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HICKEY (MUNRO) [Fall River MA Herald News, Wed 10 Sep 2003] Hickey - (Munro) September 8, 2003 Mary L. Wife of the late Thomas J. Hickey. Daughter of the late John J. and Annie (Dunn) Munro. Mother of Jo - Ann St. Pierre, grandmother of Kerry L. St. Pierre, and Keith D. St. Pierre great grandmother of Brody St. Pierre. All funeral services are PRIVATE at the families request. Memorial donations in her memory to Hospice Outreach 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA. Calling Hours With Video Photo Album, Thursday 4-7 pm Relatives and friends are invited to attend. ALL arrangements are with the Hathaway Community Home For Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset. [Providence RI Journal, Wed 10 Sep 2003] Somerset - MARY L. HICKEY, 91, of Gardners Neck Road, a former saleslady, died Monday at home. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Hickey; they had been married for 63 years. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Annie (Dunn) Munro. Mrs. Hickey had been a saleslady at the former SS Kresge Co. department store in Fall River for 15 years before retiring many years ago. She had been a member for many years of the Church of the Ascension, in Fall River. She leaves a daughter, Jo-Ann St. Pierre of Somerset. She was the mother of the late Thomas J. Hickey Jr., and the sister of the late Margaret J., Francis, George and Alexander Munro. The funeral will be private.

HICKEY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 16 Dec 2003] Fairhaven -- Edmund V. Hickey, 83, of Mattapoisett died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, at Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. He was the widower of Lillian (Goodenberger) Hickey; they had been married 57 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late James and Ethel (Green) Hickey, he lived in Mattapoisett since 1961. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School. Mr. Hickey was a purchasing agent most of his life for various firms in New Bedford, Taunton, Middleboro, Avon and Wareham. He retired from Milhench Supply Co. of New Bedford in 1991. He was a charter member and past president of the Southeastern Massachusetts Purchasing Managers Association and past member of the National Association of Purchasing Managers. His most significant interest was military history and collecting military miniatures. Survivors include two sons, Michael S. Hickey and his wife, Kathy, and Alan W. Hickey, all of Mattapoisett; a daughter, Deborah MacIsaac, and her husband, Michael, of Saugerties, N.Y.; and five grandchildren, Gregory Hickey, Douglas Hickey, Daniel MacIsaac, Molly MacIssac and Abigail MacIssac. His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Fairlawn Home of Waring-Sullivan, 180 Washington St. Burial will be in Cushing Cemetery, Mattapoisett.

HICKEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 13 Sep 2004] Hickey - September 11, 2004 John Francis. Son of the late John and Sarah (Fogarty) Hickey, uncle of Nancy Accettullo, Marjorie Cantin, and John "Jack" Lowney, also survived by several other nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9am from the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10am in Saint Thomas More Church 386 Luther Ave. 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 to Diabetes Association P.O. Box 1525, Fall River, MA 02722. Calling hours Wednesday 5-8pm. [Providence RI Journal, Monday 13 Sep 2004] Somerset - John Francis Hickey, 89, formerly of Wilbur Avenue, and Wordell Lane, Little Compton, died Saturday at Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center. Born in Fall River on Dec. 12, 1914, he was a son of the late John and Sarah (Fogarty) Hickey. Mr. Hickey had taught the sixth grade in the Cranston public school system for 15 years. He then joined the Fall River public school system, where he taught language arts for grades kindergarten through sixth. He was a former member of the Fall River Educators Association and the Massachusetts Teachers Association. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in radio communications. Mr. Hickey was graduate of BMC Durfee High School. He attended Bryant College and received an undergraduate degree in 1950, and went on to briefly attend the University of Connecticut. He later attended Rhode Island College, Providence, where he earned his master's degree in education. He was a communicant of St. Thomas More Church. Mr. Hickey enjoyed reading and was an avid Red Sox fan. He leaves two nieces, Nancy Accettullo of Somerset and Marjorie Cantin of Cary, Ill.; a nephew, John Lowney of Fall River; and several other nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Margaret Lowney, Ellen Smith, Rita Martin and Patrick Hickey. The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave. Burial with military honors will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.

HIGGINS [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 9 Sept 1882] Died… In Providence… 1st, Mary A. Higgins, wife of George B. Higgins, 39.

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Mon 9 Dec 1935] On the 6th instant, Anna D., daughter of Eugene D. and the late Rose G. (Shields) Higgins. Funeral will take place from her father's residence, 160 Sixth St., Monday, December 9th at 8:15 a.m. Requiem mass in St. Raymond's Church, North Main St., at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

HIGGINS (WILLIAMS) [Fall River MA Herald News, Tues 21 Jan 1975] Mrs. Marion J. (Williams) Higgins, 63, of 320 State Ave., formerly of 198 Main Road, Tiverton, widow of Robert C. Higgins, died Monday. Born in Tiverton, she was the daughter of the late William Williams and the late Margaret (Earnshaw) Williams. She resided in Tiverton until two years ago and was a 1926 graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School. Mrs. Higgins was a member of First Primitive Methodist Church where she was also a member of the Ladies Aid Society and active in church affairs for many years. She worked in textile mills here for over 35 years and at the time of her retirement in 1971 was employed by Ashworth Brothers. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Sherrill M. Lantz of Tiverton; a brother Joseph Williams of Providence; a grandson and several nieces and nephews.

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 11 Feb 2003] Raymond F. Higgins, 73, of Curlew Way, Cotuit, Mass., and formerly of Providence, a retired insurance executive, died unexpectedly Sunday at Cape Cod Hospital, Barnstable, Mass. He was the husband of Mary E. (Donahue) Higgins. Born in Seekonk, a son of the late James and Annette (Charboneau) Higgins, he was educated in Providence and was a graduate of La Salle Academy. Mr. Higgins began his career in the insurance industry in Providence, moved to upstate New York, with the Syracuse branch of Fidelity & Casualty Co., New York; and went on to branch-manager assignments in Wethersfield, Conn., and Boston, with the Crum & Forster Insurance Co., before retiring from the home office of Crum & Forster, in Morristown, N.J., in 1985, and becoming vice president of the Mahoney & Wright Insurance Agency, South Yarmouth, Mass. He later had worked part-time for the Cape Cod Surplus Insurance Agency, Mashpee, Mass., and the Donald McCarthy Insurance Agency, Falmouth, Mass. He was an aviation and sailing enthusiast, and soloed over the Delaware Water Gap in his piper cub plane. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Raymond F. Higgins Jr. of West Hartford, Conn.; two daughters, Sheila Ann Higgins of Cary, N.C., and Leslie Marie Higgins of West Haven, Conn.; three brothers, James Higgins of Scituate, John Higgins of Glocester and Henry Higgins of Warwick; three sisters, Ruth Clarke of Pawtucket, Anne Hanewich of Bradenton, Fla., and Dorothy Gabel of Smithfield; and three grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Wianno Avenue, Osterville, Mass. Burial will be in Mosswood Cemetery, Cotuit.

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 26 March 2003] Warwick - Ralph J. Higgins III, 41, of Normandy Drive, a business owner, died Monday at home after an illness. He was the husband of Rose-Maria (Bannister) Higgins. Born in Providence, a son of Ralph J. Higgins Jr. and Barbara (Sylvia) Higgins, both of Warwick, he had lived in Warwick most of his life. He was a 1979 graduate of Pilgrim High School, and a 1983 graduate of the University of Rhode Island. Mr. Higgins had been the owner of Ocean State Fiberglass for the past 20 years. Besides his wife and his parents, he leaves a stepdaughter, Meghan M. Slezak, at home; his twin brother, William J. Higgins of Cranston; a sister, Lorie Eddy of Warwick; and two nieces. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave. Burial will be private.

HIGGINS (KEATING) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Friday 28 March 2003] Foxboro -- Edna M. Higgins, 85, a homemaker, died Tuesday in the Caritas Norwood Hospital, Norwood. She was the widow of Bernard Higgins. Born in Boston on May 3, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Ellen (McCarthy) Keating. She had been raised in Boston and Mansfield and had been educated in Boston schools. She had resided in Foxboro for 36 years. Mrs. Higgins was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, and had enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by a son, Bernard Higgins of Braintree; two daughters, Edna Koehler of Little Rock, Ark., and Maureen Higgins of Foxboro; a sister, Ellen Engelhardt of Marshfield; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Timothy and Daniel Keating. A funeral will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday in the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary's Church, Carpenter Street. Burial will take place at 1 p.m. in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

HIGGINS (TRUDON) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 8 May 2003] West Warwick - M. Ruth Higgins, 88, of Shortway Drive, a retired claims adjuster, died last Thursday at Rhode Hospital Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph B. Higgins. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Laurence P. and Ellen (Murphy) Trudon, she had lived in Providence before moving to West Warwick in 1953. She had been a claims adjuster for state Department of Employment Security until her retirement. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, and a member of Mount Pleasant Senior Citizens and the Ladies of St. Ann. She leaves two sons, Joseph B. Higgins of North Attleboro and Laurence P. Higgins of Los Angeles; a brother, Lawrence P. Trudon of Providence; and four grandchildren. She was the sister of the late John Trudon, Marion J. Borden, Helen P. Koehler, M. Alma Holt and Grace Ellinwood. The funeral will be held Saturday at 7:45 a.m. from Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Joseph Church, 854 Providence St., West Warwick. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 4 Sep 2003] Attleboro - John C. "Duke" Higgins, 84, of Fillmore, Calif., and formerly of South Attleboro, a retired postal worker, died Saturday in the Fillmore Convalescent Center. Born in Attleboro on Nov. 11, 1918, a son of the late George A. Higgins Sr. and A. Blanche (Cunningham) Higgins, he had lived in the city all his life until moving to California six months ago. A graduate of Attleboro High School, he attended the Rhode Island School of Design. Mr. Higgins had worked for the U.S. Postal service, at the money-order window of the Attleboro Post Office, for more than 20 years before he retired. An Army veteran of World War II, he had served in the Post Artillery until receiving a medical discharge. He was an accomplished artist and a drummer. Mr. Higgins was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church, where he had served as an usher and had been active in church affairs. He was a member of the Attleboro Lodge of Elks, BPOE 1014. He enjoyed music, golfing, basketball, and travelling, and had twice visited Ireland, his maternal homeland. He leaves a brother, George A. Higgins Jr. of Manhattan, N.Y.; and a sister, Elizabeth Ann Peper, a niece, Rosann Peper, and a nephew, Nicholas J. Peper, who was Mr. Higgins's caregiver, all of Fillmore. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 8 a.m. from the Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home, 126 South Main St., Attleboro, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St., Attleboro. Burial will be in the St. John's Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro.

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 13 Nov 2003] Bismarck, N.D. - Roger A. Higgins, 76, of Bismarck, a legendary schoolboy Hall of Fame athlete in Warren, and later an award-winning sports broadcaster in North Dakota, died Monday at home. He was the husband of Ramona (Bosch) Higgins. Born in Fall River on March 19, 1927, the son of Charles and Rose (Asselin) Higgins, he grew up in Warren. An All-State baseball pitcher in his junior and senior years at Warren High School, he still holds a state high school strikout record -- 215 in the 1945 regular season. He led Warren to the state Class C championship that year. As a senior, he was co-captain of the baseball, football and basketball teams. He was a member of the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame. He signed with the Boston Red Sox out of high school and pitched for several weeks for the Roanoke, Va., farm team before entering the Army for two years. After the Army, he had pitched in the minor leagues for nine years, including two seasons with the Bismarck Barons. He finished his playing career in 1957 as a pitcher, pitching coach and assistant manager for the Las Vegas Wranglers. He married his wife, a Bismarck resident, that September. He began his broadcasting career in Bismarck between baseball seasons in 1956. After holding various jobs in baseball and radio sales, he did his first play-by-play broadcast in 1961 and was named sports director for radio and television stations in Bismarck in 1964. He retired in 1989, but continued to broadcast football and basketball games of the University of Mary. He was North Dakota Sportscaster of the Year in 1971 and 1975, and was honored by a number of groups for his contributions to the community. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Elks. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Roger Higgins, who is working for the State Department in the Balkans, and Randy Higgins of Bismarck; and three daughters, Rosemary and Holly Higgins, both of Minneapolis, and Bobbi Higgins of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The funeral will be held today in Church of St. Mary, in Bismarck. Burial, will military honors, will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

HIGGINS [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Saturday 24 Apr 2004] Attleboro -- Edward Joseph Higgins Jr., 63, of Richardson Avenue, founder of American Credit Counseling Service, Plainville, died Thursday at home. He was the husband of Yvonne (Johnson) Higgins, to whom he had been married 42 years. Born in Boston on Oct. 27, 1940, he was the son of Martha (Powers) Higgins of Plainville and the late Edward Higgins Sr. He had been raised and educated in the Dorchester section of Boston, and received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Tennessee. He was a former Plainville resident, and had also maintained a residence in Cocoa Beach, Fla. Mr. Higgins was a Navy veteran, serving from 1958 to 1976. He founded his credit counseling service in 1988, and retired due to illness in 1992. Mr. Higgins was a former member of the North Attleboro/Plainville Chamber of Commerce, Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, and the United Chamber of Commerce. He had enjoyed golfing, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Karen Edgar of Attleboro; two sons, Thomas Higgins of Spokane, Wash., and Mark Higgins of North Attleboro; four sisters, Kathy Robertson of Attleboro, Margaret Chircop of North Attleboro, and Maureen McElhanon and Theresa Pedro, both of Plainville; two brothers, William Higgins of Titusville, Fla., and Francis Higgins of Plainville; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service with veteran's honors will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Commonwealth Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls. Burial is private. 

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 9 June 2004] Bristol - Henry R. Higgins, 73, of Leila Jean Drive, a retired company executive, died May 26 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late James and Annette (Charbonneau) Higgins, he had lived in Barrington for 30 years before moving to Bristol 15 years ago. Mr. Higgins had been the vice president of the former Type Setting Service Corp., of Providence, for 25 years before retiring in 2003 because of illness. An Air Force veteran, he served during the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and Boston Red Sox baseball. He leaves two daughters, Colleen M. Mello of Warren and Erin M. Bruscato of Barrington; two sons, Steven S. Higgins of Mount Airy, Md., and Henry R. Higgins Jr. of Johnston; two brothers, James Higgins of North Scituate and John Higgins of Glocester; three sisters, Ruth Clarke of Pawtucket, Dorthy Gable of Glocester and Anne Hanawich in Florida; five grandchildren; and his companion, Sue Ellen Hudson of Bristol. He was the brother of the late Raymond Higgins and Katherine Richard. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. in the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Ave. Burial will be private. 

HIGGINS [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 24 July 2004] Higgins -- Elliott Sr., age 65, of Linwood Ave., Providence, R.I., passed away Friday, July 23, 2004, at Rhode Island Hospital. The former husband of Maureen (Goncalo) Scudder. He was the son of the lated John Higgins Sr. and the late Dorothy Higgins. Survived by one son, Elliott Higgins Jr., one daughter, Dorothy Higgins Moniz, and a granddaughter, Tara Higgins, all of Fall River, MA. Also survived by three stepdaughters, Betty Cole of Beavertown, Ore., Beverly Jones of Fall River and Belinda Kindy of Lakeville, MA. Mr. Higgins's funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held Monday, July 26, 2004 at 8 p.m. in Boule Funeral Home, 615 Broadway, Fall River. Private cremation services will be at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 24 July 2004] Fall River - Elliott Higgins Sr., 85, of Linwood Avenue, Providence, formerly of Fall River, a former computer programmer, died yesterday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the former husband of Maureen (Goncalo) Scudder of Newport News, Va. Born in Fall River, a son of the late John and Dorothy Higgins, he had lived in Fall River most of his life before moving to Providence 15 years ago. Mr. Higgins had been a computer programmer at various companies for several years before retiring, and had also worked as a foreman at Frito-Lay. He was a graduate of the Community College of Rhode Island. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Besides his former wife, he leaves a son, Elliott Higgins Jr., and a daughter, Dorothy Moniz, both of Fall River; three stepdaughters, Betty Cole of Beavertown, Ore., Beverly Jones of Fall River and Belinda Kindy of Lakeville, Mass.; and a granddaughter. He was the brother of the late John Higgins. The funeral service will be held Monday at 8 p.m. in Boule Funeral Home, 615 Broadway.

HIGGINS [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 28 July 2004] Higgins -- George 75 Tiverton Monday Husband of Alice Higgins. Father of Stephen (and Jane) Higgins of Swansea. Visitation Only Wed 7 - 9 PM at Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home, 462 Main Rd (Rt 138 @ Russell Dr) Tiverton. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations in Mr. Higgins name to Tiverton Ambulance Fund, 45 Crandall Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878. [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 28 July 2004] Tiverton - George Bernard Higgins, 75, of 80 Pocasset Ave., a retired manager, died Monday at St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River. He was the husband of Alice (Moniz) Higgins; they had been married for 53 years. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Francis and Rose (DeMoura) Higgins, he had lived in Tiverton for 40 years. Mr. Higgins had been a manager at Adams Drug Store and at J.J. Newbury's, in Providence, before retiring. An Army veteran of the Korean War, and a Purple Heart recipient, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Pvt. Woodrow Silvia Post 5392, in Tiverton. Mr. Higgins was a communicant of St. Christopher Church. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Stephen Higgins of Swansea; a brother, Francis Higgins in New Jersey; and two grandchildren. He was a brother of the late Thomas Higgins. The funeral service and burial will be private.

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 25 Aug 2004] John H. Higgins, 88, of Annapolis, Md., and formerly of Providence, a retired Navy commander, Naval Academy professor, aquatic sports coach, master's swim champion, and former Olympian, died Aug. 1 at home. He was the husband of the late Betts B. (Brehm) Higgins. Born in Providence, the son of the late Herbert G. and Betsy (Wild) Higgins, he had lived in Maryland for 60 years, and previously had lived in Providence for 25 years. A member of the 1936 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team, competing in the breaststroke in Berlin, and a three-time NCAA All-American swimmer, he had broken as many as five world records in a single meet. At one time, he held 10 world records and 21 U.S. records. In later years, he was an 18-time champion in masters' swimming, until his knee operations in 1979. Cmdr. Higgins was a 1940 graduate of Ohio State University. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was assigned to Pensacola, Fla., to train pilots in swimming and sea survival, including how to exit a sinking plane. After his release, in January 1946, he was recalled to active duty the next month, to continue the swimming and survival programs at Pensacola. In 1950, he was assigned to the U.S. Naval Academy, in Annapolis, as director of aquatics instruction, including water polo, and coach of varsity swimming and diving. In 1954, he was promoted to commander and left active duty, but continued at the Academy as a civilian instructor and associate professor, until 1973. During those years, he taught thousands of midshipmen, sent Navy swimmers and divers to the Olympics, and took U.S. swimming and diving teams to the European World University and the Pan American Games. In the 1960s, he was inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage and Aquatics Halls of Fame and the Ohio State University Sports Hall of Fame. He leaves a son, John H. Higgins III of Winter Park, Fla.; a daughter, Joan Graham of Annapolis; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Elizabeth Schaffner. A memorial service will be held Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis. Inurnment will be in the Columbarium. 

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 16 Jan 2005] Higgins, Mary T., 91, of Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence died Thursday at home. A lifelong resident of Providence, she was a daughter of the late H. Augustus & Sarah (McGinn) Higgins. Miss Higgins was a teacher in the Providence School System for 47 years, most of which was spent at the Gilbert Stuart Middle School. She was a 1934 Graduate of the RI College of Education earning a M. Ed. From Boston University. She matriculated at Emerson College for 3 years. Miss Higgins was past president of the Educational Theater Association of RI and an honorary life member of the New England High School Drama Festival Council. She instructed Young People's School for the Performing Arts after her retirement. She was a member of several alumnae groups as well as the Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizens and the North Providence Senior Citizens. She is survived by her sister Anastasia M. Higgins and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Sarah C. Devenish, Augustus F. Higgins, and George B. Higgins. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. From the Hoey-Arpin-Williams-King Funeral Home, 168 Academy Ave., Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Academy Avenue at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Saint Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling Hours will be Monday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Blessed Sacrament Church Renovation Fund would be deeply appreciated.

HIGGINS (DOLAN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 1 Feb 2005] Higgins, Ruth E., 93, formerly of Harris Avenue, died Sunday at the West Shore Health Center. Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late RI State Representative Martin F. Dolan and Annie (Schwenke) Dolan. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Higgins, Sr. Mrs. Higgins worked with her sisters at her family's business, Dolan Drug Store, in Cranston for many years. She was a graduate of St. Xavier Academy and a communicant of St. Matthew Church. She is survived by a son, Joseph F. Higgins, Jr., of Mystic, CT. Two granddaughters, Jennifer Wilkerson and Melissa Pierce. Three great granchildren; Haleigh Wilkinson and Zachary and Elizabeth Riley Pierce all of North Carolina. She also leaves a nephew Daniel Donahue of Jamestown. An hour of visitation will be observed between 8:15 and 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. Her funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. from the Stapleton-Barry-Holdredge Funeral Home, 684 Park Avenue, Cranston. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew Church, Elmwood Avenue at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery. 

HIGGINS FINN [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 4 Aug 2005] Higgins Finn -- Alma R., 88, of 2045 G.A.R. Highway, passed away in Swansea Aug. 2. Widow of James F. Higgins. A funeral Mass will be offered Friday in St. Patrick Church, Somerset, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be Thursday 6-8 at the Silva-Faria Somerset Funeral Home, 84 County St. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be mailed to Wegener’s Granulomatosis Association, P.O. Box 28660, Kansas City, MO 64188-8660.

HIGGINS (RYAN) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 10 Sep 2006] Higgins: of Fairhaven, formerly of Mattapoisett, Helen R. (Ryan), 64. Wife of Leonard Connolly Higgins. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett. Her funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with a Mass at 10 at St. Anthony's Church. Burial will be private.

HIGGINS [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Monday 2 Oct 2006] Attleboro - Michael S. Higgins, 64, of Bambury Lane, Attleboro, a loving father and grandfather, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Christine K. (Kennedy) Higgins, who died on Dec. 7, 2005. Michael was born in Buffalo, N.Y. on Feb. 18, 1942. He was employed as a Loss Control Manager for Aetna Insurance Company in Buffalo. In 1977, Mr. Higgins and his family settled in Attleboro where he was employed as a Loss Control Manager for Crum & Forster in Boston for a number of years. Later, he was self-employed for five years as an insurance inspector of golf courses along the East coast. An avid golfer, Mr. Higgins was a longtime member of the Foxboro Country Club. He enjoyed bird watching and nature. During the early 1980s, Mr. Higgins was also a member of the Attleboro School Committee for four years. Michael is survived by his two loving sons: Sean M. Higgins and his wife, Kristy of Simi Valley, Calif., and Eric G. Higgins and his wife, Kimberly of Taunton; and his five beloved grandchildren: Matthew Higgins, Michael Higgins, Ashley Hosa, Samantha Higgins and Riley Higgins. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006 from 4 - 8 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006 at 10 a.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home by the Rev. Sandra Fitz-Henry, Pastor of the Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro. Family and friends are cordially invited. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Higgins' memory may be made to: The American Lung Association of MA, 25 Spring St., Walpole, MA 02081.

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Monday 15 Oct 2007] Higgins, Patrick M., 26, of Terryville, CT., died Saturday October 13th at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. He was born in Hartford, CT. son of Patrick and Mary Ann Higgins of Foster R.I. He received his Bachelors Degree for Central Connecticut State University and was employed by I.M.T.L of Plainville. He was a member of the CT. Governors Foot Guard and enjoyed outdoor sports and activities. Besides his parents he is survived by his brother Michael Higgins of Foster, R.I.; his aunts and uncles Peggy Ann and Robert Granquist of New Hartford, CT., Mary Higgins of Windsor Locks, David Calabrese of Southbury; and several cousins. Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, October 17 at St. Paul's Church, Foster, RI for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Family and friends may call at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect St., Rockville, CT. on Tuesday from 5-7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 16 Jan 2008] Higgins, Kevin M., Sr., 61, of Surrey Lane, passed away peacefully Monday at home. He was the beloved husband of Lois J. (Mitchell) Higgins for 38 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Philip and Margaret (Campbell) Higgins. Mr. Higgins received his BS in Mathematics and his Masters in Computer Science from the University of Rhode Island. He was a computer scientist/ mathematician and was on the forefront of the development of artificial intelligence applications. Throughout his career he worked for the NUSC and other Department of Defense contractors, most recently AFST. He served with the RI National Guard for 6 years. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Woodland Golf Course. Legend has it, his only hole-in-one occurred while there was an open bar. He was interested in genealogy and enjoyed traveling; especially to Ireland which he would visit every couple of years. On his most recent trip he located his second cousin and the original family farm. He was a communicant of St. Francis de Sales Church. Besides his wife, he leaves his son, Kevin M. Higgins, Jr. of Scarsdale, NY; two brothers, Philip E. Higgins of East Greenwich and Robert J. Higgins of Jupiter, FL; and his four beloved grandchildren, Caroline, Cole, Cameron and Caitlin Higgins. His Funeral will be held on Friday at 8:45 a.m. from the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School Street, North Kingstown. Burial will be in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Odyssey Healthcare Foundation, 100 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 will be appreciated. 

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 19 Jan 2008] Higgins, Melvin V., Sr., 80, of Warwick died Wed., at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Bernice (Sutherland) Higgins. Born in Providence a son of the late Clifton L. and Mildred F. (Battey) Higgins, Melvin served in the US Army during WWII, the US Navy during the Korean War and the Air Force reserves transferring to the RIANG retiring in 1985 as a Master Sergeant. He was the recipient of the Meritorious Service Award and Air Force Commendation Medal in 1985. He worked as a Foreman at Quonset Point for 29 years until its closure in 1973 and had worked for Walts Roast Beef, Morris and Brooms, Gtech and A& H Manufacturing. Mr. Higgins was a member of William Shields Post #43 Warwick, a Past Master of Corinthian Lodge, now affiliated with Thomas Smith Webb Lodge #43 F.& A.M., was the oldest Past High Priest of Providence RAC #1 and had been a member of Calvary Commandery. Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters Deborah A. Porter and her husband James, Beverly D. Higgins, Bonnie Teague and her husband Francis, three sons Gordon D. Higgins and his wife Deborah, Melvin V. Higgins, Jr. and his wife Joann, Scott S. Higgins and his wife Joann L. all of Warwick. His brother Donald P. Higgins of Cranston, sister Rilma F. Summerer of Warwick; 15 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. Funeral service will be Tue. at 9 a.m. at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Calling hours Monday from 4-8 p.m. Burial with military honors at RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers gifts to Leukemia Society, 1150 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 or to a Charity of your Choice. [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 20 Jan 2008] CORRECTED OBITUARY Higgins, Melvin V., Sr., who died on Wednesday was also the brother of the late Roland L. Higgins. 

HIGGINS [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 20 Oct 2007] Higgins, Luke A. 'Butch' 62, of Blanche Avenue, passed away peacefully Friday, October 19, 2007 at home. He was the husband of Jeanne (Lacombe) Higgins. Born in West Warwick, he was the son of the late Luke and Elsie (Kulasewski) Higgins. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Allison Higgins of Woonsocket, his son, Matthew Higgins of Cumberland, four sisters, Sarah Chomka of Cumberland, Patricia Higgins of West Warwick, Ann Lawrence of Hope Valley, and Mary Higgins, RSM of West Warwick, several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Monday, October 22, 2007 at 9am from the O'Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Saint Joan of Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8pm.

HIGGINSON (MULLEN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 22 Jan 2004] Louise (Mullen) Higginson, 81, of Walpole, Mass., and North Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Somerset, a former home-economics teacher, died Friday at Wayside Hospice, Wayland, Mass., after an illness. She was the former wife of Edward J. Higginson III of Sarasota, Fla. Born and raised in Fall River, the daughter of the late James H. Mullen Sr. and Eunice (Twigg) Mullen, she had lived on Long Island, N.Y., for 20 years, and then returned to Somerset, where she had lived before retiring to North Fort Myers. Ms. Higginson had been a home-economics teacher for more than 20 years, in Belchertown, Dighton, and Sharon, Mass., and finally at Talbot Middle School, in Fall River, from where she retired in 1982. She was a member of the Bristol County Retired Teachers Association. A 1940 graduate of BMC Durfee High School, and a 1944 graduate of Framingham State College, she also had studied at the University of Rhode Island. Ms. Higginson was a member of the Southwest Florida Symphony Society, and a former member of the Fall River Historical Society, the Fall River Country Club, and the Somerset Women's Club. She was also a Girl Scout leader. She leaves three daughters, Sharon L. Pickering of Medfield, Mass., Nancy Higginson Wright of Hanover, Mass., and Pamela L. Collins of Tanzania, Africa; a son, Edward J. Higginson IV of Berkley, Mass.; a brother, Robert T. Mullen Sr. of Somerset; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late James H. Mullen Jr. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Church of Our Saviour, 2112 County St. (Route 138). Burial will be private.

HILLMAN (CURRAN) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Saturday 29 Oct 2005] Cumberland -- Ellen T. Hillman, 92, of Jefferson City, Mo.and formerly of Cumber land, R.I., died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, in Oak Tree Villas, Jefferson City. She was the wife of the late Raymond K. Hillman. Born on July 10, 1913 in North Attleboro, Mass., she was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary A. (Mullaney) Curran. She was a communicant of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Holts Summit, Mo., and formerly a communicant of St. John Vianney Church, Cumberland. She was a graduate of North Attleboro High School. Mrs. Hillman was a social skills tutor at the former Nazareth Hall School, North Attleboro, and a reading skills tutor at St. John the Evangelist School in Attleboro for many years. She leaves one daughter, Maryanne H. Danforth of Jefferson City; one son, Kenneth R. Hillman of Lajas, Puerto Rico; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren and 11 stepgreat-grandchildren. She was also the sister of the late Mary A. Curran and two infant brothers. Her funeral will be held Monday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. in St. John Vianney Church, Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, R.I. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, North Attleboro. Arrangements are under the direction of the J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, Cumberland, R.I.

HINCH [Newport RI Daily News, Wednesday 25 Feb 1914] Hinch - In Fall River, 23d inst., Bridget Dinah, wife of Thomas Hinch.

HINCHEY (RYAN) [Providence RI, Journal, Thurs 6 Sep 1973] Hinchey, Mary A. (Ryan). Sept. 4, 1973. Daughter of the late Roger and Mary (McCarlin) Hinchey. Residence formerly of Chalkstone Avenue. Funeral from the J.F. Skeffington Chapel, 925 Chalkstone Ave., Friday at 8 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Assumption at 9 a.m.

HINDLEY (McKEE) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 12 August 2007] Hindley, Jean (McKee), 89, of Great Road died Saturday, August 11 at Haven Health Center of Greenville, Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Norman Hindley. Born in Springfield, MA, a daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Downey) McKee, she had lived in Cumberland and Lincoln for most of her life. Mrs. Hindley was a music teacher and nursery school teacher in Cumberland before working as a music teacher at the Pawtucket Day Nursery, Pawtucket before retiring. She is survived by two sons, Douglas Hindley of Lincoln and Norman D. Hindley of Oahu, HI; three grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Norman McKee. Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 14 at 10 A.M. at Bellows-Falso Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln. Burial will be in Moshassuck Cemetery, Central Falls. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Hindley's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, RI Chapter, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906-5215 would be appreciated. 

HINES [Providence RI Journal, Monday 5 Apr 2004] West Warwick - Thomas F. Hines, 82, of Perry Street, a retired plumber, died yesterday at Greenwood House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Warwick. He was the husband of Mildred E. (Johnson) Hines. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late William J. and Ellen (Kelley) Hines. Mr. Hines had worked for the former Bookbinder Plumbing and Heating Co., retiring in 1985. He had previously worked at the former American Plumbing & Heating Co., Providence, for over 25 years. He was a member of the former Plumbers Local 28, now Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 51. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Gen. George Patton's Third Corps of Army Engineers. Mr. Hines was a past commander of VFW Post 9329, Oaklawn, Cranston. He was a member of American Legion Post 2, the Blinded Veterans Association, and the Disabled American Veterans. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Ann E. Hurst of Warwick; two brothers, James Hines of Arlington, Va., and John Hines of Huron, Ohio; and a grandson. He was the brother of the late Helen, Richard, William and George Hines, and Katherine Sullivan. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8 a.m. from R. Potvin & Son Funeral Home, 45 Curson St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in SS. Peter & Paul Church, Highland Street. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

HINES [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 9 June 2004] Austin K. Hines, 80, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of Cumberland, a retired divisional field engineer, died Saturday at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Marjorie (Wheeler) Hines. Born in Cumberland on July 4, 1923, a son of John and Katherine (Clarke) Hines, he had lived in the town for 35 years, and in Sudbury, Mass., for 33 years, before moving to Florida 16 years ago. He was a graduate of Brown University. Mr. Hines had worked for Seiter Corp., in Waltham, Mass., for 40 years before retiring. A veteran of World War II, he had served in Italy as a B-17 bomber pilot. Mr. Hines was a member of the Suncoast Mummers String Band. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Carol Pillion of Nantucket, Mass., and Suzanne Foley of Sudbury; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

HINES (McQUEEN) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 15 Dec 2006] Hines, Cynthia M. (McQueen), died December 5, 2006. Daughter of Rhenae H. (McQueen) Ellis. Mother of Cornelius R.and Andrea C. Hines. Sister of James W. Jr., Dainette J, and Rheta L. Ellis. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 4pm in the Beacon Avenue Church, 103 Beacon Avenue. Visiting hours 3 pm at the church.

HINES (MORIARTY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 20 Sept 2007] Hines, Dorothy E. (Moriarty), 86, died Monday September 10, 2007 at Scalabrini Villa Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late John F. Hines. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Elizabeth (Dooley) Moriarty. She graduated from St. Patricks Cathedral High School and worked in New York City prior to her marriage. Living in Europe for several years with her husband and young family, she was integral in her husbands success as a foreign representative for Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company. She returned to the United States in 1959, settling in Warwick. Upon her husbands retirement she moved to Florida, and returned to Warwick after his death. Following a debilitating stroke in 1999 she became a resident of Scalabrini Villa, where she was loved and admired by the staff and other residents for her feisty and independent spirit. She is survived by her son John and wife Susan of South Kingstown; her daughter Janine and husband Peter of Bensalem, PA as well as five grandchildren, John, Sarah, Thomas, Meghan, and Christopher and three great grandchildren, Emerson, Jack, and Sawyer. She was the sister of the late Gerard Moriarty. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday September 22nd at 11:00 am in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick, where she was a founding member. Interment will be private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers donations to Scalabrini Villa Staff Appreciation Fund, 860 North Quidnessett Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 in her memory will be appreciated. 

HIRD (RILEY) [Newport RI Daily News, On-Line Obituaries, August 2007; Providence RI Journal, Sunday 12 August 2007] Pawtucket - Loretta A. (Riley) Hird, 87, of Portsmouth, died Friday, August 10, 2007, at the Heatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Newport. Mrs. Hird was the beloved wife of the late John W. Hird, Jr. She was born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Flemming) Riley. She lived most of her life in Pawtucket, moving to Portsmouth 5 years ago. Loretta was a teacher in the Pawtucket school system. She was past president of the Tabernacle Society of St. Leo’s Church. Loretta leaves three daughters, Elizabeth H. Morley of Portsmouth, A. Melanie Cherry of New Jersey and Dartmouth and Mary Margaret Hird of Pawtucket; two sons, Robert J. Hird of Rehoboth and John T. Hird of North Providence; 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John, James and Raymond Riley, Rita Sullivan and Mary Duffy. The funeral will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2007, from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in the Church of St. Leo the Great, 699 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, at 10 a.m. to which relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours in the funeral home Monday, August 13, 2007, 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ARC of Blackstone Valley, 115 Manton Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861 in Mrs. Hird's memory. 

HOAG (BURNS) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 4 Dec 2005] Hoag, Rosemary P. (Burns), 84, of Narragansett and Stuart, FL died on November 30, 2005 in Stuart. She was the wife of the late Kevin J. Hoag. She was born in Cumberland a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Mary A. (Dunn) Burns. Mrs. Hoag was a graduate of Rhode Island College and was a teacher employed by the Providence School System. She is survived by her loving children, Kevin (Marie) Hoag of Stuart, William P. (Joan) Hoag of NH, Matthew J. Hoag of HI, Patricia M. Hoag of Warwick and Dennis J. Hoag of No. Kingstown. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late William Burns. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home South County Chapel, 1111 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Veronica Chapel, Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Tuesday 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. 

HODGKINSON (KELLY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 4 Jan 2005] Pawtucket - Catherine "Kitty" Hodgkinson, 96, of Park Street, a former saleslady, died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Carleton E. Hodgkinson. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Catherine (Shine) Kelly. Mrs. Hodgkinson had been a saleslady at Ann & Hope Outlet Co. in Cumberland for many years. She was a member of the Slater View Senior Citizens Club for 17 years, which she served as president. She was also a member of the Sacred Heart Club, Burns Manor Club and the BVCAP Club, all of Pawtucket. Mrs. Hodgkinson was known for the Irish bread she would make for Mayor James Doyle. She leaves three sons, Thomas Hodgkinson of Coventry, Earl Hodgkinson of Warwick, and Daniel Hodgkinson of Woonsocket; two daughters, Marcia Hodgkinson of Pawtucket and Catherine M. Roche of Edgewater, Fla; and 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She was mother of the late John D. Hodgkinson, and a sister of the late Martin, John and Bridget Ann Kelly. The funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in Sacred Heart Church, 38 Park St. Burial will be in North Burial Ground, Providence.

HODNETT (McPHILLIPS) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 15 Aug 2004] Catherine B. "Berna" (McPhillips) Hodnett, 79, of Edina, Minn., formerly of James Street, East Providence, died Thursday at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina. She was the wife of Jack Hodnett. They had been married for 55 years. Born in East Providence on Oct. 22, 1924, she had lived in East Providence before moving to Minnesota in 1949. Mrs. Hodnett was a graduate of Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing, Providence. She had been a member of League of Catholic Women, the Tuesday Club seniors' ministry, and the parish funeral-reception ministry. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters, Patricia Bergaus of St. Louis Park, Minn., Catherine Elison of Jacksonville, Fla., Mary Conley of Des Moines, Iowa, and Amy Hodnett of Apple Valley, Minn.; a son, John Hodnett of Apple Valley; a sister, Shirley Harrington of East Greenwich; and seven grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Church of Our Lady of Grace, Edina. Burial will be private.

HOEGEN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 2 June 2005] Hoegen, Susan C., 47, of Holly Hills, FL, formerly of North Kingstown, died Monday at Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach, FL. She was the companion of Frank Neigerhelman. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Martin Hoegen of Providence and Carole (Foster) O'Donnell of Warwick. She worked in the tourism industry in Florida. She enjoyed the beach and loved animals. Besides her parents and companion, she leaves a son, Dameon P. Harrington of West Warwick; two brothers, Michael A. Hoegen of North Kingstown and Mick A. Hoegen of Warwick; and three sisters, Karen A. Sherlock of Coventry, Magen A. Hoegen of Providence and Rhonda J. Rohelia of Chepachet. The Funeral and Burial will be private. Arrangements by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home of North Kingstown.

HOEY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 2 March 2003] Newport - Thomas G. Hoey, 82, of 70 Harrison Ave., a business owner, died Wednesday at Village Home. Born in Manila, the Phillipines, he was a son of the late Navy Capt. G.B. and Isabel Hoey. Mr. Hoey had been an antiques dealer who owned a shop on Franklin Street. He was a highly decorated Navy veteran of World War II, and served as a fighter pilot. He was awarded a Purple Heart, and was credited with shooting down four Japanese Zeros. He loved sailing. He often conducted his business affairs from the Black Pearl restaurant. The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

HOEY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 7 April 2007] Hoey, Margaret, 97, of Brentwood Nursing Home, died Thursday. She was a long time resident of Great Neck, Long Island, where she was a school teacher. She leaves a sister in law Alice (Dunn) Hoey and was sister of the late John Hoey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10am in St Gregory Church, Cowessett Rd., Warwick. Arrangements by Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home.

HOEY (DUNN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 14 August 2007] Hoey, Alice D., 83, formerly of Paterson Street, a former employee of the Warwick School Department, died Sunday at the Seasons in East Greenwich. She was the wife of the late John J. Hoey. Born in Providence a daughter of the late A. Gerard and Mary A. (Fitzpatrick) Dunn, she was a Warwick resident for over 50 years. She had also worked in the family business, the Swift-McNutt Company of RI for many years. She was a graduate of Elmhurst Academy, Convent of the Sacred Heart and Edgewood Secretarial School. She was a former member of the Dunes Club. She leaves a sister: Mary Hyde of Warwick and two brothers: Gerard M. Dunn of Charlestown, and Bernard D. Dunn of Alexandria, Virginia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 9:30 in St. Gregory the Great Church, Cowesett Rd., Warwick. Calling hours are omitted. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Greenwich. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Seasons, 5 St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, R.I. 02818 or Hospice Care of R.I., 169 George St., Pawtucket, R.I. 02860. Arrangements by Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home.

HOFFMAN (KILEY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 7 Dec 2004] Grayce (Kiley) Hoffman, 90, of Denville, N.J., and formerly of Pawtucket, died Sunday at Franciscan Oaks, in Denville. She was the wife of the late Charles Hoffman. Born in Pawtucket on March 23, 1914, she had lived in the city for 21 years before moving to Little Neck, N.Y., where she had lived until 2000. Mrs. Hoffman leaves two sons, Charles Hoffman of North Wales, Pa., and Thomas Hoffman of Morristown, N.J.; a daughter, Christina Lucey of Corona del Mar, Calif.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9 a.m. in the Church of the Assumption, in Morristown.

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 21 Aug 2003] Cumberland - James E. "SEAMUS" Hogan, 69, of 67 Maybury St., a retired manager for the former Carol Cable Co., Lincoln, died yesterday in Mount St. Rita Health Center. He was the husband of Lea (LeTellier) Hogan. Born on Nov. 24, 1933, in Warwick, a son of the late Patrick J. and Bridget E. (Madigan) Hogan, he had resided in Cumberland for 40 years, previously living in Pawtucket. He had been a manager at Carol Cable for 34 years, retiring in 1996. He was a 10-year veteran of the Air Force, serving in the Korean War. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Cheryl A. Chase of Cranston and Susannah M. Hogan of Lincoln; three sisters, Anne Mulvey of Rumford, and Eileen Meehan and Patricia Hops, both of Pawtucket; and a grandson. He was the brother of the late Margaret Hogan, Mary Hops, John Hogan, Thomas Hogan and Catherine Drape. A funeral with military honors will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., Route 122, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Historic St. Joseph Church, Mendon Road. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

HOGAN (SWEENEY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 6 Jan 2004] Hogan (Sweeney) -- Mary, age 92, of Fall River, formerly Somerset, MA & Tiverton, RI. Wife of the late John J. Hogan, mother of John J. Hogan, Jr. & Margaret Rose Burns. Also survived by 4 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Thurs. Jan. 8, 2004, at 9:00AM from the Waring - Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00AM in St. Patrick's Church, South St. Somerset. Relatives and friends invited. Memorial contribution may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc. of MA 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge MA 02140-1102. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Somerset. [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 6 Jan 2004] Fall River - Mary G. (Sweeney) Hogan, 92, of North Main Street, a homemaker, died Saturday in the Sarah Brayton Skilled Nursing Care Center. She was the wife of the late John J. Hogan. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret R. (Gregerson) Sweeney, she had lived in Somerset since 1965. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church and a former parishioner of St. Theresa Church, Tiverton. She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School. She leaves a son, John J. Hogan Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Margaret Rose Burns of Rutherfordton, N.C., four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County St., with a funeral Mass at 10 in St. Patrick's Church, 306 South St. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 15 Mar 2004] Pawtucket - Patricia Hogan, 68, of School Street, died Saturday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget (Madigan) Hogan. Miss Hogan was a past president of the Summit Association for the Handicapped of Rhode Island, and a member for 40 years. She leaves a sister, Ann Mulvey of Rumford. She was the sister of the late Catherine Drape, Eilleen Meehan, and Mary, Margaret, James, John, and Thomas Hogan. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from Prata Funeral Home, 372 Broadway, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Joseph Church, Walcott Street. Cremation will follow.

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 27 Apr 2004] Cranston - Joseph Hogan, 74, of Lawrence, Mass., and formerly of Cranston, a city tax collector, died Sunday at home. Born in Lawrence, he was a son of Francis X. and Alice C. (Dorman) Hogan. Mr. Hogan was a tax collector for the City of Lawrence. He was an amateur birder. He leaves four daughters, Deborah Hogan of Bristol, Karen Reynolds of Attleboro, Maureen Donahoe of Canton, Mass., and Tisha Hogan of Cranston. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday in the St. Augustine Chapel of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, 124 Ames St., Lawrence. Burial will be in the West Parish Cemetery, in Andover, Mass. 

HOGAN (WHITE) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 10 Aug 2004] Cumberland - Anna J. Hogan, 92, of Hayfield Lane, a retired principal clerk, died yesterday at the Ballou Home for the Aged, in Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late M. William Hogan. Born on July 1, 1912, in Somerville, Mass., a daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget (Donahue) White, she had lived in Watertown, Mass., before moving to Cumberland in 1978. Mrs. Hogan had worked for the Watertown Health Department for 20 years before retiring as principal clerk in 1974. She was a member and former treasurer of the Chimney Hill Tenants Association, and a member of the Peter Claver Guild at Boston College High School. She leaves a son, Kenneth Hogan of Cumberland; and three grandsons, Michael Hogan of Warwick and William and Christopher Hogan, both of Cumberland. She was a sister of the late Patrick, John, Alfred and Thomas Hogan and Sara Mallhan. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. (Route 122), with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. John Vianney Church, Diamond Hill Road. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, in Malden, Mass.

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 18 Oct 2004] Francis W. Hogan, 75, of the Vermont Veterans Home, North Street, Bennington, Vt., formerly of Warwick, a retired ship fitter, died Thursday at the home. He was the companion of the late Mary Rubeira. Born in Johnston, a son of the late Francis and Alice (Dewey) Hogan, he had been a resident of Warwick, Cranston and North Kingstown before moving to Vermont in 1997. Mr. Hogan had been a ship fitter for Electric Boat for 15 years before retiring. He was formerly employed by Leesona Corp. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Ballard-Hobart American Legion Post 36, Ludlow, Vt. He leaves a son, Francis W. "Billy" Hogan Jr. of Warwick; a sister, Ann M. Wilson of Bristol; his former wife, Dorothy K. Hogan of Silver Springs, Fla.; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 9 Dec 2004] Cranston - Edmund A. Hogan, 78, of Park Avenue, a retired cook, died Monday in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late Edward J. and Frances (Delaney) Hogan, he had lived in Cranston for 20 years after he moved from Providence. He was a cook in several Rhode Island restaurants, retiring in 1991. Mr. Hogan was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre during the liberation of the Philippines. He was awarded the Bronze Star. He is survived by three sons, Timothy Hogan of Coventry, William Hogan of West Warwick, and Edward Hogan of Coventry; five daughters, Colleen Ferrante of West Warwick, Kerin Gaudet of Coventry, Kathleen Bonang of Maine, Jennie Friel of Coventry, and Sherry Harley of California; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late William Hogan. His funeral will be tomorrow at 8 a.m. from the Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, with a service at 9 a.m. in the chapel of the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Burial with full military honors will follow.

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 20 Mar 2005] Hogan, Michael T., 51, of Palm Beach Avenue in Narragansett, died Thursday, March 17th in Coventry. Born in Burrillville, a son of John P. Hogan and the late Mary E. (Hall) Hogan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Pt. Judith Road in Narragansett on Monday at 10 a.m.

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 23 June 2005] Hogan, Mary R., 83, of Hardig Brook Village, Centerville Road, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at home after a long illness. Born on May 2, 1922 in  Providence, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Ann (O'Gara) Hogan. Mary lived in Edgewood section of Cranston before moving to Warwick in 1972. She was employed as an administrative assistant for Whittet-Higgins Company of Central Falls for 30 years before retiring in 1984. She was a communicant of St. Timothy Church for many years. Mary was the sister of the late William F. Hogan. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Marie F. Hogan and her cousin Anna Foley both of Warwick. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane. Visitation Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Artificial Kidney Center of Warwick, 1775 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886 will be appreciated. 

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 14 Nov 2005] Hogan, Earl J., 92, formerly of Mulhearn Dr., died Sunday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Rosetta (McGeehan) Hogan. Born in Warwick, he was a son of the late William and Loretto (Darcy) Hogan and had lived in Warwick for many years. He was a Cost analyst and estimator for Entwhistle Mfg., Cranston for over 22 years. He had later worked for the Warwick School Department at Norwood Elementary School until retirement. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he served as an aircraft mechanic in the North Africa/Europe/Middle Eastern Theater and was a member of the William Shields Post American Legion. Recently Earl has most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his children Robert E. Hogan and Earlene A. Madonna, grandchildren, Michael Madonna, Kyla Kenney, Robert Madonna, Michael Hogan, four great-grandchildren and two brothers, James and Robert Harrop. He was the stepson of the late James Harrop and brother of the late Lillian Quinn, John and Chester Hogan. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 8 A.M. from the Robert Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Coventry. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 A.M. in SS. John & Paul Church. Burial with Military Honors in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Tuesday 4-7 P.M. 

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 12 Dec 2005] Hogan, Timothy P., 55, of Lear Dr., died peacefully at home on Saturday. He was the husband of Karlene A. (Cooper) Hogan. Born in Providence, a son of Jean (DeBeaulieu) Gardner and her husband Maynard and the late Edmund Hogan. He had been a resident of Coventry for the past 20 years. Timothy was a welder at Electric Boat in Quonset for over 20 years before retiring in 1998. He was a Vietnam veteran serving in the Army. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Keith Petersen and his wife Donna, Kevin Petersen, three brothers, William and Edward Hogan and Charles Gardner, five sisters, Colleen Ferrante, Kerin Gaudet, Kathleen Bonang, Jeannie Friel and Judith Sibley, and two step-grandchildren, Andrew and Brad. His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. from the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in SS John & Paul Church, Coventry. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Tuesday 3:30-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Neely House, 950 Washington St., Box 716, Boston, MA 02111 will be appreciated. 

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 28 Feb 2006] Hogan, Francis G., 79, of Countryside Drive died unexpectedly Saturday, February 25 at Landmark Medical center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Irene (Trzuskowski) Hogan. Mr. and Mrs. Hogan were married 46 years on May 9. Born in Providence, a son of the late Frank M. and Gladys (Davis) Hogan, he had lived in Cumberland for the past 34 years. Mr. Hogan began his career with the Providence Journal Company in the Display advertising sales department from 1951-56. He joined the Outlet Company Advertising Department as the assistant advertising manager from 1956-67. He was the Art Director for Thomson Advertising from 1965-67. He became the Advertising Director for Apex, Inc., Pawtucket in 1967 and retired in June 1993. He was educated at Holy Name Grammar School and was a 1944 graduate of LaSalle Academy. He graduated from the Vesper George School of Art in 1950 and attended evening classes at Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. Mr. Hogan was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. He was a communicant of St. Joan of Arc, Cumberland and was a helper in the SPRED Program of the Church from 1997-99. He was President of Mercymount Country Day School Parents Association in 1979. He was an advisor with Junior Achievement to High School business students sponsored by the Outlet Company. He was a member of the Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra from 1983-1994, serving as publicity director for 5 years and as vice president for 1 year. Mr. Hogan was a member of the Pawtucket YMCA from 1973-1999. He was committee member of Troop #1, Arnold Mills, Boy Scouts of America 1972-1982. He was a former member of East Providence Council #1528, Knights of Columbus. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mary Beth Hogan of Lincoln; 2 sons, David F. Hogan of Pawtucket and Robert M. Hogan of Lincoln; and a brother, Charles E. Hogan of Cranston. The funeral will be held Thursday, March 2 at 8:45 A.M. from the Bellows-Falso Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in Holy Name Church, 99 Camp Street, Providence. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Hogan's memory to the American Diabetes Association, 222 Richmond Street, Suite 204, Providence, RI 02903 or the Cumberland Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 would be appreciated.

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 13 June 2006] Hogan, John B. 'Jack', age 75, of Cranston/Edgewood and Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 11, at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a three week battle with brain cancer. Jack, son of the late John and Inez (Egan) Hogan, was born November 12, 1930 in Providence, RI. He was married to Barbara (Crafton) Hogan for 53 years. He was the father of seven beautiful children; his beloved Patty, whom he took such wonderful care of; Kathy and her husband Allan McCrillis; Michael and his fiance' , Kim Marquis; John and his wife, Diane; Susan Eliason; Barbara and her husband, Peter Rios; and Thomas. He had 13 wonderful grandchildren whom he was most proud of: Alison, John, Susan and Brian McCrillis; Katherine, Michael and his namesake, Jack Hogan; Andrew and Matthew Hogan, Stephanie and Eric Eliason; and Sarah and Sophie Beron. He is also survived by Mary Ellen Hogan, David Beron, and John Eliason, the parents of his grandchildren. In addition, he has eight step-grandchildren. He also leaves a brother; James and his wife Camille of Johnston. Jack graduated from La Salle Academy in 1948. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in November, 1955. In high school he was a star baseball player. He loved the game of baseball; he coached for Tyler School, CYO Baseball and the Edgewood-South Elmwood Senior League. Jack's love of sports included the Boston Red Sox, the PC Friars and golfing with his friends. He was a communicant of St. Paul Church, a member of the Sons of Irish Kings, the Pawtuxet Athletic Club, the St. Paul's Knights of Columbus, the Friday afternoon Bowling Green-Midville Golf League, the Rhode Island Club in Largo, Florida, the New England Club, and the Top of the World Golf Club in Clearwater, Florida. Jack had worked for the Narragansett Electric Company for 41 years starting at the Manchester Street Power Station. He was later elected President and then Business Agent of Local 310 of the Brotherhood of Utility Workers of N.E. Jack had many friends and he was loved by all. He will be sadly missed. Visiting hours, Wednesday, June 14, 2006 from 2-8 p.m. at the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., at Park Ave., Cranston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Paul Church of Edgewood, 1 St. Paul Pl., Cranston, followed by burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Kindly omit flowers. Donations may be made in his name to his beloved St. Paul's Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston, RI 02905. 

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 15 July 2006] Hogan, Dr. John Patrick, died July 12th in Warwick. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Patrick and Mary (Connellan) Hogan. He was the husband of the late Mary (Hall) Hogan. He is survived by his son, John P. Hogan, Jr., and two daughters, Kathleen Erin Hogan and Rosemary (Hogan) Stapler and one sister, Mrs. Helena Shea of Warwick. He is the father of the late: two sons, Jeffrey James and Michael Thomas Hogan, two sisters, Mary (Hogan) Kelly, Kathleen (Hogan) Flanagan-Sweeney, and one brother, Attorney Thomas J. Hogan. He was Chief of Medical Services at Zambrano State Hospital and a former Lt. Commander of the Navy during WWII. After the war he retired to Narragansett in 1979. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 17th at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Pt. Judith Road, Narragansett. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow in St. Francis Cemetery in Peace dale. Visiting hours will be in the Forbes Funeral Home, 28 Columbia Street., Wakefield on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. 

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 22 Feb 2007] Hogan, Robert J., 81, of Hillcrest Avenue, Greenville, a Providence Fire Fighter for 20 years retiring in 1969, died Tuesday peacefully with his wife by his side, at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the husband of Helena E. (Meszkinis) Hogan. Born in Providence, a son of the late Christopher and Mary (Farrell) Hogan, he had been a resident of Greenville since 1972. He had also been an employee with the Smithfield Highway Department before retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Smithfield Lodge of Elks, #2359, the Smithfield Democratic Town Committee, and the Providence Retired Police & Fire Assoc. He was an avid golfer, a member of Triggs Golf Course, RIGA and Valley Country Club where he shot a hole in one. He was an Air Force Veteran of WWII. Besides his wife he is survived by his brothers John M. Hogan of Coventry, his twin brother Richard W. Hogan of Greenville, Edward F. Hogan of West Melbourne, FL and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Thomas C. Hogan. His funeral will be held Friday at 8:30am from the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Rt 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 5-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to A Wish Come True, 1010 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888. 

HOGAN [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Saturday 21 July 2007] Taunton — David M. Hogan died suddenly Friday, July 20 in Morton Hospital after being stricken ill at his home.  He was 65. Born in Lynn, he was son of the Robert and Dorothy (McIssac) Hogan.  He was educated in Cranston, R.I.  schools.  He was the husband of Shirley (Dean) Hogan and had been a Taunton resident for 26 years.  He earned his degree at Johnson and Wales in R.I.  A U.S. Army veteran, he was a Sergeant and was assigned as a paratrooper with the special forces for three years.  He was an Operations Manager for Teknor Apex for 20 years in Rhode Island, retiring in 2002.  He was employed at the time of his death at Quebecor World in Taunton and Greyhound package store in Raynham.  He enjoyed spending time with his wife, his family and grandchildren, especially his trips to the Cape.  He always looked forward to spending time with friends at the Greyhound store. He was an avid sports fan and a computer whiz and loved to cook. Besides his wife, his is survived by his daughter, Loraine (Hogan) Holue of Coventry, R.I.; stepchildren Stephen Kullas  of Raynham, Carolyn Pelletier and her husband, Mark, of Norton, Dean Kullas and his wife, Alyce, of Taunton; six grandchildren, three brothers, one sister and his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Janice Francis of Raynham; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 23, in Mayflower Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted.  Donations in his memory may be made to the American Diabets Assoc., Mass. Office, 330 Congress St., Boston, MA 02110.

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 4 Aug 2007] Hogan, John M., 83, of Lane A, Coventry, died on Friday, August 3, 2007 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. He was the husband of the late Catherine R. (Martin) Hogan. Born in Providence, a son of the late M. Christopher and Mary (Farrell) Hogan, he lived in Warwick before moving to Coventry 31 years ago. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. Mr. Hogan was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Providence for 31 years before retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Letter Carriers Union. He was the father of Michael P. Hogan of Warwick, Paul M. Hogan of Breckenridge, CO, Paula E. Duncanson of Coventry, Mark S. Hogan of Warwick, Daniel J. Hogan of Coventry, and the late Christine A. Chrisman; and the brother of Richard W. Hogan of Smithfield, Edward F. Hogan of Melbourne, FL, and the late Thomas C. Hogan and Robert J. Hogan. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. His funeral will be held on Monday, August 6, at 9:15 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green,Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Ss. John & Paul Church, 341 South Main Street, (Route 3) Coventry. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-5 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Tomorrow Fund, RI Hospital Campus, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI. 02903. 

HOGAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 15 Apr 2008] Hogan, Daniel J., 49, of Ramblewood Estates, Coventry, died on Monday, April 14, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. Born in Warwick, a son of the late John M. and Catherine R. (Martin) Hogan, he lived in Coventry for 32 years. He was formerly employed as a custodian at Coventry High School for 14 years. He is survived by three brothers, Michael P. Hogan and Mark S. Hogan, both of Warwick, and Paul M. Hogan of Denver, CO; a sister, Paula E. Duncanson of Coventry; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Christine A. Chrisman. His funeral will be held on Thursday, April 17, 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. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane, Warwick. Visiting hours are Wednesday 5-7 p.m. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Tomorrow Fund, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903. 

HOLDEN (LARKIN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 18 Aug 2005] Holden, Mary P. (Larkin), 88, of Big Water Road in Wakefield, a former bookkeeper for the former New England Telephone, died Wednesday August 17 in the Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. She was the wife of Raymond W. Holden of Wakefield. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Patrick T. and Catherine (Hanley) Larkin, Mary has lived in South County for over 20 years coming from Warwick. Beisdes her husband Raymond, Mary is survived by two daughters, Patricia H. 'Patty' Weeks of Marblehead, MA, Catherine M. 'Katie' Cranston of Wakefield; one sister, Anne Hanks of Peabody, MA, and two granddaughters. She was the sister of the late Catherine Higgins, Gertrude Leahy, Thomas and Charlotte Larkin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday August 19th at 10:00 AM in Christ the King Church, Old North Road in Kingston. Burial will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Scalabrini Villa, 860 North Quidnessett Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Arrangements by the Forbes Funeral Home.

HOLLAND [New Bedford MA Standard Times, 17 Dec 1995] Holland - Edmund F. of Fairhaven, December 15, 1995, Father of Janice A. Reedy and the late Donald R. Holland. Brother of Claire Cameron, Robert Holland, Paul Delaney, the late Leonard, Thomas and Joseph Delaney. Grandfather of Jennifer and Jason Reedy. At the request of the family, there will be no service and interment will be private. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 208 Washington Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven.

HOLLAND [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 22 May 2004] South Kingstown - James Edward Holland, 80, of Kingstown Road, Peace Dale, a former employee of the University of Rhode Island, died Wednesday at South County Nursing and Subacute Center, North Kingstown. He was the husband of the late Eleanor L. (Cressey) Holland. Born in New Britain, Conn., he was a son of the late Herbert E. and Sadie L. (Cobb) Holland. Mr. Holland had been employed at URI for many years, retiring in 1982. He was a longtime member of the Kingston Fire Department, a member of the Slocum Grange, and a volunteer at South County Community Action. Mr. Holland was an Army veteran of World War II. He leaves a daughter, Donna L. Rockwell of Peace Dale; two sisters, Julia Corey of Peace Dale and Louise Carpenter in Maine; and three grandchildren and a great-grandson. He was the brother of the late Herbert E. Holland. The funeral service and burial took place yesterday in Riverside Cemetery, Wakefield. 

HOLLAND [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 21 July 2004] Warwick - Frederick J. Holland, 79, of Greenwood Avenue, a retired electrical operator, died Monday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of Alice R. (Gallagher) Holland. Born in East Providence, a son of the late Joseph P. and Margaut E. (Hammond) Holland, he had lived in Warwick since 1952. He was a 1942 graduate of La Salle Academy, and a 1948 graduate of Bryant College. Mr. Holland had been an electrical operator for the Narragansett Electric Co. for 42 years, until retiring in 1988. He was a member and past vice president, secretary, treasurer and member of the board of directors of the Brotherhood of Utility Workers. He was a communicant of St. Catherine of Siena Church. He was a member of the Apponaug Area Improvement Association and the Apponaug Angling and Skiing Group. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Paul F. Holland of Sparks, Nev.; two daughters, Catherine M. Holland of Whitesboro, N.Y., and Clare M. Holland of Carson City, Nev.; a brother, James A. Holland of East Providence; a sister, Mary M. Poland of North Scituate; and two grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Joseph Holland, Nancy A. Talanian and Margaret Davis. The funeral will be held Friday at 8:45 a.m. from the Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave. (Route 5), with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10, in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 3250 Post Rd. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich.

HOLLAND [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 27 Feb 2008] Holland, Robert L., 71, of Fishing Cove Road, died Friday in South County Hospital, South Kingstown. He was the husband of Regina A. Pinkie (Leeper) Sweet-Holland and the late Gail (O'Brien) Holland. Born in Providence, a son of the late Leo F. and Clarice E. (Freeman) Holland, he had lived in North Kingstown since 1983, having previously lived in East Greenwich. Mr. Holland was a peacetime veteran of The United States Navy and a former master sergeant in The RI Air National Guard. He was a chef instructor with the Chariho Regional School District in the Culinary Arts Vocational Program, retiring in 1990 after thirty one years. After retirement, he was a youth employment councilor for South County Community Action, Peacedale and later served as REACh Case Manager providing heating assistance for the elderly. He served as Assistant Harbormaster of North Kingstown. Mr. Holland was a member or St. Paul's Episcopal Church, North Kingstown, and in addition to his activities in the church he was a member of The Wickford Yacht Club, The Vocational Industrial Club of America, NEA RI and Chariho, Board member at Smiths Castle Cocumscussoc Association, and a former member of Warwick Rotary. He received his B.S. from Rhode Island College in 1985 after having previously graduated from The Culinary Institute of America. He was a manager at his father's Holland House Restaurant, Warwick for fifteen years and an original member and founder of the RI Professional Chefs Association and former member of the American Culinary Association and was a volunteer for the North Kingstown Food Pantry. Mr. Holland served as a member of Wickford Yacht Club Race Committee and Wickford Yacht Club Scholarship Committee. He was a 1998 recipient of The Albert C. Henry Jr. Community Service Award. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Tracey L. Black of North Kingstown and Robert L. Holland Jr. of Greenwich, CT; he was the brother of Karen Burns of Warwick and the grandfather of Jonathan R. Black U.S.N., Hilary R. Black, Ali G. Black, Martha K. Holland, and Isabel A. Holland. He also leaves his dog Scupper. A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 55 Main St., Wickford, North Kingstown. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday 4-8 p.m. in The Cranston-Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford, 140 West Main St., Wickford Village, North Kingstown. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to the North Kingstown Food Pantry, 575 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown, RI 02852, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 55 Main St., North Kingstown, 02852, or the Wickford Sailing Association Scholarship Fund, c/o Wickford Yacht Club, 165 Pleasant St., North Kingstown, 02852 would be appreciated. 

HOLLERAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 30 June 2004] Pawtucket - Mary E. "Auntie" Holleran, of Cleveland Street, a retired textile worker, died yesterday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Annie (McNulty) Holleran. Miss Holleran had been a weaver at the former Seekonk Lace for many years. A member of the Leon Matthew Center, she had also worked in its office, and volunteered there. She was a graduate of the former Pawtucket East High School, and a lifetime member of St. Mary parish. She leaves two nieces, Mary Ellen Maynard of Pawtucket and Michaela Turcotte Mooney of South Kingstown; three nephews, Robert K. Turcotte of Cranston, Thomas T. Turcotte of San Antonio, Texas, and Stephen P. Turcotte of Narragansett. The funeral will be Friday at 9 a.m. from Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Church, Pine Street. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery.

HOLLIS (DWYER) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 7 Feb 2008] Hollis, Gertrude, 89, of Putnam Pike, Greenville, died Wednesday at Haven Health Center. She was the wife of Ernest T. Hollis. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late John & Ellen (Boyle) Dwyer. She had been a resident of Greenville for 3 years and had previously lived in Harwich and Reading, Massachusetts. Besides her husband she is survived by a son Thomas A. Hollis of North Providence, two daughters, Kathleen Furtado of Newton, MA and Jane Berrigan of York, Maine and seven grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Friday at 10:30am from the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Private burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Harwich, MA. Visitation Friday 8:30-10:30am. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Maryknoll Sisters, Dept. WEB, P.O. Box 307, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0307. 

HOLMES [Providence RI Journal, Mon 9 Dec 1935] In this city, Dec. 8, John A., husband of Margaret J. (McNamara) Holmes. Residence 32 Valley street. Funeral from Harry A. Manchester Funeral Chapel, 558 Broadway, Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8:15 a.m. High mass of requiem in St. Mary's Church, Broadway at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester, Mass. Worcester papers please copy.

HOLMES (KEANE) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 18 July 2006] Attleboro -- Mary M. Holmes, LPN, 78, of Laurier Avenue, South Attleboro, died Monday July 17, 2006 at the Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island in Pawtucket surrounded by her loving husband, Robert J. Holmes Sr., and family. Mary was born in Central Falls, R.I., daughter of the late John and Margaret (McKenna) Keane. She had lived in South Attleboro for the past 50 years. Besides her husband of 53 years, she leaves a son, Robert J. Holmes Jr. of Cumberland, R.I.; five daughters: Colleen Berg of Norton, Cathleen M. Camire of Pawtucket, Jacqueline M. Ventura of Attleboro, Maureen F. Blanchard of Gardner, Maine, and Robin M. Whittier of Taunton; four brothers: John, Gerald, Vincent, and Frank Keane of Attleboro; a sister, Eileen Kimbrough of Lititz, Pa.; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Mary Holmes had a great loving relationship with her grandchildren. They were never without smiles when they were with her. Mary also leaves several nieces and nephews and her dog, Goldie. Mary was a graduate of the Sacred Heart School in Pawtucket and Nursing School in Bridgewater. Before her retirement, she was a licensed practical nurse at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Pawtucket for 19 years and had worked at the Miriam Hospital in Providence for over 20 years. She was a volunteer at the Attleboro Human Services Senior Center and a longtime communicant of St. Theresa's Church. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, Thursday, July 20 at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Theresa's Church, Baltic Street, South Attleboro. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery in Pawtucket. Calling hours Wednesday, July 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children's Research Hospital at St. Judes, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or The Little Sisters of the Poor, 964 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 in Mary's memory. 

HOLT [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 4 Feb 2003] Holt, Robert R., January 31, 2003. Beloved husband of Linda S. (Davis) Gagnon-Holt. Devoted father of Patrick M. Holt, Christopher L. Holt, Elizabeth A. Holt, Bridget Holt and Rebecca Shockroo. Step-father of Christine L. Gagnon. Residence: Germania Street, Pawtucket, RI. Funeral Service Wednesday morning at the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling Hours Tuesday 4 to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patrick and Christopher Holt Education Fund, c/o Citizen's Bank, 539 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

HOLT (CONBOY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 4 Nov 2004] Providence - Helen T. Holt, of Ardmore Avenue, a former registered nurse, died yesterday at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late William F. Holt. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late John A. and Blanche F. (Nolan) Conboy, she was a lifelong resident of the city. Mrs. Holt had been a registered nurse at Roger Williams Medical Center for 44 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of St. Augustine Church Rosary and Altar societies. She leaves two daughters, Elizabeth M. Holt and Mary C. Dempsey, both of Providence; a sister, Mary E. Freeman of St. Augustine, Fla.; and three grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Ave. Burial will be private.

HOPKINS (GREENE) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 23 Feb 2003] Rehoboth - Rita V. Hopkins, 76, of Chestnut Street, a homemaker, died Friday in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of Robert G. Hopkins. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Patrick and Jane (Murry) Greene, she had lived in Rehoboth since 1960. Mrs. Hopkins was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Seekonk. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Kathleen Hopkins of East Providence and Deborah Hopkins-McCurdy of South Kingston; two sons, Robert G. Hopkins Jr. of Lauderdale by the Sea, Fla., and George P. Hopkins of Fairhaven, Mass.; a sister, Mary Cote of Cranston; and 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Margaret Collins, Nora Downs, and Joseph, Frank, William and John Greene. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from Rebello Funeral Home, 901 Broadway, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. Burial will be in Cedar Knolls Cemetery, Taunton.

HOPKINS (BREEN) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 20 Nov 2005] Hopkins, Kathryn (Breen) 82, of Narragansett, died November 17, 2005, in South County Hospital. She was the wife of Edward G. Hopkins, Sr. The couple had been married for 62 years. Born April 9, 1923, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Burns) Breen, she had lived in Warwick for 23 years, before retiring to Bonnet Shores in 1978. Mrs. Hopkins was a communicant of St. Thomas More Church, Narragansett, and a former communicant of St. Timothy Church, Warwick. She was very active in St. Timothy's School, Women's Club, and CCD Drama Club. Mrs. Hopkins is survived by five children; Bryan Hopkins and his wife, Lorene, of Honolulu and New York City; Richard Hopkins and his wife Norma, of North Kingstown; Ellen Heiser and her husband, Jeffrey, of Warwick; Gerard Hopkins of Wakefield; and Edward Hopkins, Jr. and his wife Betty, of Warwick. She is also survived by four granddaughters; Kimberly Gonzalez, Stephanie and Allison Heiser, and Julia Hopkins; her sister, Joan Facella, of Boxford, Massachusetts; and her brother James Breen, of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. She was preceded in death by her siblings John, Jeremiah, and Eugene Breen, Patricia Moriarty, Helen Stillitano and Margaret Doyle. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Veronica's Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road Narragansett 02882. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery West Greenwich. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland Street, Narragansett, RI 02882 in her memory would be appreciated. Arrangements by Nardolillo Funeral Home, South County Chapel. 

HORAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 19 Feb 2003] Sister Agnes Teresa (Horan), CDP, 87, of St. Anne's Convent, in Melbourne, Ky., and formerly of Smithfield, died Feb. 14 at the convent. Born in Smithfield on Sept. 16, 1915, a daughter of the late John P. Horan Sr. and Essie (Kane) Horan, she entered the St. Anne Convent in Melbourne on July 14, 1937, and made her first vows on Aug. 29, 1939. Sister Agnes Teresa had been active in cooking and other community service at the St. Mary Seminary Roland Park, Baltimore, Md.; the St. Charles Seminary, Catonsville, Md.; the Shrine of Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.; the St. Vincent Infants Home, in Providence; the Theological College, Washington, D.C.; the St. Margaret of Cotona Home, Lexington, Ky.; and the Holy Family Home, Melbourne, Ky. She leaves three sisters, Margaret M. Corr of Westerly, Evelyn E. Harrington of Coventry and Elsie C. Hachez of Warwick; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was a sister of late John. P. Horan Jr. and Arthur F., Charles F., William J., Edward J. and Eunice V. Horan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today in the Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Anne Convent, Melbourne. Burial will follow in the convent cemetery. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. at SS. Rose and Clement Church, 111 Long St., Warwick.

HORAN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 7 Nov 2003] Bourne -- Richard J. Horan, 71, of Wareham and Fort Myers, Fla., died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at Cape Cod Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Nursing Center in Buzzards Bay. He was the husband of Beverly (Hartrick) Horan. Born in Newton, the son of the late Daniel and Deborah (Sullivan) Horan, he lived in Billerica before he moved to Wareham. He wintered in Fort Myers. Mr. Horan graduated from Watertown High School and Hawthorn College in Antrim, N.H. He served in the Army from 1951-71 and retired as a master sergeant. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, N.H. Survivors include his widow; a son, Philip Horan of Tyngsboro; two daughters, Barbara Luce of Westford and Kathleen Lanell of Bradford; a sister, Doris Thompson of Wareham; two grandchildren, Eric Horan and Ellen Horan; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick's Church, Wareham, with burial to follow in Veterans National Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Stott, Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway, Wareham.

HORAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 16 Mar 2006] Horan, James J.P, 79, of Manor Road, a retired draftsman/engineer, died Tuesday at home. He was the loving husband of Virginia E. (Lanoue) Horan. Born in New York, New York, a son of the late James P. and Rose (Adlum) Horan, he had lived in Cranston since 1963. Mr. Horan was a veteran of The United States Air Force, having served in World War II. He had been employed with Bostich - 7 until his retirement. Mr. Horan was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, West Warwick and a volunteer at The Jeanne Jugan Residence of Little Sisters of The Poor, Pawtucket. Besides his wife, he is survived by a sister Agnes M. Perry of Coventry and several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews. He was the brother of the late John Horan and Rosemary T. Horan. His funeral will be held Saturday at 8:00 a.m. from The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Rt. 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 854 Providence Street, West Warwick. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to Little Sisters of The Poor, 964 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 or St. Joseph Church, 854 Providence Street, West Warwick, RI 02893 would be appreciated.

HORAN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Wednesday 31 Jan 2007] Scottsdale, AZ -- Robert W. Horan, D.D.S., 77, a long established dentist in the New Bedford area, died on Saturday, January 27, 2007 in Scottsdale where he had retired. He was the son of the late Dr. Thomas B. and Dorothy (Donaghy) Horan. Dr. Horan was a graduate of St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, Fordham University in New York and Georgetown Dental Medical School along with attending Harvard University. He soon became known as the Dentist's Dentist. He held the rank of Captain in the United States Army and was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed skiing, tennis, football and golf. He was an avid golfer at the Country Club of New Bedford and never lost his love for the game. He could recall each hole of the matches that he played with Tommy Bolt of the PGA. Dr. Horan won the New Bedford Country Club 4 Open and placed second in the Sr. Golf Olympics. Robert is preceded in death by sons Joshua and Mark; stepson Michael McGarey; brothers Dr. Thomas B. and James M. Horan. He is survived by his wife Joan McGarey-Horan; daughters, Elisabeth Lisa, Nina and Maureen Horan; son, Andrew Horan; stepsons, O'Brien, Robert, Peter, Denver and Christopher McGarey; sisters, Nancy Stone, Jackie Beckmann and Mary Hawes; brothers, Dr. Peter Horan and William Horan; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; 30 step-grandchildren; and many loving friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday February 3, 2007 at 11 AM in St. Mary's Church, South Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2345 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. 

HORAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 9 May 2007] Horan, Edward L., M.D., 80, died on Monday, May 7, 2007 at the home of his daughter in Rehoboth, the home that he loved. He is survived by his former wife Mary Elizabeth (Gettler) Horan, as well as five children, twelve grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Leroy Horan, and his parents, Edward and Agnes (Slavin) Horan. Born in Pawtucket, he graduated from St. Raphael Academy and was a member of the 1943 State Championship Basketball team. During World War II, he served in the Coast Guard. He later graduated from Providence College, Class of 1949 where he was a co-captain of the basketball team and a member of the Varsity Letterman's Club. After graduating from New York Medical College, he practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology in Providence for many years at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, and Women and Infants Hospital. He served as President of the Medical Staff and was a member of the Executive Committee at Women and Infants Hospital in 1986-87, and was a board-certified diplomate of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He was also a Clinical instructor at Brown University Medical School. He was a past member of Wannamoisett Country Club and the Algonquin Club of Boston. He was an avid golfer in his earlier years, and an avid gardener and grandfather in his later years. He will be dearly missed by his daughter Deborah Sikora and her husband Alan of Wayne, PA, son Richard and his wife Gray of Providence, son Edward, Jr. and his wife Susan of Tuckahoe, NY, son Peter and his wife Beth of Darien, CT, and his daughter Kate Farrington and her husband Andrew of Rehoboth, MA. He will be especially missed by his grandchildren Peter and Kyra Sikora, Garrett, Trevor and Wyatt Horan, Mackenzie, Reilly, Grayson and Camden Horan, and Meggie, Kitt, and Madeleine Farrington. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 11, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Rt. 44, Seekonk, MA. Burial will be at Rehoboth Cemetery following the Mass. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. in Monahan, Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Urban Collaborative Accelerated Program (UCAP), 75 Carpenter St., Providence, RI 02903, will be greatly appreciated. 

HORGAN (MORAN) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 21 July 2004] Middletown - Sheila Mary Horgan, 60, of 13 Osage Drive, a registered nurse, died Monday at the Forest Farm Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late George Francis Horgan Jr. Born in New Haven, Conn., on July 8, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Eileen (Weldon) Moran. She had been spending winters in Englewood, Fla., since 1994. She was a 1962 graduate of the Laurelton Hall Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, in Milford, Conn., and a 1966 graduate of Salve Regina University, in Newport. Mrs. Horgan had been a registered nurse with the Visiting Nurse Association for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Hazards Beach Association, in Newport, and had been a member of the board. Mrs. Horgan was a communicant of St. Lucy Church, where she had been a volunteer for its marriage-preparation and Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RICA) classes, and a member of the Circle of Friends. She leaves a daughter, Eileen Harris, and a grandson, Jack Anthony Harris, both of Narragansett. The funeral will be Friday at 9 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Lucy Church, 909 West Main Rd., Middletown. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, in Middletown.

HORNE (O’DONNELL) TULLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 14 Mar 2006] Horne, Hulett E., 92, formerly of Union Drive, died Sunday at South County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Walter J. Tully and the late William Horne. Born in New Haven, CT, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Clara E. (Cuningham) O'Donnell. Mrs. Horne was an Office Manager and Loan Officer for Davisville Credit Union until her retirement. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where she taught Sunday School; and Order of the Eastern Star Adah Chapter No. 15 of East Greenwich where she served as past Worthy Matron and Treasurer Emeritus. She was the devoted mother of Patricia T. Smith and her husband Roderick of North Kingstown and Roberta T. Nagel and her husband Joseph of Stafford Springs, CT. Loving sister of Claire Doyle of Andover, MA, Wilda Hall of Tucson, AZ and the late Robert O'Donnell, Eleanor O'Donnell, and Matelyn Cannon. Beloved grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of eleven. A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 55 Main Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown. Burial will take place Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Beaverdale Memorial Park, 90 Pine Rock Avenue, New Haven, CT. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Gifts in her memory to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 55 Main St., North Kingstown, RI 02852, would be appreciated. Arrangements by The Cranston-Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford. 

HORRIGAN (CONLEY) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 22 Apr 2005] Horrigan, Catherine T., 92, of Hall Street, died Wednesday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late John F. Horrigan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Braney) Conley, she was a lifelong city resident. She was a long time communicant of Saint Pius V Church, a member of Club Dominicana, and the parish Rosary & Altar Society. Mrs. Horrigan leaves two daughters; Kathleen A. Horrigan, and Elizabeth 'Betty' Kabbas, both of Providence, two sons; John M. Horrigan, of North Providence, and James R. Horrigan, of Pascoag, four grandchildren; Patrick J. Horrigan, Jennifer M.C. Kabbas, John J. Horrigan, and Kelley J. Horrigan. She was the sister of the late Marie Murphy, and grandmother of the late Colleen A. Horrigan. The funeral will be held Saturday, at 8:00 a.m., from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Pius V Church, Eaton Street, Providence. Burial in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting Hours Friday, 5-8 p.m. 

HORTON (McCANN) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 9 June 2007] Horton, Evelyn L. (McCann), 93, a lifelong Providence resident passed away on Friday surrounded by her beloved family. She was the wife of the late Cecil W. Horton and daughter of the late John and Georgianna (Gay) McCann. Mrs. Horton a lifelong resident of Providence had worked for RI Hospital before her retirement. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Lois Imbruglia and her husband Paul with whom she resided, Doris Cartwright, and Alice Horton-Hartshorn; a sister, Alice Mulvey; and her six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Louise Narducci, Viola Jordan, Irene Bergureon, Albert, Joseph, and Arthur McCann; and sister in law of the late Nicholas J. Narducci, Sr. Calling hours Sunday 5-8 PM in the A.A. Mariana & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence. Funeral Monday at 9 AM with a service to follow in the funeral home at 10 AM. Burial in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. 

HORTON (O’BRIEN) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, September 2007] Suffolk, Va. - Geraldine Veronica O’Brien Horton, R.N. died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 23, 2007. Her devoted husband, Charles E. Horton, M.D, preceded her in death. Gerry was born in Newport, RI on September 29, 1925. She was one of eight children born to James Stephen and Katherine Mahoney O’Brien. She was a graduate of the Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing. After graduation, she moved to Washington, D.C. to serve as a head nurse at the George Washington University Hospital. It was there that she met and fell in love with “her Charlie”. Her life was filled with her family, faith and community. She leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Mary Ann Crocker (Warren), Betsy Ambrosio (Joseph), Nancy Nusbaum (Charles), and Katie Horton; one son, Charles E. Horton, Jr., M.D. (Mary Beth); six grandsons, Randy, Jim, David, Ned, Michael, and Stephen; two granddaughters, Gillian and Amy; and one great-granddaughter, Olivia. Gerry was a parishioner of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Norfolk, VA. She was a member of L.T. Royster Circle, the Junior League of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, the Cedar Point Country Club Ladies’ Golf Association, and The Forum. She was a “Pink Lady” at Norfolk General Hospital for over 25 years. Gerry will be remembered for her love of all things Irish, her devotion to family and pets, and the stories she told about her adventures and travels with Charlie. She was an avid reader and sports fan (Go Red Sox!). The family would like to express their heart-felt thanks and appreciation to Connie Meeks, JoAnn Moore, and Paulette Jones for all that they have done to comfort our mom. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Physicians for Peace, 229 West Bute Street, Suite 200, Norfolk, VA 23510. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2007, at 12:30 p.m. at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Norfolk. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel is handling arrangements. 

HOULE (MULLARKEY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 29 Nov 2007] Houle, Margaret J., 101, formerly of Narragansett Ave., Barrington and Grand Ave., Pawtucket died on Tuesday at the Holiday Home in Lincoln. She was the wife of the late John B. Houle. Born in County Sligo, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late James and Jane (McGowan) Mullarkey, she had resided in Barrington for 30 years; previously she had resided in Pawtucket for 45 years. She was a homemaker and a communicant of St. Leo the Great Church. She was a member of the Barrington Seniors and enjoyed Bingo and card playing. Survivors are one son, Dr. Robert J. Houle of Cumberland; one daughter, Nancy J. DeAngelis of Pawtucket; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Cecile Barricelli. The funeral will be held Friday at 9:00 AM from the Darlington Mortuary of L. Heroux & Son, 1042 Newport Ave., Pawtucket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Leo the Great Church, 699 Central Ave., Pawtucket. Calling hours in the funeral home will be on Thursday from 4:00-8:00 PM. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to St. Leo the Great Church would be appreciated.

HOULIHAN [Taunton MA, The Daily Gazette, Sat evening 28 Dec 1889] Died. In this city, December 27th, Thomas Houlihan. Funeral from late residence, No. 205 Washington street, Sunday at 1:15 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

HOULIHAN (MALAGUTI) [Middleboro MA Gazette, 21 Dec 2000] Middleboro - Doris N. (Malaguti) Houlihan, 91, of Middleboro, died on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000 at Morton Hospital in Taunton after a brief illness. Born in Middleboro, she was the wife of the late Everett R. Houlihan, who died on April 12, 1979, and the daughter of the late Alphonse and Mary (Ramboldi) Malaguti. She had worked at the former Plymouth Shoe Company, the George E. Keith Shoe Company, and the Noone Shoe Company. A regular attendant of Sacred Heart Church, she was a member of Sodality of Our Lady, and formerly she had been a member of the choir for many years. She was a member of the Middleboro Senior Citizens, the Middleboro Chapter of A.A.R.P. and the Nemasket line dancers. Her hobbies were bingo and playing cards. Survivors include a daughter, Norine A. Anderson of Middleboro; a brother Francis Malaguti of South Dennis; a twin sister, Dorothy M. O'Neil of Middleboro; three grandchildren, Michael R. Mortimer of Hollis, N.H., Timothy R. Mortimer of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Kathleen A. Connolly of Middleboro; three great-grandchildren, Christopher Connolly and Lindsey Connolly of Middleboro, and Sarah Mortimer of Hollis, N.H. She was the sister of the late Pearl Cavicchi, Emily Malaguti, Alice Sturtevant and Roy Malaguti. The funeral service was held from the Ashley Funeral Home on Monday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church. Burial took place in St. Mary's Cemetery.

HOULIHAN (BRALEY) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 10 May 2003] West Greenwich - Emma L. Houlihan, 90, of Mishnock Road, a retired laundry worker, died Thursday at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Houlihan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Benjamin L.H. and Mary E. (Lewis) Braley, she had lived in West Greenwich for more than 42 years. Mrs. Houlihan worked in the laundry department at the Eleanor Slater Memorial Hospital in Cranston for more than 26 years before retiring in 1972. She had been a member of the Mishnock Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, a co-founder of the West Greenwich Happy Seniors, a member of the Coventry Senior Center and a bowler in various leagues for many years. She leaves a son, Robert L. Houlihan of Warwick; two daughters, Janice Lamont and Joan Tourgee, both of West Greenwich; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from the Robert A. Iannotti & Sons Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in SS. John & Paul Church, South Main Street, Coventry. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

HOULIHAN [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 24 Apr 2004] Pawtucket - Joseph V. Houlihan, 81, of Dewey Avenue, a retired telephone system supervisor, died yesterday at Haven Health Cernter. He was the husband of Dorothy R. (Kelley) Houlihan. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Patrick H. and Loretta F. (Jenks) Houlihan, and an adopted son of the late Mary S. Cunningham, he had lived in Pawtucket most of his life, and summered in Naragansett for many years. Mr. Houlihan had worked at the former NYNEX, formerly New England Telephone, for 39 years before retiring as a system supervisor. After retiring, he had volunteered for 15 years in the Telephone Pioneers Talking Book program. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and a 1940 graduate of St. Raphael Academy. He was an honorary life member and past grand Knight of Delaney Council 57, Knights of Columbus, and a member of the East Providence Senior Citizens, and the Mayflower Society. He enjoyed sports, gardening, reading, and playing cards. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Joseph V. Houlihan of Narragansett and Patrick J. Houlihan of Charlestown; two daughters, Jane K. Harrington of Pawtucket and Mary Anne Laroche of Bristol; and eight grandchildren. He was the adoptive brother of the late M. Virginia Cunningham, Rita M. McNally, Carole E. Smith and Dr. John J. Cunningham. The funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Teresa Church, Newport Avenue. Burial with military honors will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery.

HOULIHAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 26 Nov 2007] Houlihan, Elizabeth, 28, of Jamestown passed away Friday November 23, 2007 at Roger William's Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter, Sophia Patricia. Elizabeth was born in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of Edward Jack Houlihan of Warwick and the late Patricia Mary (Flaherty) Houlihan. Besides her daughter and father she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Arlene and Stanley Reitman of Jamestown, her maternal grandparents Vera and Joseph Flaherty of Riverside and four uncles; David Houlihan, Joseph, Matthew, and Mark Flaherty. Elizabeth's funeral and burial will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice. 

HOULIHAN [Newport RI Daily News, On-Line Obituaries April 2008; Providence RI Journal, Sunday 13 April 2008] Newport - Joseph T. Houlihan, 67, of Parker Avenue, Newport, died Friday, April 11, 2008 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was the son of the late Edmund and Marion (Boylan) Houlihan. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Hyman) Houlihan and his children, Terence, Sean, and Moira McGuirl. He was the father of the late Matthew T. Houlihan. He leaves two brothers Edmund and Michael Houlihan and two sisters Marianna Macdonald and Lizbeth Houlihan, and four grandchildren. Born in Newport, he grew up in Newport's Park Holm. He was one of the original members of the Park Holm Boys Club and helped found the summer camp in Saunderstown. He graduated from DeLaSalle Academy in 1958. He attended New York University and URI. He obtained his law degree from St. John's University in 1967 and was the editor of the law review. Joe practiced law in Newport County for more than forty years. He was a partner in the law firm of Corcoran, Peckham and Hayes and was a founding member of the law firm Houlihan, Managhan, and Kyle. He was the recipient of numerous prestigious awards in the legal profession, including the Ralph P. Semonoff Award for Professionalism and the National Criminal Justice Award for outstanding trial work. He was listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America, was a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, was the First President of the Rhode Island Family Law Inns of Court, a member of the Board of Bar Examiners (1997-2002), a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and a member of two American and Rhode Island Bar Associations and a member of and past President of the Newport County Bar Association. Joe was the grand Marshall of the Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2003. Joe was active in politics and believed in the political system. He served as a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1973 through 1977. After his service in the legislature Joe remained active in fundraising for the Democratic Party and was named “Democrat of the Year” in 2001. He was also active in civic activities. He served on the Board of Directors of the Newport County Community Mental Health Center, the Martin Luther King Center, the Newport County Boys and Girls Club and the Newport Public Housing Board. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery, Brown's Lane, Middletown. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, from 4-7 p.m. in the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Boys Club of Newport County, 95 Church Street, Newport, RI 02840 and to Forest Farm Activities, 201 Forest Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842. 

HOULLAHAN [Providence RI Journal, Friday 4 Aug 2006] Houllahan, John J. 'Jack', age seventy-four, died at Kent Memorial Hospital on August 1, 2006. He is survived by eight children. They are; Michael Hunter, Barbara Hunter, Sherry Houllahan, John Houllahan, Jr., Brenda Houllahan, Thomas Houllahan, Karen Franklin, and Robert Botelho. He leaves thirteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Thomas Houllahan and a sister, Jean Marino. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at the Church of the Redeemer, 655 Hope Street, Providence, RI. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

HOUSTON (MURPHY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Friday 3 Feb 2006] Attleboro -- Frances E. (Murphy) Houston, 88, of Tomlinson Road, South Attleboro, formerly of Hope Gardens in Attleboro, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 at home. She was the wife of the late Norman R. Houston. She was born in Providence on Feb. 5, 1917, a daughter of the late James and Catherine Murphy. She had lived in Attleboro over 50 years, having grown up in Providence. She was a communicant of St. Theresa's Church in South Attleboro. Mrs. Houston had worked in the coffee shop at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, for several years until 1985 and then volunteered at Sturdy Memorial Hospital and Mt. St. Rita's Nursing Home in Cumberland, R.I. She leaves one daughter, Norma (Houston) Paige of Keene, N.H., and several grandchildren, three of whom she raised as her own children, Carolyn Henry Guarino, Patrick F. Henry and Mark G. Henry, all of Attleboro; and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late James F. Houston and Barbara Joan Henry. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 9 a.m. from the Cook-Hathaway Funeral Home, 160 Park St. (Route 118), Attleboro. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by the Rev. James Fahey will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Theresa's Church, Baltic and South Washington streets, South Attleboro. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Prospect Street, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Cook Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Hospice, CVNA, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, MA 02703 would be appreciated.

HOWARD (CASEY) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 2 Oct 2003] Brockton -- Charlotte (Casey) Howard, 83, formerly of New Bedford, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, at Baypointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center after a period of failing health. She was the widow of Chester A. Howard. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Edward E. and Rebecca (Davis) Casey, she lived in Brockton since 1958. She graduated from New Bedford High School. Mrs. Howard was a homemaker. She was a former member of the Ivy Circle Women's Club in New Bedford, and enjoyed ceramics and playing golf. Survivors include a son, Robert A. Howard of Canton; two daughters, Ann T. Barnes and her husband, Donald, of Sanford, Fla., and Jean B. Howard and her husband, Paul Stasiukiewicz, of Whitman; eight grandchildren, Robert Howard Jr., Rebecca Howard, Donald Barnes Jr., Gregory Barnes, Carrie Laird, Sarah Stasiukiewicz, Lauren Stasiukiewicz and Halie Stasiukiewicz; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Doris Casey, Eliot Casey and Edward Casey. Her funeral will be Saturday at the J. Frank Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Route 128), Brockton; the time will be announced Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Holbrook. 

HOWARD (CARROLL) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 20 July 2004] Margaret Dorothy (Carroll) Howard, 93, of San Jose, Calif., and formerly of Warwick, died Wendesday at O'Connor Hospital, in San Jose. She was the wife of the late Walter Kenneth Howard. Born in Warwick on Jan. 20, 1911, she had lived in the city for 40 years before moving to Tucson, Ariz., 52 years ago. She moved to San Jose 2 years ago. Mrs. Howard leaves a son, Ken Howard of San Jose; a grandson, Ethan Howard of Napa, Calif.; and a grandaughter, Alegra Claire Howard of San Jose. A memorial Mass was celebrated yesterday at St. Christopher's Church, in San Jose.

HOWARD [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 14 July 2005] North Attleboro -- James Henry "Jimmy" Howard, 37, of Juniper Road died Monday, July 11, 2005, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Brockton, he was the son of Joseph H. and Jacqueline Rose (Burke) Howard, of North Attleboro. He was raised in Wareham, where he and his brother were home-schooled by their parents. He was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church. He moved to North Attleboro last month when his illness progressed. Previously, he lived on Alpine Avenue in Taunton for 6 years and had been a resident of North Easton. Despite the challenges of being legally blind since birth, he pursued his dreams. His family will remember his determination, strength and insatiable thirst for knowledge. He received his bachelor of science degree in communications from Stonehill College in North Easton in 1999. He worked as a freelance journalist, writer and correspondent. From 1999 until the onset of his illness in November of 2003, he worked as a self-employed freelance contributor and writer for Careers & The Disabled, Vocational Biographies, Americas Doctor Inc., eBility Inc. and Halftheplanet.com. From 1997-1998, he was employed by the Enterprise Publishing Company, working as a correspondent for the Brockton Enterprise newspaper covering news for Easton. He was affiliated with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind for 32 years. Despite his visual limitations, he rode his bicycle everywhere. He adored his family and treasured each moment spent with them while maintaining a sense of independence. Mr. Howard was a man of wit and enjoyed reading, music and movies. Survivors include his parents; a brother, Joseph H. Howard III and his wife, Suzzanne, of Attleboro; his maternal grandparents, William and Alise Irwin of Branchport, N.Y.; two aunts; two uncles; a nephew; and several cousins. He was the grandson of the late James and Barbara Burke. His funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Friday in the Commonwealth Chapel of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls. Burial will be private.

HOWARD (CLARK) [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday 23 June 2006] Eleanore C. (Clark) Howard, 91, of Fall River, died Wednesday at the Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center. She was the wife of the late Arthur T. Howard. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Catherine (Riley) Clark, she was a lifelong Fall River resident. She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee Hugh School, class of 1931. Mrs. Howard was office manager at Schneierson Manufacturing Co. for 40 years until retiring. She was a member of Holy Name Patish, a former member of Sacred Heart Parish, and a member of parish guilds at both churches. She was also a member of the Daughtes of Isabella and Catholic Women's Club. She enjoyed music. She leaves a daughter, Catherine Kitchen of Fall RIver, three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sevarel nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Margaret O'Neil and Catherine Morancy. Arrangements are by the Hathaway Home for Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River. HOWARD -- Passed on in Fall River, June 21, 2006. Eleanore (Clark) age 91 of Fall River. Widow of Arthur T. Howard. Mother of Catherine Kitchen and her husband Robert. Grandmother of Vicki Laury and Robert and Jonathan Kitchen. Great grandmother of Nicholas and Zachary Laury and Spencer Kitchen. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Monday at 9:00 AM from the Hathaway Home for Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Holy Name Church, Fall River. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours are Sunday from 3 - 6 PM. 

HOWARD (McGOWAN) [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 23 Jan 2007] Howard - Mary A. (McGowan), age 87, of Woonsocket, RI, January 20, 2007. Wife of the late George T. Howard; Mother of Arthur T. Howard, George T. Howard and his wife Jean, Paul T. Howard, Mrs. Roland (Jean H.) Langlais and Mrs. Frank (Dr. Patricia H.) Viera; Sister of John, Joseph and Dr. Owen McGowan and Beatrice Ferreira and the late Francis McGowan and Rita Doherty. Also survived by eight grandchildren and several niece and nephews. Funeral Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 8:00 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place 178 Winter St. Fall River followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 AM in Holy Name Church 709 Hanover St. Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

HOWARD (SULLIVAN) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 24 Sept 2007] Howard, Eleanor V. (Sullivan), 54, of Oak St., passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Edwin G. Howard for 25 years. Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Crosby) Sullivan. Eleanor was a medical secretary for over six years. She was active in the Coventry Little League. She was a devoted Red Sox fan. She was the loving mother of Daniel P., Katy L., Megan E., and the late Michael J. Howard. Cherished sister of James, Shawn, Dennis Sullivan, Mary Sluskonis, Jean Analetto, Eileen Toomey, Margaret LaFauci, and Diane Burns. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 60 Pleasant St., West Warwick. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, West Warwick. Visiting hours and flowers respectfully omitted, memorials to the Miriam Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center, 164 Summit Ave., Providence, RI 02916 will be appreciated. Arrangements by Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, Coventry. 

HOWARTH [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 3 Jan 2008] Howarth, Elizabeth A., 54, of Cranston, died suddenly Monday at Rhode Island Hospital after being stricken at home. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Francis J. and Dorothy E. (Donahue) Howarth, she lived in the Smith Hill neighborhood of Providence for many years before moving to Cranston three years ago. Elizabeth was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, for the past twenty-two years. She was a graduate of the Community College of Rhode Island Nursing Program, and earned a Bachelor Degree with a double major in English and Psychology from Rhode Island College. She was a communicant of Saint Mark Church, Cranston, and a former communicant of Saint Patrick Church, Providence. Elizabeth was an associate of the Sisters of Mercy. She leaves a sister, Patricia E. Stimpson; two brothers, Francis M. Howarth and Thomas J. Howarth; her longtime friend, Sr. Marie Geraldyn McGreevy, R.S.M., and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Saturday, at 8:45 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in the Church of Saint Mark, Garden City, Cranston. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday 4 - 8 pm. Memorial contributions to Mary House, 17 Washburn Street, Providence, RI 02908 in her memory will be appreciated. 

HOWE [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 22 Feb 2005] Howe, Patricia H., 73 of Priscilla Ave., died Sunday at Roger Williams Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Providence, she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Margaret M. (Quirk) Howe. Beloved mother of John F. Manfredi Jr. and Mark A. Manfredi both of Providence, Gary D. Manfredi of Johnston, Glen C. Garfinkel of West Warwick, Patricia B. Fontaine of Johnston, beloved foster mother of Robert Dailey of Providence, beloved sister of Margie M. Gilligan of No. Scituate and James R. Howe of North Providence, beloved grandmother of 11 grandchildren and a great grandson. She was sister of the late Edward R. and Frederick C. Howe and her twin, Barbara J. Angell-Bamford. Funeral Thursday at 9 A.M. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in St. Patrick Church, Smith St., Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visting hours Wednesday 4-8 P.M. We love you Mom and will miss you forever. 

HOWE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 25 May 2005] Howe, James E., 75, of Briarwood Rd., died Monday at home. He was the husband of Mary F. (Crowley) Howe. He lived in Lincoln for the past eighteen years. Born in Lowell, Ma. a son of the late James E. and Mary (Sullivan) Howe. He owned and operated RI Truck Sales for fifteen years and most recently was employed by Peterbilt of RI. He graduated from Tufts University in 1952. He served in the Marine Corps as a Captain during the Korean War. He was a communicant of St. Ambrose Church, Albion and served as Lector and Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of Kirkbrae Country Club, Lincoln. He was a past President of the American Truck Dealers Association thru the 1980s and enjoyed spending time with his family. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter Mary Frances Cornell of Milford, Ma., three sons James E. Howe, Jr. of Shrewsbury, Ma., Robert P. Howe of Lincoln and Timothy J. Howe of Hooksett, NH, two sisters Carol Collins and Katherine Navetta, both of Lowell, Ma., one brother Richard P. Howe of Lowell, Ma., twelve grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Robert A. Howe. His funeral will be held on Saturday at 8:45 a.m. from Bellows-Falso Funeral Chapel, 160 River Rd., Lincoln, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ambrose Church, School St., Lincoln, at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors in St. Ambrose Cemetery, Lincoln. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to VNA of RI, 622 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865 or Monastery of St. Clare, 455 River Rd., Andover, Ma., 01810-4213 would be appreciated. 

HOWE (RILEY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 11 Dec 2005] Howe, Lorretta F. (Riley), 65, of South Weeden Road, Matunuck, and formerly of Warren, died Wednesday at her home. She was the wife of Leo J. Howe Jr. and they were married for 42 years. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late John and Irene (Clarke) Riley. Mrs. Howe graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing and worked a The Scallop Shell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Peace Dale for many years. She enjoyed the beach and was a communicant of St. Romuald Church in Matunuck. Besides her husband she leaves four children, Sean Howe of Attleboro, MA, Kimberly Howe of Charlotte, NC, Tracy Earl of Tiverton and Timothy Howe of Brookfield, CT, a sister Irene McKay of Pawtucket and eight grandchidren. The funeral will be 9:00 A.M. Tuesday from the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in St. Francis Assisi, 114 High Street, Wakefield. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale. Visiting hours are Monday 4-8P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Women & Infant Oncology Department, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 143 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879.

HOY [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 19 Sept 2007] James C. Hoy, Jr. age 71, of Somerset formerly of Swansea died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007 in Charlton Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hoy was born in Fall River, the son of Elsie (Bolton) Hoy and the late James C. Hoy Sr. He was a graduate of Joseph Case High School in Swansea and was employed as an enamel polisher with Leavens Manufacturing Company in Attleboro for 21 years before retiring in 1984. Surviving in addition to his mother of Somerset are one brother Ronald W. Hoy of Somerset, a niece Melissa H. Elliott and a nephew William Hoy. His private funeral arrangements are in the care of the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd. Swansea. Please omit flowers and kindly make donations to the American Diabetes Assoc.,330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210.

HOYE [Providence RI, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan 1999] Dorothy A. Hoye, 56, of Milton Road, Warwick, an activist for the blind and a member of many groups to help the blind, died Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in Providence, a daughter of Alice M. (Landry) Hoye of Warwick and the late S. Earl Hoye, she was a lifelong resident of Warwick. Miss Hoye attended Rhode Island College. She had been employed at the former Lakeside Home in Warwick for 10 years. She was the former chairwoman of the Rhode Island Independent Living Council and a board member of the Ocean State Center for Independent Living. She was a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island, the Warwick Historical Society, the East Greenwich Business and Professional Women's Club, the Governor's Committee for the Blind, the Mended Hearts Chapter 185 and People Actively Reaching Independence (PARI). She was a former member of the Mayor's Council for the Handicapped in Warwick. Besides her mother, she leaves a sister, Margaret A. Hoye of Warwick; a brother, Dr. Robert E. Hoye of Louisville, Ky.; two nieces and two nephews. She was the sister of the late Mary Ellen Hoye. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. William Church, Pettaconsett Avenue. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

HOYE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 5 Feb 2003] Barrington -- Dr. Stephen J. Hoye, 77, of Opechee Drive and Rockville, Md., surgeon-in-chief of Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, in Pawtucket, from 1964 until 1996, and a member of many medical and civic organizations, died Saturday at the Casey House, in Rockville, after a short illness. In his retirement, Dr. Hoye became a volunteer docent at the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, in Bristol, teaching children about Native American culture. "I am not the type to sit still," he said in a 1998 interview with The Providence Journal. He was the husband of Dr. Ann Marie Douglas Hoye. Born in Muskegan, Mich., a son of the late Stephen and Helen (Cochrane) Hoye, he had lived for many years in Barrington, where he had resided with his former wife, A. Patricia (Dupuy) Hoye, until her death in 1998. A graduate of Darthmouth College, he was a 1949 graduate of the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, and a 1951 graduate of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hoye had entered the Navy V-12 program, at the former Quonset Point Naval Air Station, in North Kingstown, as a flight surgeon. In 1961, he was appointed to the Rhode Island Air National Guard, and assigned as medical officer in the 143rd Air Base Squadron. He later was promoted to colonel and assigned to Headquarters RI-ANG, serving as state air surgeon. During his service with the Air National Guard, he had been called up for active-duty tours to various U.S. military bases in Africa, Algeria and Haiti. He later retired from the Air National Guard, transferring to the Retired Air Force Reserve. Dr. Hoye had been the surgeon-in-chief at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket, from 1964 until he retired. He was appointed to serve as medical director of Notre Dame Ambulatory Care in 1990. In 1993, he was appointed by then-Gov. Bruce Sundlun to a three-year term on the state Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. Dr. Hoye also had served a three-year term as a physician representative to the House of Delegates of the American Hospital Association. He had been elected to the boards of directors of the American Board of Surgeons and the American Cancer Society. He had been named a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and the American College of Surgeons, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He was a past president of the Rhode Island Medical Association; a member and secretary of the Rhode Island Medical Society; a member of the Pawtucket Medical Society, the Aerospace Medical Association, the American Medical Association, and the Rhode Island Heart Association, and an associate member of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Dr. Hoye had served on the boards of directors of the Rhode Island Boys Club of Pawtucket; the Pawtucket YMCA; the former Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, which was succeeded by the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce; the Rotary Club of Pawtucket; and the American Cancer Society. In 1993, the Rotary Club of Pawtucket designated him a Paul Harris Fellow. He was also a member of the Irish Kings; the Save the Bay Foundation; and the AARP. Besides his wife, he leaves two brothers, Robert Hoye in Missouri and Vincent Hoye in Texas; a sister, Mary Helen Haecker in New York; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Friday at 9:45 a.m. from the Monahan, Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, State Street, Bristol. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. 

HOYE [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Tuesday 24 Oct 2006] Hoye - Oct. 22, 2006. Helen F. (Nolan) Hoye of Middleboro, aged 89 years. Wife of the late William J. Hoye. Mother of Patricia and her husband Gregory Bartlett, Barbara and her husband Stepeh Brooks, grandmother of Rachel Saraceno, Erin Bartlett, William Brooks, great grandmother of Madison Jones and Mia Saraceno. Funeral will be held from the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St., Middleboro on Thurs. at 9 am; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, Centre St., Middleboro at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours are Wed. 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.10/24/06.

HOYE [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Sunday 4 Feb 2007] Hoye - In Taunton, January 20, 2007 William E. Hoye died after a lengthy illness at age 74. Father of Donna Marie O’Brien of NH. Brother of Charles Hoye of West Springfield and the late Margaret Leal. Also survived by several neices & nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Feb 6th at 11AM in St. Mary’s Church in Taunton. Visiting hours will be held prior to the Funeral Mass at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. Taunton, MA 02780 from 9:30-10:30AM. Interment in the family lot in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in William’s memory may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Taunton, 31 Court St., Taunton, MA 02780.

HOYE (CLEARY) [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 14 Aug 2007] Taunton - Virginia Mary (Cleary) Hoye, R.N., 91, died at her home in Mattapoisett on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007. Born in Claremont, N.H., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Annie (Keating) Cleary. She was educated in Stevens High School and was graduate of the St Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Lowell. It was there that she met her husband, the late Charles E. Hoye, M.D. A communicant of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, she was a founding member of the St. Mary's Women Guild. She was a recipient of the Marian Medal from the Diocese of Fall River, a member of the Queens Daughters; Coyle High School Mothers Club, Morton Hospital Auxiliary, Holy Union Associates, and the board of directors of the Taunton Visiting Nurses Association. She worked with her late husband in his medical practice and was a school nurse for the city of Taunton. She is survived by her children, Sara-Ann Hoye Mullan, M.D. and her husband Mark Mullan, M.D. of Springfield; Charles E. Hoye, D.M.D. and his wife Carolyn of Taunton; William J. Hoye, D.D.S. and his wife Maureen of Mattapoisett; Thomas C. Hoye Sr. and his wife Carolyn of Taunton; the Rev. Msgr. Daniel F. Hoye of Mashpee; David M. Hoye, D.M.D. and his wife Joan of Sutton; Stephen R, Hoye, D.D.S. and his wife Kathleen Hoye, M.D. of Taunton; James P. Hoye, M.D. and his wife Kelly Hoye, M.D. of Dighton; and the late Robert P. Hoye, D.D.S. She is the grandmother of 26, and the great-grandmother of 25. She is the sister of Kathryn White of New London, N.H., and the aunt and great-aunt of several. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church in Taunton on Friday Aug. 17, 2007 at 11 a.m. Visiting hours on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave. (Route 138 south), Taunton. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Taunton. Donations in her memory may be made to Morton Hospital Remembrance Fund, 88 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 or to St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Square, Taunton, MA 02780. Arrangements are under the direction of the Crapo-Hathaway Home for Funerals, 350 Somerset Ave., Taunton. 

HOYE [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Wednesday 20 Feb 2008] Taunton - In Taunton, February 19, 2008 Marguerite L. Hoye, daughter of the late Charles E. and Sarah (Morris) Hoye, died at Marion Manor Nursing Home at the age of 98. Marguerite was born and spent all her life in Taunton, residing on Summer Street, formerly of Adams Street and Mattapoisett. Educated in St. Mary’s School, Marguerite Attended Fitchburg State Collage and received her masters at Bridgewater State College. Marguerite was a teacher for the Taunton Public Schools and was Principal for Maxim School, retiring in 1972. Marguerite belonged to the Delta Kappa Gamma, Woman’s Guild at St. Mary’s, Holy Union Associates, Queens Daughters and Bristol County Retired Teachers. She was the sister of the late Eleanor Clement, Alice Griffin, Ruth G. Hoye, Charles Hoye, MD and William J. Hoye. Aunt of Several Nieces and Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews and Great Great Nieces and Nephews. Calling hours will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton, Saturday morning February 23rd from 9 am to 10:30 am. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Taunton Saturday morning at 11 AM. Interment at St. Fran- cis Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers donations in Marguerite’s memory may be made to a Living Memorial in Mattapoisett c/o Marguerite Guide 45 Marshall St. Revere MA 02151. 

HOYT (KELLY) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 22 Dec 2006] Hoyt (Kelly), Geraldine Theresa, 82, Wakefield (12/20).

HUBBARD (DOOLEY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 16 Mar 2006] Dighton -- Lois A. (Dooley) Hubbard, 59, died on Monday, March 13, 2006 in Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a long illness. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Donald J. and Bertha C. (Shaw) Dooley, she was the wife of 34 years of William F. Hubbard. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Grammar School, and Bishop Cassidy High School in 1964, both in Taunton; the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 1968, with a bachelor's of arts degree in English; and from Bridgewater State College in 1978 with a master's degree in education-reading. From 1968 to 2002, she was employed at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School as a reading/English teacher. A communicant of St. Joseph's Church in North Dighton, she was a member of the Dighton-Rehoboth Teachers Association, the Massachusetts Teachers Association, and the National Education Association. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Omicrom chapter, teachers' honor society. She enjoyed traveling, reading, the Patriots and Red Sox, and music. For many years, she was the treasurer of the Miss Taunton Scholarship Pageant. She is the mother of Leeanne Hubbard of North Dighton; the sister of Donna L. Brezinski and her husband Dr. Donald Brezinski of Taunton; the aunt of Donna Jean Caliguri of Weston and Donald J. Brezinski Jr. of Lexington; and the great-aunt of Addison Martin Brezinski, Peter Jude and Alexander Ignatius Caliguri. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph's Church in North Dighton on Saturday, March 18 at 9 a.m. Visiting hours are Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave. (Route 138 south), Taunton. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Taunton. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1115 West Chestnut St., Brockton, MA 02401.

HUDSON (MARTIN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 29 Nov 2005] Hudson, Evelyn F. (Martin), 80, of Elmer Ave., Warwick, died on Nov. 27 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of of the late Harold E. Hudson. She was born in Warwick, a daughter of the late Owen and Idella (Lanthier) Martin. Mrs. Hudson was a bookkeeper at the former Keenan Oil Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1980. She is survived by 2 daughters, Marcelyn Davidson and Noralie Perretta, both of Warwick. Grandmother of Nicholas and Stephen Perretta, Melanie and Phillip Davidson; great-grandmother of Megan Ferragamo. She was the sister of the late Eugene Martin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Henault-Gallogly Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., W. Warwick, on Wednesday 4-7 PM with a service at 6:30 PM. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery will be private.

HUFFMASTER (LEAHY) [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Thursday 8 June 2006] Huffmaster in Taunton, June 6, 2006. Corinne M. "Kathy" (Leahy) Huffmaster died after a brief illness at age 55. Wife of Alfred DeCosta Jr., Residence: Myrtle St. in Taunton. Mother of Holly Allard and her husband Jeffrey of Lowell, Ma. Andrea Fongeallaz and her husband Steven of Madison, Fl. Elaine Costello and her husband Robert of Plymouth, Ma. Step-Mother of Betty-Jean DeCosta of Norton, Brenda DeCosta of Taunton, Alfred DeCosta of Taunton. Grandmother of twelve. Sister of James Leahy of CA. Richard Leahy of Maine and the late Janice Britton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 10th at 11 am in the St. Josephs Church in Taunton. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours one hour prior to the Mass from 9:30-10:30 am from the OKeefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, Ma. Interment is private at the convenience of the family.

HUGHES [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 13 May 1882] Died… In this city, 6th inst., James E., only child of Edward F. and Catherine Hughes, aged 1 year and 6 months.

HUGHES [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 15 July 1951] Hughes - In Bristol, July 13, William H. in his 77th year. Residence 222 Wood Street. Funeral from the Charles M. Connery Funeral Home, 57 Burton Street, Monday July 18 at 8 a.m. High Mass of requiem in St. Mary's Church at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

HUGHES [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 24 June 2003] Cumberland - Frederick C. Hughes, 85, of Scott Road, a retired loom fixer, died yesterday at Slater Health Center, Pawtucket. He was the husband of the late Annie L. (Travis) Hughes, and of the late Bella (Antonio) Hughes. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Whitman and Edith (Waterman) Hughes, he had lived in Cumberland for more than 20 years. Mr. Hughes had been a loom fixer for Moore Fabrics, in Pawtucket, for 30 years, and also had worked for Murdock Webbing, in Pawtucket, for 5 years. He leaves three sons, Richard Hughes of Cumberland, Robert Hughes of North Providence and Frederick Hughes in Kentucky; three daughters, Mary Rei of Cumberland, Frances Hughes of Pawtucket and Nancy Hughes of North Providence; two stepsons, Larry Hood of North Attleboro and Phillip Hood of Easton, Mass.; a stepdaughter, Linda Leighton of Pawtucket; two brothers, Thomas and Whitman Hughes, both in California; and a sister, Claire Brown in Indiana. He was the father of the late Joseph Hughes, and a brother of the late Henry and James Hughes. The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket. Burial will be in the Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket.

HUGHES [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 25 June 2003] Seekonk - Robert E. Hughes, 72, of St. Laurent Parkway, died Monday at home. He was the widower of Janice (Crocker) Hughes, to whom he had been married 42 years at the time of her death. Born in Providence on Aug. 28, 1931, he was the son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Hill) Hughes. He had been raised and educated in East Providence, R.I., where he was a 1949 graduate of East Providence High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Bryant College in 1963. He had resided in Seekonk since 1960. Mr. Hughes was an Air Force veteran, serving from 1951 to 1954 with the 6910th security group as a cryptographer in Germany. He spent his entire career in banking services, serving as branch manager for a number of banks at various locations, including the former Pawtucket Institution for Savings, Peoples Bank, Taunton Savings, and had retired as loan officer for the Foxboro National Bank, Foxboro. Mr. Hughes was a member of the Rising Sun Lodge 30, AF&AM of Rumford, R.I., and a past member of the Foxboro Lion's Club. He was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church, and a former member of the Grace Church, Providence. He had enjoyed gardening and traveling. He is survived by a daughter, Jayne Hughes of Westfield; a son, David Hughes of Seekonk; a sister, Wilma Bentley of Warwick, R.I.; a companion, Barbara Renaldo of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a brother-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held at the family home at 1 p.m. on Sept. 13. Burial is private. Arrangements are by the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls.

HUGHES [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 22 July 2003] Barrington  -- Lloyd Lynnell Hughes, 82, of 26 Melrose Ave., a retired president and chief executive officer of Rhode Island Hospital, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, in Pawtucket, after a long illness. He was the husband of Isabel (Neiswanger) Hughes; they had been married for 56 years. Born in Independence, Kan., the son of the late Lloyd Lowrey and Jess (O'Connell) Hughes, he had moved to Barrington 43 years ago. He had earned his bachelor's degree and doctor of law degree from Washburn University, in Topeka, Kan., and his master's in health administration from the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis. Mr. Hughes had been assistant general counsel of Kansas Corp., in Topeka, and superintendent of the University of Wisconsin Hospital, before coming to Rhode Island Hospital. There he had served as the hospital's assistant director, deputy director, executive director and executive vice president, later being named the hospital's president. He served as president and CEO of Rhode Island Hospital for 12 years, until his retirement in 1985. In those 12 years, he helped Rhode Island Hospital to emerge from the shadow of Boston's health-care institutions and become a major medical center in its own right, the official trauma center for Southeastern New England, and a key teaching hospital for Brown University. Mr. Hughes also helped the hospital to weather the medical-malpractice insurance crisis of 1975, and served as an architect of the multimillion-dollar-plan, announced in 1978, to affiliate Rhode Island and Women & Infants Hospitals. In an interview just before his retirement, Mr. Hughes offered a characteristically unassuming assessment of his years as president: "The major part of my role was to simply point the hospital in the right direction and have people be enthusiastic participants in its activity." Mr. Hughes's professional memberships included service as a chairman, president and trustee of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI), a president and trustee of the New England Hospital Assembly, and a member of the House of Delegates of the American Hospital Association. He also had served as board manager of the Bethany Home, in Providence, and as a trustee on the boards of many local organizations, including the St. Andrew School and the Barrington Senior Center. An Army veteran of World War II, he served in counterintelligence in the Marshall Islands and Japan. Mr. Hughes was a communicant of St. John's Church, in Barrington, where he served as senior warden and vestryman. He also served as the Rhode Island diocesan chairman of the Episcopal Charities. He loved sailing, birdwatching and baseball. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, David Lloyd Hughes of Barrington; three daughters, Lucinda H. Bainum of Dover, Kan., Nancy H. Jencks of Bristol and Melissa Hughes of Ho Ho Kus, N.J.; and 7 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Church, County Road. Burial will be private in the St. John's Memorial Garden.

HUGHES (KELLY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 17 Sep 2003] Cranston - Margaret M. (Kelly) Hughes, 83, of Oakhill Drive, a homemaker and a retired saleswoman, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Marybeth A. Ryan of Warwick. She was the wife of the late Charles P. Hughes. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary (Morrison) Kelly, she had lived in Providence before moving to Cranston in 1947. Mrs. Hughes had been a saleswoman at the former Jordan Marsh Co. department store in the Warwick Mall for 18 years, until retiring in 1990. She was a member of St. Gregory the Great Church, in Warwick, and was a member of the Rosary and Altar Guild of St. Joseph Church, in West Warwick. In addition to her daughter, she leaves two sons, Robert C. Hughes of Potomac, Md., and Charles J. Hughes of North Kingstown; a sister, Elizabeth Cafferty of Warwick; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Joseph T. Hughes and Charlene M. Taylor, and a sister of the late James J. and John Kelly and Catherine M. O'Hara. The funeral will be held on Friday at 8:30 a.m. from The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave. (Route 5), Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Rd., Warwick. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

HUGHES  [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 1 Mar 2004] Hughes -- Frances A. February 28, 2004. Fiancee of John Ventura. Beloved mother of Wilfred E. Jr., David M., Thomas J. Parmentier, Debra J. pelletier and Donna M. Lombardi. Sister of Frederick Jr., Richard, Robert, Nancy Hughes and Mary Rei.Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Residence, Harrisville, formerly of Pawtucket. Funeral Wednesday at 8:45 AM from the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rt. 44) Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Our Lady of Good Help Church, Old Victory Hgwy., Mapleville. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. in lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 will be appreciated. [Providence RI Journal, Monday 1 Mar 2004] Burrillville - Frances A. Hughes, 62, of Chapel Street, Harrisville, a floor supervisor, died Saturday at home. She was the fiancee of John Ventura. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Frederick and Bella (Antonio) Hughes, she had lived in Pawtucket before moving to Harrisville last year. Mrs. Hughes had been a floor supervisor for C.H.N. Anodizing Corp. for 17 years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Good Help Church, Mapleville. Besides her fiance, she leaves three sons, Wilfred E. Parmentier Jr. in Ohio, David M. Parmentier of Warwick and Thomas J. Parmentier of Harrisville; two daughters, Debra J. Pelletier of Pawtucket and Donna M. Lombardi of Harrisville; three brothers, Frederick Hughes Jr. in Kentucky, and Richard and Robert Hughes, both of Cumberland; two sisters, Mary Rei of Narragansett and Nancy Hughes of North Providence; and six grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Joseph Hughes. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Pike, Greenville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Our Lady of Good Help Church, Old Victory Highway, Mapleville. Burial will be private.

HUGHES (MURPHY) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 18 Apr 2004] New Bedford -- Kathleen Patricia Elizabeth (Murphy) Hughes, 55, of New Bedford died Friday, April 16, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. She was the widow of Gerald Hughes. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the daughter of the late James and Annie (Mahaffy) Murphy, she previously lived in London, England, Florida and California before moving to New Bedford. Survivors include two daughters, Colleen Hughes and Maureen Ganninger, both of New Bedford; a son-in-law, James Ganninger of New Bedford; a step-son, Archie Ruel and his wife, Jacinta, and their children, Scott Ruel and his fiancee, Heather, all of Bristol, Conn., and Jason Ruel and his wife, Kristen; two brothers, Christy Murphy and his wife, Janet, of Belfast and Robert J. Murphy of London; three sisters, Josephine Wilson, Bernadette Cinnamon and her husband, John, all of London and Davanna McQueen and her husband, Andrew, of Harts, England; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Patrick and Mary Ann Murphy, her twin. Her funeral services will be held at a later date in St. Peter's Church in Belfast with burial in Milltown Cemetery, Northern Ireland. Arrangements are by the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Road, Dartmouth. 

HUGHES [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 22 July 2004] Warwick - Michael H. "Mick" Hughes, 52, of Dayton Avenue, a press plate maker, died Tuesday in Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. He was the husband of Larrain J. (Reczko) Delory. Born in Liverpool, England, a son of the late Charles and Mary (O'Leary) Hughes, he had lived in Liverpool and Cranston before moving to Warwick 12 years ago. Mr. Hughes had been a press plate maker at Quebecor World Packaging Graphics, Pawtucket, for 16 years. Besides his wife, he leaves two brothers, Charles Hughes of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, and Anthony Hughes of Liverpool; two sisters, Marie Noga of Surrey, British Columbia, and Patti Greenwood of Alicante, Spain; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave. Burial will be private.

HUGHES (QUIRK) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 9 Dec 2004] Cranston - Mary C. Hughes, 85, of Julia St., a retired seamstress, died Monday at South County Nursing and Subacute Center, in North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late James E. Hughes. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Charles A. and Julia C. (McPhillips) Quirk, she had lived in Cranston for 43 years. Mrs. Hughes had been a seamstress at the former P.G. Interiors, in Cranston, for 7 years before retiring in 1987, and previously had worked at the former Paris Fabric, in Warwick, for 15 years. She leaves three sons, James F. and Charles J. Hughes, both of Cranston, and Stephen J. Hughes of Tiverton; three daughters, M. Rosanne Godbout of Westerly, Jane C. Tougas of Cranston and Nancy M. Rego of Narragansett; a sister, M. Rosanne Quirk, RSM, of Pawtucket; 15 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was a sister of the late Rev. Charles Quirk, O.P., William A. and Robert G. Quirk, Irene A. Clow and Elizabeth V. Clancy. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd. (Route 117), Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Matthew Church, Park and Elmwood Avenues, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery Cranston.

HUGHES (DOLAN) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 12 Dec 2004] Warwick - Kathryn R. Hughes, 93, of Waycross Drive, died Friday at home. She was the wife of the late Raymond H. Hughes. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a daughter of the late Matthew and Catherine (Horan) Dolan, she had lived in Warwick for more than 50 years. Mrs. Hughes was a past president of the Legion of Mary at St. Peter Church, in Warwick. She leaves two sons, Raymond M. Hughes of Providence and John M. Hughes of Warwick. She was a sister of the late Mary Marcotte, Margaret Scott and John Dolan. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Ave. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

HUGHES [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 23 Dec 2004] Warwick - Kevin C. Hughes, 46, of San Jose, Calif., formerly of Warwick, a senior engineering manager, died unexpectedly Saturday at home. He was the husband of Tammy Hughes. Born in Providence, a son of John J. Hughes Jr. of Warwick, and the late Jessie A. Hughes, he had lived in Warwick before moving to San Jose. Mr. Hughes had worked for General Electric in San Jose, for seven years in the nuclear-energy test-and-measurement systems group. He also worked for IBM in San Jose, in 1988, in its mass-storage systems group until 1999. He then joined Applied Materials in Sunnyvale, Calif., as a senior engineering manager. He graduated from Pilgrim High School in June 1976 and graduated from Northeastern University's School of Mechanical Engineering in June 1981. Besides his wife and father, he leaves a son, Brendan Hughes, and two stepdaughters, Brook and Kimber Hughes, all of San Jose; a sister, Carol Gronostalski of North Attleboro; three brothers, John J. Hughes III of Holden, Mass., Michael J. Hughes of Jacksonville, Fla., and Patrick D. Hughes of Saunderstown; and 10 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Jan. 15 in St. Peter's Church, Fair Street.

HUGHES [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 18 Jan 2005] Lakeville -- William F. Hughes Jr., 77, of East Freetown, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at Island Terrace Nursing Home. He was the husband of Jeanne E. (Landry) Hughes; they were married 56 years. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late William F. and Sarah Ann (Wareing) Hughes. He lived in Freetown for 52 years and was a communicant of St. John Neumann Church. Mr. Hughes was a World War II Navy veteran serving as a Navy Seabee in Okinawa. He was formerly employed as an electrician at Vander Electric. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Freetown, the Lion's Club and the IBEW Local 223. He served seven years on the Freetown Planning Board, 15 years on the Board of Assessors and was a part-time wire inspector for 37 years. He enjoyed sailing and boating and took pride in his vegetable garden. He especially enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his widow; two daughters, Maureen Richard, and her husband, Robert, of Freetown, and Nancy Rousseau, and her husband, Paul, of Lakeville; three sons, William F. Hughes III of Florida; Daniel Hughes, and his wife, Nancy, of Mattapoisett, and Robert Hughes, and his wife, Michelle, of Dartmouth; a brother, Alan Hughes of New Bedford; a sister, Dorothy Baldwin of Sarasota, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Francis Hughes. His funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. John Neumann Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. 

HUGHES [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 9 June 2005] New Bedford -- Mark V. Hughes, 43, of Dartmouth died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Susan (O'Reilly) Hughes of Dartmouth and the late Dr. Vincent L. Hughes. He lived in Dartmouth most of his life and was a 1980 graduate of Dartmouth High School and a 1984 graduate of Providence College. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in South Dartmouth. Mr. Hughes worked as an environmental chemist for Lincoln Environmental of Smithfield, R.I. He previously worked at Laidlaw Environmental Services and at AT&T in Fairhaven. Mr. Hughes enjoyed skiing, water-skiing and the outdoors. Survivors include his mother; a brother, Brian Hughes of Dublin, Ireland; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private funeral services were held. Arrangements were by Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St.

HUGHES (McLAUGHLIN) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 15 June 2005] East Providence - Hughes, Eileen M., 72, of Delway Road , a retired clerk, died unexpectedly Monday at home. She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Hughes. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Hulme) McLaughlin, she was a life long resident of East Providence. Mrs. Hughes was a clerk in the Providence Journal Advertising department before retiring in 1957. She was a founding member and communicant of St. Martha Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her twin grandchildren. Besides her husband of 49 years, she leaves a daughter; Mary K. Johnston and husband Michael of East Providence, two sons; Michael E. Hughes of Wickford and Timothy F. Hughes and fiancee, Sophia Bethanis of Marshfield, MA, a sister; Maris R. Sullivan of Bloomington, IL, and twin grandchildren; Reilly Michael Johnston and Erin Eileen Johnston both of East Providence. She was the sister of the late Sheila M. McLaughlin. Her funeral will be held Monday, June 20, 2005 at 8:45 a.m. from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Martha Church, Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 5-8pm. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Eileen's memory to the East Providence Community Chorus, c/o Ronald Procopio, 38 Brentwood Drive, Rumford, RI 02916, or St. Anthony's Home, 252 Rhodes St., Providence, RI 02905 would be deeply appreciated.

HUGHES [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 5 Oct 2005] Hughes, Arthur D., 58, of Prairie Avenue, died Monday unexpectedly at home. Born in Providence, a son of the late Arthur F. and Mary A. (Glennon) Hughes, he had been a lifelong Providence resident. Mr. Hughes was a maintenance worker at Bradley Hospital for the past 15 years and was an army veteran of the Vietnam War. He leaves 1 sister, Margaret M. Battersby and 1 brother, Edward F. Hughes, both of Cranston. He was the uncle of Kenneth A. Battersby, Jr. of Scituate and Susan L. Switzer of West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday in St. Michael Church, Oxford St., Providence, at 10:00 AM. Burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery.

HUGHES (GORMAN) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 28 May 2006] Hughes, Susan M. (Gorman), formerly of Harriet Lane, passed away, Thursday, May 25, 2006. Beloved wife of the late William N. Hughes, Jr. Born in Providence, daughter of the late John and Susan M. (Petit) Gorman, she had resided in Pawtucket before moving to Cumberland in 1957. Susan was a secretary at Anaconda Wire Co., Pawtucket, Puritan Aerosol Co., Cumberland and Astor Jewelry Co., Providence. An avid bowler, she was a former member of St. Leo's Bowling League and St. John Vianney Bowling League. She also bowled at Lincoln Lanes and Walnut Hill Lanes. She enjoyed bingo and was a former member of the Fleet Reserve Ladies Auxiliary. Mother of Susan K. Mandeville and her husband Peter of Smithfield, Marleen K. Alawneh and her husband Abdallah of North Providence and William N. Hughes and his wife Gail of Pawtucket. Grandmother of Jill and Scott Mandeville, Josh and Jared Hughes. Sister of the late James, William, Joseph Gorman, Rita Powers, Veronica Powers, Charlotte Laliberte and Elizabeth Coleman. Funeral from William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John Vianney Church, 3609 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland at 10 a.m. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery. visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to either the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to Mt. St. Rita Health Centre, 15 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864. 

HUGHES [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 23 July 2006] Hughes- In Woonsocket, R.I., July 18, 2006. Joseph A. Hughes Jr., 66, of Morse Place, Fall River. Former husband of Claire (De Gagne) Durgin. Son of the late Joseph A. Hughes Sr. and Anna (Mc Cormack) Hughes. Father of Peter J. Hughes. Brother of Raymond J. Hughes. Grandfather of Erin and Ethan Hughes. His funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from the Oliveira Funeral Home, 2064 South main St., followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in Good Shepherd Parish, South Main St. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 3-7 p.m.

HUGHES (CLEMMEY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 18 Sep 2006] Hughes (Clemmey) - Louise C., age 88, of Fall River & Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard. Wife of the late Leonard J. Hughes, Mother of Robert L. Hughes and his wife Sue, Susan Hughes and her husband Paul Surface, and Paul J. Hughes; Grandmother of Mark and Christopher Hughes, Susannah Eatz, Scott and Erik Surface, great grandmother of Jack Harlan Hughes, Connor James Hughes, Grace Eatz, sister of the late Ruth Sullivan and James Q Clemmey. Funeral Wed. Sept 20, 2006 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 Holy Name Church, Hanover St., Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Martha's Vineyard, P.O. Box 2549, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.

HUGHES [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 17 Oct 2006] Hughes - Anne M., age 88, of Fall River, October 14, 2006. Aunt of Mary Beth Borden and her husband Edward, Michael A. Hughes and his wife Teresa A. Sister of the late Adrian J. Hughes Jr., and Patricia M. Hughes. Also survived by five great nieces and nephews and several cousins. Her funeral will be held on Thursday October 19, 2006 at 9AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River (at Locust, Cherry & High Sts.) followed by a Funeral Mass at 10AM in Good Shepherd Parish, 1598 South Main St., Fall River. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Anne's Hospital, 795 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02724. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.

HUGHES [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 20 March 2007] Hughes - Margaret A., age 91, of Fairhaven, formerly of Fall River. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9am from the Waring- Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by a funeral mass at 10am in St. Joseph's Church 1335 No. Main St., Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Family will receive family and friends Wednesday from 9 to 9:30am prior to her service. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

HUGHES (CULLEN) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 12 Jan 2008] Hughes, Eileen A. (Cullen), 'Leny', 82, January 9, 2008. Residence Winter St., Wakefield. Mother of Mary G. Hughes. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10:00am in St. Francis Church, 114 High Street, Wakefield. Burial with full military honors will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours will be held in the Forbes Funeral Home, 28 Columbia St., Wakefield, Sunday from 5-7pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Eileen Hughes Memorial Fund, c/o Washington Trust Co., 20 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett, RI 02882. 

 

HUMECKY (COONEY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 24 April 2008] Humecky, Marion Ellen (Cooney), 71, formerly of Providence, passed away on April 16, 2008 in Bakersfield, CA. Madeline and Austin Cooney raised Marion and her many siblings and was educated in the Catholic school system in Providence, RI before she joined the United States Air Force. She met her husband, Harry in Orlando, Florida and during their 52 year marriage raised seven children that in turn raised numerous grandchildren and great grand children. Loving wife, devoted mother, she raised her children and grandchildren in a strict but caring home environment, teaching them the value of high morals and scruples. She sacrificed for her children and was sometimes generous beyond the norm to her grandchildren and her many friends. She will be missed by all that had the good fortune to have known her. Visitation Friday at 9am, with a funeral service at 10am in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. A graveside interment will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. 

HUNT (KELLY) [New Bedford MA, The Standard Times, 12 Dec 2000] Swansea -- Gertrude P. (Kelly) Hunt, 88, of GAR Highway died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, at Country Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitative Center. She was the widow of Lynward W. Hunt. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late John F. and Annie (Heaney) Kelly, she lived in Fall River most of her life. She was a 1929 graduate of BMC Durfee High School. Mrs. Hunt was a registered nurse in the maternity ward of Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, for several years. Previously, she was a nurse in the Fall River schools, and for many years was a supervisor in the children's ward of Fall River General Hospital until it closed. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and a member of the Charlton Memorial Hospital Retirees. Survivors include two daughters, Joan Szelag of Fall River and Judith Keeley of Providence; a sister, Rita McCloskey of Fall River; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Catherine Downey, Evelyn O'Neil, John Kelly, Charles Kelly, Harold Kelly, Raymond Kelly and Edward Kelly. Her funeral will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Jeffrey E. Sullivan Funeral Home, 550 Locust St., Fall River, with a Mass at 10 at St. Joseph's Church, North Main Street, Fall River. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.

HUNT (McCONAGHY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 19 Oct 2006] Attleboro - Carol Ann Hunt, 59, of Pleasant Street, Attleboro, a loving mother, sister and aunt, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert P. Hunt, who died on Feb. 8, 1998. Born in Attleboro on Feb. 15, 1947, Mrs. Hunt was a daughter of the late Hector Landry and Clara (Boyd) McConaghy. She was raised and educated in Attleboro. A lifelong resident of Attleboro, Mrs. Hunt was employed as a jewelry inspector at the former L.G. Balfour Company in Attleboro. She is survived by a son, Robert P. Hunt Jr. of Attleboro; two sisters, Sandra Reynolds of East Freetown and Donna Lopes of Pawtucket; two brothers, Robert Landry of Warren, R.I. and George Landry of Cumberland, R.I.; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, Oct. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St., Attleboro celebrated by the Rev. Richard Roy, pastor. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro. 

HUNT (TRAINOR) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 20 Dec 2006] Hunt, Patricia M. (Trainor), 69, of Bunting Road died Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Jack Hunt. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Frank P. and Margaret M. (Feeley) Trainor, she had lived in Cranston before moving to Warwick in 1978. Mrs. Hunt had worked for Narragansett Electric Company and before her retirement in 1996 she was a crossing guard for the City of Cranston for 23 years. She was a member of Local 1033 Municipality Employees Union and she belonged to St. Paul's Church Women's bowling league. Besides her husband she leaves 5 daughters, Donna J. Gillis, Patti Hunt and Kerri L. Giard, all of Warwick, Marcia E. Laurenzo of Coventry, and Susan F. Sahagian of Narragansett; 1 sister, Margaret M. Trainor of Warwick; 4 brothers, Francis P. Trainor of North Conway, NH, Thomas F. and Edmund W. Trainor, both of Warwick, David M. Trainor of West Warwick; 9 grandchildren, Raymond and Kaile Laurenzo, Christopher and Danny Gillis, Mark, Michael and Chelsea Sahagian, Lily and Gillian Giard. She was the sister of the late Gerald P. Trainor. Her funeral will be Friday at 8:45 AM from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane, Warwick, at 10:00 AM. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Assn. will be appreciated. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. 

HUNT (REDDY) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 26 Oct 2007] New Bedford — Kathryn L. (Reddy) Hunt, 87, of Dartmouth, died October 24, 2007, at Taber Street Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Raymond T. Hunt. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Michael J. and Alice M. (Wylie) Reddy, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Dartmouth in 1978. Mrs. Hunt was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church. She was formerly employed as a registered nurse at St. Luke's Hospital and later as a public health nurse with the City of New Bedford before retiring as a social worker with the Department of Transitional Assistance for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mrs. Hunt was a member of the Y.M.C.A. for over 25 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and gardening. Survivors include 2 sons, Atty. Thomas R. Hunt, and his wife Annmarie, of Dartmouth and Michael J. Hunt, and his wife Lae, of North Attleboro; a daughter, Katherine M. Townley, and her husband John, of Dartmouth; a sister, Marion Yeager of California; 5 grandchildren, Timothy H. Townley of Boston, Martha H. Townley of New York City, Kevin R. Hunt of New Bedford, Eric M. Hunt of Dartmouth and Lauren Kathryn Hunt of North Attleboro; numerous nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Leonard Reddy, Grace May and Helen Sawyer. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM in St. Julie Billiart Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. 

HUNTER (DUGGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 7 Sep 2006] Hunter, Nancy L. (Duggan), 68 of Meadowbrook Dr. Barrington died Tuesday September 5, 2006 at the Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. Born in Brookline, MA, she was the wife of the late George J. Hunter. Nancy lived in West Roxbury, MA, before moving to Barrington 40 years ago. She was a communicant of Holy Angels Church and was involved in many volunteer organizations including St. Vincent de Paul Society, Celebrate, and Tap In. She was an avid Bridge player and sports fan. She leaves one son Kenneth Hunter of Bow NH; three daughters Ellen Morin of Scituate RI, Carolyn Hunter of Grafton MA and Patricia Hunter of Barrington; one brother and four sisters; and two grandsons Timothy and Andrew Hunter. The Funeral will be held on Saturday September 9, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from The Wilbur-Romano Funeral Home 615 Main St. Warren, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Angels, 341 Maple Ave, Barrington. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visitation Friday 3-8 PM. Donations in Nancy's memory may be made to Holy Angels Church or Carmelite Monastery 25 Watson Avenue, Barrington. RI 02809. 

HUNTER (MORAN) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 1 Jan 2008] New Bedford — Annie "Ann" ( Moran) Hunter, 92, formerly of New Bedford, died Sunday at the Sippican Nursing Home in Marion. She was the wife of the late William F. Hunter. She was born in New Bedford a daughter of the late James & Annie (Connelly) Moran. Ann was a cook with the Fairhaven School Department for over 15 years, before she retired. She has lived in New Bedford for over 40 years. A parishioner of St. Joseph Church Fairhaven. Ann enjoyed animals, especially cats and horses. She enjoyed her cafeteria work in several Fairhaven schools until her retirement. She loved taking care of and feeding all the stray cats in the neighborhood and was affectionately known as "The Cat Lady." To know Ann was to love her, for she had a radiant smile for everyone she met, especially while shopping at Shaw's in Fairhaven. She will be sadly missed by her neighbors and friends. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late James Moran, John Moran, Francis Moran, Gertrude Flemming, Kathleen Mahoney. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30am from the Donaghy - Hathaway Funeral Home, 465 County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St Joseph Church, Fairhaven. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours Wednesday morning from 8:30—9:30am.

HUNTINGTON (MAGUIRE) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 4 Nov 2007] Huntington, Kathryn M. 85, of Allen Dr., died Friday at the Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late William K. Huntington whom she met in the Arcade during the 1938 Hurricane and tidal wave. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Logan) Maguire, she was an East Greenwich resident for 5 years, previously living in Hawaii for 8 years, and prior to that on the East Side of Providence. She was a graduate of Hope High Class of 1939 and Katherine Gibbs, Class of 1940. She also attended, RISD, RIC and URI. Mrs. Huntington worked in the Bio-Medical Division at Brown University retiring in 1984. She had also worked in the Psychology Department there and for IBM. She enjoyed painting. Her watercolors are in collections worldwide. She was the past president of the Kailua-Kona Post 20, American Legion, and past secretary of the Kona Seniors in Kailua-Kona, HI. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Church in East Greenwich. She leaves two sons; Joseph W. Huntington of East Greenwich and William A. Huntington of Middlebury, Vt., four daughters: Janet Freedman, Anne E. Huntington and Kathleen M. Huntington all of Providence, Patricia M. Huntington of Cranston and four grandchildren, Gina and Julia Freedman, Wills and Emma Huntington. She was the sister of the late Elizabeth Gaffney and Mary Madigan. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 from the Monahan, Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Our Lady of Mercy Church, East Greenwich. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Our Lady of Mercy Church Outreach Services, 65 Third St. East Greenwich, R.I. 02818. 

HUNTOON (CARROLL) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 18 May 2003] Cranston - Clara R. "Claire" (Carroll) Huntoon, 81, of Matthewson Street, a retired employee of the Metal Art Buckle Co., died Friday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Francis S. "Gigi" Huntoon. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas and Louise (Jeff) Carroll, she had lived in Cranston for many years. She had worked at Metal Art Buckle for many years before retiring. She was active in the Randall Manor Tenants Association, where she had once served as president. She leaves two sons, Robert F. Huntoon of Bullhead City, Ariz., and David F. Huntoon of Cranston; two daughters, Frances C. Sprague of Warwick and Patricia A. Burghardt of Cranston; two brothers, Joseph Duffy of Clearwater, Fla., and Robert Duffy of Cranston; and 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Evelyn A. Tassoni, and sister of the late Margaret McKenna, Frederick Durkin and Louise Simmons. The funeral wll be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from Butterfield Chapel, 500 Pontiac Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Kevin Church, Warwick. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

HURLEY [Providence RI Evening Bulletin, 5 June 1869] Deaths - In Fall River, 3d inst., David A. Hurley, aged 44 years.

HURLEY (DOYLE) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, 19 Oct 1997] Fall River -- Kathryn Eileen (Doyle) Hurley, 83, died Saturday, October 18, 1997, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph W. Hurley and daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Bridget A. (Murphy) Doyle.  Born in Woonsocket, R.I., she lived in the East Side of Providence for many years before moving to Mattapoisett in 1976. She was a communicant of St. Anthony Church, Mattapoisett, where she had served as a lector and was a member of the St. Anthony's Women's Guild. Mrs. Hurley was awarded the Marian Medal from the Diocese of Fall River in 1987 and had been a writer and women's editor for the Woonsocket Call for 46 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Friends of the Elderly in Mattapoisett, a former member of the Mattapoisett Women's Club, Mattapoisett Seniors Bowling League and Mattapoisett Senior Citizens. She was also a former member and secretary of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging. Mrs. Hurley was also past president of the Quota Club of Woonsocket, a former governor of the 15th District of Quota International, and an honorary member of the Beethoven Club and the Trinity Club, both of Woonsocket.  Survivors include a stepdaughter, Marilyn Hurley of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Mary Clare Doyle of Mattapoisett; two brothers, Joseph Noel Doyle of Norwood and Charles Vincent Doyle of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Edward Joseph Doyle Jr.  A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Church, Barstow Street. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County St., Mattapoisett. 

HURLEY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, 17 Nov 1997] New Bedford -- Katherine T. Hurley, 90, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997, after a brief illness at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Catherine (Sheehan) Hurley. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, she was a communicant of St. James Church, where she was a member of the Children of Mary and the Women's Guild. She was a switchboard operator at the New Bedford Hotel until its closing and was the co-owner of A.B.C. Answering Service until her retirement in the late 1970s. Survivors include four nephews, Robert Cleary and Daniel Cleary, both of Newport, R.I., Paul Cleary of West Hartford, Conn., and Patrick Hurley of Coventry, R.I.; and two nieces, Katherine Keaton of Newport and Elizabeth Albright of Rumford, R.I. She was the sister of the late John Hurley, Timothy Hurley, Daniel Hurley, Joseph Hurley, Margaret Hurley and Mary Cleary. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Church. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St.

HURLEY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Saturday 10 May 2003] New Bedford -- Edward M. Hurley, 93, of New Bedford, died Friday, May 9, 2003, at Our Lady's Haven after a long illness. He was the widower of Rosamond L. (Webber) Hurley. A lifelong New Bedford resident, he was the son of the late Cornelius F. and Bridget A. (Duggan) Hurley. He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church. Mr. Hurley was the owner and operator of New Bedford Sign Co. for many years until his retirement. He was a graduate of Holy Family High School. He served in the Navy during World War II, participating in the invasion of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He was a recipient of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal with two stars, American Area Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of the Old Dartmouth Historical Society and a past member of the Serra Club. He enjoyed carving wood. Survivors include a son, Jonathan B. Hurley of New Bedford; a brother, Maurice Hurley of New Bedford; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Cornelius F. Hurley Jr. and Joseph Hurley. His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Lawrence Church, with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St.

HURLEY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 1 Aug 2003] Charles Michael Hurley, 71, of 121 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii, formerly of Providence, a retired accountant, died July 24 at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu. Born in Providence on April 28, 1932, a son of the late Charles Arthur and Mildred Bernadette Hurley, he had lived in the city until 1940. Mr. Hurley had been an accountant/auditor at the Las Vegas (Nev.) Hilton before retiring. He was a friend of Bill W. He leaves a brother, John W. Hurley of Smithfield, and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Hawaii Veterans Cemetery, Hilo.  

HURLEY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 17 Mar 2004] East Providence -- John J. Hurley, 77, of Burnside Avenue, Riverside, a retired educator, city councilman, and city Hall of Famer, died Monday at Orchard View Manor. He was the husband of Catherine T. (Jedrey) Hurley; they had been married for 53 years. Born in Abington, Mass., a son of the late Joseph D. and Mary Ann (Tobin) Hurley, he was a lifelong East Providence resident. A 1950 graduate of Brown University, he received a master's in education from Rhode Island College in 1961, and earned another master's, in education administration, from the University of Connecticut. Mr. Hurley had been an educator in East Providence for 36 years, until retiring in 1986 as principal of the Martin Junior High School. He previously had been the principal, vice principal, and head of the math-science department at Riverside Junior High School, where he had also coached the baseball team and run the after-school bowling league; and principal of the Orchard Street School, where he helped design two pilot programs for the city: a mini-course program that provided counseling to immigrant children, and a second program, of individualized instruction, to the academic needs of the same at-risk group. He was a member of the Rhode Island Principal's Association, the Principal's Committee on Junior High Athletics, and the East Providence Athletic Council. After he retired, the auditorium at Riverside Junior High School was named in his honor, and in 2000, he was inducted into the East Providence Hall of Fame. Mr. Hurley also had served East Providence for two terms as a member of the City Council until resigning in 1992. He later had served, for three years, on the Rhode Island Supreme Court Disciplinary Board. He was an Army veteran. Mr. Hurley was a communicant of St. Brendan Church, where he had served as a trustee, a lector and a finance-committee member, and had taught CCD classes for 10 years. He was a member of the church's Forever Young Club and the Knights of Columbus, Bishop Hickey Council, in Riverside. A golf enthusiast, he was a member of the Pine Valley and Silver Spring Golf Leagues. He also enjoyed bowling and gardening, and was a devoted Red Sox fan. Besides his wife, he leaves five sons, J. Michael Hurley of Barrington, Stephen A. and Thomas M. Hurley, both of East Providence, Arthur J. Hurley of Boca Raton, Fla., and Kevin J. Hurley of Warwick; three daughters, Catherine M. Cahir of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Margaret A. Costa of East Providence and Patricia A. McDermott of Copperas Cove, Texas; a sister, Patricia A. Brothers of East Providence; and 20 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Joseph Hurley. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9:45 a.m. from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Ave., Riverside, with a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

HURLEY [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Saturday 27 Mar 2004] Seekonk -- Kevin M. Hurley, 52, of Greenfield Street, assistant superintendent for the Seekonk School Department, died Friday at home after a six-year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Judith A. (Ferland) Hurley, whom he was married to for 32 years. Mr. Hurley worked for the local school system for the past 30 years, as an English and social studies teacher, guidance counselor, and assistant principal at Seekonk Intermediate School, special education director, and for the past seven years as an assistant superintendent. He was the coordinator of the Seekonk Intermediate School camping trip, and was the adviser and coach for girls' and boys' basketball, running club, student council, school newspaper, tutoring and field trips. Last week, the Seekonk School Committee voted to name the Seekonk Middle School The Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School, in his honor. Born in Pawtucket, a son of Maurice E. Hurley of Narragansett, R.I. and the late Helen B. (Byrne) Hurley, he lived in Seekonk for 18 years. He was a communicant and eucharistic minister of St. Mary's Church. He was a member and past president of the Seekonk Kiwanas Club, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Mr. Hurley was a graduate of Rhode Island College, Class of 1974, and received a master of education degree from R.I. College in 1979. He received a doctor of philosophy degree in educational leadership from the University of Rhode Island last May. A sports enthusiast, he was a devoted Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics fan. He enjoyed gourmet dining. Besides his wife and father, Mr. Hurley is survived by a son, Kevin M. Hurley Jr. of Seekonk; a brother, Thomas Hurley of East Providence; a sister, Nancy Hackett of Stonington, Conn., and nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Patricia and Maureen Hurley. The funeral will be Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Ave., Riverside, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary's Church, Coyle Avenue, Seekonk. Burial will be in Seekonk Cemetery. All Seekonk public schools will be closed Monday in honor of Mr. Hurley. 

HURLEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 30 Nov 2004] Narragansett - Joseph J. Hurley, 78, of Champlin Cove Road, a member of the Army Corps of Engineers for 30 years before retiring in 1981, died Sunday at home. He was the husband of the late Carolyn (Lally) Hurley. Born in Denver, Colo., a son of the late George and Elnora (Farrell) Hurley, he had lived in Coventry for many years before moving to Narragansett in 1983. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and took part in the liberation of the Philippines. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Hurley graduated from Providence College in 1951. He leaves two sons, Theodore J. Hurley and Timothy G. Hurley, both of Narragansett. The funeral will be Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home's South County Chapel, 1111 Boston Neck Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Point Judith Road. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

HURLEY (O’NEILL) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Sep 2005] Portsmouth - Arlene (O'Neill) Hurley, 85, of 42 Clearview Avenue, Portsmouth, RI, died Wednesday, September 7, 2005, at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. She was the wife of Edward R. Hurley.  Born in Blackstone, MA on January 28, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Elizabeth (Bentley) O´Neill, and was the only surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Hurley was a member of the Portsmouth Senior Citizen Center, the Museum of Newport Irish History and the Rhode Island Historical Society. She was a Communicant of St. Barnabas Church. Arlene enjoyed cooking and listening to music. Besides her husband of sixty five years, she is survived by her daughters Susan Hurley and Patricia Peckham both of Portsmouth, RI, her son John Hurley of Centennial, CO; two grandsons Andrew and Connor Peckham of Portsmouth, RI; and two granddaughters Molly & Lily Hurley of Centennial, CO. She was the sister of the late Thomas O'Neill, William O'Neill, Mary Lemay, Esther Jones and Madonna Duggan. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth , with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m., in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 9, 2005, from 4-7 p.m. in the Connors Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871or the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Wagon Fund, P.O. Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871. [Providence RI Journal, Friday 9 Sep 2005] Hurley (O'Neill) Arlene, 85 of 42 Clearview Ave., Portsmouth, RI, died Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. She was the Wife of Edward R. Hurley. Besides her husband of 65 years, she is survived by her daughters Susan Hurley and Patricia Peckham, her son John Hurley, and her grandchildren Molly and Lily Hurley, and Andrew and Connor Peckham. She was also the sister of the late Thomas O'Neill, William O'Neill, Mary Lemay, Esther Jones, and Madonna Duggan. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2005, at 9 a.m. from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park. Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 9, 2005, from 4-7 p.m. in the Connors Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871, or the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Dept. & Rescue Wagon Fund, PO Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

HURLEY (QUEENAN) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 18 Jan 2006] Hurley, Alice M. (Queenan), 89, of Williston Way, Pawtucket and Chestnut Ave., Narragansett died Monday, January 16, 2006. She was the wife of the late Daniel B. Hurley. Born in Pawtucket, a lifelong resident of the city, she was a daughter of the late Thomas J. Queenan, Sr. and Alice C. (Whaley) Queenan. Alice was a local and long distance telephone operator at New England Telephone until she married in 1945. She was a lifelong communicant of St. Joseph Church and a member of its seniors group. Alice leaves three sons, Daniel T. Hurley of Pawtucket, Brian F. Hurley and Kevin R. Hurley both of North Providence; one sister, Margaret 'Rita' Queenan with whom she made her home; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Thomas J., Jr., Raymond E., James F. and John 'Leo' Queenan. Her funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 195 Walcott St. Burial will follow at Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. 

HURLEY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 24 Feb 2006] New Bedford — Maurice A. Hurley, 94, of New Bedford died at home Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006. He was the husband of Millicent K. (McGrath) Hurley. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Cornelius F. and Bridget A. (Duggan) Hurley. He lived in Philadelphia in the 1930s and resided in New Bedford most of his life. He graduated from Holy Family High School in 1929. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Hurley was the proprietor of Maurice A. Hurley Photo Engraver for many years until he retired. From 1936-47, he was a photoengraver for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Survivors include his widow; a son, Patrick J. Hurley of South Boston; three daughters, Elizabeth A. Hurley and her husband, John F., and Rosamond H. Sullivan and her husband, Thomas G., all of Needham, and Katherine B. Conlon and her husband, Thomas D., of Fall River; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Cornelius Hurley Jr., Joseph Hurley and Edward Hurley. His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St. 

HURLEY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 31 May 2006] Hurley, Timothy W., of Scenery Lane, died Sunday after a five month illness. He was the husband of Claire K. (King) Hurley. They had been married for 26 years. Mr. Hurley was also the husband of the late Margaret B. (Beaudin) Hurley. Born in Gorham, New Hampshire, he was a son of the late Edward F. and Helen (Wight) Hurley. Mr. Hurley was a foreman for the Providence Paper Company for many years. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a communicant of Saint Agnes Church, and served as a Eucharistic Minister, and a member of the parish Finance Committee. Besides his wife Claire, he leaves a daughter, Paula Grassini, and many loving nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was the father of the late Reverend Paul T. Hurley, and brother of the late Thomas Hurley, Olive Ryerson, and Alice Gilbert. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Agnes Church, Chatham Street, Providence, to which relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity, in his memory, will be appreciated. Arrangements by Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home.

HURLEY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 3 Jan 2007] Hurley, Maurice E., 81, of Village Green North, died December 29, 2006 at Orchard View Manor. He was the beloved husband, for 51 years, of the late Helen B. (Byrne) Hurley. Born on January 27, 1925 in North Attleboro, MA, a son of the late Thomas J. and Catherine C. (Joyce) Hurley, he lived in East Providence for 35 years, Seekonk, MA for 22 years, and Narragansett for 16 years. Mr. Hurley worked in the sales and marketing department for the Gulf Oil Corporation and Chevron Corporation for 40 years, before retiring in 1986. Mr. Hurley was a communicant of St. Brendan Church. He was a graduate of East Providence High School Class of 1943 and was a graduate of Bryant College. He was a member of the United States Navy Serving with the Seabee Naval Unit in the Philippines during WWII. A sports enthusiast, he was an avid Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and Boston Celtics fan. Maurice was best known for his unwavering devotion and love for his children and grandchildren. He always took pride in his grandchildren's accomplishments. He is survived by a daughter; Nancy A. Hackett of Stonington, CT, a son; Thomas P. Hurley and his wife Michele of East Providence, a daughter-in-law; Judith A. Hurley of Seekonk, MA, a brother; William J. Hurley of East Providence, four grandchildren; Kevin M. Hurley Jr. of Seekonk, MA, Sarah J. Hackett of New York City, NY, Daniel D. Hackett III of Stonington, CT, and Caroline J. Hurley of East Providence, a close personal friend for over 60 years; Howard O. Partridge of East Providence, and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Dr. Kevin M. Hurley, Assistant Superintendent of the Seekonk School Department, T. Joseph Hurley, Maureen E. Hurley and Patricia E. Hurley. He was the brother of the late Doris F. Kennedy of Phoenix, AZ, who died just days before Maurice. His funeral will be held Saturday, January 6, 2006 from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 9 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue Riverside at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours are Friday 4-8 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Maurice's memory to the Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Scholarship Fund, C/O Seekonk Lions, P.O. Box 326, Seekonk, MA 02771 would be deeply appreciated. 

HURLEY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 31 Jan 2007] Hurley, Barton C., 85, resident of Charlestown for the past 21 years where he was active in civic affairs. Predeceased by his wife Gloria Schow Hurley. A Memorial Service will be conducted at Grace Fellowship Church, 102 Rte. 184, North Stonington, CT, on Friday, February 9th at 2 p.m. Donations in Barton's memory may be made to the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association.

HURLEY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 6 July 2007] New Bedford — Clifford "Chippy" A. Hurley, 59, of New Bedford, died unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital on July 4, 2007. He was the son of the late Clifford A. Hurley and Cecilia Avila. He was born and lived most of his life in New Bedford. He graduated from New Bedford High School. He was formerly employed by Eastern Airlines and Coastline Elderly Services. He enjoyed drawing and loved animals. Survivors include his siblings, Cecelia "Cissy" Ramos of Fairhaven, George Gomes of New Bedford, Michael Travers of New Hampshire and Joyce Travers of CA; several nieces and nephews. In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated. The time for his Funeral Mass with cremains present will be announced at a later date. 

HURLEY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 17 August 2007] Hurley, Francis J., Jr., 'Frank', 63, of Monmouth Drive, Riverside, a retired Corporal of the East Providence Police Department, died unexpectedly on August 15, 2007. He was the beloved husband of Judith A. (Morrison) Hurley. Born in Charlotte, NC, a son of the late Francis J. Hurley Sr. and Margaret (Boisselle) Hurley Lacroix, he was a lifelong resident of Riverside. Francis J. Hurley was appointed to the East Providence Police Department on June 10, 1971. Officer Hurley was assigned to the Patrol Division where he served for more than twenty-eight years working on permanent posts in the center of the city and Riverside. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal in June of 1996. Frank was a communicant of St. Brendan Church. Besides his wife of 40 years, he is survived by two daughters; Donna A. Madeiro of Bristol and Kelly M. Arrighi of Riverside, a son; Kevin F. Hurley of Riverside, a sister; Arlene L. Casciano of Smithfield and five grandchildren. He was the brother of the late William K. Hurley. His funeral will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2007 from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 7:45 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 9 am. Calling hours are Friday 4-8 pm. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Frank's memory to the East Providence Police Beneficial Association, c/o The East Providence Police Department, 750 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 would be deeply appreciated. 

HURLEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 16 April 2008] Daniel Hurley, 64, of Barnet, Vermont, died Friday, April 11, 2008, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Dan was born to Patrick and Esther (Conn-olly) Hurley on July 4, 1943 in Fall River Massachusetts. During his early life, he attended the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Museum School and the Art Students’ League of New York. He was a reporter for The New Bedford Times and The Cape Cod Times, and Editor-In-Chief of the Provincetown Advocate. He was an influential force in Provincetown politics, a dynamic member of the Democratic Town Committee, and founder, with his good friend, Miriam Goodman, of a successful food co-op for low income consumers. He was a community organizer and fund raiser for the Co-op and town Art Association. He published a reissue of a book about Provincetown history. He was a wonderful chef and co-owned a small restaurant. In 1976, shortly after he moved to Barnet Vermont, he founded, edited and published the New England Farmer monthly with partners Francis Carlet and Thomas Gilson.  Fifteen years later, he and his partners published Turf—a national landscaping magazine. Prior to his death, he was working to create a “green” ecologically sound community for older adults. Dan was a fine artist and writer, and a skilled sailor who captained boats off the Maine and east coasts, and through the Caribbean. He was loved for his intelligence, warmth, and decency by everyone who knew him. Dan is survived by Yale Gould, his partner of 35 years. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brothers Pat and Brian. Condolences are much appreciated, and may be offered online to [email protected]. There are no calling hours.  A service in Dan’s memory will be held in mid-May.

HURLEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 20 May 2008] Hurley, Terrence A., 54, of Whelden Avenue, died unexpectedly on May 16, 2008. Born in Providence, a son of William and Elizabeth (Ryan) Hurley of Riverside, he was a lifelong resident of East Providence. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers; William F. Hurley and Dennis M. Hurley, both of Riverside, a sister; Rosemary Giacomini of Riverside, five nieces, three nephews, two great nieces and two great nephews. He was the brother of the late Elizabeth England. His funeral will be held on Thursday May 22, 2008 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 Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Terrence's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 would be deeply appreciated. 

HUTCHINSON (O'NEILL) [Newport Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Apr 2005] Newington, Conn. - Mary Alice (O'Neill) Hutchinson, 54, beloved wife of Paul Allard Hutchinson died Thursday, March 17, 2005. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday, April 9, 11:15 a.m. at St. Columba's Cemetery, Middletown, RI. The Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Avenue, Newington is serving the family.

HUTCHINSON (COCHRANE) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 15 Apr 2008] North Attleboro — Laurie Jean (Cochrane) Hutchinson, 52, of Commonwealth Avenue, Attleboro Falls, died on Monday, April 14, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Hospice Center in Providence, where she was transferred earlier that evening from Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro following a courageous health battle. She was the wife of Walter P. Hutchinson, to whom she was married on Oct. 28, 1982. Born in Norwood on Feb. 2, 1956, she was a daughter of Edward James Cochrane Sr. and Marlene L. (Dolan) Cochrane of Attleboro. A lifelong North Attleboro resident, Mrs. Hutchinson was a 1975 graduate of North Attleboro High School. Prior to her disabling illness eight years ago, she was employed by Mini Systems in Attleboro. Previously, she had been employed by Fuller Box in North Attleboro and Donnelly’s Manufacturing in Attleboro Falls. She was a communicant of St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church in North Attleboro. In addition to her husband and parents, she leaves a daughter, Sheryl I. Hutchinson of North Attleboro; four sisters: Donna A. Carpenter of Attleboro, Maureen L. Tomasso of Attleboro, Eileen M. McCormack of Seekonk and Kathleen A. Johnson of North Attleboro; two brothers, Edward J. Cochrane Jr. of Sturbridge and Ryan P. Cochrane of Attleboro; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.  Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Friday, April 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral on Friday, April 18 at 11 a.m. immediately following visitation in the Memorial Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Burial will be private. Following funeral services, an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mrs. Hutchinson’s name and honor may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115.

HYLAND (SULLIVAN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 11 Feb 2003] Ann M. "Nancy" (Sullivan) Hyland, 68, of New Milford, Conn., and formerly of Providence, a retired executive assistant and office manager, died Sunday at Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Conn. She was the wife of James E. Hyland Jr. Born in Providence on Feb. 1, 1935, a daughter of the late John and Anna Sullivan, she had lived in the city until moving to Connecticut in 1957. Mrs. Hyland had been an executive assistant at the Knibb Insurance Co., in Providence, and had been the office manager for Opticare Vision Center, in New Milford, for many years before retiring in 1999. She was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, in New Milford, where she was a former member of the Confraternity of the Rosary and had also been an active member of the former St. Francis School Guild. She enjoyed gardening and reading. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, James E. Hyland III of Cypress, Texas, and Justin Hyland of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Judith M. Hyland and Joan Zaccaro, both of Newtown, Conn.; a sister, Barbara Brennan of Cranston; a brother, Edward Sullivan of Cumberland; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church, New Milford. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, New Milford, in the spring. 

HYMAN (SHEA) [Newport RI Daily News, Friday 2 Jan 2004] Hyman  - In Newport, RI, January 1, 2004, Elizabeth K. (Shea) Hyman, wife of the late Edward J. Hyman. Residence Coulter Drive, Jamestown. Donations may be made in her memory to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties Hospice Program, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.  [Providence RI Journal, Friday 2 Jan 2004] Jamestown - Elizabeth K. Hyman, 86, of Coultar Drive, a retired nurse, died yesterday at her daughter's residence, on Marin Street in Newport. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Hyman. Born in Cambridge, Mass., on Jan. 13, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Elizabeth M. Healey Shea. She had worked as a registered nurse at the the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, and at the South County Nursing Centre, North Kingstown. Mrs. Hyman was a graduate of East Providence High School and the Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1938. She was a parishioner of St. Mark Church, and a member of the Rhode Island Hospital Nurses Association. She leaves three sons, Edward J. Hyman Jr. of Foxboro, Mass., James F. Hyman of Newport and Vincent T. Hyman of Jamestown; three daughters, Elizabeth M. Hyman and Mary Ann Houlihan, both of Newport, and Virginia C. Kitts of Jamestown; a brother, Daniel J. Shea of East Providence; and 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Charles E. Shea II and James N. Shea. The funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 a.m. from O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mark Church, 60 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. Burial will be at St. Mark Cemetery.

HYNES [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 19 June 2005] Hynes, Thomas, Jr., 88, of Knowlesway, died peacefully Friday at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Mary V. 'Ronnie' (Langwell) Hynes. He is survived by his son, Thomas F. Hynes, and his daughter, Kathy Hynes Murphy, both of Wakefield; and his grandsons; Thomas C. Hynes of Narrgansett and Ted Murphy of Atlanta, GA; father-in-law of Kathleen O. Hynes and the late Dayle A. Hynes; his brothers Rev. James P. Hynes (Pastor Emeritus of St. James Church-West Warwick) and Rev. Joseph P. Hynes (Pastor Emeritus of St. Teresa of the Child Jesus-Pawtucket) both of Coventry, and the late Sr. Mary Hynes SHS and Edward J. Hynes and John P. Hynes. He was the manager of the Hartford Park Housing Development for the Providence Housing Authority for 35 years before he retired in 1982. He was a 1934 graduate of LaSalle Academy , and attended Northeastern University . He was a WWII Army veteran. Born in Providence , a son of the late Thomas and Mary ( Lyons ) Hynes, Sr. he lived in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Providence for 35 years before moving to Narragansett 15 years ago. He had been a summer resident of the town since 1948. He was a communicant of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church , and a former communicant of St. Pius V Church, Providence . He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizens and Club Dominicana. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Narragansett, followed by burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston, to which relatives and friends are invited. Visitation Monday 2-4 & 7-9 and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church , 866 Pt. Judith Rd. , Narragansett , RI 02882 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St. , Pawtucket , RI 02860 in his memory will be appreciated.

IACHETTI-FUSI (McCONAGHY) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 15 July 2005] Iachetti-Fusi, Dorothy E. (McConaghy), 59, of Anama Ave., Rumford died Thursday at the Memorial Hospital of RI in Pawtucket. Dorothy was the wife of Joseph F. Iachetti. Born in Pawtucket daughter of the late Thomas P. and Florence M. (Gauthier) McConaghy. Dorothy lived most of her life in Pawtucket . She was the office manager for McLaughlin and Moran Distributers for many years. Prior to that she had worked for City Oil in Pawtucket . Dorothy was very active in St. Teresa's Church activities in Pawtucket . She was in the choir there as well as a Eucharistic minister. Besides her husband she leaves one son; Kevin Fusi of Pawtucket, two sisters; Barbara Bartolini of Palm Bay, FL and Joan M. Isabel-Walas of Rehoboth MA, one brother; Rev. R. Thomas McConaghy of Norwich, CT. Several nieces and nephews and several grand nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in St. Teresa's Church, Newport Ave., Pawtucket at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours Monday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Teresa's Church Renovation Fund 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 in Dorothy's memory. 

IAVARONE (EARLY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 11 July 2007] Iavarone, Catherine M. (Earley), 85, formerly of Maryland Ave., passed away Monday, July 9, 2007. She was the wife of the late Louis A. Iavarone. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William F. and Mary F. (Carrigan) Earley, she had been a Warwick resident since 1952. She leaves four sons, James L. Iavarone and his wife, Debra of Warwick; Stephen W. Iavarone and his wife, Dorothy of Spring Hill, FL; Dennis P. Iavarone and his wife, Marianne of Raleigh, NC; Mark T. Iavarone and his wife, Lori of Warwick; and a niece, Carol Almeida of Saunderstown, twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Rita M. Greenwood, Mary Sloan, William F. Earley, Jr. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Jefferson Blvd., at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, will be appreciated. 

IDDON (CASEY) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Monday 26 Jan 2004] Fairhaven -- Ellen (Casey) Iddon, 88, of Fairhaven, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at Our Lady's Haven after a long illness. She was the widow of John Iddon Sr. Born in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, the daughter of the late James and Jane (Thompson) Casey, she lived in Fairhaven since 1942. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church. Mrs. Iddon worked at the Star Store in New Bedford for several years. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne and enjoyed reading. Survivors include a son, John Iddon Jr. and his wife, Joyce, of Fairhaven; two grandchildren, Nicholas M. Iddon of Fairhaven and Staff Sgt. Heather L. Iddon of Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, D.C.; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late George Casey and Margaret Hanson Hanano and aunt of the late Margaret (Casey) Freitas. Her funeral will be at noon Wednesday from the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., followed by a Mass at 1 p.m. in St. Joseph Church. Interment will be in River-Side Cemetery.  

IGNAGNI (CAREY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 28 May 2008] Ignagni, Doris (Carey), May 25, 2008, wife of the late Michael Ignagni. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Doris (O'Hare) Carey. Dear friend of William and Madeline Molis, and many more friends and neighbors. Funeral services private. Arrangements by Pennine Funeral Home.

IMBRIGLIO (CORBETT) [ Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 9 Aug 2005] – Imbriglio (Corbett) From Tiverton, Aug. 8 Genevieve P. 95. Wife of Adam A. Imbriglio. Mother of Dr. Catherine Imbriglio and Thomas Imbriglio. Mother-in-law of Suzanne Imbriglio. Grandmother of Adam H. and Andrew Imbriglio. Her funeral will be held on Thurs. at 9 a.m. from the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home, 462 Main Rd., Tiverton with a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Christopher’s Church. Burial in Pocasset Hill Cemetery . Visitation Wed. 5-8 p.m. Flowers are welcome or donations to St. Christopher’s Church. [ Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 10 Aug 2005] Imbriglio, Genevieve Patricia, 95, a former Teacher/ Principal in Tiverton died on Monday. Born in Fall River , she was the wife of Adam A. Imbriglio of Tiverton, and the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Flannery) Corbett. She is also survived by a daughter, Dr. Catherine Imbriglio of Providence, RI and a son Thomas Imbriglio, his wife Suzanne, along with two grandsons, Adam H. and Andrew Imbriglio, all of Tewksbury, MA. Her sister, Margaret Williamson of Somerset , MA also survives.  Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 AM from the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home, 462 Main Road, Tiverton, RI with a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Christophers Church. Burial at Pocasset Hill Cemetery . Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM. Flowers welcome or donations to St. Christophers Church.

INGALLS (GRADY) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 18 May 2007] Ingalls, Patty Anne Grady, 41. of Tempe Arizona and formerly of Rhode Island died on May 5th at home. She was the companion of Vincent Zielinski. Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of Patricia Grady of Warren and the late David Grady, she was an Arizona resident for 18 years. She leaves two daughters; Teleitha and Teigan Grady and a son: Jeremiah Zielinski and her grandchildren: Isaiah and Kiara Haywood and David J. Grady. She also leaves her maternal grandparents: John and Madeline Bourgeois. A Memorial Service will be held Monday at 11am in the Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence. 

 

IRISH [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries Sept 2007] Riverside, Calif. - Mary (Pat) C. Irish passed away on Monday, August 27, 2007, in Riverside, California at the age of 88 years. Born in Aghada, County Cork, Ireland. Mary was raised in Newport, Rhode Island. She graduated from Newport School of Nursing in 1938. Mary lived in San Gabriel for 56 years. Mary continued her career in nursing at the San Gabriel Community Hospital. After the death of her husband Paul P. Irish Sr. in 2000, she moved to Riverside to be near her children. Mrs. Irish is survived by her four loving sons, Paul Irish of San Diego, CA, Thomas Irish of Moreno Valley, CA, Brian Irish of San Gabriel, CA, John Irish of Temecula, CA. Mary was a devoted grandmother of Tom Irish, Patrick Irish, Nickolas Irish, Micheal Irish and Sarah Irish. Viewing was held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the Pierce Brothers Simone Du Bois Mortuary. The Funeral Mass was held at the San Gabriel Mission at 10:30 a.m., today, September 5, 2007. Mary will be buried along side her husband at the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Pierce Brothers Simone Du Bois Mortuary, 1136 E. Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, CA.

ISAACSEN (O’BOYLE) [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Friday 25 Apr 2008] In Raynham, April 23, 2008 Elsie L. (O’Boyle) Isaacsen died at her home in Raynham peaceful with her family by her side at the age of 95. She was the loving wife of the late Andrew N. Isaacsen for 59 years and they shared an everlasting love and devotion to each other. Born in Taunton and a graduate of Taunton High School class of 1930, Elsie was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Melinda E. (Leary) O’Boyle. Elsie belonged to the Taunton Woman’s Club since 1980, Raynham Sociable Seniors, Raynham Council of Aging. She enjoyed dancing, shopping, vacationing, watching her favorite team the Red Sox, Trips to Foxwoods and most of all spending time with her family. She was very proud of teaching family values to her loved ones. She was a life member of the former Immaculate Conception Church in Taunton where she led a spiritual life centered in God. Elsie was the loving and devoted mother of Lynda L. Chuckran of Raynham. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly M. Martin and her husband Scott of Raynham. She adored her great grandchildren Lillian Marie and Andrew Joseph Martin who affectionately called her "Great Gram". Sister in-law of Bertha O’Boyle of Attleboro. Sister of the late Ralph O’Boyle, William O’Boyle and Mildred O’Boyle. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton on Monday, April 28th at 9 am. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Jude the Apostle in Taunton at 10 am. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 4-7 pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in Elsie’s memory may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Conference of St. Jude the Apostle, 249 Whittington Street, Taunton, Ma, 02780.

ISHERWOOD (COLLINS) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 22 Sep 2005] New Bedford -- Sheila Ann (Collins) Isherwood, 68, of Dartmouth , died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, in St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of John H. Isherwood Jr. Born in New Bedford , she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Wynn) Collins. She grew up in New Bedford before moving to Dartmouth 46 years ago and was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church, Dartmouth . She graduated from New Bedford High School . She worked as a secretary for the Sociology and Anthropology Departments at UMass Dartmouth for 33 years and retired three years ago. Mrs. Isherwood enjoyed dancing. Survivors include a son, John H. Isherwood III and his companion, Donna Luiz, of North Dartmouth; two daughters, Nancy Murphy and her husband, Tom, of South Dartmouth and Susan Isherwood of North Dartmouth ; and two grandchildren. Her funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday from the Donaghy Funeral Home, 465 County St. , with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., in St. Julie Billiart Church, Dartmouth . Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. 

IVATTS (CROWE) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 4 Feb 2003] FOXBORO -- Anna Rose "Nancy" Ivatts, 81, of North Street, died Sunday in Caritas Norwood Hospital, Norwood. She was the wife of William Ivatts. Born in Kilmuekridge, Waterford, Ireland, on Sept. 24, 1921, she was a 1938 graduate of Dedham High School and had resided in Foxboro for 55 years. Mrs. Ivatts had enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Sherry Lander of Mansfield; three sons, William Ivatts of Sharon, Robert Ivatts of Foxboro, and Thomas Ivatts in Idaho; 10 grandchildren; and eight grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary's Church. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St. DEATH NOTICE: Ivatts - Anne Rose (Crowe) "Nancy" Ivatts of Foxboro; formerly of Dedham, February 2, 2003. Beloved wife of 60 years of William S. Ivatts. Loving mother of Sherry Ivatts of Mansfield, William G. Ivatts of Sharon, Robert J. Ivatts of Foxboro and Thomas R. Ivatts of Idaho. Devoted grandmother of Marcy, Jay, Thomas, Julie, Danny, Shane, Kara, Billy, Casey and Katey. Devoted great-grandmother of DJ, Elizabeth, Olivia, Joshua, Shane, Justin, Mikayla and Colton. Funeral Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 9:00 A.M. from The Roberts & Sons Funeral Home, 30 South Street, Foxboro, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary's Church in Foxboro. Calling Hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. If you wish, donations in Nancy's memory may be made to the M.S.P.C.A., 350 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plains, MA 02130. 

IVESTER (MacMURRAY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 28 Dec 2003] Ivester (MacMurray) - December 24, 2003 Sarah. Wife of the late Milton E. Bridge, and John Ivester, daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Molloy) MacMurray, mother of Sheila DeMello with whom she lived, also Milton, Robert, Thomas, and Alan Bridge, stepmother of Allen Ivester, sister of Dorethea Dye, Majorie Medeiros, and Thomas MacMurray. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday December 30, 2003 at 10am from the Hathaway Home For Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River, followed by a funeral Mass with a requiem Eucharist at 11am in Saint Mark Church, 125 Mason St., Fall River. Relatives and friends are invited to attend, burial is private at the family's request. Memorial donations in her memory to VNA of Little Compton East Main Rd., Little Compton, RI 02837. Calling Hours Tuesday Morning 9-10am. [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 28 Dec 2003] Little Compton - Sarah (MacMurray) Ivester, 91, of East Main Road, formerly of Shaw Avenue in North Abbington, Mass., a retired floor lady for Fall River Knitting Mills, Fall River, died Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. She was the wife of the late Milton E. Bridge, and the late John Ivester. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, a daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Molloy) MacMurray, she had worked for almost 40 years as a floor lady for Fall River Knitting Mills until she retired in 1961. Mrs. Ivester was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Fall River, for many years, and a member of Eastern Star Rebekka Lodge. She leaves a daughter, Shelia DeMello of Little Compton; four sons, Milton Bridge of East Providence, Robert Bridge in Pennsylvania, Thomas Bridge of Hollister, Calif., and Alan Bridge of Fall River; a stepson, Allen Ivester of Duxbury, Mass.; two sisters, Dorothea Dye and Marjorie Medeiros, both of Fall River; a brother, Thomas MacMurray of Mystic, Conn.; and 18 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was the sister to the late Willa Medeiros and Robert "Scotty" MacMurray. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from Hathaway Home for Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River, with a requiem Eucharist at 11 in St. Mark's Church, 125 Mason St., Fall River. Burial will be private.  

IZZO (McKIERNAN) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 28 May 2008] Izzo, Katherine H. (McKiernan), age 73, of Barrington and Freetown, MA, formerly of East Greenwich, passed away on May 26th. She was the beloved wife of the late John P. Izzo, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Roth) McKiernan. Before retirement, Mrs. Izzo was employed by URI as a teacher, and a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. For many years she and her husband owned and operated the family business, the former Atlantic Coal & Oil Co. of Providence. She was the loving mother of John P. Izzo, III of Littleton, NH, Paula Wright of Freetown, MA, and Lisa Bacon of Barrington. Grandmother of 3, great-grandmother of 2. She was the grandmother of the late John P. Izzo, sister of the late Walter McKiernan and Rosanna Loiselle. Her funeral will be held on FRIDAY at 9:45 a.m. from The Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mercy Parish, 65 Third St., East Greenwich, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery. 

JACKSON [Fall River MA Daily Evening News, Friday 18 Oct 1918] Thomas P. Jackson, one of the oldest and best known residents of the southern section, died Thursday afternoon at his late home, 662 King Philip street. He was a member of St. Patrick's parish from its beginning and for the last 45 years had been connected with the King Philip mills. He is survived by his wife, who was Bridget Fannon, three sons, Dr. William Jackson of Baltimore, Dr. Frederick Jackson of this city and Edward J. Jackson, a resident at Tufts Medical College, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Higgins of this city. [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Saturday 19 Oct 1918] The funeral of Thomas P. Jackson took place today from his late residence on King Philip street. The many beautiful floral tributes attested in part the esteem in which deceased was held. The services were held at St. Patrick's church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Father Hannon of New York, with Rev. Fr. Calnen as deacon, and Rev. Fr. Staunton as sub-deacon. Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery, the bearers being Arthur Sullivan, Walter Cully, Thomas Griffin and William J. Harticon.

JACKSON (KELLY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 4 Oct 2004] Jackson (Kelly) -- In Fall River, October 1, 2004. Alice M. Jackson, 89, of 761 Highland Ave. Fall River, wife of the late James A. Jackson, daughter of the late James Kelly and the late Ellen (Ford) Kelly. Mother of Robert J. Jackson, mother-in-law of Florence Jackson, sister of the late Ellen Wilde, grandmother of Joanne, Michael and Kathleen Jackson and Ellen McCabe. She leaves her former caregiver, Elaine Aguiar. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 am from the Niagara Funeral Home, 954 Plymouth Ave., Fall River, with a funeral mass at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Warren St. Fall River at 9 am. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday, 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Highland Manor Activity Fund, 761 Highland Ave. Fall River 02720.

JACKSON (SLATTERY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Sunday 23 Dec 2007] Raleigh, N.C. - Helen E. (Slattery) Jackson, 95, of Raleigh, N.C., formerly of Mansfield, died on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at Brighton Gardens in Raleigh. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert C. Jackson, who passed away on Feb. 7, 2000. Born in Attleboro on Oct. 21, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Sullivan) Slattery. She grew up in Attleboro and was a 1930 graduate of Attleboro High School. She went on to become a 1934 graduate of Boston University. Mrs. Jackson was a retired physical education teacher/supervisor and worked for the Norwood school system for 20 years prior to retirement. A communicant of St. Mary's Church in Mansfield, she was a member of the Catholic Women's Club and served as a member and past president of the National Council of Catholic Women's Club. Helen was a 30-year member and governmental appointee to the Mansfield Housing Authority, and in 2006 the community room at 15 Park St. was named after her for her 30 years of dedicated service to the elderly in Mansfield. She was a member of the Mansfield Downtown Redevelopment Association and the Massachusetts Board of N.A.H.R.O. Her hobbies included playing golf and tennis. Mrs. Jackson had made her home in North Carolina for the past six years, and was a former resident of Mansfield for over 50 years. She is survived by her devoted children, Lee Ann Georgi and her husband Skip of Raleigh, N.C., and Michael A. Jackson and his wife Kathy of Memphis, Tenn. She was the dear sister of Catherine Roberts of Mashpee and the late David E. Slattery, and is also survived by her cherished five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral Mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 330 Pratt St. (Route 106), Mansfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mansfield. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29 from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the funeral Mass at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield. In lieu of flowers, Helen's family has requested that donations in her memory be made to St. Mary's Church Expansion Fund, 330 Pratt St., Mansfield, MA 02048.

JACKSON [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 22 Mar 2008] Jackson, Edward J. Sr., 82, of Mechanic St., died Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the St. Antoine Residence, No. Smithfield. He was the husband of the late Olive (Dean) Jackson. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late George W. and Martha (O'Shea) Jackson. Mr. Jackson worked thirty-three years as a Purchasing Agent for the Wyman-Gordon Co. Grafton, MA, retiring in 1989. He was a Navy Veteran of both WWII and the Korean War. He was a communicant and active member of St. John the Evangelist Church, No. Smithfield and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Blackstone, the Guadal Canal Task Force, Destroyers Escort Sailors Assoc. and Millville Post 411 American Legion. Previously, he served on the No. Smithfield Personnel Board and as a No. Smithfield Poll Constable for many years. He is survived by two sons, Edward J. Jackson, Jr. and his wife Judith, of Slatersville and Dean T. Jackson and his wife Faith, of Los Angeles, CA, a sister, Norma Holden of St. Albans, VT, five grandchildren, T.J. McCabe, Jodi, Ryan, Sean and Kyle Jackson, two great grandchildren, Zachary and Ava McCabe and a son-in-law, Thomas McCabe of Blackstone. He was the father of the late Peggy McCabe. His funeral will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 10AM from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 So. Main Street, Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, Church St., No. Smithfield. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 5-8PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNS of Greater RI, Hospice Program, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Lincoln, RI 02865. 

JACKVONY (ROONEY) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 18 Apr 2005] Jackvony, Elsie M. (Rooney), 81, of West Shore Road died Friday at the Haven Health Center of Coventry. She was the wife of Edward A. Jackvony. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William T. and Amelia (Keroack) Rooney, she had lived in Warwick for the last 46 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Joyce L. Kelly, two grandchildren, Scott and Kerri Kelly all of Warwick, two brothers, William Rooney of Narragansett and Everett Rooney of North Kingstown, one sister, Gloria Manning of Warwick. She was the mother of the late Carol M. Jackvony and sister of the late George Rooney. Funeral Tuesday. Relatives and friends are invited. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kevin's Church, Sandy Lane, Warwick at 9:30 a.m. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Home and Hospice Care of RI will be appreciated. Burial will be private.

JACOB (SWEENEY) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 27 May 2005] Jacob, Mary C., (Sweeney), died Thursday at the Philip Hulitar House, Providence She was the wife of Oscar R. Jacob married October 12, 1974. Born in Sandusky, Ohio on December 22, 1953 a daughter of the late Francis and Emma (Meyers) Sweeney. She has lived in Woonsocket most of her life. She worked as an assembler for 8 years at AT Cross in Lincoln before retiring in January of 2004 due to illness. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Lynn Jacob of Woonsocket and Melissa Jacob of Bellingham; four brothers, Michael, Francis Jr, David and Paul Sweeney all of Woonsocket. Her funeral will be Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Park Ave., Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St Charles Cemetery, Blackstone. Calling hours Friday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Ovarian Cancer Research, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. 

JAMES [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 18 Feb 2004] Attleboro -- Edgar W. "Jiggs" James, 90, of Canterbury Woods, Garfield Avenue, died Monday in the Life Care Center of Attleboro. He was the husband of Evelyn (Patch) James, to whom he had been married 60 years. Born in Brockton on April 20, 1913, he was the son of the late William and Carrie (Driscoll) James. He had been educated in Brockton, and was a 1931 graduate of Brockton High School. He received a bachelor's degree in business management from Boston University in 1935, where he was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. He was a former resident of Seekonk, Franklin, and Barrington, R.I. Mr. James had worked for the former Gladdings of Providence and Sears and Roebuck of Providence. He later worked for Howard and Johnson's and the International Hotel Supply Co. of Boston, then forming his own company in 1970 that he managed for many years until retiring. He was a member and past president of the Parent-Teacher Organization in Barrington. He had enjoyed basketball, was a member of DeMolay in Brockton, and had attended the Newman Congregational Church, Seekonk. Mr. James was a member of the Silver Spring Golf Club, East Providence, and was an avid bowler and gardener, specializing in roses. He was an avid animal lover, especially of cats, and was a supporter of the Seekonk Animal Shelter. He had enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Deborah Vine of North Attleboro, Linda James MacLane of East Providence, R.I., and Sandra James of West Barnstable; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was the father of the late Susan MacDonald. Services are private. Arrangements are by the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls.

JAMES (MURPHY) [Newport Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Apr 2005] Newport, RI - Dorothy G. (Murphy) James, 73, of 38 Dudley Avenue, and formerly of Rolling Green, Newport, RI, died Monday, April 11, 2005 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center, Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Willard James. Born in Newport, RI on February 7, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Sargent) Murphy. Dorothy graduated from St. Catherine's in Newport. She worked for over 20 years at the Newport Public Library as a librarian aid. She was a communicant of Jesus Saviour Church. Dorothy was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children Michael F. James and his wife Deborah of Newport, RI, and Deborah M. Janise and her husband Alton-Frank of Newport, RI; her siblings Henry Murphy and John Murphy both of Newport, RI; her sister-in-law Margaret Murphy of Connecticut; her grandchildren David James of Providence, RI, Michael James Jr. of Ohio, Matthew Decker of Newport, RI, and Jennifer Jackson of Maryland and her great-grandchildren Jessica James of Ohio and Felicity Jackson of Maryland. She was the sister of the late Howard Murphy and Mary Gilchrest. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2005, at 8:00 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian burial at 9:00 a.m. in Jesus Saviour Church, Broadway and Vernon Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown. Calling hours will be held on April 13, 2005, in the Memorial Funeral Home, from 3-6 p.m.  

JARRET (REILLY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 19 Dec 2007] Jarret, Anne C. (Reilly), 84, of Sand Crane Court, Bradenton, Florida, and formerly of Quannacut Road, Westerly, died Saturday at Tidewell Hospice House, Palmetto, Florida. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence A. Jarret. They had been married for nearly fifty-nine years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Edward A. and Anna E. (Connolly) Reilly, she lived in Cumberland for several years, in Westerly for thirty years, before moving to Bradenton, Florida three years ago. Besides her husband, Lawrence, she leaves a daughter, Nancy R. Brochu, and her husband, Dr. Robert W. Brochu, of Bradenton, Florida, a son, Edward L. Jarret, and his wife, Coletta Jarret, of Charlestown; a brother, Edward A. 'Bud' Reilly, of Providence; and four grandsons, James Francis Kenney, IV, and his wife Heather, Michael Sean Kenney, Patrick Jarret Kenney and Reilly Joseph Jarret. The funeral will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road (Rte. 117), Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in Precious Blood Cemetery, Woonsocket. Visiting hours Thursday evening 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1942, in her memory, will be appreciated. 

JARVIS (McCONNELL) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 19 Dec 2006] Jarvis, Marie H. (McConnell), 82, of Warwick, died on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at West View Nursing Home, West Warwick. She was the wife of the late Francis X. Jarvis. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas and Marie E. (Kelley) McConnell, she lived in Warwick since 1977. Mrs. Jarvis was an executive secretary at the Outlet Co. in Providence for 10 years before retiring in 1984. She was a member of St. Rita Parish in Warwick. She is survived by two sons, David P. Jarvis of Washington, D.C. and Francis X. Jarvis, Jr. of Holliston, MA; a daughter, Patricia M. Jarvis of San Antonio, FL; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Caitlyn, and Matthew; a great-granddaughter, Samantha; and a sister-in-law, Billie Rose McConnell of El Paso, Texas. She was the sister of the late Thomas McConnell. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, December 21, at 8:30 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Rita Church, Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

JENISON (KILPATRICK) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 26 Feb 2007] Jenison, Barbara J., (Kilpatrick), 83, of South Main St., Pascoag, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at Landmark Hospital. She was the wife of the late William Jenison. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice (Gilbert) Kilpatrick and sister to the late Joyce Hodnett. She is survived by a son, Brad Jenison of Warwick and daughter Lynne Andrews of Chepachet. She leaves four grandchildren. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, February 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. followed immediately by a funeral service at Winfield and Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Rd., Rt. 116, North Scituate, Burial will be at Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Exeter.

JETTE (DARCY) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 9 June 2003] Barrington - Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Darcy) Jette, 79, of Bay Spring Avenue, formerly of Somerset, died unexpectedly Saturday at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Jette. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Edward V. and Mary E. (Kiley) Darcy, she had lived as a youth in Fall River, residing in Somerset and then in Riverside for 17 years, then in Clearwater, Fla., for 6 years. She had lived in Somerset for 11 years before moving to Barrington last month. Mrs. Jette was a graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy, Class of 1941, and the former Allen's Business School, Fall River. She was a communicant of St. Thomas More Church, Somerset, and a member of its retirees group and served on the board of directors. She was a former member of the Somerset Catholic Women's Club. An embroiderer and knitter, she enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, and doll making. She leaves six daughters, Mary Beth Jette of West Hartford, Conn., Jacqueline Hoyt of Woodstock, Vt., Paula Y. Jette and Joanne Jette-Abranis, both of Warwick, Cynthia A. Sokobin of Barrington and Katy Caron of East Providence; a son, William J. Jette of Providence; a brother, James F. Darcy of Somerset; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Joseph E. Joao, and sister of the late Edward J. and William E. Darcy. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from Rose E. Sullivan & Waring Home, 866 County St., Somerset, with a funeral Mass at 10 in St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave., Somerset. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

JOHANN (MURPHY) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Oct 2007] Newport - Agnes M. (Murphy) Johann, 87, of 23 Almy Street, Newport, RI, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Joseph V. Johann. Born in Newport, RI on January 13, 1920, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Maria A. (Connors) Murphy. Mrs. Johann graduated from Rogers High School in 1938, and worked as a military payroll supervisor at the Newport Naval Base, and later as a supervisor at the Naval Disbursing Office. Always a nurse at heart, she learned much about nursing from her sisters, Margaret and Marie, and used those skills to do private duty care for a number of people on the island. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Mothers Club, a Girl Scout leader for twelve years, and a V.I.N.E. volunteer at Sheffield School for over thirty years. Although she never learned to drive, she was often seen walking around town - - as fast as her legs would take her. In later years she enjoyed “hopping the bus” with friends, sometimes going to Providence for lunch. She always chose huge Christmas trees, and filled gigantic stockings for her family. Children loved to visit, and would play for hours in her toy-filled sun porch. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Alice Johann of Newport, RI, and Beth (Johann) Rossi of Franklin, MA, her grandchildren Joanna, Louis and Alyssa Rossi of Franklin, MA and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was the mother-in-law of the late Louis S. Rossi, and she was predeceased by her nine siblings; John Murphy, Alice DeMarco, Margaret Murphy, Marie Kenney, William Murphy, Katherine West, Ruth Murphy, Thomas Murphy and Dolores Conaway. Her funeral will be held on Friday, October 19, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba's Cemetery in Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2007, from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to the “Rossi Family Scholarship Fund,” a fund that provides scholarships to high school graduates who are pursuing a degree in culinary arts and/or restaurant management, c/o Carrie Bailey at Strata Bank, 281 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038.

JOHANNIS (WALSH) [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 4 Nov 2004] Johannis - (Walsh) Mary C., age 70, of Swansea, MA Oct.30, 2004 unexpectedly while on vacation. Former wife of William F, Johannis, Mother of Paul W. Johannis & his wife Aranya, Peter F. Johannis & his wife Fran, Mrs. Jay (Kathy M.) St. Cyr & Mrs. Gary (Karen T.) Ruggiero with whom she lived. Sister of John G. Walsh Jr., William J. Walsh, Theresa M. Wade and Patricia Ann O'Neil, Dear friend of Winifred Johannis. Funeral Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004 at 8:30 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd. (North of Rt. 6 Intersection) followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM in St. Dominic's Church, 1277 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea. Relatives and Friends invited. Visiting hours Friday, 4-8 PM. Flowers welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Washington Regional Foundation, P.O. Box 356 Fayetterville, AR 72702. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Swansea, MA.  [Providence RI Journal, Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 4 Nov 2004] Swansea - Mary C. (Walsh) Johannis, 70, of Walker Street, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday in Washington Regional Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark., while on vacation. She was the former wife of William F. Johannis. Born in Newton, Mass., a daughter of the late John G. and Kathleen M. (Noone) Walsh, she had lived in Swansea for 40 years. Mrs. Johannis had been a private-duty nurse for 30 years, and had worked for 10 years at the Hattie Ide Chafee Nursing Home, East Providence. She was a 1952 graduate of Attleboro High School, and a 1956 graduate of St. Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing, Brighton, Mass. She also volunteered in the emergency room at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, for many years. Mrs. Johannis was a parishioner of St. Dominic's Church and a longtime member and former chairwoman of the Providence Christian Women's Club. She enjoyed birds, and was a Master Gardener at the University of Rhode Island. Mrs. Johannis was a member of the Coles River Investment Group. She leaves two sons, Paul V. Johannis of Bay Point, Calif., and Peter F. Johannis of North Smithfield; two daughters, Kathy M. St. Cyr of Dedham, Mass., and Karen T. Ruggiero of Swansea; two brothers, John G. Walsh Jr. and William J. Walsh, both of Attleboro; two sisters, Theresa M. Wade of Attleboro and Patricia Ann O'Neil of Centerville, Mass.; and six grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., with a funeral Mass at 9:30 in St. Dominic Church, 1277 GAR Highway. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

JOHNSON (WALSH) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 April 2003] North Providence - Mildred A. (Walsh) Johnson, 73, of Tanglewood Lane, a homemaker, died Friday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of Paul R. Johnson. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Albina (Cashman) Walsh, she had lived in North Providence for 22 years. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters, Marie E. Jamieson of Woodinville, Wash., Lynda J. Warmath of Glen Allen, Va., Nancy A. Johnson of Newport and Catherine J. Lachapelle of North Providence; three sisters, Kay Martin in Florida, Dolly Pizzo of Riverside and Helen O'Connor of North Providence; and five grandchildren and a great-grandson. She was the sister of the late William, Larry and Elizabeth Walsh. The funeral and burial will be private.

JOHNSON-LEEDHAM (McFARLAND) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 7 Aug 2003] Warwick - Ann (Mcfarland) Johnson-Leedham, 87, formerly of Post Road, a retired secretary, died last Thursday in Eleanor Slater Hospital, Cranston. She was the wife of the late George Leedham, and the late William E. Johnson. Born in Pasley, Scotland, the daughter of the late George and Margaret McFarland, she had lived in Warwick for 55 years. Mrs. Johnson-Leedham had been a secretary in the guidance department at Gorton Junior High School for 30 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She leaves three sons, William D. Johnson of Brooklyn, N.Y., Stephen D. Johnson of Kensington, Conn., and Kenneth P. Johnson of Milton, Pa.; a daughter, Susan M. Downey of West Warwick; and eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late David McFarland. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a service at 10 in Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Warwick Avenue. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery.

JOHNSON (CAVANAUGH) CZERWIEN [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 24 July 2004] Johnston - Mary Ann Johnson, 92, of Park Street, a retired hospital worker, died Thursday at home. She was the wife of the late Stanley M. Czerwien, and the late Carl Johnson. Born on March 6, 1912, in North Kingstown, the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Laura Gertrude (Jordan) Cavanaugh, she had lived in Providence for many years before moving to Johnston. Mrs. Johnson had worked at the Biltmore hotel, Providence, in the environmental department for several years. She also worked at St. Joseph Hospital for 10 years as an operating-room packer technician before retiring. She leaves two sons, John F. and Joseph A. Czerwien, both of Johnston; and 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Nancy A. Medeiros and Stanley M. Czerwien Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 281 Hawkins St., Providence. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.

JOHNSON (KENNEY) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 21 May 2005] Johnson, Kathleen A., 58, of Kepler St., Pawtucket died Friday at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Kathleen was the wife of Walter E. Johnson. They had been married 26 years. Born in Providence daughter of the late Raymond F. and Veronica T. (Smith) Kenney. She lived most of her life in Pawtucket. Kathleen was a Medical Technician at Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pawtucket for many years. She was presently a caregiver supporting adults with disabilities at Blackstone Valley ARC in Pawtucket. Kathleen was the beloved mother of Kathleen A. Roderiques and Jonathan W. Johnson of Pawtucket, Erica R. Pina of Cumberland and Sean P. Reilly of Wilmington, NC. Sister of Raymond F. and Brian J. Kenney of Rehoboth, MA and Stephen Kenney of Seekonk, MA. Grandmother of Mitchell T. Eaton, Briana R. and Alexandra E. Pina, Cayden Jacob Reilly. Sister of the late John S. Kenney. Kathleen enjoyed life to the fullest, painting, arts and crafts, traveling, her job taking care of 'her people' and she also enjoyed her grandchildren. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home 68 Broadway, Pawtucket Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Calling hours 5-8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial in St. Edward's Church Weeden St., Pawtucket at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery Pawtucket.

JOHNSON (FLANAGAN) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Saturday 18 June 2005] Pawtucket -- Hazel D. Johnson, 74, of Arland Street , Pawtucket , died Thursday at home. Hazel was the wife of the late George H. Johnson. Born in Pawtucket , she was a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of the late Frank C. and Hazel (Dean) Flanagan. Hazel received her bachelor of arts degree from Rhode Island College in elementary education. She taught fifth grade in the city of Pawtucket school system at the Potter Burns School for many years before she retired in 1988. Hazel was a former member of the St. Leo the Great School Board in Pawtucket , and a member of the Blackstone Valley Retired Teachers Association. She leaves a son, George H. Johnson of Attleboro; three daughters, Mary-Kathryn Corry of Seekonk, Caroline St. Jacques of Attleboro and Elizabeth Andrikopoulos of Seekonk; three sons-in-law, Brian Corry, Richard St. Jacques and Thomas Andrikopoulos; one daughter-in-law, Dolores Johnson; one sister, Phyllis M. Flanagan of Pawtucket; and 10 grandchildren. The funeral will be from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket on Monday at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in the Church of St. Leo the Great, Central Avenue , Pawtucket at 11 a.m. Calling hours will be in the funeral home Sunday from 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St. , Pawtucket , RI 02860 in Hazel's memory.

JOHNSON (GEARY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 28 Aug 2005] Johnson, Catherine M. (Geary), 85, of Spring Grove Rd., died Thursday at the Elmhurst Extended Care, Providence. She was the wife of the late Frederick F. Johnson, Sr. Born in Providence , a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Mary R. (O'Toole) Geary. She lived in Providence for many years before moving to Chepachet in 1959. Mrs. Johnson was a communicant of St. Eugene Church, Chepachet. She was the beloved mother of Frederick F. Johnson, Jr. of Mapleville, Philip J. and Kenneth M. Johnson, both of Chepachet, Eileen M. Sparadeo-Coulombe of North Providence and Maureen A. Silva of Queen Creek, AZ. Sister of Thomas Geary, Sarah 'Sally' Barton, Martha Malarkey and Rose Randle. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rt. 44), Greenville with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Eugene Church, Rt. 44, Chepachet. Burial will be in Acotes Hill Cemetery , Chepachet. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to Elmhurst Extended Care, 50 Maude Street , Providence , RI 02908 will be appreciated. 

JOHNSON (McGOVERN) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 15 Nov 2005] Attleboro -- H. Gertrude `Gert' Johnson, 82, of Canterbury Woods, Garfield Avenue, Attleboro, a retired secretary for the Attleboro School Department, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence A. “Larry” Johnson, who died on Nov. 29, 2000. Born in Attleboro on Jan. 29, 1923, Mrs. Johnson was a daughter of the late Phillip and Winnifred (Horkan) McGovern. Mrs. Johnson was raised and educated in Attleboro and was a graduate of Attleboro High School, class of 1941. She was employed for over 20 years as a secretary of the Attleboro School Department, retiring in 1994. A woman of faith, Mrs. Johnson was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in Attleboro, a member of St. Mary's Mother's Guild in North Attleboro and a member of the Catholic Women's Club. A resident of Attleboro since 1974, most recently residing at Canterbury Woods the past five years, Mrs. Johnson previously resided 20 years in North Attleboro. She was a member of AARP, an active member in the chorus at Canterbury Woods and volunteered at Meals on Wheels, all in Attleboro. Mrs. Johnson enjoyed reading and especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by a son: Lawrence P. Johnson and his wife, Marykate of Richboro, Pa.; three daughters: Mary Ann Foster and her husband Alan of Plainville, Patricia Pothier of Stratham, N.H., and Eileen Murphy and her husband John of Brunswick, Maine; eight grandchildren: Derry Affinito, Gregory Foster, Jill Bossi, Patrick Murphy, Alan Foster, Allison Murphy, Brendan Johnson and Christopher Johnson; three great-grandchildren: Matthew Bossi, Caroline Bossi and Katie Foster; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Johnson was the mother-in-law of the late Lloyd Pothier and sister of the late Mary McGovern, Theresa Middleton, Margaret Fisher and Rita Audette. A funeral will be conducted on Friday, Nov. 18, 2005 at 8 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St., Attleboro celebrated by the Rev. Msgr. Daniel F. Hoye, pastor. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, West Street. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: The American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 and/or The Rev. Gordon Larson Senior Center, 25 South Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703.

JOHNSON (DONOHUE) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 9 Feb 2006] Providence — Carolyn Donohue Johnson, 55, of Harold Street, Riverside, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center after a long illness. She was the wife of Curt Johnson. Born in Brookline, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Katherine (Riley) Donohue. She lived in New Bedford, Mass for 10 years before moving to Riverside in 2003. Mrs. Johnson was happiest when caring for her family and enjoyed cooking and gardening, and playing the piano, walking and bird watching. Survivors include her widower; a brother, Richard Donohue and his wife, Alda, of Westlake Village, Calif.; two sons, Anthony Donohue and his wife, Dorothy (Neri), of Cranston, and Michael Michaud of Leominster, Mass.; two stepdaughters, Adele Miller and her husband, Scott, of Milford, Mass., and Karen Johnson of Medfield, Mass.; a grandson; and a granddaughter. Her memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Winfield and Son's Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, Route 116, North Scituate. 

JOHNSON (KENNEDY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 10 Sep 2006] Johnson, Margaret R. 'Peg', 82, of Galant Drive, Warwick, died on Thursday, September 7, 2006 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of Lloyd E. Johnson, Sr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James and Rose (O'Hare) Kennedy, she was raised in Pawtucket, and lived in Warwick for the last 54 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Lloyd E. Johnson, Jr. of Warwick; two daughters, Leslie A. DeCaporale of North Attleboro, MA and Christine M. Wilkinson of West Kingston; a sister, Cecelia Savoie of Attleboro, MA; and four grandchildren. She was the sister of the late John Kennedy, James Kennedy, Catherine Cawley and Elizabeth Plante. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 12, at 10 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Clement Church, Long Street, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited, and may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062. 

JOHNSON (HANRAHAN) [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Tuesday 6 Nov 2007] Taunton - In Taunton, November 5, 2007 after a short illness Helen E. (Hanrahan) Johnson died at Morton Hospital in Taunton. She was the wife of the late Andrew T. Johnson. A lifetime resident of Taunton, she worked for the Taunton School Department and also graduated from Taunton High School. Helen was the mother of Virginia B. Johnson and Scott W. Johnson both of Taunton. Service will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. 

JOHNSON (KENNEDY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 April 2008] Johnson, Helen L. (Kennedy), of Grand View Drive, died Tuesday in Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Bertil A. Johnson. Born in Dorchester, MA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Elizabeth (Bennett) Kennedy. She was the loving sister of the late Ronald Kennedy, Dorothy Crocker, and Millicent Borden. A retired secretary, she worked for a Providence Brokerage Co. and for AAA Auto Club in Cranston and at the Quonset Point Naval Air Base. She had been a communicant of Sts. Rose & Clement Parish for many years. She enjoyed summers at her Matunuck Beach home. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Monday at 10am in St. Clement Church, 111 Long Street, Warwick. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Calling hours respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in her memory to Sts. Rose & Clement Parish, 111 Long Street, Warwick, RI 02886. Arrangements by The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, Warwick.

JOLIN (BURKE) [Middleboro MA Gazette, 11 Apr 2002] Middleboro - Muriel D. (Burke) Jolin, 63, of Middleboro, died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at her home after a lengthy illness. Born in Attleboro, she was the wife of the late Ernest C. Jolin, and the daughter of the late James H. and Muriel D. (Brown) Burke. A 1956 graduate of Attleboro High School, she also attended Cape Cod Community College for two years. Prior to moving to Middleboro, she had resided in Indian Mound Beach in Wareham. Mrs. Jolin and her family had also traveled with the military for several years. She was employed as a proofreader for a well known advertising agency. Her hobbies included her aquarium and swimming. She is survived by four children, Michele R. Bell of South Carolina, E. Craig Jolin of Lakeville, Kirk D. Jolin of South Carolina and Scott D. Jolin of Middleboro; three brothers, Ronald W. Burke of Florida, Patrick Burke of So. Attleboro, and Michael Burke of So. Attleboro; 10 grandchildren, Christopher Bell, Jeremy Bell, Melanie Bell, Stacey Jolin, Kelley Jolin, Craig Jolin, Keith Jolin, Jennifer McDonald, Daymon Jolin and Caitlin Jolin; six great-grandchildren, Andrew Bell, Sean Bell, Isabel Weaver, Trent Jolin, Taylor Forsey and Cydnee Draper; and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late James H. Burke. A funeral was held yesterday at the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home in Lakeville, followed by a Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Middleboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Old Colony Hospice, 14 Page Terrace, Stoughton, MA 01072, or to the Salvation Army.

JOLLIE [Providence RI Journal, Sat 23 Feb 1946] The funeral of Mrs. Bessie Jollie, 44, wife of Joseph A. Jollie, who died Monday at her home at 324 Willard Avenue, was held from the James A. Gallogly and Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad Street, yesterday, followed by a high Mass in St. Michael's Church, Oxford Street, at 10 o'clocl. The Rev. Raymond A. Murphy was the celebrant and also officiated at services at the grave in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Music was under the direction of Joseph Smith, organist, and Mrs. Madge Hart O'Rourke was the soloist. Bearers were John Murry, Cornelius Driscoll, George Almeida and Joseph Golloogly.

JONES [Fall River MA, The Daily Globe, Monday evening 17 Feb 1890] Jones - 17th inst., Mrs. Julia Jones, aged 72 years. Formerly of Town avenue. Residence No. 71 Linden St. Funeral notice tomorrow.

JONES (FARRELL) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 10 July 2007] Jones, Mary L. (Farrell), 85, of Hudson Street, died Sunday at Kent County Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald F. Jones. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Henry J. and Helen M. (Murray) Farrell, she had been a lifelong city resident. Mary was a customer service representative for the Narragansett Electric Company for thirty-five years before retiring in 1987. She was a graduate of Central High School and a communicant of Saint Mary Church, Broadway. Mrs. Jones was a loving, kind, and caring person who loved her family and many friends, and will be missed by all of them. She leaves a son; Donald F. Jones, Jr., with whom she lived, of Providence, a sister; Eileen P. Lewis of Greenville, a brother; Alfred M. 'Archie' Farrell of Providence and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a sister of the late Henry J. Farrell, J. Vincent Farrell, Gerald F. Farrell, and Dorothy A. Farrell. The funeral will be held Thursday, at 8:45 a.m., from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Saint Mary Church, 538 Broadway, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Mary Church, 538 Broadway, Providence RI 02909 in her memory will be appreciated. 

JONES (CRONIN) [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Friday 17 August 2007] Brockton — Marie J. (Cronin) Jones, a lifelong resident of  Brockton, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007 at her home after a lengthy illness.  She was  85. She was the wife of the late James T. “Jimmie” Jones.   Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Katherine T. (Collins) Cronin. She was a graduate of Brockton High School, Class of 1940. For many years, she had been a summer resident of Wareham, was a longtime communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and a member of the 20th Century Club. Marie is survived by her children Alice M. Jones of Pittsfield, Kevin J. Jones and his wife Frances of Raynham, Jay T. Jones and his wife Debra of Mattapoisett, Kathleen J. Reardon and her husband James of Medway and Barbara J. Cronin of Marion, 15 grandchildren Patrick and Allie Sheehan of Dalton, Christopher of Quincy, Brian and Meg Jones of Canton, Mark and Sean Jones of South Boston, Kelli, Ryan and Maura Jones of Mattapoisett, Sheamus, Michaela and Breanna Reardon of Medway, Michael, Catherine and Jennifer Mulloy and Emily Cronin of Marion and two great granddaughters Alice and Grace Sheehan of Dalton, one brother John J. Cronin and his wife Evelyn of Brockton, a sister-in-law Pat Jones of Mashnee Island and many nieces and nephews. Her funeral is at 9:15 a.m. Monday from the Conley Funeral Hoime in Brockton followed by a Mass at 10:15 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Visiting hours are from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

JORDAN (CASEY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 19 May 2005] Jordan, Veronica R., 85, formerly of Old Homestead Road, Warwick, died Tuesday at the Sakonnet Bay Manor in Tiverton. She was the wife of the late William J. Jordan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Coughlin) Casey, she lived in Warwick for 56 years, formerly residing in Providence. Mrs. Jordan was a communicant of St. Benedict Church and a member of the Gaspee Seniors for many years. She was the beloved mother of William J. Jordan of Portsmouth, Gerald L. Jordan of Warwick and Marjorie A. Young of Richmond, VA, sister of John Casey of Providence and the late Mary Robinson and Eileen Doherty. Lovingly survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 12:15 in St. Benedict Church, Beach Ave., Warwick. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 will be appreciated. Arrangements with Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, Warwick. 

JORDAN (O’BRIEN) [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 22 Feb 2006] Jordan (O’Brien) -- Claire, 80, in Fall River Feb. 19. Widow of Albert D. Jordan. Funeral will be held Thursday from the Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St., at 8 a.m. with a funeral Mass to follow in St. Mary’s Cathedral at 9. Interment, St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 7-9.

JOSEPH (O’CONNOR) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 20 July 2006] Joseph, Dorothy, 83, of Davis Drive died Monday at Bayberry Commons. She was the wife of the late William Joseph. Mrs. Joseph was born in Pawtucket a daughter of the late Daniel and Esther (Smith) O'Connor. She is survived by a daughter Linda Fontaine of Pawtucket and a son Daniel Ekelund of Liberty, KY. 2 sisters Mildred Sousa of East Providence and Edna Colby of Warwick. 3 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 9 A.M. from the Merrick R. Williams Funeral Home, 530 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in St. Maria Goretti Church, 165 Power Rd., Pawtucket. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Friday 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations in Mrs. Joseph's memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI 02914 or to St. Maria Goretti Church. 

JOUKLARIS (McGOVERN) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 1 March 2008] Jouklaris, Joan H. (McGovern), 74, of South Attleboro, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Andrew P. Jouklaris for 35 years. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth 'Lily' (Mack) McGovern, she moved to South Attleboro 35 years ago. Joan was a waitress at the Checker Club, Pawtucket since 1975. She was previously employed by Swank, Inc. for 18 years. Joan loved to spend time with her family and friends. Besides her husband she leaves her loving grandson, Brian M. Ledoux of So. Attleboro; two stepchildren, Catherine Thibaudeau of Warren and Peter Jouklaris of Somerset; three sisters, Rita Berube and Marion Glasheen both of Rumford and Edna Newton of Pawtucket; five step grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Gary E. Ledoux and the sister of the late Francis McGovern, James McGovern and Doris Allen. Her funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Leo the Great, 699 Central Ave., Pawtucket. Interment will follow at St. Stephen Cemetery, Attleboro. Visitation is Sunday 2-5 p.m. 

JOY (TIERNEY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 25 Apr 2006] Joy, Mary M. (Tierney), 88, of Drake Rd., Warwick, died Saturday at Kent Hospital. She was the wife for 67 years of the late Frederick N. Joy, Jr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John J. and Margaret (McGee) Tierney, she had resided in Warwick for 55 years, formerly residing in Cranston. Mrs. Joy was employed with the former American Universal Insurance Company for 27 years, retiring in 1981. She was a communicant of Saint Peter's Church in Warwick and her hobbies included cooking, gardening and bowling. She was the sister of Lillian McKeon of Warwick, Helen Nasby of Boynton Beach, FL, John Tierney of Seekonk, MA, Thomas Tierney of Orange Park, FL, the late Dennis, James, Alfred, Robert, Margaret Tierney and Florence Carmin. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 8 a.m. from the Thomas and Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, Fair Street, Warwick. Burial in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery. Visitation, Thursday morning 8-9:30 a.m. 

JOYCE [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 12 Aug 1882] Died… In this city, 4th inst., Mary, beloved wife of Walter Joyce, aged 40 years.

JOYCE [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Wednesday 2 Nov 1892] In this city: Joyce - 2nd inst., William, beloved son of James and Mary Joyce, aged 18 [?13] years, 11 months and 5 days. Funeral from Mr. Joyce's residence, 26 Albion street, Thursday, at 2 o'clock p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

JOYCE (MORRIS) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 7 Aug 1983] Attleboro, Mass., - Ruth C. Joyce, 89, of 35 Winthrop Drive, died yesterday at Norwood Hospital where she had been since an Aug. 12 car-truck accident on Route 1, Foxboro, which killed another woman and injured a third. She was the widow of Joseph E. Joyce Sr. Mrs. Joyce worked in the administrative department of the Visiting Nurses Association until retiring 10 years ago. A former member of the Boston Manuscript Club, she wrote poetry and several of the poems were published. Born in South Groveland, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Murphy) Morris, she lived in Attleboro since 1962. Mrs. Joyce lived with her son, Joseph E. Joyce Jr., a school principal in Canton, and former principal of Attleboro High School; four sisters, Mary Casey and Grace Bolan, both of Bradford, Mrs. John Merryman of Rochester, N.H., and Mrs. John Coddaire of Haverhill; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the Stephen H. Foley Funeral Home, 126 S. Main St., with a funeral Mass at St. Mark's Church, Stanley Street, Attleboro Falls, at 10. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Haverhill.

JOYCE [Providence RI Journal, Friday 30 Jan 2004] Pawtucket - Thomas F. Joyce III, of Manchester Street, a retired chemical engineer, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Ruth (Ryan) Joyce. He was a 1945 graduate of La Salle Academy, Providence, and a 1955 graduate from the Rhode Island School of Design. He was the recipient of the Textron American Fellowship to graduate school, and graduated from the Institute of Textile Technology, Charlottesville, Va., in 1957, with a master's degree in textile technology. Mr. Joyce began working for the Los Alamos (Calif.) National Laboratory, and later held positions at various textile and chemical companies. In 1978, he joined Geisser & Associates, East Providence, and retired in 1990 as an engineering lab-testing manager. He was a big Red Sox fan, and enjoyed playing the piano and bridge. He leaves a number of cousins, including Eleanor Dart of Cranston. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. from Hoey-Arpin-Williams-King Funeral Home, 168 Academy Ave., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in Immaculate Conception Church, Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

JOYCE [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 11 Apr 2004] Wareham -- Winifred M. Joyce of Wareham died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at home. She was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Winifred M. (Kilcoyne) Joyce. Born, raised and educated in Cambridge, Ms. Joyce was a graduate of Matignon High School, class of 1953. She lived in Easton before moving to Wareham. She was a systems analyst in the insurance industry before retiring in 2000. Ms. Joyce was a volunteer for the Dever School in Taunton, Habitat for Humanity, Thornton Burgess Society, Green Brier Nature Center in Sandwich, Wareham Recreational Commission and Wareham Village Association. Survivors include two brothers, Thomas J. Joyce of Cambridge and his wife, Myrt, and Edward J. Joyce of Randolph, N.J., and his wife, Irene; two sisters, Sister Margaret M. Joyce, CSJ, of Newton and Patricia M. Morgan of Brockton; three nieces; seven nephews; two grandnieces; and six grandnephews. She was the sister-in-law of the late Byron W. Morgan. Her funeral will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday from the Stott, Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway, Route 28. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, High Street.

JOYCE [Providence RI Journal, Friday 13 Aug 2004] Providence - Robert E. "Soxy" Joyce Sr., 66, of Hendrick Street, a retired Municipal Court clerk, and a Boys Club Hall of Famer, died Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Gavrillen) Joyce. They had been married for 27 years. Born in Providence and a lifelong resident of the city, he was a son of the late John J. and Margaret J. (Cunnion) Joyce. Mr. Joyce had been a clerk in the Municipal Court in the Providence police station for 32 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 1033. A member of the Fox Point Boys Club Alumni Association, he was inducted into the Fox Point Boys Club Hall of Fame in 1986. He was a 3rd-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Providence Council 4331, and a member of the Portuguese Sporting Club. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Lisa G. Silverman of Coventry; a son, Robert E. Joyce Jr. of Pawtucket; two brothers, James Joyce of Madison, Conn., and Joseph Joyce of Warwick; two sisters, Catherine Hainey and Alice Roy, both of East Providence; and two grandchildren. He was a brother of the late Thomas Joyce. The funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Joseph Church, Hope Street. Burial will be in Swan Point Cemetery.

JOYCE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 24 Apr 2005] Joyce, Joseph, 66, of Pettis Drive, Warwick, a retired Deputy Chief of the Warwick Fire Department, and the owner of J. Joyce Plumbing & Heating, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 22, 2005 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. He was the husband of the late Lucille M. (D'Arezzo) Joyce. Born in Central Falls, the son of the late Joseph E. and Antoinetta (Palumbo) Joyce, he lived in Warwick since 1958. He was a 1957 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School in Providence, and a 1975 graduate of the University of Rhode Island. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1958-1960. Mr. Joyce served with the Warwick Fire Department from 1961 to his retirement as Deputy Chief in December 1987. A master plumber and master pipe fitter, he was the owner of J. Joyce Plumbing & Heating in Warwick since 1979. He was a member of the Warwick Firefighters Association and the Master Plumbers Association. He is survived by two sons, Joseph A. Joyce and James A. Joyce, both of Warwick; two daughters, Renee A. Joyce Palardy and Desiree A. Vaz, both of Warwick; a sister, Kathleen O'Neill of Cumberland; six grandchildren and his companion, Dorothy Caprina of Warwick. His funeral will be held on Tuesday April 26, at 8:45 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. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Visiting hours are Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Entombment will be in Our Risen Christ Mausoleum at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. 

JOYCE (LEHANE) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 12 Sep 2006] Joyce, Margaret (Lehane), 80, of Cranston, died Saturday, September 9, 2006 at the home of her daughter in New Hampshire. Born in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (O'Brien) Lehane, she resided in Wellesley, MA for 20 years and moved to Cranston 5 years ago. Mrs. Joyce was employed as a social worker for 25 years, she worked at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston and Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, retiring in 1999. She was the mother of Maryellen Hubbard of Hampstead, NH, Stephen J. Joyce of Tampa, FL, Brian F. Joyce of Cambridge, MA, Kerry J. Joyce of Cranston and the late Brenda M. Joyce. Sister of Elizabeth Reardon of Boston, MA. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Visitation Wednesday 3-5:30 p.m. Burial will be private. 

JOYCE [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Wednesday 10 Jan 2007] Joyce -  Stephen J. of E. Taunton, formerly of Brockton, age 65, Jan. 7. Husband of Judith A. (Tenore). Father of Stephen J. of W. Bridgewater, Deborah A. Sheehan of Carver, Laura D. Joyce of E. Taunton. Denise Logan of Brockton, Jennifer Kingbury of RI and the late Michael Joyce. Brother of Joseph Joyce Jr., of NH and Elizabeth Amelotte of Brockton. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Thursday at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Holy Family Church, E. Taunton at 10 AM. Visiting Hours Wednesday 5-8 PM. [Farley Funeral Home, On-line Obituaries [Stephen J. Joyce, 65, died Sunday, January 7, at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of 27 years of Judith A. (Tenore) Joyce. Born in Boston, he was raised in Brockton and was a graduate of Brockton Schools. Mr. Joyce worked as a Lieutenant for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections in Bridgewater for 26 years. He retired 2 years ago. Prior to that, he was the former owner of the ARCO Station in Brockton and also worked at the Plymouth Power Plant. Mr. Joyce was a member of the Order of Elks in Taunton and the Mitchell Club in Middleboro. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, ice fishing and working on cars. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Stephen J. of W. Bridgewater, Deborah A. Sheehan of Carver, Laura D. Joyce of E. Taunton, Denise Logan of Brockton, Jennifer Kingsbury of RI and the late Michael Joyce. He was the brother of Joseph Joyce Jr. of NH and Elizabeth Amelotte of Brockton. Steve is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, 2 nieces and 1 nephew.  Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Thursday, January 11 at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Holy Family Church, E. Taunton at 10 AM. Visiting Hours Wednesday 5-8 PM. Burial will follow at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton.

JOYCE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 22 April 2007] Joyce, David Sr., 87, formerly of Furlong Street, whose life was defined by his devotion to faith, family, friends, and service, died peacefully on Friday, April 20, in the loving presence of family and staff members at St. Joseph Living Center in Providence. David was the consummate husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He approached each day with purpose and appreciation, and he was a model of virtue, dignity, and love to all who knew him. A member of the secular Third Order of St. Francis for nearly 50 years, David lived with a devout acceptance of the Lord's will and always with a feeling of hope, of greater things to come. Among his many gifts, David was revered most for his warmth and wisdom. He believed in sharing all that he had and was respected for his counsel. He embodied simplicity and goodness. Blessed as well with Irish humor, he frequently said, 'If you made at least one person laugh or smile, it's been a good day.' Born on August 17, 1919, in Providence, David resided in the city until moving to Cranston in 1992. The son of the late Charles E. Joyce Sr. and Mary (Silva) Joyce, he was the husband of the late Mary A. (Costello) Joyce, to whom he was married 52 years. David graduated in 1938 from Hope High School in Providence, where he served as class president his junior and senior years. He was a member of the Class of 1942D at Providence College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy. He was a U.S. Naval Reserve veteran. David was a national and local leader in the field of housing (relocation) and community service. His career in housing spanned 37 years. Most notable were his service as executive director-administrator of the Family Relocation Service of the City of Providence from 1949-67; his service as executive director and secretary-treasurer of the Providence Housing Authority from 1970-78; and his service as a residential housing specialist and administrator with the Rhode Island Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals from 1979-86, when he helped find group homes for the mentally challenged. Among other professional highlights, David was the director of a demonstration study, 'Impact of Relocation on Elderly Persons,' sponsored by the Ford Foundation in cooperation with the University of Pennsylvania and the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), from 1963-65, and he served as a consultant to the University of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Studies from 1965-67. He was the co-author of The Social Functioning of Dislodged Elderly (Graphing Printing Associates, Philadelphia, Pa., 1967). David served or was a member of more than two dozen civic and private committees, organizations, and associations during his lifetime. These included NAHRO, the American Red Cross, the National Council on Aging, and the Providence College Alumni Association. He was a co-founder/organizer of the State of Rhode Island's Friendly Visitor Program, a visitation program for the sick and shut-ins. Recognized in Who's Who in the East, David received numerous other honors and commendations for his professional service or personal commitment to causes close to his heart. Among these, in 1992 he was awarded the Dr. William P. McDonnell Award for service to Providence College by the PC Alumni Association's Mal Brown Club and, in 1977, the Board of Commissioners of the Providence Housing Authority established in his honor the 'David Joyce Annual Outstanding Service Award,' to be given to exemplary authority employees. He is survived by seven children, David Joyce Jr. of Cranston; Michael K. Joyce of Cranston; Paul B. Joyce of Cumberland, Kevin W. Joyce of El Paso, Texas; Anne K. Joyce-Whitman of Cranston; Charles C. Joyce of Seekonk, Mass.; and Mary E. Joyce-Marcello of Mechanicsville, Va. He also is survived by 12 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Mary K. Joyce and the late Charles E. Joyce Jr. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Sebastian Church, 67 Cole Ave., Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Calling hours Monday 4:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in care of St. Joseph Living Center, 153 Dean St., Providence, RI, 02903, in his memory would be appreciated. 

JOYCE [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Wednesday 5 Mar 2008] Taunton - In East Taunton, March 4, 2008 John “Joe” Joyce died at his home on Stevens Street at the age of 76. Born in Boston, John was the son of the late Peter and Mary (McDonnell) Joyce. John was educated at Boston English High School and attended Boston Teachers College. After college, John enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served in the Korean War. John was a Postal Worker in the City of Boston, retiring after 36 years. He was an Avid Photographer for the Tri County Saints and many other sports leagues. John was the husband of Dianne E. (Fitzmeyer) Joyce of East Taunton. Father of Dianne Kaemmerer of Taunton, Denise Moitoso and her husband Dennis of Taunton, Donna DiNinno and her husband David  of Berkley and John P. Joyce and his wife Tammy of Taunton. Grandfather of Shannon, David and Stephanie DiNinno all of Berkley, Eric Beaudry, Jillian, John and Brady Joyce, all of Taunton and the late Cpl. Travis Kaemmerer. Brother of Sr. Frances Joyce and Sr. Therese Joyce of Saint Elizabeth Mother House in Allegany, NY, Patricia Boutilier of Fla, Margaret Joyce of Dorchester and James Joyce of Holbrook. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton, Saturday, March 8th at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass at Holy Family Church in East Taunton at 12 noon. Calling hours will be on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers donations in John’s memory may be made to Schepen’s Eye Research Inst., 20 Staniford Street, Boston, MA 02114.

JUAIRE (McCARTHY) [Newport RI Daily News, Online Obituaries, Feb 2007] Newport - Katherine M. “Kitty” Juaire, of 44 Harrison Avenue, Newport, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Adelard Juaire. She was born in Newport, RI. She was the daughter of the late Daniel J. and Mary (Conaty) McCarthy. Mrs. Juaire was a senior interviewer and placement technician for the Rhode Island Department of Employment for over 30 years before retiring in 1972. A graduate of the former St. Joseph’s High School and the Newport Secretarial School, she was a parishioner of St. Augustin’s Church, a life member of the Catholic Daughters of America, a member of St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s seniors. Kitty was also a member of the Edward King House, and was a former member of the Green Valley Country Club. She was the sister of the late Police Lieutenant John J. McCarthy, Fireman Charles J. McCarthy, Brother Joseph (Gerontius) McCarthy, Daniel P. McCarthy, Anna Marie McCarthy, and nephew John D. McCarthy. Kitty is survived by two nieces, Renie Tharp of Minden, NV and Pat Toppa of Newport, and a nephew, Daniel McCarthy of Providence. Kitty is also survived by many grand nieces and nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews and also a life long friend and first cousin, Kitty Kenney of Hazlet, NJ. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, February 17, 2007, St. Augustin’s Church, Carroll Avenue, Newport, at 11 a.m. Burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown, RI. Funeral arrangements by the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home. Visiting hours will be held today, February 16, 2007 from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport from 4 to 7 p.m. Donations may be made to St. Clare Home, 309 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840 or St. Augustin’s Church, Building Fund, 2 Eastnor Road, Newport, RI 02840. 

JUDGE [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 25 Mar 2004] Cranston - Charles H. Judge, 88, of Chestnut Avenue, a retired machine operator, died Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Dutton) Judge. He had been the companion of Katherine Thomas of Cranston for 20 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late John and Teresa (O'Connor) Dutton [sic], he had lived in Cranston for many years. Mr. Judge had been a machine operator at Collier Insulated Wire for over 45 years before retiring in 1977. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Judge was a member of American Legion Post 160, the Surprise Woolhouse Post 329, Cranston, Warwick Elks Lodge 2196, and the Warwick Neck Senior Club. Besides his companion, he leaves a daughter, Caroline T. Finnegan of Smith Mountain Lake, Va.; and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a brother of the late Teresa Dragon and Edward Judge. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in Butterfield Chapel, 500 Pontiac Ave. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.  

JUDGE [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 1 Nov 2005] Cumberland, R.I. -- Mary Elene Judge, RSM, 97, of Mount St. Rita Health Centre died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at the Centre. Born in Fall River, Mass., she was the daughter of the late William H. and Agnes C. (Mullerick) Judge. She was baptized Mary Catherine Judge. She entered the Sisters of Mercy on Sept. 8, 1932, and was professed on March 12, 1935. Sister Mary taught at various schools in the Dioceses of Fall River and Providence before retiring in 1985. She was an educator, principal and assistant director of novices at the Novitiate of the Sisters of Mercy. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was a sister of the late William, Lester, Leo and James Judge. A Mercy Prayer Service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Mount St. Rita's Chapel, and her funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements are by James J. Gallogly & Sons, Funeral Directors, Providence. 

JUDGE (CONDON) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 16 Feb 2006] Judge, Mary Elizabeth 'Betty', of Garden City Drive, a social worker at Rhode Island Hospital for 10 years before retiring in 1927, died Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at Cedar Crest Nursing Center, Cranston. She was the wife of Raymond J. Judge. Born in Pawtucket, RI, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Lennon) Condon she resided in Cranston for the past 37 years. She was a graduate of North Attleboro School and the RI Normal School, now RI College class of 1935. She taught at Nathaniel Greene School in Pawtucket for eight years prior to her marriage. She was a communicant of St. Mark's Church, Cranston. A member of the Senior Citizens Club and AARP of Cranston. Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Linda Cataldi of Moorestown, NJ, Mrs. J. Michael (Barbara) Shaughnessy of South Kingstown, RI and Mrs. Mark (Cynthia) Nusbaum of Mc Lean, VA; six grandchildren and three great granddaughters. She was the sister of Mrs. George (Ruth) Campbell of South Dennis, MA and the late J. Harry Condon and Margaret W. Condon. Her funeral will be held at 9 AM Friday from 'Woodlawn' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Mark's Church, 9 Garden Court, Cranston, 02920. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Calling hours Thursday 4-7 PM. It is earnestly requested that flowers be omitted. Any contributions may be made to St. Mark's Church in her memory. 

JUDGE [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 24 Dec 2006] Judge - Passed away, December 23, 2006, Jean F. Judge of Fall River age 76. She was the longtime companion of Paul Bernier. She was the daughter of the late James E. and Dolores V. (Dunn) Judge. She was the sister of Leonard P. Judge and his wife Dorothy. She had 4 nephews, 3 great-nieces and 5 great-nephews. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Thursday at 9 AM from the Boyko Memorial Funeral Home, 709 Broadway, Fall River followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Stanislaus Church, Rockland Street, Fall River. Calling hours Tuesday and Wednesday from 5-8 PM. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.

JUDGE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 2 Sept 2007] Judge, Josephine V., 88, of Smith Street, Providence, died peacefully on August 29th at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She will be missed by all who loved her and with whom she shared her life. Born in Providence, Jo was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Delia F. (Leyden) Judge and the sister of the late Mary E. Mattis and John J. Judge. She is survived by her sister, Anna R. Whitehead, and her beloved nieces and nephews, William and Marlene Mattis, Robert and Noreen Mattis, Charlotte and Vincent Sharkey, John Mattis, John 'Jack' and Colleen Judge, Joseph Judge and Joanne D'Adamo, Carolyn Grapel, Vincent and Maria Whitehead, and Clifford and Marybeth Whitehead. Jo found joy and pride in her twenty-three grand nieces and nephews and her seven great grand nieces and nephews. Jo treasured her lifelong friendships with Norah Mulcahy and her cousins, Kathleen Corry, Rita Hall, Esther Gorrie, and Helen Salois. Jo was a member of the first graduating class (1936) of St. Patrick High School. She was an enthusiastic reader with an interest in the arts, literature and current events. Her intellectual curiosity and lifelong pursuit of knowledge was an inspiration to her family and friends. During her working career Jo was employed as a bookkeeper and office manager at General Electric, Ward Bakery and Speedway Distributors for twenty-five years, retiring in 1998. Her funeral and visitation will be Tuesday, September 4th at 9:30 am, in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Augustine Church, Mount Pleasant Avenue. Burial will be in Saint Francis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 in her memory will be appreciated. 

JURISTA (GIBBONS) [Newport RI Daily News On-Line Obituaries, Oct 2005] Portsmouth - Mary Joan (Gibbons) Jurista, 87, of 125 Quaker Lane, Portsmouth, RI, formerly of 110 Orchard Avenue, Middletown, died Saturday, October 1, 2005, at the Forest Farm Health Care Center, Middletown , RI . She was the wife of the late Edward Andrew Jurista. Born in Fall River, MA, on January 25, 1918, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Donovan) Gibbons. Mrs. Jurista was a Communicant of St. Mary´s Church in Newport . She had been the President and member of the 10 O´clock Strikers Club and a member of the Middletown Senior Citizens Center. She was an avid reader and baker. She is survived by two sons Edward John Jurista of Lindenhurst, IL, and Alan Peter Jurista of Brockton, MA, four daughters Mary Anne Sullivan of Portsmouth, RI, Nancy Ellen Ardito of Portsmouth, RI, Janet Marie Jurista-Ingram of Lowell, MA, and Eileen Louise Augustus of Tyngsboro, MA; three sisters Ella Gibbons of Portsmouth, RI, Jean Lockhart of Manchester, OH, and Louise Cranshaw of Mabank, TX; eight grandchildren Susan Sisson, Stephen Sullivan, Scott Sullivan, Todd Ardito, Dawn Jurista, Denise Ferguson, Allison Augustus, and James Augustus; and nine great-grandchildren. She was also the sister of the late Edward Gibbons, John Gibbons, Charles Gibbons, Catherine Foy, Ann Hartman, and Ruth Anderson; and the grandmother of the late Stacy Sullivan. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at 8:00 a.m., from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport , with a Mass of Christian burial at 9:00 a.m., in St. Mary's Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba's Cemetery, Brown's Lane, Middletown. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2005, from 4-8 p.m., in the Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 222 Richmond Street, Suite 200,Providence, RI 02903.