Cathy Maurite of Conn, Joan Gier of Ill, Terrance Dermody of Taunton, Maureen Bloom of Conn, Daniel Dermody of Taunton, Timothy Dermody of Norton and the late Marilyn Martynick. Great Aunt of several Great Nieces and Great Nephews. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Sat Nov 25th at 10 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Taunton at 11 AM. Calling hours will be held on Fri from 3-7 PM. Interment St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers donations in Gert’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, Ma, 01701. 

DERRIG [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 11 Jan 2003] William F. Derrig, 83, of Mohill Avenue, Swansea, died Friday at home. He was the husband of Annie (Gebski) Derrig. Born in New Haven, Conn., a son of the late Martin and Nora (Hurley) Derrig, he had resided in Swansea for 46 years, coming from Fall River. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater from 1941 to 1945. Mr. Derrig was a precision inspector for Raytheon Co. in Portsmouth, R.I., for many years, retiring in 1981. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Church in Swansea, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, Fall River. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Patricia Fernandes of Fort Worth, Texas, Anne M. Derrig of Vernon, Conn. and Donna Papineau of Warwick, R.I.; a son, Martin Derrig of Andover, Conn.; and four grandchildren. He was also the father of the late Paul W. Derrig and a brother of the late John Derrig. Arrangements are by the William J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Warren, R.I.

DERRIG (CASSELS) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 17 Mar 2005] Derrig, Rose A., age 93, of Trumbull, a homemaker, died on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Corduff, County Leitrim, Ireland, on September 26, 1911, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Murphy Cassels. Before returning to the area, she was a former resident of Cranston, Rhode Island and Melbourne, Florida. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was very kind, thoughtful and dedicated to her family. Mrs. Derrig had high standards and placed great value on education which she passed on to her children and grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Patrick J. Derrig and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include four loving children, Peter Derrig of Fort Lauderdale, Fl., Dr. Pearse Derrig of Claremont, CA., Patricia Derrig Pavia and her husband Joseph and Rosemarie Derrig all of Trumbull, a sister, Maggie Egan of Ireland, eight cherished grandchildren, Lisa Derrig Bragaw and her husband Joseph, Corrine Taylor, Peter James Derrig, Christopher Derrig, Kelly Derrig, Kerry Derrig, Katie Derrig and Justin Zier, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. from the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Stephen Church, Trumbull for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Friday from 5-8 p.m. In Rose's memory flowers may be sent to the funeral home or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home, 765 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. 

DESAULNIERS (CANNING) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 17 July 2004] Helen (Canning) Desaulniers, 74, of Centerville, Mass., and formerly of Providence, a retired labor economist and mortgage broker, died Wednesday at Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, Mass. She was the wife of Charles L. Desaulniers. Born in South Attleboro on Feb. 17, 1930, a daughter of the late John B. and Helen (Boyle) Canning, she had lived in Providence for many years before moving to Washington, D.C., and Fairfax, Va. She moved to Centerville in 1991. She was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and the University of Rhode Island, and a member of the URI Alumni Association and the Alpha Zi Delta sorority. Mrs. Desaulniers had been an economist with the U.S. Department of Labor, and later had been a mortgage broker before retiring. She was a longtime advocate of equal rights. Mrs. Desaulniers had been a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. She enjoyed gourmet cooking and playing bridge. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Anne Marie and Therese Desaulniers, both of Bethesda, Md.; a brother, John B. Canning of Winter Garden, Fla.; a sister, Barbara C. Klimm of Hyannis; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Victory Church, in Centerville, Mass. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Centerville.

DESCHENES (GREENE) [Fall River MA Herald News, Newport Daily News On-line Obituaries, Friday 14 Oct 2005] Ruth (Greene) Deschenes, 79, of  274-1/2 Wood St., Bristol, R.I., formerly of Fall River, died Thursday at home. She was the wife of the late Philip A. Deschenes. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John S. and Catherine (Harrington) Greene. Mrs. Deschenes had worked for 13 years as a phone operator for New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. and in the shipping department for Ames Department Store, both in Fall River. She also worked along with her husband as a real estate broker at Deschenes Real Estate. She was a member of the Elks Auxiliary. She was an avid reader. She is survived by two sons, Philip D. Deschenes of North Kingstown, R.I., and David Deschenes of Norwalk, Conn.; three daughters, Mary E. Deschenes of Bristol, Michelle Hotchkiss of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, and Eileen Almeida of Portsmouth, R.I.; a brother John C. Greene of Ivoryton, Conn.; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was also a sister of the late Robert Greene and Elizabeth Smith. Arrangements are by the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, R.I. Death Notice: Deschenes -- In Bristol, RI October 13 2005, Ruth (Greene) Deschenes, wife of the late Philip A. Deschenes. Residence: 274 1/2 Wood Street, Bristol, RI, formerly of Fall River, MA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 17, 2005, at 8:00 PM, from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM, in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 141 State Street, Bristol, RI. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, 5-9 PM, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond Street, Suite 200, Providence, RI, 02903-4253, or to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI, 02860.

DESLAURIERS (BRESNAHAN) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 18 March 2003] Carol (Bresnahan) Deslauriers, Sunday, March 16, 2003. Beloved wife of Gerard R. Deslauriers. Loving mother of Kelly Deslauriers at home in Dighton. Daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Kelley) Bresnahan. Mrs. Deslauriers is also survived by cousins and many friends. Residence: Debra Jane Court, Dighton. Funeral arrangements at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro are incomplete at time of Sun Chronicle publication. Complete funeral arrangements will be published in tomorrow's edition of the Sun Chronicle Newspaper or may be obtained by telephoning the funeral home at (508) 222-0193.

DESMARAIS [Providence RI Journal, July 28, 2002] North Kingstown - Arthur J. Desmarais, 74, of Camp Avenue, a decorated career Army officer, died Friday at home. He was the husband of Helen C. (McNally) Desmarais. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Omer S. and Mary (McGough) Desmarais, and had lived in North Kingstown since 1974. He was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, serving for more than 30 years, and was one of the first commissioned officers of the Special Forces Green Berets, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. He received the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart, among other citations and medals. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, and the Retired Officers Association. He was a graduate of Bishop Coyle High School, Taunton, Mass; Bryant College, and the Command General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. An avid golfer, he was a member of the North Kingstown Municipal Golf Course. Besides his wife, he leaves four daughters, Karen A. Connery of Virginia Beach, VA, Debra C. Price of Sarasota, Fla., Coreen M. Gardiner of North Kingstown and Collette C. Desmarais of Seattle Wash.; a son Michael B. Desmarais of North Kingstown; a brother, Raymond F. Desmarais of Lowell, Mass and five grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. from Fagan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

DESMOND [Providence RI Journal, Monday 1 Jan 2007] Desmond, Dorothy E., 89, formerly of Audubon Road, Warwick, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2006 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Provdence. As a 42 year resident of Warwick, she was a tireless and enthusiastc supporter of the arts and education. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank M. and Helen (French) Desmond. She was a 1935 graduate of Cranston High School, a 1940 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, and received a Master of Arts and Teaching from Brown University in 1960. She taught art in the Warwick schools for 38 years before her retirement in 1978, first as a classroom teacher, and then as Art Department Head for Elementary Education. She loved her work and the children. She was a founding member of the Warwick Arts Foundation and participated in numerous organizations, including Warwick Retired Teachers Association, Retired Art Teachers Association, Gaspee Plateau Garden Club, Brown Club of RI, Hamilton House, Cranston High School Class of '35 Reunion Committee, and for many years after retirement volunteered weekly at the McAuley Village in Providence. She loved to travel with her family and friends, and over her life visited Italy, France, England, Ireland, Switzerland, and had many trips around the U.S. including to her favorite, the State of Maine. She is survived by a sister, Margaret Mary Brady of East Falmouth, MA; a niece, Marybeth Brodeur, her husband Bob, and their son Ben, of Cranston; her sisters-in-law, Eunice Desmond and Mary Rose Desmond; 21 other nieces and nephews, 30 other grandnieces and grandnephews, six great grandnieces and grandnephews; and her cat, Carmine. She was the sister of the late Frances H. Allen, Donald W. Desmond, William D. Desmond, and Edward F. Desmond. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 3, at 10 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Peter Church, 350 Fair St., Warwick. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Contributions in her memory may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, or to the American Cancer Society.

DESROSIERS (KELLY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Tues 19 Jan 1960] The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. (Kelly) Desrosiers, widow of Lucien Desrosiers, of 290 Bay Street, was held today from the Jeffrey E . Sullivan Funeral Home. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 in Holy Name Church by Rev. William H. Harrington, assisted by Rev. Donald A. Couza, deacon, and Rev. James A. McCarthy, sub-deacon. Goodwill Circle, Order of Foresters, performed its ritual Sunday at the funeral home. Father Couza said prayers at the home last night and at the interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery today. The bearers were Francis Kitchen Jr., Alex Caron, Donald Harvey and Peter Harvey.

DESSERT (RYAN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 23 Jan 2007] Dessert, Mary Ellen (Ryan), 78, died January 13th at home. Daughter of the late Michael and Mary Ryan. Wife of the late Wilfred Dessert. Mother of Charles and Kathleen Fenner, Kevin, Elizabeth and the late David Dessert. Sister of the late Elizabeth Major and Everett, William and Teresa Ryan. She is survived by several grand and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Mass to be held at a later date at St. Mary Church by Reverend Francis O'Hara.

DEUSO (McLEAN) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 18 Feb 2005] Deuso, Mary E., 73, of Great Road, died Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the wife of the late Leo Deuso and the late Serafin Botelho. Mrs. Deuso was born in Boston, MA a daughter of the late Charles A. and Carol (Doherty) McLean. She has lived most of her life in Lincoln. She was employed by Pawtucket Dress Co., of Pawtucket as a presser for 10 years until her retirement in 1972. Mrs. Deuso was communicant of St. Edward's Church, Pawtucket and a member of AARP. She is survived by two daughters, Doreen Lianza of Pawtucket and Diane Dean of Lincoln; six grandchildren Michael Botelho, Jennifer Abreu, Johanna, Jillian, Jerilyn and Julianna Dean. Sister of the late Paula Coggeshall and Carol McLean. Her beloved dog Tammy. A funeral will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from the Merrick R. Williams Funeral Home, 530 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Edward's Church, Weeden St., Pawtucket. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Deuso's memory may be made to American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688. 

DEVANEY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 11 Apr 2004] Carver -- Herbert Devaney Jr., 52, of New Bedford died Thursday, April 8, 2004, after a long illness. He was the husband of Dawn C. (Hutchinson) Devaney. Born in New Bedford, the son of Leonora C. (Amaral) Devaney of New Bedford and the late Herbert Devaney Sr., he was a lifelong resident of the city. He was a self-employed painter until his retirement due to illness in 1998. Mr. Devaney was formerly active in area Boy Scouts with Troops 3 and 13 and was a member of the Order of the Arrow. Survivors include his widow; his mother; two daughters, Amber R. Devaney and Myles M. Devaney, both of New Bedford; a son, Shawn M. Devaney of New Bedford; two brothers, Brian A. Devaney of Edgartown and Jonathan S. Devaney of Troy, Maine; an aunt, Gladys Lomas of New Bedford; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Mathew P. Devaney. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, New Bedford. Interment in Acushnet Cemetery, Acushnet. Arrangements are by Kirby Funeral Home, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford. 

DEVANNEY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 12 June 2006] Devanney, Frances 'Teresa', 90, formerly of Rochambeau Avenue, died Saturday at Kent Hospital. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Frederick A. Devanney, DDS, and Frances L. (Mattingly). She previously lived in East Greenwich and Exeter. Miss Devanney was a graduate of Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. She was an administrative assistant to the President of South County Hospital for twelve years, retiring in 1981. She leaves her twin brothers, John A. Devanney, Ph.D., of Bel Air, MD, William J. Devanney, DDS, of Exeter, her sister, Mrs. David A. (Eleanor) Coughlin of Pawtucket. She was the sister of the late Frederick A. Devanney, Jr., Joseph A. Devanney (RISPD) and Mrs. James F. (Mary) Haggerty. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. in Holy Name Church, 99 Camp Street, Providence. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations to South County Hospital, 100 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879 in her memory would be appreciated.

DEVENEY [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Friday 15 Dec 2006] Deveney - In Norton, December 15, 2006. Arthur Deveney, died after a brief illness at age 85. Husband of the late Ellen (Travers) Deveney. Residence: Mansfield Ave. in Norton; formerly of Orchard St. in Taunton. Loving father of Judy Robertson of Averill Park in NY. Grandfather of Coleen McElroy of Taunton, and Julie Robertson of Providence, RI. Brother of the late Marjorie Schwed, Eileen Scully, Charles and Edward Deveney. Also survived by his nephews Richard, Vincent and Michael Scully. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Monday, December 18th at 10 am; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church in Taunton at 11 am. Relatives and friends are invited to Visiting Hours on Sunday from 2-4 pm. Donations in Arthur’s memory may be made to the U.S.O. of New England, Inc., Bldg. #8, 427 Commercial St., Boston, MA 02109-1027.

DEVENEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 24 Dec 2006] Deveney - December 19, 2006 James E. Son of the late John E. and Helena F. (Kern) Deveney, husband of Dorothy L. (Murphy) Deveney of Somerset, devoted father of Elizabeth M. DeCoste and her husband Robert of Rehoboth, brother of John W. Deveney and his wife Florence of Somerset, and Phyllis A. Peck of Fall River, brother in law and sister in law Arthur and Claire Thibodeau of Tiverton, loving grandfather of Caroline, Meredith and Lauren. His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8:30am from the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset followed by a mass of Christian burial at 9:30am in Saint Patrick Church 306 South St., Somerset. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial to follow with military honors in Saint Patrick Cemetery Fall River. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to Patient Care Fund of VNA of Fall River 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720 or the Fall River Scholarship Foundation 428 Buffinton Street, Fall River, MA 02721.

DEVEREAUX (DARCY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Sunday 7 Jan 2007] North Attleboro - Mary G. (Darcy) Devereaux, 86, of Elm Terrace, North Attleboro, died on Jan. 5, 2007 at the home of her daughter in Lakeville. She was the wife of the late LeRoy A. Devereaux, who died in 1973. Born in Providence on Oct. 3, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Arthur E. and Florence H. (Leary) Darcy. She was raised and educated in Warwick, R.I., where she was a 1938 graduate of the former Nelson W. Aldrich High School. She moved from Warwick to North Attleboro in 1955. Mrs. Devereaux attended Johnson & Wales College, now Johnson & Wales University, in Providence, and the University of Rhode Island. She graduated from the former Edgewood Secretarial School in Cranston in 1941. During World War II, Mrs. Devereaux was employed by the United States government's secretary of the U.S. Treasury in the war finance division office located in Providence. Following the war, she was employed by U.S. Rubber, later to be known as the Uniroyal Corporation, from 1945- 1955. Mrs. Devereaux was employed as the executive secretary to the chief executive officer at the former L. G. Balfour Company in Attleboro for 28 years prior to her retirement in 1989. For decades, stock car fans will remember Mrs. Devereaux as the official scorer at the Seekonk Speedway in Seekonk, where she was a weekly fixture for more than 50 years. In more recent years, Mrs. Devereaux was employed by the former present and past in downtown North Attleboro as a store clerk for proprietors William and Eleanor Moon. An ardent reader and bowler, she was a member and secretary for the former BAL-NORTH Bowling League for 22 years. She was a member of the National Secretaries Association. Her family will remember her as a true lady of grace and style. She leaves a daughter, Karen D. LaChapelle of Lakeville; a son, Roy A. Devereaux of North Attleboro; five grandchildren, including Darcy A. Lee of Berkley; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Brendan T. Darcy and James A. Darcy, both of Warwick; a sister, Muriel H. Carey of Middletown, Conn.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was the sister of the late Patricia Powers Primeau. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Commonwealth Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 at noon at St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church, 105 Stanley St., Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Thomas Rita, pastor, officiating. Following church services an invitation will be cordially extended to family and friends to join the family for a continued celebration of Mary's life in the parish hall of the church. Burial will be Oakland Cemetery, Cranston, R.I.

DEVINE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 8 Oct 1916] DEVINE - In this city, on the 7th inst., John Ernest, son of James F. and Isabella A. (DeCouresy) Devine, aged 9 months and 28 days. Funeral will take place from his parents' residence, 117 Silver Spring street, Monday, Oct. 9th, 1916 at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

DEVINE [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 17 October 1944] Devine - Killed in France, Sept. 24, 1944, Pfc. William C., in his 31st year. Son of Mary E. Devine, 967 Eddy Street. Solemn high Mass, Thursday morning, October 19th at 9 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, Oxford Street, Providence. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

DEVINE [Fall River MA Herald, Wednesday 9 Aug 1961] Devine – August 7, Raymond A., husband of Ruth (Perry) Devine, and son of the late Raymond A. and Dorothy M. (Durfee) Devine. Residence 2 Barrett St. Funeral Friday morning, at 8 o’clock, from John J. Coughlin’s Funeral Home, 308 Locust St., at June. A solemn high mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of his soul at St. Patrick’s Church, at 9 o’clock. Calling hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

DEVINE [East Bay RI Newspapers OnLine, 4 Apr 2002] Thomas F. Devine, 85, of 4 Beacon Terrace, Middletown, died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at Village House in Newport. He was the husband of Mary B. (Dwyer) Devine. They had been married for 58 years. Born in Fall River on Feb. 25, 1917, he was a son of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Doran) Devine. Mr. Devine was a computer systems analyst with the Federal Civil Service on the Newport Naval Base, before retiring in 1977. He first worked in the torpedo station and later in the supply depot. He was a member and past treasurer of the Middletown Knights of Columbus. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Thomas F. Devine Jr. of Middletown and Michael J. Devine of Portsmouth; three daughters, Elizabeth Hughes of Newport, Kathleen L. Forrest of Tiverton and Margaret Machado of Newport; a sister, Helen Niconchuck of Peabody, Mass., and eight grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Luis Devine Jr. and Francis and Anna Devine. His funeral is on Saturday, April 6, at 9 a.m. from Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown. Burial will be in St. Columba's Cemetery, Middletown. Donations in his memory may be made to Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Special Care Unit, 70 Harrison Ave., Newport, RI 02840. 

DEVINE (McFADDEN) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 5 April 2003] Woonsocket - Alice M. (McFadden) Devine, 99, of 4 Pinecrest Drive, died yesterday at Woonsocket Health Center. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Devine. A lifelong resident of Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Alice (Daly) McFadden. She leaves a son, Thomas E. Devine of North Smithfield; a daughter, A. Marion Devine, with whom she lived; and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Francis J. Devine, and sister of the late Charles and George McFadden, and Clare Hancock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Charles Church, North Main Street. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery, Blackstone, Mass.

DEVINE [Providence RI Journal, Friday 26 Dec 2003] East Providence - Owen B. Devine, 68, of Palmer Avenue, Riverside, a retired water superintendent and former marathon runner, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of Barbara (L'Heureux) Devine. They had been married for 40 years. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Stevens) Devine, he had lived in Riverside for 43 years. Mr. Devine had been the superintendent for the City of East Providence Water Department for 25 years before retiring in 1989, and was a charter member and past president of the Rhode Island Water Works. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Seabees. He ran daily and participated in several marathons, including the Boston and Ocean State Marathons. Mr. Devine was a member of the Barrington YMCA board of directors and the Silver Spring Golf Course. He was a past president of the Riverside Kendbrin Swimming and Tennis Club. He was a communicant of St. Brendan Church, and a member of the Riverside Bishop Hickey Council, Knights of Columbus. Mr. Devine was a graduate of Bradford Durfee Institute, now UMass-Dartmouth, Class of 1960, where he was a member of the football team. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Suzanne Accetta of Cranston; two sons, Owen B. Devine Jr. of East Greenwich and Christopher P. Devine of Phoenix, Ariz.; and four grandsons. The funeral will be held Monday at 7:45 a.m. from W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Ave., Riverside, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

DEVINE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 19 May 2004] Smithfield -- John R. Devine, 69, of Smith Avenue, Greenville, a retired state police captain and former Smithfield chief of police, died Monday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Louise E. (Gustafson) Devine. A Marine Corps veteran, he had served in Japan and also in Hawaii, where he saved the life of a downed pilot by swimming 300 yards offshore and pulling the unconscious man from his plane before it sank, in recognition of which he was given a field promotion to the rank of corporal. Mr. Devine had entered the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy in 1963. A member of the state police for more than 20 years, he had served in every barracks, and in the detective division, before retiring in 1985 as a captain. He participated in many special training programs, including a course for narcotics officers, at the New York Police Academy; a homicide investigators' course, at the New England State Police Academy; a Hazardous Material Handling School, in Denver, Colo.; a dignitary-protection course with the Secret Service; and a three-month course at the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy, in Quantico, Va. In 1976, as a corporal, he was awarded the Departmental Ribbon, for outstanding police activity marked by courage and ability above and beyond the call of duty, after he succeeded in wounding a fleeing murder suspect while clinging to the hood of the man's getaway car. He also received many other commendations and awards, over the course of his service, including one for saving the lives of three women he rescued from a burning house. Mr. Devine also had represented the state police at the General Assembly, and on the Rhode Island State Traffic Commission. He had served as regional chairman of the National Combined Accident Reduction and Enforcement program, and as a member of the promotional boards of the Cranston and Philadelphia, Pa., police departments and the Maine State Police. Retirement didn't suit Mr. Devine. Police work, he said, was in his blood. So when Robert Voas retired as Smithfield's police chief, Mr. Devine applied for the job. He took office in 1989, and retired six years later. His achievements in the post included establishing the RUOK program for senior citizens. He was a past president of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. Mr. Devine had also served as superintendent of the Greenville Water District. Active in community affairs, he had served as a member of the board of directors of the Ronald McDonald House, in Providence; chairman of the Smithfield Veterans Memorial Walk Committee and the Jay Lawrence Memorial Golf Tournament; and co-chairman of the Smithfield Senior Center capital campaign. Mr. Devine was a charter member of the Smithfield Elks, a member of the Smithfield Lions Club, and a former member of the Lions Club Cancer in Children Committee. He had been named a Melvin Jones Fellow by the Lions Club International Foundation, for his humanitarian efforts. Last fall, he was inducted into the Smithfield Heritage Hall of Fame. Born in Providence, a son of the late Edwin K. and Florence E. (Downes) Devine, he had lived in Greenville for many years, and summered in Narragansett. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Lynda A. Adler and Jennifer A. Palazzo, both of Smithfield; and three grandchildren. He was the father of the late Judith Ann Devine, and brother of the late Suzanne McKendall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike. Burial, with military honors, will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.  

DEVINE [Middletown NY The Times-Herald, Wednesday 17 Nov 1999] William Joseph Devine, Milton , N.Y. William Joseph Devine of Milton, a retired truck driver for Hess, Roseton, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, in Vassar Brothers Hospital , Poughkeepsie . He was 74. The son of the late Joseph and Sarah Riley Devine, he was born May 7, 1925, in Providence , RI He was a Marlboro Traffic Officer for schools and churches. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Evelyn Halstead Devine; four sons, Stephen Devine of Marlboro, Gordon Baker of Peekskill, Dennis Devine of Marlboro and William Devine Jr. of North Carolina; three daughters, Catherine Newcomb of Highland, Susan Fino of Milton and Peggy-Sue Mead of Montgomery; one brother, Joseph Devine of New Hampshire; one sister, Evelyn Zukel of Virginia; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and inurnment of ashes will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be sent to the T.O.M.V.A.C., Town of Marlboro Volunteer Ambulance Corp., Route 9W, Marlboro , N.Y. 12542 or the Marlboro Free Library. Arrangements are under the direction of DiDonato Funeral Home, Rt. 9W, Marlboro.

DEVINE [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 18 May 2006] Norton -- Michael J. Devine Sr., 47, of Norton, formerly of Mansfield, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, May 15, 2006. Born in Dorchester on Jan. 30, 1959, he was a dear son of the late William F. and Ann E. (McGrath) Devine. He was the stepson of Joan B. Devine of Carver. Mike was educated in the Mansfield and Quincy schools. He was an auto reconditioner and was the owner of the Mansfield Auto Salon, which he operated for 26 years before retiring due to health problems. He was active in Toys for Tots through the West Side Benevolent Circle in Mansfield. He enjoyed reading, gardening and especially anything related to cars. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He will always be remembered as a caring person who was always there to help his family and friends in any capacity he could. He had made his home in Norton for the past 16 years and had formerly lived in Mansfield for 30 years. In addition to his stepmother, Mike is survived by his devoted children, Michael J. Devine Jr. and Melissa A. Devine, both of Norton; his dear brother and sister, William F. Devine of Taunton and Ruthanne D. Barr of West Barnstable; his stepbrothers and stepsister, Kevin Devine of Kingston, William Vandevine of Quincy and Cheryl Poirior of Fort Myers, Fla.; and is also survived by several nieces and nephews. His funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited, will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 12:30 p.m. from the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 1:30 p.m. in St. Mary's Church, 330 Pratt St. (Route 106), Mansfield. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, May 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

DEVINE [Providence RI Journal, Friday 25 Jan 2008] Devine, Barbara (McNeil/Knauer), 70, died January 18, 2008, Irish gathering for family and friends, casual attire, 1 Audobon Lane, Hope, RI. 1-5 PM on January 26, 2008.

DeVITO (MAHER) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 23 Sept 2007] DeVito, Ruth (Maher), 58, of Locust Avenue, North Providence, died Thursday, September 20, 2007 at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of John P. DeVito, Sr. for over 38 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Ruth (Brennen) Maher, Sr. She had lived in North Providence for the past 18 years. Ruth was a Senior Account Executive for CIBMS of Warwick, RI. She prided herself on her beliefs, faith, and accomplishments and touched so many people's lives daily. She will be greatly missed. Besides her husband, she leaves two children; her daughter, Michelle Stanley and her husband, Kirk, and her son, John P. DeVito, Jr., and his wife Jody, four sisters, Kathleen Taylor, Deborah Petrucci, Elaine and Madeline Maher. She was the sister of the late Francis J. Maher, Jr. Most importantly, Ruth also leaves behind her two inspiring and devoted grandchildren, her 'boyfriends', John III and Cole William, whom she referred to on a daily basis as 'the loves of her life.' Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:30 am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am in Saint Brigid Church, 1231 Plainfield Street, Johnston, RI. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston, RI. Visiting Hours Monday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 'Jimmy Fund' Tribute Program, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115 or The Susan G. Komen Foundation, 5005 LBJ FWY, Suite 250, Dallas TX, 75244 in her memory would be appreciated. 

DEVITT [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 27 Aug 2003] Timothy Conway Devitt, unexpectedly Aug. 23, 2003 in Providence, RI, son of Charlene (Gough) Dondis of Portsmouth, RI and the late William J. Devitt, Stepson of Eli N. Dondis of Portsmouth, RI, Grandson of Agnes H. Gough of Fall River, MA and the late Charles A. Gough, Nephew of Jeanne G. France, Barbara G. Dutton, Mary E. Devitt and Mark Devitt. 173 Coggeshall Avenue, Newport, RI, age 33. His funeral Mass will be held Thurs. Aug. 28, 2003 at 10:00 AM in St. Anthony's Church East Main Rd. (Rte 138) Portsmouth, RI. Relatives and Friends invited. Visiting hours will be held Wed. 6-8 PM in the 'Cherry Place' Home of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 178 Winter St. (Between Cherry and Locust Sts.) Fall River. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery Portsmouth, RI. Flowers welcome or Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Philomena's School, Corey's Lane Portsmouth RI. www.waring-sullivan.com. [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 28 Aug 2003] Newport - Timothy C. Devitt, 33, of 173 Coggeshall Ave., manager of the Armchair Sailor Bookstore, died Saturday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Greenfield, Mass., he was a son of Charlene G. Dondis of Portsmouth and the late William J. Devitt Jr. He was the stepson of Eli N. Dondis. Mr. Devitt graduated from St. Philomena School in Portsmouth and Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River, where he was a four-year member of its track team and captain in his senior year, receiving numerous awards and all-star recognition for his achievements. He also starred on the basketball team. He was a graduate of Worcester Academy, where he participated in cross-country and track. He received a bachelor's degree in history from Providence College, where he was a member of the Cross-Country Big East Championship Teams of 1990, 1991 and 1992. He was also a member of the 1993 team. He also attended Providence College Graduate School. Mr. Devitt was a volunteer at the Fall River Historical Society and an accomplished guitarist who played in several local bands after graduating from college. He coached the cross-country team at Portsmouth High School and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. Besides his mother and stepfather, he leaves his maternal grandmother, Agnes H. Gough of Fall River and his fiance, Elizabeth Tache of Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, East Main Road. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth.

DEVLIN [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 24 July 2003] North Attleboro -- Leo Devlin, 85, of William Tanner Avenue, a retired supervisor, died Wednesday in Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. He was the widower of Rita (Devlin) Devlin. Born in Quincy on July 14, 1918, he was the son of the late James and Nora (Flahive) Devlin. He was a graduate of Quincy schools and a 1949 graduate of Bentley College, Waltham.  Mr. Devlin had worked at Bethlehem Shipbuilding of Quincy for many years, then at Rust Craft of Dedham, retiring years ago. He was a communicant of St. Mark's Church, and an honorary lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council 330, North Attleboro. He is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was the brother of the late Joseph, Frank, Paul, and the Rev James Devlin. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday in the John J. Diamond Funeral Home, 180 North Washington St., followed by a funeral Mass at 10 in St. Mark's Church, Stanley Street, Attleboro Falls. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.  

DEVLIN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 14 Mar 2004] New Bedford -- Owen Patrick Devlin, 90, of Acushnet Avenue died Thursday, March 11, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Muriel M. (MacDonald) Devlin; they were married 62 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Owen P. and Teresa (Malonson) Devlin, he was a lifelong resident of the city. He was a communicant  of St. Julie Church, North Dartmouth. Mr. Devlin was the owner/operator of Malonson Florist for many years. A World War II Army veteran, he held the rank of staff sergeant and served in the battles of Bismark Archipelago, New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Ryukyus. He was the recipient of the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Camp Ribbon with 4 Service Stars, the World War II Victory Medal and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. He was a member of the New Bedford Exchange Club. In his leisure time, he enjoyed woodworking, building furniture, gardening and art work, including watercolors. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family. Survivors include his widow; two sons, Scott Devlin of San Diego, Calif., and Christopher H. Devlin; three daughters, Leslee A. Carey and her husband, Gerard, of New York City, Mary E. Baumgartner and her husband, Lee, of East Freetown and Patricia T. Devlin of Leesburg, Va.; four grandchildren, Jennifer Devlin, Scott Devlin, Kathryn Baumgartner and Jacquelyn Baumgartner; a great-grandchild, Aidan Downey; two stepgrandchildren, Lee Baumgartner and Rhonda Baumgartner; and two stepgreat-grandchildren, Seth Baumgartner and Rylie Baumgartner. His funeral Mass with cremated remains present will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Julie Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd. 

DEVLIN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Saturday 19 Feb 2005] New Bedford -- Private funeral services will be held for Edward F. Devlin, 78, of New Bedford, who died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Barbara (Fisher) Devlin of Gloucester. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Mitchell) Devlin. He had lived in Gloucester for 30 years before moving back to New Bedford. He was employed at the Cape Ann Diner in Gloucester as a chef until his retirement. Mr. Devlin was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his widow; three sons, Edward S. Devlin, Robert W. Devlin and Michael J. Devlin, all of Gloucester; one daughter, Maureen E. Cusumano of Gloucester; two brothers, Dames Devlin and Joseph Devlin, both of New Bedford; one sister, Edna Martin of Dartmouth; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and his good friends and caregivers, Luis Andrade and Barbara Chumack. He was the father of the late Richard E. Devlin and brother of the late John Devlin, Robert Devlin, Lillian Lafar and Bonnie Mielke. Arrangements were by the Boulevard Funeral Home, 223 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.

DEVLIN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 28 Mar 2005] Devlin, Sr., John A., 84, of Warwick, a retired director for the R.I. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training U.S. Dept. of Labor for 40 years died Sunday at home. He was the husband of the late Florence C. 'Peggy' (Watts) Devlin. Born in Providence, son of the late Michael J. and Emily (Winters) Devlin. He was a Warwick resident for the past eight years. He was a member of the steamfitters union local #51 for 65 years. Mr. Devlin was a WWII Army Veteran and member of Post #45 VFW and Shields Post American Legion #43. He leaves two sons John A. Devlin, Jr. PFD; George E. Devlin, four daughters, Mary Anne Forguites, Majorie Lee Begin, Emily Winters-Wheeler, and Margaret Mary Devlin, two sisters, Eleanor M. Cole, Irene Murtha, 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Hugh V., Raymond F., and Margaret Mary Devlin and Lillian E. Healey. The funeral will be held Wednesday 8:15 AM from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rita Church, Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick at 9:30 AM. Calling hours Tuesday 5-8 P.M. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to St. Rita Church will be appreciated. 

DEVLIN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 27 Nov 2005] New Bedford -- James S. "Uncle Jimmy" Devlin, 74, of New Bedford, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility after a brief illness. He was the companion of C.C. MacCord. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Elizabeth (Mitchell) Devlin. Mr. Devlin was formerly employed as a fish lumper on the New Bedford waterfront for many years. In his later years, he was employed by Cuttyhunk Boat Lines and the Alert II. Survivors include his companion; a son, Steven Devlin of New Bedford; a daughter, Elizabeth Cunha of Fairhaven; a brother, Joseph H. Devlin of New Bedford; a sister, Edna Martin of Dartmouth; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late John Devlin, Robert Devlin, Edward Devlin, Lillian Lafar, Bernice Mielke and Catherine Rego Darmofal. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St.

DEVLIN [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Monday 3 Dec 2007] Norton - Robert Joseph "Bob" Devlin, 78, a lifelong resident of Norton, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. He was the beloved husband of Marjorie A. (Bechard) Devlin and the late Eleanor A. (Bauza) Devlin. Born in Norton on June 22, 1929, he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Catherine G. (Maguire) Devlin. Following graduation from Monsignor Coyle High School in 1947, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served on the U.S.S. Coral Sea. For many years, Mr. Devlin worked as a Registry of Motor Vehicles investigator, and was honored to retire from the Massachusetts State Police in 1995. He also worked as administrator of his family business, the Old Colony Rest Home in Norton, until the day he died. A communicant of St. Mary's Church in Norton, Bob was involved in Norton town politics. He formerly served on the board of fire engineers and was a former member of the zoning board of appeals. Mr. Devlin enjoyed following the Red Sox, tending to his day lily garden and especially spending time with his loving family. In addition to his beloved wife of 34 years, he is survived by his devoted children, Patrick J. Devlin and his wife Laura of Walpole, Marcella K. Rippel of Norton and Kathleen F. Devlin of Norton; his dear sister, Mary Dick of Nahant; his cherished grandchildren, A. Charlie Rippel, Cole M. Rippel, Robert M. Devlin, Margaret J. Devlin and Katherine E. Devlin; and many nieces and nephews. His funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 9 a.m. from the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (off Route 140, Taunton Avenue), Norton followed by a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, South Worcester Street, Norton. Burial will follow in the Timothy Plain Cemetery, Norton. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home.

DIAMOND (LYNCH) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 22 May 2005] Diamond, Ellen Lynch, 74, widow of Robert H. Diamond, died Thursday May 19th at home after a brief illness. Daughter of the late James H. and Alice E. (Conroy) Lynch, she was a long time resident of Providence and Pawtucket. Ellen was a magna cum laude graduate of both Elmhurst Academy in 1948 and Albertus Magnus College of New Haven, CT in 1952. Starting her career in 1954 at Bo Bernstein and Co. Advertising Agency, Mrs. Diamond was Executive Vice President there for many years. In 1974 she was asked to serve as the Public Relations Director of the then just completed Providence Civic Center where she remained until her retirement in 1994. Mrs. Diamond had also been the co-owner of Port of Call Marina and the Black Pearl Restaurant in Newport, as well as Otto Seidner, Inc. in Westerly. She was a Director of Cleanup Providence in the 1980s and an active member of the American Cancer Society. She leaves three children, Robert H. Diamond III, Henry M. Diamond and Margaret D. Benzuly, and four grandchildren. She was the sister of Constance V. Feeley, the late Margaret M. Bauer, and four brothers, James H. Lynch, Gerald T. Lynch, Stephen P. Lynch, and Paul D. Lynch. A private service is planned. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. 

DiBIASIO, [Providence RI Journal, Monday 14 Feb 2005] DiBiasio, Ann L. (Mahoney), 71 of Main Street, Scituate and formerly of Hopkins Hill Road, Coventry and Linden Avenue, Cranston died at home on February 11, 2005. She was the wife of the late Rocco D. DiBiasio and mother of William A. R. DiBiasio of Miami, FL, Richard J. DiBiasio of Colorado Springs, CO, Daniel R. DiBiasio of Exeter, Robert V. DiBiasio of West Warwick, Edward DiBiasio of Scituate, Joseph DiBiasio of Greene and Gina M. Morin of Scituate. She is survived by 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and her brother, Kenneth Mahoney of FL. She was also mother of the late Thomas DiBiasio. She was a waitress in various RI restaurants for many years. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Cranston Christian Fellowship Church, 1114 Scituate Ave., Cranston. Calling hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the morning of the service in the Church.

DICKINSON (McCOOMB) [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday 9 Mar 2007] Dickinson - (McCoomb) Joan, Portsmouth, RI, 79, of 512 Boyd's Lane, Portsmouth, RI, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, MA. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Dickinson, to whom she was married for 54 years. Born in Fall River, MA, on December 4, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Celeste (Byron) McCoomb. Her funeral will be held Monday, March 12, 2007, at 9:00am from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Anthony's Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Fall River. Calling hours will be held Sunday, March 11, 2007, from 3-6 , in the Connors Funeral Home. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Anthony's Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or to the American Lung Association, 260 West Exchange Street, Suite 102B, Providence, RI 02903.

DICKINSON (KERRIGAN) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries Dec 2007] Middletown - Catherine Dickinson, 60, of Center Avenue, Middletown, died Monday, November 12, 2007 at Newport Hospital, after a long illness. She was the wife of Philip Dickinson. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, on February 2, 1947, she was the daughter of the late James and Madge (Hibbits) Kerrigan. She was known for her sharp wit, her great sense of humor, and her creativity. Before moving to Rhode Island in 1976, Cathy was successful in sales and marketing… skills she was able to put to good use in her work with the Girl Scouts. Since her childhood in Pennsylvania when she had the good fortune of going on a field trip to the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg with Carl Sandburg, she was in love with the study of history. For more than two decades, Cathy was deeply involved in Girl Scouts… as troop leader, trainer, organizer, and camp director at Rocky Farm. She was admired in Girl Scouting throughout the state for her energy, knowledge, and leadership in training adult leaders as well as her enthusiasm for camping. As a master trainer, she created training programs, many of which are still in use. She was also active regionally in the New England Training Conferences. In 1987 and 1992, she was presented with the Honor Pin and the Appreciation Pin in recognition of her service to Girl Scouting. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Megan Sylvester of Cooperstown, NY and Sean Dickinson of North Easton, MA, her grandchildren, Courtney Sylvester and Crystal Sylvester of Middletown, RI, her sisters Maurya Connors of Clatskanie, OR and Rebekah Wells of Oxnard, CA. She was the sister of late Cynthia Hawkes and Andrew Kerrigan. A private service was held on November 23, 2007. In her memory, donations may be made to the Newport Hospital Foundation for Nursing Education, 11 Friendship Street, Newport, RI 02840.

DICKINSON (O’GARA) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 10 June 2008] Dickinson, Gertrude 'Trudy', (O’Gara), 89, of Chepachet and Englewood, FL, a retired real estate agent for the former Village Realtors, died Saturday, June 7, 2008 in the Englewood Community Hospital, Florida. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Dickinson. Born in Riverside, a daughter of the late James C. and Gertrude L. (Mowry) O'Gara, she lived in Chepachet and Englewood, FL, for many years. Gertrude was the beloved mother of Mark E. Dickinson and the late Richard J. Dickinson and Patricia Pimental. Companion of Ronald E. King. Sister of the late James W. O'Gara and Dorothy F. Gomersall. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late Michelle Lockwood. Her funeral will be private. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Pascoag. 

DICKS (DOYLE) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 26 Jan 2007] Dicks, Eileen P. (Doyle), 76, of Rotary Drive, Johnston, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Dicks. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Christopher C. and Martha (Ashness) Doyle, she lived in Providence before moving to Johnston in 1988. Mrs. Dicks was employed at ADP in Providence as a senior payroll analyst for over 20 years before retiring. She was an avid bowler and reader. She is survived by a nephew, Paul M. Doyle of Providence; an uncle, Robert Ashness of Cranston; and an aunt, Evelyn O'Dette of Willimantic, CT. She was the sister of the late Christopher C. Doyle, Jr. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 27, at 9:30 a.m. in the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited, and may visit on Saturday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. 

DiFILIPPO (GEARY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 21 July 2004] North Attleboro -- Eleanor Mae DiFilippo, 61, of Fisher Street, a homemaker, died Monday in Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. She was the wife of Mario DiFilippo, to whom she had been married 41 years. Born in Whitman, Mass., on Oct. 15, 1942, she was the daughter of Clara (Griswold) Geary of Woonsocket, R.I., and the late Robert Geary. She had resided in North Attleboro since 1962, previously living in Norton and Brockton. She was a graduate of Brockton High School. Mrs. DiFilippo was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, and a member of the Daughters of Isabella. She was a former communicant of St. Mark's Church, Attleboro Falls, where she had been a member of the church guild. She had enjoyed reading and traveling, especially to Hawaii. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by three sons, Michael DiFilippo of North Attleboro, Mark DiFilippo of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Robert DiFilippo of Summerville, S.C.; three sisters, Margaret "Elaine" Pickett of Englewood, Fla., Robie Cobb of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Rosemary Geary of Reno, Nev.; four brothers, Richard Geary of Taunton, John Geary of St. Angelo, Texas, Ralph Geary of Norton, and Roger Geary of Attleboro; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Robert Geary Jr. A funeral service will be held at 9:45 a.m. Friday in the Commonwealth Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Mary's Church, Park St. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.

DIGNON [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 15 July 2004] Donald H. Dignon, 85, of Carrington Road, Delaplane, Va., formerly of Central Falls, a retired Navy chief warrant officer, coach, columnist and city employee, died June 25 at home. He was the husband of the late Marion E. (Pierini) Dignon. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late George L. and Mary J. (Glancy) Dignon, he had lived in Central Falls and Pawtucket before moving to Virginia. Mr. Dignon served as a gunner during World War II, flying a total of 40 sorties, including during the invasions of North Africa and Italy. He was commissioned on Oct. 22, 1954, having served as a chief petty officer for 10 years. During his career, he served most of his sea duty on six aircraft carriers in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. He sailed the seven seas, and served on six continents. He received the American Defense Medal, and the National Defense Service award with one star, among many others. Mr. Dignon was an athlete and sports columnist for the NAS Quonset Point newspaper, The Scout. While serving at Quonset Point, he coached boxing, football, baseball and other sports. He was assigned to the Pentagon in the Office of Combined Forces Public Information. During his tenure as a public information officer, he produced and directed several recruiting and training films for the Navy, and raised over $60,000 for the Navy before retiring in 1970. He then was employed by the City of Central Falls as a relocation manager for the Housing and Urban Development Department, and later worked for the city's School Department as a supervisor of buildings and grounds before he retired in 1976. He was a member of the Redman DAV Branch. He leaves two daughters, Nancy Fulford of Manchester, Mass., and Donna LaFantasie of Lincoln and Delaplane; and five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. A funeral with military honors will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from Karol A. Romenski & Sons Funeral Home, 342 High St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Joseph Church, 391 High St. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, East Providence.  

DILLON [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 11 Feb 1882] Died… In this city, 4th inst., Mrs. Catharine Dillon, aged 43 years. 

DILLON [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 27 May 1882] Died… In this city, 21st inst., Catherine, wife of Daniel Dillon, aged 65 years and 4 months.

DILLON (MULLIGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 12 Mar 2004] Coventry - Marion Joan Dillon, 86, formerly of Waterman Hill Road, Summit, a retired teacher, lawyer and probate judge, died Feb. 27 at Berkshire Place, Providence, after an illness. She was the wife of the late John B. Dillon. Born in New York City, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Catharine L. Mulligan. Mrs. Dillon had been a longtime teacher of Latin and French at East Greenwich High School. She had also practiced law and, for a short time, was a probate judge for the Town of Coventry. A graduate of St. Joseph College for Women, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she received advanced degrees in French from New York University, and in law from Simmons College, Boston. She leaves a son, John Dillon of Madison, Wis.; and two sisters, Adele Seymour of Long Island, N.Y., and Kathleen Mulligan of Jackson Heights, N.Y. She was the mother of the late Charles M. Dillon. Her body was donated to Brown University Medical School.

DILLON [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 13 Apr 2004] Lincoln - David Alfred Dillon, 70, of New Orleans, La., formerly of Lincoln, a retired English professor, died April 3 at home after an illness. He was the companion of Robert Heriard. Born in Lincoln, the son of the late John J. Dillon Sr. and Helen (Walker) Dillon, he had been a resident of Lincoln until moving to New Orleans 35 years ago. Mr. Dillon was a retired English professor and had been the head of the Department of Library Science at the University of New Orleans. He was an Army veteran. Mr. Dillon was a graduate of Rhode Island College. He earned master's degrees in English and library science from Louisiana State University. Besides his companion, he leaves a son, James D. Dillon of Talisheek, La.; a brother, John J. Dillon Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas; and a sister, Joanne (Dillon) Cousins-Zawislak of East Providence. A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 2317 Burgundy St., New Orleans.

DILLON (GALLAGHER) [Newport RI Daily News, Friday 24 Dec 2004] Dillon - In Newport, RI, December 22, 2004, Rita M. "Gibby" (Gallagher) Dillon, wife of the late Maurice "Babe" M. Dillon, formerly of 9 Hunter Avenue, Newport. Donations may be made to All Saints Academy, 915 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842.  [Providence RI Journal, Friday 24 Dec 2004] Newport - Rita M. "Gibby" (Gallagher) Dillon, 86, of Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center, formerly of 9 Hunter Ave., a former secretary, and an avid golfer and club official, died Wednesday at the center. She was the wife of the late Maurice "Babe" M. Dillon. Born on Sept. 28, 1918, in Newport, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Katherine (O'Connor) Gallagher. A lifelong Newporter, she had resided for most of her married life on Hunter Avenue. She had been a resident of Heatherwood since 1998. She worked as a secretary for various businesses -- for the longest period at the Newport Seed, Bulb and Supply Co., her last employer. An avid golfer, she had been a member of the Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club for more than 50 years. She was a member of the Wanumetonomy Women's Golf Association (WWGA), where she had served on the executive board and numerous committees for many years. She was also a member of the Rhode Island Women's Golf Association (RIWGA). Mrs. Dillon was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and attended the Newport Secretarial School. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Her hobbies included bowling, sewing, knitting, gardening and card playing, and she enjoyed receiving guests at home. She leaves a sister, Elizabeth Connerton, and a son, Kevin J. Dillon, both of Newport; and a granddaughter, Laurie Lee (Dillon) Wardyga of Needham, Mass. She was the sister of the late Helen Phelan, John P. and Francis Gallagher. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Joseph Church, Broadway. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown.  

DILLON [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 21 Dec 2005] Dillon, Carol A., 52, of Scituate Avenue, died peacefully at her home on Monday surrounded by her family. Born in Providence, a daughter of John J. 'Bud' and Barbara A. (Buchanan) Dillon, Jr. of Warwick, she had lived in Cranston for 19 years. Miss Dillon had been vice president for investments at Smith Barney in Providence for 12 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bryant University in 1993 and was a 1971 graduate of St. Xavier Academy. Besides her parents, she leaves two sisters, Linda J. Dillon of Walpole, MA and Mary S. Deming of Hope; and two nieces, Brianna and Morgan Deming. She was the sister of the late John J. Dillon, III. Her funeral will be Friday at 9:45 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. William Church, Pettaconsett Ave., Warwick. Visitation Thursday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawt., RI 02860 or St. William Church, 200 Pettaconsett Ave., Warwick, RI 02888, in Carol's memory will be appreciated. 

DILLON [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 14 Jan 2006] Dillon, James O'Neill, 46, of Jupiter, Florida, and formerly Providence, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 in Boynton Beach, Florida from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was the husband of Diane E. (Lawlor) Dillon. Born in Providence, a son of the late Providence Fire Dept. Battalion Chief David R. Dillon and Helen (O'Neill) Dillon, he lived in Providence before moving to Florida 23 years ago. Captain Dillon served as a firefighter paramedic for the City of Miramar, FL for the last 16 years. He was a member of the Miramar Professional Firefighters Local # 2830, and the International Association of Firefighters. He was a communicant of St. Peter Catholic Church. Mr. Dillon was an Instructor/EMT with Palm Beach Community College, worked with Pratt Whitney Fire Rescue, and served as a coach for JTAA Basketball. He was a 1982 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, and held a degree in Fire Science from Palm Beach Community College. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, David James Dillon, James O'Neill Dillon, II, and Matthew Joseph Dillon, all at home; five brothers, Assistant Chief Michael J. Dillon, PFD, of West Greenwich, David G. Dillon, of Providence, Thomas J. Dillon, of Charlottesville, VA, Christopher J. Dillon of Cranston, and Lt. Joseph G. Dillon, PFD, of Johnston; two sisters, Patricia M. Doyle, of Cranston, and Mary Lou Gallant, of Wakefield; and twenty three nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Jackie Dillon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 14, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Jupiter, FL. Visiting hours in Rhode Island will be held on Monday, January 16, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., Spring Green, Warwick. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 17, at 9 a.m. from the funeral home, with a Committal Service at 10 a.m. in St. Ann Cemetery Chapel, Cranston Street, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the James Dillon Memorial Fund, (acct. # 1010138925059) c/o Wachovia Bank, 6735 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33458. 

DILLON [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 11 Mar 2006] Dillon, John J. Jr., 'Bud', 81, of Elm Street, died Wednesday at Haven Healthcenter of Coventry. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Buchanan) Dillon. They had been married for 56 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late John J. and Catherine A. (Bishop) Dillon, Sr., he had lived in Warwick for the past 44 years. Mr. Dillon had been the Production Control Manager for Steven's Linen Co. in Webster, MA for 25 years until his retirement. He had also had been a bookkeeper for the Drew Oil Co. for 20 years. He enjoyed playing handball and had organized several leagues at the former N.E. Health & Racquet Club in Warwick. He also had been involved in CYO activities for many years. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters Linda J. Dillon of Walpole, MA and Mary S. Deming, and her husband Craig of Hope; a brother Robert Dillon of Providence; three sisters Katherine Johnston of Warwick, and Lorraine Lonardo and Carol Francisco both in Lincoln, and his two granddaughters Brianna and Morgan Deming. He was the father of the late John J. Dillon, III and Carol A. Dillon, and brother of the late Raymond, Alan, and Patricia Dillon, Mary W. Dunne, Claire Smith, and Virginia McMahon. His funeral will be Monday at 8:45am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am in St. William Church, 200 Pettaconsett Ave., Warwick. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-6pm. In lieu of flowers donation to the Alzheimer's Association of RI, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906 in his memory will be appreciated. 

DILLON (BANIGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 28 Mar 2006] Dillon, Helen H. (Banigan), 93, resided at her home on Woodhaven Blvd., until her death at Miriam Hospital on Saturday. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Dillon. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Mallor) Banigan. Mrs. Dillon was a former member of both the Rosary and Altar Sodality of St. Augustine Church and the Veridames of Providence College. She was the beloved mother of Thomas A. Dillon of New York City, Mary C. Dillon and Anne Q. Dillon, both of North Providence and Frances H. Dillon-Orr of Pennsylvania. She was the sister of the late Mary B. Banigan. Her funeral will be Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. 

DILLON [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 18 June 2006] Dillon, Catherine G., 88, of 7 Prospect St., died Friday in the care of her nephew, Thomas F. Blessington at his home in Cranston. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine A. (McLaughlin) Dillon. She was a resident of Providence before moving to Cranston over 25 years ago. Miss Dillon was employed with the City of Providence, after graduating from the former St. Xavier's Academy, she went to work as a clerk in the tax collectors office and later as executive secretary to the Tax Collector for 42 years in that same department until her retirement in 1980. She was a communicant of St. Matthew Church. She is survived by a sister, Winifred V. Blessington of Cranston; devoted and beloved aunt of Thomas F. and John J. Blessington, Lawrence Cashman, III, Maureen Day, Thomas A., Mary and Anne Dillon and Frances Dillon-Orr and five grand nephews. She was the sister of the late Thomas F. Dillon and Mary Cashman. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 A.M. from the James J. Gallogly & Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew Church, Elmwood Avenue, Cranston at 10 A.M. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday 5-8 P.M. 

DILLON (DOYLE) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 21 July 2006] Dillon, Frances (Doyle), 76, of River Ave., died Wednesday, July 19th at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in the company of her loving family. She was the wife of the late William V. Dillon. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Francis T. and Ruth A. (Gildea) Doyle, she was a lifelong resident of Providence. Mrs. Dillon was a parishoner of St. Edward Parish and an alumni of Bay View Academy Class of 1948. She was the loving mother of Mary Ellen Emerick and her husband Dennis of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Ruthann Dillon Toback and her husband Neil Toback, M.D. of Portsmouth, Kathleen M. Schneider and her husband Richard of North Providence, Jean M. Kowalski and her husband Kenneth of Coventry, William J. Dillon and Cindy of North Providence. Proud grandmother of Jason, Christopher and his wife Valerie, Michele and Lauren Emerick, Daniel and Matthew Schneider, Nicholas and Michael Kowalski. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation and funeral Saturday Morning 8:30-9:30 a.m. from the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Edward Church, Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. Donations to Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. 

DiLORENZO (MOFFITT) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 21 Sep 2003] North Kingstown - Kathleen (Moffitt) DiLorenzo, 50, of Top Hill Road, an author and teacher, died Wednesday at Roger Willaims Medical Center, Providence, after a six-year battle with breast cancer. She was the wife of Dr. Joseph A. DiLorenzo. Born in Providence, a daughter of Dr. Raymond E. and Doris E. (Riley) Moffitt, both of Narragansett, she had lived in Saunderstown for 20 years. Mrs. DiLorenzo taught technical English and writing courses at Rhode Island College, Fisher Junior College, Rhode Island Community College and the University of Rhode Island. Since 1993, she also worked at internal medicine and pediatrics, Cranston, helping patients settle insurance claims. She had taught in the Upward Bound program for inner-city students as an undergraduate instructor, and previously worked as an activities director for Cedar Crest Nursing Centre. She published a book, How To Be A Great Waitress, in 1979, and contributed many human-interest articles to The Providence Journal and other publications. She was a graduate of Elmhurst Academy, Portsmouth, Class of 1970, and Emmanuel College, Boston, Class of 1974, cum laude, with a bachelor's degree in English. She earned a master's degree in English from Rhode Island College in 1983, and pursued a doctorate in creative writing at URI in the 1990s. She enjoyed summers in Narragansett, backpacking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and snow shoeing. She was chief council of Mission Control's Missions of High Adventure. Besides her husband and parents, she leaves a brother, Rick E. Moffitt of Narragansett; and two sisters, Jill A. Cullen of Stowe, Vt., and Susan M. Ridder of Whitefish, Mont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard Church, 410 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Wakefield.

DiLORENZO (CORCORAN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 13 May 2008] DiLorenzo, Theresa C. (Corcoran), 81, of Columbus Blvd., Cranston, died on Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Kent Regency Center, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late John L. DiLorenzo. Born in Ballyleague, Roschomon, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Connor) Corcoran. Theresa assisted with the management of Johnny D's Service Station formerly of Cranston. She was the sister of the late Anne Perry. Mrs. DiLorenzo is survived by many nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:00am from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, Cranston at 10:00am. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting Hours: Wednesday 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mary's Church Memorial Fund, 1525 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI 02920. 

DiNUCCI (SULLIVAN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 11 Nov 2004] Fall River - Mary C. (Sullivan) DiNucci, 94, of New Boston Road, a retired shop manager, died Monday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas F. DiNucci. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Simon S. and Katherine (Lynch) Sullivan. Mrs. DiNucci had been manager of the Handy Shop until 1975, and had also worked as a supervisor at St. Anne's Hospital for many years. She was a former vice president of Holy Name Church Women's Group, and a former registrar of the Catholic Women's Club. She had been a hospitality chairwoman for the former Sucardium Club of Sacred Heart Academy, and had also volunteered for many years at St. Anne's Hospital. She was a 1927 graduate of BMC Durfee High School. She leaves a daughter, Mary E. Krog, and a son-in-law, Philip Krog, both of Auburn, Mass.; three grandchildren, Thomas Krog of Rockland, Mass., Peter E. Krog of North Brookfield, Mass., and Katrine E. Krog of Auburn; and a great-granddaughter. She was the sister of the late William, Simon, Thomas, James and Sarah Sullivan, and Jennie Nabb. A funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, 120 Beattie St. Burial will be in St. Partrick's Cemetery.

DIONNE (CALLERY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 25 Dec 2002] M. Estelle (Callery) Dionne, 85, of Riverside Ave., Somerset, died Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Dionne Jr. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late John Callery and the late Margaret (Morriss) Callery, she had lived in Somerset most of her life. Mrs. Dionne attended Sts. Peter and Paul School, graduated from Henry Lord Junior High School and was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, class of 1935. She was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, class of 1972, receiving a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in sociology. She was employed as an English teacher in the Somerset Public Schools for 10 years, teaching at the Somerset South Middle School. Mrs. Dionne held a real estate broker's license and was a bookkeeper at the Boys and Girls Club of Fall River for 10 years. During World War II, she served as an air raid warden in Fall River. Mrs. Dionne was a communicant of St. Thomas More Church. She is survived by three sons, Joseph R. Dionne III, of Milford, N.H., John F. and Callery G. Dionne, both of Somerset; a daughter, Deirdre A. Chorlton of Somerset; three grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. Arrangements are by the Birchcrest Home of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 189 Gardners Neck Road, Swansea.

DIONNE (WELCH) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Wednesday 4 April 2007] Westport — Marguerite (Welch) Dionne, 82, of Westport, formerly of Coolidge St., Swansea, widow of Robert W. Dionne, died Monday. She had been employed by the New Haven Railroad and the Fall River Five Cents Savings Bank. She leaves 3 children, Deborah A. McKowen (husband James) of Marion; Robert Dionne (wife Judith) and David P. Dionne (wife Deborah Roher), all of Westport; 3 grandchildren, Jason Dionne, Cathleen Casebeer and Melissa McKowen Phelan; 5 great-grandchildren, Leonard, Andrew, Rosemarie, Jacqueline and Danielle; 2 brothers, Joseph Leo Welch of Dighton and Michael F. Welch of Fall River and her dear friend and caregiver, Barbara Santos of Westport. She was the sister of the late Elizabeth Just and Paul and John Welch. Funeral, Friday at 10 AM from Auclair Funeral Home, 690 S. Main, Fall River. Liturgy of the Word and Final Commendation in Holy Name Church at 11 AM. Visitation, Thursday 4-8 PM. Donations to Coalition for Social Justice, 56 No. Main St., Fall River MA 02720. 

DiPALMA (McDONNELL) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 23 April 2008] DiPalma, Denise A. (McDonnell), 46, of School St., Johnston passed away Monday April 21, 2008 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Mario DiPalma. Born in Providence a daughter of Dennis L. McDonnell of Cranston and the late Maureen (DeFusco) McDonnell. Denise was a cashier at Dunkin Donuts. Besides her husband and father she is survived by her loving daughter, Nicole DiPalma of Johnston, her cherished siblings, Linda Mazariegos of Providence, Diane Merola and Christine Simone both of Johnston, Dennis A. McDonnell of Cranston, and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 8:00 am from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am in St. Rocco's Church, Atwood Ave., Johnston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours: Thursday 4-8 pm. 

DiSAIA (MURPHY) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 21 Sept 2007] DiSaia, Mary Lou (Murphy), 80, of North Kingstown, RI, died Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Kent County Hospital surrounded by her children. The daughter of the late Frank H. and Mary E. (Tinkler) Murphy, she was born in Attleboro, MA. For over forty years she was the loving wife of the late Albert E. DiSaia. Mary Lou grew up in Warwick, RI, moving to North Kingstown in 1957. She graduated from Lockwood High School in 1945 and was a member of the National Honor Society. She happily joined the reunion committee and enjoyed their monthly lunch meetings. She was a loving and compassionate mother and felt her greatest pride in her children and her family life. Her strong desire for learning led her to attend URI and attain her Master Gardeners' degree in her late 60's. She was usually found in her gardens during the good weather. She also took classes in chair caning and when weather kept her indoors enjoyed that craft as well as crocheting, puzzles, and handwork. She cherished her time with her friends and family. Those who knew her will remember her at the side of her friends in need and for her smile. She was a member of Christ the King Church in Kingston, RI. She is survived by her children Daniel A. DiSaia and his wife Claudia of North Kingstown, Darlene M. Heard and her husband Stephen of North Kingstown, Rebecca DiSaia Minus and her husband David of Jamestown and Debra A. DiSaia of Deltona, FL. She had nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews both near by and in California. She leaves two brothers Peter O. Murphy of Lakehead, California and John Pike of Belmont, NH. She was predeceased by her brother Francis 'Pat' Murphy. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. in The Cranston-Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford, 140 West Main Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Christ the King Church, North Road, Kingston on Monday, September 24, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery in North Kingstown. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that contributions in her memory be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice. 

DiTOMASSO (McCARTHY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 7 Dec 2006] DiTomasso, Helen A., 91, of Leander Street, Providence, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6, 2006. She was the beloved wife of the late James DiTomasso. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 14, 1914, a daughter of the late Justin and Agnes (Smith) McCarthy. She was a lifelong resident of Providence. Mrs. DiTomasso was a foot press operator for Bulova Watch Company for many years before retiring. She leaves her daughter, Joann Killilea of Cranston. She was the sister of Edward McCarthy, Elizabeth Iovino, and Joseph McCarthy, all of Providence. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren; Dennis and Kristen Killilea and one great-granddaughter; Mackenzie. She was the sister of the late Justin McCarthy, Marguerite McCarthy, Agnes Folcarelli, William McCarthy and Eugene McCarthy. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 9:00 a.m. from A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins Street, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, Chatham Street, Providence. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation FRIDAY 4-8:00 p.m. Please omit flowers, donations to Diabetes Foundation of Rhode Island Inc., 209 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 in her memory would be appreciated. 

DIXON [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 7 Aug 1983] Cranston - Cornelius F. Dixon, 90, of 19 Bain St., a former pressman, died yesterday at the Veterans Administration Regional Medical Center after a three-year illness. He was the husband of the late Gladys (Gaffney) Dixon. Born in Putnam, Conn., a son of the late James and Amelia (Oster) Dixon, he lived in Cranston for 65 years. Mr. Dixon worked 35 years for the former Livermore & Knight Co., Providence. After that he worked 17 years for the Imperial Folding Box Co. before retiring in 1966. He was a charter player for the former Providence Steamroller baseball team organized in 1916. He also played baseball in the Melrose League in Providence. He was a World War I Navy veteran and a former member of Company B, Rhode Island National Guard. He leaves a granddaughter and two great-grandsons. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Assumption, Potters Avenue, Providence. Death Notice: Dixon, Cornelius F. August 19, 1983. Husband of the late Gladys (Gaffney) Dixon. Grandfather of Mrs. Gail Drake. Cousin of Miss Beatrice Bennett...

DIXON [Fall River MA Herald News, Wed 15 Nov 2000] DIXON - of New Bedford, November 13, 2000, John T., 68, husband of Margaret A. (Lynch) Dixon, father of Stephen J. Dixon and Ann M. Murray, grandfather of Lily Murray, Jack Murray, Ryan Dixon and Alex Dixon. Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Thursday at 10. Funeral Mass at St. Lawrence Church at 11. relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Bedford.

DIXON (RYAN) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, June 2006] Schuyler, Neb. - Evelyn Mae (Ryan) Dixon, 83, of 210 East Second Street, Schuyler, NB [sic], formerly of Portsmouth, RI, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in Murrieta, CA. She was the wife of the late Arnold B. Dixon. Born in Fall River, MA, on September 6, 1922, she was the daughter of the late James F and Gladys (Allen) Ryan. Evelyn was an active member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth and also very active in the thrift shop. She is survived by her brother James F. Ryan of Rancho Mirage, CA; four grandchildren; her great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2006, at 3 p.m., in St. Mary's Churchyard, East Main Road, Portsmouth. Donations, in her memory, may be made to the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Wagon Fund, P.O. Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or to St. Mary´s Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Arrangements are by the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI.

DIXON (KELLY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 22 Aug 2006] Dixon, Margaret C. 'Peg', of Providence, died Sunday at Kent County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Russell E. Dixon. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary (Walsh) Kelly, she had been a lifelong city resident. Peg was a secretary for the State of Rhode Island, Department of Human Services for 23 years, retiring in 1996. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, and a past president of the Blessed Sacrament School Parent Teacher Association. An avid golfer, she was a member of the Saint Joseph Hospital, Fatima Unit, golf league at Triggs Memorial Golf Course, and enjoyed the Boston Red Sox. She leaves a son, Robert E. Dixon of Providence; two daughters, Mary K. Dixon-Stannard of Wyoming, Margaret C. Dixon of North Providence; a brother, Joseph A. Kelly, Esquire of Warwick; a sister, Mary D. Bracken of Cumberland; and her beloved grandson, Russell J. Dixon. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, Academy Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Memorial donations to Blessed Sacrament Church, 239 Regent Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 in her memory, will be appreciated.

DOCHERTY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 25 Mar 2008] Docherty, Sr. Mary Catherine, 82, Franciscan Missionary of Mary of Ein Karim Community, died, March 23rd 2008, at St Antoines Residence, North Smithfield. Visiting hours Tuesday 2 to 8 p.m. with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. in the Holy Family Chapel, 399 Fruit Hill Avenue, North Providence; Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Holy Family Chapel. Arrangements by Russell J. Boyle and Son Funeral Home. 

 

DOHERTY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 6 Aug 1999] Burrilville - Rosarie "Rosy" Doherty, 73, of Elm Street, a construction worker, retiring in 1982, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of the late Theresa (Denis) Doherty. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late William and Roseanna (Arsenalt) Doherty. Mr. Doherty was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 88, Nasonville. He leaves two sons, Normand D. Doherty of North Smithfield and Roland R. Doherty of Burrillville; a sister, Delores Dube of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and four grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Leo Dubreau, Hector Doherty and Delphais Doherty. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. from Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1583 Diamond Hill Rd., with a Mass at 10 in St. Theresa Church, Dion Drive, Nasonville. Burial will be in St. Theresa Cemetery.

DOHERTY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 17 Feb 2000] Fall River - Gerald P. Doherty, 78, of Valentine Street, a former tariff officer, died yesterday at home. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Thomas F. and Mary (Pargen) Doherty, he previously lived in the Washington, D.C. area for 30 years and in Ocean City, Md. for 10 years. Mr. Doherty was a tariff officer for the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington for 25 years before retiring. He was a 1940 graduate of Durfee High School. Mr. Doherty was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Club in Annapolis, Md., the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Ocean City, Md., and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Ireland. He leaves three sisters, Sally Friedlander of Fall River, Mary Feaser of Tampa and Alma Levesque of Somerset. He was the brother of the late Raymond, Thomas and Lynward Doherty. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. from Jeffrey E. Sullivan Funeral Home, 550 Locust St., with a funeral Mass at 11:15 in Holy Name Church, Hanover Street. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

DOHERTY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday, 20 Feb 2001] Fall River - John Doherty Jr., 80, of the Adams House Home for Aged People, and formerly of Assonet, Mass., a retired engineer, died Sunday in the home. He was the husband of the late Grace (Lane) Doherty. Born in Somerville, Mass., a son of the late John and Mary C. Doherty, he had lived in Assonet for more than 40 years before moving to Adams House, in January 2000. He received a degree in engineering in 1952 from Northeastern University. Mr. Doherty had worked for many years as a design and mechanical engineer at Texas Instruments in Attleboro, before retiring in 1984. The heating control devices he designed included some that were used by NASA for the Apollo space missions. After he retired, he worked as a volunteer at Charlton Memorial Hospital and the Lloyd Center in Dartmouth, Mass., and also tutored immigrants in English. He was a former Boy Scout leader, and a former member of the Fire Department's administrative staff. He was an accomplished artist and also enjoyed photography, sailing and bird-watching. Mr. Doherty was a member of the United Church of Assonet, where he had served as deacon and as a Sunday school teacher. He leaves a daughter Elizabeth Doherty of Fall River; a son, John Doherty of New York City; two sisters, Barbara Larocque of Raynham, Mass., and Marie Brown of Denver, Colo.; and two grandchildren. The funeral and burial will be private.

DOHERTY (HIGGINS) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Sunday 25 May 2003] Mansfield -- D. Kathryn (Higgins) Doherty, 78, died Saturday, April 19, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the widow of Dr. Thomas F. Doherty. She was born in Lewiston, Maine, the daughter of state Rep. William and Alma (Ouellette) Higgins, both deceased. She was raised in New Bedford, and was a former resident of Mansfield and North Dighton. Mrs. Doherty was a 1941 graduate of Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson, N.H., and Emmanuel College in Boston in 1945. She was the first stewardess from Massachusetts hired by United Airlines in 1945. After graduating from flight training school in Chicago, she was assigned to the Pacific Coast Route. On April 27, 1947, she was one of five New England crew members on United's inaugural flight from Chicago to Boston. After the war's end, Mrs. Doherty participated in the opening of new offices for passenger travel throughout the country. From 1970 until her retirement in 1986, she was a teacher at LaLiberte Junior High school in Raynham. She was a member of the Morton Hospital Auxiliary. After retirement, she became a volunteer at the Mass PIRG office in the Taunton area and a volunteer case reviewer with the Department of Social Services. She is survived by two daughters, Eileen Van Zandt of North Attleboro and Briana Doherty of Franklin; a son, Thomas Doherty of North Attleboro; and four grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the McIntire-McCooey Funeral Home, South Berwick, Maine.

DOHERTY [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 21 Feb 2004] Doherty -- Entered into rest Thursday, February 19, 2004, John F. Doherty, CPA, 84, of Wilbur Ave., Somerset, formerly of Grinnell Ave., Tiverton; husband of the late Mercedes (Urban) Doherty; son of the late James and Mae (Fox) Doherty; father of Dr. John U. Doherty (wife Carrie) and Lisa D. Fiely (husband Jerome); grandfather of Ian, Ryan and John Doherty and Patrick and Katherine Fiely; brother of James B. Doherty, Paul C. Doherty and the late Edward Ned Doherty. His funeral will be held Monday at 9:00 a.m. from the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral Mass in St. Christopher Church, Main Rd., Tiverton, at 10:00. Interment, Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Visitation, Sunday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 21 Feb 2004; New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 22 Feb 2004] Somerset - John F. Doherty, 84, of 444 Wilbur Ave., formerly of Grinnell Avenue, Tiverton, a retired certified public accountant, died Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. He was the husband of the late Mercedes R. (Urban) Doherty. Born in Fall River, a son of the late James B. and Mae L. (Fox) Doherty, he had lived in Tiverton most of his life befire moving to Somerset four years ago. He was a graduate of Bryant College. Mr. Doherty was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Quequechan Club, and the Knights of Columbus in Fall River. He leaves a son, John U. Doherty of Philadelphia; a daughter, Lisa D. Fiely of Centreville, Va.; two brothers, James B. Doherty of Tiverton and Paul C. Doherty of Fall River; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Edward T. Doherty. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St., Fall River, with a funeral Mass at 10 in St. Christopher Church, Main Road, Tiverton. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. 

DOHERTY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 10 Aug 2004] Bristol - John H. Doherty, 60, of Sea Breeze Lane, a certified public account and senior tax executive, died Saturday at home, after a battle with cancer. He was the husband of Judith (Jenkins) Doherty. Born and raised in Newport, the son of the late Mary (Hogan) Macedo, he had lived in Bristol since 1988. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1962, and from Bryant College, summa cum laude, in 1972. Mr. Doherty had been working at Cookson America for 18 years. He previously had worked for the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Price Waterhouse, and Radcor. An Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, he served from 1963 to 1968, as a medic stationed in Tachikawa, Japan. Mr. Doherty loved the Beatles and Irish music, the U.S. Constitution, movies, photography and exploring Cape Cod. An avid sailor, he had competed in the Marion to Bermuda and Clearwater, Fla., to Key West races, and had cruised for more than 20 years on his sailboat Freight Train. He was a life member of the Newport Yacht Club. Besides his wife, he leaves a stepson, Mathew D. Slepkow; and a grandson, Cal Slepkow. A celebration of his life will be held Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. at Lillymere Farms, 2745 Tower Hill Rd. (Route 1), Saunderstown, North Kingstown. 

DOHERTY [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 17 Aug 2005] Doherty -- Passed away August 15, 2005, John Doherty, Sr., husband of the late Thelma L. (Seveney) Doherty and the former husband of the late Mary E. (Orr) Doherty, of Westport in his 89th year. Beloved father of John Doherty, Jr., Paul Doherty and Sharon M. Walker, brother of Alice F. Costa and dear friend of Marion Legasse. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be from the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport, Friday August 19, 2005 at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, Westport at 10:00 AM. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Westport Fire Department Gift Fund, PO Box 3470, Westport, MA 02790.

DOHERTY (DOLAN) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 1 Oct 2005] Doherty, Dorothy D. (Dolan), 86, Thursday, September 29, 2005. Born in Providence, RI; she was a Crest Hill, IL resident since 2003. She was a teacher for many years in Naugatuck, CT. Survived by her husband, Louis A. Doherty; daughter, Patricia (Darrell) Bruckert; three granddaughters; and her sister, Susan Dolan of North Providence, RI. Funeral services will be Monday, October 3, 2005 in Joliet, IL. Memorials in her name to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Ave., 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-9825 appreciated. For info: Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, Joliet, IL (815) 741-5500.

DOHERTY (MORIN) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 23 Oct 2005] Doherty, Barbara I. (Morin), 80, of Dayton, Ohio died Monday at the Walnut Creek Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Thomas Doherty. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Cummings) Morin, she had been a longtime resident of Warwick and Bradenton, Fl. Mrs. Doherty was a long time employee of Federal Products. A communicant of St. Joseph Church, Bradenton, she also was a member of the Elks Club Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Club. Mrs. Doherty leaves several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Betty Ann Morin, Helen Petsko, Clair Pitocchi, and Gerald Morin. A committal service will held at 11:30 AM Friday November 25, 2005 at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter . In Lieu of flowers donations in her memory to Westminster Pines Residents Fund, 5700 24th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34203 or to Alzheimers Assn. Miami Valley Chapter, The Laurelwood, 3797 Summit Glen Dr. Ste. 100, Dayton, OH 45449 will be appreciated. 

DOHERTY (SKEFFINGTON) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 27 Oct 2005] Doherty, Kathleen Skeffington, 93, of Liberty St., died Monday at South Kingstown Nursing & Rehab Center, West Kingston. She was the wife of the late Thomas R. Doherty. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Peter J. and Mary (Glennon) Skeffington. Mrs. Doherty was secretary to former South Kingstown Town Clerk, Foster Sheldon, and later was the secretary to the principal at South Kingstown High School for twenty years. She had lived in Wakefield since 1940 and was a graduate of Commercial High School, Providence. Mrs. Doherty was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church and a member of its Women's Club. She was known as the 'First Lady' of the South Kingstown Lodge of Elks. She leaves two daughters, Kathleen A. Davis of  Stuart, FL and Judith J. Field of Berwyn, PA; two sons, Thomas R. Doherty, Jr. of Macon, GA and Edward S. Doherty of Carolina; a brother Edmund Skeffington of Providence; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was a sister of the late Molly Doyle, Helen Balcom, William, Peter and Francis Skeffington. The funeral will be Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., Wakefield. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale. Visiting hours Friday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Francis Church General Fund, 128 High St., Wakefield, RI 02879. 

DOHERTY (DONELAN) [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Saturday 10 June 2006] Doherty - In this city, June 8, 206, Jane E. (Donelan). Wife of John F. "Jake" Doherty, of Taunton. Mother of Stephen F. Doherty, John T. Doherty, Paul E. Doherty, all of Taunton; Mary K. Odell of Dover, N.H., Margaret Leal of Raynham, Sarah J. Doherty of Roberts Creek, British Columbia, Susan J. Gabriel of W. Newbury, MA, Elizabeth A. Peyton of Richmond, VA and William P. Doherty of Dighton. Sister of Thomas Donelan of New Canaan, CT and Frances Gilchrist of No. Dighton. Mrs. Doherty also leaves 18 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, Monday, June 12 at 9AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Josephs Church, Kilmer Ave., Taunton at 10:30 AM. Interment: St. Francis Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours: Sunday, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Girls, Inc., 131 Arlington St., Taunton, MA 02780.

DOHERTY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 27 July 2006] Doherty, Susan A., 73, died Wednesday at Philip Hulitar Hospice Ctr. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose, MA. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.

DOHERTY [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 17 Sep 2006] Doherty - Saturday, September 16, 2006, James B. Doherty, 84, of 4700 No. Main St., Fall River and Tiverton; husband of Paula L. (Jackson) Doherty; son of the late James and Mae (Fox) Doherty; father of Brian Doherty and Kevin Doherty of Fall River, Sheila Foley (husband Thomas) of Cranston and Tiverton and Michael Doherty (companion Thavisouk Malichansey) of Providence; grandfather of Lauren, Meghan and Mary Kate Foley; brother of Paul C. Doherty (wife Barbara) of Fall River and the late John F. Doherty and Edward T. 'Ned' Doherty. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM from the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass in St. Joseph Church at 10:00 AM. Cremation to follow. Visitation, Monday 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Donations may be made to Make-a-Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Pl., Boston MA 02114. [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 17 Sep 2006] Doherty, James B., 84, of 4700 No. Main St., Fall River and Tiverton, died Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Paula L. (Jackson) Doherty. Born in Fall River, the son of the late James and Mae (Fox) Doherty, he lived in Fall River most of his life and in Tiverton for many years. A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and Bradford Durfee Institute of Technology, he was employed by New England Telephone for 42 years. An Army Air Corps veteran of WW-II, he was a gunner in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, the Clover Club, the Fall River Country Club and the Fall River Senior Pitch Group. Besides his wife of 56 years he is survived by 4 children, Brian Doherty and Kevin Doherty, both of Fall River, Sheila Foley and her husband Thomas of Cranston and Tiverton and Michael Doherty and his companion Thavisouk Malichansey of Providence; 3 granddaughters, Lauren, Meghan and Mary Kate Foley; a brother, Paul C. Doherty and his wife Barbara of Fall River; and nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late John F. Doherty and Edward T. 'Ned' Doherty. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM from the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass in St. Joseph Church at 10:00 AM. Cremation to follow. Visitation, Monday 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Donations may be made to Make-a-Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Pl., Boston MA 02114. 

DOHERTY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 3 Oct 2006] Doherty: of Bristol, R.I., and formerly of Marion and Mattapoisett, Mass., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, Curtis James, 21. Son of Sheila Doherty. His memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Silver Shell Beach in Marion.

DOHERTY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 15 Oct 2006] Doherty, Philip B., Jr., Col., US Army Ret., age 75, of East Greenwich, RI and Naples, FL, died Thursday, October 12, 2006, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was born in Providence a son of Philip B. Doherty, Sr. and Helen (Boyle) Doherty. He worked for many years as an executive in human resources for the New England Telephone Company last working in the Boston office for over 20 years before retiring in 1988. He then opened his own company Human Resource Concepts in Naples, FL. He served for many years in the United States Army and Army Reserves before retiring from the military in 1991 with the rank of Colonel. He was a 1954 graduate of Providence College where he was an active alumnus. He was a member of the East Greenwich Yacht Club and the Newport Yacht Club. He is survived by his three children, Kathleen A. Doherty of Lincoln, Ann Doherty Egan and her husband Christopher of Canton, MA and Philip B. Doherty and his wife Siobhan of Dover, MA; his sisters, Roberta Schmidt of Naples, FL, Eleanor Kayatta of South Portland, ME and Maureen Johnston of Pawtucket, RI and was Papa to Grace, Vanessa, Coleman and Paige. He is survived also by his beloved companion Eva C. Silver and her children Jenifer Madison and Rebecca Zola and their children Maya and Brandon. Memorial service at Westminster Unitarian Church, 119 Kenyon Ave., East Greenwich, Monday, October 16 at 4:00 PM followed immediately by a Celebration of His Life at the East Greenwich Yacht Club, 10 Water St., where family and friends will be able to offer their condolences to his family. Burial, with full military honors, will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Stroke Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688 or to the Greenwich Bay Sailing Association, 7 Water St., East Greenwich, RI 02818. 

DOHERTY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 4 June 2007] Doherty, Thomas, 77, of Acorn Court, Wakefield, died Sunday. He was the husband of Mary (Ryan) Doherty and they were married 53 years. Born in Boston, MA, he was son of the late James and Ellen (Murray) Doherty. Mr. Doherty was a Postal Clerk for the United States Postal Service in the Boston area for 36 years and after retiring he moved to Rhode Island. He served with the Marines during the Korean Conflict and he was a member of the D.A.V. Besides his wife he leaves two brothers, James Doherty of Charlestown and Edward Doherty of Norwood, MA and he was the beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William Doherty. The funeral will be 9 AM Wednesday from the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High Street. Burial with military honors will follow in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours are Tuesday 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 or South County Hospital, 100 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879. 

DOHERTY [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Saturday 29 Sept 2007] Attleboro - William Joseph "Wild Bill" Doherty, 76, of North Avenue, died on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 at his residence surrounded by the love of his devoted and dedicated family. He was the adored husband of Nancy E. (O'Boyle) Fontaine Doherty, whom he affectionately called his "Fancy Nancy." Mr. and Mrs. Doherty were married on Nov. 26, 1983. Born in North Attleboro on Dec. 26, 1930, he was a belated Christmas gift and the only child of the late William Joseph and Blanche Marion (Nichols) Doherty. He was the beloved maternal grandson of the late Minnie Nichols. He was raised in Attleboro and later resided in Norton for 12 years, and in Foxboro for 15 years prior to returning to his native city of Attleboro in 1979. He attended Attleboro schools and often spoke fondly of his time spent at Bliss School and the late principal, Mr. Studley. As a teenager, Mr. Doherty did not tell the truth about his age and served as a member of the State Guard of Massachusetts, and achieved the rank of private with the 28th Infantry from his enlistment on July 15, 1946 until his honorable discharge on Jan. 31, 1947. As a mechanic, Mr. Doherty was employed at numerous companies in the greater Attleboro area and in later years was employed as an oil truck delivery man prior to his retirement several years ago. He had a lifelong love for trains, and years ago at the suggestion of his wife, Nancy, he decided to build a wooden train of his own. It is not a particularly big train, nor is it a replica. The miniature wooden freight train he designed and built sits in the front yard of his North Avenue home. It has become the object of curiosity by many passersby for the past 14 years. It took Mr. Doherty, who had built two homes himself previously, about a month to build the train. Constructed of native pine and discarded lawnmower wheels, it has four cars including a flat car, caboose and tender car filled with real logs to fuel the steam engine. His greatest satisfaction came when he was able to enjoy watching people, especially those with children, stop and look at his creation. In addition to trains, he had a love for motorcycles, in particular, a 1953 Indian that he purchased and completely restored. His family recalls with fondness a man who "could fix absolutely anything." He loved the sounds of country music and was a longtime fan of Johnny Cash. In addition to his wife of 23 years, he leaves two children: Janet Spencer and her husband Mark Spencer of Plainville, and Shanna Doherty of Woonsocket, R.I.; a very special grandson, Christopher William Doherty of North Attleboro; five stepchildren: Douglas Fontaine of Attleboro; Hope Walsh and her husband J. Douglas Walsh of Seekonk, Michelle Frietas and her husband Gary Frietas of Attleboro, Brian Fontaine of Attleboro and Lynne Fontaine of Attleboro; his mother-in-law, Bertha A. (Kelly) O'Boyle of Attleboro; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, William and Marianne (Rahe) O'Boyle of West Yarmouth; nine additional grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Doreen Doherty, who died in 1994. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave. (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ľ mile on left), Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral service on Monday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Garvin C. Warden, pastor of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Attleboro, officiating. Burial will follow in North Purchase Cemetery, Attleboro. In lieu of flowers and if desired, memorial donations in Mr. Doherty's name and honor may be made to the Community VNA Hospice Care, 10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA 02703.

DOHERTY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 23 Nov 2007] Doherty, James A., 90, of Elderberry Lane, Wakefield, died Sunday, November 18, 2007, at South County Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James J. and Catherine (Heavey) Doherty. He was a resident of East Greenwich before moving to Wakefield in 1991. A graduate of LaSalle Academy, Jim served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in North Africa in World War II. Jim worked for 47 years for United Electric Railways, and its successor companies, the United Transit Company, and Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. He was the last streetcar operator to retire from RIPTA, where he finished his career as Director of Personnel. Jim was a past Executive Board Member of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 618, and an officer of the UTC and Rhode Island Credit Unions. He was also President of the RIPTA Retirees Association for many years. In his twenty years of happy retirement, Jim was a proud and supportive grandfather, a skilled woodworker, and a master gardener. Jim was also devoted to his cats, Amy and Oreo, who brought joy and fun to his later years. Jim's family was always the focus of his life. He was the father of Erin D. Erni of Wakefield and James A. Doherty, Jr. of London, England. He is survived by two grandsons, Matthew S. Erni of Seattle, Washington, and James H. Erni of Boston, Mass. Jim was the brother of Nancy Trottier of Warwick, and the late Alice Corbett, Raymond Doherty, and Helen Fay. He is also survived by his cousin, Maryanne Breed of Cranston, his former wife Connie, and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 10 am in Christ the King Church, Old North Road, Kingston. Visiting hours Sunday, November 25th from 2-5 pm in the James J. Gallogly & Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad Street, Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to South County Hospital, 70 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879 in his memory would be appreciated. 

DOLAN [Fall River MA, The Daily Globe, Monday evening 17 Feb 1890] Dolan - 16th inst., Mrs. Catherine Dolan, aged 61 years. Residence No. 47 Plain St. Funeral notice tomorrow.

DOLAN [Fall River MA Herald, (Died 3 Dec 1906)] Sarah, wife of Michael Dolan, a well known and highly respected resident of the eastern section of the city died yesterday afternoon at her home, 97 Conanicus street. The end came very suddenly and the news of her death will be a great shock to her large circle of friends. Mrs. Dolan had for a great many years been a constant attendant at the Immaculate Conception church. Deceased is survived by a husband, two sons, Walter J. and John T., and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Sullivan and Mrs. Winifred Mullens, who will have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their affliction. The funeral will take place Monday morning from the residence on Conanicus street and a requiem high mass will be celebrated at the immaculate Conception church at 9 o'clock.

DOLAN [Fall River MA Herald, 26 Feb 1915] Patrick Dolan of 242 Osborn street died very suddenly this morning while at his work at the Algonquin Printing plant this morning. He left for his employment at the usual hour, making no complaint of not feeling well. He had been at his labors but a short time, however, when he was suddenly stricken and passed away before medical help arrived. Medical Examiner Thomas F. Gunning was called and after making an examination, decided that death was due to natural causes. Mr. Dolan was one of the oldest residents of the South end, having made his home here for 45 years. At the Algonquin plant he had been employed for the past 15 years, being a skilled employee and respected by his fellow operatives and employers. A pioneer member of St. Patrick's parish, he had a host of friends who will be sorry to hear of his demise. Mr. Dolan made his home with his son, John E. Dolan, at 242 Osborn street, who survives, also another son, William H. Dolan, a barber, now in Charleston, S.C. A daughter Mary J. Dolan, a granddaughter, Catherine M. Dolan, and one brother, Michael Dolan, also survive and to them the sympathy of friends will be tendered. [Fall River MA Herald] The funeral of Patrick Dolan, who passed away suddenly while at his work at the Algonquin Printing plant Friday, took place this morning from the home of his son, John E. Dolan, 242 Osborn street, and was largely attended. The remains were brought to St. Patrick's church, where Mgr. James E. Cassidy celebrated a high mass of requiem for the repose of his soul and burial followed in St. Patrick's cemetery. The pallbearers were Walter, Edward and John Dolan and Edward Sullivan, all nephews of the deceased.

DOLAN [Fall River MA Herald, (Died 17 Feb 1920, age 70)] Michael Dolan, a highly respected resident of this city for over half a century, died today at his home, 218 Oak Grove avenue, after a short illness. Deceased was one of the oldest members of the Sacred Heart parish, of which he had been a devout communicant since its formation, and of which he was ever a staunch and loyal adherent. His genial nature and his many fine characteristics made and retained for him a wide circle of friends and he enjoyed the esteem of all with whom he came in contact. He is survived by two sons, Walter and John T. Dolan, and two daughters, Mrs. John Sullivan and Mrs. James Mullins. The arrangements for the funeral will be announced later.

DOLAN [Fall River MA Herald, (Died 6 Mar 1948)] The funeral of Edward W. Dolan, of 1277 Bedford Street was held this morning form the Daniel & M.J. Coughlin Funeral Home with a high mass of requiem in Immaculate Conception Church at 9. Rev. Christopher L. Broderick was celebrant. The bearers were Frank J. Mullins, John Lannon, John Sullivan and John Dolan. Interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery where Rev. Charles R. Smith, pastor, recited prayers.

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 10 June 1999] Dr. William D. Dolan Jr., 88, of Arlington, Va., chief of pathology at Arlington Hospital for 50 years, retiring in 1995, died Friday at home. He was the husband of Christine (Shea) Dolan. They were married for 57 years. Born in Westerly, he was a son of the late William D. and Mary (Dunn) Dolan. He joined Arlington Hospital in 1947 and was credited with transforming the community-based laboratory into a department of clinical pathology. He was an assistant medical examiner in Arlington county in the 1950s and pioneered the county's cancer-detection program. He served as president of the Arlington Hospital medical staff and was a member of the hospital's board of trustees and directors. He helped create the American Society of Clinical Pathologist Education Center, Chicago, the first center for year-round continuing education of clinical laboratory personnel, and helped establish a teaching affiliation between Arlington Hospital and Georgetown University Medical School. Dr. Dolan took part in scientific studies and helped establish the American Blood Commission, and served as president in the early 1980s. He held leadership posts in the Council on Scientific Affairs of the American Medical Association, the ACP and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. He was an assistant dean and clinical professor of pathology at Georgetown University and chairman of the board of Marymount College. He was a 1935 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he excelled in sports and was inducted into the URI Hall of Fame in 1983 as a 12-letter man, achieving varsity status for four years each in football, baseball and track. He was a 1942 graduate of Georgetown University Medical School and completed his residency in pathology there. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He landed in France in 1944 and helped build the first hospitals to care for the wounded at Omaha Beach. He served in France, Italy, Austria and Nuremberg, returning in 1947as a major. Besides his wife, he leaves a brother, James A. Dolan of Stuart, Fla.; two sons, William D. Dolan III of Arlington and John P. Dolan of Bethesda, Md.; a daughter, Mary Anne Dolan of Los Angeles; and two grandchildren. The funeral Mass and burial took place in Virginia.

DOLAN (HAGGERTY) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 10 July 1999] Cumberland - Elizabeth A. Dolan, 92, of 2970 Mendon Rd., died Wednesday at home. She was the wife of the late William M. Dolan Sr. and the late Edward L. Scanlon. Born in Boston, a daughter of the late Cornelius and Mary (Burke) Haggerty, she lived in Cumberland for 10 years, previously living in North Smithfield. She leaves a son, Edward L. Scanlon of Chatham, N.J., an executive vice president at NBC and a member of the board of trustees at Providence College; a niece, Mary Deffley of Narragansett; two grandchildren, Paul Scanlon of Boston and Kristin Collins of Bridgewater, N.J.; and three great-grandchildren. She was the aunt of the late William Dolan. The funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Joan Charles Cemetery, Blackstone, Mass.

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 19 Jan 2000] Thomas F. Dolan, 78, of 6137 Spring Knoll Drive, Harrisburg, Pa., died Sunday at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg. He was the husband of Sandra L. Dolan. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas J. and Bertha A. (McEnaney) Dolan. Mr. Dolan was senior vice-president of sales at the former Olewines Food Service Inc. in Harrisburg before retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of Newport American Legion Post 0177, the Harrisburg Maennerchor Club, and the DAV. Besides his wife, he leaves a sister, Dorothea D. Beckett of Lincoln and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held tomorrow at noon in the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg.

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, May 2000] Lincoln - William J. "Cozy" Dolan Jr., 68, of Musket Rd., a retired state worker, died Thursday in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Margaret E. (McMahon) Dolan. Born in Providence, a son of the late William J. and Gertrude Louise (Feeley) Dolan, he settled in Lincoln 30 years ago. Mr. Dolan worked in the fraud unit of the state Department of Human Services before he retired in 1994. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was an avid golfer. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Michaela B. Dolan-Guyette of Lincoln; a son, William J. Dolan III of North Kingstown; a sister, A. Maureen Smith of Tampa, Fla.; three brothers, Thomas S. Dolan of Essex, Conn., Charles F. Ted Dolan of Lincoln and Vincent D. Dolan of Jacksonville, Fla.; and three grandchildren. The funeral with military honors, will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Bellows-Falso Funeral Chapel, 160 River Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. June Church, Front Street. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, June 2000] John R. Dolan Sr., 88, of Dallas, Texas, a former bank executive, died April 21 in Signature Point at the Lake Nursing Home, Dallas. He was the husband of the late Marjorie L. (Peck) Dolan and the late Louise Dolan. Born in Providence, a son of the late John J. and Ellen (Mathews) Dolan, he spent his summers in Jamestown, and had previously lived in Barrington. He retired from Peoples Savings Bank as a vice president. Prior to that, he was employed by the National Cash Register Co. He was a graduate of Brown University and served in the Infantry in World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and was active in the Kiwanis. He leaves one son, J. Robert Dolan Jr. of New Rochelle, N.Y.; two daughters, Joan E. Rawlins and Marjorie L. Dolan, both of Dallas; six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late William Dolan. A Memorial Mass will be offered June 10 at 11 a.m. in St. Mark Church, Jamestown.

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 3 Sep 2000] Fall River - Thomas J. Dolan, 76, of Winter Street, a retired engineer, died Friday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Helen L. (Marum) Dolan. They were married for 51 years. A lifelong Fall River resident, he was a son of the late Edward J. and Catherine (Lovett) Dolan. An engineer, Mr. Dolan worked in the Engineering Division and the Water Department for the City of Fall River for 40 years, retiring in 1995. He was a Marine veteran of World War II. Mr. Dolan was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. He was a member of the Over the hill Gang and was a Boston College football fan for 35 years. He had attended Bryant College and was a 1943 graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, where he had played football. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Thomas J. Dolan Jr. of Bristol and Andrew E. Dolan of Fall River; two daughters, Ann M. Welch of Fall River and Kathleen M. Flynn of Swansea; two brothers, John A. Dolan of Clearwater, Fla. and Edward J. Dolan of Fall River; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 a.m. from Cherry Place Home of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 178 Winter St., with a funeral Mass at 9 in Sacred Heart Church, Linden Street. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

DOLAN (MARTIN) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 14 Oct 2000] Warren - Edith M. Dolan, 75, of Touisset Road, a retired dietitian, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket. She was the wife of the late John Dolan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Frank and Edith (Gibbons) Martin, she had lived in Pawtucket before moving to Warren 40 years ago. Mrs. Dolan was a dietitian at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island for 22 years, retiring in 1986. A graduate of Regis College, she was a member of the Regis College Alumni Association. She leaves a son, John F. Dolan of Warren; three daughters, Anne Simmons of Warren, Patricia Brady of Attleboro and Mary Lingle of Williamsburg, Va.; and three grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Edith Hall and sister of the late Frank A. Martin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Bay Church, Main Street. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.

DOLAN [East Bay Newspapers OnLine, Thursday 26 Sep 2002] Paul P. Dolan Sr., 67, of Providence, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of the late John and Mary (O'Connor) Dolan, he had lived in Barrington most of his life before moving to Providence. Mr. Dolan was a psychologist for the State of Rhode Island for several years before retiring, and had previously been a salesman. He leaves a son, Paul P. Dolan Jr. of Barrington; a daughter, Lieschen A. Dolan of San Diego, Calif.; a brother, John J. Dolan Jr. of Smithfield; and a sister, Claire Risco of Portsmouth. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 24, from the Smith-Mason Funeral Home in Riverside, with a Mass of Christian burial in St. Luke's Church, Washington Road. Burial followed in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Providence.

DOLAN [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 3 Feb 2003] In Fall River Feb. 1, 2003, Frederick R. "Cozy" Dolan. Husband of the late Marion (Broadhurst) Dolan. Son of the late Thomas F. Dolan and the late Fannie (Harrington) Dolan. Father of Mrs. Donald H. (Marilyn) Ralph. Brother of the late Edward E., Francis C. Happy, Thomas Dolan and Mae Martin. Residence Fall River. His funeral will be held at 9 a.m. from the Jeffrey E. Sullivan Funeral Home, 550 Locust St., Fall River followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral on Spring St. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Tues. 4-8 p.m. www. waring-sullivan.com. [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 4 Feb 2003] Fall River - Frederick R. "Cozy" Dolan, 98, of 495 New Boston Rd., assistant sports editor at the Fall River Herald before he retired, died Saturday at the Kimwell Rehabilitative Nursing Center. He was the husband of the late Marion (Broadhurst) Dolan. A lifelong Fall River resident, he was a son of the late Fannie (Harrington) Dolan. He had attended BMC Durfee High School and the former Herricks Institute. Mr. Dolan had worked for the Herald from 1926 until he retired in 1971. He began his career with the newspaper as a general assignment reporter, and for many years, he covered Durfee High School sports. He later worked as an assistant sports editor for 20 years before retiring. In 1995, at the age of 91, he became the oldest candidate ever inducted into the Durfee High School Hall of Fame. Active in the community, he was a former director and community-relations secretary for the United Fund, and had served for three years as a member of the board of directors of the Fall River Council on Aging. Mr. Dolan also had been assistant editor and columnist for the council's newsletter, Footprints, for which he had last written in November. He had served as director and campership chairman of the Thomas Chew Memorial Boys Club, where he had been active in the preconstruction fundraising campaign. Mr. Dolan also had helped to organize the city's amateur and Little League baseball leagues, the Durfee Boosters Club and the St. Anne's junior baseball and scholarship softball leagues. He also had served as manager of the Young Robins baseball team, from 1924 to 1926. During World War II, he had served as the city's deputy chief air-raid warden, and as editor of the Civilian Defense Bulletin. Mr. Dolan was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Parish, and had served as parish communications director, parish historian, usher, lector, and lay minister of the Eucharist at the former SS. Peter & Paul Church. He was also a parishioner of St. Mary's Cathedral, where he had served as a member of the parish council, a lector and a Eucharistic minister. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, directing their annual Toys for Tots drive and serving as recorder and assistant editor of the K of C monthly publication, the Compass. Mr. Dolan had been awarded the Marian Medal by Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, then the leader of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River, for his work in the church. He leaves a daughter, Marilyn Ralph of Fall River; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. He was the brother of the late Edward E., Francis C. and Thomas Dolan and Mae Martin. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from the Jeffrey E. Sullivan Funeral Home, 550 Locust St., with a funeral Mass at 10 in St. Mary's Cathedral, Spring Street. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

DOLAN (SULLIVAN) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 1 May 2003] Fairhaven -- Kathleen T. (Sullivan) Dolan, 81, of Fairhaven died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at home. She was the former wife of the late Mark F. Dolan. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Sullivan) Sullivan, she lived in Fairhaven all her life.  Ms. Dolan was educated in Fairhaven and worked her way through college by working at restaurants. She graduated from Bridgewater State College with a teaching degree and taught physical education for 27 years in New Bedford. She was the first female lifeguard at Municipal Beach in New Bedford and was a Red Cross swimming instructor at the YWCA. During summer vacations, she worked at Camp Sea Space in Fairhaven and Our Lady of the Lake in Freetown. She also drove a newspaper delivery truck for The Standard-Times. She was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Mattapoisett. Ms. Dolan enjoyed swimming at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, riding her moped, line dancing, traveling with her grandson, and the company of her dog, Bailey Bear Dolan. Survivors include three daughters, Sheila C. Dolan of Fairhaven, Kathleen M. Dolan-Hemingway and her husband, Edward, of Cumberland, R.I., and Gayla M. Dolan of Alexandria, Va.; a grandson, James C. Dolan, and his companion, Kim Almeida, of Dartmouth; a sister-in-law, Martha Sullivan of Dartmouth; a cousin, Rita McGlynn of Marion; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Mary Frates, John Sullivan, Lawrence Sullivan, Marc Sullivan, Patrick Sullivan, Ernest Sullivan, Thomas Sullivan and Daniel Sullivan. She was the aunt of the late T. Patrick Sullivan. Her memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church, 22 Barstow St., Mattapoisett. Arrangements are by the Austin-Carney Funeral Home, 549 County St., New Bedford.

DOLAN (KETTLETY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 25 June 2003] Lincoln - Virginia D. (Kettlety) Dolan, 82, of Angell Road, a retired cook supervisor, died Monday at home. She was the wife of the late Francis Dolan. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late James L. and Georgia (Doeg) Kettlety, she had lived in Lincoln for the past 50 years. Mrs. Dolan had been a cook supervisor for the lunch program at North Smithfield High School for many years, until retiring in 1983. She was a member of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Mrs. Dolan was a member of Christ Church, in Lincoln, She leaves three sons, Donh Wasilewski of Carolina village, Paul Wasilewski of Mulvane, Kan., and James Wasilewski of Harrisville, N.H.; two granddaughters; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late James L. Kettlety Jr. The funeral service and burial will be private.

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 11 Mar 2004] Exeter - Theodore G. Dolan, 80, of Gardiner Road, a retired textile worker, and a an Army veteran of three wars, died yesterday at home. He was the husband of the late Jenny Bell (Crum) Dolan. Born in Claremont, N.H., a son of the late Bernard and Marie (Plouff) Dolan, he had lived in Exeter for 32 years. Mr. Dolan had been employed as a textile worker at Kenyon Piece & Dye, South Kingstown, for several years before retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, serving for 20 years until 1966 and attaining the rank of staff sergeant. During World War II, he was held as a prisoner of war in Germany for 14 months before escaping in April 1945. Mr. Dolan also served as a member of the Antarctic Research Program at the Byrd Station, in Antarctica, for 22 months while with the Army. He leaves a brother, Joseph Dolan in New Hampshire; two stepsons, Lonnie Barnes and Earl Barnes, both in Virginia; and his friend and caretaker, George D. Berthelette of West Greenwich. He was the brother of the late Bernard Dolan, Robert Dolan and Ruth Dolan Oliviera, and stepfather of the late Bennie Ray Barnes. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., Warwick, with a committal service at 11 in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery Chapel, Exeter. Burial with military honors will follow.

DOLAN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Providence RI Journal, Saturday 27 Mar 2004] Fall River -- Edmund B. "Whisper" Dolan, 60, of Windfall Drive, Swansea, died Thursday, March 25, 2004, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Judith A. (Prendergast) Dolan; they were married in 1968.  Born in Fall River, the son of the late Edmund J. and Christine Joan (McDougall) Dolan, he was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from BMC Durfee High School. Mr. Dolan served with the Massachusetts Army National Guard as a specialist in Fourth Company D 109th Signal Battalion for six years. He was employed at Texas Instruments in Attleboro for many years as a pipe fitter-welder before retiring in 2001. e was a member of the Somerset Sportsman Club and the East Warren Rod and Gun Club. Survivors include his widow; two sons, James P. Dolan of New Bedford and Michael J. Dolan of East Providence, R.I.; two sisters, Mary Wilding and Patricia Dolan-Sousa, both of Fall River; a granddaughter, Marina Grace Dolan; and a niece, Christine Mary Sousa. He was the brother of the late Kathleen J. Dolan. His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardner's Neck Road, Swansea. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.  

DOLAN (DOLAN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 21 Oct 2004] Warwick - Rose A. Dolan, 88, of Alden Avenue, a retired seamstress, died yesterday at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Dolan Sr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Frederick L. and Corinne (Thayer) Dolan, she had been a resident of Warwick for 66 years. Mrs. Dolan had been a self-employed seamstress for many years before retiring. She was a communicant of St. Kevin Church. She leaves a daughter, Rosemary Carpenter of North Charleston, S.C.; two brothers, Frederick L. Dolan Jr. of Pocasset, Mass., and Leo Dolan of Ocala, Fla.; and three sisters, Clara Mattoon of Ocala, and Mary C. Metro and Ann Tetreault, both of Cranston. She was the mother of the late Joseph M. Dolan Jr. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 2 Dec 2004] Pawtucket - Vincent E. Dolan Jr., 53, of Main Street, a driveway sealer, died Sunday at home. Born in Providence, he was a son of Mary E. (Nolan) Senecal of Pawtucket and the late Vincent E. Dolan Sr. Mr. Dolan had been employed at Eastern Sealcoat for several years. Besides his mother, he leaves a brother, Joseph Dolan of North Smithfield. The funeral service will be private. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery. [Providence RI Journal, Friday 3 Dec 2004] Corrections/Clarifications - Vincent E. Dolan Jr., 53, of Main Street, Pawtucket, who died Sunday at home, was a son of Mary E. (Nolan) Dolan-Senecal of Pawtucket and the late Vincent E. Dolan. An Eastern Sealcoat employee, Mr. Dolan also had worked at Northeast Import Inc. of Pawtucket for many years.

DOLAN (HURLEY) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, July 2005; Providence RI Journal, Sunday 31 July 2005] Providence - Louise Hurley Dolan, of Newport, RI, died July23, 2005, at Miriam Hospital, Providence.  Wife of the late Leo F. Dolan. Daughter of Michael J. Hurley and Louise (Byer) Hurley. Born in Pawtucket, RI. Mother of Anne Gorman of Newport, Elizabeth Whitehead of Tiverton, Mary Spitzman of Middletown and the late Michael W. Dolan; 6 grandchildren. She graduated from Rhode Island College of Education in 1943. Louise taught in Pawtucket schools. Burial will be private.

DOLAN [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Sunday 4 June 2006] Mansfield -- Bernard J. “Bernie” Dolan, 59, of Mansfield died on Friday, June 2, 2006 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Helene C. (Hurley) Dolan, to whom he was wed to on Sept. 19, 1970. Born in Brockton on Nov. 23, 1946, he was a dear son of Stephen and Alice (Stalliday) Dolan. He grew up and was educated in the Randolph public schools. He was a 1964 graduate of Randolph High School. He served his country during the Vietnam era in the U.S. Army. After serving from 1966 to 1968, he was discharged with the rank of staff sergeant. Bernie was a manager at Assist 2 Sell in Bellingham for the past 14 years. He had formerly served as a sergeant on the Truro Police Department from 1975 to 1980. An active resident of Mansfield, he was a member of the Mansfield Board of Selectmen for the past two-and-a-half years and recently was named chairman. He had also served as a member of the Mansfield Planning Board for 10 years and the Mansfield Capital Improvement Committee for eight years. He had been involved with the Mansfield Little League for many years. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Mansfield. Besides the wonderful times spent with his loving family, including vacationing in New Hampshire, he also enjoyed playing golf and reading. Bernie had made his home in Mansfield for the past 20 years. In addition to his beloved wife of 35 years, he is survived by his devoted and loving children Bernard J. “Bernie” Dolan Jr. and his wife Dianna M. Dolan of Mansfield, Massachusetts State Trooper Christopher M. Dolan and his wife Jennifer T. Dolan of Westfield and Kelly A. Cason and her husband U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Raymond K. Cason of Oxnard, Calif.; and his dear sisters, Barbara Hamm of Brockton, Alice Devine and her husband William Devine of Canton, Cookie Devine and her husband Dennis Devine of Middleboro and Donna Bois and her husband Raymond Bois of Whitman. He was the brother of the late Stephen Dolan. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Gretchen Dolan of Canton, as well as his cherished 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother-in-law of the late Patricia Dolan and Edgar Hamm. His funeral with military honors, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Wednesday, June 7, at 9:30 a.m. from the Sherman and Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 330 Pratt St. (Route 106), Mansfield. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, June 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Bernie's family has requested that donations in his memory be sent to My Brother's Keeper, P.O. Box 338, Easton, MA 02356.

DOLAN (CARTER) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 5 July 2006] Dolan, Madelyn T. 'Lynn' (Carter), 78, of Palm Boulevard, Warwick, died on Sunday, July 2, 2006 at Harborside Healthcare Pawtuxet Village in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward M. Dolan, who died on Tuesday. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Robert L. and Beatrice R. (McNally) Carter, she lived in Warwick for 48 years. Mrs. Dolan was employed by Dunn & Bradstreet prior to staying at home to raise her children. She leaves her children, Diane M. Dolan, Beth E. Dolan, Pamela J. Dolan, and Terence E. Dolan, all of Warwick; and two grandchildren. 

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 5 July 2006] Dolan, Edward M., 83, of Palm Boulevard, Warwick, died on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Harborside Healthcare Pawtuxet Village in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Madelyn T. 'Lynn' (Carter) Dolan, who died on Sunday. Born in Providence, a son of the late James and Sarah A. (Drury) Dolan, he lived in Warwick since 1957. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and served on the U.S.S Iowa. Mr. Dolan was employed by NYNEX for 36 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the IBEW and the Telephone Pioneers of America. He leaves his four children, Diane M. Dolan, Beth E. Dolan, Pamela J. Dolan, and Terence E. Dolan, all of Warwick; and two grandchildren. The funeral for Mr. Dolan and his wife will be held Friday, July 7, at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. William Church, Pettaconsett Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. 

DOLAN [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 15 Nov 2006] Dolan - Robert J., age 63 of Fall River November 13, 2006 . Son of the late Thomas J. Dolan and the late Mary (Gilligan) Dolan. Brother of Joseph, David P., Michael Hafey, Patricia Dolan- Morowitz, Elizabeth Yenger, Geralyn Hafey, Linda Simonetti and the late Thomas J. Dolan Jr. and Nina Hafey. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial mass on Friday, November 17, 2006 at 10 AM in St. Mary Cathedral Spring St. Fall River. Burial will be private. Arrangements are in the care of the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, MA.

DOLAN (SHERIDAN) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 25 Dec 2006] Dolan, Helen V., of Bay Spring Village, Bay Spring Avenue, died December 23, 2006 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Dolan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Duffy) Sheridan, she lived in Barrington for 4 years and Royal Palm Beach, FL for 25 years. Mrs. Dolan was employed by the former Shepard Company, Providence. She later became manager at the Peterson's Hosiery Shop, also in Providence. She traveled extensively with her late husband, Jim during his career, residing in Italy, Spain, and Taiwan for several years. Helen and Jim were happily married for 53 years. She is survived by a brother; William A. Sheridan of Pawtucket, two nieces; Claire B. Farrell Talbot of Riverside and Elaine M. Sheridan of East Providence, a grandniece; Lisa A. Talbot of Riverside as well as many other nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was the sister of the late Mary A. Farrell, Catherine T. Moore, Albert, Edwin, Thomas, and Frederick Sheridan. She was the aunt of the late Joan Farrell Kennedy, Nancy Farrell McIntyre, Paula Farrell Flood and Rosemary Sheridan Wood. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 27 from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Name Church, Camp Street, Providence at 10 a.m. Graveside burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Helen's memory to Holy Name Church, 99 Camp Street, Providence, RI 02906 would be deeply appreciated.

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 13 Sept 2007] Dolan, Lieschen A., 32 of Barrington passed away Tuesday surrounded by her family at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence she was the daughter of Gladys (Cruz) Dolan and the late Paul Dolan, Sr. Lieschen was a teacher in Las Vegas, and New York. She was a 1992 graduate of Barrington High School, 1996 graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, and received her masters degree from American Alliance University in San Diego, California. Besides her mother she is survived by one brother Paul Dolan Jr. of Barrington. Her funeral will be held Saturday from the Smith-Mason Funeral Home, 398 Willett Ave., Riverside at 9am with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Lukes Church, Washington Road, Barrington. Calling hours will be held Friday from 4-8pm. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. 

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 13 Oct 2007] Dolan, Francis I., 79, of Phoebe Street in Providence, passed away peacefully at Phillip Hulitar Hospice Center on Tuesday, October 9. He is survived by his long time companion, Natalie F. Lynch. He worked at International Stretch Products of Pawtucket for many years. Francis leaves 4 children: Francis Irving Dolan, Jr. and Mary Dolan of Lincoln, JoAnn Tente of South County, and Timothy Dolan of Johnston. He was the brother of Clifford Dolan and Warren Dolan of Pawtucket, and Edward Dolan of Greenville, in addition to the late Mary L. Burt, the late Charles Dolan and the late John Dolan. He also leaves 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. In addition to his companion, Natalie Lynch, other members of the Lynch family that will sorely miss him are Angelo dos Santos and his wife Evelyn; Richard Lynch and his wife Karen; 2 granddaughters Rebecca Lynch and Kimberly Estrela and her husband Robert; and 1 great grandchild, Lucas Estrela. The funeral is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 11AM to be held at Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, Rte. 116, North Scituate, RI. Immediately following the service, family and friends are invited to gather at Chester's Restaurant, 102 Putnam Pike, Rte. 44, Glocester. Donations may be made in Francis Dolan's name to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 23 Jan 2007] Dolan, Susan C., 91, formerly of Hall Manor, died Sunday at St. Antoine Residence. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Timothy and Mary (Davitt) Dolan, she had lived in Cranston for 12 years prior to moving to North Smithfield. Miss Dolan had graduated from the RI School of Practical Nursing in 1958, and had worked at Women & Infants Hospital until retiring in 1979. She was sister of the late William, Bernard and John Dolan, Margaret Linge, Mary Albee, Dorothy Doherty and Anna Lambert. She leaves several nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Stapleton-Barry-Holdredge Funeral Home, 684 Park Avenue, Cranston. Mass of Christian Burial in St Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston, RI 02905. The family request donations, as an alternative to flowers, be made in her memory to St. Paul Church. Her life will be celebrated with calling hours Tuesday 4-6. 

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 13 March 2008] Dolan, John J., Jr., 80, formerly of Greenville and Glocester, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor P. (Smith) Dolan for 56 years and the son of the late J. Joseph Dolan and Mary (O'Connor) Dolan. John was a registered land surveyor and the owner of Dolan and Dolan Surveyors for over 40 years. He was the former chief estimator for Donatelli Construction and worked for Charles McGuire Engineers and Fenton Keyes and Associates. He was also the Town Engineer for Glocester. A Veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, he served in both the Navy and the Army. While serving with the Army Corps of Engineers, he helped with the mapping of the Cape Cod Canal. He was the devoted father of Steven Dolan of Bristol and Cindy Gibbons of West Warwick; the dear father-in-law of Susan Dolan and the proud grandfather of Seth and Shane Dolan and Meghan Gibbons. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Visiting hours respectfully omitted. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to RI WWII Memorial Commission, 408 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909. 

DOLAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 27 Mar 2008] Dolan, Edward J. Sr., beloved husband for fifty-four years of Barbara (Blanchette) Dolan of Wicklow Road, Westerly, and owner and operator for the last forty-one years of the Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, Westerly, died March 25, 2008 in the Westerly Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Mary G. (Lovett) Dolan. Mr. Dolan was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence, Class of '48', and a graduate with honors of New England Institute of Anatomy and Science in Boston where he also served as President of his class. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He moved to Westerly in 1967 and purchased the former Gaffney-Church & Allen Funeral Home at 58 Spruce St., and in 1973 he constructed a new facility across the street at its present location on 59 Spruce Street. In 1975 he was appointed by the Governor to the 1st of three terms to serve on the RI State Board of Examiners in Embalming. To this day he was the only Westerly resident to ever serve in that capacity. He was a member of the National Funeral Director's Association, The Rhode Island Funeral Director's Association and a member of the International Order of the Golden Rule. He was an avid lifelong New York Yankee fan. In addition to his wife, he leaves on daughter Susan M. Dolan of Sanger, TX and three sons Edward J. Dolan, Jr. of Westerly; Michael S. Dolan of Stonington, CT; and Steven R. Dolan of Westerly. He also leaves three grandchildren Brittany A. Dolan of Westerly, Christopher J. Reale of Washington, D.C. and Nicholas B. Reale of Westerly, as well as two cousins. There are no calling hours. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Saturday at 10a.m. in St. Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty St, Pawcatuck, CT Burial will follow in River Bend Cemetery, 117 Beach St., Westerly, RI. In lieu of flowers, the Dolan family requests that contributions be made to: St. Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck, CT 06379 in his memory. 

DONAHUE [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 11 Nov 1882] Died... In this city, 6th inst., Thomas V., son of Thomas and Catherine Donahue, aged 13 years and 9 months.

DONAHUE [Newport RI Daily News, Tuesday 10 Feb 1914] Donahue - In Providence, 9th inst., Mary Jane, widow of William Donahue.

DONAHUE (MAHONEY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 31 Dec 2003] Attleboro -- Helen Donahue, 96, of the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home, died Monday in Sturdy Memorial Hospital. She was widow of Morgan Donahue. Born in Ardcost, Cahirciveen, County Kerry, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late James and Ellen (Curran) Mahoney. She come to the United States in 1929 and had resided in Providence and Cumberland, R.I. Mrs. Donahue was a communicant of St. Paul Church, Edgewood, for 36 years, and a member of the Irish Ceilidhe Club of Rhode Island. She is survived by a son, Morgan Donahue of Attleboro; a daughter, Eileen LaPlante of North Attleboro; a sister, Nora O'Sullivan of County Kerry; and two grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Mary, Kathleen, John, Patrick, Jerome, and James Mahoney. A funeral service will be held at 8:45 a.m. Friday in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Paul's Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

DONAHUE (CRAFT)  [Providence RI Journal, Monday 5 Jan 2004] Newport - Irene Marie Donahue, 65, of 69 Pope St., a former laundry worker and Sears employee, died Friday at home. She was the wife of Thomas A. Donahue of Newport. Born in Newport, she was a daughter of the late Jason John and Ann Elizabeth (Kain) Craft. Mrs. Donahue was a lifelong resident of Newport. She graduated from St. Mary School, Class of 1951, and St. Catherine School, Class of 1955. She worked for Egan's Laundry and also the Opera House movie theater and Sears. Mrs, Donohue also worked for the Newport Canvassing Board. She leaves two sons, Steven Douglas Carr of Middletown and Andrew Thomas Donahue of Tiverton; a daughter, Laurie Ann Carr of Portsmouth; three stepsons Thomas A. Donahue Jr. of Tulsa, Okla., Timothy Donahue in Texas and Troy Donahue of Newport; a stepdaughter, Christine Marie Donahue of Middletown; two brothers, William P. Craft of Newport and Thomas R. Craft of Middletown; two sisters, Arm P. Glynn of Middletown and Margaret E. O'Neill of Newport; and a granddaughter and three step-grandsons. She was the sister of the late Jason Craft. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 8 a.m. from Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Mary Church, Spring Street. Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park, Middletown.

DONAHUE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 14 Apr 2004] Warwick - Jemima D. Donahue, 82, formerly of Vaughn Avenue, a retired telephone company employee, died Tuesday at West View Nursing Home. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late James E. and Jemima (Dalling) Donahue, she had lived in Warwick since 1955, and was a summer resident of Largo, Fla. Miss Donahue was an operator and secretary at New England Telephone & Telegraph for 35 years before retiring, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was a graduate of Central High School. She was a strong supporter of Franklin D. Roosevelt, and enjoyed painting and golfing. Miss Donahue leaves several cousins. The funeral will be held Friday at noon from Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., with a service at 1 p.m. in Warwick Central Baptist Church, 3270 Post Rd. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

DONAHUE [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 23 Sep 2004] North Providence - Susanna F. Donahue, 99, of Smithfield Road, a retired school teacher, died Tuesday at Golden Crest Nursing Home, North Providence. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Cornelius and Susanna (Murphy) Donahue, she had lived in Bristol, Conn., until retiring to Woonsocket. She most recently lived in North Providence for four months. Ms. Donahue was a summa cum laude graduate of Pembroke College, now Brown University, in 1927. She taught French and Latin at Bristol (Conn.) High School for 45 years, before retiring in 1972. In retirement, she was an active communicant of St. Charles Church, Woonsocket. She leaves five nieces, Constance Lee Donnelly of North Providence, Susanna Duffy of Litchfield, N.H., Kathryn Lee Donnelly of Brentwood, Tenn., Constance A. Donnelly of North Providence, and Ellen-Ann Duffy of Manchester, N.H.; and two nephews, James Duffy of Litchfield, N.H., and James Duffy of Boston. She was the sister of the late Cornelius, Catherine, and Margaret Donahue, and Eleanor (Donahue) Donnelly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Charles Church, North Main Street, Woonsocket. Burial will be St. Charles Cemetery, Blackstone, Mass.

DONAHUE (SULLIVAN) [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 4 Dec 2004] Donahue (Sullivan) -- In Taunton of North Dighton, December 2, 2004. Mary W. (Sullivan) Donahue, wife of the late Richard A. Donahue. Residence Rose Terrace, North Dighton. Mother of Edward Donahue of Alexandria, Virginia, sister of Dennis Sullivan of Braintree, the late Charles R. Sullivan Jr. Funeral from the O'keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton on Monday December 6, at 10 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Joseph's Church, North Dighton at 11 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Funeral home visiting hours on Sunday from 2-5 pm. Interment in the family lot Saint Francis Cemetery, Taunton. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes School, 52 First Street, Taunton, MA 02780.  

DONAHUE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 6 Apr 2005] Donahue, Arthur W., Jr, Age 67. Residence 104 Beach Rd., Bristol. He lived in Providence before moving back to Bristol in 1988. Died Tuesday April 5, 2005 at home. Born in Providence, RI. A son of the late Arthur W. and Loretta (Heslin) Donahue. He was a postal worker for the Providence Post Office for many years retiring in 1993. He was a communicant of St. Mary of the Bay Church, Warren. Survivors include two brothers Paul J. Donahue, Bristol, Vincent E. Donahue, Woodbridge, VA. Several nieces and nephews and a great niece. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood St., Bristol Saturday at 9:00 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mary of the Bay Church, Main St., Warren. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. 

DONAHUE [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 21 June 2005] Donahue, Lawrence J., 71, of  Teakwood Dr. , died Saturday at South County Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Goodwin) Donahue. They had been married for 46 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Leo F. and Evelyn M. (Klimasewski) Donahue, he had lived in Coventryfor many years, and had been a summer resident of Charlestown for 13 years. Mr. Donahue had been a firefighter for the Providence Fire Department. He later served in the communications division, where he held several posts including Radio Engineer and Deputy Director of Communications before he became the Director of Communications. He retired in 1990. He was a member and past president of the Fire Communication Officer Association and NFPA. He was a member of the Providence Permanent Fireman's Relief Association. He was elected to the Coventry School Board and retired after serving 2 terms. He was a former member of the Downtown Providence Kiwanis and the Pawtuxet Valley Rotary. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels at the Coventry Senior Center. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Elizabeth A. Thompson and Lori M. Audet both of Coventry; a sister Patricia Donahue-Mariano of Johnston; two brothers Kenneth Klimasewski of Chepachet and Ronald David of Cranston; and four grandsons Joseph L., Justin L., and Michael N. Audet, and Joshua P. Thompson. His funeral will be Thursday at 7:45 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in SS. John & Paul Church, 341 South Main St. Coventry. Burial will be in R.I. Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. 

DONAHUE [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 26 Oct 2005] Attleboro -- James J. Donahue Sr., 77, of County Street, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2005 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro . He was the husband of Irene R. (Lapierre) Donahue. They had been married for 53 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Bernard J. and Catherine M. (McNulty) Donahue. He had resided in Pawtucket before moving to Attleboro in 1985. He served in the United States Army. James was employed by the former Turex Inc. of Burrillville for 18 years until retiring in 1986, and later worked for New England Stained Glass Company, North Attleboro. He was a communicant of St. Stephen's Church. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Patricia A. Eichholz and Eileen M. Keenan, both of Warwick; two sons, James J. Donahue Jr. of North Attleboro and Joseph L. Donahue of Attleboro; a sister, Ann C. Kennedy of East Providence; a brother, Rev. Anthony Donahue, O.F.M. Cap. of Seminole, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Melissa, Kevin, Tracy, Matthew, Timothy, Robert and Ashley; one great-grandson, Kyle; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Friday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. from the William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed at 10 by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Stephen's Church, 683 South Main St., Attleboro. Burial will follow at St. Stephen Cemetery, Attleboro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the William W. Tripp Funeral Home Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m.

DONAHUE (BRADY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 9 Feb 2006] Donahue, Margaret 'Peggy', 76, died Wednesday at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Edward J. Donahue, they were married for 47 years. Born in Taunton, a daughter of the late Francis and Loretta (McCarthy) Brady, she had lived in West Warwick for over 33 years. Peggy worked as an assistant manager for Citizens Bank, in Warwick, for over 35 years, retiring due to illness in 1996. After retirement, she volunteered as a mentor for the West Warwick School Department for over five years. Mrs. Donahue enjoyed traveling, bowling and reading. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Edward J. Donahue, Linda M. Pageau and Margaret Auger; a brother, Francis 'Bill' Brady; a sister, Linda Bento and five grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the Robert Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington Street, (Rte.117), Coventry. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Rita's Church, Warwick. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Calling hours Friday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St, Pawtucket, RI 02860, will be appreciated. 

DONAHUE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 29 Mar 2006] Donahue, Kathleen Ann 'Kathy' Esq., 58, of Wheeler Park Drive, Scituate, MA, died Friday at her home. She was born May 7, 1947 in Yonkers, New York, a daughter of the late James P. and Margaret E. (O'Brien) Donahue. She was a self-employed defense attorney for over 20 years. She has lived in Scituate, MA since 1972 coming from Greenwich, Connecticut, where she graduated in 1965 from the Sacred Heart Academy with honors. During her time at the academy, she was a member of the Drama and Latin Club as well as editor of the school yearbook. She was a winner of the Connecticut Voice of Democracy Radio Campaign and had lead roles in many musicals and drama productions. She graduated from Albertus Magnus College in 1969, as a Political Science major, she was the youth campaign organizer for the late Eugene McCarthy in his Presidential race. She worked with Congressman Al Lowenstein and was an intern for Senator Abraham Ribicoff in Washington, D.C. She graduated from Suffolk Law School in 1979, and clerked with the Honorable Judge Barnes, of Concord New Hampshire. She practiced as a defense attorney specializing in Constitutional Law. She was an accomplished pianist, and loved to knit and garden. She worked tirelessly to raise money for the original Scituate Animal Shelter because animals were her passion. She is survived by her sister Maggi Donahue of Marshfield; a nephew, Michael James Donahue McCarthy of Portland, Oregon; her aunt, Mary (Donahue) Schlemmer of Greenville, RI; and many beloved cousins in RI, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, and Virginia. Her funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer Street, Cohasset, MA (across the street from the church), with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, Summer St., Cohasset, MA. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston, RI. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Arrangements by J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home, 401-331-3900. 

DONAHUE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 10 May 2006] Donahue, Daniel P., 20, son of Curtis A. Donahue of Glocester and Ann Marie (Davis) Donahue of Smithfield, and step son of Deborah L. (Stoeckel) Donahue, an Environmental Science major at the University of Rhode Island, died March 13, 2006. Dan had lived in Glocester his whole life and was a 2003 graduate of Ponagansett High School where he was in the Honors Program, and a member of the nationally ranked Wind Ensemble. He had played soccer and baseball for the Town of Glocester and had also played soccer in high school. He had worked for the maintenance Department at the University of RI and for the past four summers he had worked for DEM at George Washington and Fisherman Memorial Campgrounds. He had many talents. He was a good all around athlete. He had a passion for music and played the guitar, trumpet and drums along with other instruments. He loved nature, had an adventurous spirit and was an avid outdoorsman. He is also survived by his brothers, Ryan J., Neil J. and Tyler C. Donahue of Glocester, his grandparents Robert F. and Catherine 'Claire' (Bourassa) Donahue of Smithfield, the late Margaret E. (Holland) Davis, Peter J. and E. Berenice (Hacket) Davis of Narraganset, and step grandmother Dolores (DeAngelis) Stoeckel of Glocester. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A private Mass of Christian burial was held and burial was in Acote's Hill Cemetery, Chepachet. If desired, donations may be made to Daniel P. Donahue Scholarship Fund, c/o David Shaw, P.O. Box 17171, Smithfield, RI 02917. 

DONAHUE [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 30 May 2006] Donahue, Jay, 46, of Beacon Park Drive, Riverside, died unexpectedly, May 26, 2006 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of Lawrence E. and M. Lorraine (Enos) Donahue of Riverside, he was a lifelong resident of Riverside. Mr. Donahue was a truck driver for TLC of Johnston for the past 6 years. Jay was a member or the Riverside Bishop Hickey Knights of Columbus and an alumni of School One, Providence. He enjoyed fishing, camping, oil painting, and was a lover of the arts. Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Russell J. Donahue and his wife Deborah of Riverside and Mark J. Donahue, also of Riverside; a nephew, Russell John Donahue; and a niece, Kathryn Donahue. He was the brother of the late Stephen Donahue. He was the companion of Cheryl A. Sauchuk of Riverside. His funeral will be held on Friday, June 2, 2006, from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 7:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Traverse Street, Providence at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday 4-8 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Jay's memory to the American Heart Association 275 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903, would be deeply appreciated. 

DONAHUE (McCONNELL) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 13 June 2006] Donahue, Ruth M., 75, of Carousel Dr. Riverside, died peacefully Friday afternoon at the Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Richard D. Donahue. She was born in Barrington, a daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Bell) McConnell. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Cathy Lazzaro of Barrington and Helen Marshall of East Providence; a brother Kenneth McConnell; four grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Raymond and Helen McConnell and her twin sister Sarah Caetano. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 6PM in the Smith-Mason Funeral Home, 398 Willett Ave., Riverside. Burial will be private.

DONAHUE [Providence RI Journal, Friday 28 July 2006] Donahue, Joyce A. 65, of Smith St., passed away July 27th at Miriam Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. Donahue, Sr. and Lucia (Faella) Donahue. Ms. Donahue had worked for Verizon for 30 years, before retiring. Sister of Charles W. Donahue, Jr., George H. Donahue and Helene J. Letizia. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Tom and Joan Jutras. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, 645 Hartford Ave., Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Pontarelli-Marino. 

DONAHUE [Providence RI Journal, Friday 17 Nov 2006] Donahue, Daniel F., 65, of Reservoir Circle, Jamestown died unexpectedly Tuesday at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Dr. William and Anna (Dolan) Donahue; he lived in Cranston most of his life and resided in Jamestown for the past several years. Mr. Donahue was an Elementary School Teacher in the North Providence and Cranston School Systems. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and Niagara University. He was an active member of St. Mark Parish in Jamestown, where he served on the parish council. He was a former member of the Jamestown Library Board. A keen reader and incorrigible talker, Dan was known for his entertaining wit. He volunteered for many years at the Rhode Island Hospital Emergency Room and most recently as an extra-ordinary minister of Communion at Rhode Island Hospital and the Rhode Island State Prison System. Mr. Donahue is survived by a brother-in-law Paul Hutter of Indiana, two nieces, a nephew, several cousins, and many loyal friends. He was the brother of the late Sheila (Donahue) Hutter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, November 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mark Church, 60 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday 2-6 p.m. in The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to St. Mark Church Building Fund, 60 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835 would be appreciated.

DONAHUE [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 10 May 2007] Westborough — Jeffrey A. Donahue, 48, of Westborough, died on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at home. He was the husband of Karen A. (Polak) Donahue. Born in Wareham, he is the son of Harriet (Cannon) Donahue of E. Wareham and the late Francis Donahue. He was educated in Wareham schools and was a graduate of Northeastern University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. Mr. Donahue was currently employed as Senior Vice President of Transmission Development for Brookfield Power. He was previously employed from 1998 to 2006 as President and CEO of TransEnergie U. S., Ltd., and from 1993 to 1997 was President of NEES Global Transmission, Inc. He was a member of IEEE, the Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and was a communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church. Jeff enjoyed scuba diving, snow boarding, surfing, running and taking family vacations. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by his two children, Nathaniel J. Donahue of New York City and Heidi E. Donahue of Westborough; two brothers, Greg Donahue of Wareham and Neil Donahue of Virginia Beach, VA; two sisters, Beth Donahue of Middleboro and Joan Manfredi of Plymouth; his wife's parents, John and Vivian Polak of Fall River; and several nieces and nephews. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 14, at 10:30 A.M. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery. Calling hours at the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough are Sunday, May 13, from 2 to 6 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the UMass Memorial Hospice, 650 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01605 or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 North Main St., Suite 104, Natick, MA 01760.

DONAHUE (O’BRIEN) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 13 June 2007] Pawtucket — Rita M. (O’Brien) Donahue, 87, passed away Tuesday morning, June 12, 2007. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Donahue Jr. Born in Mansfield, she was a daughter of the late Stephen M. and Susan (Chafe) O’Brien. Rita was raised and educated in Attleboro. She had resided in Pawtucket since 1947. She was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the Women’s Army Corps. She leaves six children: Susan McNulty, Patricia, Kenneth, Timothy and Stephen Donahue, all of Pawtucket, and Michael Donahue of Attleboro; one sister, Dorothy Allen of Attleboro; five grandchildren: Heather, Emily, Ryan, Kyle and Koury; three great-grandchildren: Rhys, Lyric and Quincy; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Stephen and Raymond O’Brien. Her funeral with military honors will be held Friday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m. from the William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 38 Park St., Pawtucket. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.

DONAHUE (DONNELLY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 12 March 2008] Donahue, Mary V., 83, of Rumford, died Monday at the Waterview Villa in East Providence. She was the wife of the late James J. Donahue. Born in Providence a daughter of the late James E. and Margaret K. (Kiernan) Donnelly, she was a Rumford resident for 47 years. Mrs. Donahue was a service representative and supervisor for the former New England Telephone Company for 37 years retiring in 1989. She was a graduate of St. Xavier Academy, class of 1942 and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was loyal, generous and kind to family and friends and a person who loved traveling, reading, antiquing and crossword puzzles. She leaves a daughter: Margaret E. Donahue of Rumford, a son: Paul P. Donahue of Little Compton, 2 sisters; Kathryn B. Sauer of Lincoln and Nancy E. Murray of Portsmouth and her grandchildren: Margaret, James and Nicolas. She was the sister of the late James E. and Raymond J. Donnelly. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9am from the Monahan Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Margaret's Church, Pawtucket Ave., Rumford. Calling hours Friday 4-7pm. Donations in her memory may be made to Waterview Villa, 1275 South Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914 or Amos House, 415 Friendship St., Providence, R.I. 02907. 

DONALDSON (MADDEN) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, July 2006] Middletown - Mary (Madden) Donaldson, 58, of 10 Rego Road, Middletown, RI, died Friday, June 30, 2006, at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of David Stewart Donaldson. Born in Providence, RI, on October 20, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Florence (McKenna) Madden. Mrs. Donaldson was a 1971 graduate of Salve Regina College. She was a teachers aide for the past 20 years last working at Kennedy School. Prior to Kennedy school she worked as a teachers aide for the Middletown School Department in the Gifted Program. Mrs. Donaldson dedicated her life to taking care of and nurturing children. She was a member of NEA and served on many boards with the Middletown School Department and also served as secretary for the local teachers assitance union. Mrs. Donaldson was always involved with all of the PTA´S, T-Ball coaching and team mother with the Middletown Little League. She attended St. Georges church where she was a Sunday School teacher. In her spare time Mrs. Donaldson was an avid gardener and reader. Besides her husband of 35 years, she is survived by her children Ryan B. Donaldson of Middletown, RI, Shane P. Donaldson and his wife Kate M. of North Kingstown, RI, Tara M. Donaldson and Megan M. Donaldson both of Middletown, RI; and her brothers Bernard Madden of Sacremento, CA, and Michael Madden of Worcester, MA. She was the sister of the late Neil Madden. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2006, at 10 a.m., in Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham Street, Newport. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Meeting Street School, 667 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914.

DONATO (FURY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 4 Oct 2005] Donato, Elizabeth T., 87, of Chambers St. and formerly of Illinois St., Central Falls died Sunday in the Grandview Nursing Center, Cumberland. She was the wife of the late Edward G. Donato, Sr. Born in Pawtucket she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Waldron) Fury. She had resided in Cumberland for the past three years previously residing in Central Falls for sixty years. She leaves a son, Edward G. Donato Jr. of Bridgeport, CTand a daughter Elena M. Walmsley of Cumberland; one sister, Helen Curry of Central Falls and a brother, Edward Fury of East Providence; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was also the sister of the late Mary Bannon. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 8 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St.Matthew Church, Dexter St., Central Falls. Burial will follow in Mt.Calvary Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Wednesday morning from 8 to 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the RI Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907. 

DONCARLOS (CONDON) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 23 June 2005] Seekonk -- Genevieve A. (Condon) DonCarlos, age 85, of Bourne Avenue, Seekonk, died Tuesday in the Life Care Center of Attleboro. She was the wife of the late Joseph W. DonCarlos. She was born in Central Falls, R.I.on March 23, 1920, a daughter of the late Edward L. and Agnes P. (Duffy) Condon. She had lived in Seekonk for the past 55 years, having previously lived in Pawtucket. Mrs. DonCarlos was a homemaker, and a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Seekonk, and a member of the Women's Guild at the church. She leaves two daughters, Mary Frances and her husband, John Egan, of Carver, Mass., and Patricia Ann and her husband, Stephen Vining, of North Attleboro; a brother, Robert G. Condon of Cumberland, R.I.; and two sisters, Catherine W. Mooney, and Agnes C. Condon, both of Pawtucket; five grandsons, Shawn P. Egan, Scott C. and his wife, K. Dawn Egan, John O. and his wife, Jill Egan, Michael G. Egan, and Christopher C. and his wife, Brandy L. Vining; two great-grandchildren, Gibson Joseph Egan, and Gabriella Lynn Vining; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Rev. Edward L. Condon, MM, and Mary G. Couture. Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Foley Chapel of the Foley-Cook-Hathaway Funeral Homes, 126 South Main St. (Route 152) Attleboro, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Coyle Drive, Seekonk. Burial will follow in the family lot in St. Stephen's Cemetery, in the Village of Dodgeville in Attleboro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours in the Foley Chapel Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.

DONEGAN [Fall River MA Herald News, Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Thursday 14 June 2007] Sr. Doreen Donegan (Sr. Mary Dermott), 74, of Fall River died Tues. June 12, 2007 in Catholic Memorial Home, after a long illness. Born in New York City daughter of the late Dermott and Mary (Dolan) Donegan. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School in NYC. She entered the Holy Union Sisters in Fall River on Aug. 22, 1951 and professed her vows on Aug. 22, 1953 and her final vows on August 22, 1959. She received her B.S. in Education from Catholic Teachers College, Providence. RI and a M.A. in Religious Studies from Providence College. Her early teaching assignments were in Elementary schools in Maryland, New Jersey and Taunton. Sister served as principal of Sacred Heart School, Taunton, Holy Name School, Fall River, and St. Francis de Sales School, NYC. She taught religion at Coyle-Cassidy High School, Taunton. She was assistant Director and then Director of Religious Education for the Fall River Diocese from 1978-1986. During this time Sr. Doreen was active in the New England Conference of Diocesan Directors of Religious Education, serving as Executive Secretary and a member of the planning committee for several of the annual New England Congresses. She was a member of the Holy Union Sisters Provincial Council for six years. In 1986 she became director of religious education for Corpus Christi Parish, East Sandwich, a position she held for fifteen years. In 2001, Sr. Doreen became a pastoral minister to the sick of Corpus Christi Parish. Illness forced her retirement in 2004, when she moved to Fall River. She resided at Catholic Memorial Home from Nov. 2005 until her death. Surviving in addition to her Holy Union Sisters; Two Brothers: John Donegan of NY, Dermott Donegan of NY Several nieces and nephews Sister of the late Mary Vesia Visiting hours Friday from 5-8PM in the Holy Union Convent 570 Rock St. Fall River, the Vigil Prayer will be at 7:00PM. Bishop George Coleman will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 16 at 10:00AM in St. Mary’s Cathedral Spring St. Fall River. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Union Sisters PO Box 410, Milton, MA. 02186. Arrangements are in the care of the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute.

DONELAN (HANLEY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 12 Jan 2005] Donelan, Ann (Hanley), 72, died on Monday in St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, MA. She was the wife of Charles Donelan of Newton, MA and Little Compton, RI. Born in Pawtucket, RI on August 5, 1932, she was the daughter of Mary and James Hanley of Providence. Beloved sister of Margaret Van Orden of Little Compton, and Henry Hanley of Alexandria, LA. and the late James Hanley. Mother of Charles Donelan and James Donelan of Santa Barbara, CA, and Ann Goulart of Marston Mills, MA and Mark Donelan of Roslindale, MA. Grandmother to Kaitlin and Sara Goulart and to James E. and Emily Donelan. Ann Donelan grew up in Providence, where she attended Hope High School and swam competitively. She graduated from Manhattanville College in 1954 and taught first grade until becoming a mother in 1960. Ann Donelan leaves a legacy of lasting friendships and good works. She was a dedicated volunteer and docent at the Worcester Museum of Art and at the Davis Museum of Wellesley College. Self-effacing, compassionate, and loyal, Ann is best remembered for her unstinting efforts on behalf of others,her friends, the sick, and those less fortunate. Her habitual acts of kindness and love made her the living core of a large network of people, all of whom will be deeply affected by her loss. Visiting hours are from 4 to 7 on Thursday, January 13 at the Fern Acres Funeral Home on Willow Avenue in Little Compton. The funeral will be on Friday, January 14 at 9 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Little Compton, RI. Donations, in lieu of flowers, should be made to the donor's charity of choice.

DONELAN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Monday 2 June 2008] Middleboro — Brian "Anthony Brian Christopher Donelan" Donelan, of Middleboro, died May 31, 2008 at home. He was the son of the late George M. and Helen B. (Kupstis) Donelan; Loving husband of Susan (Tyrrell) Donelan; Beloved brother of Elizabeth Kelty McGrath of Walpole, Meg Donelan of Norwood, and the late Kevin and Matt Donelan; Also survived by two nieces: Heidi and Mariah and nephew Corey. He was the beloved master of Jazz and the late Max. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday evening, June 4, at 8 pm in the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Route 1A), Norwood. A visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 pm in the funeral home prior to the service. All are welcome.

DONELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 25 May 2004] South Kingstown - Chester A. Donelly, 78, of Hunt Avenue, Wakefield, a retired civil servant, died Saturday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Grace M. (Stedford) Donelly; they had been married for 57 years. Born in South Kingstown, a son of the late Chester and Idella M. (Allen) Donelly, he was a lifelong resident of Wakefield village. Mr. Donelly had been a civilian worker at Quonset Point, in North Kingstown, for 27 years before retiring as an air-conditioner electrical examiner. He also had worked for the former Wakefield Branch Co., now Arnold Lumber. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served on the Hoel and John L. Williamson, whose crew, like those of other destroyers, were known as "tin-can sailors." Mr. Donelly enjoyed reading and traveling. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Linda Iredale and Carol Capalbo, both of Wakefield; a brother, Charles Donelly of Alvin, Texas; a sister, Margaret Pearce of Leesburg, Fla.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A committal service will be conducted on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery Chapel, South County Trail (Route 2), Exeter.

DONLAN (O'BRIEN) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 9 Sep 2003] New Bedford -- Margaret Mary (O'Brien) Donlan, 95, of New Bedford died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at the New Bedford Healthcare Center after a long illness. She was the widow of William P. Donlan Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Henrietta (Wallace) O'Brien, she lived her married life in New York prior to returning to live the rest of her life in New Bedford. She attended St. Mary and St. James churches. Mrs. Donlan was a school teacher for the city of New Bedford School Department at the Congdon and Ashley schools until her retirement. She was a graduate of Holy Family High School and Fitchburg State Teachers College. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, the Retired State Teachers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons. In her leisure time, she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and knitting. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret-Mary B. Cabral of North Dartmouth and Anne-Marie Donlan of Acushnet; two grandchildren, Jennifer Cabral and Toby Cabral, both of North Dartmouth; two brothers, Everett O'Brien and Joseph O'Brien, both of New Bedford; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Leonard O'Brien, Harold O'Brien, Francis O'Brien and Kathleen Mitchell. Her funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow in St. James Church with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd. 

DONLON [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 25 June 2003] Providence - Helen Marie Donlon, 90, of Steere House, a retired quality-control inspector, died Friday at home. A daughter of the late Michael F. and Annie (Hill) Donlon, she was a lifelong resident of Providence. Miss Donlon had been a quality-control inspector in Providence for the former U.S. Rubber Co., now Uniroyal Co., until retiring. She leaves no known immediate survivors. The funeral was private.

DONLON [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 20 Mar 2004] Woonsocket - John V. Donlon Sr., 80, of Residential Lane, Blackstone, Mass., formerly of Woonsocket, a serviceman at the Valley Gas Co. before he retired, died Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Dorothea (Kiley) Donlon. Born in Blackstone, a son of the late John J. and Francis (Dwyer) Donlon, he had lived in Blackstone for 40 years, and in Woonsocket for 40 years. Mr. Donlon had been a serviceman at Valley Gas for 33 years before he retired in 1982. He attended Brown University and Wentworth Institute. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific, and was a member of Fairmount American Legion Post 85, Woonsocket. He was a former baseball coach for the Fair North Little League, and a former basketball coach for the Bob Cousy League, both in Woonsocket. He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed shellfishing. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, John V. Donlon Jr. and James L. Donlon, both of Blackstone; a daughter, Elizabeth E. Desilets of Mapleville; two sisters, Frances Healey of Woonsocket and Letitia Boris of Lady Lake, Fla.; and eight grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Paul Church, Blackstone. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Blackstone.

DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 9 Sep 2003] Portsmouth - Henry Archibald Donnell, 96, of 17 Hampton Rd., Exeter, N.H., and formerly of Portsmouth, a former manager and a retired Navy Reserve lieutenant commander, died last Tuesday at home. He was the husband of the late Jane (Trinkaus) Donnell. Born in the Pascoag section of Burrillville on Oct. 9, 1906, a son of the late Richard and Matilda (Dunn) Donnell, he had moved from Ridgewood, N.J., to Portsmouth in 1964, and from Portsmouth to New Hampshire in 1997. Mr. Donnell had worked for New Jersey Bell Telephone for 37 years before retiring as a manager. A Navy veteran of World War II, serving as the commander of the gun crew aboard a Liberty ship, he took part in the invasion of the Philippines and other campaigns in the Pacific. After the war, he remained in the Navy Reserve, until eventually retiring with the rank of lieutenant commander. He leaves a son, John R. Donnell, of Exeter, N.H.; three grandchildren, Deborah Donnell of Barrington, Ted Donnell of Burlington, Vt., and Eric Donnell of Exeter, N.H.; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

DONNELLY (DONOVAN) [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday 10 Feb 1933] Mrs. Ellen (Donovan) Donnelly, widow of Patrick Donnelly, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs. Frank Furze, 243 Weetamoe street. She had been in ill health for the past six months. Mrs. Donnelly was born in Ireland. She was for a number of years a resident of Franklin, coming to this city 10 years ago, and had many friends in both communities. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's parish and a member of the Rosary society of that parish. Surviving her are three nieces, Mrs. Frank Furze of this city, Mrs. Charles Harrington of Boston and Miss Lillian C. Hennessy of New York, and one nephew, William C. Hennessey of Hyannis. Her funeral will be held from the home of her niece, Mrs. Furze, Saturday morning, followed by a high mass of requiem in St. Joseph's church at 9. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Franklin.

DONNELLY (BUTLER) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 26 Feb 2003] Helene Donnelly, 72, of Garrison Road, Salem, N.H., formerly of Providence, a retired AT&T employee, died Saturday at Salem Haven Nursing Home, Salem. She was the wife of Edward D. Donnelly. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Anthony E. and Alice R. (Hughes) Butler, she had lived in Providence for 30 years before moving to Danvers, Mass. She had been a resident of Salem for the last 28 years. Prior to that she had lived in Pleasanton, Calif. Mrs. Donnelly had been a telephone operator/supervisor for AT&T for more than 25 years before retiring in 1994. She had taught religious education for more than 30 years at St. Mary's Church in Danvers, St. Augustine Church in Pleasanton and Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Knights or Columbus in Salem and a former Girl Scout Leader in Danvers. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Edward W. Donnelly of Manchester, N.H.; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Schwotzer of Manchester and Rosemary Tuite of Brockton, Mass.; two sisters, Susann Bessette of Seekonk and Maureen Tessier of Smithfield; a brother, Joseph Butler of Coventry; and two granddaughters. The funeral was private.

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 8 March 2003] Philip L. Donnelly, 59, of Taunton, Mass., formerly of Warwick, a truck driver and musician, died Thursday at Life Care of Attleboro. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Costa) Donnelly, and the late Elizabeth (Moore) Hodgkinson-Donnelly. Born in Taunton, a son of Maria (Boivin) Donnelly of Taunton, and the late Thomas Donnelly, he had lived in the city for many years before moving to Warwick 21 years ago, and returning to Taunton 4 years ago. Mr. Donnelly had worked for Hallsmith-Sysco, Norton, Mass., for 32 years in customer service, shipping and, most recently, as a truck driver. Before that, he was employed by Rennie Manufacturing, Taunton. A well-known musician, he played with Everett and the Screamers, Shirl and the Domminos, and the Bill Winders Band. He was a member of the Taunton Lodge of Elks, the PACC and the Italian Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and his dog. Besides his mother, he leaves three brothers, Thomas, Joseph and Louis Donnelly, all of Taunton; five sisters, Marcia Cramer of Rialto, Calif., Cecile Hersh of The Villages, Fla., Anne-Louise MacLean of Brockton, Mass., and Rita Camara and Lorraine Lopes, both of Taunton; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Jacques Church, Taunton.

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 25 March 2003] GLOCESTER -- David F. Donnelly Jr., a former Providence Journal executive, bulldog investigative reporter and, in retirement, entrepeneurial publisher and businessman, died Saturday at home after a lengthy illness. He was 61. He was the husband of Constance (Lee) Donnelly. They and their family lived on Anan Wade Road, in a house Mr. Donnelly had built himself. Mr. Donnelly served in several capacities during his 30-year career at the Journal, but is perhaps best remembered as an investigative reporter probing the then-powerful Mafia in Providence. He was one of the few reporters to ever interview Raymond L.S. Patriarca, then the reputed head of the New England Mafia. He is also remembered for a dustup that he and a fellow reporter had with Raymond Badway, another reputed mobster, during their quest for an interview on Federal Hill. The incident prompted newsroom wags to post a still movie picture of knights in battle, with the notation, "You can't tell the Goodways from the Badways without a program." It hung beside Mr. Donnelly's desk in the newsroom for years. Mr. Donnelly became a Journal state-staff reporter in 1965, after serving in the Army and receiving a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. He moved quickly to the newspaper's Providence office, becoming a copy editor, an Evening Bulletin staff reporter, and the creator of the "Ask Us" column, and later serving as assistant city editor, then city editor of The Evening Bulletin. Later, he worked on the executive level, for Charles P. O'Donnell, the newspaper's senior vice president for administration, dealing with acquisitions and strategic planning. After transferring to the Journal's broadcast division, he was responsible for launching JTV, one of the nation's first computer-illustrated news services on cable television, and he briefly ran the company's New England paging division. Later, he was involved in newspaper acquisitions; various real-estate projects; and activities that included a Providence Journal publishing effort in the former Soviet Union, launched after the collapse of communism. With his wife, Mr. Donnelly had founded Cranston Mini-Golf, in Edgewood, which they had operated from 1991 to 1997. This seasonal business ultimately consisted of a miniature golf course, automated batting cages and an ice-cream store. In 1996, he took early retirement from the Journal, and purchased Treasure Chest, a 50,000-circulation newspaper serving the antiques industry. He then moved the paper's headquarters from Manhattan, N.Y., to Rhode Island, and operated the business for six years, until he sold it because of illness. Active in civic affairs, Mr. Donnelly was a founder and two-term president, in the 1980s, of the Downtown Providence Improvement Association, a nonprofit group that hired workers to clean and beautify the city sidewalks and malls. A graduate of Providence College, he received an Army ROTC commission there, and remained active in the Army Reserve for 29 years, until retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Most recently, he had been attached to the 443rd Civil Affairs Company and the 76th Division Maneuver Training Command, in Cranston. In addition to Providence College and Columbia University, he also had studied at the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration, and at the U.S. Army Command & General Staff College, in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He was born in Providence, a son of the late David F. and Eleanor A. (Donahue) Donnelly. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kathryn L. Donnelly of North Scituate and Constance A. Donnelly, of Providence; and a a sister, Susanna Duffy of Litchfield, N.H. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Joseph Church, Hope Street, Providence. Burial, with military honors, will be in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.

DONNELLY [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Friday 20 June 2003] Foxboro -- Joseph F. Donnelly, 85, of Main Street, a retired chemist, died Wednesday in Caritas Norwood Hospital, Norwood. He was the husband of Ruth (Martin) Donnelly, to whom he had been married 60 years. Born in Providence on May 18, 1918, he was a graduate of LaSalle Academy in Providence, and a 1939 graduate of Providence College. Mr. Donnelly had worked for the Atomic Energy Commission, in Oak Ridge, Tenn., for many years. He had also worked at the Moxie Company and the Cliquot Club Bottling Company in Millis, later becoming a substitute teacher in Foxboro schools. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6063, and had been active years ago with the Foxboro Little League. He was an avid gardener, and in his retirement enjoyed rototilling gardens in Norfolk County. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, J. Patrick Donnelly of Norton, Michael Donnelly in Kentucky and Thomas Donnelly of Norwood; a daughter, Anne Marie Reilly of Foxboro; a sister, Anna Bailey of West Warwick, R.I.; a brother, Francis Donnelly; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Church. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery.

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 16 July 2003] Newport - Thomas W. "Fox" Donnelly, 67, of 8 Stockholm St., a retired supervisor, died Monday at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Joanne (Dias) Donnelly. Born in Newport, he was a son of the late Humphrey J. and Edna (Winters) Donnelly. He was a 1954 graduate of the former De LaSalle Academy. Mr. Donnelly had worked at Raytheon for 35 years before retiring as a supervisor in 1995. His youthful days as a caddy at the Newport Country Club were recalled by the comemmorative bench on Harrison Avenue. He was a past president of the Ancient Order of Hiberians and a member of the Museum of Newport Irish History, and a former amateur basketball player for Finn's Variety. Mr. Donnelly was a crossword-puzzle enthusiast. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Thomas W. Donnelly of Middletown and Timothy W. Donnelly of Newport; a daughter, Tara W. Donnelly of Newport; four brothers, Donald and Francis Donnelly, both of Middletown, Michael Donnelly of Newport and Brian Donnelly of Portsmouth; and many nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Humphrey and Jack Donnelly, Lorraine Lewis and Diane Colella. The funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Augustin Church, Carroll Avenue. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown.  

DONNELLY (RILEY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 6 Aug 2003] East Providence - Alice Riley Donnelly, 77, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of East Providence, a retired teacher, died Friday at home. She was the wife of Hugh J. Donnelly; they had been married for 50 years. Born in Providence on Dec. 14, 1925, she was a daughter of the late James and Helen (Doggin) Riley. She was a graduate of Brown University. Mrs. Donnelly had been a teacher at the St. Patrick's School, in Bay Shore, N.Y., before she retired. She was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Mrs. Donnelly was a member of the choir of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, in Bradenton, Fla. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Ann C. Jefferds of Sarasota; two sons, Kevin J. Donnelly of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Dennis Donnelly of Dix Hills, N.Y.; and four grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday at Our Lady of the Angels Church, in Bradenton.

DONNELLY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 11 Sep 2003] New Bedford -- John E. Donnelly, 88, of Dartmouth died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the widower of Marjorie P. (Fitzgerald) Donnelly. Born in Walpole, the son of the late Daniel A. and Katherine (Dalton) Donnelly, he lived in the Washington, D.C., area and in Florida until he moved to Dartmouth several years ago. Mr. Donnelly owned Franklin Opticians in Washington, D.C. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame. He served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War; he retired as a major. He loved life and people. Survivors include a son, David W. Donnelly of Salt Lake City; two grandchildren, Madison S. Donnelly and Kevin P. Donnelly, both of Salt Lake City; and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Hugh A. Donnelly and Patricia J. Donnelly, and the brother of the late Patrick Donnelly, Landy Donnelly and Hugh Donnelly. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St.

DONNELLY (MORAN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 10 Feb 2004] West Warwick - Roberta C. Donnelly, 78, of Standard Avenue, a retired sales associate, died Sunday at Scalabrini Villa, North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late John A. Donnelly. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Charles and Violet (McDonough) Moran, she had lived in Warwick before moving to West Warwick 35 years ago, and had been a summer resident of Oak Bluffs, on Martha's Vineyard, Mass. Mrs. Donnelly had been a sales associate for the former Ann & Hope department store in Warwick for more than 20 years before retiring in 1987. She was a communicant of the former St. James Church, in West Warwick. She leaves two sons, John A. Donnelly Jr. of Maidstone, Vt., and James C. Donnelly of West Warwick; four daughters, Donna Donnelly-Bond of North Kingstown, Ann Marie Donnelly-Baird of Oak Bluffs, Marcy Donnelly-Craine of West Warwick and Carol Donnelly-Cooke of Johnston; a brother, Charles F. Moran Jr. of East Greenwich; a sister, Joan Page of Palm City, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 8 a.m. from the Robert A. Iannotti & Sons Funeral Home, 415 Washington St. (Route 117), Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:15 in St. John the Baptist Church, Washington Street, West Warwick. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 7 Apr 2004] Bristol - Charles E. Donnelly, 63, of 57 Wapping Drive, and formerly of Barrington, a consultant, died Monday at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center of Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, Providence. He was the husband of Mary (Healey) Donnelly. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Helen (Carpenter) Donnelly of Swansea and the late Joseph Donnelly. He lived in Bristol for the past three years. Mr. Donnelly was the owner and operator of CED, a consulting company. He previously had worked in the beverage and consumer-goods industry as a marketing consultant. Besides his wife and his mother, he leaves two daughters, Kate and Bridget Donnelly, both of Boston; a brother, Joseph Donnelly of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and two sisters, Marcia Smith of Portland, Ore., and Judith Chagnon of Swansea. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from the Wilbur-Romano Funeral Home, 615 Main St., with a Libra Service Outside of Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 330 Wood St. Burial will be at a later date.  

DONNELLY [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 11 May 2004] Donnelly - John J., Jr., age 88, of Fall River. Husband of the late Marie H. (Hughes) Donnelly. Father of Mrs. David A. (Anne Marie) Fortin, John J. Jay Donnelly, III and his wife Polly, Edward F. Donnelly and his wife Lynne, Michael M. Donnelly and his wife Holly and MSgt. Paul J. Donnelly, U.S. Army. Grandfather of Alissa, Brianna, David Jr. and Corinne Fortin and Ryan, Cecilia, Francis, Paul Jr., Lili and Michael Donnelly, Jr. Father of the late Sr. Margaret Donnelly, SUSC. Brother of the late Charles J. and Christopher L. Donnelly. His funeral will be held Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 9:00 A.M. from the Waring - Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St. Fall River followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 in Holy Name Church, Hanover St., Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Flowers welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, Att: M. Camara, Treasurer, 44 Iris St., Fall River MA 02720. Burial with military honors will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 10 May 2004] Fall River -- John J. Donnelly Jr., 88, formerly of Rathgar Street, died Sunday, May 9, 2004, at Catholic Memorial Home after a yearlong illness. He was the widower of Marie H. (Hughes) Donnelly.  Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Agnes I. (Mahoney) and John J. Donnelly Sr., he grew up in New Bedford; he resided in Fall River since 1946. Mr. Donnelly owned and operated Donnelly Carpet Co. from 1960 until he retired in 1985. He previously worked at C.F. Wings Department Store for five years, and at Rego Floor Covering, where he spent 20 years learning the carpet trade. In March 1942, he was drafted into the Army; he was a tank gunner and commander with the 813th Tank Destroyer Battalion, which was the first allied armor across both the Seine and Rhine rivers, playing a role in every European campaign. He fought the Germans in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria.  He also fought in Tunisia, Northern France, the Rhineland and Central Europe. He received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in Normandy, and another Purple Heart with an oak leaf cluster after he was wounded in a battle in support of the 101st Airborne Division's crossing of the Rhine River. He received the Bronze Star for valor from the general of the 101st Airborne. He also received the European, African, Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. On July 27, 1945, he was honorably discharged as a sergeant. He and 15 comrades told their commanding officer, Col. Harry Dunnagan, about their experiences; he compiled their stories into a book, "A War to Win," which was first printed in 1992. He was a 1933 graduate of Holy Family High School. He was a communicant of Holy Name Church, where he was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and worked on many of its charitable events. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a former member of the Clover Club. He enjoyed gardening and woodcutting. In earlier years, he was a member of the New Bedford Rod & Gun Club and the Men's Glee Club. He and his wife enjoyed dancing. Survivors include a daughter, Anne Marie Fortin, and her husband, David, of Fairhaven; four sons, John "Jay" J. Donnelly III and his wife, Polly, of Beverly, Edward F. Donnelly and his wife, Lynn, of Foster, R.I., Michael M. Donnelly and his wife, Holly, of Towson, Md., and Master Sgt. Paul J. Donnelly, U.S. Army, of Patrick Air Force base, Coco Beach, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Alissa Fortin, Brianna Fortin, David Fortin Jr., Corinne Fortin, Ryan Donnelly, Cecilia Donnelly, Francis Donnelly, Paul Donnelly Jr., Lili Donnelly and Michael Donnelly Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Sister Margaret Donnelly, SUSC, and the brother of the late Charles J. Donnelly and Christopher L. Donnelly. His funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., with a Mass at 10 at Holy Name Church. Burial with military honors will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.  

DONNELLY (DRONEY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 12 Dec 2004] Helen F. (Droney) Donnelly, 91, of Isabella Avenue, a retired teacher, died yesterday at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center of Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, in Providence. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Donnelly Sr. A daughter of the late Francis P. and Helen G. (Tarleton) Droney, she was a lifelong Providence resident. She had been a summer resident for many years of Bonnet Shores, in Narragansett. She was a 1934 graduate of the former Rhode Island College of Education, now Rhode Island College, and a member of the RIC Alumni Association. She had attended her class' 70th-year reunion, in June. Mrs. Donnelly had been a teacher for the Providence School Departent, in city elementary schools, and a member of the Providence Teachers Actors Troupe, before she retired. She was a member of the the Greater Providence Retired Teachers Association. She and her late husband had escorted more than 100 trips, to all parts of the world, for area senior citizens groups. She was a charter member and past program chairwoman of the Mount Pleasant Senior Citizens; a past president of the Bonnet Shores Women's Club; and a member of the St. Margaret Leisure Club and the Veridames of Providence College. Mrs. Donnelly was a communicant of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, where she was active in Renew and a weekly Bible study-sharing group. She was a past president of the Mothers Club of Blessed Sacrament School. She leaves three daughters, Sister Ellen Marie Donnelly, SU, and Mary P. Donnelly, both of Providence, and Sally A. Donnelly of Santa Cruz, Calif.; six sons, Edward F. Donnelly Jr. and Kevin M. Donnelly, both of Providence, Thomas M. Donnelly of Fairhaven, Mass., James A. Donnelly of Jamestown, Paul J. Donnelly of York, Pa., and Robert J. Donnelly of Narragansett; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Mary L. Donnelly and Thomas F. Droney. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence, with a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 179 Academy Ave., Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 20 Mar 2005] Donnelly, Vincent P., 86, of Top Hill Drive, died Thursday at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of Phyllia C. (Shannon) Donnelly, they had been married 65 years. Born in County Leitrum, Ireland, he was a son of the late Charles and Maryann (Armstrong) Donnelly; he had lived in Cranston most of his life. Mr. Donnelly was the President of Vin Donnelly Formals, Inc. in Cranston, which was founded in 1940 until his retirement in 2000. Besides his wife, he is also survived by a daughter Mary Ann Donnelly of Cranston; and a sister Sr. Mary Pierre Donnelly, R.S.M. of Mt. St. Rita, Cumberland. He was the father of the late Vincent P. Donnelly Jr., and brother of the late John F., Charles J., Edward L., James, and Thomas C. P. Donnelly and Mary A. Colbert and Evelyn O'Leary. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. William Church, 200 Pettaconsett Avenue, Warwick. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday 4-7 p.m. Gifts in his memory to Mt. St. Rita Health Centre, 15 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 would be appreciated. 

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 13 Jan 2006] Donnelly, Francis J., III, 62, a retired bartender, died Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at the Philip Hulitar Home and Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the fiance of Beverly Choquette. Born in Providence, a son of Selina (Foy) Picillo and the late Francis J. Donnelly, Jr. He was the father of Robert Reading, Laurie Aquair, Dawn Forsberg and Mellisa Forsberg. Brother of Warren V. Picillo, Cathy A. Picillo and the late Daniel Donnelly. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. His funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m.

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 22 Jan 2006] Donnelly, Raymond J., 74, of Rumford, died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 21, 2006 after a ten year struggle with Parkinson's disease. He was the beloved husband of Ellen Dolan Donnelly for 31 years. He was born in Providence, the son of the late William H. and Colette (Connors) Donnelly. Ray was vice president of Mercury Mail of Pawtucket for many years. When the company changed ownership, he became the director of graphic arts for Mercury Print and Mail until his retirement in 1995. He graduated from LaSalle Academy, class of 1950, and from Rhode Island School of Design. He served in the amphibious force of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Ray and Ellen summered in Kennebunkport, ME, for many years. He enjoyed power boating, woodworking, and gardening. Besides his wife, he leaves a brother, William F. Donnelly of Cranston,nephew/godchild, James L. Dolan of Needham, MA, and three nieces. Calling hours will be held at the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, on Monday from 5-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret Church, Rumford, on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial with full military honors will be in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Donations in Ray's memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research, Grand Central Station, Box 4777, New York, NY 10163, or to Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. 

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 28 Feb 2006] Donnelly, Isabel M., of Poplar Drive, a daughter of the late James and Isabel (Carroll) Donnelly died February 25, 2006 at Steere House. Prior to her retirement in 1981, Miss Donnelly was Corporate Secretary and Assistant Treasurer of the former United Products Corp., Providence. She was a communicant of St. Mark Church, a former member of Jamestown Golf Club, and a volunteer reader at Insight Radio. There are no immediate survivors. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 8 AM from 'Woodlawn' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM in St. Mark Church, Garden City, Cranston. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Wednesday 2-4 PM. 

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 20 July 2006] Donnelly, John F., Jr. 39, of Houston, TX and Block Island, a landscaper, died unexpectedly in his sleep on July 16, 2006. Born in Providence, a son of Mary A. (Shaw) Donnelly, RN of Block Island and the late John F. Donnelly, Sr. John grew up on Block Island, graduated from Block Island High School and the Kildouau School in NY. He was a huge sports fan with a truly great sense of humor and loved making people laugh. John, the youngest of seven, will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Besides his mother he leaves a brother, Michael Donnelly of NYC and five sisters; Patricia Hiller of Baltimore, MD, Mary Ann Tapia of Tracy, CA, Marguerite Donnelly of Block Island, Kathleen Martin of Cranston and Elizabeth Masci of Bedford, NH. He was also the loving uncle of Kerri, Christopher, Austin, Riley, Natalie, Nicholas, Shelley and Phillip. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew Church, Chapel St., Block Island, Saturday at 10 a.m. Visitation in the church, Saturday, 8:15-9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions to the 'Mary D. Fund,' P.O. Box 323, Block Island, RI 02807, in John's memory would be appreciated. Arrangements with Henault-Gallogly, Funeral Directors. 

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 2 Nov 2006] Donnelly, Jenna Lynne, 4 1/2, died October 30, 2006. She was the daughter of Bernard E. Donnelly, Jr. and the late Cheryl Ann (Todd) Donnelly. Jenna was the grand daughter of Lydia (Pratt) Donnelly of Warwick and the late Bernard E. Donnelly; Mary (Carlomastro) Todd of Cranston and the late Kenneth Todd and Geraldine (Bonanno) Todd. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Avenue,, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine Church, Post Road, Apponaug, at 10am. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visiting hours Friday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the Impossible Dream for Chronically Ill Children, 575 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886 will be appreciated. 

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 10 Jan 2007] Donnelly, Edward F., Sr., 85, of East Providence, passed away Monday, January 8, 2007 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Lupo) Donnelly. Born in Barrington, he was the son of the late Charles A. Donnelly, Sr. and Hannah M. (Simmons) Donnelly. Edward had worked as a warehouseman for the former Uniroyal Rubber Company of Providence for 35 years. He leaves three sons, Edward F. Donnelly, Jr., George A. Donnelly and Elwood Donnelly; a daughter, Florence Gauthier; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late George G. Donnelly, Charles A. Donnelly, Jr. and Anna Rose Corfran. Relatives and friends are invited Thursday morning at 9 a.m. to the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith Street, North Providence where a 10 a.m. Funeral Service will be held. Visitation Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. 

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 3 June 2007] Donnelly, Sister M. Pierre, 96, of Mount St. Rita Health Centre, a Sister of Mercy and a retired educator and administrator, died Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born Anna Donnelly in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Armstrong) Donnelly. She entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 7, 1930 and professed her vows on March 12, 1933. Sister was the first Principal of Mercymount Country Day School, which opened in 1948. She then became Principal of the former St. Mary's School, Bristol, Superior of the former St. Francis Xavier Convent, Providence, in 1956 and then was assigned to St. Mary School, Pawtucket, as Principal. She served on the Provincial Council of the Sisters of Mercy from 1966-1970 and then volunteered to go to Belize, in Central America, to teach in the high school. In 1973 she was appointed Principal of St. Matthew School, Cranston. She became executive housekeeper of Mount St. Rita Health Centre in 1981 and later became wardrobe supervisor until her death. In addition to her religious family, the Sisters of Mercy, Sister is survived by three sisters-in-law, Doris in Texas, Marge and Philis in Cranston, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John, Charles, Edward, James, Thomas and Vincent Donnelly, Mary Colbert, and Evelyn O'Leary. She was the aunt of the late Dr. Mary Colbert. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Mount St. Rita Chapel, 15 Sumner Brown Road, Cumberland. Visiting hours will be Monday from 4-7 p.m. with a Mercy Prayer Service at 5 p.m. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mount St. Rita Health Centre, 15 Sumner Brown Road, Cumberland, RI 02864, will be deeply appreciated. Arrangements with James J. Gallogly & Sons, Funeral Directors. 

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 10 Dec 2007] Donnelly, Norman W., 83, of Quaker Lane, died Saturday at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Cullen) Donnelly. Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary on October 4th. Born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas J. and Anna (Conway) Donnelly, he lived in Warwick for almost forty years. During the span of those years he also lived in Las Vegas, NV and in Vermont before returning to Warwick. Mr. Donnelly worked in the fire protection industry for forty years as a sprinkler fitter and later as a superintendent before retiring in 1986. He was a sixty-year member and past president of the Providence Sprinkler Fitters Union. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Brian Donnelly and his wife Heather of Chesterton, IN; his brother Walter Donnelly of Warwick; his sisters Dorothy Dacey of East Greenwich and Ruth Pervite of Johnston and his granddaughters Bridget C. and Paige E. Donnelly of Chesterton. He was the brother of the late Thomas Donnelly and Evelyn Burke. Funeral from Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick Wednesday at 9 AM. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory the Great Church, Cowesett Rd., Warwick at 10. Calling hours Tuesday 4-7 PM. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. 

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 8 Jan 2008] Donnelly, Raymond J., Col. (Ret.) passed away on January 7, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Veronica A. (Brennan) Donnelly for 55 years. Born in Providence on September 12, 1931, he was a son of the late James E. and Margaret C. (Kiernan) Donnelly. He was a resident of North Providence for 30 years and resided in South Kingstown for the last 17. He was a 1949 graduate of LaSalle Academy and enlisted in the Army that same year and served overseas in Company E 351st Infantry Regiment in Trieste. He was discharged in 1951 and attended Bryant College and while attending Bryant he enlisted in the RI Army National Guard and served 34 years in field artillery and military police units. He retired in 1986 as the Chief of Staff RIARNG. He later served for 5 years as the Disaster Assistance Officer with the RI Emergency Management Agency. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 7 daughters; Kathryn Upham (Stephen) of Guilford, CT; Jeanne Donnelly Taylor of Narragansett; Joanne Bellemore (Robert) of North Kingstown; Marybeth Mongeon (Michael) of Barrington; Elizabeth Donnelly Shea (Joseph) of Charlestown; Anne Donnelly Schreiber (Kenneth) of Cranston; and Patricia Donnelly Sullivan of South Kingstown. He also leaves his grandchildren: Rebecca Upham Huben (Daniel), Daniel & Matthew Upham, James R. Donnelly-Taylor & Caitlin Taylor, Jonathan & Sarah Bellemore, Philippe & Alise Mongeon, Peter & Alex P. Shea, Max, Abby & Haley Schreiber, Paige & Samantha Sullivan, and a great granddaughter, Lorelai Huben. Raymond is also survived by sisters, Mary V. Donahue of Rumford, Barbara Sauer of Lincoln, and Nancy Murray of Portsmouth. He was the brother of the late James E. Donnelly and grandfather of the late Meghan Upham. The funeral will be held Thursday at 8:30 AM from the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in Christ The King Church, 180 Old North Rd. Kingston. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting Hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF 2374 Post Rd., Suite 203 Warwick, RI 02886). 

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 23 Jan 2008] Donnelly, Thomas W., 82, of Fayetteville NC, formerly of East Greenwich, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19th, 2008 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, after a brief illness. He was born May 28th, 1925, in Providence RI, to the late Bernard Donnelly and the late Sarah Whelan Donnelly. Mr. Donnelly was a resident of the state of RI for over 80 years, living in East Greenwich, RI, for 53 of those years. He spent the last 19 months living in Fayetteville, NC. He was a 1943 graduate of LaSalle Academy in Providence, RI, and a 1949 graduate of Providence College. The majority of his career was spent in sales, and he rose to Sales Manager for American Can Company, Dixie Division, and also worked as a salesman for Miller Corrugated Box Company. Mr. Donnelly served both his country and his community with distinction. He retired as a Major from the U.S. Army Reserves with over 22 years of service. He was a past Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Council in East Greenwich, RI, and was a past President and Executive Board Member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in East Greenwich, RI. He was also an Executive Board Member for the Bishop Hendricken High School Parents Council in Warwick, RI, and a past active member of Our Lady of Mercy Parish in East Greenwich, RI, where he served as a lector. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Elizabeth E. (Gaisford) Donnelly, his son Lt. Col. Thomas W. Donnelly Jr. (U.S.A. Ret.) and his wife Maxine, his granddaughter Donnia Hobbs and great-granddaughter Jessica Hobbs, and grandson Michael Parks, all of Fayetteville, NC. He was the brother of the late Bernard Donnelly Jr, and the late Eileen F. Murphy. His funeral will be held Friday at 9:00 am from The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Fourth Avenue, East Greenwich. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Greenwich. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to the Msgr. Arthur Sullivan Endowment Fund c/o Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich, RI 02818 or Bishop Hendricken Tuition Assistance Fund, 2615 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889 would be appreciated. 

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 6 Feb 2008] Donnelly, Walter M. Sr., 71, died Monday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Shirley A. (Gorton) Donnelly. Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on November 26, 2007. Born in Providence, a son of the late Arthur J. and Josephine C. (Forit) Donnelly, he had lived in East Greenwich and West Warwick before moving to Coventry seven years ago. He was a United States Navy Veteran. As a member of Teamsters Union Local 251 he retired from Rhode Island Produce. He loved to travel and enjoyed hockey. Besides his wife he is survived by four sons Walter M. Donnelly Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Coventry, William E. Donnelly and his wife Dawn L. of North Kingstown, Kevin J. Donnelly and his wife Dawn M. of Coventry and Arthur C. Donnelly and his wife Brenda of West Greenwich; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick Friday 5-8 PM. His funeral and burial will be private. Memorial gifts made to the Disabled American Veterans of RI, 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908 will be appreciated. 

DONNELLY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 20 Apr 2008] Fairhaven — Daniel D. Donnelly, 54, of Fairhaven, died unexpectedly at home Monday, April 14, 2008. He was the former husband of Jeannine Chevalier. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late James A. and the late Frances L. (Veary) Donnelly, he graduated from Fairhaven High School and lived most of his life in the town. Dan had worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed woodworking and making crafts. He also enjoyed doing volunteer work delivering Meals on Wheels and writing poetry and writing songs. Beside his former wife, he is survived by a son, Kevin Donnelly of Gonic, New Hampshire; two daughters, Danielle Malo of Sommersworth, New Hampshire and Christine Donnelly of Fall River; six brothers, Patrick and his companion, Jackie of New Bedford, Michael of New Bedford, David and his wife, Donna and James and his wife, Karen, all of Fairhaven, Peter and his companion, Sharon of Everett and Paul and his wife, Karen of New Bedford; two sisters, Jane Donnelly of West Hempstead, NY and Kathy Brown and her husband, Stephen of New Bedford; eight grandchildren, Sierra, Savannah, Sienna, Selena and Sawyer Malo, Jenyca and Kevin Donnelly, Jr., and Joshua Krasnow; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Donnelly was the grandfather of the late Skyler Malo. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 9:00 AM in Naskatucket Cemetery in Fairhaven. Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, Attn. Charitable Accounting, 1 Kroc Dr., Oak Brook, IL 60523. 

DONNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 22 May 2008] Donnelly, Rev. Richard A., 72, Pastor Emeritus of St. Mark Parish, Cranston died on Wednesday May 21, 2008. Born in Providence a son of the late Francis and Mildred (Boyce) Donnelly, he attended St. Paul School, Cranston and LaSalle Academy, Providence. In Preparation for the priesthood, he studied at Our Lady Of Providence Seminary, Warwick and St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, MD. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 9, 1962 at the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul, Providence by Bishop Russell J. McVinney. After a summer assignment at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Providence, Fr. Donnelly was appointed part time Associate Pastor at St. Joseph Parish, North Scituate, and teacher at LaSalle Academy, Providence and in 1965 he was named Spiritual Director at the same school. In September 1967 he was transferred to St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Johnston as a part-time Assistant Pastor. In 1968 he became part-time Assistant Pastor at St. Patrick Parish, Providence and in that same year was also appointed teacher at Our Lady of Providence Seminary High School. In 1971 Fr. Donnelly became part-time Pastor Assistant at St. Paul Parish, Cranston and in 1976 was named Director of the Diocesan Transitory Diaconate Program. In July 1981, he was appointed Pastor of St. Clement Parish in Warwick while continuing as Director of the Diocesan Transitory Diaconate Program. In addition to his parish duties, from September 1981 Fr. Donnelly served as Episcopal Deanery Vicar for the West Bay Regent #9 and as a member of the Council of Priests and College Consultors (1990). For many years, he was very active in the Respect Life Movement and also served as Spiritual Director for the World Apostolate of Fatima (The Blue Army). In June 1991, Fr. Donnelly was appointed Pastor of St. Mark Parish, Cranston where he remained until July 2005, when he retired as Pastor Emeritus. After his retirement from the parochial duties, he remained at St. Mark Rectory, Cranston where he assisted with Parish work. In February 2006, due to deteriorating health, he moved to Scalabrini Villa, North Kingstown, from there to The Village at St. Antoine, North Smithfield in 2007. Fr. Donnelly is survived by his brother, Paul B. Donnelly and his wife Marie Rose Donnelly of Fredericks, Maryland, sister in law Audrey Donnelly and several nieces and nephews. In recent years, Fr. Donnelly was cared for by Peter and Lorita Jussila. He was the brother of the late Francis J. Donnelly, Jr. Calling hours will be held Friday May 23, 2008 from 4-7 p.m. at St. Mark Church, 9 Garden Court, Cranston. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Parish Mass. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of his soul on Saturday May 24, 2008 at 10 a.m. in St. Paul Church, 1 St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Fr. Donnelly's memory may be made to St. Mark Church Renovation Fund. 

DONOHUE [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 20 Mar 2004] North Attleboro - John J. Donohue Sr., 81, of South Washington Street, a retired postal clerk, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of the late Helen (Walsh) Donohue. Born in Boston, a son of the late Jeremiah A. and Mary L. (Finn) Donohue, he had lived in Boston before moving to North Attleboro in 1993. Mr. Donohue had been a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for many years before retiring in 1983. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific, and was the recipient of several medals and citations. Mr. Donohue was a 1940 graduate of Roslindale High School, Boston. He leaves two sons, John J. Donohue Jr. of North Attleboro and Thomas R. Donohue of Brookfield, Conn.; a brother, Paul Donohue in Florida; and two granddaughters. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove St., with a funeral Mass at 10 in Sacred Heart Church, Church Street. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, Boston.  

DONOHUE [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 1 Apr 2004] Newport - A. Nancy Donohue, 72, formerly of 16 Chaplin Place, a retired art instructor, died yesterday at the Crestwood Nursing and Convalescent Home in Warren. Born March 16, 1932, in Newport, she was a daughter of the late Richard F. and Mary M. (Pike) Donohue. Miss Donohue worked in the Newport School Department for more than 31 years. She then worked as an art instructor at Thompson Junior High School and at Rogers High School, retiring in the 1980s. She was a graduate of Rogers High School, Class of 1949, and Rhode Island College of Education, Class of 1953. Miss Donohue was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Newport. She was a former member of the Redwood Library, the Newport Art Association and the Newport Yacht Club. She leaves a brother, Richard F. Donohue Jr. of Newport; a sister, Alicia D. Larsen of Los Altos, Calif.; two nieces, Mary E. Larsen of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, and Melissa Donohue of Newport; and four nephews, Kevin Donohue of Newport, Richard Donohue, Christian and Richard Larsen, all in California. A committal service will take place Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Columba Cemetery Chapel, Brown's Lane, Middletown. A Memorial Mass will take place at St. Joseph Church in Newport at a later date.

DONOHUE [Newport RI Daily News, Online Obituaries, Feb 2007] Newport - Richard “DL” Donohue, Jr., 66, of 16 Champlin Place, Newport, RI, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. Born in Newport, RI on May 23, 1940, he was the son of the late Richard and Madeline (Pike) Donohue. Mr. Donohue served 5 years in the United States Marine Corp and was stationed in Japan. For a brief time he served on the Newport Police Department. He worked at Raytheon for over 30 years and retired in 2003. “DL” as he was known among his friends, was an active member of the Elks Lodge in Newport. He also enjoyed fishing when he was younger. He is survived by his children, Richard Donohue III and his wife Tiffany of Mill Valley, CA, Kevin Donohue of Newport, RI, and Melissa Prater and her husband Ian of Newport, RI, his sister Alicia Larson of Los Altos, CA, his grandchildren Morgan Silvia, Reese Prater, Noah Prater, Devon Donohue, Jack Donohue and Jake Donohue and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Nancy Donohue. His funeral will be held on Friday, February 23, 2007, at 8 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport with a Mass of Christian burial at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba's Cemetery in Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2007, from 4-7 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home.

DONOHUE [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Saturday 17 Nov 2007] Delray Beach, FL — George S. Donohue, 77, of Delray Beach and Falmouth, died Friday, November 9, 2007, at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Rae Ellen (MacKenzie) Donohue. Born in New York, NY, the son of the late Samuel and Margaret (Sheldon) Donohue, he lived in New Bedford and Falmouth for many years before moving to Florida. Mr. Donohue was formerly employed as a technician for the New England Telephone Company until his retirement. During the Korean War, he served in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the Marine Lodge A.F. & A.M. in Falmouth and the Telephone Pioneers. He was awarded the Vail Medal for bravery from the New England Telephone Company. Survivors include his wife; four children, Timothy Donohue of Marion, Maureen Fischer of Framingham, Sharon Donohue of Reading, and Marguerite Donohue of Fairhaven; and six grandchildren. He was the father of the late John D. Donohue. His Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Visiting hours will be on Sunday from 4-7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.

DONOVAN [Fall River MA Herald News, Thurs 28 Mar 1946] John E. Donovan, 74, of Pine Hill Road, Westport, died last night at his home. He was born in Dartmouth, the son of the late Daniel and the late Mary (Sullivan) Donovan. He was a farmer. He was a member of St. George's Parish, Westport. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Lucy (Cummings) Donovan; two sons, John E. Jr. and Warren S., both of Westport. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the Potter Funeral Home, Westport, with a high mass of requiem at 8:30 in St. George's Church. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, this city.

DONOVAN [Fall River MA Herald, Sat 3 Feb 1962] Donovan, Passed away, February 1, in a local hospital, Frank, beloved husband of the late Donatilde (Vaudry) Donovan, and son of the late James Donovan and the late Catherine (Kilcoyne) Donovan. Aged 79 years. Residence 255 Third St. Funeral will take place from the August Hebert & Son Funeral Home, 945 South Main St., Monday, February 5, with a high mass of requiem to be sung for the repose of his soul at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. Interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery.

DONOVAN (CUMMINGS) [Fall River MA Herald News, Sat 13 Feb 1965] Mrs. Lucy B. (Cummings) Donovan, 85, of 393 Pine Hill Rd., Westport, widow of John E. Donovan, died this morning after a long illness. Born in this city, daughter of the late Patrick and the late Catherine (Herbert) Cummings, she was a resident of Westport for 55 years and was a member of St. George's parish, Westport Factory. Surviving are two sons, John E. Donovan Jr. of Westport and Warren F. Donovan of Acton; a daughter Mrs. Ellen D. Brown of this city; a brother, Eugene Cummings of this city; a sister, Mrs. Amy M. White of Westport; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning from the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport, with a high mass of requiem in St. George's Church at 9. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery here.

DONOVAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday, 30 June 1999] Bristol - Thomas J. Donovan, 74, of the Rhode Island Veterans Home, an employee at Brown University for eight years before retiring, died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of the late Timothy and Mary (Murphy) Donovan, he had lived in Cranston, moving to Bristol 18 years ago. Mr. Donovan was employed by Gorham Mfg. Co. for 10 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and a life member of the DAV. He leaves two sisters, Mary Martino of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Margaret Carpenter of Rockland, Maine; and a brother Francis Donovan of Port St. Lucie, Fla. The funeral with military honors will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. in SS. John & Paul Church, South Main Street, Coventry. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

DONOVAN (NELSON) [Sarasota FL, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 9 Aug 2000] Betty Nelson Donovan, 69, Sarasota, died Aug. 7, 2000 at her home. She was born Oct. 12, 1930, in Fall River, Mass., and came to Sarasota nine years ago from Vermont. She was a professor at St. Michael's College in Vermont. She graduated with a master's degree in social work and a master's in English from the University of Vermont. Survivors include her husband, William L.; a daughter, Kristina Carmichael; two sons, John and Patrick; three sisters, Nancy, Barbara and Jean; a brother, Bill Nelson; and two grandchildren. Palmetto Funeral Home is in charge.

DONOVAN [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 4 Nov 2000] Providence - Anna Donovan, 80, formerly of Murphy Street, a retired employee of the former U.S. Rubber Co., died yesterday at Eleanor Slater Hospital, Cranston. Born in Boston, a daughter of the late John P. and Jenny Donovan, she lived in Providence for 27 years. Miss Donovan worked for the former U.S. Rubber Co. for 27 years, retiring 35 years ago. She leaves a niece, Elizabeth A. Baglini of Cranston; and three nephews, Lawrence Ackley of Warwick, John H. Ackley of Providence, and Byron F. Ackley of Cranston. She was the sister of the late Mary Ackley and Helen Donovan. The funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in J.F. Skeffington Chapel, 925 Chalkstone Ave.

DONOVAN (FAGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 22 July 2003] Jane Fagan Donovan, 74, of Greenwich, Conn., and formerly of Providence, a lawyer, died at home on Saturday after a brief battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Daniel G. Donovan Jr. Born in Providence on April 6, 1929, a daughter of the late James E. and Katherine Barry Fagan, she had lived in Greenwich for 38 years. Mrs. Donovan had been a lawyer with the Stamford, Conn., law firm of Curtis, Brinckerhoff and Barrett from 1961 to 1997, and had been made a partner in 1977. She remained of counsel with the firm. She had been president of the Stamford/Norwalk Bar Association, treasurer of the Connecticut Bar Association, and a trial referee in the Connecticut court system. She also had served for 14 years as a member and officer of the board of trustees of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, in Greenwich; and had been a member of the board of trustees of the Katherine Gibbs School, in Norwalk, Conn. More recently, she had been a volunteer with SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives. A graduate of Brown University in Providence, and an active and dedicated alumna, she had served as president of the Class of 1950, co-chair of the 45th and 50th class gift committees, a member of the executive fund of the Brown Annual Fund, a class agent and an NASP recruiter. Mrs. Donovan enjoyed traveling. She had made two trips to the Antarctic, and had lived in Europe for a time during the 1950s. She was a longstanding member of the Greenwich Country Club; the Dunes Club, in Narragansett; and the Yale Club, in New York. She leaves two sons, Daniel Donovan of Greenwich and James Donovan of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Maeve Duncan in London, England; a brother, Barry Fagan of Falmouth, Mass.; four grandchildren; and 17 nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Greenwich, Conn. Burial will be private.  

DONOVAN [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Saturday 17 Apr 2004] North Attleboro -- Mary E. Donovan, 78, of South Washington Street, died Friday at Ridgewood Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Attleboro. Ms. Donovan was an educator at a variety of educational institutions for more than 34 years, having last worked at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro for eight years before retiring in 1990. Born in Boston, Aug. 22, 1925, Ms. Donovan was the daughter of the late Raymond Michael and Martha M. (Dray) Donovan. She lived in North Attleboro for the past 25 years, having previously lived in Norton and Attleboro. She was a communicant of St. Mark's Church, Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. She was a 1943 graduate of St. Mary's School, Beverly, and received an education degree in New Zealand. She was a 1970 graduate of the former Newton College of the Sacred Heart, now Boston College. Ms. Donovan is survived by a brother, Dr. Donald D. Donovan of Salem; and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Raymond Donovan. She also leaves a close friend, Virginia Kendall of Norton. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a time and date to be announced. Burial will be in Ireland. Arrangements are by Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

DONOVAN [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Saturday 1 May 2004] North Attleboro -- Mary E. Donovan, 78, of South Washington Street, died April 16 at the Ridgewood Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Attleboro. Ms. Donovan was an educator at several educational institutions for more than 34 years. She last worked at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro for eight years, retiring in 1990. Born in Boston on Aug. 22, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Michael and Martha M. (Dray) Donovan. She graduated from St. Mary's School in Beverly in 1943. She received her degree in education in New Zealand, and graduated from the former Newton College of the Sacred Heart, now Boston College, in 1970. She lived in North Attleboro for the past 25 years. She previously lived in Norton and Attleboro. She was a communicant of St. Mark's Church in the Attleboro Falls section of North Attleboro. She leaves a friend, Virginia Kendall of Norton; a brother, Dr. Donald D. Donovan of Salem; and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Raymond M. Donovan. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Saturday, May 8, at St. Mark's Church, Stanley Street, Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

DONOVAN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 6 May 2004] Acton -- Warren F. Donovan, 88, of Acton died Sunday, April 11, 2004. He was the widower of Margaret (Woods) Donovan; they had been married 54 years. Born in Westport, the son of the late Lucy (Cummings) and John Donovan, he graduated from Westport High School as an accomplished student and athlete. Mr. Donovan had a 47-year career with H.P. Hood and Sons, which was interrupted by his enlistment into the Army Air Force in 1941. He graduated from the Air Force Pilot Training Center as a fighter pilot and transferred to fly B17 bombers and served many missions over Germany. On Feb. 24, 1944, during one of the massive British and American Big Week air assaults, two engines on his B17 failed and he and his crew, while under attack, parachuted over enemy territory. Captured by the Germans, he became a prisoner of war, and he survived 16 months at Stalag Luft 1 near the Baltic Sea until he was liberated by the Russian Army. His war record and service in the Air Force Reserve earned him the rank of lieutenant colonel and many medals and awards, including the Purple Heart, POW Medal and Air Medal and Cluster. After the war, he returned to H.P. Hood and Sons, where he became executive vice president and chief operating officer. He also was a licensed real estate broker and notary public. After retiring in 1983, he served as a director and consultant for H.P. Hood and Sons, worked part time for American Express Travel, wrote two autobiographies and lectured at area colleges and libraries about his World War II experiences. He was a founding member of the American Air Museum in Britain and stayed active in many organizations such as the 384th Bomb Group (H) Inc. and contributed to many causes such as the American Red Cross, Disabled American Veterans and the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. He grew vegetables, pumpkins and Christmas trees, which he loved to share with family and neighbors. He loved to travel throughout the United States with his children during their formative years and later enjoyed traveling the world with his wife. Survivors include his children, Paul Joseph of East Amherst, N.Y., Sally Ann Adams of Acton, Jay Christopher of Wenham and James Richard of Morayshire, Scotland; and five grandchildren. His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Catholic Church, 89 Arlington St. His funeral Mass and interment with full military honors will be at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Arrangements were by the Acton Funeral Home. 

DONOVAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 11 Oct 2004] Newport - D. Dixon Donovan, 97, formerly of 7 Red Cross Ave., the retired owner and operator of the D. Dixon Donovan Plumbing and Heating Co., died Saturday at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown. Born in Newport on June 9, 1907, a son of the late Daniel J. and Mary Ellen Dixon Donovan, he had formerly lived at Oakland Farm, Portsmouth. Mr. Donovan had been the owner and operator of D. Dixon Donovan Plumbing and Heating for 50 years, retiring 1996. He learned his trade while working for his father and while serving during World War II at the former Newport Torpedo Station. He was one of the owners of the Pontiac Mills, Cranston. His love of athletics led him to sponsor many local youth sports teams. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibermians and the Aurora Club, Providence, and a charter member of Gooseberry Beach, Newport. He graduated from Rogers High School, where he was a varsity football player. Mr. Donovan was a communicant of St. Augustin Church. He was an avid fisherman and boater. He leaves two sons, Daniel Dixon Donovan Jr. of Newport and Melbourne Beach, Fla., and John Thomas Donovan of Corpus Christy, Texas; two daughters, Joan Toner and Patricia A. Sullivan, both of Newport; and 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late William J., Frank J. and Thomas J. Donovan, Mabel G. Spingler and Helen McCready. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Augustin Church, Carroll Avenue. Burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown.  

DONOVAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 16 Feb 2005] Coventry - Donovan, John C., of Maple Valley Road, a retired automobile salesman, died Tuesday at home at the age of 84. He was the husband of Rita A. (Boisclair) Donovan. They had been married for 56-1/2 years. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Lynn A. Buckley of West Greenwich, five sons, John W. 'Jack' Donovan, Patrick M. Donovan, Daniel T. Donovan and David J. Donovan, all of Coventry and Kevin J. Donovan of Foster, a sister, Marjorie Millar of Tewksbury, MA. Grandfather of fourteen and four great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Michael L. Donovan and brother of the late Walter Donovan and Helena Hess-Roth. His funeral will be held Friday at 8 a.m. from the Henault- Gallogly Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in SS. John & Paul Church, Coventry, at 9 a.m. Burial with military honors in RI Veterans Cemetery. Visiting hours: Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Ln., Warwick RI 02886 in his memory would be appreciated. 

DONOVAN [Fall River MA Herald News, Providence RI Journal, Thursday 3 Mar 2005] Donovan -- Arthur J., Jr., age 62 of Fall River. Husband of Patricia J. (Duffy) Donovan, son of Arthur J. & Margaret (Holen) Donovan, Sr., father of Chris Ann Daniel, Kathryn E. Donovan, brother of James C., Michael J., Gerald F. & Neil R. Donovan, Marybeth Dennucio, Janice M. Donovan, Carolyn M. Winnett & the late Kathleen M. Rocha, grandfather of Jennifer, Matthew & Tony Daniel. Funeral Friday, March 4, 2005 at 9:00 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 1335 No. Main St., Fall River. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to MGH Brain Aneurism Center c/o Dr. Ogilvy VBK-710, 55 Fruit St. Boston, MA 02114. Burial private.

DONOVAN [Providence RI Journal, Friday 21 Oct 2005] Donovan, Kerry M., 73, of Krzak Road, North Kingstown, died October 18, at home. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francis C. and Alice (Saunier) Donovan. Mr. Donovan was a Substance Abuse Counselor for Spectrom Health Systems at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. He was a Marine Corp veteran of the Korean Conflict. He leaves, a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Bob Laskowski of Chicago, Illinois, and daughter, Alice White of Florida; a brother, John 'Bud' Donovan of Dunedin, FL. He was the brother of the late Francis and Lawrence Donovan. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Rt. 44, at Greenville Common, Greenville RI.

DONOVAN-HYTINEN (McGUIRK) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 5 Nov 2005] Donovan-Hytinen, (McGuirk) Jean M., 74, formerly of Burgess Avenue, a homemaker, died November 2, 2005. She was the beloved wife of Robert Donovan and the late Carl N. Hytinen. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Anna Mae (Noonan) McGuirk, she lived in East Providencefor 25 years and Oviedo, FL for 2 years. Besides her husband, she leaves four sons; Carl N. Hytinen of Seekonk, MA, Robert L. Hytinen of East Greenwich, Michael J. Hytinen of East Providence and Peter J. Hytinen of Orlando, FL, three daughters; Karen A. Goff of Warwick, Marie Hytinen of Lincoln and Ann Hytinen of East Providence, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Robert McGuirk and Doris Sullivan. Her funeral will be held Wednesday Nov. 9th at 7:45 A.M. from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home,  350 Willett Avenue, Riverside, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 A.M. in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 5-8 P.M. 

DONOVAN [Providence RI Journal, Friday 7 July 2006] Donovan, Dr. Gerald A. 81, of Wyndcliff Dr., died Wednesday at South County Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara (Hue) Donovan. Born in Hartford, CT, he was a son of the late Gerald J. and Alice (Gleason) Donovan. Dr. Donovan was Dean of Resource and Development at The University of Rhode Island for many years before retiring. He was a WW II US Marine Veteran and a member of Peace Dale Congregational Church. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Clayton H. Donovan and Bruce A. Donovan; a daughter Debra Donovan Brown; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday 2:00 PM in the Peace Dale Congregational Church 261 Columbia St., Peace Dale. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 PM in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home 88 Columbia St., Wakefield.

DONOVAN (FENNESSY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 3 Aug 2006] Donovan, Frances C. (Fennessy), age 92, of Charlestown, RI and formerly of Cranston, RI died Tuesday at South County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas M. Donavan, Sr., and the mother of the late John Francis Donovan. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was raised in Providence where she attended parochial schools at Holy Name School and St. Xavier Academy. She was a graduate of Rhode Island College of Education and taught elementary school at the Henry Barnard School in Providence as an instructor and critic teacher and at the John W. Horton Barnard School in Cranston, RI. A consummate educator, she was devoted to her students, instilling in them a love of learning and service to the community and in return was beloved by them. Her life was replete with volunteerism and she devoted much of her time to teaching organizations including the PTA as its President, teaching English to Italian immigrants, and to her parish life at both St. Ann's in Cranston and St. Mary's in Carolina, including the Legion of Mary St. Ann's Praesidium, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and Parish Education Program Teacher. She was the daughter of the late William P. Fennessy and Catherine E. McLaughlin and sister of the late Margaret M. Freeman and William J. Fennessy. She is survived by her sister Catherine Cook of Camillus, NY and her sons Thomas M. Donovan, Jr. of East Greenwich, RI; Rev. James W. Donovan, C.S.P. of San Francisco, CA; Martin K. Donovan, Esq., of Lincoln, RI; Edward J. 'Ted' Donovan, Sr., of Charlestown, RI and a daughter, Frances J. Amelse of Batavia, IL. She was the grandmother of Jane M. Flowers, Karen Manion; Susan M. Donovan; Celeste M. Donovan; John M. Donovan; Benjamin T. Amelse; Caroline Amelse, and Edward J. ‘Teddy’ Donovan, Jr. And the great grandmother of Matthew Flowers; Brian Flowers; Andrew Manion and Elena Manion. She was an award winning artist member of the South County Art Association working in oil medium. In her youth she performed with her sisters Margaret and Catherine in the 'Kiddies Review.' She was an avid reader and a talented dancer, singer and pianist. She was an accomplished actress and performed in many roles throughout her high school and college years. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45 a.m. from The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., Rt. 5, Greenwood, Warwick (exit 12A on I-95) with a Concelbrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 1403 Cranston St., Cranston, RI. Interment in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston, RI, relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. In addition, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday August 7, 2006 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Carolina, RI. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle c/o Paulist Development Office, 3015 Fourth St., NE Washington, DC 20017 or the charity of your choice.

DONOVAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 8 Oct 2006] Donovan, James H., 78, a life long resident of Pawtucket, died Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late M. Carolyn (Affleck) Donovan and brother of the late Edward Donovan. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Margaret (Hayden) Donovan. He resided on Atwood Ave. for many years. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and he had served in Germany. Prior to his retirement in 1988, Mr. Donovan, was employed by the City of Pawtucket, Department of Public Works for over 30 years. He was supervisor during the Blizzard of 1978. He was a communicant of St. Maria Goretti Church. He was of member of the V. F. W. Euart Post #602 and the AFSCME, Chapter #94. He is survived by a grand niece, Alycia L. Donovan of North Providence and several cousins, including Elizabeth J. Johnson, Thomas M. Rielly and Owen T. Rielly. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, Tuesday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church, 155 Power Rd., Pawtucket at 10 a.m. Burial, with full Military Honors, will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Monday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, 406 West 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111.

DONOVAN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Wednesday 24 Jan 2007] Fall River -- Thomas J. Donovan, 79, of New Bedford, died Sunday, January 21, 2007 after a brief illness in Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Jeremiah and the late Norah (Norton) Donovan, he was a lifelong resident of the city and a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Mr. Donovan served in the Army during WWII and later worked as a salesman for 30 years for Coca Cola until his retirement at age 57. He was a former member of the Young Democrats. He is survived by three brothers, Michael J. Donovan, John P. Donovan and Richard S. Donovan, all of New Bedford; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Jeremiah, Andrew and Francis Donovan. His funeral will be Thursday at 8:00 AM from the Donaghy Funeral Home, 465 County Street, New Bedford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM in Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Bedford. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dialysis Clinic of New Bedford, 528 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740.

DONOVAN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 25 Jan 2007] New Bedford -- Lt. Col., Mary E. Donovan, 92, (U.S. Army Retired) died on January 22, 2007, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. She was born on August 29, 1914, in New Bedford and was the daughter of the late Hannah (McCarthy) Donovan and the late Timothy Donovan, both of Ireland. Mary graduated from New Bedford High School and also St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree from New York University. She entered the U. S. Army in 1942. Served in the Far East in WWII and was assigned to Germany during the post-war occupation. During the Korean Conflict, she was stationed in Japan and later served in Europe from 1959-1961. Mary holds an Army Commendation medal with Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious service. She was awarded the Legion of Merit for her work as chief nurse of the 85th Evacuation Hospital in Vietnam. The award is the Army's second highest for non-combat duty and given for exceptional, meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service. This citation reads in part, ""¦She was constantly mindful of the importance of attaining a proper balance of scientific method and traditional tender care. Nursing care has never been given with greater sympathy or higher professionalism than that administered under Lt. Col. Donovan's competent and considerate guidance." After returning from Vietnam, Mary was reassigned as educational coordinator at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver, Colorado and retired in Colorado in 1966. After retiring from the military, Mary worked for the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. and made her home in Alexandria, Virginia for many years. She is survived by her two sisters, Lucy Moore of New Bedford and Agnes Couture of Assonet. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Anna Donovan of New Bedford, Daniel Donovan of Lakeville and Katherine Wilson of Shelton, CT. Her funeral will be Saturday, January 27, 2007, at 8:30 AM from the Donaghy Funeral Home, 465 County Street, New Bedford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in St. Julie Billiart Church, Dartmouth. Interment with military honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Bedford. Calling hours are Friday from 3-7 PM. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be sent to Women in the Military Service Memorial Foundation (WIMSA), Dept. 560, Washington, D.C. 20042-0560.

DONOVAN [Fall River MA Herald News, Providence RI Journal, Friday 23 March 2007] Donovan - Arthur J., age 88, of Fall River. March 22, 2007 Husband of Margaret E. 'Betty' (Holen) Donovan, father of (the late Arthur J. Donovan, Jr.) James C. Donovan, Michael J. Donovan, Marybeth DeNuccio, (the late Kathleen M. Rocha), Janice M. Donovan, Gerald F. Donovan, Neil R. Donovan & Carolyn M. Winnett. Funeral Saturday March 24 at 9:00 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute, 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by a mass at 10:00 AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St., Fall River. Visiting hours Friday 5-8 PM in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kathleen M. Rocha Scholarship Fund, c/o Fairhaven School Dept. 128 Washington St. Fairhaven, MA 02719 or Bristol Elder Services, 182 No Main St., Fall River, MA 02720. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery Fall River.

DONOVAN [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries Sept 2007] Newport - Leo P. Donovan, 93, of 22 Bateman Avenue, died peacefully at Forest Farm Health Care Center on Friday, August 31, 2007. He was the husband of the late Paula (Orth) Donovan. Born in Newport, RI, on October 23, 1913 and was a lifelong resident of Newport’s Fifth Ward, he was the son of the late John F. and Mary (Donovan) Donovan. Leo was a graduate of De La Salle Academy, class of 1932. In high school he participated in basketball and tennis; in 1930 was named to the all-state basketball team and in 1931 was elected basketball team captain. He spent 70 years involved in Newport County athletics as both a player and coach. In his first coaching experience, he led the St. Augustin grade school basketball team to a city and state parochial championship. In the 1930’s, he played semi-pro basketball for St. Augustin’s and Narragansett Clothing teams, which played against the top semi, and pro teams of that era. In 1938 he and his teammates of Newport Oil won the Rhode Island softball title and then traveled to Chicago to play in the World Championship Series. Leo coached football, basketball, baseball and tennis at Rogers High School, the Portsmouth Priory and St. George’s School; his teams won the state basketball championship in 1946 and tennis championship in 1947 while at Rogers. Staying true to his belief of coaching, he was one of the first coaches, if not the first, to have a female player on one of his tennis squads. He often said, with a smile, that other teams were reluctant to play for fear of losing to a girl. Leo was elected a 4th ward alderman in 1940 and resigned in 1941 to become a Newport policeman. He retired as a lieutenant in 1960. He worked mostly the night shift due to his dedication to coaching. During this time he worked at the Newport Country Club as the caddie master and club manager. While manager he oversaw President Eisenhower’s visits to the golf course. He also worked for O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, the Recreation Department, the Fire Department as a call fireman and for over 30 years he served as superintendent for Beverly Bogert’s estate “Anglesea”. The class of 1966 at St. George’s School dedicated their yearbook to Leo, stating, “He was a great person and a great athlete … his wonderful common sense and his ability to be fair and honest, and to avoid pretense…” were his attributes the students admired most. In 1996, he was inducted into the St. George’s Hall of Fame as a coach and friend. In 2002, he was inducted into the 1st class of the Newport Athletic Hall of Fame, in recognition of his athletic ability and contribution to sports on Aquidneck Island. Leo was a signature member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #8; he was a member of the Newport County Preservation Society, Redwood Library, Knights of Columbus, Ducks Unlimited and served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA. Leo is survived by his children, Paula C. Shea, the wife of late Martin Shea of Newport, RI and Winter Haven, FL, Leo P. Donovan Jr., Ph.D. of Stamford, CT, Gerard E. Donovan, and his wife Nancy, of Newport, RI; and grandchildren Christopher Shea, and his wife Amy, of Lakeland, FL, Mary Beth Shea and Patrick Shea, of Newport, RI, Rian Shea and his wife Christen, of Lakeland, FL, Regan (Donovan) Wagner, and her husband Jason, of Bel Air, MD, Corey Donovan, of Newport, RI, Jill Donovan, of San Diego, CA; great-grandchildren Daniel, Brittany, Tyler, Evan, Madelyn, Brady, Zachary and Alec and niece Joan (Vaughan) Seander of Jamestown, RI. He was the brother of the late Marguerite Harrington, Miriam Vaughan, Gertrude Collins, Reverend John F. Donovan, M.M., and Edward J. Donovan. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at 10 a.m. in St. Augustin Church, Carroll Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown, RI. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in Leo’s memory may be made to the Newport Police Relief Association, c/o Newport Police Department, 120 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are with the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840.

DONOVAN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 29 Feb 2008] New Bedford — John Patrick Donovan, 81, of New Bedford, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Florence O. (Pedro) Donovan and son of the late Jeremiah & Nora (Norton) Donovan. He was born in New Bedford and lived all his life in New Bedford. He attended Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and was formerly employed by Com Electric as a District Manager until his retirement. Mr. Donovan was a WWII Army veteran serving overseas from February 1945 to August 1946. He was a member of the Salvation Army; the Kiwanis Club and enjoyed spending time greeting and socializing at Motor-Sport Accessories of Westport. He also enjoyed traveling to Ireland and watching the Red Sox and Patriots. Survivors include his wife; a son, J. Kevin Donovan of Westport; a daughter, Jo-Ann Cole and her husband, Richard of Winthrop, Maine; 2 brothers, Michael and Richard Donovan, both of New Bedford; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Jeremiah, Andrew, Thomas and Francis Donovan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 937, New Bedford, MA 02741. Calling hours will be Friday evening from 5-8 PM. His funeral will be from the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., on Saturday at 8:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 9:00 AM. Burial at Pine Grove Cemetery.

DONOVAN (O’NEIL) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 22 May 2008] Donovan, Mary F. 'Dale' (O'Neill), 87, of Pawtucket passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Jeanne Jugan Home, Pawtucket. She was the wife of the late Maurice Donovan Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Crane) O'Neill. Mrs. Donovan had lived most of her life in Pawtucket. She graduated from Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1942. Dale had served as a nurse in the navy during World War II. She had owned and operated the former Nursing Center of Pawtucket. Mrs. Donovan was a former store nurse for the former Shepard's Department Store, Providence. She was also a former industrial nurse for the former Health Tex for 12 years, retiring in 1985. She is survived by four daughters, Patricia Donovan, Elizabeth Bruscato, Kellie Farrell, and Erin Mooney, eight brothers, Dr. John, Thomas, William, Vincent, Robert, Joseph, Paul, and Raymond O'Neill, two sisters, Nancy O'Neill and Jane Couture, eight grandchildren and one great grandson. She was the mother of the late Michael Donovan and the grandmother of the late Meghan Donovan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10am in Saint Leo The Great Church, 697 Central Avenue, Pawtucket. Burial with military honors will be in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8pm in the Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket. 

DONOVAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 4 June 2008] Donovan, Daniel J., JR. passed away May 28, 2008 at the age of 71. A memorial service will be held on Thursday June 5 at 10am at St. James Chapel in Charlestown, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road.