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KAINE (HANLEY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 5 March 2003]- of Naples, Florida; formerly of Wrentham, in Walpole March 2, 2003, Patricia Ann (Hanley) Kaine, 75 years of age. Beloved widow of Basil W. Kaine. Loving mother of Terence "Terry" Kaine of Wrentham, Marilyn K. Kaine of California, Kathryn A. Kaine of Natick, Barbara C. Hatch of Walpole, and Shiela J. Kaine of Naples, FL. Dear sister of Terence W. Hanley and Mary Gexler, both of Greenfield. Devoted grandmother of five grandchildren. A private service celebrating her life will be held Friday at a time convenient to the family at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal Street, Greenfield. Arrangements are in the care of The R.J. Ross Funeral Home, Wrentham Centre.

KAIRNES (KILEY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 11 Jan 2005] Kairnes, Emily V. (Kiley), 89, died Sunday at the Scandinavian Home, Cranston. Wife of the late Austin M. Kairnes, Sr. (Det., PPD, Ret.). Beloved mother of Austin M. Jr., Gerald F. and Robert J. Kairnes, Meredith Mollo, and the late Arlene Charlberg and Helen L. Marshall. Also survived by sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral service Wednesday at 10 a.m. in The James J. Gallogly & Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad St., Providence. Visitation: one hour prior to service.

KAISER (HARRINGTON) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, May 2007] Orange Park, Fla. - Anne Harrington Kaiser, 70, formerly of Newport, RI, died in Orange Park, Florida on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Anna L. Young Harrington and the wife of the late Joseph G. Kaiser, Jr. Mrs. Kaiser was born and raised in Newport, RI. She graduated from the former St. Catherine’s Academy and attended Bryant College. In 1974, Mrs. Kaiser and her family moved to Orange Park, Florida, where she worked as a legal bookkeeper before retiring in 1993. After retiring, she became an accomplished researcher of genealogy, and volunteered teaching genealogy for 20 years. Mrs. Kaiser was also a passionate follower of the New York Giants. Her children, SGM Joseph G. Kaiser, III, U.S. Army and his wife Rachel of Halifax, CT, Frank T. Kaiser and his wife Karen of Jacksonville, FL, Anne K. Napier and her husband John of Middleburg, FL, survive her. Also her grandchildren; Katie Marsh, Sara Marsh, Johnny Napier, Ryan, Emilee and Jennifer Kaiser, and her great-grandson Christian Taylor. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, May 18, 2007, at St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street, Newport, at 9 a.m. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown, RI. Visiting hours Thursday, May 17, 2007, 4-7 p.m., at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, R.I.

KALHORI (KENAHAN) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 21 Jan 2008] Kalhori, Theresa R. (Kenahan), age 52, of Weymouth, MA passed away peacefully at her sisters home in Allston, MA on January 17th. She was the beloved wife of Bijhan Kalhori. Born in Providence, a daughter of Janet (Sylvia) Kenahan-Hanrahan of Riverside RI, and the late James J. Kenahan. Mrs Kalhori was a Graduate of Mt. Pleasant HS, RI College and Cambridge College with a Masters of Education, She was a Special Needs and a Kindergarten Teacher for over 20 years at Glenwood School and Beebe School in Malden, MA. She was a party girl around the globe. Besides her loving husband of over 20 years, and her mother, she leaves a brother, Michael P. Kenahan of Riverside IL, her sisters, Nancy Napolitano of Providence, Patsy Kenahan of Allston MA. She was the sister-in-law of Neda Boyd, daughter-in-law of of Noushin Kalhori, God mother of Felicia Enos. Sister of the late Sylvia Boisvert, step daughter of the late David R. Hanrahan. Beloved Aunt of nine neices and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Interment will follow in Highland Memorial Park in Johnston, RI. Visiting Hours are Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. in The Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd. (Rt 117) Warwick. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Theresa's memory to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 would be deeply appreciated. 

KANAKRY (DUFFY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 19 Feb 2008] Kanakry, Gloria M., 78, of Duchess Road, passed away Sunday February 17, 2008, at home. She was the wife of the late Samuel J. Kanakry. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Degnan) Duffy. Mrs. Kanakry worked at A.T Cross for 30 years and was a charter member of the Sacred Heart Guild. She is survived by two sisters June Hone, of Pawcatuck, Conn., Bernadette Sobolewski, of Rehobeth, MA, two brothers Kenneth Duffy, of Woonsocket, and Harold Duffy, of Lincoln, and several nieces and nephews. The Funeral will be held Thursday at 9am from the O'Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 38 Park Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Providence. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 38 Park Street, Pawtucket 02860 and Saint Basil's Building Fund, 15 Skyview Drive, Lincoln 02865. 

KANE [Providence RI Journal, Friday 12 Dec 2003] Lincoln - William F. Kane, 46, of Great Road, a mason, died yesterday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of William. D. Kane of Lincoln, and the late Ann A. (Dolan) Kane. He had worked as a mason at the J.W. Brown Masonry Co. for many years. Besides his father, he leaves a daughter, Jessica Kane, and a son, David Kane, both of West Palm Beach, Fla.; four sisters, Anne Marie DeConti and Pat LaChapelle, both of Lincoln, Barbara Kane-Lavallee of Providence and Ellen Kane of Wickford; and a brother, Frank Kane of Irvine, Calif. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 281 Hawkins St., Providence. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

KANE (McKENNA) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 14 Nov 2004] East Providence - Helen V. Kane, 84, of Rich Street, Rumford, a retired secretary, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket. She was the wife of the late Arthur H. Kane. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Murphy) McKenna, she had lived in Rumford for over 30 years. Mrs. Kane had been a secretary at the former General Insulated Wire Co., Providence, for over 17 years before retiring. She was a communicant of St. Margaret Church, and a past president of the parish leisure group. She was a member of the St. Raymond Senior Citizens. She leaves a sister, Kathleen M. Mullan, and a niece, Patricia Mullan, both of Albany, Calif. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Margaret Church, Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford. Burial will be in the family lot in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

KANE (CROWLEY) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, July 2005; Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 26 July 2005] Newport - Lillian Veronica Crowley Kane, 88, formerly of 2 Congdon Avenue, Newport, died peacefully in her sleep, Friday, July 22, 2005. She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Kane.  Born on December 12, 1916 in Newport, she was the daughter of Michael F. and Margaret Harrington Crowley. A graduate of St. Joseph's High School, Mrs. Kane went on to become a professional cook. She worked for many years at Salve Regina College's "The Haven", Vernon Court Junior College's "Serendipity" and at the La Forge Casino Restaurant. She was known and loved for her gift of creating great sandwiches. Mrs. Kane was a life long parishioner of St. Joseph Church where she attended Mass everyday. Known to everyone as Meme, she was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. As her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grew older she loved spending time with them especially attending their sporting events, recitals and any other activities they were involved with. She is survived by four daughters Anne Roberts of Newport, Kathleen Lynch of Portsmouth, Merelyn Venancio of Middletown, and Margaret Loeffler of Cocoa, FL; one son Michael Kane of Middletown; fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late Ryan Patrick Roberts, and sister of the late John J. Crowley and Michael F. Crowley. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today, July 27, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Broadway and Mann Avenues, Newport, followed by burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown's Lane, Middletown. Visiting hours were in the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI on Tuesday, July 26, 2005, from 5 - 7 p.m. Donations may be made in Mrs. Kane's memory to the St. Joseph Church Building Fund, 5 Mann Avenue, Newport, RI 02840.

KANE [Newport RI Daily News, online obituaries Mar 2005] Portsmouth - John Francis Kane, 83, of Belmont Drive passed away peacefully at home with his family after a long illness on Tuesday, March 8, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth (Caplan), his son, William and daughter-in-law Pamela Kane of Portsmouth and his daughter, Sandra and son-in-law William B. Rouse of Dunwoody, GA. He has four grandchildren, Jason and Lauren Kane of Portsmouth and Rebecca and Will Rouse of Dunwoody, GA. Services will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Co's, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI 02840.  

KANE [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 18 Mar 2006] Kane -- Marion C. age 97, of Fall River, sister of Mary A. Harrington and John F. Kane former Mayor of Fall River, and the late James H. and Kathryn A. Kane, Margaret M. Reilly and Anna K. McDowell Funeral Monday, March 20, 2006 at 8:30AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River (at Locust, Cherry and High Sts.) followed by a funeral Mass at 10AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St, Fall River. Relatives & friends invited. Her family will receive friends Monday from 8:30AM-9:30AM prior to her Mass. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Fall River. 

KANE (HANLY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 29 Mar 2006] Kane, Ann T. (Hanly), 75, of Pendleton Place, died Monday at Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Patrick J. Kane for 52 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Nora Hanly of Roscommon, Ireland. Mrs. Kane was the devoted mother of Patrick J. Kane, Jr., Nora C. Kane, Kathleen A. Martyniak, Maureen Manuel, Christine K. Haskins and Josephine Maguire; sister of James Hanly and the late John Hanly; loving grandmother of Carley, Brooke, Caroline, Conor and Kelsey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 AM in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 864 Pt. Judith Rd., Narragansett. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Donations in her memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 143 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879. Arrangements by Avery-Storti Funeral Home, Wakefield. 

KANE (WILSON) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 28 May 2006] Kane, Mary Patricia, 71, of Seabreeze Drive, North Kingstown, formerly of Plum Beach, died Thursday, May 25, 2006. She was the wife of the late Willard S. Kane. Born in Hartford, CT, a daughter of the late John A. and Mary M. (Mulcahey) Wilson, she had been a resident of North Kingstown since 1979, formerly residing in Cranston and College Park, MD. Mrs. Kane was a graduate of Cranston East and Lasell College, Newton, MA. She was employed for Narragansett Electric and General Electric in Washington, DC, and at South County Hospital as a secretary in the Emergency Department where she also volunteered for many years. Mrs. Kane and her husband were incorporators of the South County Health Care System and were named Partners in Philanthropy in 1997. She was a communicant of St. Bernard Church and member of the Plum Beach Garden Club and Wickford Yacht Club. She is survived by her daughter, Mary C. Chapman, two granddaughters, Lauren A. and Brooke E. Chapman all of West Greenwich, her niece, Meryl A. Clark, and nephew, John A. Wilson III, both of North Kingstown. She was mother of the late John Patrick Kane and sister of the late John A. Wilson, Jr. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard Church, Tower Hill Road. Burial will be private. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to South County Emergency Room Fund, 100 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879 will be appreciated. 

KANE [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Dec 2006] Newport - Philip H. Kane, Jr., son of the late Philip and Lucy Kane. Born in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York on January 19, 1926, at the age of 80, passed away on December 3, 2006 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by Edward E. Fougere. Phil attended De La Salle Academy and played football and basketball. He joined the Army during World War II and served in the Pacific and the Tank Corp. He was co-owner of Lincourt’s Auto Body. An avid golfer, he was a lifelong member of Green Valley Country Club, member of the Newport Lodge of Elks, member and past Grand Knight of the Newport Knights of Columbus, Council 256,and the Couples Club. He also taught Auto Body and Painting at Rogers High School in the Adult Program, supporter of the James L. Maher Center fundraising dinner. Besides his wife Mary Fougere Kane, he is survived by 2 daughters, Jeanne (Fougere) Bidlack of Newport and Nanette (Fougere) Stalter of Middlebury, Indiana; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; his brothers Bernard Kane of Newport, Francis “Lefty” Kane of Middletown, Larry Kane of San Diego, CA, Jack Kane of Newport and sister Dorothy Graham of Newport and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at St. Joseph Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport, at 9 a.m. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown, RI. Visiting hours on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, in the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Phil’s memory to the Soup Kitchen of St. Joseph Church, 2 Mann Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. Funeral arrangements by the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840. 

KANE [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 25 Feb 2007] John F. Kane, former mayor of Fall River, died Saturday at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham after a brief illness. He was 93 years old. He was the husband of the late Mary M. (Leddy) Kane. Born in Fall River, son of the late James and the late Ann (Mulligan) Kane, he resided in Framingham for the past seven years, previously living in Fall River and Yarmouthport. Mr. Kane served as mayor of Fall River from 1952 to 1958. He is probably best remembered for his first run for the office, which resulted in a one-vote margin of victory for the incumbent, William P. Grant. The original count of votes in November 1951 had Mr. Kane the winner by eight votes, but an extended recount showed Mr. Grant the winner by a single vote. In March 1952, the state Supreme Judicial Court, after eight weeks of deliberations, unanimously declared Mr. Kane the winner by 30 votes. "The Supreme Court has made the decision that I have been expecting," he stated. "There have been times during this long period when it has been discouraging and frustrating. However, in such times we find ourselves saying, 'That's democracy, and that's the way it has to work for the good of all.'" The major issue during the campaign was the development of new industry. "I renew my invitation to you all to join with me in a real effort to make more jobs for Fall River people," he told the citizenry. "With a strong desire to perform well, and with the assistance of God, we can move forward toward a better and more prosperous Fall River." Shortly after taking office, Mr. Kane ordered the acting police chief to rid the city of bookies and gamblers. "If there are bookies here, it is the job of the police chief to drive them out," he said. After his mayoral service, he served as U.S. property and fiscal officer for the commonwealth for 16 years. A World War II Army veteran, Mr. Kane retired as a brigadier general. An inventor, accomplished pianist and songwriter, he also enjoyed golf and was a member of the Artillery Veterans Association. [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 26 Feb 2007] Kane - Brigadier General Ret. USA, John F., of Framingham, formerly of Fall River and Yarmouth Port, Feb. 24, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Mary M. (Leddy) Kane. Devoted father of Marilyn P. Franciose and husband Robert and Barbara Canal and husband Robert all of Framingham. Also survived by a sister, Mary Harrington of Portsmouth, R.I.; 5 grandchildren, Robert Canal of Hopkinton, Stephen Canal of Framingham, David Canal of Boston, Brian Franciose of Lee, N.H., Lynne Swift of Natick; 3 great-grandchildren, Nicolas Canal, Christopher Canal and Bennett Franciosi; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 9:15 a.m. at the Eugene J. McCarthy and Sons Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St., Framingham, with a funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. George's Church, 74 School St., Framingham (Saxonville). Committal burial will follow at 1 p.m. in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. 1818, Memphis, TN 38101-9903. US Army Veteran World War II, Mayor of Fall River from 1953 to 1958.

KANE [Newport RI Daily News, Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 15 May 2007] Newport - Francis J. “Lefty” Kane, 80, died Sunday, May 13, 2007, of a long-term illness. He was born in Freeport, Long Island, New York on February 26, 1927. He was a long time Newport Fifth Ward resident, and later spent his years with his spouse of 61 years raising his family in Middletown, RI. He was a son of the late Philip H. and Lucy Veronica (Fatzie) Kane. Lefty served in World War II after being drafted and later returned to his hometown. He retired after working for over 45 years as a Line Foreman at the Newport Electric Corporation in Middletown, RI. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Utility Workers, Local 335. After retiring, he worked for the Newport Prescription Center. He later spent his time traveling with his spouse. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and watched his granddaughter in her younger years and volunteered when the need was there for her and any and all of her events, such as school field trips. Lefty was also a coach for Little League Baseball and in his youth was an amateur boxer. As a parishioner of St. Lucy’s Church, he served as a collector for many years and was a member of the Third Degree, Middletown Knights of Columbus. His spouse Genevieve Veronica Kane and three children, Michael Myles Kane and his wife Shelia, Coleen Ivanoskos and her husband Richards Ivanoskos, and Michele “Mimi” Thurman and her husband Mitchell Thurman survive Lefty. He has four beautiful grandchildren, Michael Kane, Sean Kane, Christopher Kane, and Miss Brittany Amber Thurman. He has two great-granddaughters, Brooke Kane and Brianna Kane. He is also survived by his beloved brothers and sister, Bernard Kane, Larry Kane, Jack Kane and his dear sister Dottie Graham and was the brother of the late Philip H. Kane. He was a loving husband, exceptional father, grandfather, brother and true friend. A person of character, kindness, caring and love not only for his family and friends but all that he touched. He will be forever loved and missed by all that ever had the gift of knowing such an incredible human being. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI. Mr. Kane’s Mass of Christian burial will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at St. Lucy’s Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown, RI, at 10 a.m. Burial will take place at Newport Memorial Park in Middletown, Rhode Island. Donations may be made in Lefty’s memory to Beacon Hospice, Inc., 6946 Post Road, Suite 500, North Kingstown, RI 02852 or to the Grand Islander Activities Fund, 333 Green End Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842. Funeral arrangements by the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840. 

KANUSE (CASEY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 15 Mar 2006] Kanuse -- In Fall River, March 12, 2006. Rita (Casey) Kanuse, 89, of 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, wife of the late George W. Kanuse, daughter of the late Joseph Casey and Mary (Mangan) Casey. Mother of William E. Kanuse and his wife Barbara, Mrs. Donald (Ilene) Chase and Mrs. Joseph (Evelyn) Wieszbicki. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9 am from the Niagara Funeral Home, 954 Plymouth Ave., Fall River, with a funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church in Tiverton, RI at 10am. Interment in Hillside Cemetery, Tiverton. Calling hours are Wednesday, 5-8 pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720.

KAPLAN (FOLEY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Monday 10 Jan 2005] North Attleboro -- Alyce M. Kaplan, 88, of 68 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, a retired secretary, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, in the Madonna Manor, North Attleboro. She was the wife of Charles "Bob" Kaplan, and the late Francis McIntyre, Sr. Born in Lexington, Mass., on March 3, 1916, she was the daughter of the late John and Ellen (Nelson) Foley. Alyce retired from the Foxboro Company, where she worked as a secretary for many years. She was married to Mr. Kaplan for 34 1/2 years, and was married to the late Mr. McIntyre for 28 years. She enjoyed spending time with, and was very devoted to her family. She is survived by two sons, John McIntyre and Francis McIntyre, both of North Attleboro; a daughter, Patricia Nesbit of Charlotte, N.C.; and a sister, Mildred Hominsky of Milford, Mass. Also survived by 10 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Bernard Foley, Elizabeth Gorey, Helen Foley, Gertrude Fitzgerald, Mary Knapp, and Winifred Welch. A funeral will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at 9 a.m. from the John J. Diamond Funeral Home, 180 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, 105 Stanley Street, Attleboro Falls. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home Tuesday evening, 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to: Madonna Manor, 85 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery, North Attleboro.

KAVANAGH [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 18 Apr 2004] Sister Ann Francis Kavanagh, 96, of Blauvelt, N.Y., formerly of Providence, a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic for 71 years and a retired teacher, died April 10 in the St. Martin de Porres Infirmary at the St. Dominic Convent. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Francis J. and Ann Marie (Corrigan) Kavanagh. Sister Kavanagh entered the Sisters of St. Dominic in 1932 from Immaculate Conception Parish and professed her final vows in 1937. She had taught for many years in New York, and St. Paul's School in Daytona Beach, Fla., before returning to St. Dominic's Convent in 1982. She was the oldest member of the Blauvelt Dominican Community. She leaves many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Grace Coleman, Marie Gauthier, and Daniel, Bernard, Edward and Francis Kavanagh. The funeral services were held in Blauvelt.  

KAVANAGH [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 24 July 2005] Kavanagh, Robert Joseph, 73, of Osterville, MA. Husband of the late Harriet (Neinchel) Kavanagh. Father of Nancy and Rod Mirtle of Durham, NH, Susan Carey and of Osterville, Michael and Ellen Kavanagh of S. Yarmouth, MA, Robert and MaryAnn Kavanagh, Jr. of Shrewsbury. Brother of Evelyn Reilly of Providence, Virginia King of Warwick, Stephen Kavanagh of Edgewood. Mass will be held at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 76 Wianno Ave., Osterville, MA on Tuesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. Visiting hours in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Rd., (Rt. 28) Marstons Mills on Monday 4-7 p.m. Donations may be made to Hospice of Cape Cod, 270 Communications Way, Hyannis, MA 02601.

KAVANAGH (DUGGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 21 Mar 2006] Kavanagh, Mary Thelma, 92, of Tenth Street, Providence, died very peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. Thelma was the beloved wife of the late Edward G. Kavanagh, owner and operator of Kavanagh's Tap. 'U Know Where'. She was born in Berlin, New Hampshire, a daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Ellen (Dawson) Duggan. She was the sister of the late J. A. Earl Duggan. She was a graduate of St. Xavier Academy and Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. Years later, when her children were grown, Thelma enrolled at the University of Rhode Island, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree at the age of 63, and a Masters degree in Library Science when she was 65. She continued her work as librarian at the University of Rhode Island Extension until the mandatory retirement age of 70. Prior to her work as a librarian, she had served both in a clerical capacity and as troop leader for the Girl Scouts of Rhode Island. Her early interest in working with young people also involved her as a Cub Scout Den Mother at both Holy Name and St. Raymond Parishes. She was a communicant of St. Raymond Church in Providence where she belonged to the Leisure Club, the 'Needles and Pins' Group and the Divine Mercy Prayer Group. She was also honored recently at Providence College for her 50 years of membership in the Third Order of St. Dominic. For many years, she served as a Eucharistic Minister at Miriam Hospital, Summit Medical Center and Charlesgate Nursing Home. For over seventy years, Thelma was a summer resident of Roy Carpenter's Beach, Matunuck, where she relished the precious beach time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader, loved music, taught piano and organ lessons, excelled as a seamstress and quilter - all in her spare time. Thelma is survived by seven children, Paul E., and Thomas J. Kavanagh of Providence, William G. Kavanagh of Bel Air, MD, James M. Kavanagh of Shrewsbury, MA, Donald J. Kavanagh of Barrington, Kathleen M. Kavanagh (Tremper) of Rehoboth, MA, and Christine Kavanagh, R.S.M. of Providence, as well as 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 AM from the Lachapelle Funeral Home, 643 Main Street, Pawtucket. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM in St. Raymond's Church, North Main Street, Providence. Visiting hours Wednesday 3 PM to 8 PM. Relatvies and friends are invited. Burial will be in St. Anns' Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Re-Focus Dream Grant Fund, c/o Re-Focus, Inc., 1228 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02909. Funeral arrangements by McAloon & Kelly Funeral Home, 401-722-1527. 

KAVANAGH [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 22 Apr 2008] Kavanagh, Edward M., 82, of North Kingstown, passed away Saturday in Shady Acres Nursing Home, West Kingston. He was the loving husband of Aquinas (Polke) Kavanagh for 59 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Edward M. and Mary Ellen (McGinn) Kavanagh, he had lived in North Kingstown for over thirty years. Mr. Kavanagh was a Navy Veteran of World War II, having served in the South Pacific. He graduated from LaSalle Academy and Suffolk University in Boston. Mr. Kavanagh joined the F.B.I as a Special Agent in 1956. He served in the Charlotte, Miami, St. Louis, Chicago, New York, and Providence Offices, retiring in 1978. He then became the chief investigator with The State of Rhode Island Department of Health Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline for thirteen years. He was a member of St. Bernard Church, North Kingstown where he served as an usher at 5 p.m. Mass and was a member of the American Legion. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Scott M. Kavanagh and his wife Donnelle of Maine, Brian K. Kavanagh and his wife Beth of South Kingstown, and a daughter Kelly A. Kavanagh of North Kingstown; and two adored grandchildren, Tory Kavanagh and Josh Pitzer. His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from The Cranston-Murphy Funeral Home of Wickford, 140 West Main Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Bernard Church, 415 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown. Burial with full military honors will follow in The Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to The St. Bernard Building Fund, 415 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101, would be appreciated. 

KAVANAUGH [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 17 May 2005] Fairhaven -- Leo F. "Bud" Kavanaugh Jr., 83, of Dartmouth, died Monday, May 16, 2005, at Our Lady's Haven after a brief illness. He was the husband of Therese P. (Cayer) Kavanaugh. They were married in 1948. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Leo F. and Agnes (Hoye) Kavanaugh. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School, attended Colby College in Maine, and was a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He was a World War II Army veteran, stationed at Camp Grant in Illinois, where he practiced optometry throughout his service years. He and his brother James operated the Keystone, a family business, for more than 60 years. Following his retirement from the Keystone, he joined the office of Gardner Realty, where he was a broker for several years. Mr. Kavanaugh was a founding member of the Waterfront Historic Area League, served on the New Bedford Free Public Library Board of Trustees and the New Bedford Child & Family Services Board of Directors. He was a member of the Downtown Merchants Association in New Bedford, and was a Town Meeting member and Library Board member in Dartmouth. Growing up, he spent his summers racing Beetle Cat sailboats on Buzzards Bay and maintained an interest in sailing and boats long into his life. His greatest interests were history and music, particularly jazz. His favorite travel destination was Ireland, where he visited several times. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Lee Kavanaugh Waterman and her husband, Stanley, of Calgary, Alberta, Mimi Kavanaugh Powell and her husband, Samuel, and Susan Kavanaugh White and her husband, Howard, all of Dartmouth; a son, Leo F. Kavanaugh III and his wife, Catherine, of Stockbridge; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late James F. Kavanaugh and Dorothy Kavanaugh McHugh. His memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's Church, South Dartmouth. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. 

KAVENY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 11 July 2006] Kaveny, Robert F., 78, formerly of Rye Street, Seekonk, MA, died Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James and Margaret (Murtagh) Kaveny. Mr. Kaveny served as the RI Director of School Food Services, retiring in 1996. He was an army veteran of World War II, former Selectman and Chairman of the Finance Committee for the Town of Seekonk, and a proud member of IAOBB. He is survived by three daughters, Carol Ann Blanchette of Richmond, Susan Lynn of Glen Head, NY, and Rosemary Stein of Smithfield, a son, Kevin Kaveny of Seekonk, MA, a brother, Gerald Kaveny of Cumberland, a sister Beth Oldread of Portland, ME, six grandsons, one granddaughter, several nieces and nephews, and his good friend, Ann Cornell of Coventry. He was the father of the late Robert Kaveny, Jr. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Saint Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial with military honors will be in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Raphael Academy Building Fund, 123 Walcott St., Pawtucket, RI 02860, would be appreciated.

KAVENEY (SMITH) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 20 Feb 2008] Kaveney, Anna S. 'Nancy' (Smith), 88, formerly of Rye St., died Monday, Feb. 18. Wife of the late Raymond Kaveney, daughter of the late Edward and Grace (McGrory) Smith and stepmother of J. Raymond Kaveney of FL. She resided in Warwick before moving to Seekonk in 1970. Nancy was a CPA for Ernst & Young, Prov. and later practiced in Seekonk until retiring. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. from William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave., Seekonk at 10 a.m. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation and flowers omitted.

KEAN [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 18 Nov 1882] Died... In Providence… 13th, John J., son of John Kean, 25.

KEAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 28 Feb 2007] Kean, Joseph E., 70, of Kossuth Street, Pawtucket died Monday February 26, 2007 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the former husband of Ann (Kean) Stopfel of Barrington and the longtime companion of the late Beverly Provencal. Mr. Kean was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Charles A. and Mary M. (Quinn) Kean. He was a graduate of St. Raphael Academy and the co-captain of the basketball team during his senior year. Mr. Kean was a construction worker, labor foreman, and a member of the Laborers union #271. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and an avid sports fan. He leaves his beloved son, Michael J. Kean of Pawtucket, and his devoted daughter Kathleen A. Schafer and her husband Ted of Suffolk Va. He was the loving grandfather of Owen Kean and Amy Quinn Schafer. Mr. Kean also leaves two brothers Thomas Kean and his wife Pauline and Jack Kean and his wife Helen. He also leaves a niece, Linda Kean. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, Saturday at 9:00am. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Church Walcott St. at 10:00am. Burial will be with full military honors in Mt. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Friday 4-7pm in the funeral home. 

KEANE [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 9 Feb 1933] Miss Ellen Keane, a resident of this city virtually all her life, died last night at her home, 193 John streer. She was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Mernin. Miss Keane had been a communicant of St. Mary's parish for the past 50 years. She was one of the best known residents in the neighborhood in which she had lived for so many years, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of her wide circle of friends, her kindly, neighborly disposition endearing her to all. She leaves one sister, Miss Mary Keane, and a cousin, Mrs. Mary E. Hampston. Her funeral will be held from the Daniel and M.J. Coughlin funeral home, 176 Bedford street, Saturday morning, followed by a high mass of requiem in St. Mary's cathedral at 9.

KEANE [Providence RI Journal, Monday 18 Aug 2003] Westerly - James A. Keane, 80, of 52 Hobart St., a retired Westerly police captain, died Friday at home. He was the husband of the late Maryrita (Phelan) Keane. Born in Westerly, he was a son of the late James A. and Isabelle (Kemp) Keane. Mr. Keane had served as a member of the Westerly Police Department for more than 25 years before retiring as a captain. He was a member of the Westerly Police Association and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a life member of the Westerly Ambulance Corps. A Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific, and receiving several medals, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Amancio-Falcone Post 8955, in Westerly. He was a member of the Westerly Senior Citizens. Mr. Keane was a communicant of St. Pius X Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Narragansett Council 21. He leaves two sisters, Priscilla Campbell of Westerly and Clair Spellman of Pawcatuck, Conn.; a stepdaughter, Joanne Savage of Durham, N.H.; his companion, Janet Morgan of Westerly; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, 45 Elm St. Burial, with military honors, will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery.

KEANE [Fall River MA, The Daily Globe, Monday evening 17 Feb 1890] Keane - 16th inst., Elizabeth, beloved daughter of Michael and Catherine Keane, aged 23 years and 5 months. Funeral from the residence of her parents, No. 84 Third St., tomorrow, Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. A requiem high mass for the repose of her sould will be said at St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

KEANE [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 4 Oct 2006] Attleboro - Gerald J. Keane, 75, of Jessie Avenue, South Attleboro, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was married on March 31, 1951 to his beloved wife of 55 years, Dorothy E. (King) Keane. He was born in Central Falls, R.I. on Jan. 12, 1931, a son of the late John J. and Margaret M. (McKenna) Keane. He moved with his family to Jessie Avenue in South Attleboro in 1942 and he attended Holy Trinity Catholic School in Central Falls. He graduated from St. Raphael Academy in 1948, where he was a member of the band, playing the saxophone. He then attended Bryant College, and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Boston with a bachelor's of arts degree in gerontology in 2004. Mr. Keane worked at Cumberland Engineering for 21 years, starting as a draftsman and ending as a vice president of purchasing in 1978. Mr. Keane entered politics in 1962 as a councilman in Attleboro, a position he held for 16 years. In 1978, Mr. Keane became Attleboro's 13th mayor, a position he held until 1984. In 1984, he became president of the Greater Attleboro Chamber of Commerce until his retirement in 1998. During his tenure at the Chamber, he established Attleboro Person of the Year, Teacher of the Year, GATRA, Attleboro Center for Training, Downtown Attleboro Associates, Wednesday Night Family Market and spearheaded the construction of the government center and the Attleboro parking garage. He served on the board of directors for American Red Cross, United Way of Attleboro, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro Area Center for Training, Regional Employment Board, Downtown Attleboro Associates and Southeastern Massachusetts Manufacturing Partnership, the Friends of Capron Park, the board of trustees for the Attleboro Public Library, FAIR and Bristol County Bank, to name a few. After retirement, Mr. Keane was an associate funeral director for the Foley-Cook-Hathaway Funeral Homes in Attleboro until the time of his death. He was very active in St. Theresa's Catholic Church, where he taught CCD and was a Cub Scout master, president of the Holy Name Society, president of St. Vincent DePaul Society and one of the first recipients of the Marion Award given by Bishop Connolly. Mr. Keane was a man of upright character whose deep interest in public service has endeared him to all. Besides his wife, he leaves five sons: Gerald J. Keane Jr. of Exeter, R.I., Michael K. Keane of South Attleboro, David H. Keane of Riverside, R.I., James J. Keane of North Attleboro and John F. Keane of Attleboro; two daughters: Tricia A. Keane of Dighton and Kathleen K. Conner of Golden, Colo.; three brothers: John B. Keane, Vincent H. Keane and Francis E. Keane, all of South Attleboro; one sister, Eileen (Keane) Kimbrough of Lititz, Pa.; seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Mary M. (Keane) Holmes, formerly of South Attleboro. His funeral will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8:30 a.m. from the Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home, 126 South Main St. (Route 152) in Attleboro. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Theresa's Church, Washington and Baltic streets, South Attleboro. Burial will follow in the family lot in the Newell Burying Ground, West Street, South Attleboro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Friday, Oct. 6 from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home. 

KEARNS [ Newport RI Daily News, Friday 13 Feb 1914] Kearns - In Providence , 12th inst., John Kearns.

KEARNS [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 16 July 2006] Kearns- Thursday, July 13, 2006, Thomas F. Kearns, 88, formerly of Lowell St., Fall River; husband of Irene (Dostou) Kearns; son of the late James and Catherine (Mehan) Kearns; father of Barbara A. Moran (husband Douglas) and Jacqueline Rudyk (husband Charles "Chuck"); grandfather of Deborah Harrison, David and Thomas Moran, Army Capt. Bryan Rudyk and Army CWO2 Jeffrey Rudyk; brother of Michael Kearns, Catherine Howard and the late Barbara Deslauriers and James Kearns. His funeral will be held Monday at 8:00 AM from the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass in Holy Cross Church of Saints Peter and Paul Parish at 9:00 AM. Visitation, Sunday 4:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southcoast Hospice, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven MA 02719.

KEARNEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 16 Oct 2003] Bristol - Edward W. Kearney, 92, of the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Metacom Avenue, formerly of Carroll Tower, Providence, a retired bartender and Providence municipal employee, died yesterday at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence. Born in Bristol, a son of the late William and Alice (McGeeney) Kearney, he had lived in Providence for 77 years before moving to Bristol two years ago. Mr. Kearney had been a bartender at several restaurants and taverns in the Smith Hill and downtown areas of Providence for 15 years. He later worked in the maintenance division of the Providence Housing Authority for eight years before retiring in 1980. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a recipient of the Bronze Star. A communicant of St. Patrick Church, Providence, he was very active in the CYO and sponsored many events and activities for the parish's underprivileged children. He had been a member of the Carroll Tower Tenants Association, Roger Williams American Legion Post 35, and the Sons of St. Patrick of Capitol Hill. A lifelong sports fan, he enjoyed the Boston Red Sox and the Providence Bruins. He leaves a nephew, Edward J. Kearney of Coventry; a niece, Ann Craig of Warwick; nine great-nieces and great-nephews, and many great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. He was the brother of the late Joseph H. and James F. Kearney, and Elizabeth Murphy. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Patrick Church, Smith Street, Providence. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KEARNEY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 12 Feb 2004] Fort Myers, Fla. -- William A. Kearney Jr., 48, of Fort Myers died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, of cardiac trauma. Born in New Bedford, Mass., the son of the late William A. and Mildred F. (Ward) Kearney, he lived in New Bedford most of his life; he resided in Florida since 1997. He was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church, New Bedford. Mr. Kearney graduated from Holy Family Grammar School, Bishop Connolly High School and Southeastern Massachusetts University. Survivors include three sisters, Anne Marie Johnson and her husband, David A., of Grapevine, Texas, Patricia M. Kearney of Arlington, Va., and Maureen A. Kearney of Rockville, Md.; two aunts, Betty Letoile of Providence and Dorothy Kearney of New Bedford; and numerous cousins. His funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Lawrence Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. 

KEARNEY (McDONNELL) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 27 Oct 2004] Narragansett - Sarah A. Kearney, 92, formerly of Kingstown Road, a retired state worker, died Monday at the Riverview Healthcare Community, in Coventry. She was the wife of the late Joseph H. Kearney. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Edward J. and Mary A. (Porter) McDonnell, she had lived in Providence before moving to Narragansett 45 years ago. Mrs. Kearney had worked for the state Department of Human Services, in the housekeeping department at the former Dr. Joseph H. Ladd School, in Exeter, for 15 years before she retired in 1979. She was the vice president of the Narragansett Chapter of the International Sunshine Society. Mrs. Kearney was a communicant of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, and a member of its Ladies Guild. She was a former member of the Daughters of Isabella at Blessed Sacrament Church, Providence. She leaves a son, Edward J. Kearney of Coventry; two grandchildren, Steven Kearney of Hope and Patricia Hoffman of Mobile, Ala.; and five great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Arlene C. White, and the sister of the late Martin J., Edward, William and Gertrude McDonnell and Mary LeCuyer. The funeral will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd. (Route 117), Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Point Judith Road (Route 108), Narragansett. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich.

KEARNEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 27 Sep 2005] Kearney, James D. Jr., 84, of Sweet Meadows Ct., died Sunday at South County Hospital. He was the loving husband of Catherine U. (Stolle) Kearney, for fifty-three years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James D. and Elizabeth (Gilbane) Kearney. Mr. Kearney was an air traffic controller at Logan , Quonset and Hillsgrove Airports for thirty-three years before retiring. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of W.W. II and was a communicant of St. Thomas More Church , a member of Boy Scout Troop 82, a fourth degree Knight of Columbus, a volunteer at South County Hospital and was recognized as an outstanding Narragansett citizen volunteer by the Knights of the Rockingham Arch committee. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Andrew Kearney of Bristol; a daughter, Joan Mielke in MI; a brother, William Kearney of Warwick; a sister, Martha Sullivan of Rumford; and two grandchildren. He was brother of the late Elizabeth Sargus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 AM in St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland St., Narragansett. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours will be Wednesday 4-7 PM in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. 

KEARNEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 10 Nov 2005] Kearney, William F., Sr., 80, of Cedar Pond Dr., Vice President for the Gilbane Building Company for 40 years, retiring in 1991, died Tuesday at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Alice M. (Sweeney) Kearney. Born in Providence a son of the late James D. Kearney, Sr. and Elizabeth V. (Gilbane) Kearney, he was a Cranston resident for 30 years moving to Warwick in 2001. He was a communicant and eucharistic minister at St. Gregory the Great Church in Warwick and a former communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Cranston, where he served as a lector and was a member of their St. Joseph's Men's Guild. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a former referee and head coach of the Pawtucket Youth Hockey League and a Navy veteran of WWII serving on the AGC Flagship, USS Teton. He was a volunteer for the Assumption Parish in Providence, the RI Special Olympics, the Carl G. Lauro School, CVS Charity Classic and the McAuley Ministries. Besides his wife he leaves, a son William F. Kearney, Jr., and his wife Fredda; six daughters, Betty Ann Kearney, Alice M. Sasso, and her husband Joseph, Kathleen M. Kearney, Patricia M. Peacock, and her husband David, Paula J. Regan, and Marianne Kearney; and grandchildren, Michael, Karen, Caitlin, Laura, Rebecca, Christina, Nicole, Matthew, Joseph and Marissa; and a sister Martha Sullivan. He was the brother of the late James D. Kearney, Jr. and Anne Elizabeth Sargus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Church, Cowesset Rd., Warwick. Calling hours Friday from 4-8 p.m. in the Monahan Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence. Burial with military honors will be in St Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Donations in his memory may be made to the Down Syndrome Society of RI, 99 Bald Hill Rd., Cranston 02920 or to the Assumption Parish, Potters Ave., Providence. 

KEARNS [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 7 May 2003] William J. Kearns Jr., 87, of 10A Meeting House Lane, Hanson, Mass., a retired maintenance worker and longtime hospital volunteer, died Monday at Star of David Nursing Center, Dedham, Mass. Born in South Boston, the son of the late William J. and Anne (Raftuf) Kearns, he had lived in Hanson for many years. Mr. Kearns had been a maintenance employee for many years, with various Boston-area companies, before retiring in 1980. He had been honored with a Voluntary Service Certificate, from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs, for his many hours of service at the Brockton/West Roxbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. An Army veteran of World War II, he took part in the Battle of Bougainville, in the Solomon Islands. Mr. Kearns was an active member of the Blessed Lucius Fraternity, a secular Franciscan order. He leaves two nieces, Patricia A. "Pam" Donnelly of Providence and Marilyn C. Hennessey of Concord, N.H.; and a nephew, Michael J. McLaughlin of Ormond Beach, Fla. He was the brother of the late M. Clare McLaughlin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Pius Church, Eaton Street. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Mass.

KEARNS [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 24 May 2003] Fall River - James P. Kearns Jr., 87, of Cambridge Street, a retired diesel mechanic, died Thursday at home. He was the husband of Kamila (Kaminski) Kearns. They had been married for 65 years. Born in Fall River, a son of the late James P. Kearns Sr. and Catherine (Meehan) Kearns, he was a lifelong resident of the city and had summered for many years on Prudence Island. Mr. Kearns had been a diesel mechanic for the Department of the Navy in Newport for 30 years before retiring in 1971. He was a founding owner of the CK Beach Club at Westport Harbor. He was a communicant of Holy Cross Church. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Patricia Kearns Connelly of Tiverton and Pamela Kearns Rego of Assonet, Mass.; a son, Michael J. Kearns of Tiverton; two brothers, Thomas Kearns of Fall River and F. Michael Kearns of Annapolis, Md.; a sister, Catherine Howard of Fall River; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Barbara Deslauriers. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, Pulaski Street. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

KEARNS [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 2 Aug 2003] Providence - David T. Kearns, 72, of River Avenue, a retired business co-owner and salesman, died Thursday at home. Born in Burlington, Vt., a son of the late Mary A. (Rigby) and David T. Kearns Sr., he had lived in Providence for 61 years. Mr. Kearns had been the co-owner of the former Elmhurst Supply Co. for 15 years before retiring. He previously had been a salesman for the former Barker-Chadsey Co., in Providence and Johnston, for 20 years. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Kearns was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Pius V Church. He leaves two sisters, Helen S. Kearns of North Kingstown and Mary L. Norcross of Windsor Locks, Conn. He was the brother of the late Anne M. Lally. The funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Pius V Church, Eaton Street. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KEARNS [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 15 Nov 2003] Kearns - Michael T. "Mickey" Age 83 of Swansea, November 12, 2003. Husband of Eva (Bouchard) Kearns. Father of Nancy M. Phaneuf, Susan A. Costa, Michael K. Kearns & his wife Deborah, & Timothy J. Kearns & his wife Joyce & the late John T. Kearns. Grandfather of Brett, Evan, Timothy, Sonya, John and Polly Kearns & Cheyenne Phaneuf. Father-in law of the late Jeffrey Costa & brother of the late John P. Kearns. Funeral Monday November 17, 2003 at 9:00 AM from the 'Birchcrest' Home Of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll 189 Gardner's Neck Road Swansea. followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel of St. Michael's Parish 532 Gardners Neck Rd. Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Flowers welcome. Visiting Hours Sunday 4-7 PM. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery, Swansea. [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 15 Nov 2003] Swansea - Michael T. "Mickey" Kearns, 83, of Wilbur Avenue, a retired mailman, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of Eva (Bouchard) Kearns. They had been married for 49 years. Born in Fall River, a son of the late John P. and Mary A.M. (Mansfield) Kearns, he had lived in Swansea for 48 years. Mr. Kearns had been a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 31 years in Fall River and Swansea, retiring in 1975. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, receiving the Purple Heart, and a member of American Legion Post 303. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Chapel of St. Michael's Parish, and a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Fall River. In his youth, he played baseball for the CYO at St. Mary's Cathedral, Fall River, as well as in the Marine Corps. He was a member of the Corky Row Club, Fall River. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Nancy M. Phaneuf and Susan A. Costa, both of Somerset; two sons, Michael K. Kearns of Bristol and Timothy J. Kearns of Swansea; and seven grandchildren. He was the father of the late John T. Kearns, and brother of the late John P. Kearns. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Birchcrest Home of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 189 Gardner's Neck Rd., with a funeral Mass at 10 in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel of St. Michael's Parish, 532 Gardner's Neck Rd. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

KEARNS [Providence RI Journal, Monday 3 Oct 2005] Kearns Henry Joseph, Jr., 81, of Anthony Avenue , died Saturday at home. Born in Providence , a son of the late Henry J. and Mary E. (Fiske) Kearns . He had been a Pawtucket resident for 30 years. Mr. Kearns was employed at Carole Cable in Pawtucket for many years. A World War II Army veteran, he received a Purple Heart and served in the European, African and Middle Eastern theater. After the war, he served in the Merchant Marines. He was the brother of Margaret M. Simmons of Glocester, Theresa E. Garcia of North Providence, Rita F. Cochran of Providence, George R. Kearns of Florida, the late Richard F. and Edward R. Kearns. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Avenue , (Route 44), Greenville . Burial with full Military Honors in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter . Visiting hours Tuesday 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Animal Rescue League, 34 Elbow Street , Providence , RI 02903 .

KEARY  [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 30 Mar 2004] Natick -- John Edward Keary, 87, of Fairhaven, an attorney and retired FBI agent, died of heart illness Sunday, March 28, 2004, at the home of his son, Timothy J. Keary. He was the widower of Frances M. (Corcoran) Keary. Born in Rockport, the son of the late Thomas Joseph Keary and Nellie (Shea) Keary, he grew up in Norwood; he resided in Fairhaven 50 years. Mr. Keary received a bachelor's degree in 1937 from Boston College, where he was the class salutatorian. He earned a juris doctor degree in 1941 from Boston College Law School. He enlisted in the Navy in November 1942 and received a commission as an officer the following June. He served in the Pacific and received the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. He received an honorable discharge in April 1946 as a lieutenant. During the war, he received further training at Harvard Business School and subsequently received a master's degree in business from New York University. After the war, he married and began a 32-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He worked in Tennessee, Louisiana and New York before coming to New Bedford in 1954, where he was chief of the FBI regional office until he left the bureau in 1978. After retirement from government service, Mr. Keary continued to practice law until last year. He became a prominent advocate for services for senior citizens for many years. He was elected to the Fairhaven Housing Authority and served as vice chairman. He played an important role in the development of affordable housing for the elderly and the disabled. He was president of Coastline Elderly Services Inc., a nonprofit service provider to the elderly of Greater New Bedford. He received the Silver Dove Award from Gov. William F. Weld for outstanding volunteer work with elders. Mr. Keary served with the Boy Scouts of America for more than 40 years, in particular with St. Joseph's Troop 56, Fairhaven. He received many awards for his leadership, including the Silver Beaver Award, the highest Scouting honor conferred upon an adult volunteer. He was a member of the Damien Council Knights of Columbus, a daily communicant of St. Joseph's Church and a recipient of the Marian Medal for service to the Catholic Diocese of Fall River, and the St. George Award for Catholic Scouting. In recent years, he enjoyed extensive travel and other hobbies with his dear friend and companion, Dorothy C. Sibor, who died in 2003. He was a member of the Massachusetts Bar, the Federal Bar and the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was an elective member of Fairhaven Town Meeting and the 10th Bristol representative of the Silver-Haired Legislature. He was a member of the Fairhaven Council on Aging; Service Corps of Retired Executives, Chapter 582; the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 297; the Citizens Advisory Council Massachusetts Department of Elderly Affairs; the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph's Church; and was a Eucharistic minister for those confined to their homes. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Marie Toraya of Palm Bay, Fla.; four sons, Thomas J. Keary and his wife, Ann, of Washington, D.C., Michael B. Keary and his wife, Delores Chew, of Seattle, Timothy J. Keary and his wife, Helen, of Natick, and Paul E. Keary and his wife, Jeanne LaPierre, of North Granby, Conn.; five grandchildren, Michael Toraya, Christopher J. Keary, James P. Keary, Elizabeth G. Keary and Kristy Keary; a cousin, Alice Trayers; and several nieces and nephews. He was the father-in-law of the late Richard Toraya. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven, with a Mass at 11 at St. Joseph's Church, Spring Street, Fairhaven. Burial with military honors will be in Veterans National Cemetery, Bourne. 

KEATING [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 29 April 1882] Died… In this city, 25th inst., Timothy, youngest child of Timothy and Johanna Keating, aged 3 years, 3 months and 3 days.

KEATING [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 30 July 2005] Keating, Raymond F., 81, of Campbell Street, a retired educator, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (Bannon) Keating for 53 years. Born in West Warwick the son of the late John F. and Helena V. (Quinlan) Keating, he was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. He was a graduate of West Warwick High School class of 1942, Providence College class of 1947 and a veteran of World War II serving in England as a medic aboard a hospital train. Mr. Keating began his teaching career in 1947 at Highland Street School and became Principal of Main Street School in 1948. For many years he was also the summer playground supervisor of Crompton Playground. He was the first Vice Principal and later appointed as Principal of Maisie E. Quinn School, retiring in 1978. Mr. Keating was a former member of the Knights of Columbus-Gibson Council, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, past President of the West Warwick Teacher's Association, the Pawtuxet Valley Old Timers Association and the DAV. He was an active member of St. Mary's Church for 53 years. He served as President of the Holy Name Society and was among the first lectors at St. Mary's Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children; Suzanne Whalen of Warwick, Kathleen Butler of Riverside, Cynthia Wahl of West Warwick, Kevin Keating of North Kingstown, Nancy Casbarro of Cranston, and John Keating of Medway, MA and 15 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late M. Anne Powers. His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from the Henault - Gallogly Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church, 70 Church Street, West Warwick. Burial with military honors will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Visiting hours: Sunday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kent Hospital Foundation, 455 Tollgate Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 in appreciation to the nursing staff for their care and dedication. 

KEAVY [Newport RI Daily News, Tuesday 23 Mar 2004] Keavy  - In Tiverton, RI, March 22, 2004, M. Eileen (Grant) Keavy, wife of the late John H. Keavy Sr. Mother of John H. Keavy Jr., Rita Keavy Lynch and Eileen Keavy. Sister of Rita V. Grant and the late John P. Grant. Grandmother of Katherine Fangman and John H. Keavy III. Great-grandmother of Mary Fangman.  [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 23 Mar 2004] Keavy (Grant) -- In Tiverton, RI March 22, 2004. M. Eileen (Grant) Keavy. Wife of the late John H. Keavy Sr. Mother of John H. Keavy Jr., Rita Keavy Lynch and Eileen Keavy. Sister of Rita V. Grant and the late John P. Grant. Grandmother of Katherine Fangman and John H. Keavy III. Great grandmother of Mary Fangman. Funeral Thurs. March 25, 2004 at 8AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at 'Cherry Place', 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by a funeral Mass at 9AM in Sacred Heart Church Linden St., Fall River. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Wed. 3-7. [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 23 Mar 2004] Portsmouth - M. Eileen (Grant) Keavy, of Narragansett Road, a retired teacher, died yesterday, at Sakonnet Bay Manor, in Tiverton. She was the wife of the late John H. Keavy Sr. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late William P. and Mary C. (Walsh) Grant, she had lived in Fall River until moving to Portsmouth in 1970. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, in Fall River, she received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Bridgewater (Mass.) State College. Mrs. Keavy had taught at in Fall River, at Talbot Middle School and Ralph M. Small Elementary School, for many years before retiring. She previously had worked in Tiverton, where she had been an elementary-school teacher and the principal of the Nonquit School. She was a member of the Massachusetts and Bristol County Retired Teachers Associations, and the Massachusetts Retired Employees Association. Mrs. Keavy was a communicant of St. Anthony Church, in Portsmouth, and a former communicant of Sacred Heart Church, in Fall River. She was a member of the Portsmouth Senior Center and the Portsmouth Library Association. She enjoyed working in her gardens. She leaves a son, John H. Keavy Jr. of Jamestown; two daughters, Rita Keavy Lynch and Eileen Keavy, both of Fall River; a sister, Rita V. Grant of Somerset; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was a sister of the late John P. Grant. The funeral will be held Thursday at 8 a.m. from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in Sacred Heart Church, Linden Street, Fall River. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.

KEEFE (GREEN) [New Bedford MA, The Standard Times, 14 Feb 2000] BOSTON -- Helen (Green) Keefe, 79, longtime Newton resident and retired nursing home activities director, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, at Brigham & Women's Hospital after suffering several heart attacks. She was the wife of Jack Keefe of Newton; they were married 52 years. Born and raised in Dartmouth, she was the youngest of eight children and the only family member to complete her high school education. After she graduated in 1938, Mrs. Keefe took several jobs as a domestic in the Mattapoisett and Back Bay areas before enlisting in the Coast Guard in 1943. Following her discharge in 1945, she attended Fanny Farmer Cooking School. She then went to work at Braeburn Country Club in Newton, where she met her husband-to-be, Jack Keefe. While she raised her four children, Mrs. Keefe participated in several local bowling leagues and the Newton Recreational Women's Volleyball organization. A veteran of World War II, she was a member of the American Legion Women's Post 410, where she served as post commander. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, in 1982 at the age of 63. Mrs. Keefe was an activities director at local nursing homes, retiring from Weston Manor in 1991. Survivors include her widower; a son, Michael Keefe of Mansfield; three daughters, Susan Messina of Foxboro, Judy Keefe-Freedman of Connecticut and Cathy Pizzuto of Norton; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Her Mass will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Bernard's Church, West Newton. Arrangements are by the Blackington, Conroy and Hayes Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St., West Newton.

KEEFE [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 13 Sep 2003] Keefe -- William A. "Trixie," age 83, Sept. 9, 2003, of Miami, FLA, & Westport, MA, formerly Acushnet. Husband of the late Doris A. (Crombleholme) Keefe, father of Margaret "Maggie" E. Keefe, brother of the late Joseph & John Keefe, brother-in-law of Geraldine Keefe & Teresa Crombleholme, & the late Anne E. Keefe & William Crombleholme. Funeral Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at 8:00 AM from the 'Cherry Place' Home Of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by a funeral Mass at 9:00 AM in St. John the Baptist Church, 945 Main Rd. Westport. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 5-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association 36 Cameron Ave. Cambridge, MA 02140-1102. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery Westport. [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Saturday 13 Sep 2003] Miami -- William A. "Trixie" Keefe, 83, formerly of Hollywood and Westport, Mass., died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, at the Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was the widower of Doris A. (Crombleholme) Keefe. Born in Fall River, Mass., the youngest son of the late Joseph G. and Julia (Foley) Keefe, he grew up in a time when local sports were the talk of the town and he was one of those local sports legends. He earned the nickname "Trixie" in the CYO league for his ability to outmaneuver other teams. He played for his parish, the league-winning St. Joseph's teams in football, basketball and baseball. Later, he played in the Corky Row league and was a boxer. He was a 1937 graduate of BMC Durfee High School. He joined the Navy shortly after Pearl Harbor and served on the USS Denver, earning several service medals. After World War II, he returned to Fall River and worked for the telephone company for a short time. He became a boilermaker and worked throughout New England, mostly at power plants and paper mills until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of Boston Local Union No. 29. During the construction of Interstate 195 he worked on the Braga Bridge alongside both of his older brothers. Although he moved his family to Acushnet, Mass., and lived there for 25 years, Mr. Keefe never really left the North End of Fall River, always remaining close to his friends and the neighborhood. He was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, Acushnet. For years, he summered in Westport and was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church there. After retiring, he moved to Hollywood to join a Navy buddy and his wife, always remaining close to the people in his past. Ten years later the VA Medical Center became his home due to his advanced stage of Alzheimer's disease. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret E. Keefe of Boston; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Keefe and Teresa Crombleholme; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Joseph and John Keefe and brother-in-law of the late Anne E. Keefe and William Crombleholme. His funeral will be at 8 a.m. Tuesday from the Cherry Place Home of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by a Mass at 9 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, 945 Main Road, Westport. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.  

KEEFE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 June 2004] Cranston - Joseph R. Keefe Jr., 70, of Tacoma Street, former owner of Keefe General Services, died Wednesday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Theresa (Iacavone) Keefe. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Gilda (Campagnone) Keefe, he was a lifelong Cranston resident. Mr. Keefe had formerly been the owner of Keefe General Services for 30 years before retiring. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Belinda Boudreau of Morris, Ill.; three sons, John Keefe of Johnston, Richard Keefe of Silverdale, Wash., and Robert Keefe of Cranston; two sisters, Marie Fiore and Stefanie Wiener, both of Cranston; and six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He was a brother of the late Joanne Taylor, Barbara McMahon and Phyllis Ann Brownlee. The funeral will be private.

KEEFE [Providence RI Journal, Friday 29 Oct 2004] Central Falls - Henry Keefe Jr., 75, of Overhill Road, Warren, formerly of Lonsdale Avenue, the founder of Keefe Funeral Home, and a former councilman, died yesterday at home after a two-year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Rollande C. (Simoneau) Keefe. They had been married for 51 years. Born in Ashton, a son of the late Henry and Irene (Brady) Keefe, he had lived in Central Falls most of his life, and wintered for many years in Venice, Fla. He moved to Warren 10 years ago. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War era, and a member of American Legion Post 14, Cumberland. Mr. Keefe graduated from New England Institute of Embalming, Boston. He founded Keefe Funeral Home in 1956, and though he retired in 1992, he remained active in the business, with his son Thomas. Mr. Keefe was a councilman. A conservationist, he was a past chairman of the Laurel Park Improvement Association, and a founding member of the Kickemuit River Council. He was active in aviation, holding a commercial instruments rated pilot's license for 55 years and a membership in the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association since 1951. He had used his aircraft to fly to and from his winter home for many years. An amateur radio enthusiast, he operated as KB1GQC. He also was an antique-car enthusiast, and a member of the Plymouth Owners Association. A bicyclist, he was a former member of the East Bay Bicycle Path and the Coastal Cruiser Bicycle Club, Port Charlotte, Fla. He also was a swimmer. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Debra Keefe Perrone of Warren; four sons, Michael H. Keefe of Sarasota, Fla., Philip H. Keefe of Cumberland, Thomas H. Keefe of Central Falls and Raymond H. Keefe in Vermont; two brothers, Donald Keefe of Pawtucket and William Keefe of Cumberland; two sisters, Dr. Marjorie Keefe of Pawtucket and Elaine Lapre of Cranston; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Paul Charles Keefe. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.

KEEFE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 1 Jan 2006] Keefe, Emma F., 88, of Brook Village, died Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Mary A. (Rudolph) Keefe. Ms. Keefe was a bookkeeper and had worked in sales for the Outlet Company, before retiring. She leaves a sister; Mary Bresette; and several nieces; and nephews. She was the sister of the late John Keefe, Christina Bashaw, Loretta Floody and Pauline Stromberg. Visitation Monday 4-7 p.m. Funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Ave., Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Please omit flowers. 

KEEGAN [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 21 Jan 1882] Died… In this city, 16th inst., Mrs. Keegan, mother of Rev. Father Keegan, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church, Providence.

KEEGAN [Newport RI Daily News, Saturday 7 Feb 1914] Keegan - In Pascoag, 6th inst., Bridget, wife of James Keegan.

KEEGAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 26 Feb 2003] Portsmouth - A memorial service will be held Saturday for James L. Keegan, 72, of Indian Avenue and formerly of Middletown, who died Nov. 17. Mr. Keegan was found in his car Nov. 17 off Hanging Rock Road. He was the husband of the late Robin Frances (Romero) Keegan. Born in Greenfield, Mass., March 13, 1930, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Wadleigh) Keegan. Mr. Keegan was an English teacher at St. George's School in Middletown for 25 years before retiring in 1996. He was a longtime resident of Middletown and moved to Portsmouth about two years ago. The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. at St. George's School Chapel, Purgatory Road, Middletown. 

KEEGAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 21 Aug 2003] Providence - Mary R. Keegan, 99, formerly of Carroll Tower, 243 Smith St., died Tuesday in Westview Health Care Center, West Warwick. Born in Bristol, a daughter of the late Patrick J. and Margaret (McGrath) Keegan, she had lived in Providence for 90 years. She was a member of the Third Order of Francis Secular, the Legion of Mary, and the Carroll Tower Tenants Association. She leaves three nieces, Mary G. Kretzer of Greenville, Elizabeth P. Robenhymer of Smithfield and Ann M. Ross of Johnston, and a nephew, Frederick Gilfillan of Okeechobee, Fla. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 8 a.m. from J.F. Skeffington Chapel, 925 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Patrick Church, Smith Street. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Bristol.  

KEEGAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 3 May 2004] Warwick - Joseph P. Keegan, 69, of Weetamoe Drive, a retired employee of Armour Handcrafts, died yesterday at home. Born in Providence, a son of the late Patrick J. and B. Agnes (Gaffney) Keegan, he had lived in Providence and Cranston before moving to Warwick in 1983. Mr. Keegan had been employed at Armour Handcrafts for 13 years before retiring. He served in the Army Reserve as a second lieutenant and taught map reading at Fort Bragg, in North Carolina. Mr. Keegan was a 1952 graduate of La Salle Academy, Providence, and a 1956 graduate of Providence College, where he was a member of ROTC. He was an avid reader. He leaves two brothers, Vincent J. Keegan of Warwick and Thomas C. Keegan of Milford, Mass.; a sister, Anna M. Asprinio of Warwick; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Bernard F. Keegan. The funeral service will be held Wednesday from James J. Gallogly & Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad St., Providence, at a time to be announced. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

KEEGAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 7 Nov 2007] Keegan Fr. Fintan, SSC. Father Fintan Keegan of the Columban Fathers died November 5, at Silver Creek Nursing home in Bristol. He had resided for the past 15 years at the Columban Retirement house in Bristol. He was 98 and the longest-living member of the Columban Mission Society. Born in Ireland in February 1909, he joined the Columban Fathers in 1927 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1933. After ordination he was assigned to the U.S. where he held many responsible posts for almost 60 years in seminary training and administration. Fr. Keegan was predeceased by his two sisters, Winifred Hegarty and Christine Doyle who lived in the Boston Area. He is survived by ten nephews and nieces, numerous grand and great-grand nieces and nephews, most of whom live in the Boston and Eastern MA area. Viewing will be Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 4-7 PM in St Columban's Chapel, Ferry Rd. Bristol. Funeral Mass on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 11 AM in the St. Columban's Chapel, Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bristol. 

KEEGAN (LOWNEY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 25 May 2008] Keegan, Eleanor E. (Lowney), 86, a resident of The Seasons, 5 St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, and formerly of Tennessee Avenue, Warwick, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Edmund J. Keegan, U.S. Army. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Daniel J. and Mary F. (Crowley) Lowney, she lived in Warwick from 1952 to 2006. A 1939 graduate of St. Xavier Academy, and class valedictorian, she was a member of its alumnae association. Mrs. Keegan was a customer service associate at Ann & Hope in Warwick for 25 years. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Warwick, and a member of The Ladies of St. Anne. She was a past vice-president of the Residents Council at The Seasons, and a member of the Warwick Chapter AARP. She is survived by two sons, Edward J. Keegan of North Kingstown and Kevin J. Keegan of South Kingstown; two daughters, Kathleen M. Keefe of North Kingstown and Maryellen Levine of Tucson, AZ; a sister, Mary T. Manchester of Warwick; twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, four nieces, and two nephews. She was the foster-mother of the late Kenneth F. Tritendi, and the sister of the late George F. Sullivan. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 28, at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Francis School, 610 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886, or The Seasons Activities Fund, 5 St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818. 

KEELEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Mon 27 Feb 1933] Mrs. Maria Keeley, wife of James F. Keeley, and a resident of the East End since childhood, died yesterday at her home, 41 Mason street. She had been in failing health for some time. Mrs. Keeley was the daughter of Patrick and Ann Herbert, who made her home in the eastern section when it was but sparsely settled. She was the oldest member of the Immaculate Conception parish, and was a member also of the Rosary confraternity of that parish. She was well-known in the community in which she had spent nearly all her life, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of her wide circle of friends. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Francis J. Keeley; two daughters, Mrs. Daniel Lundy and Mrs. Polycarpe L. Courchaine; six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Catherine Cummings. Her funeral will be held from her late home tomorrow morning, followed by services in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9. The members of the Rosary confraternity will meet for prayer tonight at the home of their late associate. (Contact Sue [email protected])

KEELEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Mon  25 Feb 1935] James F. Keeley, veteran city employee, and one of the oldest residents of the East End, died this morning at his home, 41 Mason street. Mr. Keeley for 10 years before his last illness served as elevator operator in City Hall Annex, and previously had been employed in the Highway department for 45 years. He was born in County Cork, Ireland, the son of the late James F. and Mary A. (Sullivan) Keeley, but had lived in this city nearly all of his life, his family being among the early Irish settlers in the eastern section. Mr. Keeley was the oldest member of the Immaculate Conception parish and helped to build the old Church of the Immaculate Conception. He was widely known throughout the community and enjoyed the respect and esteem of his host of friends. His wife, Maria A. (Herbert) Keeley died two years ago, and the members of his family who survive him are a son Francis J. Keeley, first vice commander of Frank Allen Wilcox Post, American Legion; two daughters, Mrs. Polycarpe L. Courchaine and Mrs. Daniel Lundy, and six grandchildren.

KEELEY (O'CONNOR) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 31 Dec 2004] Middletown - Ellen N. (O'Connor) Keeley, 83, of 329 Green End Ave., a former medical center employee and volunteer, died Tuesday at home. She was the wife of Joseph T. Keeley. They had been married for 65 years. Born in Newport on Sept. 4, 1921, she was the daughter of Michael D. and Nora (Bradley) O'Connor. She formerly worked at Newport Hospital and the Bristol Medical Center. She was an officer of the Medical Technologies Association. She was a volunteer at the Newport Hospital gift and coffee shop, and was active in the former De LaSalle Academy Mothers Club. She attended St. Joseph Grammar School, Rogers High School, Rhode Island State College and Salve Regina University, where she received a degree in medical technology. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed knitting and sewing. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Michael J. Keeley of Edenton, N.C., and Patrick J. Keeley of Middletown; a brother, Brother Antony O'Connor of Ocean Tides School, Narragansett; and four granddaughters and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be private. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.

KEELEY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 18 Nov 2005] Keeley, Rita, 88, died Wednesday at the RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Agnes (Turner) Keeley and the sister of the late Agnes T. Keeley. Rita has resided in Central Falls most of her life. She was a teacher at the Broad Street School, Central Falls for 37 years until retiring in 1976. Rita was a member of the Central Falls Teachers Association, National Education Association and the Parent Teachers Association. Funeral from William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, Monday at 8:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew Church, 1030 Dexter St., Central Falls at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the family lot at St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visitation and flowers omitted.

KEEN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 19 Dec 2003] William Keen Jr., 74, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Providence, a retired construction foreman, died Monday at Retreat Hospital, Richmond. Born in Providence, a son of the late William and Elsie M. (Griffiths) Keen, he had lived in Virginia since 1964. Mr. Keen had been a construction foreman for Centry Construction, Richmond, before retiring. He was a graduate of Brown University. He was an Army veteran. He leaves two sons, William Keen III and Frederic Keen, both of Chesterfield County, Va.

KEENAN [Pawtucket RI Times, 16 August 1896] DEATHS AND FUNERALS: The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Keenan, mother of Bernard Keenan, took place this morning from St. Joseph's Church and there was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. F. Kinnerney, who spoke very feelingly of the life and character of the deceased. After the services the remains were taken to St. Mary's Cemetery, where they were laid at rest. The bearers were James P. McDuff, James McDuff, Myrtle street, James McDuff, Pond street, and Patrick Murphy. Mrs. Keenan was one of the oldest residents of the city, being 92 years of age. She was well preserved for a person of that age and death was due to a general wearing out of the system.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 July 2003] James M. Keenan, 45, of West Pacific Avenue, Montrose, Calif., formerly of Pawtucket, a retired manager and bartender, died Tuesday at San Juan Living Center, Montrose. He was the companion of Betsy Gregory of Montrose. Born in Providence, a son of Annette N. (Dery) Keenan of Pawtucket, and the late Paul J. Keenan, he had lived in Pawtucket before moving to Montrose 25 years ago. Mr. Keenan had been a manager and bartender at the Elk's Club in Montrose for 20 years before retiring in May because of illness. Besides his mother and companion, he leaves two brothers, Paul M. and John C. Keenan, both of Pawtucket; two sisters, Patricia Ann Keenan of Pawtucket and Nancy Ann Keenan in North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from McAloon-Kelly Funeral Home, 213 Garden St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Church, Pine Street. Burial will be private.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 9 July 2003] Lincoln - Robert D. Keenan, 54, of Angell Road, a retired auto mechanic, died yesterday at home. He was the husband of Christine (Jamro) Keenan. Born in Pawtucket, a son of Francis J. Keenan of Pawtucket and the late Irene R. (Gagnon) Keenan, he had lived in Central Falls before moving to Lincoln 15 years ago. Mr. Keenan had been an auto mechanic in the Blackstone Valley area for many years before retiring because of illness. A Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Redmond Chapter 3. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Dustin M. Keenan of Lincoln; two sisters, Christine A. Adam of North Providence and Paula M. Braga of Pawtucket; a brother, Bruce F. Keenan of Garden Grove, Calif.; and nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the Karol A. Romenski & Sons Funeral Home, 342 High St., Central Falls, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Sacred Heart Church, Park Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 10 Aug 2003] Providence - William M. Keenan, 79, of Academy Avenue, a retired inspector and Air Force sergeant who was a veteran of three wars, died Wednesday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Keiko (Tsurumi) Keenan. They had been married for 46 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Robert F. and Arline (Myrtle) Keenan, he had lived most of his life in Providence. Mr. Keenan was an Air Force veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He had served for 26 years before retiring as a senior master sergeant in 1971. He later worked as a quality-control inspector for North Safety, formerly Norton Corp., for 16 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the American Legion, Wanskuck Post 56, Providence. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, William M. Keenan Jr. of Providence; two daughters, Rita K. Arndt of Wilmington, N.C., and Kathy K. Duvall of Kansas City, Mo.; and five grandchildren. The funeral and burial will be private.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 1 Dec 2003] Coventry - Bruce W. Keenan, 50, of Hopkins Hill Road, an account executive, died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the former husband of Kathy H. (Penney) Keenan of Franklin, Mass. Born in Warwick, a son of Evelyn (Whitney) Keenan-Capwell of Coventry, and the late Robert F. Keenan, he had lived in Franklin, Mass., for several years before moving to Coventry two years ago. He had been an account executive for Verizon in Massachusetts for 20 years. He was a 1976 graduate of the University of Rhode Island. He was an enthusiastic golfer, and a member of the New Song Christian Fellowship, in West Warwick. Besides his mother and former wife, he leaves three daughters, Kelly L. Keenan, Courtney A. Keenan and Katie W. Keenan, all of Franklin; a brother, Andrew C. Keenan, and a sister, Sandra K. Denman, both of Coventry; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Ricky A. Keenan. A funeral service will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. A graveside committal service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown.

KEENAN (CAWLEY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Sunday 18 Jan 2004] Rehoboth -- Mary T. Keenan, 86, of Pine Street, formerly of West Avenue, Pawtucket, died Friday at the Evergreen House, East Providence. She was the widow of Joseph L. Keenan. Mrs. Keenan was a teacher in Pawtucket for 28 years, retiring in 1978. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late John and Ellen (Collins) Cawley. She lived in Pawtucket for 85 years, moving to Rehoboth last year. She was a member of the Blackstone Valley Retired Teachers Association, the Rhode Island Retired Teachers Association, the Pawtucket Teachers Alliance and the Pawtucket Firefighters Wives Association. She leaves a daughter, Patricia Swisher of Rehoboth; two granddaughters and two great-great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday from the McAloon-Kelly Funeral Home, 213 Garden St., Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Pine Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 18 Jan 2004] Rehoboth - Mary T. Keenan, 86, of Pine Street, formerly of West Avenue, Pawtucket, a retired teacher, died Friday at Evergreen House, East Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph L. Keenan. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late John L. and Ellen (Collins) Cawley, she had lived in Pawtucket for 85 years before moving to Rehoboth last year. Mrs. Keenan had been a teacher in Pawtucket schools, primarily at Baldwin Elementary School, for 28 years before retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Blackstone Valley Retired Teachers Association, the Rhode Island Retired Teachers Assocation, the Pawtucket Teachers Alliance, and the Pawtucket Firefighters Wives Association. She has attended Pawtucket East High School, now Tolman High School, and the former Rhode Island College of Education. She leaves a daughter, Patricia A. Swisher of Rehoboth; two granddaughters, Laurie A. Casler of West Warwick and Kelly A. Colson of Pawtucket; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from McAloon-Kelly Funeral Home, 213 Garden St., Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Church, Pine Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 1 June 2004] West Warwick - George H. Keenan, 73, of Mary Avenue, a floor-care worker and former chemical mixer, died Saturday at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of June (McNamee) Keenan. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Edward J. and Barbara (Moffitt) Keenan. Mr. Keenan had been a floor-care worker for Shaw's supermarkets for three years, and previously had been a chemical mixer for the former Ciba Geigy, in Cranston. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Kevin Keenan of North Kingstown; three daughters, Karen Calcagni of Coventry, Kathryn Connelly of West Warwick and Kerri Erban of Attleboro; two brothers, Francis Keenan of Denver, Colo., and Bradley Keenan of West Greenwich; a sister, Evelyn Thurston of West Warwick; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a brother of the late Edward Keenan Jr., William Keenan, Edna Remington and Laura Lavoie. The committal service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, South County Trail (Route 2), Exeter.  

KEENAN (McCAFFREY) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 11 Sep 2004] East Providence - Mary Keenan, 96, of Rumford Towers, Newman Avenue, formerly of Roger Williams Avenue, Rumford, died yesterday at South County Hospital, Wakefield. She was the wife of the late Francis N. Keenan. Born in Scotland, a daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Meehan) McCaffrey, she had lived most of her life in Rumford. Mrs. Keenan had been a communicant of St. Margaret Church for many years. She leaves three sons, Matthew J., John F. "Rocky" and Richard B. Keenan, all of Seekonk; a daughter, Anne M. Tighe of Jamestown; two brothers, John McCaffrey of East Providence and Francis McCaffrey of San Antonio, Texas; and 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Catherine Louth, Ann Morrissey, Bernard and Joseph McCaffrey, and Thomas Rafferty. The funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., Rumford. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.

KEENAN [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Death Notices, April 2005] Newport - Edward R. Keenan, 82 of 20 Fenner Avenue, Newport, died Saturday, April 16, 2005 at his home.  Born in Hartford, CT on July 14, 1922, he was the youngest son of William and Clara (Dougherty) Keenan. He attended Bulkeley High School in Hartford, CT and graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a World War II veteran and served as a B-17 gunner in the Army Air Corps. He relocated to Newport in 1951 where he was employed at the Naval Underwater Systems Center (now known as Naval Undersea Warfare Center) until his retirement in 1980. Formerly, he was an active member of the Newport Ski Club, the Newport Yacht Club, and the choir at St. Mary's Church. He enjoyed all kinds of music, especially jazz, and he had a passion for the waterfront. He is survived by his sons David Keenan and his wife Karen of Sykesville, MD, Paul Keenan and his wife Barbara of Harrisville, RI, Michael Keenan and his wife Claire of Madison, CT; his daughters Susan Keenan of New York, NY, Christine Phillips and her husband Gary of Slingerlands, NY; a former wife Mildred Keenan of Newport, RI; a brother, William Keenan of Wethersfield, CT; 10 grandchildren Patrick Keenan, Daniel Keenan, Joseph Keenan, Peter Keenan, Mark Keenan, Kevin Keenan, Michelle Keenan, Sarah Keenan, Caitlin Keenan, and Julie Keenan and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late John "Jack" Keenan of Oxford, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown's Lane, Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 21 Jan 2006] Keenan, John J., Sr., 82, of New London Ave. died Friday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of Cecilia B. (Magiera) Keenan. Born in Warwick, a son of the late Kenneth and Catherine (O'Brien) Keenan. Mr. Keenan was employed as a housing manager at Quonset Point Naval Air Station for 30 years before retiring. He was a WW II Marine Corps Veteran. Mr. Keenan was a life member of the Pope Leo XIII Council #71 Knights of Columbus, past State and District Deputy of the RI State Council K of C and past Faithful Navigator of the Fr. Wallace Assembly 4th degree. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, John J. Keenan, Jr. and Stephen J. Keenan and his wife Barbara both of West Warwick; a niece, Gail Antonaccio of Coventry; four granddaughters, and a great granddaughter. His funeral will be celebrated Monday at 9 a.m. from the Henault Gallogly Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Czenstochowa Church, 445 Washington St., Coventry at 10 am. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. Visiting hours: Sunday 3-7 p.m. Please omit flowers. 

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 26 Feb 2006] Keenan, Michael Joseph, 88, of Lincoln, RI, died Thursday, February 23, 2006 in North Ft. Myers, FL. A native of Troy, NY, he was a retired auto salesman and a veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees. He was preceded in death by his wife Clara (Verdon) Keenan, and is survived by one daughter, Susan W. Fratiello of Coventry, RI; his companion Madeleine Tuffy of Lincoln, RI and 2 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Affordable Cremations, A Dignified Alternative is in charge of arrangements.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 13 Mar 2006] Keenan, James M., 61, of Chandler Drive, died Saturday at home. He was the husband of Patricia J. (DiFranco) Keenan. Born in Providence a son of Edna (Blade) Keenan of West Warwick, and the late Edward Keenan. Mr. Keenan worked for his family owned Keenan Oil Service of West Warwick for 41 years, serving as Vice President and Manager. After the sale of his business in 1999, he worked for ProvEnergy Oil for 2 years. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, West Warwick. He was an avid reader and Notre Dame Football fan. He was also a member of the 89th Paratroopers Airborne Division. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by his loving step-children Eric R. Doucette of West Warwick and Rebecca J. Doucette of North Providence; a brother, John Keenan of North Kingstown; two sisters, June Capece of North Kingstown, and Marjorie Cottrell of West Warwick. He was the loving son-in-law of William and Theresa (Belanger) DiFranco of Dade City, FL. He was the brother of the late Nancy Lussier, Maureen Monti, Edward J. Keenan, III, and Kathleen Keenan. He is also survived by his loyal dog, Keesha. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from The Prata-Murphy Funeral Home, 78 Providence St., West Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, West Warwick at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, West Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers gifts in his memory to Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. 

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 11 July 2006] Keenan, Scott D., 34, of Johnston, died June 27, 2006, he was the father of Dylan J. and Samantha L. Keenan of Johnston. Mr. Keenan is survived by his mother Jane B. (Bentley) Keenan, of Johnston and son of Robert F. Keenan of North Kingstown, two sisters Melissa J. Casey of West Warwick and Brenda J. Dias of Pawtucket. A Mass of Christian Burial was in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Johnston July 6.

KEENAN (SWEENEY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 7 Dec 2006] Keenan, Mary Ruth, 93, formerly of Russell Avenue, a homemaker, died December 4, 2006 peacefully at Waterview Villa Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Gilbert L. Keenan. Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, a daughter of the late Charles T. and Mary E. (Meuse) Sweeney, she lived in East Providence for 60 years. Mrs. Keenan is survived by her son; Rev. Thomas L. Keenan, Pastor Emeritus of St. Margaret Church, Rumford, her daughter; Kathleen M. Monahan of Cranston, and her grandchildren; Marc Monahan and Erin Hayes and her husband Charles. She was the grandmother of the late David M. Monahan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Church, Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford on Saturday December 9, 2006 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Mrs. Keenan's memory to St. Margaret School, 42 Bishop Avenue, East Providence, RI, 02916 would be deeply appreciated. Arrangements are by the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home.

KEENAN [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Mar 2007] Plainville, Conn. — Thomas Edward Keenan, 82, of Plainville, CT passed away on Friday, March 02, 2007. He was born on September 24, 1924 in Newport, RI. He attended La Salle Academy and at 18, volunteered for the U.S. Army. Trained to be a gunner, he was then promoted as a Staff Sergeant for the Indian Head 9th Infantry Second Division in WWII, from 1943, being honorably discharged in 1945. He was grateful to Senator Chris Dodd for his efforts in obtaining and rightfully achieving the Bronze Star. He graduated from the Univ. of Rhode Island in 1950, and attended UCONN School of Law in Hartford, CT. He was employed by Pratt and Whitney, Elmwood, CT for 6 years, and resigned for a civil service career with the U.S. Postal Service, Hartford, CT from 1956 to 1986. In addition to his postal career, he was a part-time pro caddy at the Hartford Golf Club for 30 years. He was a parishioner at St. Matthew’s Church in Forestville, CT. He was a Grand Marshal of the V.F.W., Post 574, of Plainville, CT, and of the Luna Club in Hartford. He was predeceased by his daughter, Ann Marie, and wife, Mary Joan (Hopkins). He joins their long awaited hands and spirits. He leaves his dancing partner; his most devoted, loyal, and loving caretaker and companion, Rose Coppe of Plainville, CT. He is survived by four daughters and son-in-laws, Kathleen and James Marsilio of Waterbury, CT, Carol and Edward Nixon of East Hampton, CT, Christine and Wilbur O’Dell of Bristol, CT, and Theresa and Daniel Lee of Berlin, CT, and 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Amanda Lee. Special thanks to all staff and nurses at the Plainville Health Care Facility and Floor N-5 at the Hospital of Central CT at New Britain for their unconditional kindness and support. Goodbye to friends, especially the Larrivee Family of Bristol. Funeral services will be held on Monday March 5, 2007 at 9 a.m. from Bailey Funeral Home 48 Broad St. Plainville for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Church of Saint Matthew, Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Family and friends may gather on Sunday March 4, 2007 from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Thomas’ name may be made to the Connecticut Department of VFW, PO Box 429, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or to the Children’s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

KEENAN [Providence RI Journal, Friday 14 Dec 2007] Keenan, Edwin M., age 72, of Cranston, died Wednesday at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre, Cranston surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Parrillo) Keenan. Born in Providence a son of the late George and Inez (Miller) Keenan. He served in the Air Force and was the owner of Keenan Electric and a retired member of IBEW Local #99. Mr. Keenan was a member of St. John's Lodge #1, Harmony Lodge #9 serving as Master in 1993, Overseas Lodge #40 serving as Master 98-99 and was a Grand Master of Ceremonies for the Grand Lodge of RI since 2001. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Providence a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award and chairman of the Cathedral Inc., a member of Harmony RAC, Doric Council, St. John's Commandery, R.I. Shrine and the Legion of Honor and was a sponsor of Habitat for Humanities. Besides his wife he is survived by a son Matthew G. Keenan of Cranston, three daughters, Lisa M. Kitson of Chepachet, Tina M. Thompson of West Warwick, Gina M. DePasquale of Foster, a sister Leslie Masters of Concord, NH and 7 grandchildren. He was the brother of th late Frederick A. Keenan. Friends may call at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, Monday 4-8 p.m., with a Masonic memorial service at 7 p.m. Funeral cortege will form at the funeral home on Tuesday at 9am with a service with military honors at 10 am at the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations to Shrine Charities of RI, 1 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905. 

KEENE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 27 July 2005] Keene, Frederick W., 63, of Abbey Ave. died July 25, 2005 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Shirley A. (Wittum) Keene. Born in Providence, a son of Beatrice L. (Buckley) Keene of Providence and the late Albert F. Keene, he had been a Warwick resident since 1968. Mr. Keene was employed as a purchasing agent for Yushin America, Inc. for 3 years before retiring in 2004 due to illness. He formerly was employed for the former Hoffacker, Inc. and E.G. & G. Sealol Corp. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and was active in the Boy Scouts of America where he was an Eagle Scout and served in various leadership roles for Troop 49 and Troop 117. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed biking, hiking, camping, canoeing, water gardening and traveling. Mr. Keene was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, where he served as chairman of the Board of Trustees. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two children, David F. Keene of Rehoboth, MA and Susan B. Capasso of Scituate, one brother, Mark B. Keene of Lincoln and his four grandchildren, Allison A. and James F. Keene, Sara B. and Sophia B. Capasso. Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral service Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Asbury United Methodist Church, Ann Mary Brown Drive at Fair Street. Burial with Military Honors will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903 or the Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America, 175 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903 will be appreciated. 

KEENEY [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, July 2006] Portsmouth - Edward Joseph Keeney, 74, of 5 Debra Drive, Portsmouth, RI, formerly of 79 Prospect Avenue, Middletown, died Monday, July 10, 2006, at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Agnes (Gagliardi) Keeney. Born in New Haven, CT, on April 27, 1932, he was the son of the late Edward P. and Marian (Heery) Keeney. Mr. Keeney was a 1950 graduate of West Haven High School in Connecticut. After high school Mr. Keeney served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He attended New Haven State Teachers College (now Southern CT State) from 1955-1959. He earned his Masters degree from RIC and also attended Salve Regina for graduate studies. Mr. Keeney began teaching at Aquidneck School in Middletown in 1959, then went on to Berkeley-Peckham then at Joseph H. Gaudet School, eventually becoming assistant principal, until his retirement in 1988 as principal. He was a member of the Middletown Teachers Association, the Middletown Administrators Association, the Rhode Island Teachers Association, the Rhode Island Association of School Principals, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Education Association. Mr. Keeney was also a past member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the District IV Criminal Justice Planning Council. He loved nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, fresh water fishing and reading. Besides his wife of 49 years, he is survived by his children, Jeffrey E. Keeney of Bristol, RI, Jonathan Keeney of Middletown, RI, and Janet Nasser and her husband Ronald of Middletown, RI; his brothers John Keeney of Mystic, CT, and Robert Keeney of East Haven, CT; his sisters Marian Ashman of Virginia Beach, VA and Barbara Serphillips of Hammondsport, NY and his grandchildren Kyeshia Keeney, Alexander Keeney and Selena Nasser. He was the brother of the late Eileen Steinke. His funeral will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at 11 a.m. in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 14, 2006, from 4-8 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home. Donations, in his memory, may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties Hospice Division, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871

KEHOE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 19 March 2003] Glocester - Graham B. Kehoe, 10, of Evans Road, died Sunday at home after a lifelong battle with Niemann-Pick disease, an extremely rare genetic disorder affecting the body's metabolism. Born in Providence, a son of Kevin C. Kehoe and Rhonda Brown-Kehoe, he was a lifelong resident of Glocester. Graham began his life with a fight to survive. By the age of seven months, he had been diagnosed with NPD. The disease causes choking and swallowing difficulties, complete neuromuscular degeneration, and sometimes dementia and loss of speech. He was one of only two children in Rhode Island to have been diagnosed with the disease. Known for his elflike grin, Graham was a nonstop, curious child who developed in his own way. Family members say he skipped the usual stages, and mastered various behaviors and activities that were deemed "impossible" for his age. He started to read and write long before kindergarten. He could whistle, snap his fingers, and remember songs and stories after hearing them only once. His smile and giggle were infectious. A wheelchair became necessary, and he did that in style. He chose one in hot purple, his favorite color; you could pick him out of a crowd. Graham attended the Fogarty Memorial School. He loved Scooby Doo, Zooboomafoo, Jimmy Neutron and balloons. He also enjoyed playing in his family's backyard pool. He loved nature and never wanted to see anything die or suffer. Graham celebrated his 10th birthday at Hasbro Children's Hospital. His window was marked with a neon-green sign, on which a huge smiling face and hello from Graham could be seen from Dudley and Eddy Streets. A spiritual person, he was a communicant and member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, in the Greenville section of Smithfield. Besides his parents, he leaves a brother, Connor Kehoe of Glocester; three aunts, Marty Brown of Chepachet, Diane Griffin in Michigan and Joan Zahnizer of Rochester, N.Y.; an uncle, Scott E. Crossley in South Carolina; and several other aunts and uncles. A requiem Eucharist will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Putnam Avenue, Smithfield. Graham asks that people either wear purple or dress in bright colors for his funeral service.

KEHOE (SHEA) [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday 18 July 2003] Kehoe (Shea), Kay Catherine F., age 91, of Fall River. Wife of the late Edward R. Kehoe, mother of Gerald T. & Edward R. Kehoe, grandmother of Edward & Timothy Kehoe & Capt. Kelli-Ann Niedzwiecki, RN, USAF, sister of Margaret Vogel & the late Mary Ferreira, Nora C., Mortimer, Timothy & Daniel Shea. Funeral Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 8:00 AM from the 'Cherry Place' Home Of Waring - Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 AM in St. Joseph's Church, No. Main St. Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery Fall River.  

KEHOE [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Saturday 12 Aug 2006] New Bedford — James Michael Kehoe, 64, of New Bedford, died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 11, 2006, surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Nancy H. (Fleury) Kehoe and they were married 42 years. Son of the late John and Florence (Detzel) Kehoe. He was born in the Bronx, NY and has lived in New Bedford since 1969. He graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx. He served in the US Navy during the Cuban Crisis. He was formerly employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and afterwards was a parts driver for Suddard Ford in Wareham. He was a member of the VFW Post in Yonkers, NY. In his leisure time he enjoyed playing chess, gardening, yard work; but most of all was spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife; 2 Daughters, Jeanette Bettencourt & her husband, Stephen of Plymouth; and Laurie Kilkus of Fall River; 5 Grandchildren: Erin, Stephanie & Ryan Bettencourt; and Jessica Kilkus & Mia Lussier; 5 Brothers: John, Jr., Stephen and Raymond, all of New York; and Charles of FL; and William of PA. 3 Sisters, Margaret Dominguez of VA, Florence Kehoe and Theresa Gitto, both of NY; Many Nieces & Nephews. He was the Father-in-law of the late John Kilkus. Brother of the late Dorothy Ryan and Ellen Kehoe. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to So. Coast Hospice, 200 Mill Rd., Fhvn, MA 02719. His Visitation will be held at Rock Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon only 2-4 PM. Funeral Mass on Monday at St. Mary Church at 9 AM. 

KEIGHLEY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 21 Nov 2005] Keighley, Harry G., 70, formerly of North Providence, died Friday, November 18, 2005 in Deltona, FL. Mr. Keighley, a Marine Corps veteran, was born in Providence, and moved to Deltona in 1987 from Massachusetts. Survivors include 2 sons, Kevin and Kenneth, both of North Providence; 4 daughters, LeAnn Lashley of Great Falls, MT, Darlene Winman, Johnston, Dawn Maneri and Donna Lucia, Providence a brother, Gary of NH; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M., Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at Deltona Memorial Funeral Home. Family will receive friends 11 A.M. until service time on Tuesday. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Deltona Memorial, 1295 Saxon Blvd., Orange City, FL 386-775-4260 is in charge.

KELAGHAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 7 Feb 2006] Kelaghan, Mary E., formerly of Spring Street, Pawtucket died Monday at the Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pawtucket. Born in Pawtucket, daughter of the late Francis J. and Eleanor (Landry) Kelaghan. Mary is predeceased by her late twin brother Francis J. Kelaghan, Jr.; another brother, Charles F. Kelaghan and her sister, Catherine Germani. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, two great nephews, and a great niece. Miss Kelaghan was a high school teacher for 43 years. She taught at Samuel Slater Junior High and Tolman High Schools, teaching Typing and shorthand. She was a graduate of Pawtucket High School (now Tolman) and Rhode Island College of Education. Miss Kelaghan was an office holder in the Pawtucket Teachers Alliance and the Pawtucket Teachers Credit Union. She retired in 1978. She was a member of the Catholic Woman's Club, the Blackstone Valley Retired Teachers Organization as well as the Rhode Island Retired Teachers Organization. A lifelong member of St. Joseph's Parish. Miss Kelaghan was a member of the Third Order of Mary. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home 68 Broadway Pawtucket Wednesday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in St. Joseph's Church Walcott St., Pawtucket at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Tuesday 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home. 

KELAGHAN (MOONEY) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 3 Dec 2007] Kelaghan, Mary Dorothy (Mooney), born on New Year's Eve, 1910, a former school teacher, died Saturday, December 1, 2007, at the Memorial Hospital of RI in Pawtucket. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Kelaghan. Mrs. Kelaghan was born in Pawtucket the daughter of the late Lawrence S. and Kathryn (Radigan) Mooney. She was a graduate of Pawtucket High School and the Rhode Island College of Education, class of 1932. She taught at Samuel Slater Jr. High School in Pawtucket, and the Lincoln School in South Attleboro MA. Mrs. Kelaghan retired in 1976. She was active in many school, church, and civic committees. Mrs. Kelaghan was Past President of the Catholic Woman's Club of Rhode Island, a board member of the Blackstone Valley Retired Teachers Association and various teacher organizations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She was a member of the Corporation of the Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket and its Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Kelaghan was a member of the Woman's Club of St. Joseph's Church and an active member of the Pawtucket Community Players in her youth. She is survived by two sons, Atty. Richard P. Kelaghan and his wife Carolyn of Warwick, David E. Kelaghan and his wife Elaine of East Greenwich, one daughter, Mary D. Boyaj and her husband Howard of Cumberland, a daughter in law Vera Kelaghan of North Providence and a son in law, William Bourdeau, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, eleven nephews and one niece. Mrs. Kelaghan was the mother of the late Francis L. Kelaghan and Barbara A. Bourdeau and the sister of the late Lawrence J., Eugene F., and Frederick P. Mooney. She loved life and shared her joy with everyone. The funeral for Mrs. Kelaghan will be Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Church, Walcott St., Pawtucket at 10:00 a.m. Burial in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited. Her calling hours will be Wednesday 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home. 

KELLEHER [Providence RI Journal, Friday 17 May 2003] Johnston - The Rev. James L. Kelleher, 75, pastor of St. Brigid Church, died Thursday at Virtua Health West Jersey Hospital, Marlton, N.J. Born in Providence, a son of the late John J. and Rose A. (O'Rourke) Kelleher, he attended public schools, Holy Name School and La Salle Academy, Providence. He studied at Our Lady of Providence Seminary, Warwick Neck, and St. Mary Seminary, Baltimore. He was ordained a priest June 12, 1954, at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence, by Bishop Russell J. McVinney. After a summer assignment at St. Philomena Church, now St. Thomas More Church Narragansett, Father Kelleher served as assistant pastor in the following parishes: St. Mark, Cranston (1954 to 1958), St. Michael, Providence (1958 to 1961), St. John, Providence (1961 to 1962), St. Catherine, Warwick (1962 to 1963), St. James, West Warwick (1963 to 1968), St. Charles, Woonsocket (1968 to 1969), and Sacred Heart, East Providence (1969 to 1974). On July 1, 1974, he was appointed pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Woonsocket, but was resigned in March 1975 because of health reasons. In May 1975, Father Kelleher became assistant pastor at St. Peter Church, Warwick, and in May 1976, he was transferred to St. Brigid Church and served there as assistant pastor until 1977, when he became pastor and remained there until his death. Besides his parish assignments, he was also a part-time teacher at La Salle Academy from 1958 to 1962. He leaves two brothers, Edwin V. Kelleher of Mount Laurel, N.J., and John T. Kelleher of Seekonk; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Joseph F. Kelleher. The Solemn Transfer of his body will be celebrated tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. in St. Brigid Church, where he will lie in state until 8 p.m. A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday at noon in the church. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

KELLEHER MAHONEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 26 Oct 2004] Cranston - Margaret M. "Sis" Kelleher Mahoney, 55, of Meshanticut Valley Parkway, a retired manager and registered nurse, died Wednesday at home. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Francis A. and Helen (Donley) Kelleher, she had lived in Cranston for 19 years. She was a 1970 graduate of the Community College of Rhode Island School of Nursing. Mrs. Kelleher Mahoney had worked for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, as a manager in the company's department of utilization review and major medical, for five years before retiring. She previously had been an RN at Our Lady Fatima Hospital, in North Providence, for 14 years. She leaves a daughter, Lauren M. Kelleher-Mahoney of Cranston; and two brothers, Francis A. Kelleher Jr. of Cranston and Michael K. Kelleher of Narragansett. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 in St. Augustine Church, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private.

KELLEHER [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 30 Apr 2005] Kelleher, Francis A., of Armington St., passed away on Wednesday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra (Rotondo) Kelleher. Born in Providence, a son of the late Francis A. and Helen (Donley) Kelleher, he had lived in Cranston for the past 6 years. Mr. Kelleher was a photoengraver with the Providence Journal for over 20 years until he retired. He also was previously the proprietor of Gilligan's Pub in Providence and a salesman at various automobile dealerships. He graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1968 and attended Community College of Rhode Island. He was an avid fan of the Providence College Basketball Friars, Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He leaves two daughters, Jennifer and Shannon, a brother, Michael K. Kelleher of Matunuck. He was the brother of the late Margaret 'Sis' Kelleher-Mahoney. Funeral will be held on Monday at 9am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am in St. Augustine Church, Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence. Burial will be private. Visiting hours, Sunday 2-5pm. Donations to LaSalle Academy, 612 Academy Ave., Providence in his memory would be appreciated. 

KELLEHER (DOHERTY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Friday 1 July 2005] Yarmouth -- Theresa Kelleher, 100, of Salt Box Road, South Yarmouth, formerly of Attleboro and Brookline, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died Tuesday, June 28, 2005, on Cape Cod. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel D. Kelleher. Born in County Donegal, Ireland on Dec. 29, 1904, Mrs. Kelleher was a daughter of the late John and Margaret Doherty. Mrs. Kelleher was raised in Ireland and settled in Brookline in 1925. She was employed in the School Department for the Town of Brookline for over 20 years, retiring in 1971. A resident of Cape Cod the past two years, Mrs. Kelleher formerly resided 75 years in Brookline and later 10 years in Attleboro. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in Attleboro and enjoyed her family. Mrs. Kelleher is survived by a daughter, Phyllis and her husband, Donald MacIntyre, of South Yarmouth; a son, Daniel D. and his wife, Susan Kelleher, of Melrose; a daughter-in-law, Gretchen Kelleher of Yarmouthport; her grandchildren, Carla and her husband, William Dunn Jr., of Attleboro, Robert Kelleher of Brighton, James Kelleher of Arlington, and Kathryn and her husband, Michael Luzader, of Wallingford, Vt.; and her great-grandchildren, Tayla Dunn, William Dunn III, Karley Theresa Dunn of Attleboro, and Adam Luzader of Vermont. Mrs. Kelleher was also the mother of the late William J. Kelleher, Francis J. Kelleher, and Robert S. Kelleher. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at 9 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro, conducted by the Rev. Msgr. Daniel F. Hoye, pastor. At the request of the family, visiting hours are respectively omitted. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to St. Anthony's Dining Room, 100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02107. Arrangements under the direction of the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro.

KELLEHER [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 17 Aug 2005] Plainville -- John A. Kelleher, 76, of Taunton Street , died Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, in the Epoch Senior Care Center , Norton. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Mozer) Kelleher, who died in April 2002. Born on April 13, 1929 in Boston , Mass. , he was a son of the late Patrick and Catherine (Hurney) Kelleher. Mr. Kelleher was a 1946 graduate of Charlestown High School , and has been a resident of Plainville since 1969. He was a retired electrician for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 103, where he was actively employed for 25 years and a member for 55 years. Mr. Kelleher was a U.S Army Korean War veteran. Mr. Kelleher was a member of the Knights of Columbus, West Roxbury , and enjoyed traveling, yard work, and woodworking. He also enjoyed his grandchildren and watching all of their sport activities. He is survived by three sons, Patrick Kelleher of North Attleboro, Mark Kelleher of Foxboro, and John Kelleher of Wrentham; a daughter, Donna Garceau of North Attleboro; a brother, George Kelleher of Wrentham; a sister, Mary Conley of Westwood, Mass.; and a sister-in-law, Maureen Kelleher of Forest Hills, Mass. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Lawrence, Thomas, and Charles Kelleher. A funeral will be held on Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, at 9 a.m. in the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove Street, North Attleboro, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Martha's Church, Plainville, at 10 a.m. Burial will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, Mass. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home.

KELLEHER [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Monday 7 May 2007] Cumberland, R.I. - Thomas J. Kelleher Jr. died Saturday evening, May 5, 2007. He was a loving husband and father. He was born in Camden, N.J., to Jennie (Evensen) Kelleher and Thomas J. Kelleher Sr., living in Haddonfield, N.J., for many years prior to moving his family to Cumberland in 1968. Tom served his country during World War II in the Pacific Theater aboard the U.S.S. Oklahoma City. He retired in 1985 after a long career as a clinical research associate and consultant within the pharmaceutical industry. Mr. Kelleher is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rita T. (Tennyson) Kelleher, and six of their seven children: the late Joseph, Thomas III of Kennett Square, Pa., Mary of Attleboro, Margaret of Sacramento, Calif., Maureen of Attleboro, Colleen of Pomfret,Ct., and Brian of Cumberland. He also is survived by 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 in St. Mary's Church, Park Street, North Attleboro at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visitation has been respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Tom may be made to the Madonna Manor Nursing Home, 85 North Washington St., North Attleboro, MA 02760. [Providence RI Journal, Friday 1 June 2007] Kelleher, Thomas J. Jr. died Saturday evening May 5, 2007 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Rita (Tennyson) Kelleher for 60 years. Born in Camden, NJ to Thomas and Jennie (Evensen) Kelleher. He lived many years in Haddonfield, NJ prior to moving his family to Cumberland RI in 1968. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theratre aboard the USS Oklahoma City. Retiring in 1985 after a long career as a clinical research associate and consultant within the pharmaceutical industry. Besides his wife he is survived by six of his seven children. Thomas (Carolyn) of Kennett Square, PA, Mary Grady of Attleboro, MA Margaret (Terrance) Flanigan of Sacramento, CA Maureen Franklin of Attleboro, MA Colleen Whelan of Pomfret, CT Brian of Cumberland RI and the late Joseph Kelleher. Funeral Mass was held May 9, 2007 at St. Mary's Church in North Attleboro, MA followed by a burial at St. Mary's Cemetary in Pawtucket, RI. Donations may be made in Tom's name to Madonna Manor Nursing Home, 85 Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760.

KELLEY (KINNECOME) [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 27 May 1882] Died… In this city, 25th inst., Mary F., wife of William H. Kelley, and daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Sarah Kinnecome of Warwick, R.I., aged 31 years. Funeral from her late residence, No. 6 Young street, on Monday morning, 29th instant, at 11 o’clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Providence papers please copy.

KELLEY [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 7 Oct 1882] Died… At Coal Mines, Portsmouth, 1st inst., Michael, son of John Kelley, aged 1 year.

KELLEY [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 9 Dec 1882] Died... In Providence… 30th, Nehemiah S. Kelley, 27.

KELLEY (McKENNEY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 27 Feb 1963] The funeral of Mrs. Louisa J. (McKenney) Kelley of 187 New Boston Road, widow of James B. Kelley Sr., was held this morning from The Coughlin Funeral Home, with a solemn high mass of requiem in Holy Name Church at 10. Celebrant was Rev. Felix S. Childs, assisted by Rev. Donald A. Couza, deacon and Rev. Edmund T. Delaney, sub-deacon. Interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery. Delegations in attendance represented the Catholic Woman’s Club; the Altar and Rosary Society; the Durfee High School faculty; the Home Economics Division of the high school; the Register of Probate Office; the Registry of Deeds; the Second District Court; the Sisters of Mercy and the Carmelite Nuns of the Catholic Memorial Home. Bearers, all grandsons, were Joseph M. and Edward F. Reilly; James B. Kelley III, Paul F. Corcoran, and Jay N. and Robert D. Kelley.

KELLEY (CONROY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 7 Sep 2003] Central Falls - Margaret M. (Conroy) Kelley, 74, of Darling Street, died Friday at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket. She was the wife of Daniel F. Kelley; they had been married for 49 years. Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late James J. and Mary (Waldron) Conroy, she was a lifelong resident of the city. Mrs. Kelley had been a clerk at the former Ann & Hope department store in Cumberland until retiring in 1984. She previously had worked for the New England Telephone Co. and the Central Falls School Department. She was a former member of the Holy Trinity Church Parish Council and Mother's Club, and the Erie Society. Mrs. Kelley was a fan of Red Sox baseball. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Daniel F. Kelley Jr. of Central Falls; three daughters, Joanne DeCarvalho of East Providence, Kathleen Luther of Cumberland and Nancy E. Ellis of Pawtucket; a sister, Helen Rothemich of Pawtucket; and seven grandchildren. She was a sister of the late John, James, Mary and Loretta Conroy. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Lincoln Funeral Home, 15O1 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Matthew Church, Dexter Street, Central Falls. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, East Providence.

KELLEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 9 Dec 2003] Kelley - Robert D. of Swansea December 7, 2003. Uncle of Lisa M. Martinho; Great Uncle of Jamie Martinho, and Scott Martinho. Brother of the late Mary Belanger, John, Kenneth, and Phyllis Kelley. Brother in law of the late Roland Belanger. Funeral Thursday at 9:00 AM from the 'Birchcrest' Home Of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll 189 Gardner's Neck Rd., Swansea, followed by a funeral Mass at 10AM in St. Michael's Parish, 270 Ocean Grove Ave., Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours Wed. 6-9PM.

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 31 Dec 2003] Providence - Paul E. Kelley, 80, of Cherry Hill Road, Johnston, formerly of Potters Avenue, a retired assistant public defender, died Monday at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Anna T. (Doyle) Kelley for 54 years. Born in Cranston, a son of the late Levi M. and Winifred (Palmer) Kelley, he was a resident of Providence for most of his life before moving to Johnston two years ago. Mr. Kelley was an attorney with the public defender's office starting in 1958 before retiring in 1987. After retiring from that office he maintained a private practice until retiring in 2001. He was a graduate of Assumption School, La Salle Academy, Providence College and Boston University Law School. He was a communicant of the Assumption Church, where he served on numerous committees including as the chairman of the Catholic Charities drive and a Jay trustee of the church, the Knights of Columbus, past commander and adjutant of S.S. Payne Post VFW, the Providence Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. He was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran, serving as a navigator on a B-17 bomber where he completed 27 missions and was awarded the Air Medal and three oak clusters. He was a member of the Public Defenders Hall of Fame. He was a chairman of the West End Advisory Committee, and past president and on the board of directors of the West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation. He served as a Boy Scouts of America leader for 18 years and was scoutmaster and committeeman of Troop 78 Providence and Explorers Unit 398 in Providence. Besides his wife, he leaves five sons; Paul E. Kelley Jr. of Providence, Gerard V. Kelley of Derby, Conn., Kevin J. Kelley of Johnston, Mathew P. Kelley of Wallingford, Conn. and Bennet G. Kelley, of Santa Monica, Calif; two daughters, Maureen A. Kelley of Columbia, Md., and Judith M. Faraone of Cranston; two sisters, Mary C. Kelley and Winifred A. Kelley, both of Johnston; and a brother, Francis X. Kelley of Johnston. He leaves six grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Rev. Joseph L. Kelley, Thomas A. Kelley, John P. Kelley and Arthur V. Kelley. His funeral will be celebrated Friday at 9 a.m. at the James J. Gallogly & Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the Assumption Church, 791 Potters Ave. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 25 Jan 2004] Cranston - Dr. James J. Kelley, 82, formerly of Birch Street, and Smith Street, Providence, a retired dentist and business owner, died Thursday at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol. Born in Cranston, a son of the late Thomas F. and Mary (McQuade) Kelley, he had been a resident of Providence and Cranston before moving to Bristol. Dr. Kelley had operated his dental office on Smith Street in Providence for 25 years. He had also owned and operated the former Kelley Linen Supply Co., in Providence, for 30 years before retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Dr. Kelley was a graduate of La Salle Academy, Providence, Boston College, and Tufts University Dental School. He was a communicant of St. Ann Church. He leaves three daughters, Ellen Hewitt of Cranston, Mary Kelley of Providence and Margaret Kelley of Atlanta; four sons, James Kelley of Greenville, Thomas Kelley of Marmora, N.J., Charles Kelley of Wakefield and William Kelley of Providence; and 12 grandchildren. He was the father of the late Jane Kelley, and brother of the late Thomas and William Kelley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Ann Church, Cranston Street. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery.

KELLEY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 6 Feb 2004] Boca Raton, Fla. -- Charles Sampson Kelley III, 91, of Boca Raton, formerly of Nonquitt, South Dartmouth, Mass., died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, after a long illness. He was the husband of Elin (Anderson) Kelley. Mr. Kelley, also known as Sam, would have celebrated his 92nd birthday on June 29. He graduated from Friends Academy, the Belmont Hill School in Belmont, Mass., and Harvard College, class of 1936. While at Harvard, he earned a letter in varsity soccer. A member of the family investment firm of Sanford and Kelley, in 1939 he bought his seats on the New York Stock Exchange and American Stock Exchange. The same year his firm merged with Tucker, Anthony and R.L. Day of New Bedford, Mass. Years later, he was appointed a limited partner with Tucker Anthony and also was assistant manager of the New Bedford office. He served in the Coast Guard during World War II, and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was involved with the Salvation Army for more than 30 years, serving as chairman of the advisory board as well as various fund-raising drives. He was president of the New Bedford Assembly Association in 1954 and president of the Men's Luncheon Club in 1956. An avid sailor all his life, he was active in the New Bedford Yacht Club and served as commodore from 1948-49. In 1962, the New Bedford Acushnet Cooperative Bank elected him to the board of directors. He was a former treasurer and trustee of the Old Dartmouth Historical Society and was appointed master of the Endeavor Division of the New Bedford Whaling Museum's Development campaign in 1971. He served as chairman of the Animal Rescue League's Building Fund drive in 1973. He was a former member of the Unitarian Church in New Bedford; the Port Society of New Bedford and board member of the North End Guild. He was a former member and president of the Wamsutta Club. He was a member of the Boca Raton Resort Club and benefactor of the Boca Raton Community Hospital. Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Ingrid Flynn, and her husband, Thomas K., of Newport, R.I.; a son, Thomas Charles Kelley of Thailand and Deerfield Beach; two grandchildren, Patrick Sampson Cornelius Flynn of Beverly Hills, Calif., and Alexandra Kelley Flynn of Florence, Italy, and Beverly Hills. His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, at the New Bedford Yacht Club, South Dartmouth. Arrangements are by the Babione Funeral Home. 

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 21 Feb 2004] South Kingstown -- The funeral service for the Rev. John Lewis Kelley, 49, of Winter Street, Wakefield, who was killed last Saturday by gunmen in Baghdad, will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Greater Rhode Island Baptist Temple, 671 Greenville Ave., Johnston. He was the husband of Jane L. (Herrold) Kelley. They had been married for 26 years. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., he was a son of Elizabeth Kelley of Milford, Conn., and the late James Kelley. Mr. Kelley had been traveling with the Global Resource Group trying to establish a Baptist church in Baghdad when the taxi they were riding in was attacked by gunmen. He had been pastor of Curtis Corner Baptist Church for 19 years. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two daughters, Julia Ebert of Columbia, S.C., and Jennifer Kelley of Wakefield; two sons, James Kelley of Columbia and Jason Kelley of Wakefield; and four sisters, Maureen Jezierny and Barbara Kelley, both of Milford, Ellen O'Connell of Hamden, Conn., and Jane Kelley of Branford, Conn. Burial, with military honors, will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.  

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 10 July 2004] Fall River - Robert P. Kelley, 80, of First Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Fall River and Portsmouth, a retired Portsmouth plumbing instructor, died Wednesday at the Largo (Fla.) Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Anna R. (Minardi) Kelley. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Empleton) Kelley, he had lived in Florida since 1979, previously living in Portsmouth and Fall River. Mr. Kelley had been the owner and operator of Kelley Plumbing, which he founded, in Safety Harbor, Fla., for 24 years. He was a Navy veteran and a member of the Safety Harbor VFW Post. Mr. Kelley enjoyed boating, fishing and baseball, and had coached Little League in Fall River in his youth. He leaves three sons, Thomas E. and Christopher M. Kelley, both of St. Petersburg, and Leslie J. Kelley of Warwick; a sister, Audrey Bristow of Sarasota, Fla.; and five grandchildren. He was the father of the late Matthew W. Kelley, and brother of the late Ralph E. Kelley. A graveside service will be held Monday at 11:15 a.m. in St. Patrick's Cemetery.  

KELLEY (DOYLE) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 20 Sep 2004] Providence - Anna T. (Doyle) Kelley, 80, of Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston, formerly of Potters Avenue, Providence, a retired legal secretary, died Saturday at the manor. She was the wife of the late Paul E. Kelley. Born in Cranston, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Gallagher) Doyle, she had been a longtime resident of Providence before moving to Johnston in 2002. Mrs. Kelley had been a legal secretary with Adler Pollock & Sheehan and her husband's law office for several years before retiring. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Senior Citizens, and a volunteer Eucharistic minister at Rhode Island Hospital. Mrs. Kelley was a communicant of the Assumption Church. She leaves five sons, Paul E. Kelley Jr. of Providence, Gerard V. Kelley of Derby, Conn., Kevin J. Kelley of Johnston, Matthew P. Kelley of Wallingford, Conn., and Bennet G. Kelley of Santa Monica, Calif.; two daughters, Maureen A. Kelley of Columbia, Md., and Judith M. Faraone of Cranston; and six grandchildren. She was the sister of the late George and Donald Doyle. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from James J. Gallogly & Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Assumption Church, Potters Avenue. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

KELLEY (ARTHUR) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 29 Oct 2004] Pawtucket - Judith A. Kelley, 58, of Windsor Road, a former manufacturing inspector, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. She was the wife of Brian J. Kelley. They had been married for 37 years. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late James and Ann (Welch) Arthur, she had lived in Pawtucket most of her life. Mrs. Kelley had been employed as an inspector for 10 years at Osram Sylvania Inc., in Central Falls, until 2000. She was previously employed at Hasbro in Central Falls. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Kristen A. Magill of Pawtucket and Erin K. Boissoneault of Central Falls; a sister, Beverly MacKay of North Kingstown; six grandchildren; and a nephew and a niece. She was the sister of the late James Arthur. The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 8 p.m. in William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave.

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 14 Apr 2005] Kelley, John 'Jack', 64, of Park View Drive, Pawtucket died Monday April 11, 2005 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was born in Providence the son of the late John and Susan 'Susie' (Deion) Kelley, Mr. Kelley had resided in Pawtucket for the past 12 years. He was an Army Veteran. Mr. Kelley was a senior credit manager for Scott Brass Company of Cranston for the past 5 years. He previously was a senior credit manager for Hasbro, Parker Brothers and Sony Corporation for many years. Mr. Kelley was a member of National Association of Credit Managers. He is survived by his fiance Catherine Raposa of East Providence, two sons James Kelley, Tolland, CT, Kevin Kelley, Sturbridge, MA, a daughter Felicia Kelley of Manhatten, New York, a sister Mary Doreen Almonte of East Greenwich, five grandchildren, four nephews and two nieces. His funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Church Pippen Orchard Road, Cranston at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. 

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 4 Aug 2005] Kelley, Walter P., 58, of Gristmill Road , Warwick , and formerly of Oakland Beach , entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Laprocina) Kelley, to whom he was married for 34 years. Born in Providence , a son of the late Raymond D. Kelley and Mary E. ( Manchester ) Brown, he was a lifelong Warwick resident. Mr. Kelley was employed by NYNEX for 29 years before his retirement in 1997. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of Alpha Association A/2/12. He died of lung cancer as a result of exposure to Agent Orange while serving in the Republic of Vietnam . Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Patrick J. Kelley and Ryan J. Kelley, both of Warwick, and Timothy J. Kelley (Prov.F.D) of Providence ; a brother, Raymond D. Kelley of Warren , and two granddaughters, Madison and Morgan Kelley. His funeral will be held Saturday, August 6, 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. Benedict Church, 135 Beach Avenue , Warwick . Visiting hours are Friday 5-8 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 American Cancer Society, or to Home and Hospice Care of RI, South Team. 

KELLEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday 16 Dec 2005] Kelley -- Passed away December 14, 2005, Gladys M. (Doyle) Kelley, widow of Richard A. Kelley, of Westport in her 83rd year. Loving mother of Michael Kelley and his wife Maryjane and Steven Kelley and his wife Christine, sister of Desmond Doyle, Elizabeth d’Avignon and Anne Owen and caring grandmother of Melissa Berkov, Timothy Kelley and David Kelley. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, December 19, 2005 at the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport at 10:00 AM. Calling hours Sunday 4 - 7 PM. Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport. Flowers are acceptable, or memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 16 Dec 2005; Potter Funeral Home, On-line Obituaries] New Bedford – Gladys M. (Doyle) Kelley, 82, of Westport, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. She was the widow of Richard A. Kelley. She was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Robert and Anne (O’Brien) Doyle, and had resided in Westport for most of her life. Mrs. Kelley was a graduate of New Bedford High School. She was the owner of the former Red Feather Nursery School of Westport and prior to her retirement in 2001 she worked at Westport Apothecary for 35 years. She enjoyed cooking and reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by 2 sons: Michael Kelley and his wife Maryjane of Berkley, MA and Steven Kelley and his wife Christine of Pembroke, NH; a brother: Desmond Doyle of New Bedford; 2 sisters: Elizabeth d’Avignon of South Dartmouth and Anne Owen of South Dartmouth; 3 grandchildren: Melissa Berkov, Timothy Kelley and David Kelley; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Dorothy Doyle. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, December 19, 2005 at the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport at 10:00 A.M. Calling hours Sunday 4 – 7 P.M. Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport. Flowers are acceptable, or memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. 

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 21 Feb 2006] Kelley, John S. Jr., 68, of Grandview Avenue, an independent sales agent in the automotive industry, died Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Muriel (Owen) Kelley. Also survived by three daughters, Rosemary Caluori of Ansonia, CT, Eileen Dolan of Johnston and Janice Kelley of Warwick, two grandchildren and a sister, Edith Burns of Narragansett. Brother of the late Thomas Kelley. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. in The Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Visitation 4-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, 2374 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886. 

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 5 Mar 2006] Kelley, Kenneth P., 42, of East Falmouth, MA, a carpenter, passed away Friday, March 3, 2006. Born in Pawtucket, a son of Raymond A. Kelley, of Pawtucket, Lynn (Marshall) Ferguson, of East Falmouth, and the stepson of Ray Ferguson. He had resided in Dunnellon, FL before moving to East Falmouth 18 months ago. Kenneth was a 1981 graduate of Cumberland High School and had served in the US Marines. He enjoyed cooking and motorcycling. Besides his parents and stepfather, he leaves, 1 son, Kevin Kelley, in California; 2 brothers, Jason Kelley, of Pawtucket, and Chris Kelley and his life partner, Lisa Martin and their daughter, Emma Ray Kelley, all of Seekonk. Services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, ATTN: Contribution Services. 

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 4 Apr 2006] Rehoboth - Kelley, Daniel J., 61, of Homestead Avenue, died Sunday, April 2, 2006, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Sharyn S. (Hardy) Kelley. He was born in Providence, a son of the late William H. and Margaret L. (Hanley) Kelley. Mr. Kelley worked for the Rehoboth Highway Department for twenty-four years as a truck driver/laborer, retiring as the department Superintendent. He was a coach for the Tri-County Saints Youth Hockey League in Taunton, and also a coach for the Rehoboth Little League. Besides his wife, he leaves one daughter, Karleen A. Kelley and one son, Shaun M. Kelley, both of Rehoboth, two sisters, Norma Kinniburgh of Canada and Frances Kaliff of East Providence. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 AM in the Perry/McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in Rumford Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 5-8. Please omit flowers. 

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 12 June 2006] Kelley, Stacey M., 38, of Park Avenue, Cranston died on Sunday, June 11, 2006 at the Eleanor Slater Hospital, Cranston. Born in Providence a daughter of Grace (Hughes) Kelley of Warwick and the late Irving Kelley, she was a Cranston resident most of her life. Stacey was employed as an office worker at the United Printing Company of Cranston. Besides her mother she is survived by two sons: Randy Woolf of Cranston and Brandon Taylor of Cranston; three sisters: Eileen Wanner of Escondido, CA, Maureen Bergmark of Vista, CA, and Gail Nelson of North Kingstown. She was also the sister of the late Colleen Kelley. Funeral from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ann Church, Cranston Street, Cranston at 10:00 a.m. Visiting hours Tuesday morning 8:00-9:00 a.m. 

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 25 June 2006] Kelley, Taber Peckham son of Arthur W. Kelley and Gay Peckham-Kelley, brother of Preston W. and Tricia L. Kelley. Paternal grandson of Paul F. and Elizabeth A. (Gonwa) Kelley. Paternal great grandson of Paulinus (Donahue) Peck. Maternal grandson of Sally (Gay) Peckham and the late Wayne L. Peckham. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in The First Baptist Church, Peirce and Montrose Streets, E. Greenwich. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Tiverton. Calling hours Monday, 4-7 p.m., at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich. In lieu of flowers donations may be made at any Citizens Bank location for the Taber Kelley Scholarship Fund.

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 24 Aug 2006] Kelley, George L., Jr., 82, of Elizabeth Street, died Tuesday at Miriam Hospital Providence. He was the husband of Florida R. (Gagnon) 'Flora' Kelley. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary last June. Born in Pawtucket, a lifelong resident of the city, and lifelong communicant of St. Leo the Great Parish, he was the son of the late George L. and Elizabeth (Sonntag) Kelley. Mr. Kelley was employed for the AT Cross Company of Lincoln for twenty years retiring as a Traffic Manager in 1984. While with AT Cross he was appointed to the FEMA Group by former Senator Elizabeth Dole and he was a member of the Freight Advisory Board of American Airlines. Mr. Kelley was an Air Force Veteran of WW-II serving in Normandy, Rome, France and Central Europe. He held membership in the VFW Walter Gatchell Post of Pawtucket. He was a 3rd degree Knight of Columbus and Past President and Treasurer of the K of C Delaney Council and held membership in the Seekonk K of C. He was the Past President of the Darlington LL serving in 1963 and Past President of the German Club of Pawtucket, also Past President of the former St. Leo's Senior Club. He was the founder of the Red Devils Band and a Drum Major for 15 years. Surviving besides his wife are, one son, Pawtucket Police Chief George L. Kelley III and his wife Susan, of Pawtucket; one daughter, Nancy KurowsKi and her husband Bruno, of Manville and Narragansett; two brothers, Albert J. Kelley, of Lincoln, and Walter W. Kelley, of Pawtucket; one sister Ruth E. Goyette, of Pawtucket; three grandchildren, John Kurowski, of Manville and Narragansett, Jennifer (Kelley) Hopp RN and her husband Michael, of North Providence and West Warwick, and Patrolman Patrick J. Kelley. Mr. Kelley was the brother of the late James Kelley of Block Island, who was a Master Musician of Block Island. The Funeral will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from the Cheetham Mortuary Inc., 1012 Newport Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Leo the Great Church 697 Central Avenue, at 9 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. James Cemetery, Manville. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to be made to the Catie Kurowski Fund, c/o Lincoln Public Library, 135 Old River Road, Lincoln RI or to St. Leo the Great Church 697 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI in memory of Mr. Kelley. 

KELLEY [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 5 Dec 2006] Rehoboth - Philip E. Kelley, 67, of Park Street, Rehoboth, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 at the Lifecare Center of Attleboro. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Almond) Kelley. He was born June 4, 1939 in Attleboro, a son of the late Francis and Mildred (Boudreau) Kelley. He was a jewelry worker for the Hurff-Jones for over 20 years before retiring in 2001. Mr. Kelley was a specialist with the U.S. Army, serving as a low speed radio operator. He was a Rehoboth resident for 41 years, coming from Attleboro. He was a member of the St. Michael and Grace Church. Mr. Kelley previously worked for the Conrail Railroad for over five years. He was an avid railroad fan, enjoyed building model trains, built an "0 Gauge" train in his yard, and enjoyed watching trains at the stations. Mr. Kelley enjoyed watching sports, and watching his grandsons play baseball. He also was an avid gardener. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Malynda (Palagi) Kelley of Rehoboth; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathrine and John R. Silva of Rehoboth; a nephew, Eric Bergstrand of Seekonk; a sister, Maureen Kelley of Attleboro; and five grandchildren: Johnkyle, William, Sean Silva, Madelyn, and Haleigh Kelley. His funeral will be held Thursday, Dec. 7 at 9:30 a.m. from the Cook Funeral Home, 160 Park St., Attleboro, with a funeral service at 11 a.m. in St. Michael and Grace Church, 1336 Pawtucket Ave., Rumford, R.I. Burial will follow in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Rehoboth. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Cook-Hathaway Funeral Home, 160 Park St., Attleboro. Gifts in his memory can be sent to Rehoboth Youth Baseball and Softball Association (RYBSA), P.O.Box 586, Rehoboth, MA 02769, or the Church Memorial Fund, c/o St. Michael and Grace Church, 1336 Pawtucket Ave., Rumford, R.I. 02916.

KELLEY [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Sunday 10 Dec 2006] Kelley - In Raynham, December 9, 2006. Thomas E. Kelly died after a lengthy illness at age 84. Husband of the late Elnora (Crowninshield) Kelly. Residence: Summer St, in North Dighton. Loving father of Diana Turner of East Providence, RI. Elizabeth Fischbach and her husband Joseph of Rehoboth, Thomas Kelly Jr. of Dighton, William Kelly and his wife Sandra of Berkley. Grandmother of Jennifer Vieira and her husband Americo of Taunton, Meagan Kelly of Berkley, Kelly Fischbach of Rehoboth, Sarah Fischbach of Rehoboth, Sean Kelly of Fall River, Ryan Kelly of Berkley, Great Grandmother of Tori Vieira of Taunton. Sister of Margaret Pasterchek of New York, N.Y. William Kelly of Taunton & the late Rosemary, Francis & Robert Kelly. Also survived by several neices and nephews. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton on Weds. December 13th at 10AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph’s Church in North Dighton at 11AM. Visiting hours are Tues. from 5-8PM. Interment in the family lot in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in Thomas’s memory may be made to Bristol Elder Services, 182 North Main St., Fall River, MA 02721.

KELLEY [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 16 Jan 2007] Attleboro - Edward J. Kelley Sr., 86, of Starr Lane, Attleboro, an attorney and loving father, grandfather and brother, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2007 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the loving companion of Lea LaCroix of Attleboro and the beloved husband of the late Germaine O. "Gerry" (Chicoine) Kelley, who died on Feb. 16, 1994. Born in Attleboro on Feb. 8, 1920, Mr. Kelley was a son of the late Louis R. and Emma Frances (O'Neil) Kelley. He was raised and educated in Attleboro and was a graduate of Attleboro High School, Class of 1938. Mr. Kelley received a bachelor's of arts degree in history from Providence College in Providence, and later earned a juris doctorate from Georgetown Law School at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. During World War II, Mr. Kelley proudly served as a sergeant in the 1504th AAF Base Unit of the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was inducted on Jan. 12, 1942 and honorably discharged on Nov. 17, 1945. Mr. Kelley was a self-employed attorney at law in Attleboro. He was a real estate broker and a co-owner of the former Kelley & Tatarian Insurance and Real Estate Company in Attleboro. Mr. Kelley was a member of the Attleboro Rotary Club, the Attleboro Lodge of Elks, BPOE 1014, the Knights of Columbus, St. John's Council in Attleboro, and the VFW Gilbert Perry Post 115 and the American Legion, both in Attleboro. He was also a former director of the Attleboro Civil Defense. In his youth, Mr. Kelley was an athlete and enjoyed playing basketball and softball, and had a lifelong passion of playing softball and golf.  A communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in Attleboro, Mr. Kelley resided in Attleboro all his life. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in sports and was himself an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. Mr. Kelley is survived by a son, Edward J. Kelley Jr. and his wife Cindy of Attleboro; four daughters: Barbara J. Kelley of Attleboro, Christine A. Kelley of Old Saybrook, Conn., Robin S. Kelley of Attleboro, Jane E. Pierce and her husband Douglas of Pullman, Wash.; a brother, Louis D. Kelley in Florida; a sister, Leona Rushlow of Attleboro; eight grandchildren: Alexandra Abate, Gregory Abate, Philip Abate, James Kelley, Ryan Kelley, Kayleigh Pierce, Nicole Giannitelli and Kelley Almada; and many nieces and nephews. He was the beloved brother of the late Regina Spader and Ernestine Zuckero.  Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 19 at 9 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St., Attleboro celebrated by the Rev. Richard Roy, pastor. Burial with full military honors provided by the U.S. Army will follow in St. John's Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to: The American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 20 Jan 2007] Kelley, William P., III 53, of Loxley, AL, formerly of Foster, died Tuesday, January 16th at home. Born and raised in North Providence, he was a son of Julia A. (Marshall) Kelley of North Providene and the late William P. Kelley Jr. He had lived in Alabama for the last four years, previously residing in Foster. William was a self-employed truck driver and owner of Kelley Trucking. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Lymansville Fire Department and an associate member of FOP Lodge #1F. He was a Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and an avid outdoorsman. Besides his mother, he leaves three children, Sharon A. Kelley of Danielson, CT, William P. Kelley IV of Loxley, and Michael S. Kelley of Foster; a grandson, Drew P. Noble; a brother, Brian Kelley of Cranston; a sister, Maureen DeNunzio of Littleton, CO; his former wife Lucille Kelley, and his companion, Rhonda Rivers. He was brother of the late Sharon Kelley. His funeral will be held Monday at 9 am from the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Lawrence Church. Visitation Sunday 4-7 pm. Graveside burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assn., 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903. 

KELLEY [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Saturday 3 Feb 2007] Kelley - Of Raynham, Jan. 31, 2007. Frederick M. Kelley, husband of the late Katherine A. (Bodge) Kelley and father of Linda Rinne of Plymouth. Brother of Dorothy Dean of Taunton and the late Russell Kelley and Myrtle Reagan. Funeral Service to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave., (Rt. 138 south), Taunton on Monday at 5 pm. Visiting Hours from 3-5 prior to the Service. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451.

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 28 June 2007] Kelley, William N., 62 years old of Cranston Street, formerly of East Greenwich, passed away Sunday at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of Mabel (Newell) Kelley and the late William K. Kelley. Mr. Kelley was a self employed plumber. Besides his mother, he is survived by one son: Mark C. Kelley and a brother: Kelley Roberts. His funeral and burial will be private. 

 

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 26 July 2007] Kelley, Frederick Eastman, 68, of Providence, died on Wednesday, July 18, 2007, peacefully at home, after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of Susan Lynn (Russom) Kelley. Born on April 10th, 1939, in Somerville, Massachusetts, a son of the late James W. and the late Hannah 'Anne' (Walsh) Kelley, he lived in Providence for 24 years. Fred worked as a systems analyst in Providence and Boston. He was also an enthusiastic baseball player and artist - a true renaissance man, equally interested in music, science and literature. After retiring, he coached chess and baseball at the San Miguel School of Providence. Fred is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susan Kelley, a local piano teacher; his two children, Michael Raymond Kelley of Providence, and Bevin Lorraine Kelley of Oakland, CA; his son-in-law, Jason Allen Doerck of Oakland, CA; his brother, James Kelley II of Cape Cod, MA; nephew James Kelley III of Providence; niece Jacqueline Kelley of Indiana; niece Annette (Kelley) Good of Texas. He was the beloved brother-in-law of Geoffrey and Jacqueline Russom of Warren, RI; and Michael and Mary-Beth Love Russom of San Francisco, CA; and uncle to Gavin and Gillian Russom, Aric Russom, and Kelsey and Dylan Love-Russom. He was the son-in-law of Helen Valerie (Bolton) Russom of Portola Valley, CA, and of the late George Raymond Russom. Fred was a 1956 graduate of Matignon High School, Arlington, MA; and a 1960 graduate of Amherst College, Amherst, MA. He also attended the University of Virginia Law School, Charlottesville, VA. Fred was an avid baseball player throughout his life. He played with the Arlington Youth Association, American Legion Post 39, Matignon High School; the Cape Cod League; and for Amherst, where he was selected as an All American first baseman in 1960. He was a member of the Boston Rugby Club and the San Francisco Rugby Association. Fred continued to play in the Rhode Island Men's Senior Baseball League for many years, up to his death. Fred was dearly beloved by his friends and family, and will be greatly missed. A memorial featuring Fred's artwork will be held on Sunday, August 19th, 2007. Friends and family are invited to call 603-547-5078 for details. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The San Miguel School of Providence, attention James Bower, 12 Carter St. Providence, RI 02907, the James Randi Educational Foundation c/o 954-467-1112; or the Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music c/o P.O. Box 217, 410 Apple Hill Road, Sullivan, NH 03445-0217. 

KELLEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 2 Aug 2007] Kelley, Robert Paul, 46, of Burton St. Bristol and formerly of Pawtucket died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at home. He was the son of Arthur and Katharine K. (Beagan) Kelley of Pawtucket. He was a 12 year veteran of the United States Coast Guard and a chef at area restaurants for many years. Mr. Kelley graduated from the William M. Davies, Jr. Career and Technical High School, and the Community College of Rhode Island. He enjoyed coaching youth hockey. Besides his parents he leaves his beloved daughter, Hayleigh M. Kelley of Cranston, four brothers, Arthur 'Jay' Kelley Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Rehoboth MA, Michael T. and John P. Kelley and his partner Mark R. Shea of North Providence, James M. Kelley and his wife Stacy of Pawtucket, one nephew, three nieces and one great nephew. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa's Church, Newport Ave. Pawtucket Saturday at 10:00 am. Calling hours in the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket Friday 4-7pm. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hayleigh Kelley, Education Fund, C/O Webster Bank, 1519 Newman Avenue, Seekonk MA. 02771. 

KELLEY (McKENNA) [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Thursday 15 Nov 2007] Taunton - Frances M. (McKenna) Kelley, 96 years old, died on Saturday evening, No vember 10, 2007 in Marian Manor, Taunton. Born in Hyde Park, daughter of the late Fran cis and Etta (McLeod) Mc Kenna. She was a graduate of Boston Schools and a graduate of Beth Isreal School of Nursing in Boston. She was employed as an Registered Nurse doing pri vate duty and as also a Regis tered Nurse at the former Lake ville Hospital in Lakeville, MA. She was the widow of Milton E. Kelley and is the mother of Frances Streeter and her hus band Elwood of Jamaica Plain, MA and Susan Kelley and her husband Stephen Lefebvre of Assonet, MA. She is the grand mother of Jose Streeter and his wife Alanna of Alberta, Canada. Visiting hours to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held in the Crapo-Hath away Funeral Home, 350 Som erset Ave. ( Route 138 South) Taunton, on Monday from 5- 8PM. Funeral Service will be private with interment in May flower Hill Cemetery, Taunton. Donations in her memory may be made to the Taunton Boys and Girls Club, 31 Court St. Taunton, MA 02780. 

KELLEY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 2 Dec 2007] Boston — Christopher M. Kelley, 49, of Hyde Park died unexpectedly Saturday, November 24, 2007. He was the husband of Vanda Parece Wright. Born in New Bedford on November 26, 1957, he was the son of Dorothy (Woodacre) Kelley of Fairhaven and the late Frederick J. Kelley. Chris worked many jobs including merchant marine sailor, commercial fisherman and chef. He liked the sea and enjoyed sailing around the world. And he especially liked being in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by four children, Eric Kelley of Colorado, Ryan Kelley, Devin Kelley and Ashley Kelley, all of New Bedford; and a grandson, Tyler Dylan Martin of New Bedford. Chris is also survived by his brothers, Frederick J. Kelley of Fall River and Stephen M. Kelley of Newton; and his sister, Deborah K. Trahan of Mattapoisett. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. 

KELLIHER (SHEAHAN) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 20 Oct 2004] Fall River - Margaret P. (Sheahan) Kelliher, of 2446 Highland Ave., and formerly of Newport Street, a retired teacher, died Monday in the Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late J. James Kelliher. A lifelong Fall River resident, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Catherine A. (McMahon) Sheahan. She was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School and the former Perry Perry School of Kindergarten Training, now part of Curry College. Mrs. Kelliher had been a teacher at the Healy School, and also had taught in Westport public schools for 30 years, before retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association and the Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts. Mrs. Kelliher was a parishioner of Holy Name Church, where she had been a member of the Women's Guild and the former Catholic Women's Club. She was a former member of the Friends of St. Anne's Hospital. She had been honored with the Marian Medal by Bishop Daniel A. Cronin, former bishop of the Diocese of Fall River. She leaves a godson, Michael T. Lifrak; and several cousins, including Helen G. Lawlor, Ann Marie McMahon, and her caretaker, Claire B. McMahon. She was the sister of the late M. Cecilia Sheahan. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., with a funeral Mass at 9:30 in the St. Margaret Mary Chapel of the Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

KELLIHER [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Saturday 13 May 2006] Harwichport -- Raymond U. Kelliher, 85, of Neel Road, Harwichport, formerly of Attleboro, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, died Thursday, May 11, 2006 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth `` Bette'' M. (Poholek) Kelliher, who died on June 2, 2003. Born in Attleboro on July 18, 1920, Mr. Kelliher was a son of the late Thomas E. and Catherine (Mohan) Kelliher. Mr. Kelliher was raised and educated in Attleboro and was a graduate of Attleboro High School. He later graduated from St. John's Prep School in Danvers, and received a bachelor's of science in business administration from the University of Notre Dame. During World War II, Mr. Kelliher served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Kelliher was a co-founder of KREW Inc. of Attleboro, a manufacturer of military insignia, and served as president over 40 years until retirement. An avid golfer, Mr. Kelliher was a member of Highland Country Club in Attleboro and Eastward Ho Country Club in Chatham. A resident of Harwichport since 1994, Mr. Kelliher formerly resided several years in Seekonk and many years in Attleboro. He enjoyed gardening, working in the yard and was a fan of Notre Dame football. Mr. Kelliher is survived by a daughter, Leona A. Kelliher of Harwichport; two sisters, Dorothy Tapsell of Centerville and Ann Watters of Mishawaka, Ind.; three grandchildren: Sarah E. O'Donnell of Pawtucket, Patrick K. Berry of West Henrietta, N.Y. and Adam K. Travers of Seekonk; two great-granddaughters, Samantha E. Berry and Kristin K. Berry; and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Maureen Kelliher Travers, and brother of the late Thomas Emmett Kelliher, Tillie Murphy, Leona Kelliher and Mary Ellen Parker. A funeral will be conducted on Tuesday, May 16 at 9 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Ghost Church, 71 Linden St., Attleboro, celebrated by the Rev. John Raposo, pastor. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, May 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to: Catholic Charities Appeal, P.O. Box 1470, Fall River, MA 02722. [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 13 May 2006] Keilliher, Raymond U., 85, of Harwichport, MA formerly Attleboro, a retired co-founder and president of KREW, Inc., of Attleboro died Thursday at home. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth 'Bette' (Poholek) Kelliher. Survivors include a daughter, Leona A. Kelliher of Harwichport; two sisters, Dorothy Tapsell of Centerville, MA and Ann Watters of Mishawaka, IN; three grandchildren, Sarah E. O'Donnell of Pawtucket, Patrick K. Berry of W. Henrietta, NY and Adam K. Travers of Seekonk; and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Maureen Kelliher Travers, a brother and three sisters. Funeral to be conducted on Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Ghost Church, 71 Linden St., Attleboro. Burial to follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours on Monday from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to: Catholic Charities Appeal, PO Box 1470, Fall River, MA 02722. 

KELLY [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 2 Sept 1882] Died… In this city, 29th ult., Mary, widow of Michael Kelly, aged 26 years, 5 months and 12 days.

KELLY [Fall River MA Evening Herald, Tues 29 Feb 1916] Mrs. Margaret Kelly, widow of Timothy Kelly, died at 516 Bank street early this morning after a long illness. She had been a resident for many years, and one of the oldest and most highly respected members of the Sacred Heart parish. Mrs. Kelly leaves two daughters, Mrs. Julia Fleming and Miss Margaret Kelly. The funeral will be held Thursday morning, followed by a high mass of requiem at the Sacred Heart church at 9.

KELLY [New Bedford MA Evening Standard, Tues. 13 June 1922] Deaths; Fall River - June 10, Annie Kelly

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 28 Nov 1982] Kelly, Joseph J. November 24, 1982. Former Eastern Regional Commissioner for Social Security, Husband of Martha (McCormick) Kelly. Residence, 61 West Ninth Street, New York, New York. Committal Service Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery Chapel, Pawtucket, to which relatives and friends are invited. Arrangements by T.F. Monahan & Son.

KELLY [East Bay RI Newspapers OnLine, 28 Mar 2002] John J. Kelley Sr., 89, of Foote Street, and formerly of East Providence, died Thursday, March 21, 2002, at Evergreen House Health Center. He was the husband of the late Catherine (Cunningham) Kelley. orn in Providence, he was a son of the late John W. and Loretta (Shields) Kelley. Mr. Kelley founded Kelley Metals in 1954. He was a member of the Providence Jewelers Club. He leaves a son, John J. Kelley Jr. of Barrington, and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday, March 26, at St. Rose & Clements Church in Warwick. Burial followed in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Providence.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 8 Feb 2003] Providence - Jean Kelly, 85, of Park West, Montgomery Avenue, a retired housekeeper, died Wednesday at home. Born in Fintona, County Tyrone, Ireland, a daughter of the late John and Mary Gorman) Kelly, she had lived in Warwick for many years before moving to Providence 17 years ago. Miss Kelly had been a housekeeper at Church of the Assumption Rectory for 15 years before she retired in 1983. She leaves a brother, Cornelius Kelly of Fintona; three sisters, Bridget Ross and Sarah McCarroll, both of Fintona, and Margaret McKenna of County Monahan, Ireland; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Peter, James, Michael, Patrick and Rose Kelly, Catherine Doyle and Mary Gallagher. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 3252 Post Rd., Apponaug. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. 

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 26 Feb 2003] "Profiles / obituaries of The Station [nightclub] fire victims." Lisa Jean Kelly, 27; yoga instructor, therapist. The funeral for Lisa Jean Kelly, 27, of Coolidge Street, Swansea, will be private. Born in Norwood, Mass., she was the daughter of Joseph C. Kelly of Auburn, Mass., and Barbara Jean (Ruggles) Ingle of Attleboro. Ms. Kelly was a teacher of yoga at various schools throughout the New England area, and was certified by the American Organization for Bodywork as a practitioner of the therapies of Asia. She was a graduate, with highest honors, of the Community College of Rhode Island, receiving two associate's degrees, one in arts and one in business. She held a diploma from the Boston Shiatsu School, and was a third-degree therapist, graduating from the Usui Shiki Ryoho School. She was included on the Dr. Edward Bach Foundation International Register of Practitioners of Flower Remedies. Besides her parents, she leaves a daughter, Zoe Jean Kingsley of Swansea; a brother, Joseph Kelly of Pawtucket; and a sister, Destiny Jean Nagle, and an aunt, Jacqueline Sewell, both of Attleboro. 

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 12 March 2003] Central Falls - James P. Kelly Jr., 66, formerly of Jackson Street, Pawtucket, died Monday at Cartie's Health Center, Lincoln Avenue, Central Falls. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late James Patrick Kelly Sr. and Margaret M. (Marchand) Kelly. Mr. Kelly was a longtime resident of Jackson Street, in Pawtucket. He had resided in Central Falls for 35 years, most recently, at Cartie's. He leaves a sister, Sheila Kelly of Manville; a brother, John F. Kelly of Rehoboth, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Joseph P. Kelly. The funeral will be private.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 9 April 2003] Providence - Theodore Kelly, 56, of Emmett Street, a Vietnam War veteran and former manufacturing worker, died Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Shirley (Mooreman) Kelly. Born in Cleveland, a son of the late Archie Kelly, and Dorothy Kelly of Pittsburgh, he had lived in Detroit and Pittsburgh before moving to Providence 32 years ago. Mr. Kelly had worked at the Uniroyal Co., General Electric Co., Central Tool, in Cranston, and in the print shop at the Rhode Island State House until he became disabled in 1991. He was a Marine Corps veteran, having served from 1965 to 1969, including a combat tour in Vietnam in 1966-67, and received numerous citations. He was a member of Viet Nam Veterans of America Chapter 273, the 1st Marine Division Association, and the Lieutenants Armstrong-Gladding Post 69, American Legion. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two sons, Ajaalmar Lopes and Jason Lopes, both of Providence; two brothers, his twin, Thomas Kelly of Providence, and Samuel Deane of Salinas, Calif.; and a granddaughter. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad St. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. [Providence RI Journal, Friday 11 April 2003] Corrections/Clarifications - Theodore Kelly, 56, of Emmett Street, Providence, who died Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, was the husband of Shirl (Mooreman) Kelly.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 25 June 2003] Providence - Richard F. Kelly, 66, of Carroll Tower, 243 Smith St., a retired union truck driver, died Monday at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the husband of Marilyn (DeRensis) Kelly; they had been married for 45 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late John and Alice (Duffy) Kelly, he had lived in Providence all his life. Mr. Kelly had been a truck driver with Charles Fradin Inc., and a member of the Teamsters, Local 251, for 20 years before retiring in 1974 because of illness. An Army veteran, he served from 1958 to 1959. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Richard Kelly of Harwich, Mass., Paul Kelly of Providence and Thomas Kelly of Cranston; three daughters, Kathleen Anderson of Durham, N.C., Susan Sparfven of East Providence and Kimberly Lane of Coventry; a sister, Maureen DiPinto of Providence; and seven grandchildren. He was the father of the late Robert A. Kelly, and the brother of the late John M. Kelly. The funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 in St. Patrick Church, Smith Street. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 18 Aug 2003] North  Kingstown - Alice M. Kelly, of Jerry Lane, died Saturday at home. She was the wife of Charles J. Kelly. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William S. and Mary (McMahon) Mathewson, she had lived in East Greenwich before moving to North Kingstown 17 years ago. Besides her husband, Mrs. Kelly leaves a son, Charles W. Kelly, and two daughters, Kathleen Manzotti and Mary Susan Midgley, all of North Kingstown; and three grandchildren. She was the sister of the late William and Daniel Mathewson and Mary Jane Sullivan. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Francis de Sales Church, School Street, North Kingstown. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KELLY [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 28 Oct 2003] Kelly Sr. - Paul L. age 74 of Fall River, Sunday, October 26, 2003 former husband of the late Anne L. (Foti) Kelly, father of John P. Kelly and his wife Margaret and Paul L. Kelly Jr. Brother of Timothy Kelly and Sheila Grinvalsky. Grandfather of Julia Anne Kelly. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Delores Bouscher and the late Maureen McGuinness. His Funeral will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2003 at 9:00 AM from the Cherry Place Home Of Waring - Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, at Locust, Cherry & High Streets, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St., Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting Hours Wed. 5-8 PM. Burial will be private.

KELLY (NOONAN) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 13 Dec 2003] Warwick - Marie T. Kelly, 82, of Cedar Pond Drive, a retired medical attendant, died Thursday at West Shore Health Center. She was the wife of the late Gerald Charles Kelly. Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late William and Mary Anne (Emond) Noonan, she had lived in Warwick for 58 years. Mrs. Kelly had been a medical attendant at Eleanor Slater Hospital, Cranston, for 20 years, retiring in 1976. She was an avid Red Sox fan, and enjoyed reading and gardening. She leaves a son, Robert C. Kelly of Stafford, Va.; a daughter, Margaret M. Shelton of Warwick; five sisters, Lena O'Neill of Warwick, Josephine McGinity of Narragansett, Margaret Galli of Cranston, Jane Stephen of La Mesa, Calif., and Shirley Williams of Hyde Park, Vt.; and two grandchildren. She was the sister of the late George, Louis and Lucy Noonan, and Anna Walsh. The funeral and burial will be private.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 17 Dec 2003] Providence - Thelma A. Kelly, 66, of Douglas Avenue, a former graphic artist, died Saturday at Berkshire Place Nursing Home. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John V. and Mary A. (Murphy) Kelly, she had been a lifelong city resident. Ms. Kelly had been a graphic artist in the Providence area for several years. She leaves a daughter, Amy Rice, of Portsmouth. Committal prayers will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the St. Francis Cemetery Chapel, Smithfield Road, Pawtucket. Burial will follow.

KELLY [Newport RI Daily News, Saturday 10 Jan 2004] Kelly - In Newport, RI, on January 7, 2004, Walter James Kelly, husband of Gertrude T. (Murphy) Kelly. Residence 41 Sakonnet Drive, Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Paradise Avenue, Middletown, RI. Donations in his memory may be made to the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire and Rescue Wagon Fund, PO Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871. [Providence RI Journal, Friday 9 Jan 2004] Portsmouth - Walter James Kelly, 90, of 41 Sakonnet Drive, and formerly of Paradise Avenue, Middletown, a retired firefighter and former Middletown planning official, died Wednesday at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Gertrude T. (Murphy) Kelly; they had been married 65 years. Born in Cumberland on Dec. 9, 1913, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Dora E. (Moore) Kelly. Mr. Kelly had been a firefighter at the Newport Navy Base from 1939 to 1971. He also had worked for the J.T. O'Connell Building Supply Co. from 1939 to 1978. A member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, he had served as president of the Newport chapter for eight years and president of the State of Rhode Island NARFE for four years. He also was a former member of the Middletown Planning Board. Mr. Kelly was a communicant of St. Barnabas Church, where he served as an usher. He was a member and past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus, Council 4201, in Middletown, and a member of the General Rosecrans 4th-degree K of C. He was a past treasurer of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Chapter 1, in Newport, and a past member of the Fathers Club of the former De LaSalle Academy, in Newport. Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons, Richard M. Kelly of Newport, Walter J. Kelly Jr. of Glastonbury, Conn., Michael J. Kelly of Portsmouth and William A. Kelly of Springfield, Mass.; a daughter, Nancy Ellen White of Tiverton; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Everett, Joseph, Francis and Mae Kelly and Dora Short. The funeral will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown.  

KELLY (HENNESSEY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 22 Feb 2004] East Providence - Claire M. Kelly, 59, of Ridge Drive, a food server, died Friday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of Thomas A. Kelly. They had been married for 40 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William and Grace (Langevin) Hennessey, she had lived in East Providence for 40 years. Mrs. Kelly had been a food server at Aramark Food Services Co., in Bristol, for three years. Besides her husband, she leaves three daughters, Karen Anglin of Coventry, and Brenda L. Adams and Kristine Kelly, both of East Providence; a son, Thomas A. Kelly Jr. of East Providence; four sisters, Joan Tierney and Grace Hennessey, both of Seekonk, Rita Rossi of Cumberland and Elaine Cochran of Cranston; a brother, William Hennessey of East Providence; and five grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Doris Rozen. The funeral will be private.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 29 Feb 2004] Burrillville - John Kelly, 49, of East Wallum Lake Road, an employee of the W.A. Wilde Co., and an actor, director and opera singer, died yesterday at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston, after a three-year battle with cancer. Born in Providence, a son of John A. and Lillian M. (Beliveau) Kelly, both of Smithfield, he had lived in Woonsocket before moving to Burrillville eight years ago. Mr. Kelly was an employee of W.A. Wilde, in Holliston, Mass. A longtime fan of Gilbert and Sullivan, he performed various productions of their operettas, and was an actor and director at TheatreWorks, in Woonsocket. He was a graduate of Rhode Island College, Providence, majoring in theater arts. He was an assistant scoutmaster of Troop 100, in Burrillville, had previously been an assistant scoutmaster in Woonsocket. He was the recipient last year of the Key Three Award from the Thundermist District of the Boy Scouts. He had volunteered at the Cub World summer program at Buck Hill. Besides his parents, he leaves a sister, Kathleen S. (Kelly) Hall of Lincoln; three brothers, William P. Kelly of East Providence, James H. Kelly of Cumberland and Steven J. Kelly of Burrillville; amd a nephew and five nieces. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  

KELLY (McMANUS) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 4 Mar 2004] West Warwick - Phyllis R. (McManus) Kelly, 76, of Lockwood Street, a retired hospital dietary aide, died Tuesday at home. She was the wife of the late George T. Kelly Sr. They had been married for 54 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Phillip J. and Etta (Smith) McManus, she had lived in West Warwick for 49 years. Mrs. Kelly had been a dietary aide at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick, for 27 years, retiring in 2002. Mrs. Kelly and her husband enjoyed traveling to Ireland, and made the trip 18 times. She loved pets. Besides her husband, she leaves six sons, Thomas P. Kelly of Loudonville, N.Y., Phillip J., George T. Jr., Michael S. and Jeffrey S. Kelly, all of West Warwick, and Patrick P. Kelly of Cranston; a daughter, Kathleen M. Kelly of West Warwick; a sister, Ethel Morley of Cranston; and 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from Henault-Gallogly Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in Christ the King Church, 120 Legris Ave. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KELLY [Newport RI Daily News, Friday 5 Mar 2004] Kelly - In Middletown, RI, Michael D. Kelly has gone to be with his Lord Savior on March 3, 2004. He died at home after losing his battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Alexandra "Sam" (Maher) Kelly; his three children Colleen Welsh, Sean Kelly and Edward Kelly; their spouses and 9 grandchildren; he also leaves 3 sisters, Mimi, Carole and Priscilla. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, Hospice Program, P.O. Box 690, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Funeral arrangements by the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home. [Providence RI Journal, Friday 5 Mar 2004] Middletown - Michael D. Kelly, 63, of Harbor Village Drive, an artist and woodcarver, died Wednesday. He was the husband of Alexandra "Sam" (Maher) Kelly. They had been married for 45 years. Born in Orange, N.J., on May 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Edward L. and Phyllis (Zakarko) Kelly. He had worked for Raytheon Corp. many years ago, and later for the James L. Maher Center in Newport. For the past 20 years, he sold his art and carvings at shows from Maine to Florida. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Sean Kelly of Crested Butte, Colo., and Edward Kelly of Northbridge, Mass.; a daughter, Colleen Welsh of Wakefield; three sisters, Mimi Moore, Carole Russell and Priscilla Kelly, all in Massachusetts; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Evangelical Friends Church, 70 Bliss Mine Rd.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 9 Mar 2004] Johnston - Eugene F. Kelly, 71, of Plainfield Street, a retired electrician, contractor and vocational teacher, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Leslie J. Tente of Seekonk. He was the husband of the late Annette R. (Mansolillo) Kelly. Born in Providence, a son of the late Bernard V. and Etha J. (Mellen) Kelly, he had lived in Johnston for the past 42 years. Mr. Kelly earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at Rhode Island College. He had been an electrician for many years for the former Philip Renzi and Sons before becoming a contractor, as the owner of Yankee Electric. He later had worked for Rhode Island Electric Protective, in sales, and had been the first person in the state to earn the title of certified protection professional. Mr. Kelly also had been an electrical instructor, at the William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School, for 10 years. He was a member of the National Education Association. A veteran of the Rhode Island Army National Guard, he had been stationed in Germany with the Signal Division. An aviator, he had a private pilot's license. He also enjoyed reading and golfing. Mr. Kelly was a communicant of St. Brigid Church, in Johnston. Besides his daughter, he leaves a son, Stephen M. Kelly of Stonington, Conn.; and a granddaughter, Holly A. Tente of Seekonk. The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Brigid Church, 1231 Plainfield St., Johnston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

KELLY (BARLOW) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 9 Mar 2004] West Warwick - Doris E. Kelly, 91, formerly of Pulaski Street, a former Apponaug Co. employee, died Friday at Scalabrini Villa, in North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late John J. Kelly. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John J. and Annie E. (Ganley) Barlow, she had lived in Warwick's Apponaug neighborhood before settling in West Warwick, where she had lived for 60 years. Mrs. Kelly had worked at the Apponaug Co. for 10 years. She had been a volunteer for Meeting Street School, the Rhode Island Blood Center, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Association and Save the Children. Mrs. Kelly had served as a chaperone for many out-of-state field trips by students from West Warwick High School, during her husband's time as the school principal. She also had been active in the Parent-Teacher Associations at the Crompton School and the Maisie E. Quinn School, and had been an assistant troop leader for the Girl Scouts. A bowler, and a member of various bowling leagues, she also was accomplished at antiquing and painting trays and chests. She leaves two sons, Peter A. Kelly of Palminas, Ariz., and Dr. John J. Kelly, of Washington, D.C.; two daughters, Colleen E. Mellor of Warwick and Sharon M. Kelly-Marcotte of Wayne, Maine; three sisters, Mildred Dieffenbach of Tampa, Fla., and Rita Lussier and Norma Petrarea, both of Warwick; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was a sister of the late Walter, Albert, John, Harold and Gilbert Barlow, Lillian Lombardi and Madelyn Stubbs. The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Catherine Church, Post Road , Warwick. Burial will be private.  

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 4 May 2004] Providence - Kathleen Ann Kelly, 86, of Maude Street, died Sunday at the Elmhurst Extended Care Facility. She was the wife of the late Henry W. Kelly. Born in East Providence, a daughter of the late James K. and Catherine (Maguire) Thorsen, she was a lifelong resident of Providence. Mrs. Kelly leaves a son, Henry L. Kelly, and two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Brian Kelly, all of North Providence; and a sister, Ann Theodore of East Providence. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. from the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Edward Church, 997 Branch Ave. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

KELLY (MURPHY) [Newport RI Daily News, Saturday 15 May 2004] Kelly - In Portsmouth, RI, on May 12, 2004, Gertrude T. (Murphy) Kelly, wife of the late Walter James Kelly. Residence 41 Sakonnet Drive, Portsmouth, formerly of Paradise Avenue, Middletown, RI. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Rhode Island Division, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903-4253. [Providence RI Journal, Friday 14 May 2004] Portsmouth - Gertrude T. (Murphy) Kelly, 87, of 41 Sakonnet Drive, formerly of Paradise Avenue, Middletown, a retired telephone operator and business owner, died Wednesday at home. She was the wife of the late Walter James Kelly. Born in Cranston on Feb. 15, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Gertrude (Notini) Murphy. As a young woman, Mrs. Kelly had an egg route in Newport. She later worked for the New England Telephone Co. as an operator for 30 years before retiring in 1979. Mrs. Kelly had also owned and operated Whitehouse Homes, Middletown, a construction company, from 1970 to 1985. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, the NARFE Auxiliary of Newport County, and the former De La Salle Academy Mothers Club. A communicant of St. Barnabas Church, she had been a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Newport Court 110 and bowled on its local teams. Mrs. Kelly enjoyed ballroom dancing with ther husband. She leaves four sons, Richard M. Kelly of Newport, Walter J. Kelly Jr. of Glastonbury, Conn., Michael J. Kelly of Portsmouth and William A. Kelly of Springfield, Mass.; a daughter, Nancy Ellen White of Tiverton; a sister, Patricia Murphy of Portsmouth; and 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a sister of the late Edward, Timothy, Joseph and Thomas Murphy, Eileen Williams and Marilyn Rathbun. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 24 May 2004] Pawtucket - Martin James Kelly, 63, of Martha Street, an employee of Eastern Display Group, Providence, died Saturday at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. Born on Nov. 6, 1940, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late William and Harriet (Sherwood) Kelly. Mr. Kelly had been employed by Eastern Display Group for 20 years. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of American Legion Post 0061, Warwick. Mr. Kelly graduated from Old Saybrook (Conn.) High School in 1957. He loved fishing, hunting, ballroom dancing, and puzzles. He leaves four brothers, Willlam Kelly of San Diego, Calif, Robert Kelly of North Port, Fla., Walter Kelly of Canton, Conn., and Gerald Kelly in Texas; a sister, Madelyn Robbins of Deep River, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service with military honors will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main St., Centerbrook, Conn.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 5 June 2004] Brian J. Kelly, 58, of Racine, Wis., formerly of Cranston, a teacher, died Wednesday at St. Mary's Medical Center, Racine. He was the husband of the late Mary M. (Ricketson) Kelly. Born in Newport, a son of Helen (Sullivan) Kelly of Cranston, and the late Francis Kelly, he had lived in Cranston before moving to Racine in 1972. Mr. Kelly had been a teacher at William Horlick High School, Racine, for 30 years. He also taught at Concordia, Gateway, and most recently was a professor at UW-Parkside, Kenosha, Wis. He had been involved with many charities, most notably his annual holiday mustache-shaving drive, in which he raised over $60,000 during his lifetime. He had also been a key proponent in placing defibrillators throughout Racine County. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his mother, he leaves a son, Sean Kelly of Mundelein, Ill.; a daughter, Erin Kelly of Oshkosh, Wis.; a brother, Kevin Kelly of East Greenwich; and his companion, Ellen Studebaker of Racine. He was a brother of the late Michael Kelly. A funeral service will be held tomorrow at 6 p.m. in Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home, 803 Main St., Racine. Burial will take place Monday at 1:30 p.m. in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Dover.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 June 2004] Newport - Edward F. Kelly, 67, of Bailey Pond Road, Voluntown, Conn., formerly of Newport, a retired shipyard worker, died Friday at W.W. Backus Hospital, Norwich, Conn. He was the husband of Mamie Harrah. They had been married for 29 years. Born in Newport on Jan. 3, 1937, a son of the late Thomas R. Kelly Sr. and Anna T. (Tilly) Kelly, he had moved to Connecticut in 1986. Mr. Kelly had worked at the Circle C. Campground since 1986. He had previously worked for the Newport Shipyard for 25 years. As a young man, he loved the water, boating, and diving. He was also a wood craftsman. Besides his wife, he leaves five sons, Edward Kelly Jr. in Florida, Jeffrey and Stephen Kelly, both in Pennsylvania, Clayton Bunn in Connecticut, and Paul Bunn in New York; three sisters, Elise Laparle of Portsmouth, Corinne Peckham of Middletown and Norma Leach of Virginia Beach, Va.; two brothers, Thomas R. Kelly of Riverside, Calif., and Fred Kelly of Newport; and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Michael Kelly. A service will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home, 490 Voluntown Rd., Jewett City, Conn. Burial will be private.

KELLY (DELANEY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 29 July 2004] West Warwick - Audry V. Kelly, 81, of East Greenwich Avenue, a homemaker, died Tuesday at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the wife of the late Matthew H. Kelly. Born in San Francisco, a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Margaret V. (McCabe) Delaney Sr., she had lived in the Edgewood section of Cranston before moving to Warwick in 1972. She had lived in West Warwick for three years. Mrs. Kelly was a 1944 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she received a bachelor's degree in home economics. While at URI, she was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority and served as its president. She was the first woman editor of the student newspaper at URI. She was a communicant of St. Gregory the Great Church. She was a member and a past president of the St. Paul Women's Club, and a longtime member of the CFB Bridge Club. She leaves two sons, Michael M. Kelly of Wingdale, N.Y., and Dennis Joseph Kelly of West Warwick; three daughters, Marite Koch and Patricia I. McManus, both of Warwick, and Maureen A. Longo of Middletown, Conn.; and 16 grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Thomas C. Delaney Jr. and Marite Delaney. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Route 117, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Rd., Warwick. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. 

KELLY [Newport RI Daily News, Monday 9 Aug 2004] Kelly - In Newport, RI, August 7, 2004, Attorney Thomas W. Kelly, age 56 of Newport, RI formerly Danbury, CT. Father of Meaghan Martin Kelly, Kathryn Nowlan Kelly and Alison Thompson Kelly; son of Josephine (McClosky) Kelly and the late John W. Kelly; brother of Patricia Lanthrope and James E. Kelly. Arrangements in the care of Waring-Sullivan Homes of Memorial Tribute, Fall River, MA.  [Providence RI Journal, Monday 9 Aug 2004] Newport - Thomas W. Kelly, 56, of 10 Bull St., an attorney, professor, civil-rights activist and city councilman, died Saturday in Newport Hospital. Born in Danbury, Conn., on March 6, 1948, a son of Josephine (McClosky) Kelly, and the late John W. Kelly, he moved to Newport in 1970. Mr. Kelly had been a partner for several years in the firm of Kelly, Howe, Scott and Kelley. He established his own practice in 1986, with a concentration in civil-rights litigation. He was an adjunct professor of constitutional law and criminal procedures at Salve Regina University, and also taught business law at the University of Rhode Island Extension. He was a constitutional scholar. His commitment to social justice led him to represent individuals and groups, including juveniles, on a pro bono basis to protect their constitutional rights. Mr. Kelly was admitted to practice in Rhode Island courts, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st and 2nd Circuits, and the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island. He was a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association and the American Civil Liberties Union. Mr. Kelly volunteered as a cooperating counsel to defend the civil liberties of Rhode Islanders. He was a Newport city solicitor from 1981 to 1983. He was a councilman from 1983 to 1985, where he discovered the unfunded pension liability for city employees. In 1991, he served on the Newport School Committee. Mr. Kelly completed five Newport Marathons, and participated in the Save the Bay swim across the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay. Besides his mother, he leaves three daughters, Meaghan Martin Kelly, Kathryn Nowlan Kelly and Alison Thompson Kelly, all of Newport; a sister, Patricia Lathrope of New Milford, Conn.; a brother, James E. Kelly of Purcellville, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Columba Chapel Parish Hall, 55 Vaucluse Ave.  

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 14 Sep 2004] Pawtucket - Dolores C. Kelly, 70, of York Avenue, who had worked at International Packaging for 25 years before retiring, died Sunday at Oak Hill Nursing Home. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Teresa (Murtagh) Kelly. She leaves a son, Kenneth M. Kelly of Pawtucket; two sisters, Maureen Gomes of Pawtucket and Bernadette Favata of Coventry; a brother, John A. Kelly of Lincoln; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Pine Street. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, in Fall River.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 5 Oct 2004] North Kingstown - Charles J. Kelly, 84, of Jerry Lane, an administrative officer and comptroller at the Navy's Davisville Construction Battalion Center before retiring, died yesterday at Kent Hospital, in Warwick. He was the husband of the late Alice M. (Mathewson) Kelly. Born in Providence, a son of the late Charles V. and Mary (McEvilly) Kelly, he had lived in East Greenwich before moving to North Kingstown 18 years ago. He attended the University of Arkansas, and later continued his education with training in personnel and financial management. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he served in Europe. Mr. Kelly had worked at the Davisville Seabee Center for 35 years, beginning in 1959. In addition to his other duties, he had served as a Naval affairs officer and a member of the Quonset-Davisville Civilian-Military Community Relations Committee. In 1964, he was named to the state board of directors for the United Services Organization (USO). After retiring from the Seabee Center about 25 years ago, he also had worked for the federally mandated CETA jobs-training program. In 1972, Mr. Kelly was named Outstanding Government Employee of the Year by the East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Commodore of Rhode Island by then-Gov. Richard Licht. He also was honored during his career by the National Association of Government Employees, for outstanding achievement in the field of labor-management relations, and by the American Federation of Government Employees, for distinguished service. He was a former member of the American Society of Military Comptrollers, and a member and past president of the Providence Plantations Council of the Navy League. Mr. Kelly was a communicant of St. Francis de Sales Church. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and a former financial secretary of the East Greenwich Lions. He leaves two daughters, Kathleen Kelly and Mary Susan Midgley, and a son, Charles W. Kelly, all of North Kingstown; a sister, Helen Algren of Warwick; a brother, William Kelly of North Kingstown; and three grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church, School Street. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, South County Trail (Route 2), Exeter. [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 6 Oct 2004] Corrections/Clarfications - Charles J. Kelly, 84, of Jerry Lane, North Kingstown, who died Monday at Kent Hospital, in Warwick, had been comptroller at the Davisville Seabee Center for 35 years, beginning in 1959. Mr. Kelly had worked in other positions at Davisville before becoming comptroller.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 22 Oct 2004] Cranston - Joseph E. Kelly, 88, of Harris Avenue, a former Teamster, died yesterday at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. He was the husband of the late Virginia M. (Brown) Kelly. Born in Providence, a son of the late James J. and Catherine (Cunningham) Kelly, he had lived in Providence before moving to Cranston 44 years ago. Mr. Kelly had been employed by the Teamsters Union at McLaughlin & Moran Inc. Wholesale Liquor Distribution. He was a member of Teamsters Local 251, Providence. He leaves a son, Michael J. Kelly of North Scituate; a daughter, T. Kelly of Cranston; a brother, Robert Hopkins of Rehoboth; a sister, Thelma Lyons of Warwick; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Rose Irving and Irene Roach. The funeral will be private.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 24 Oct 2004] Glocester - John A. Kelly, 79, of Edgewood Drive, Harmony, a retired plumber, died yesterday at home. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Strickland) Kelly. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late John and Winifred I. (Beirne) Kelly, he had been lived in Providence before moving to Harmony 43 years ago. Mr. Kelly was a member of Plumbers Local 51, formerly Locul 28. He had previously taught at an apprentice school, and was a member of its executive board. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific, and received several awards, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with five Gold Stars. He was a charter member of Smithfield Elks Lodge 1359, where he had served on many committees. He was a former Webloe scout leader for Pack 9, Harmony. He had been a volunteer at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank for eight years, and also volunteered at the St. Vincent DePaul Society food pantry at St. Philip Church. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Kathleen B. Gianquitti of Narragansett and Andrea K. Harnish of Scituate; a son, Michael J. Kelly of North Providence; a sister, Patricia Thurston of Foster; a brother, James Kelly of Tucson, Ariz.; and a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter. He was a brother of the late Bernard and Francis Kelly. A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Philip Church, Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial will follow in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KELLY [Newport RI Daily News, Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 2 Mar 2005] Newport, RI - Thomas F. Kelly, 88 of 5 Atlantic St., Newport and Blenheim Newport, Middletown, died Monday February 28, 2005 at the Newport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Anna M. (Hamilton) Kelly. Born in Newport on July 13, 1916 he was a son of the late William J. and Katherine A. (Greene) Kelly.  Mr. Kelly had an insatiable work ethic starting in his youth. His part time and full time jobs included working for the Newport Creamery in its first years, managing the First National Stores, driving buses and working local auctions with his friends. For most of his professional career he worked for the US Postal Service as a letter carrier in Newport for 38 years, retiring in 1978. After his retirement he worked at Hammersmith Farm and the Preservation Society of Newport County. He was a graduate of De La Salle Academy, class of 1934. Mr. Kelly was a parishioner of St Augustin Church and a charter member of Gooseberry Beach. Over his life time his involvement in local organizations included the North End Club of Middletown as an original member, the Newport Irish Heritage Association, and a former President of the De La Salle Fathers Club. He was also a former secretary of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Mr. Kelly was an athlete and enjoyed playing softball, bowling and basketball. He was part of a group of local youths that formed the Car Barn AC Basket Ball Team. He will be fondly remembered for his passion for reading, long walks in and around Newport, music, and as an avid sports fan, especially his enthusiasm for the Boston Red Sox. Mr. Kelly is survived by his daughter Patricia A. Martin of Newport, 4 sons, Thomas F. Kelly, Jr., Richard W. "Rick" Kelly, both of Newport, R. Lawrence "Larry" Kelly of Bristol, RI, and David B. Kelly of Chelsea, MA, a brother John B. "Barney" Kelly of Wakefield, RI, 10 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late William Kelly and Katherine Manning. Mr. Kelly's funeral will be Friday March 4, 2005 at 9 a.m. from the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place in St. Augustin Church, Carroll Avenue, Newport at 10 a.m. Burial St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to St. Augustin Church Building Fund, 2 Eastnor Road, Newport RI 02840. 

KELLY [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 3 May 2005] Norton -- James L. Kelly Sr., 66, of Norton, died on Monday, May 2, 2005, at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass., after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Landis) Kelly. He was born on May 9, 1938 in Akron, OH, the son of the late William and Thelma (Fox) Kelly. He attended St. Vincent's High School, and was a graduate of Ellet High School, Akron. After graduation, Mr. Kelley attended the University of Akron for two years, before joining the US Navy. He attained the rank of chief petty officer, and served as radar operator aboard a torpedo bomber aircraft. During his Navy tenure, he traveled extensively, and was stationed abroad in Spain and Iceland, and domestically in San Diego, Calif., and Brunswick, Maine. Following discharge from the Navy in 1962, Mr. Kelly became a field engineer for IBM in Augusta, Maine, which began a highly distinguished career for the world's foremost technology company. For 30 years at IBM offices in Boston and Providence, he helped businesses of various sizes in numerous industries throughout New England achieve success through the use of computer systems. After retiring from IBM in 1992 as a senior systems engineer, he and a colleague established their own consulting enterprise in Providence, later Cumberland, R.I., K2M Inc., and continued to provide high quality technology solutions for over a decade. He witnessed the rapid evolution of computer systems throughout his career; from punch-cards and monochrome screens to more sophisticated software programs and multi-gigabyte hard drives. He became a master of many software programming languages, and several generations of system hardware. He used his skills admirably to help his clients get exactly what they needed. Mr. Kelly was a true renaissance man. He enjoyed singing, reading, cooking, carpentry, gardening, racquetball, tennis, and golf. He was an avid fan of all the Boston sports teams, especially the Red Sox, and rarely missed a game. He was a true lover of logical thinking, and had a very special knack of applying it to all his endeavors. He also had the uncanny ability to remember just about everything, and was practically invincible in any type of trivia challenge. He had made his home in Norton for the pat 13 years. Besides his loving wife, Carolyn, he is survived by his devoted children, Kathleen Trowbridge and her husband, Mark, of North Attleboro, Kimberly Zogalis and her husband, Michael, of North Attleboro, Kerrin Woodward and her fiance, Randy Gould, of Middleboro, Kristen Plourde and her companion, Frederick Babcock, of Westwood, and James L. Kelly Jr. and his wife, Tracy, of North Attleboro. His sisters and brother, Patricia Dawson, Paula Kavali, and Paul Kelly, all in Ohio; his cousin and best friend, Joe Kelly and his wife, Margie, in Ohio; his former wife, Nancy Kelly of North Attleboro; 10 grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Wednesday, May 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St., (off Route 140, Taunton Avenue), Norton. Funeral services and burial are private. In lieu of flowers, Jim's family has requested that donations be made in his memory to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or to the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, 54 Nashua St., Milford, N.H. 03055-3717.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 30 May 2005] Kelly, Raymond P., Sr., 77, of Coventry died Saturday at the home of his son, Raymond P. Kelly, Jr. of Warwick. He was the husband of Mary Marie (Harrington) Kelly. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Nora M. (McMahon) Kelly, Sr. He had lived in Coventry for 20 years and had previously resided in Warwick. Mr. Kelly had worked at Griggs and Browne, Inc., for 30 years before retiring as vice president in 1990. He was a former employee of Cranston Print Works. Besides his wife and son, Raymond, Mr. Kelly leaves another son, Michael P. Kelly of Chepachet. 2 daughters, Debra A. Giacomini of Warwick and Kathleen M. Goulet of Coventry. 1 brother, Charles E. Kelly, Jr. of Warwick. 8 grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Funeral Tuesday, relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Kevin Church, Sandy Lane, Warwick at 10 A.M. Burial in St. Ann Cemetery. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 31 May 2005] Kelly, Thomas P., 70, of Gardiner Road, died Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Janet M. (Bernard) Kelly. They had been married for the past 4 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Richard J. and Mary C. (Carroll) Kelly, he had lived in Richmond for the past 13 years. He had also lived in West Warwick for many years, and was raised in the Mount Pleasant Section of Providence. Mr. Kelly was a custodian for the Scituate School Department for the past 7 years, retiring last Friday. He had also been a ship fitter for the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Company, in North Kingstown and Groton, for many years. He had also worked for the former arragansett Brewery. He was a USMC veteran of the Korean War, and a member of the American Legion Post 12, North Kingstown, and the Nelson-Mack-Narragansett Post 4651, Cranston. He was the former President of the Hillside Co-op Park, Richmond. Besides his wife, he leaves 2 sons; Richard T. Kelly, and Timothy P. Kelly, two daughters; Colleen A. Kelly, and Cathleen M. Janicki, all of West Warwick, a sister; Helen Curran, of Providence, two step-children; John Specht, of Warwick, Charlene Landry, of Paramount, California, 10 grandchildren , 2 great-grandchildren, and his former wife, Joan (McCann) Kelly, of West Warwick. The funeral will be held Thursday, at 8:15 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, (Rt.117) Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Mary Church, 437 Carolina Back Road, Charlestown. Burial, with military honors, will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Wednesday, 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rhode Island Special Olympics, 33 College Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886, in his memory, will be appreciated. 

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 2 June 2005] Kelly, Dale J., 71, of Cranston , died suddenly Wednesday at Miriam Hospital in Providence . He was the loving husband of Janice Mary Kelly. A lifelong resident of Cranston , he was the son of the late James and Florence (Fisette) Kelly. Mr. Kelly served in the United States Army stationed in Germany from 1956 to 1958. He was a graduate of Bryant College . Mr. Kelly was a General Contractor and the owner of DJK Contractors for 30 years. He also was a bartender at many local establishments, where he had made many lifelong friends. Besides his wife he leaves three sons; Dale J., Jr., of Richmond, ME, David H., of Warwick and Joseph A. of St. Petersburg, FL, three daughters; Kathleen M. Kelly-Sullivan of Narragansett, Barbara K. Wheaton of Yarmouth, ME, and Kristen K. Ciambrone of Ashland, MA, two sisters; Marilyn Lang of Scituate and Barbara Johnston of University Heights, OH. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was the former husband of Barbara (Fitzpatrick) Kelly of Cranston. Funeral Saturday at 7:45 a.m. from the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., at Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 9:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 237 Garden Hills Dr., Cranston. Calling Hours Friday 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery , Cranston . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place , Memphis , TN 38105-1943.

KELLY [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Sep 2005, Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 7 Sep 2005] Portsmouth - Elizabeth M. Kelly died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, September 6, 2005, one week shy of her 98th birthday. She was the daughter of the late Bernard F. and Sadie (Donnelley) Kelly. Born in Apponaug, Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Pawtucket until moving to Portsmouth three years ago. Miss Kelly graduated from St. Xaviers Academy , Providence , received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emmanuel College , Boston and a Masters Degree in Health Education from M.I.T. Her teaching career in Pawtucket spanned four decades, including serving as chairperson of the Science Department at Shea High School until her retirement. She frequently recounted stories of past students she remembered so fondly. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters at their summer home in Newport , "Renfrew" as she lovingly called it with a smile. She also enjoyed traveling and outings with her friends. She was a member of the Woman's Guild of St. Mary's Church in Seekonk and St. Margaret's Leisure Group Rumford. She is predeceased by her sisters Mary A. Kelly, Martha B. Kelly, Winifred (Kelly) Hart and her niece Mary "Honey" (Hart) Fitzgerald. She leaves her nephew Brian S. Hart and his wife Elaine of Seekonk; their daughters Meaghan (Hart) Mahoney and Maura Hart; and a nephew-in-law Robert C. Fitzgerald of Portsmouth and many cousins and friends. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, Friday, September 9, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in St. Mary's Church, Coyle Drive, Seekonk, MA at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the family lot at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Thursday, September 8, 2005, 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home. 

KELLY [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, New Bedford MA Standard Times, Saturday 8 Oct 2005] Attleboro -- Thomas Michael Kelly III, 41, of Emory Street , Attleboro , a native of New Bedford and former Taunton resident, died on Friday, Oct. 7 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro . Born in New Bedford on June 27, 1964, he was a son of Thomas Michael Kelly Jr. and Mary Agnes (Daigle) Kelly of North Attleboro. He resided in Attleboro for many years after having been raised and educated in Taunton . Mr. Kelly was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed as a laborer in the construction industry for many years before becoming disabled. He treasured the time spent with his beloved nieces and nephews. A man of strong religious convictions, he enjoyed attending Bible study with friends and demonstrated a strong spirituality. His family and friends will remember him as a loving soul who went above and beyond to help anyone in need of assistance. A longtime volunteer for the Attleboro Area Council of Churches, Mr. Kelly often volunteered his time at many of the organization's soup kitchens throughout the area. In addition to his parents, he leaves four sisters, Donna Kelly of North Attleboro, Ellen Colon of Attleboro , Maureen Kelly of Attleboro and Stella Brown of Attleboro ; three brothers, John Kelly of Attleboro , Michael Kelly of Tampa , Fla. , and Howard Kelly of South Kingston , Mass. ; and many adoring nieces and nephews. He was the uncle of the late Scott Michael Kelly, who died on March 10, 2004. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to the funeral on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 9 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at 10 in the Commonwealth Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave. , Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro . Burial arrangements are incomplete. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Thomas' name may be made to the Thomas M. Kelly III Memorial Fund of the Attleboro Area Council of Churches, Pine Street , Attleboro , MA 02703 .

KELLY [ Providence RI Journal, Friday 21 Oct 2005] Kelly, John P., October 19, 2005. Husband of Barbara V. (Talty) Kelly. Father of Patricia, Christopher, and Jonathan Kelly, brother of Hugh McKenna, grandfather of Shailyn and Tyler Kelly, father of the late Linda Kelly, brother of the late Mary Ellen and Margaret McKenna and Anna Kelly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 9:00 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, Broad Street , Cumberland . Calling hours will be on Sunday from 4-7 in the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Avenue , Lincoln . Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street , Pawtucket , RI 02860 would be appreciated. 

KELLY [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 30 Oct 2005] Kelly -- Entered into rest Thursday, October 27, 2005, Jay R. Kelly, 40, of Fall River . Following cremation, a gathering of family & friends will take place Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Patriots Club, Shove St. Tiverton. Donations may be made to Diabetes Assn., PO Box 1525 , Fall River MA 02722 . Funeral arrangements entrusted to Auclair Funeral Home.

KELLY (CONNERY) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 Nov 2005] Kelly, Dale Loveland, beloved wife of William E. Kelly, Jr., mother of John Kelly and wife Misty, daughter of Walter and Doris Connery, sister of Charles and David Connery passed away October 27, 2005 at her home in The Woodlands, Texas. Dale was born in Rhode Island on April 19, 1946 and married Bill on April 27, 1968 in North Kingstown, RI. She was a faithful, active member of The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church. Her indomitable spirit, love of life, family and friends was an inspiration to all who knew her. Dale touched everyone she met with her caring and kindness. The world was a better place for her presence and is in sorrow for her passing. Visitation was held on Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wickford Baptist Church, Main Street, Wickford, Rhode Island and Sunday, November 20, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church, 4881 West Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dale's memory to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265 or the Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church, 4881 West Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77381. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 8 Nov 2005] Kelly, Margaret M., 100, of Mettatuxet Road, died Sunday at Scallop Shell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (McGuire) Kelly. Miss Kelly had worked in the accounting office of SS Kresge Co, now K-Mart. Survived by nephew, Neil Murphy and niece Catherine Adams. She was sister of the late Madeline Murphy, Robert and Myles Kelly. The Funeral will be held Saturday 8 AM from the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM in St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland Street, Narragansett. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 10 Nov 2005] Kelly, Thomas H. Jr., 86, of Rosegarden Street, Warwick, died on Sunday, November 6, 2005 at home. He was the husband of Lydia (Milone) Kelly. Born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas H. and Anna J. (O'Connor) Kelly, he lived in Warwick for 50 years. Mr. Kelly was employed at the Narragansett Brewery in Cranston for 30 years before retiring in 1982. He was previously employed at the Olive Street Garage on the East Side of Providence. He served as a Master Sergeant with the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a past commander of the former Cahill Post V.F.W. in Providence. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Linda J. Kelly-Petrarca of Westfield, NJ; a son, Thomas H. Kelly, III of Kennesaw, GA; five grandchildren, three nieces and four nephews. He was the brother of the late Jane Wagner, Margaret Downes, and Ann Sherman. His funeral will be held on Saturday, November 12, 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. Peter Church, 350 Fair Street, Warwick. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 and 7-9 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 St. Peter School, 120 Mayfair Road, Warwick, RI 02888. 

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 24 Nov 2005] Kelly, Dorothy M., 81, of Smith Street, North Providence, a retired Library Aide for the Marion Mohr Library in Johnston, died Monday, November 21, 2005 at Fatima Hospital. Born in Hartford, CT. A daughter of the late John C. and Helen (Roche) Kelly, she had been a resident of North Providence since 1991 and previously lived in Greenville and Stone Creek, CT. She was a member of St. Lawrence Church. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Alice Hoyer and Helen Moore. Her funeral was private.

KELLY (McGOUGH) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 20 Jan 2006] Kelly, Mary E., 78, formerly of Stone Ave., Warwick, passed away Monday at the Scandinavian Home in Cranston. She was the wife of the late Donald J. Kelly. Born in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Walter V. and Mary E. (Burke) McGough. She was a former communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church in Warwick. She was a longtime employee of the Department of Social Security for the U.S. Government. She was the sister in law of James L. and Robert F. Kelly, both of Florida, aunt of Irene Arcand of Lincoln, David F. and Paul Kelly both of Florida, Robert Kelly of NH. Also longtime friend of Sister Georganne (Pearson) S.S.N.D. of Dover, NH. Funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., at Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. celebrated at St. Paul Church of Edgewood, One St. Paul Pl., Cranston. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence, RI. Family and friends are invited and may call Saturday morning 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to School Sister's of Notre Dame, 345 Belden Hill Rd., Wilton, CT 06897-3898. 

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 26 Jan 2006] Kelly, James L. 'Red', 85, of Dover Lane, Spring Hill, Florida, died suddenly Tuesday at home. He was the husband of the late Sara E. 'Sally' (Willis) Kelly. Born in Providence, a son of the late John and Margaret (Sullivan) Kelly, he had lived on Gentian Avenue, Providence, for many years before moving to Florida 18 years ago. Red was a Brakeman/Conductor for the New York New Haven, Penn Central, ConRail and Amtrak Railroad Companies for 51 years retiring in 1988. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII serving in the PT Boat Service at Davisville, RI and in the European Theater from 1943 to 1945. He leaves two sons, Major David F. Kelly (U.S. Army Retired) of Petersburg, Virginia, Paul G. Kelly, with whom he lived, of Spring Hill, Florida; a brother, Robert F. Kelly, of West Palm Beach, Florida; two granddaughters, Faith Marie Kelly, and Kathryn B. Kelly; two great grandchildren, Lauryn Kelly and Owen Hanson, all in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. He was the brother of the late Donald Kelly. The funeral will be held Saturday, at 8 a.m., from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in Saint Augustine Church, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial, with military honors in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Friday 4-7 p.m.

KELLY [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 7 Feb 2006] Kelly -- of Dartmouth, February 5, 2006, Robert F., 66 husband of Elaine M. (Martin) Kelly. Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Thursday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church, South Dartmouth at 10 AM. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 N. Main St., Suite 104, Natick, MA 01760.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 13 Feb 2006] Kelly, Kathleen M., 92, of Mt. View Drive, Cranston, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2006. She was a resident of Cranston for 25 years, previously living in Providence. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Owen and Catherine (Dwyer) Kelly. She was the sister of the late Margaret M. Carroll, Owen, Thomas, and John Kelly. Miss Kelly attended Providence schools and Bryant University. She had been employed as an executive secretary at the former Providence Wholesale Drug Company for 43 years retiring in 1979. She was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Cranston and involved in the Rosary & Altar Sodality. She was a member of the Western Cranston Garden Club and volunteered and was an office holder of the Sargent Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed crocheting, playing piano, reading, fashion, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her niece, Patricia A. D'Ambra. She leaves several other nieces and nephews and her good friends, Virginia Wilcox and Pat Metcalfe. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Hope Center, 25 Brayton Ave., Cranston, RI 02920 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Nardolillo Funeral Home. 

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 28 Feb 2006] Kelly, Nancy A., 47, passed away Sunday at Kent Hospital after a long illness. She was the beloved daughter of Helen (Horsfield) Kelly and the late James N. Kelly. Born in Providence she resided in North Providence for most of her life before moving to West Warwick. Nancy graduated from St. Patrick High School and Swain School of Design. She attended Pratt Institute in New York and was an extremely talented artist. She is also survived by a brother, Matthew J. Kelly of North Providence, sisters, Ellen Kerzer of Providence and Leslie Pratt of East Greenwich, sister in law Amy Kelly of Smithfield and nieces and nephews. Nancy was the sister of the late Mark and Sean Kelly. Her funeral service will be held Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Avenue. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-7 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to ARC of Northern RI, c/o Child and Family Services, 1 Cumberland St., 4th Floor, Woonsocket, RI 02895 will be appreciated. 

KELLY (HANNON) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 28 Mar 2006] Kelly, Elizabeth (Hannon), 90, of Matarese Hills Road, passed away peacefully on March 23 in Hospice Care at Westerly Hospital. She was born in Providence on April 21, 1915, the daughter of the late Patrick J. Hannon and Mary (Barrett) Hannon. She was the beloved wife of the late John P. Kelly for more than 50 years. She is survived by a son, John J. Kelly of Boston; a daughter, Jean M. O'Neill of Westerly, and two sisters, Mary Brennan of North Kingstown, and Veronica Marshall of Sarasota, Florida. She was predeceased by four brothers and one sister. She also leaves grandchildren, Kelly Albertine of Coral Gables, Florida; Lisa Barton of Fairfield, Connecticut, and Lisa Smith of North Providence, along with four great-grandchildren and a host of beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. She retired as a library assistant at the University of Rhode Island in 1984 to enjoy travel and sailing with her husband. She enjoyed the Westerly shore and was an avid reader all her life. Visitation Saturday, April 1, 4-7 PM at Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. A memorial service to celebrate Elizabeth's life will be held later this spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Westerly Public Library. 

KELLY [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, April 2006] Middletown - Michael J. Kelly, 92, of 50 Trout Drive, Middletown, RI, formerly of 51 Annandale Road, Newport, RI, died Friday, April 14, 2006 at home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Tiernan) Kelly. Born in Newport, RI, on September 19, 1913, he was the son of the late Mortimer and Ellen (Donnelly) Kelly. Mr. Kelly was a graduate of DeLaSalle Academy and ran the cafeteria for several years, before joining the United States Navy for World War II. After the war he worked for S. Adelson and Newport Tobacco until his retirement in 1978. Mr. Kelly was a member of the Newport Elks and the Newport Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of Hazards Beach. Besides his wife of 64 years he is survived by his children, James M. Kelly of Clifton, VA, Paula Bertolotti of Cos Cob, CT, and Penny Collins of Sparta, NJ; his grandchildren Christy Kelly, Kerry Kelly, Amy Adorney, Sarah Trager, Michael Bertolotti, Leah Bertolotti, Jena Bertolotti, Philip Collins, Matthew Collins, Daniel Collins and Kelly Collins; and five great-grandchildren. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at 9 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 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 today, April 17, 2006, from 4-8 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home. Donations in his memory may be made to Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or to Middletown Rescue Wagon Fund, 239 Wyatt Road, Middletown, RI 02842.

KELLY [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Wednesday 3 May 2006] Kelly - of Raynham and Taunton, Thomas F. Kelly. Son of Theresa (Kirk) Kelly of Houston, TX and the late Donald Kelly. Brother of Maureen McKenney of Raynham, Christine Kelly of TX, Kate Crow of TX, Theresa Kelly Christie of TX, Daneily Kelly of TX, James Kelly of TX and the late Michael Kelly. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anns Church, Raynham, on Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 10 AM. Visiting Hours: Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave., (Route 138 South) Taunton.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 16 May 2006] Kelly, SSGT Dale James Jr., 48, Richmond, ME, heroically lost his life in battle in Iraq on May 6, 2006, after his convoy was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device. Dale has gone to sit at the feet of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born to Barbara (Fitzpatrick) and Dale James Kelly on November 30, 1957 in Stutgart, Germany where his father was serving in the Army. Shortly after graduating from Cranston High School, he joined the Rhode Island Air National Guard 143 Tactical Airlift Group as a Loadmaster. While serving the first nine years of his military career, he met and married his soulmate, Nancy Cabral, also a member of the 143rd Tactical Airlift Group. They were married on December 20, 1980 at the Church of the Transfiguration in Cranston, R.I. They renewed their vows and everlasting love at their 25th wedding anniversary on December 17, 2005, shortly before his deployment to Iraq. Dale a faithful and loving husband, devoted father, brother, son and nephew, spiritual leader and leader of men, will be remembered most for his uncanny ability to use humor as a tool through all difficult situations and his willingness to rise to any occasion God placed before him. He navigated his way through life's hardships burying a son, a father, two grandfathers and two grandmothers, as well as all of the day to day hardships of living a humble middle-class life. He lived life one day at a time and would always start his morning with a prayer that God would direct his thoughts and actions. Every life he touched from the scouting world, to the work environment at BIW, to his church, St. Paul's in Brunswick, to the Recovery Community, to the soldiers he served with in two states and two branches of the armed forces, and to his family, friends and neighbors, all were enriched by his presence. This is a loss to many but a reminder to all, to hold dear to us what is important, to live our lives as sober, believing, obedient men and women and to Ascend to Victory in all situations to the glory of a power much greater than us. Dale is survived by his wife of 25 years, Nancy L. Kelly of Richmond; three children, Julie Trainor and her husband Will of Norridgewock, Christopher Kelly of Hallowell and Jennifer Huppe and her husband Michel of Brewer; three grandchildren, Alexis Trainor of Yarmouth, and Emileigh and Elizabeth Trainor of Norridgewock; his siblings, Kathleen Kelly Sullivan, her husband John E. 'Jay' and their son Jack of Narragansett, R.I., David H. Kelly, his wife Trisha and their son Dawson of Warwick, R.I., Barbara Wheaton, her husband J. Timothy and their children Matthew, Lindsay and Bennett of Yarmouth, Joseph Kelly, his companion Dawn Altman and his children Brittany and Cameron of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Kristen Kelly Ciambrone, her husband William and their sons William and Jason of Ashland, MA; his mother, Barbara Kelly of Cranston, R.I.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and all of his family of friends of Bill W. He is predeceased by his son Michael John Kelly, by his father Dale J. Kelly, Sr.; and survived by his father's wife, Jan Kelly of Cranston, R.I., by grandparents James H. and Florence Kelly, and Hugh W. and Barbara Fitzpatrick. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 18th from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, May 19th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at The Fortin Group Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 217 Turner Street, Auburn, Maine (207-783-8545). A Military Funeral will be held to honor Dale's sacrifice for our Country on Saturday, May 20th at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on 27 Pleasant Street in Brunswick. Interment will follow at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd, Augusta. In memory of Dale and his service to his country, the family requests that any donations made in his memory be in the form of supplies and support for our troops who are still in Iraq, fighting the war that Dale believed in and gave his life to support. Make checks payable to 3/172 Mountain Infantry Company, 133 Elm Street, Brewer, ME 04412. 

KELLY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Wednesday 24 May 2006] Fairhaven — Charles A. Kelly, 82, of McGann Terrace in Fairhaven, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2006, at Alden Court Nursing Center in Fairhaven, formerly of North Miami, Florida. He was born in New Bedford, MA on November 27, 1923, the son of the late Peter and Mary (Donegan) Kelly, he was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict with the United States Navy as a gunners mate and was very proud of his military service. Mr. Kelly worked as a probation officer for the Dade County Sheriffs Department for many years before retiring several years ago. He was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Fort Phoenix Post 2892 in Fairhaven. He is survived by his good friend, Charles Stewart of Acushnet, MA and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Catherine Higginson, Alice Sylvia, Mary Gonsalves, and Joseph Kelly. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Friday at 11am in Saint Mary's Cemetery New Bedford, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Memorial donations in his memory to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250. All arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Donaghy Funeral Home, 465 County Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts.

KELLY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 1 June 2006] Fall River — William H. Kelly, Jr., 60, of Westport, died May 30, 2006, unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Ferreira) Kelly, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, the son of Leona (Lavoie) Kelly Martin of Westport, he lived in New Bedford and Westport most of his life. He was a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, class of 1963, and a graduate of Concord College and Johnson & Wales University. Mr. Kelly taught data processing in local high schools and Bristol Community College. In his retirement, he drove his fish truck to unload boats in the area. He was an avid golfer at the Whaling City Golf Course and was active in youth sports. Mr. Kelly coached and managed local Little League, Pony and Teener League baseball and loved helping out Pee Wee football. Mr. Kelly loved helping out his grandchildren with sports and school. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War in communication as a special radio intelligence operator. Survivors include his wife; his mother; 2 sons, Timothy Kelly and James Kelly, both of Dartmouth; a daughter, Kathryn (Kelly) Rezendes of New Bedford; a brother, Peter Martin of Middleboro; 11 grandchildren, Matthew, Meghan, Luke, Seth, Evan, Erin, Drew, Kelsey, Will, Lauren and Sarah; and a niece and several nephews. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM in St. George Church, Westport. Burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery will be private. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to any Youth Athletic Association of your choice. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. 

KELLY [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Providence RI Journal, Friday 28 July 2006] Of Dighton, July 26, 2006, Amanda A. Kelly, 11 years old. Daughter of Karen Capelo-Zankul of Dighton, Michael Kelly of Taunton. Sister of Rachel Zankul. Step-daughter of Sam Zankul. Granddaughter of Zelia Capelo, Kenneth and Mary Ann Kelly and the late Arthur Capelo. Niece of Rich and Nancy Capelo, Tommy and Grace Capelo, Carl Capelo, Kelly and Jay Bettencourt and Kevin Kelly all of Taunton. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held from the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave. (Route 138 South) Taunton at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Annunciation of the Lord Church at 10 AM. Visiting Hours on Sunday from 4 to 8 PM. Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes School, 52 First St., Taunton, MA 02780.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 Aug 2006] Kelly, Joseph H., 92, of Ten Rod Road, died Saturday at South County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Florence (McCurdy) Kelly. Born in Charlestown, he was a son of the late Patrick and Exilda (Boray) Kelly. Mr. Kelly was a US Army veteran serving in WWII. He and his brother were the owners of J&J Motors in Kenyon before retiring. He leaves his daughter, Sharon K. Sumner of North Kingstown; a grandson, Ryan Wilson of Warwick; and two great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Joseph H. Kelly, Jr. and was the brother of the late John P. Kelly. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. Burial with Military Honors will be in Elm Grove Cemetery, North Kingstown. Visiting hours Monday 5-7 p.m. 

KELLY (TEAGUE) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 22 Sep 2006] Kelly, Anna M. (Teague), 78, of Devils Foot Rd., North Kingstown, formerly of Horace St., Providence, died unexpectedly Wednesday at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Kelly. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Francis P. and Mary A. (Duignan) Teague. She was a lifelong resident of the city of Providence before moving to North Kingstown a few years ago. Mrs. Kelly was employed with the State of RI Department of Temporary Disability for 15 years before retiring in 1994. She was an alumnae of St. Patrick High School, Class of '46, a member and past president of the Irish Ceilidhe Club of RI and a member of Ireland's 32 Club. She is survived by a daughter, Eileen M. Kennedy and her husband Edward R. of Saunderstown; two grandsons, Daniel P. Kennedy of North Providence and John F. Kennedy and his wife Beth of Milton, MA; two sisters, Margaret V. Flynn of North Providence and Kathleen T. Henry of Providence and several nieces and nephews. She was sister of the late Elizabeth R. Kennedy and James P. Teague. Her funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 a.m. from the James J. Gallogly & Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Clement Church, Long St., Warwick at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours: Sunday 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributuions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, c/o Suzette Defond, 1150 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI 02920, in her memory would be appreciated. 

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 27 Sep 2006] Kelly, James F., 81, of Avalon Nursing Home, formerly of Leander Street, Providence, died September 26, 2006 at home. He was the beloved husband of Helen V. (Smith) Kelly. Born in Providence, a son of the late Henry S. and Louise F. (Birmingham) Kelly, he had been a resident of Providence before moving to Warwick in 2004. Mr. Kelly was employed for the City of Providence Water Department before retiring. He was a WWII Army veteran and a former member of the RIANG. Besides his wife he is survived by his brothers-in-law, Charles Smith of Providence, William Smith and his wife, Patricia, of Warwick and 12 nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Henry and Robert Kelly. His 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 in St. Benedict Church, Beach Ave., at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Assumption Church, 791 Potters Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907 will be appreciated.

KELLY [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Tuesday 17 Oct 2006] Kelly - October 15, 2006. William Hugh Kelly of Plymouth, aged 70 years. Former husband of Joan (Saccocia) Kelly. Father of Kenneth W. and his wife Stacey Kelly, Kathryn Bond, brother of Barbara C. Sylvia, cousin of Karen Oliveira, 9 grand children. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in Sacred Heart Church, Centre St., Middleboro on Thurs. at 10 am. Visiting Hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations to the M.S.P.C.A., 1300 West Elm St. Ext., Brockton, MA 02301 in his memory would be appreciated. Arrangements are being handled by the Ashley Funeral Home, Middleboro.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 27 Dec 2006, Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Dec 2006] South Kingstown - John Bernard “Barney” Kelly, Sr., 88, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at South County Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Arlena Mills Kelly. They were married for 59 years. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late William and Katherine (Greene) Kelly. Mr. Kelly graduated from De La Salle Academy in Newport in 1936. Prior to serving in WWII, Mr. Kelly worked at the Newport Torpedo Station. He served in the United States Coast Guard aboard the Cutter Eastwind and Nogak in the North Atlantic. Mr. Kelly retired from Quonset Point Naval Air Station after 25 years as an Aviation Metalsmith. Mr. Kelly was a communicant of St. James Chapel in Charlestown where he served as lector for many years. He was a member of the American Society for Dowsers. He was an avid reader and enjoyed baking and gardening, but most enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his seven children, Katherine McCarty of St. Joseph, MI; Karen Roebuck of Wakefield, RI; Colleen Palazio of Smithfield, RI; Kristina Kelly-Shumate of Wakefield, RI; Karla Kelly-Prigmore of Danville, CA; John B. Kelly, Jr. of Charlestown, RI; and Michael Kelly of Durham, NC. Mr. Kelly has 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was brother to the late Katherine Manning and Thomas and William Kelly. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 27, 2006, 4-7 p.m. at Forbes Funeral Home, 28 Columbia Street, Wakefield. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, December 28, 2006, at 10 a.m. in St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck School House Road, Charlestown, RI 02813, followed by a graveside service with full Military Honors at New Fernwood Cemetery in Kingston. In recognition of the kindness and support for their father, the family suggests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Visiting Nurse Services Home Health Services, 14 Woodruff Avenue, Suite 7, Narragansett, RI 02889 or South County Hospital (Cardiac Rehabilitation Center), 100 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879. 

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 27 Jan 2007] Kelly, John F. 'Bud', Jr., 65, January 25, 2007. Father of Terri Kelly King and her husband Patrick of Tiverton and John F. Kelly, III of Pawtucket. Brother of the late Ann Marie Rossi and Jean 'Kelly' Burns. Funeral Monday at 8 a.m. from William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Avenue. Interment, Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 5-8 P.M.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 14 Feb 2007] Kelly, Francis H., 80, of Acorn Court, died Monday at South County Hospital. He was the husband of Gloria R. (Caldarone) Kelly. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Harold T. and Agnes H. (McMahon) Kelly. Mr. Kelly was an Officer in the U.S. Army for twenty-six years, serving in W.W. II, Korea and Vietnam, before retiring in 1987. He was a member of D.A.V., the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 325 and was a communicant of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. Besides his wife he leaves his children, James H. Kelly of VA, Terrance M. Kelly of South Kingstown, Kevin J. Kelly of North Kingstown, Frances R. Day of Lisbon NH, Christine M. Kelly of Sturbridge, MA, Catherine M. Bond of Arlington, TX and MaryBeth Krupinski of Woodstock, CT; twelve grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was brother of the late Patricia Matthew. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 10:00 AM in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 864 Pt. Judith Rd., Narragansett. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Thursday 7-9 PM in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St. Wakefield. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to D.A.V. , One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 16 Feb 2007] Kelly, Raymond, W., 68, a retired assembler for Leviton Mfg. and a US Air Force veteran, died February 15, 2007. A son of the late Edward and Agnes (Peloquin) Kelly, he was the brother of Francis E. Kelly and his wife, Gladys, of Warwick and uncle of 3 nieces and 1 nephew and several great-nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Edward Kelly and Mildred VeVerka. Funeral and burial were private. Arrangements with Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 23 March 2007] Kelly, William G., 76, a retired machinist, of Berkshire Place passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007 in Roger William's Hospital. Born in Providence a son of the late William G. and Gladys (Ayer) Kelly. Mr. Kelly was the brother of Janet K. Dodge of Cranston, Dorothy Gordon of Pawtucket, the late Alice J. Galligan and James F. Kelly. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. His funeral and burial will be private. Funeral arrangements made with ‘Woodlawn’ Funeral Home.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 19 April 2007] Kelly, John A. 'Grumpy', 70, of Progress Street, died Tuesday. He was the husband of Margaret 'Sally' (Barter) Kelly. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late John J. and Teresa H. (Murtagh) Kelly. He retired from the Central Falls School Department as the maintenance supervisor. He served in the US Army and Coast Guard. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Deb and her husband, John Matteson; Peggy 'PJ', and her husband Steve Johnson. He was the devoted 'Grumpy' for his two grandchildren, Casey Johnson and Andrew Matteson. Two sisters, Maureen Gomes and Bernadette Favata, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Dolores Kelly. His funeral will be held Saturday at 9am from the Keefe Funeral Home, 1035 Lonsdale Ave., Central Falls with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew Church, Dexter Street, at 10am with Military Honors. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Friday 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Sr. Bea's Ministry, c/o Holy Spirit Catholic Community, 1030 Dexter Street, Central Falls RI 02863. Burial will be private in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 24 July 2007] Kelly, Frederick E., 83, of Woodcliffe Ave., died July 21, 2007 at the Golden Crest Nursing Centre. He was the husband of Loretta (Miller) Kelly. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Fred and Gladys (Furlong) Kelly. A self-employed roofer until his retirement, he served with the US Army during WWII. Besides his wife, he leaves a sister, Gladys Picard. He was brother of the late Esther Greene. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 AM from the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Mary, Mother of Mankind Church. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 12 Sept 2007] Kelly Sr., Fred A., 78, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007, from complications related to his five-year battle with colon cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend and he will be loved and missed forever. Fred is the son of the late Patrick Joseph and Helena (Lee) Kelly, and brother of the late Francis Lee and Patrick Joseph Kelly, Jr. A lifelong resident of Cumberland, Fred was born at his family home on Mendon Road, formerly the Cumberland Hill Inn, which was run by his mother, an exceptional cook and hostess and lived there for nearly 60 years. He graduated from Cumberland High School in 1947. He wanted to be a veterinarian, but circumstances at the time prevented him from doing so. He worked for Nelson Trucking for 27 years, and then Forte Brothers Construction until he retired in 1988 to pursue a new career as a constable for the Rhode Island court system. His first love was spending time with his family and friends, but he also enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and tinkering around his house and property. An accomplished handyman with an affection for duct tape, Fred spent countless hours working in his garage, barn, and basement. Within his family, Fred was famous for his hours-long trips to Vose Hardware store located across the street from his house on Mendon Road. His father was a sulkie racer and horse trainer and Fred shared with him a lifelong love of horses. At his Mendon Road home, Fred and his family kept, cared for, and enjoyed riding a number of horses, including his eldest son's beloved Shetland pony, Poncho, who was a member of the Kelly family for nearly 30 years. Fred married his high school sweetheart, Lucy Forte, and they shared a loving and enduring partnership for 56 years. The couple had four children together and built a happy, loving, and welcoming home for friends and family alike. In 1987, they sadly sold Fred's family homestead to move a mile down the road onto Nate Whipple Highway. Not one to take the easy way out, Fred masterminded the moving and remodeling of the Kelly's former neighbor's house - that of 'Old John' McLaughlin - instead of buying a new house. The four-plus hour video tape of the move entertained visitors to the Kelly's new house for many years. Fred lived in his old friend's house on Nate Whipple Highway until his death. Fred is survived by his eternal sweetheart, Lucy, and his four children and their spouses, Michael and Patti Kelly, Fred Jr. and Alicia Kelly, Mary (Kelly) and Steven Nawrocki, and Frances (Kelly) and Thomas Wilber. He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren, Kaitlin, Michael, Caroline, Freddy, Tommy, Andrea, Colin and a soon-to-be-born Baby Nawrocki with whom he shared his love and gift for storytelling. Mass of Christian Burial will he held on Friday, September 14th at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph's Church, Mendon Road, Cumberland. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Fred Kelly's memory to the Yawkey Cancer Center would be appreciated. Please mail to: Yawkey Cancer Center, Development Office, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114-2792. 

KELLY [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 3 Oct 2007] Joseph E. Kelly, age 55, of 4980 N. Main St. Son of the late Joseph N. and Claire (Cunningham) Kelly. Passed away Oct. 1, 2007. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, a lifelong resident of Fall River, a 1970 graduate of Bishop Connelly H.S. and a Red Sox and Patriots fan. Before retiring, he was a Material Mgr. for Heat Transfer Co. and previously Aluminum Press. Besides his companion Rosita (Monnot) Snyder, he is survived by 2 brothers: Robert L. and Alan J. Kelly of Fall River and a nephew. His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home Friday at 8:30 A.M. followed by a funeral mass in Immaculate Conception Church at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery.

KELLY (FITZPATRICK) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 14 Nov 2007] Kelly, Barbara A. (Fitzpatrick), 71, a resident of Waite Ave., Edgewood for many years, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2007, after an extended struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Hugh W. and Barbara (Jackson) Fitzpatrick. Barbara was a graduate of St. Pauls School, and graduated at the top of her class at St. Xavier High School. After raising her family, she returned to college and graduated with honors from RI College. She worked as a waitress for many years at the Conversations Restaurant and the former Golden Lantern. Intelligent and personable, she excelled at her work. More so, her work gave her flexibility to be at home to raise her six children and to care for her own mother in her mothers later years. An avid bowler, Barbara was a member of St. Pauls Womens Bowling League and there, she formed many lasting friendships. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and travel. A talented dancer, Barbara continued to enjoy dance and music well after the onset of her illness. A woman of enormous warmth and energy, she always gave support to those in need. Most of all, she was a devoted mother and grandmother, and the beloved center of her family circle. She was the mother of David H. Kelly of Warwick, Joseph A. Kelly of Parrish, FL, Kathleen M. Kelly-Sullivan of Narragansett, Barbara K. Wheaton of Yarmouth, ME and Kristen K. Ciambrone of Sudbury, MA, and the late Dale J. Kelly, Jr.; sister of Hugh W. Fitzpatrick, Jr. of Coventry, Joseph E. Fitzpatrick of Johnston, Paula M. McKeever of Cranston and the late Robert P. Fitzpatrick. Grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 2. She was the former wife of the late Dale J. Kelly, Sr. Funeral Friday at 9:00am from the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St. at Park Ave., Cranston, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00am in St. Paul Church of Edgewood, 1 St. Paul Pl., Cranston. Calling Hours Thursday 4-7 p.m. Burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to St. Pauls School Scholarship Fund, 1 St. Paul Pl., Cranston, RI 02905. 

KELLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 20 Feb 2008] Kelly, Thomas A., 71, of Nelson St., died Sunday at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of Rita C. (Richards) Mollicone-Kelly and the late Mary (Lynch) Kelly. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas J. and Anna (LaPointe) Kelly. Tom was an environmental enforcement officer for the City of Providence and was the producer, director and videographer for Kelly Vision, Channel 13 for Cox Communications. He was a Marine Corps Corporal during the Korean War. He later served with the Marine Corps Reserves for 6 years. He also leaves his son, Jack Kelly, 2 daughters, Kim Kelly-Walker and Betsy Rachiele, a grandson, Thomas A. Kelly, 4 brothers, John, Edward, Richard and Patrick Kelly, a step-daughter, Sandra Cheney, 3 step-grandchildren, Kristen, Nicole and Julian Cheney. He was the brother of the late Joseph W. Kelly, Bro. Robert H. Kelly, F.S.C. and Theresa Souza. Funeral services and Military honors will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the RI Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 301 South County Trail, Exeter. Arrangements by Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, Providence. 

KELLY (TIERNAN) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries Apr 2008] Middletown - Kathleen “Kay” (Tiernan) Kelly, 88, of Trout Drive, Middletown, RI, formerly of Annandale Road, Newport, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at St. Clare Home, Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Kelly. Born in Newport, RI, on July 12, 1919, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Buckley) Tiernan. Mrs. Kelly was a graduate of Rogers High School. She was a secretary for Newport Schools at Callender, Coggeshall and Lenthal Schools. She was a member of the Lady Hibernians, a member of Hazard's Beach for over fifty years, and a member of the "Four 'O Clock Girls" at Hazard's Beach. She was a volunteer at the St. Clare Home, the Newport Hospital Auxiliary, and the parent associations for the St. Philomena's School and the DeLa Salle Academy. Mrs. Kelly was also active in local politics with the Democratic Party. She is survived by her son Jay M. Kelly and his wife Jackie of Clifton, VA, her daughter Paula Bertolotti and her late husband Ernest of Cos Cob, CT, her daughter Penny Collins and her husband Phil of Sparta, NJ, and grandchildren Christy Kelly, Kerry Kelly, Amy Adorney, Sarah Trager, Michael Bertolotti, Leah Bertolotti, Jena Bertolotti, Philip Collins, Matthew Collins, Daniel Collins, Kelly Millet, and nine great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 8 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, followed by a Mass of Christian burial, at 9 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 Friday, April 25, 2008, from 4-7 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Clare Home, 309 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840.

KELVEY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 28 Sep 2003] Providence - William J. Kelvey Sr., 68, of Parnell Street, a retired manufacturing foreman, died Friday at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the husband of Geraldine M. (Dollmont) Kelvey. They had been married for 47 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Frank E. and Ellen M. (Anderson) Kelvey, he was a lifelong resident of the city. Mr. Kelvey had been a foreman at the Esten Paper Box Co. for 35 years before retiring in 1993. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, serving as a corporal. Mr. Kelvey had been a girls' softball coach in the Silver Lake Little League for many years, and a scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts for many years. He was a communicant of St. Anthony Church. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, William J. Kelvey Jr. of Pawtucket and John J. Kelvey of Cranston; five daughters, Donna M. Henriksen and Lisa M. Kelvey, both of Providence, Lori A. Christiansen of Central Falls, Cheryl A. Duhamel of Pawtucket and Wendy McKinney of Warwick; two sisters, Ellen Curley and Mary Couitt, both of Providence; and 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Frank E. Kelvey. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Anthony Church, 547 Plainfield St. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KENNEALLY [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Wed. 20 June 1906] The funeral of Bridget Kenneally occurred this morning from her late residence on County street, and was largely attended. There was a large number of floral tributes. A high mass of requiem was sung for the repose of her soul at the Church of the Immaculate Conception by Rev. Fr. McSweeney. The pallbearers were Jos. Smith, Frank and John McIntyre and Albert Robinson. The interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery.

KENNEALLY [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 27 Feb 1963] James A. Kenneally, husband of Mrs. Ann (Sullivan) Kenneally of Jamaica Plain, died today in Boston after a long illness. Born in this city, he was the son of the late William and the late Bridget (Sullivan) Kenneally, and resided here most of his life. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, James X. Kenneally of North Reading and Atty. Paul Kenneally of Dover, N.H.; a sister, Mrs. William F. (Agnes) Murphy of Tiverton; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held from the Robert Lawlor Funeral Home, South Huntington Avenue, Boston. Interment will be St. Patrick Cemetery, this city. Arrangements are incomplete.

KENNEDY [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 28 Jan 1882] Died… In this city, 22d inst., Martin Kennedy, aged 46 years.

KENNEDY [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 22 April 1882] Died… In Providence… 16th, Samuel Kennedy, 54.

KENNEDY [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 14 Oct 1882] Died… In New Bedford, 6th inst., Matthew Kennedy, 43.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 17 October 1944] Kennedy - In this city Oct. 16, Robert, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jane Harding, 1192 Westminster Street, Providence. Funeral from the chapel of Roy A. Stinson, 94 Beach Avenue, Conimicut, Thursday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m.

KENNEDY (BRUNEAU) [Fall River MA Herald News, Tues 19 Jan 1960] Mrs. Rose (Bruneau) Kennedy, wife of John A. Kennedy of 222 Morgan St., died this morning in a hospital here after a short illness. Born here, daughter of the late Napoleon and the late Alice (Foley) Bruneau, she was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral parish all her life. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, John E. Kennedy of Swansea and Joseph E. Kennedy of this city; a daughter, Mrs. Rose T. Carrita of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Burr of Conimicut, R.I., Mrs. Elizabeth Czerwinski of this city, and Mrs. Mary Lecour of this city, and five grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Thursday morning from the Jeffrey E. Sullivan Funeral Home, 550 Locust Street, with a solemn high mass of requiem at 9 in St. Mary's Cathedral. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Thurs 6 Sep 1973] Kennedy, Fred J., State Representative (ret.) September 3, 1973 in Wallum Lake, Foster. Husband of Ruth S. Steere) Kennedy. A Masonic Graveside Service will be held Thursday, September 6 at 2 p.m. in Moosup Valley Cemetery, Foster. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Ionic Lodge No. 28, F&AM or to the Moosup Valley Grange. Arrangements by the Gorton Home.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 28 Nov 1982] Kennedy, James A. November 25, 1982. Husband of Evelyn L. (Fortier) Kennedy. Residence 19 Rosanna Ave., Rumford. Funeral from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home.

KENNEDY (HUDSON) [East Bay RI Newspapers OnLine, 28 Mar 2002] Winifred R. Kennedy, 82, of Shore Drive died Friday, March 22, 2002, at Rhode Island Hospital after an illness. She was the wife of the late Eugene J. Kennedy. Born in Johnston, a daughter of the late George and Meurize (Feeley) Hudson, she had lived in Barrington for 31 years. Mrs. Kennedy was a contributor to the Marion Helpers in Stockbridge, Mass. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. She leaves three sons, Robert E. and Eugene J. Kennedy Jr., both of Riverside, and James J. Kennedy of Chesapeake Beach, Md.; a brother, Byron Hudson of Cranston, and eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Bertha Flynn, Irene Kelly and George and Frederick Hudson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 26, from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home in Riverside, with a Mass of Christian burial in St. Brendan's Church, Riverside. Burial followed in the Rhode Island Veterans' Cemetery, Exeter.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 13 Feb 2003] Foster - Arnold R. Kennedy, 82, of Woodpecker Hill Nursing Home, 2052 Plainfield Pike, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday at the home. He was the husband of Carol D. (Thoman) Kennedy of Foster. Born in Foster on March 28, 1920, a son of the late Arthur G. and Vivian H. (James) Kennedy, he had lived in Foster for 78 years before moving to the nursing home 4 years ago. Mr. Kennedy had been a truck driver with the former Eastern States Farmers Exchange, now Agway, for 37 years before retiring in 1982. He was a former member of the Moosup Valley Grange. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the 760th MP Battalion. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Ellen K.H. Wilkinson of West Greenwich and Wendy K. Molodich of Sterling, Conn.; a brother, Sydney J. Kennedy of Sterling; and three grandchildren. He was the father of the late Betty C. Kennedy-Tanner, and brother of the late Stanley A. Kennedy. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Burial will be private.

KENNEDY [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 25 Feb 2003] Kennedy, Mona Claire age 90 of Fall River formerly of Swansea, Feb. 23, 2003, daughter of the late Thomas F. Kennedy and the late Mary (Whitty) Kennedy, sister of Louise K. MacDonald and the late Catharine A. Kennedy and John J. Kennedy, aunt of Margaret O'Connell, Patricia Lynn and John J. Kennedy. Her Funeral Mass will be held Thurs. Feb. 27, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Margaret Mary Chapel of the Catholic Memorial Home 2446 Highland Ave. Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Her family will greet friends a half hour prior to her Funeral Mass from 9-9:30 in the Catholic Memorial Home. Arrangements are in the care of the Rose E. Sullivan & Waring Home 866 County St. Somerset. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. www.waring-sullivan.com. [Providence RI Journal Tuesday 25 Feb 2003] Fall River - Mona Claire Kennedy, 90, of Highland Avenue, and formerly of Richard Road, Swansea, a Shell Oil Co. retiree, died Sunday at the Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Whitty) Kennedy, she had lived in Swansea since 1955. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, in Fall River, and Fitchburg State Teachers College, in Fitchburg, Mass. Miss Kennedy had worked in the personnel department of Shell Oil Co. for many years before she retired. She was a former communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, in Swansea, where she had been a member of the Women's and Altar Guild. She was a member of the Fall River Catholic Women's Club. She leaves a sister, Louise K. MacDonald of Fall River; a nephew, John J. Kennedy of Liverpool, N.Y.; two nieces, Margaret O'Connell of Voorhees, N.J., and Patricia Lynn of Linwood, N.J.; four great-nieces; and five great-nephews. She was the sister of the late Catherine A. and John J. Kennedy. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Margaret Mary Chapel of the Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 26 Feb 2003] Mona Claire Kennedy, 90, of Highland Avenue, Fall River, formerly of Richard Road, Swansea, died Sunday at the Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Thomas Kennedy and the late Mary (Whitty) Kennedy, she had lived in Swansea since 1955. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Fall River and Fitchburg State Teachers College in Fitchburg. She was employed in the personnel department of Shell Oil Co. for many years. She was a former communicant of Our Lady of Fatima and a former member of its Woman's and Altar Guild. She was also a member of the Fall River Catholic Woman's Club and the AARP. She is survived by one sister, Louise K. MacDonald of Fall River; two nieces, Margaret O'Connell of Vorhees, N.J., and Patricia Lynn of Linwood, N.J.; one nephew, John J. Kennedy of Liverpool, N.Y.; four great nieces and five great nephews. She was also the sister of the late Catherine A. and John J. Kennedy. Arrangements are with the Rose E. Sullivan & Waring Home, 866 County St., Somerset.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 2 March 2003] Robert Warren Kennedy, 76, of Crystal River, Fla., formely of Riverside, a retired Navy captain and veteran of three wars, died Friday at Cypress Cove Care Center, Crystal River. He was the husband of Susan Kennedy. They had been married for 53 years. Born in Riverside, a son of the late William J. and Frances (Morrison) Kennedy, he had lived in Rhode Island and Annadale, Va., for 32 years before moving to Crystal River. Mr. Kennedy was a Navy veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, serving for 22 years, retiring as captain. He also was a U.S. Naval Academy Blue and Gold officer. He later had worked as a plant engineer at the Florida Power Crystal River nuclear plant from 1978 to 1980, and as a math teacher at Crystal River High School from 1981 to 1988 before retiring. He helped found the Navy Junior ROTC in 1971, which operated to 1978, at the Crystal River High School. He was a former scoutmaster for Troop 407, Crystal River, and a member of the Crystal River Civilian Club, Retired Teachers Association, and Crystal River United Methodist Church, where he taught adult Sunday school for many years. Besides his wife, he leaves five sons, William Kennedy of Fairfax, Va., James Kennedy of Crystal River, Matthew Kennedy of Sterling, Va., David Kennedy of Manchester, N.J., and Andrew Kennedy of Lecanto, Fla.; two sisters, Barbara Stone of Imperial Beach, Calif., and Frances J. Wood of Dundee, Fla.; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 5 p.m. in Crystal River (Fla.) United Methodist Church.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 6 March 2003] Warwick - Bruce J. Kennedy, 45, of West Shore Road, a construction business owner, died Sunday at home. He was the husband of Elise M. (Soares) Kennedy. Born in Warren, a son of Doris (Dusseault) Kennedy of Warren, and the late James Kennedy, he had lived in Warren and Westport before moving to Warwick eight years ago. Mr. Kennedy was the owner of the Crystoria Construction Co. for four years, and had been the owner of the former K&K Construction Co. He had been employed in the commercial and residential remodeling industry for the past 25 years. He was a member of the ESCS Golf League at the Cranston Country Club. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two daughters, Crystal F. Silvia of Warwick and Victoria E. Silva of Fall River; a son, Colby J. Kennedy, at home; a sister, Kathleen Tweedly of Pawtucket; a brother, Stephen Kennedy of Swansea; and two grandsons. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 11 a.m. in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane. Burial will be private. [East Bay Newspapers On-Line, 13 March 2003] Bruce J. Kennedy, 45, of West Shore Road, Warwick, died Sunday, March 2, 2003, unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Elise M. (Soares) Kennedy. Born in Warren, he was the son of Doris (Dusseault) Kennedy of Warren, and the late James A. Kennedy. He had lived in Warren and Westport before moving to Warwick eight years ago. Mr. Kennedy was the vice-president of Crystoria Construction Co., which had initially started in the East Bay area. Known as a hard worker with a strong work ethic, his compassion drove him to help others, even customers, in times of need, oftentimes working out barter arrangements in lieu of cash payments. Described by many as a man "who would give you the shirt off his back," Mr. Kennedy saw his business grow from a specialty in roofing and siding, to all phases of general contracting. His workers, likewise, respected him as a man who, due to his position, could delegate tasks, but often swung hammers and climbed ladders alongside employees. A devoted family man, Mr. Kennedy's main focus in life revolved around his children, grandchildren and immediate family members. He had enjoyed spending time with his late father, James A. Kennedy, and, more recently, cared for his parents' affairs. An avid golfer, he was a member of the ESCS Golf League at the Cranston Country Club in Warwick. He often contributed to charitable causes, recently helping to sponsor a golf tournament to benefit Miriam Hospital. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two daughters, Crystal F. Silvia of Warwick and Victoria E. Silva of Fall River; a son, Colby J. Kennedy at home; a sister, Kathleen Tweedly of Pawtucket; a brother, Stephen Kennedy of Swansea; grandsons Christopher J. and Ethan D. Silva; a nephew, Jonathan Kennedy, and niece, Stephanie Lynn Morris. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Mr. Kennedy on Friday, March 7, in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane, Warwick. Burial was private. A special memorial service hosted by his family will be held for Mr. Kennedy on Thursday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the William J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Warren. All who knew him are invited to attend. Flowers are respectfully and gratefully accepted. [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 6 March 2003] Bruce J. Kennedy, 45, of West Shore Road, Warwick, R.I., died Sunday at home. He was the husband of Elise M. (Soares) Kennedy. Born in Warren, R.I., a son of Doris (Dusseault) Kennedy of Warren and the late James Kennedy, he had lived in Warren and Westport before moving to Warwick eight years ago. Mr. Kennedy was the owner of Crystoria Construction Co., Warwick, for the past four years and the former K&K Construction Co. He was employed in the commercial and residential remodeling industry for the past 25 years. He was a member of the ESCS Golf League at the Cranston Country Club. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Crystal F. Silvia of Warwick and Victoria E. Silva of Fall River; a son, Colby J. Kennedy of Warwick; a sister, Kathleen Tweedly of Pawtucket, R.I.; a brother, Stephen Kennedy of Swansea; and two grandsons. Arrangements are by the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 22 March 2003] Providence - James Joseph Kennedy Jr., 77, of Humes Street, a retired truck driver, died Thursday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Irma E. (Skidds) Kennedy. They had been married for 52 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James J. Kennedy Sr. and Vora (Duffy) Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was a truck driver for liquid carbonics division of General Dynamics before retiring in 1967. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a ship's service mate third class aboard the Missouri. He was a lifetime member of the Mount Pleasant Post of Disabled American Veterans. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Susan Nelson of Warwick; a son, David Kennedy of Providence; a sister, Gladys Kennedy, and a brother, Charles Kennedy, both of Warwick; and four grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Edward Kennedy. The funeral will be at held Monday at 9 a.m. from Henault-Gallogly Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Ave., Warwick. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 23 March 2003] Corrections/Clarifications: James Joseph Kennedy Jr., 77, of Humes Street, Providence, who died Thursday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence, was a son of the late James J. Kennedy Sr. and Nora (Duffy) Kennedy.

KENNEDY (BRIGGS) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 31 March 2003] South Kingstown - M. Myrtle (Briggs) Kennedy, 73, of Holiday Court, Wakefield, died Saturday at South County Hospital. She was the wife of John R. "Bob" Kennedy. Born in North Kingstown, a daughter of the late George G. and Margaret H. (Cullen) Briggs, she was a lifelong resident of the South County area. Mrs. Kennedy was a graduate of South Kingstown High School, Class of 1947, and a graduate of University of Rhode Island, Class of 1953. She was a bowler at Old Mountain Lanes, in Wakefield, and an avid stamp collector. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, David M. Kennedy of Charlestown and Mark J. Kennedy of Mansfield, Mass.; two brothers, John G. Briggs in Florida and George D. Briggs; and two granddaughters. She was the mother of the late John R. Kennedy Jr., and sister of the late M. Olive Gobielle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Church, 114 High St., Wakefield. Burial will be private.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 23 April 2003] South Kingstown - John R. "Bob" Kennedy, 73, of Holiday Court, a dispatcher for the former Wakefield Branch Fuel Co. from 1955 until retiring in 1994, died yesterday at South County Hospital. He was the husband of the late M. Myrtle (Briggs) Kennedy. Born in Providence, a son of the late John L. and Dorothy (Dana) Kennedy, he had been a resident of Washington County since 1952. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of VFW Post 916. He was also a member of the Laurel Lane Golf Club. He leaves two sons, David M. Kennedy of Charlestown and Mark J. Kennedy of Mansfield, Mass.; a brother, Donald Kennedy of Warwick; four sisters, Geraldine Lannon of Warwick, Josephine Baker of Cranston, Virginia Buchanan of Peace Dale and Charlotte Allienello of Narragansett; and two granddaughters. He was also the father of the late John R. Kennedy Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Church, 114 High St. Burial will be private.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 7 May 2003] Woonsocket - John J. Kennedy, 76, of St. Joseph Street, a kettleman and school custodian before retiring, and a city official, died Monday at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket Unit, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Mildred (Neri) Kennedy. Born in Woonsocket on June 25, 1926, a son of the late John J. Kennedy Jr. and Yvonne (Carpentier) Kennedy, he had lived in the city all his life. Mr. Kennedy had been a kettleman at Quincy Dye Works for more than 20 years, and later, a custodian at Woonsocket High School for many years, until retiring in 1991. He had served the city as a vice chairman of the Woonsocket Housing Authority and a member of the Personnel Board. He was a member of the Woonsocket Democratic Committee and of Cercle Laurier, and had bowled in the Woonsocket Senior League. He is survived by two sons, Robert Kennedy of Woonsocket and Paul Kennedy of Lincoln; a brother, Michael W. Kennedy of Woonsocket; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson. The funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the T. Lauzon Funeral Home, 85 Rathbun St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Sacred Heart Church, Second Avenue. Burial will follow in the St. Charles Cemetery, Blackstone, Mass.

KENNEDY (SULLIVAN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 22 May 2003] Cranston - Mae R. Kennedy, 86, of Riverview Health Care Center, Coventry, formerly of Lawnacre Drive, Cranston, died Tuesday at the center. She was the wife of the late Chester Kennedy. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John and Mary (White) Sullivan, she spent her youth in East Providence, and had lived in Brockton, Mass., before moving to Cranston 22 years ago. She leaves five nephews, Daniel Sullivan of Exeter, Donald J. Sullivan of Hampden, Mass., John A. Sullivan of San Diego, Calif., Edward F. Sullivan Jr. of Cranston and David B. Sullivan of Denver; and three nieces, Joann Beecher of Swansea, Doris S. Messina of Stonington, Conn., and Mary Beth Sullivan of Hopkinton. She was the sister of the late Kathryn L. Smith, and Leanora G., John F. and Edward F. Sullivan. The funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from Perry/McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Mark Church, Garden City Drive, Cranston. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.

KENNEDY [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 8 Nov 2003] November 5, 2003, Russell F. Kennedy, 34, of Fall River. Husband of Kimberly A. (Silvia); son of Sharon (Kennedy) Bailey and the late Daniel St. Pierre; father of Kalynn T. Kennedy, Khrystyne D. Turner, Jacob P. and Ryan P. Kennedy; brother of Linda Vallee. Funeral MONDAY morning from the Hathaway Home For Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., FALL RIVER at 8:45 followed by a Funeral Service at the Baptist Temple, North Eastern Ave., Fall River at 10:00. Memorial Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Visitation Sunday 4-8pm only. [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 8 Nov 2003] Fall River - Russell Francis Kennedy, 34, of Choate Street, a silk-screen specialist at Elram Corp. until illness forced his retirement in June, died Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Kimberly A. (Silvia) Kennedy. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Sharon (Kennedy) Bailey of Woonsocket, and the late Daniel St. Pierre. He enjoyed drawing, music, and golf. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two daughters, Kalynn T. Kennedy and Khrystyne D. Turner, and two sons, Jacob D. Kennedy and Ryan P. Kennedy, all of Fall River; and a sister, Linda Vallee of Bellingham, Mass. The funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 a.m. from Hathaway Home for Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., with a funeral service at 10 in Baptist Temple, North Eastern Avenue. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

KENNEDY (TEAGUE) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 15 Dec 2003] East Providence - Elizabeth R. Kennedy, 74, of Winthrop Street, Riverside, a homemaker, died Saturday at the home of her sister Anna M. Kelly of Providence. She was the wife of the late Thomas M. Kennedy. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Francis P. and Mary Ann (Deignan) Teague, she had lived in Riverside for 38 years and in Venice, Fla., for 9 years. Mrs. Kennedy was a communicant of St. Brendan Church, a member of its Rosary & Altar Society, and a past chairwoman of the Catholic Charity Drive. She was a member of the Rhode Island Ceilidhe Club, Cranston. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, reading, and solving puzzles. Besides her sister Anna, she leaves two sons, Michael F. Kennedy of Riverside and Thomas P. Kennedy of Warwick; three daughters, Mary Ann Moan of North Providence, Margaret K. Miller of Cranston and Maureen E. McLaughlin of Douglas, Mass.; two other sisters, Kathleen T. Henry of Providence and Margaret V. Flynn of North Providence; and nine granchildren and a great-grandson. She was the sister of the late James F. Teague. The funeral will be held Wedneday at 7:45 a.m. from W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Ave., Riverside, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 16 Jan 2004] West Warwick - Robert S. Kennedy, 73, of Tiogue Avenue, a retired driver/sales representative, died Wednesday in Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of the late Margaret F. (Moran) Kennedy. Born in Providence, a son of the late James and Beatrice (Robertshaw) Kennedy, he had lived in West Warwick for 42 years. Mr. Kennedy had been a driver-salesman at the Kavanaugh Baking Co., East Providence, for 35 years, retiring in 1992. He was a Coast Guard veteran of the Korean War. He leaves a son, James Kennedy of West Warwick; three daughters, Deborah Kennedy of Johnston, Jeannie Gofton of Coventry and Kathleen Turchetta of Cranston; two sisters, Jane Lang of Warwick and Sheila Foster of Boulder, Colo.; and nine grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from Robert A. Iannotti & Sons Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Route 117, Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Church, Church Street. Burial, with military honors, will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. [Providence RI Journal, Friday 16 Jan 2004] West Warwick man is killed in car-truck crash on Rte. 295. CRANSTON -- The state police yesterday identified a motorist killed Wednesday on Route 295 as Robert S. Kennedy, 73, of 58 Tiogue Ave., West Warwick. Kennedy's car collided with the back of a dump truck that was traveling in the southbound lanes of the highway, south of the Route 37 exit. The dump truck, driven by Gary S. Sanford, 49, of North Kingstown, was towing a log splitter when Kennedy's car crashed into it Wednesday at 11:40 a.m. The police said the state medical examiner would perform an autopsy to determine whether a medical problem might have contributed to the accident. There were no witnesses to the accident.

KENNEDY [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 22 Jan 2004] Kennedy -- In Acushnet January 20, 2004. Walter J. age 80 of Acushnet. Husband of the late Muriel P. (Dessert) Kennedy and former husband of Marie F. Kennedy. Father of Robert, John, Paul, Thomas and the late David Kennedy. Step father of Michelle Barroso. Grandfather of Marcus and Alexander Kennedy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service Saturday at 9:00AM in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven followed by interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. The family will be receiving callers from 8:00AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 22 Jan 2004] Acushnet -- Walter J. Kennedy of Acushnet died unexpectedly at home Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004. He was the widower of Muriel P. (Dessert) Kennedy and the former husband of Marie F. Kennedy Natick. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Walter A. and Rose E. (Geagon) Kennedy, he graduated from BMC Durfee High School and Bradford Durfee Tech in 1948. He lived most of his life in Fall River and Swansea before moving to Acushnet 20 years ago. Mr. Kennedy was a salesman for BASF Corp. for many years in the New England and New Jersey area. He was a member of the American Textile Chemists and Colorist Association, the Low Tide Yacht Club the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the 96th Bomb Group Association. He was active in CCD while at St. Dominic's Church in Swansea and enjoyed bowling. He served in the Air Force during World War II as staff sergeant on a B-17. He was a radio operator flying more than 25 missions. Survivors include his former wife; four sons, Robert W. Kennedy of Fairhaven, John F. Kennedy of Knoxville, Tenn., Paul R. Kennedy of Granville and Thomas J. Kennedy of Weston; a stepdaughter, Michelle Barroso of Rochester; and two grandchildren, Marcus and Alexander Kennedy, both of Knoxville. He was the father of the late David A. Kennedy. His funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven, followed by interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 31 July 2004] Cranston - Robert J. Kennedy, 46, of Old Park Avenue, formerly of Warwick, a lottery marketing manager, died unexpectedly Wednesday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the former husband of Audrey (Pagliuca) Kennedy of Cranston. Born in Providence, a son of Donald F. and Joan (Riggs) Kennedy, both of Warwick, he had lived in Cranston for five years. Mr. Kennedy had been an assistant marketing manager for the Rhode Island Lottery for 15 years. He was a member of the Patriots Golf League. Besides his parents and former wife, he leaves two sons, Andrew and Stephen Kennedy, both of Cranston; four brothers, Donald Kennedy of Coventry, Paul Kennedy of Cranston, Kevin Kennedy of Warwick and Edward Kennedy of South Kingstown; his maternal grandmother, Helen (Dailey) Riggs of Warwick; and six nephews and three nieces. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Church, Cranston Street. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

KENNEDY (CONROY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 23 Sep 2004] Narragansett - Constance F. Kennedy, 67, of Foddering Farm Road, a bus driver for the Narragansett School Department for 20 years before retiring last year, died Tuesday at the South County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late Howard J. Kennedy. Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late Walter F. and Elizabeth (Millerick) Conroy, she had lived in Providence before moving to Narragansett 25 years ago. She was a member and past present of the Elks Emblem Club. She leave six daughters, Elizabeth Smith of Clearwater, Fla., Lynn Kennedy, Nancy Kennedy, Connie Kennedy and Norma Tatterfield, all of Narragansett, and Jean Barry of Lincoln; a brother, Leo Wicker of Putnam, Conn.; a sister, Patricia Lopes of Pawtucket; and four grandchildren. She was also the sister of the late James Wicker. The funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Forbes Funeral Home, 28 Columbia St., Wakefield. Burial will be private.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 1 Oct 2004] Providence - Robert D. Kennedy, 61, of Pocasset Avenue, a former quality-assurance inspector, died Wednesday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of M. Eileen (DiBiasio) Kennedy. They had been married for 38 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late William H. and Evelyn (Clark) Kennedy, he was a lifelong resident of the city. Mr. Kennedy had been an inspector at Electric Boat in North Kingstown for 10 years, and later at Metal Bellows in Massachusetts for several years before retiring. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. A sports enthusiast, he was the founder and former commissioner of the Electric Boat Hockey League, a former coach and player in the Electric Boat Softball League, a former coach in the Silver Lake Little League, and an avid New York Yankees fan. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Robert D. Kennedy Jr. of San Francisco, Scott M. Kennedy of San Diego, and Mark E. Kennedy of Providence; a brother, William H. Kennedy Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three sisters, Joan Vacca of Johnston, Carol Layfield of Beverly, Mass., and Maureen Kennedy of North Providence; and a granddaughter. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Bartholomew Church, 305 Laurel Hill Ave., Providence. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 18 Mar 2005] Kennedy, John R., 81, of Hillview Drive, passed away March 17, 2005, at his home with his loving family beside him. He was the husband of Mary (Miozza) Kennedy. They were married for 56 years. Born in Worcester, MA. A son of the late John J. and Della (Gilpatrick) Kennedy. He had lived in North Providence most of his life. Mr. Kennedy was a 1951 graduate of Providence College. He was a petroleum chemist for the U.S. Navy and worked at Quonset Point Naval Air Station until 1972 then at the Melville Defense Fuel Supply in Portsmouth before retiring in 1989. He was a communicant of St. Anthony Church of North Providence. He was a decorated World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Army Reserves and the 103rd Field Artillery Battalion of the Rhode Island National Guard before being honorably discharged. Mr. Kennedy was a member of the North Providence Senior Center. He was an avid stamp collector during his spare time and also started a collection club at the center. He was also an avid fan of all New England's professional sport teams, especially the Boston Red Sox. Besides his wife, he leaves one daughter Sharon A. Kennedy of Cranston and a son John J. Kennedy of North Providence. Three grandchildren Mikaela, John and Makenzie Kennedy. He was the brother of the late James Kennedy, Eloise Russ and Bob Benoit. Visitation Sunday 5-8 p.m. in the A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence. Funeral Monday at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

KENNEDY [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 14 Apr 2005] Kennedy -- Roland W., age 90, April 11, 2005, of Charlton, MA formerly of Fall River. Husband of the late Ruth (Crompton) Kennedy, father of Mrs. Gerald (Shirley) Michael, sister of Mildred E. Clegg and the late Dr. Russell V. Kennedy. Funeral Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 10:00 AM in Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter Street, Fall River. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Friday 4:30 PM-8:00 PM. His Masonic ritual will be held Friday at 6:00 PM. Relatives, friends and Masonic brethren invited to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to Overlook Masonic Home, 88 Masonic Home Rd. Charlton, MA 01507. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River.

KENNEDY [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 28 Apr 2005] Kennedy -- John E., age 80, of Swansea, April 27, 2005. Husband of Mabel (Tanous) Kennedy; Father of Joy M. Hallal & her husband David P. Hallal; Grandfather of Kathryn M. Hallal. Brother of the late Joseph Kennedy & Rose Correia [sic, printed as Correia, should be Carrita]. Funeral Mass Friday, April 29, 2005 at 10AM in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel of St. Michaels Parish, 532 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea Relatives and Friends invited. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Outreach, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720. Arrangements in the care of Waring - Sullivan Home Of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea, MA.  

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 4 Sep 2005] Kennedy, Sydney James, 91, formerly of Sterling, CT, died Thursday at the Villa Maria Convalescent Center in Plainfield, CT. He was the husband of Irma (Koegel) Kennedy and son of the late Arthur G. and Vivian (James) Kennedy. Born in Foster on October 25, 1913, he had been a lifelong resident until moving to Sterling in 1986. Sydney worked as a delivery driver for the Hood Dairy Company and also served as a school bus driver for the town of Foster. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Nancy Gibson of Torrington, WY and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 17, at 10 a.m. at Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main St., Danielson, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the United Protestant Church, 47 Church St., Sterling, CT 06377.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 3 Jan 2006] Kennedy, Brian J., 60, of Wharf Road, Warwick, died on Monday, January 2, 2006 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the husband Mary J. (Pacheco) Kennedy. Born in Providence, a son of the late John J. and Helen M. (Sharkey) Kennedy, he lived in Warwick for 34 years. Mr. Kennedy was employed by the State of Rhode Island at the Department of MHRH for the last 20 years. He was a member and trustee of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council #94. He was a communicant of St. Kevin Church in Warwick and served as a Eucharistic Minister. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kimberly A. Kennedy of Warwick and Kolleen M. Kennedy of Indianapolis, IN; a brother, Michael J. Kennedy of Tiverton; and a sister, Kathleen E. DiNapoli of Seekonk. His funeral will be held on Thursday, January 5, 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. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-7 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Kevin's House of Hospitality, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889. 

KENNEDY (MORGAN) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 26 Jan 2006] Waterbury, Conn. — Veronica (Morgan) Kennedy, 72, formerly of Fairmont Street, died Monday Jan. 23, 2006, at the Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Robert A. Kennedy. Born in County Down, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah Elizabeth (Duggan) Morgan. She was a graduate of UMass Dartmouth and of Hunter College in New York City, and was a resident of Marion, Mass., from 1967 until 1987, when she moved to Connecticut. She was a longtime communicant of St. Rita Roman Catholic Church in Marion. She was a former assistant librarian at Old Rochester Regional High School in Mattapoisett, Mass. Mrs. Kennedy was an avid book reader and enjoyed plants. Survivors include two daughters, Sarah Bajohr and her husband, Christopher, of Cheshire, and Elizabeth Claire Kennedy of New Bedford, Mass.; a daughter-in-law, Jackie Kennedy of Tolland; a brother, James P. Morgan and his wife, Genevieve, of New York City; and four grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Martin Kennedy. Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Slater Funeral Home, 242 South Main St., Route 10. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. 

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 19 Mar 2006] Kennedy, Robert E., of Old Diamond Hill Rd, died Thursday at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John J. and Catherine I. (McCarthy) Kennedy. He was the brother of the late John J. Kennedy, Jr. Funeral and Burial will be private. Arrangements by Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, Warwick.

KENNEDY (KEENAN) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 9 Apr 2006] Kennedy, Kathryn H. (Keenan), 92, of Elmhurst Avenue, Providence died Friday at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late James S. Kennedy. A life long resident of the Elmhurst section of Providence she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Margaret V. (Humphrey) Keenan. Mrs. Kennedy was a kindergarten teacher for several years. She had worked at the Henry Barnard School at Rhode Island College and in the Cranston school system. She was a 1936 graduate of Rhode Island College of Education and St. Xavier Academy in Providence. She was a member of the Bonnet Shores Beach Club Association, the Veridames of Providence College and a charter member of St. Pius Church, Providence. Her survivors include cousins, Thomas H. Humphrey and his wife, Jean of Lincoln, and Robert H. Humphrey and his wife, Marion, of Narragansett, godchildren and close friends. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rt. 44), Greenville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Pius Church, Eaton Street, Providence. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours Monday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Pius Church, 55 Elmhurst Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 will be appreciated. 

KENNEDY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 5 May 2006] Wareham — Richard T. Kennedy of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, May 3, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Janet (Silvia), and his three daughters, Susan Kennedy-Branagan and her husband, Cliff, of East Wareham, Christine Kennedy-Nobriga and her husband, John, of Arizona, and Colleen Kennedy-Amaral and her husband, Tom, of Mattapoisett. He is also survived by his grandsons, Cody and Tyler Amaral of Mattapoisett, and Grady and Riley Branagan of East Wareham. Services are private.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 13 May 2006] Kennedy, James E., 92, formerly of Rounds Avenue, Riverside, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at Evergreen House Health Center. He was the husband of the late Ethel A. (Little) Kennedy. He was born in Fall River, Mass., a son of the late Charles and Bridget (Dorney) Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was an accountant and office manager for Swift Company for forty-three years, before retiring twenty-nine years ago. He leaves two daughters, Maureen McConnell of Seekonk and Ethel Kennedy of Providence, and one son, Gilbert Kennedy of England, and one brother, William Kennedy of Acushnet, Mass., and six grandchildren. His funeral will be held Monday at 9 AM from the Perry/McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Brendan's Church, Turner Avenue. Burial will be in Forest Chapel Cemetery, Barrington. Calling hours Sunday 5-8. Contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, 245 Waterman Avenue, Providence, RI, would be deeply appreciated. 

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 22 June 2006] Kennedy, James E., 85, of Cole Farm Road passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on June 12th. He was married for 62 years to his wife Theresa (Breault). He belonged to the Jaycees in his earlier years. He was an avid golfer at Sea View Country Club and was Manufacturing Manager at Sweet Manufacturing Company in Norton, Massachusetts where he retired after 25 years. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II serving three and a half years. He is survived by two sons, Dennis James (wife Kil Cha Yi) and John Daniel (wife Karen Kozlowski). He had 8 grandchildren and 1 granddaughter. There are no visiting hours. A funeral mass will be held at St. Benedict's Church in Warwick on Saturday, June 24 at 9:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Benedict Church, 135 Beach Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889. 

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 8 Aug 2006] Kennedy, Janice M., 59, of Dartmouth St., died Monday August 7, 2006 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. Born in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Bernadine M. Rogan, she was a lifelong resident of the city. Ms. Kennedy was a Secretary in the 5th Division Court of Pawtucket, for the State of R.I. for ten years retiring in 1977. She was Past President of Geneva Plaza Association. She leaves her loving and caring cousin, Dr. Marie Rozan of New Jersey. She was the niece of the late Thomas and Marie Lalor. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:15 AM from the Lachapelle Funeral Home, 643 Main Street, Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Raymond's Church, North Main Street, Providence. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Blackstone, MA. Visiting hour Wednesday 8:15-9:15 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to: American Cancer Society, R.I. Division, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, R.I. 02903 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements by the McAloon & Kelly Funeral Home 722-1527.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 12 Mar 2007] Kennedy, William 'Harry' J., Jr., of No. Smithfield, died Monday March 12, 2007 at home. He was the husband of Mary (Prendergast) Kennedy whom he married September 5, 1953. Born April 1, 1928 in No. Smithfield, he was the son of the late Eleone (Johnson) and William J. Kennedy, Sr. Having worked many years in his youth for his father at Kennedy's Lunch, No. Smithfield, he became the Owner/Operator from 1969 until 1989. He had previously worked for Ma Glockner's in Bellingham, MA for fifteen years. He was an Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict serving in the 82nd Airborne as a Paratrooper. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division Association. Mr. Kennedy was a communicant of St. Paul's Church, Blackstone and he loved gardening and yard work. Besides his wife, Mary, he is survived by three daughter; Susan Keating of Tucson, AZ, Sharon Doyle of No. Smithfield and Sandra Doyle of Pascoag, a brother; Richard Kennedy of Blackstone, MA, a sister; Margaret Fitzpatrick of No. Smithfield and six grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Paul Kennedy. His funeral will be held Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 9AM from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 So. Main St., Woonsocket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Paul's Church, St. Paul St., Blackstone, MA. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Farm St., Blackstone, MA. Calling hours Wednesday from 5 - 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNS of Greater RI, Hospice Program, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Lincoln, RI 02865. 

KENNEDY (FLANAGAN) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 17 August 2007] Fairhaven — Lillian Agnes (Flanagan) Kennedy, 88, affectionately known as "Ma" Kennedy, died Tuesday August 14, 2007, at Our Lady's Haven after a long full life. While being very shy and warm, she could also laugh at almost anything. Both intelligence and creativity marked her spirit that had an April fools flair for practical jokes. Although she was known more through her eleven children whose visibility in the community of New Bedford spans 50 years, her life was highlighted by achievements long before she moved to New Bedford from Winthrop and married Mortimer Downing Kennedy of the South End. After being married in 1946, she bore 11 children within 13 years and then her husband passed away suddenly at the age of 47. Before coming to New Bedford, she had graduated at the top of her class in Winthrop and moved to Washington, D.C. to work. She was employed as the first female U.S. War Bond Officer and later worked at Harvard Law School. At the age of 28 she had her first child. From the early 1960s, she worked to raise her kids only on Social Security and the kindness of relatives and friends, returning to office work in the late 1970s. She was an active member of the Legion of Mary for many years. During the late 1950s, she and her husband worked with a small group of secular people to establish Bishop Stang High School, the school from which all 11 children graduated. At the last Kennedy commencement in 1978, she was presented by the school administration with a dozen roses for the accomplishment of her entire family graduating. She believed that faith was the greatest gift and self-sacrifice was the greatest good. In a self-centered materialistic world, she was very rare. The earth has lost a beautiful simple soul. Her children in order of birth are the late Kathleen Kennedy of New Bedford, Maureen Otis of Dartmouth and her husband Edmund, Daniel Kennedy of Yarmouthport and his wife Patty, David Kennedy of Edinburg, TX and his wife Ana, Teresa Kennedy Daigle of Fairhaven and her husband Norman, Thomas A. Kennedy of New Bedford, Joseph Kennedy of Fairhaven and his wife Susie, Mary Grace Kennedy of New Bedford, Margaret Kennedy of New Bedford, Annie Kennedy Phelps of Kennebunkport, ME and her husband Michael, and Patty Kennedy of New Bedford. She is also survived by her sister, Ruth Soares and her brother Charles Flanagan, both of Winthrop; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and countless nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Helen Gilbert. With all her humility, her shyness, and undying faith in God, her family invites relatives and friends to celebrate her life with them at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford on Sunday from 2-7 PM, and her Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church, 233 County St., New Bedford on Monday at 11 AM. Although not necessary, the family knows that some people may wish to send flowers. Please know that the family is hoping to keep with the theme of "white daisies", or white flowers only. Remembrances in her name may be made to Our Lady's Haven, 71 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. 

KENNEDY [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 9 Oct 2007] Attleboro - Olive H. Kennedy, 84, of Tyler Street, Attleboro, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 in the Madonna Manor Nursing Home in North Attleboro. She was born in Hartford, Conn., a daughter of the late Robert M. and Olive R. (Holt) Kennedy. She had lived in Attleboro most of her life. She was a member of the Second Congregational Church in Attleboro, the Martha's Circle of the church, the Pierian Club of Attleboro and the Hope Chapter 41 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a graduate of Attleboro High School Class of 1941 and the Katherine Gibbs School in 1943 and Bryant College in 1981. Olive had been a human resource coordinator for the Foxboro Company for many years before retiring in 1984. She leaves two nieces, Rebecca M. Kennedy of Milford, N.H., and Rachel S. Kennedy of Nashua, N.H.; one nephew, Bruce S. Kennedy of Nashua; and one great-nephew, John Tyler Gordon of East Boothbay, Maine. She was the sister of the late Robert M. and Bruce H. Kennedy. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Her funeral and burial will be private.

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 10 Oct 2007] Kennedy, Gladys 'Auntie Gladys', 83, peacefully slipped away into heaven on Tuesday the 8th. At the time of Gladys' passing she was surrounded by her niece, Fmr. Sen. Gloria Kennedy (Fleck) and her adoring great niece Karyn Ann Kennedy Fleck. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James and Nora (Duffy) Kennedy. Gladys proudly served her country as a member of the W.A.V.E.S. and dutifully served in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. Following her military service she was recruited to join the staff of the US Postal Service at their main 'Turn-Key' branch on Charles Street in Providence for 24 years before retiring in 1985. Gladys will always be missed by all that were touched by her remarkable life. Besides her nieces, Gladys is survived by her brother, Charles R. Kennedy and his wife Anna of Warwick, sister-in-law Irma Kennedy of Providence, and many dear nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and preceded by her brothers the late Edward and James Kennedy, both of Providence. Her funeral will be held Thursday, Oct. 11th at 10 a.m. from Henault-Gallogly Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am in St. Rita Church, 722 Oakland Beach Ave. Warwick. Interment will follow with Military Honors in St. Ann Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday (today) from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions to the World War II Memorial Commission of RI, 408 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 or to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 143 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879 will be appreciated. 

KENNEDY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 14 Oct 2007] Kennedy, Emmett, B., Jr., 75 of Boswell Trail, Foster died Friday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He is survived by his loving wife Beverly (Webster) Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy worked at Professional Services Industries, Inc. for many years. Born in Alexandria, VA, he was the son of the late Emmett and Julia (Pickford) Kennedy, Sr. Mr. Kennedy was a member of the Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge and an Assistant Boy Scout Leader of Troop #101, Foster, during which time troop meetings were held at his barn on Boswell Trail. He was Chairman of the Building Committee for the Boy Scout Hall, which was later dedicated to Woody Lowden. He also served as Chairman of the Town of Foster Recreation Committee and belonged to Sunshine Wheelers Camping Club. Besides his wife he leaves one son; Stephen Kennedy of Brattleboro, VT, three daughters; Linda Kennedy- St. Amand and husband George of Enfield, CT, Janice McDermott and husband Michael of West Warwick, Lora LoPiccolo and husband Philip of Foster, six grandchildren; Karl Blench, Peggy Blench, Michael McDermott, Benjamin LoPiccolo, Samuel LoPiccolo and Charlotte LoPiccolo. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the Winfield and Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, (Rt. 116), North Scituate, with burial following at Phillips Memorial Cemetery, Foster. Calling hours will be Monday 5-7:00 PM. 

KENNEDY (PRENDERGAST) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 5 Nov 2007] Kennedy, Mary M. 'Penny' (Prendergast), 82 of North Smithfield, died Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of the late William J. Kennedy, Jr. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mae (Rodgers) Prendergast. She and her husband were Co-Owner's of Kennedy's Lunch in North Smithfield from 1969 to 1989. She previously worked at the US Rubber Company in Woonsocket and Tupperware in Blackstone. A North Smithfield resident for the last thirty eight years, she was a Communicant of St. Paul's Church . In recent years she especially enjoyed watching game shows and doing word find puzzles. She is survived by three daughters, Susan Keating of Tucson, AZ, Sharon Doyle of North Smithfield, Sandra Doyle of Pascoag, six grandchildren, two sisters Agnes Szczengor of Woonsocket and Rita Jalette of Gaithersburg, MD, and a cousin Thomas Kirby of Woonsocket. Her funeral will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 10 am from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Paul's Church, St. Paul St., Blackstone, MA. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery, Farm Street, Blackstone, MA. Calling hours are Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to, American Lung Association, 260 West Exchange St., Providence, RI, 02903. 

KENNELLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 9 Mar 2006] Kennelly, David M., 75, of Newport and Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Columbia Ave., Cranston, passed away Tuesday at home with his family. He was the husband of Irene U. (Laflamme) Kennelly. They had been married for 52 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late James and Marion (Bullock) Kennelly. Mr. Kennelly was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Edgewood Yacht Club. Mr. Kennelly had been employed as an Electrician for Narragansett Electric for 40 years until retirement. Besides his wife, he leaves four sons, Mark A., David R., Daniel J. Kennelly all of Burrillville, Steven M. Kennelly of Glocester, three daughters; Mary E. Kennelly Frey of Cranston, Nancy E. Kelleigh of Hopkington, MA, and Tricia A. Pimental of Narragansett. Grandfather of 21 and 3 great granddaughters, also 21 nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late James, Paul and Mary Kennelly, Rita Izzi and Joyce Larsen. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. from the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., at Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Church of Edgewood, One St. Paul Pl., Cranston. Burial with Military honors will be held at RI Veterans' Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Dora C. Howard Adult Day Center, 715 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828. 

KENNERLY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 25 Jan 2006] Kennerly, Bruce M., 76, passed away December 29, 2005. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 27, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's by the Sea Church. Burial will follow in the Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery.

KENNEY [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 9 Sept 1882] Died… In this city, 4th inst., William J. Kenney, in his 25th year.

KENNEY [Fall River MA Daily Herald, Tue 18 Sep 1894] In this city, Sept.  16, Mrs. Winifred Kenney, beloved wife of James Kenney, aged 26 years. Funeral will take place from Mr. Kenney's residence, 1 King Philip street, Wednesday, at 8 o'clock a.m. A high mass of requiem will be sung for the repose of her soul at the St. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

KENNEY [The Fall River MA Daily Globe, Saturday, September 7, 1907] DIED. KENNEY - 5th inst., Mr. Patrick Kenney. Funeral will take place from his late residence No. 132 Branch Street, Sunday at 1 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. [The Fall River MA Daily Globe, Monday, September 9, 1907] The funeral of Patrick Kenney took place from his late residence on Branch St., yesterday afternoon. Services over the remains were conducted at St. Mary's pro-cathedral by Rev. Fr. McKeon. Interment took place at St. Patrick's Cemetery. The bearers were James Lake, John Mooney, Dennis Shea, and Jospeh Garrigan. (Contact Michele Almeida [email protected])

KENNEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday, 20 Jan 1960] Thomas A. Kenney, 51, died unexpectedly last night at his home, 31 Lenox Street. He was the husband of Mrs. Ruth (Chadburn) Kenney. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of Thomas and Ethel (Broklebank) Kenney, he came to this city as a young man. He was employed as a painter at Firestone, and for the past 25 years he was a member of SS. Peter and Paul's parish. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons, Thomas F. and James W. Kenney, both of this city; two brothers, Joseph and William Kenney, both also of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Cain of Manchester, Conn. and Mrs. Ann Jennette Gotez of Tacoma, Wash.; four grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. The funeral will be held Friday morning from the C.P. Harrington Funeral Home, 986 Plymouth Avenue, with a solemn high mass of requiem at SS. Peter and Paul's Church at 9.

KENNEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 26 June 2003] Lincoln - George A. Kenney, 83, of 10 Franklin St., a commercial sign painter, died Sunday at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket. He was the companion of Elizabeth Heroux of Lincoln, and the husband of the late Anna (Connolly) Kenney. Born in Somerville, Mass., he was a son of the late George and Mary E. (Richardson) Kenney. A commercial sign painter, Mr. Kenney also had taught sign painting for the Westover Job Corps, and had served as the apprentice coordinator for the Sign Union, Local 391, until he retired in 1999. He had painted the ice arena for the Springfield (Mass.) Falcons hockey team for the past 20 years. He was a past president of the Springfield Serenity Club, and a member of the Lincoln Senior Center and the Leon Mathieu Senior Center, in Pawtucket. He had been an active member of The Fellowship for the past 38 years. Besides his companion, he leave no immediate survivors. He was the father of the late George R. and George Kenney, and brother of the late Ralph Kenney and Willa Richardson. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in Four Corners Community Chapel, 2110 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. Burial will be private.

KENNEY (MORGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 17 Sep 2003] Pawtucket - Margaret B. (Morgan) Kenney, 86, of Buchanan Street, a retired teacher, died yesterday at Oakhill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Thomas F. Kenney. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James E. and Margaret L. (Connolly) Morgan, she had lived in Pawtucket most of her life. She was a 1983 graduate of Rhode Island College, and had pursued graduate studies at Providence College. Mrs. Kenney had been a teacher in Central Falls public schools system for 36 years, until retiring in 1976. She was a member of the American Federation of Teachers and the Blackstone Valley Retired Teachers Association. She leaves a son, Thomas M. Kenney, and a daughter, Margaret K. Coughlin, both of Pawtucket; two sisters, Mary C. Morgan of Pawtucket and Kathryn Montague of Narragansett; and several nieces and nephews. She was a sister of the late Henry, James, Robert and John Morgan. The funeral will be held on Friday at 8:15 a.m. from the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Maria Goretti Church, Power Road, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, East Providence.

KENNEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 25 Sep 2003] John F. Kenney Sr., 72, of Crystal Lake, Ill., formerly of Providence, a retired regional manager, died Sept. 17 at Woodstock (Ill.) Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Rosemary (Tierney) Kenney. They had been married for 51 years. Born in Providence on July 4, 1931, a son of the late John P. and Elizabeth (Keenan) Kenney, he had lived in the city until 1966. Mr. Kenney had served in various managerial positions for the E.I. Dupont Co., beginning in 1956 in Providence. He was transferred in 1966 to New Jersey, where he stayed for a year before being transferred to Illinois. In 1975, he transferred to Wilmington, Del., where he remained until he retired in 1986 as regional manager of the fabrics and finishes division. He was a 1949 graduate of the La Salle Academy, and a 1952 graduate of Bryant College. He retired to Vero Beach, Fla., and lived there until he moved to Crystal Lake last month. An active member of St. Helen Church, Vero Beach, he had also served as a lector for 11 years. He was also involved in the neighborhood apostolate, and was a member of the Vero Beach Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Susanne Breda of Crystal Lake; two sons, John F. Kenney Jr. of Ballston Spa, N.Y., and William Kenne y of Aurora, Ill.; a sister Eileen Mackie of Breingsville, Pa.; and eight grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church, 70 Church St., West Warwick. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

KENNEY (SULLIVAN) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 8 Sep 2004] Warwick - Marie Louise (Sullivan) Kenney, 96, formerly of Wethersfield Commons, a retired teacher, died Friday at Kent Regency Genesis Eldercare. She had been the wife of the late Joseph I. Kenney, and of the late William C. Kenney. Born in New Bedford, Mass., a daughter of the late James M. and Mary (Ryan) Sullivan, she had lived in Warwick for many years. She was a graduate of the Hyannis (Mass.) State Teachers College. Mrs. Kenney had been a teacher in the Cranston public schools for many years, until retiring in 1964. She was a member of the National Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Kenney was a past president of the Cranston Women of Rotary and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Cranston Council. She was a member of the Rhode Island Zoological Society, the Meshanticut Garden Club, the Auburn Library Club and the Cranston Historical Society. Mrs. Kenney was a communicant of St. Francis Church, where she had served on the parish council. She leaves a son, J. Kenney of Suwanee, Ga.; a daughter, Maureen A. Lennon of Riverdale, Ga.; two stepdaughters, Alice Forsstrom of North Kingstown and Barbara Cameron of East Greenwich; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday 9:45 a.m. from the Butterfield Chapel, 500 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Francis Church, Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

KENNEY (FITZSIMMONS) [Newport RI Daily News, Friday 21 Jan 2005] Kenney - In Newport, RI, on January 18, 2005, Eleanor M. (Fitzsimmons) Kenney, wife of the late Dominic J. Kenney. Residence 94 Alan Avenue, Portsmouth, RI. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Clare Home, 309 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840.

KENNEY [ Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 20 Aug 2005] Kenney -- August 18, 2005 Francis. Husband of fifty seven years to Celia (Moskal) Kenney, son of the late Joseph and Bridgette (McGuiness) Kenney, father of Kathleen A. Kenney and her husband David S. Leonard, and the late Francis Kenney Jr., brother of Mary Haggerty, Ann Kenney, Joseph Kenney brother of the late Margaret Dubois Raymond Kenney, brother in law of Joan Kenney, Gordon Haggerty, Roger Dubois, also survived by his special extended family the Willis’s and Kenney’s of Easton, MA His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9 am from the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffington St., Somerset followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 am in Saint Louis de France Church, 56 Buffington St., Swansea. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial to follow with military honors in St. Patrick Cemetery , Somerset . Memorial donations in his memory to Alzheimers Association, 245 Waterman St., Suite 306 . Providence , RI 02906 . Calling hours Monday 4-8 P.M.

KENNEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 13 June 2006] Kenney -- From Tiverton June 4th James W. 73. Husband of the late Therese (Heroux) Kenney. Father of James T. Kenney and Karen A.M. McConnell Visitation Thursday June 15th 5:30 TO 7:30 PM at the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home, 462 Main Rd., Tiverton RI. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday June 16th at 9AM at Holy Ghost Church. Burial of Urn to follow at Pocasset Hill Cemetery.

KENNEY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 10 July 2006] Kenney, William E., age 81, of West Warwick, died Friday at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Gail (Whelan) Kenney. Born in Providence a son of the late Simon and Theresa Kenney, he had served in the Navy during WWII aboard the submarine, USS Silversides in the Asia, Pacific, Philippines Theater. Mr. Kenney was an Accountant for the City of Warwick for 15 years retiring in 1995. He previously had been an accountant for Narragansett Electric Company for 30 years. Besides his wife he is survived by two sisters; Rita McGair of Cranston and Shirley Higgins of Stonington, CT, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Wednesday at 9 A.M. from the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick, with a funeral service in the Church of The Messiah, 10 Troy Street, Providence at 10 A.M. Calling hours are Tuesday 4-8 P.M. Burial with military honors will be in North Burial Ground, Providence. Should you desire memorial donations to Cornerstone Adult Services, 60 Wood St., Coventry, RI 02816 will be appreciated. 

KENNEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 23 Nov 2006] Kenney, Thomas E., 77, of Quaker Lane, died Tuesday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of C. Patricia (Hanley) Kenney. They had been married for 52 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Francis and Julia (Nichols) Kenney, he had lived in Providence until moving to Warwick in 1981. Mr. Kenney had been a Lieutenant with the Providence Fire Department. He was appointed to the Department on March 8, 1955, and served for 22 years before retiring from the Department in 1976. He later worked as the Head of Security and Fire Safety at the former RI Hospital Trust Bank in Providence for 23 years, retiring in 2000. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Providence Firefighters Union, Local 799, and the Providence Permanent Firemans Relief Association. He was a communicant of St. Gregory the Great Church and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He had been a coach for the Olneyville Little League for 13 years, and was a Pack Leader for the Boy Scouts with Pack 93 at Laurel Hill Avenue School. He was an avid golfer and sports fan, and had recorded a Hole in One on June 12, 1998 at Laurel Lane Golf Course. Besides his wife, he leaves his children, Thomas E. Kenney, Jr. (Lt. Prov. FD) of Warwick, Kevin F. Kenney of East Greenwich, Timothy M. Kenney of Warwick, Terrence A. Kenney of West Warwick, and Daniel P. Kenney of North Providence, and Julie C. DeFusco of Foster, 16 grandchildren and a great grandson. He was the brother of the late Mary Flaherty, Dorothy Anderson, and Francis Kenney. His funeral will be Saturday at 8:45am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 in his memory will be appreciated. 

KENNEY [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 4 Dec 2006] Kenney - Dr. William E., Prominent Medical Practitioner specializing in Orthopedic Surgery, Civic Leader, Churchman and Educator, age 91, of Fall River, December 1, 2006; Husband of Marjorie M. (Mortimer) Kenney; Father of Atty. William G. Kenney and his wife Deborah M. and David P. Kenney; Brother of Helen Frank and Coral O'Brien; Grandfather of Kathryn E. Kenney. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Lown Cardiovascular Research Foundation, 21 Longwood Ave., Brookline, MA 02446 or to the Visiting Nurses Association, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720. Arrangements in the care of the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River.

KENNY [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 16 Dec 1882] Died... In Providence, 9th inst., Mary Kenny, wife of Michael Kenny, 47.

KENNY [The Fall River MA Daily Globe, January 18, 1909] DIED. KENNY - 16th inst., Theresa Kenny, beloved wife of the late Patrick Kenny, age 57 years. Funeral will take place from her late residence, No. 67 Lowell Street, tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. A requiem High Mass will be sung for the repose of her soul at SS. Peter & Paul's Church at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. (Contact Michele Almeida [email protected])

KENNY [The Fall River MA Daily Globe, Monday, December 15, 1913] DIED. KENNY - In Bayview Hospital, December 13th. Elizabeth Kenny. Funeral took place this morning from P.F. McDermott's warerooms, 340 South Main Street. Remains were taken to St. Mary's Cathedral where a High Mass of requiem was sung by the Rev. Father Quinn. Interment followed in St. Patrick's Cemetery. [The Fall River MA Daily Globe, Monday, December 15, 1913] FUNERAL SERVICES. The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Kenny, who passed away at the Bayview Hospital on Saturday was held this morning from the warerooms of P.F. McDermott on South Main Street. The remains were brought to St. Mary's Cathedral, where Rev. Fr. Quinn celebrated a High Mass of requiem for the repose of the soul of the deceased and interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery. (Contact Michele Almeida [email protected])

KENNY (CASEY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 19 March 1942] Kenney - On March 17, Helen A. (Casey), wife of John T. Kenny, residence 32 Warren St. Funeral from the Harry O. Manchester Funeral Chapel, 858 Broadway, Friday, March 20, at 8:15 a.m. High mass of requiem in the Church of the Assumption, Potters Ave., at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are intited to attend.

KENNY [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday January 24, 1958] James E. Kenny, 65, of 504 Dwelly Street, husband of Mrs. Laurencia (Belanger) Kenny, died yesterday in a Providence hospital after a short illness. Born in this city, son of the late Thomas and the late Mary Jane (Mc Mahon) Kenny, he was a retired city-employed custodian and worked many years at the Central Police station. He was a Navy veteran of World War I and a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church. Besides his wife, Mr. Kenny leaves two daughters, Mrs. George Gould of Newport and Mrs. Roger Marek of Dighton; four brothers, Thomas J. of Calif., John F. and Leo P. of New Bedford and Edward A. of Fairhaven; four sisters, Mrs. Earl Dias and Misses Genevieve and Josephine F. Kenny of Fairhaven and Mrs. Harold Leonard of New Bedford; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Monday morning from the Donnelly Funeral Home, 1173 South Main Street, with a high mass of requiem at 9 in St. Patrick's Church. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery. [Fall River Herald News, Monday January 27, 1958] FUNERAL NOTICE - The funeral of Mr. James E. Kenny, 504 Dwelly Street, husband of Mrs. Laurencia (Belanger) Kenny, took place this morning from the Donnelly Funeral Home with a high mass of requiem in St. Patrick's Church at 9. Rev. Leo M. Curry was celebrant. Last night at the funeral home Rev. John P. Cronin led recitation of the rosary. The bearers were George Gould, Roger Marek, Cornelius Curran, Alphonse Santerre, Thomas Gallishaw, Edmund Belanger. Interment was in St. Patrick's Cemetery, with prayer by Rev. John J. Delany. (Contact Michele Almeida [email protected])

KENNY (FORD) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 23 Feb 2003] Warwick - Jane A. Kenny, 82, of Scalabrini Villa, North Kingstown, formerly of Diamond Hill Road, died Friday at South County Hospital, South Kingstown. She was the wife of the late Henry F. Kenny. Born in New York City, a daughter of the late William and Agnes (Morris) Ford, she had lived most of her life in Warwick. Mrs. Kenny had been a volunteer at Kent County Memorial Hospital, and a member of its auxiliary. She leaves two daughters, Linda A. Santos of East Greenwich and Dianne M. Card of Princeton, N.J., and five grandsons and a great-granddaughter. She was the sister of the late William Ford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Fourth Avenue, East Greenwich. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KENNY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 4 Jan 2004] Providence - Robert Webb Kenny Jr., 71, of Taber Avenue, a dispatcher at the Providence Steamboat Co. after a long career in industrial sales, and a former Army career man, died Friday at home. He was the husband of Carole (Porter) Kenny. A lifelong resident of Providence, he was a son of the late Robert W. and Gertrude (Brady) Kenny. He graduated from Vermont Academy and was a member of the Class of 1955 at Brown University. He was an Army veteran, serving in the army of occupation in Austria. He was a member of the 103rd Field Artillery of the Rhode Island National Guard and retired as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve. He was a recipient of the Order of St. Barbara. He did extensive volunteer work in military research at the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection at Brown University, where he received the William Williams Award for his "extraordinary support of its library." He was the author of Uniforms of Imperial and Soviet Russia in Color and co-author of Uniforms of the British and Indian Armies 1840-1858. He was a member of the Providence Marine Corps of Artillery, the 43rd Infantry Division Veterans Association, and the Military Order of Foreign Wars. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Robert W. Kenny III of Portland, Maine; a daughter, Erin P. Kenny of Middletown; a sister, Susan F. R. Kenny of Toronto, Canada; and a grandchild. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in First Unitarian Church, Benefit and Benevolent Streets. A graveside service with military honors will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Swan Point Cemetery.  

KENNY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 1 Mar 2005] North Kingstown - Kenny, Andrew A., age 79, of Malcolm Rd., a retired machinist, died Sunday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Helen M. (Hutchinson) Kenny. He served in the US Navy for 20 years. He then worked for 24 years for several local companies before retiring in 1987 from Bates Plastic Co. of Cranston. Father of Joyce Jackson, Susan Miner, Mary Ann Williamson, Andrew A. Jr., John and Patrick Kenny and the late Linda C. Kenny. Brother of Della Dale and the late Margaret Anderson and Helen Tinsley. Survived also by eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral from Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, corner Rte. 2 and East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick, Thursday at 8:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis de Sales Church, School St., North Kingstown at 10. Calling hours Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Burial in Elmgrove Cemetery, North Kingstown. Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimers Association, RI Chapter.

KENNY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 Mar 2005] Kenny, Howard A., 85, of Narragansett (Bonnet Shores) died Thursday evening. He was the son of the late Florance J. and Grace M. Kenny, and was the husband of 58 years to Roberta (Campbell) Kenny. He is also survived by two devoted daughters, Linda McMillen of Narragansett, Karen Skinner and her husband William from Alexandria, VA; a son Howard A. Kenny and his wife Elissa from Westchester, NY; a sister Veronica Farrell from East Providence. He was the brother of the late Fr. John Kenny, O.P., Fr. Bernard Kenny, O.P., and Joseph Kenny. He is also survived by five loving grandchildren, Meredith McMillen, Suzanne and William Skinner, Kathryn and Alison Kenny. He graduated from Providence College, class of 1942. He served in the Army during World War II and was stationed in Africa for three years. After the war ended he went to work for New England Telephone and Telegraph in Providence and Boston. He retired from the phone company after 38 years as Central Office Supervisor. Mr. Kenny was a very active PC alumnus. In 1985 he was given The McDonnell Award from the Mal Brown Club of PC and in 1992 was given the Faithful Friar Award. He is also a member of the Telephone Pioneers, American Legion, former member of the Hope Council Knights of Columbus. He was an avid reader, loved time spent by the ocean, gardening and enjoyed many winters in Florida. Most of all he loved visits and holidays with his children and grandchildren. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, South County Chapel, 1111 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Veronica's Chapel, Boston Neck Road, Narragansett at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place in the R.I. Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours: Monday 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to: Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860-9924. 

KENNY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 1 Sept 2007] Kenny, Sister Eileen A., 83, formerly known as Sr. Mary Eleanor, of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Leominster, MA formerly of Central Falls, died Tuesday, August 28. She was born in Central Falls, RI, on January 19, 1924 a daughter of the late Thomas and Marie (Dougherty) Kenny. A funeral mass was held on Friday, August 31, at 10 a.m. in the Presentation Convent Chapel, 99 Church St., Leominster, MA. Burial was in the St. Bernard's Cemetery in Fitchburg, MA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Presentation Retirement Fund, 99 Church St., Leominster, MA 01453.

KENNY (GALLAGHER) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 14 Feb 2008] Kenny, Marie E. (Gallagher), 87, of Larchwood Dr., Rumford, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008. She was the beloved wife of James W. Kenny, Jr. for 60 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary V. (Hogan) Gallagher, she resided in Rumford over 40 years. Marie was a secretary at the VA Medical Center, Providence for many years until retiring. Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, Donna M. Kirwan and her husband Michael of Rumford; two grandchildren, James M. Kirwan and Allison M. Kirwan both of Rumford; one brother, William Gallagher of Smithfield; two sisters, Margaret Dickerson of Chicago and Terese Quinn of Warwick; several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Edward and Charles Gallagher. Her funeral will be held Saturday 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 St. Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., Rumford. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visitation Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. 

KENYON (MELIA) [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 31 March 1930] Mrs. Annie Kenyon, wife of Jennings C. Kenyon, and a resident of this city virtually all her life, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 140 East Main street, after a short illness. Mrs. Kenyon had been a resident of the southern section the greater part of her life and for more than 30 years had been a communicant of St. Patrick's parish. Her neighborly disposition and the many other fine qualities of which she was possessed endeared her to all who met her and she enjoyed the respect and esteem of her many friends throughout the community. Besides her husband she leaves three sons, Michael J. Mullaney and Frederick J. Mullaney of this city and James H. Mullaney in California; one daughter, Mrs. Ann Albert; a stepson, George Kenyon; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Mary Boitano; nine grandchildren; her father, Michael Melia; and a brother John Melia. Her funeral will be held from her late home Wednesday morning, followed by services in St. Patrick's church where a high mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9. 

KENYON (DUFFY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 22 Feb 2007] Kenyon, Madeline F. (Duffy), 97, formerly of West Warwick, passed away Monday at St. Elizabeth Home, East Greenwich. She was the wife of the late Clarence Kenyon. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Etta (McGill) Duffy. She resided in Boston and St. Petersburg, FL before returning to RI in 2002. Mrs. Kenyon was the first female treasurer for the Town of West Warwick. She was the aunt of Diane Gough McGregor, James B., Jeffrey D. and Philip J. Gough. She was the sister of the late M. Mildred Gough and Doris C. Duffy. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Church St., West Warwick. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Elizabeth Home, One St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818 in her memory would be appreciated. Arrangements with Henault - Gallogly, Funeral Directors.

KEOUGH [Providence RI Journal, Friday 20 June 2003] Pawtucket - Edward Keough, 54, of Woodbine Street, died yesterday at home after an illness. Born in Pawtucket, a son of Catherine (Finneran) Keough of Rumford, and the late Thomas F. Keough, he was a lifelong resident of the city. Mr. Keough was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his mother, he leaves two sisters, Deborah A. Keough of Pawtucket and Kathleen A. Keough of Central Falls; and two brothers, Thomas F. Keough, with whom he lived, and Keven M. Keough of Coventry. He was the brother of the late John and Francis Keough. The funeral will be private. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KEOUGH [Providence RI Journal, Monday 5 Jan 2004] Cranston - Helen Keough, 73, of Wayside Drive, formerly of Pawtucket, a retired secretary, died Saturday at St. Antoines, North Smithfield, after an illness. She was the companion of Andrew Chomech. Ms. Keough was born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Raymond H. and Catherine (Quill) Keough, and had lived in Cranston for 16 years. Previously, she had lived in Pawtucket all her life. She had been a secretary at the former Carol Cable Co., Pawtucket, for over 24 years, retiring 16 years ago. She was an associated Silver Dancer at the Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Pawtucket and Warwick. She was a communicant of St. Teresa Church, in Pawtucket, and past president of its Rosary and Altar Sodality. Besides her companion, she leaves a brother, Raymond J. Keough of Seekonk; a sister, Claire Pinheiro of Albany, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Edward R. Keough. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Burial will be in the family lot at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

KEOUGH [Providence RI Journal, Monday 26 Jan 2004] Warwick - Richard P. Keough, 57, of Parkside Drive, a retired Narragansett Bay Commission employee, died unexpectedly Saturday at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence. He was the husband of Michaela A. (MacManus) Keough. Born in Providence, a son of the late Richard J. and Mollie B. (Burns) Keough, he had lived in Warwick for 30 years, previously residing in North Smithfield. He was a longtime employee of the Narragansett Bay Commission, retiring in 2001. Mr. Keough was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed boating. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Christopher J. Keough of Warwick; and a sister, Mary Ellen Keough of Winthrope, Mass. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., Cranston, with a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Peter Church, Fair Street, Warwick. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, East Providence.  

KEOUGH [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 11 July 2004] Pawtucket - William J. Keough, of Sharon Avenue, a retired custodian, died Friday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Evelyn H. (Garcia) Keough. They had been married for 44 years. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Daniel A. and Ann M. (France) Keough, he was a lifelong resident of the city. Mr. Keough had been head custodian of the Pawtucket School Department for 30 years, retiring in 1990, and later worked for the Diocese of Providence. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, the senior vice commander of Dusza Almeida VFW Post 2339, and a member of the American Legion and AMVETS Post 33. He was a life member of Pawtucket Lodge 920 of Elks, a member of the Knights of Columbus Pope John 23rd Council, and the Delaney Council, and secretary of the board of directors of the Rumford Columbus Club. A boxing enthuisiast, Mr. Keough was a former Golden Gloves boxer. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Karen A. Knight of Rumford and Kristen M. Keough of Pawtucket; and two grandchildren, John F. and Kellie A. Knight, both of Rumford. He was the brother of the late James F. Keough. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave. Burial with military honors will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery.  

KERN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 4 Dec 2005] Kern, Joseph A., of Hilton Avenue, Riverside, died Friday December 2, 2005 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sarah S. (Spicuzza) Kern. A lifelong resident of East Providence, he was the son of the late Augustus F. and Anna (Sullivan) Kern. Mr. Kern was an independent insurance broker for 20 years and later was an independent contractor for several years before retiring in 1998. Joseph was a communicant of St. Brendan Church and a member of the Riverside American Legion Post # 10. He enjoyed reading and traveling. Mr. Kern was a graduate of LaSalle Academy Class of 1941. He was sergeant in the United States Army serving in the Pacific where he was awarded the Bronze Star. He also was an assistant to General Julius Klein in Japan during the Armistice. Besides his wife of 25 years, he is survived by four sons; Jay Kern of Rehoboth, Thomas A. Kern of Riverside, James T. Kern of Riverside and Michael Kern of Cranston, three sisters; Nancy Riley of Fort Myers, Fla., Mary Cronin and Jean M. Kern, both of East Providence, a brother; Augustus P. Kern of Cranston, four grandsons and two granddaughters. He was the former husband of the late Nicoletta B. (DeRensis) Kern. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside on Wednesday December 7, 2005 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Joseph's memory to St. Michael's Christmas Magic, C/O St. Michael's Church, Oxford Street, Providence, RI, 02907 would be deeply appreciated. Arrangements are under the direction of the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, Riverside.

KERN (KIERNAN) [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Tuesday 14 August 2007] Middleboro — Ruth (Kiernan) Kern, formerly of Taunton, died Aug. 13 at Hanna B. Shaw Home in Middleboro after a brief illness. She was 101. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Carter) Kiernan. A graduate of Taunton High School, she worked at Mount Hope Toggery in North Dighton, Pobers Clothing Store in Taunton and the Taunton Municipal Gas Co. she volunteered at Morton Hospital Gift Shop and was proud of being the oldest resident at the Hanna B. Shaw Home. She was the wife of the late Clemens Kern. She is survived by nieces and nephews, Anita Gamache of Lakeville; Thomas J. Reagan Jr. of Kennebunk, Maine; David M. Reagan of Austin, Texas; and  Carole A. Reagan of Lakeville; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. She was the aunt of the late Nancy McCann and sister of the late Bernice M. Reagan, Alice Flaherty, Mary Kiernan and Eugene Kiernan. Her funeral will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday, August 17, from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Taunton. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Hanna B. Shaw Home Activities Fund, 299 Wareham St., Middleboro, MA 02346.

KERR [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 6 March 2003] Geoffrey P. Kerr, 56, of Rhinebeck, N.Y., formerly of Providence, a chief shooting instructor, died Sunday at Sloan-Kettering Hospital, New York, after a battle with leukemia. He was the husband of Laurel Northup Kerr. Born in Norwalk, Conn., on Nov. 26, 1946, a son of Kate (Foley) Kerr-Wye of Catskill, N.Y., and the late George Kerr, he had lived in Providence from 1984 to 1997. Mr. Kerr was employed at Orvis Sandanona, Millbrook, N.Y. While in Rhode Island, he had worked at General Polymer, in Providence, and Inskip Motors, Warwick. He graduated from Franklin Pierce College in 1969 and served on the sports advisory committee, which comprised professional sports figures, including Lou Gorman of the Boston Red Sox. Mr. Kerr was an adventurer and outdoor enthusiast. He was one of only a few sporting clay instructors in the country who had attained the National Sporting Clay Association rating of Level 3. Many articles have been written about him and his trade in magazines and newspapers. He enjoyed collecting and repairing antique Land Rovers and motorcycles, sailing and racing sailboats. As captain of a 36-foot sailboat, he was caught in a storm in the Atlantic, and he and his three passengers were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter before the boat crashed into a deserted island. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Ali Kerr of Rhinebeck. A service will be held today at 2 p.m. in Church of the Messia, 47 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck.

KERRIGAN [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 31 Dec 2002] Joseph Robert Kerrigan, 90, formerly of High Street, Somerset, died Thursday at the Clifton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Gardiner) Kerrigan for 58 years. Born in Chester, Pa., a son of the late Daniel and Susan (McFate) Kerrigan, he had lived in Somerset for 30 years. Mr. Kerrigan was a World War II Navy veteran, serving in the South Pacific. Following the war, he worked as a plant worker at Parks Shellac Co. in Somerset for 20 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Teamsters Union for 20 years and was a volunteer fireman for Hanley Hose Fire Department in Chester, Pa., for many years. He is survived by a daughter, Sandra K. Smith of the U.S. Virgin Islands; a sister-in-law, Anna F. Kerrigan of Parkside, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset.

KERRIGAN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Providence RI Journal, Friday 27 Aug 2004] Longmeadow -- Charles E. Kerrigan, 70, of Converse Street, formerly of Wareham, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at the Jewish Nursing Home. Born in Providence, the son of the late James D. and Florence M. (Kelly) Kerrigan, he moved to Longmeadow from Brockton three years ago. He previously lived in Wareham and Warwick, R.I., for many years. Mr. Kerrigan was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include a brother, John J. Kerrigan of Islip Terrace, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Regina Bowden, James A. Kerrigan and Robert Kerrigan. His funeral will be at 9 a.m. today from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., Warwick, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Kevin Church, Warwick. Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich, R.I.  

KERRIGAN [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 24 Aug 2005] Norton -- Thomas Kerrigan, 58, of Norton, died on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at home. He was the beloved husband of Gail N. (Nordberg) Kerrigan, to whom he was married on Dec. 16, 1968. Born in Providence, R.I., on March 29, 1947, he was a dear son of the late Thomas Kerrigan and the late Irene (Gagne) Woyton. Mr. Kerrigan had been raised in Norton, and was educated in Norton schools. He received his associate's degree in business management from Dean Junior College , and had served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War. He was a self-employed carpenter for several years until retiring. He was a member and former chaplain of the Norton VFW Post 8049, and a member of the Lt. Harold A. Healy American Legion Post 222 in Norton. Mr. Kerrigan's family will always remember him as a curious person, who had been interested in many things. He could also be considered "A True Patriot." Tom also held a special interest in politics. He had lived in Norton for most of his life, and had also lived in Attleboro for 25 years. Besides his wife, Gail, he is survived by his devoted daughters, Kirsten K. Bradley and her husband, Kevin, of Collinsville, Conn., Shannan I. Kerrigan of Norton, and Erin E. Golden and her husband, David, of Pascoag, R.I. He was the brother of Jo Ann Kerrigan of Las Vegas, Nev., and the late Linda Kerrigan Apgar. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Kelsey, Gunnar, Grace, and Bridgette, as well as several nieces and nephews. Memorial services, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m. in the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St., (off Route 140, Taunton Avenue), Norton. Visiting hours are omitted, and burial is private. In lieu of flowers, Tom's family has requested that donations in his memory may be made to Hospice, Community Visiting Nurse Agency Inc., 141 Park St., Attleboro, MA 02703.

KERWICK (O’KEEFE) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 8 Mar 2006] Kerwick, Margaret M., 89, of Sunset Avenue, died Sunday at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility. She was the wife of the late Ronald J. Kerwick. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late William and Margaret M. (Murray) O'Keefe, she had lived in Edgewood section of Cranston for many years until moving to North Providence 12 years ago. Mrs. Kerwick had been the executive secretary for the P.J. Fox Paper Co. for 30 years until she retired in 1992. She was a graduate of Hope High School and also a member of the first graduating class of Johnson & Wales Business School, now known as Johnson & Wales University, which was owned by Gertrude Johnson and Mary Wales, in 1934. She also had been a member of the Sunset Terrace Tenants Association. She leaves her children, Carol A. Shea and her husband David P. and Robert A. Kerwick and his wife Colleen, her grandchildren, Kristine Jankuska, Kathleen Shea, and Christopher and Valerie Kerwick; her great-grandchildren Maggie Rose and Lily Grace Jankuska and Aidan C. Kerwick, and a sister-in-law Rita H. Kerwick. She was the sister-in-law of the late Sr. Mary Alban Kerwick, RSM, and Genevieve R. and John J. Kerwick. Her funeral will be Friday 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 Holy Name of Jesus Church, 99 Camp St., Providence. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mt. St. Rita Health Center, 15 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864, in her memory, will be appreciated. 

KERWICK (MURRAY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 3 April 2008] Kerwick, Rita H. (Murray) 88, of Bass Rd, Matunuck, formerly of West Warwick, passed away Tuesday at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John J. Kerwick. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Michael and Susan E. (Collins) Murray. She was a resident of West Warwick for 45 years before moving to Matunuck in 2002. Mrs. Kerwick was a former communicant of St. Joseph Church, a member of the Ladies of St. Anne and she was a volunteer for many years at the Cranston Senior Center. She leaves her children, Rita Kerwick Blythe and Jean M. Denneny both of South Kingstown, Barbara A. Hayward of Saranac Lake, NY and Dennis J. Kerwick of Pittsboro, IN; a sister, Lucille Stamp of West Warwick; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Catherine Wisdom and Louise Mahoney. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 8 am from the Henault Gallogly Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 am in St. Joseph Church, 854 Providence St., West Warwick. Interment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mt. St. Rita Health Centre, 15 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 in her memory would be appreciated. 

KIELY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 20 Dec 2005] Kiely, Major General John W., veteran of three wars, dies at 80. He was a retired Adjutant General of the state of Rhode Island. He was the husband of Marilyn L. (Burns) Kiely, and the son of the late Daniel J. and Margaret A. (Whelan) Kiely. The General enlisted in the Army at 17, was sent to OCS at 18 and at 19 he was a Platoon Leader and a Rifle Company Commander with the 289th Inf. Regt., 75th Division. In the battle for Europe he was decorated for valor and toward the end of the War was wounded and hospitalized outside Paris. There, with several companions, all on crutches and in a 'borrowed' jeep, they made their way to the Champs Elysees for the euphoric 'Lighting of Paris', the night the war ended. Late the next day they returned the 'borrowed' jeep returned to their hospital cots and slept for 24 hours. He left active duty in 1946 but remained in the Army Reserves until he graduated from Providence College in 1950. On the advent of the Korean War he was commissioned in the Regular Army. His subsequent overseas service included that of Company Commander, Co I, 351st Regt. British United States Troops Allied Government (BRUSTAG) in Trieste F.T.T., and the Adjutant of the 6th Regt. Berlin Command. He was assigned to the Korean Military Advisory Group (KMAG) as an Operations Advisor to the Second Republic of Korea Army (SROKA) in Taegue, Korea and as Operations Officer for the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Alternate Command Element (JACE), out of the Pentagon, Washington, DC and as Chief, Surface Operations Division, Military Command, Vietnam (MACV) with Staff responsibility for conduct of all Military and Naval Operations exclusive of Tactical and Strategic Air. After Vietnam he commanded the 5th Combat Support Brigade, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Following this he was assigned as Chief, Operating Forces Division, Office of the Army Budget. He further served as the Assitant Director of the Army Budget, Office of the Comptroller of the Army and subsequently as Army Comptroller of the National Guard Bureau, Pentagon, Washington, DC. On 7 February 1977 the General was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Brigadier General, National Guard of the U.S. and on 1 March 1977 he retired as Colonel, Regular Army, to accept Gov. Garrahy's Appointment as Brig. Gen. National Guard of Rhode Island with assignment as Assistant Adjutant General. In 1983 he was appointed by Gov. Garrahy to be the Adjutant General of Rhode Island and pro- moted to the grade of Major Gener- al and Commanding General of the Rhode Island Army and Air National Guard. He retired in the spring of 1990, at age 65, after a total of 48 years of service to State and Nation. In June of that year, with the advent of the first gulf war (Desert Shield/Desert Storm), the General was heard to remark 'After all these years how dare they have a war without me.' His son, Kevin, participated in that campaign as a Major in the Air Force. Despite his participation in foreign Riots, Wars or Insurrections he always considered his four years of service with the Army Rangers and his position as Commander 1st Ranger (Tng) Battalion (Jungle and Amphibious Warfare), Field 7, Eglin AFB, FL, as the most memorable period of his career. Throughout his service General Kiely received a Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars (Valor), and three Legions of Merit, along with twenty-two other Federal Government awards and decorations. He also received the Rhode Island Cross and the Rhode Island Star. He received a Bachelor's Degree from Providence College in 1950, a Master's Degree from George Washington University in 1965 as well as completing the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA, the Naval War College, Newport, RI and the Army War College, Carlisle, PA. He was a member of the Army Navy Country Club, the Navy League, the National Guard Association of the United States, the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, the Military Order of World Wars, the Kentish Guards and Varnum Continentals of East Greenwich, and the Newport Art Museum, Newport, RI, along with other military and civic organizations. Besides his wife, he is survived by son and daughter-in-law, John W., Jr. and Sarah Kent Kiely of Fairfax Station, Virginia, son and daughter-in-law, Colonel (Dr.) Kevin D. and Kimberly Kiely of Offut AFB, Nebraska, daughter and son-in-law Sara Jane and Kevin O'Hare of Gainsville, Virginia, and five grandchildren, J. Matthew and Daniel Magill Kiely; Emma Christine and Liam Kevin Kiely; and Thomas Francis O'Hare. He is survived by his brother, Daniel J. Kiely, Jr. of North Providence. He was the brother of the late Judge Francis M. Kiely and Maureen Kiely Armstrong. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 11 AM in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Fourth Ave., East Greenwich. Burial with full military honors will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 PM in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main Street, East Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 143 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879. 

KIELY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 31 May 2006] Kiely, Daniel J. Jr., 82, beloved husband of Helen Tracey for 60 years and son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Whelan) Kiely, died May 29, 2006 at home surrounded by family after a two year battle with stomach cancer. Born in Providence, Daniel graduated from LaSalle Academy, 1941, where he was captain of the football team. He enlisted in World War II, 106th Infantry Division, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded two purple hearts for military merit and one bronze star for heroic and meritorious conduct in battle. Returning from service, he graduated from MIT in engineering and ran his own firm for 45 years, Kiely & Associates in N. Providence. He was president of the Professional Engineers Assn. of RI, member of the Irish Kings, Friendly Sons, Kappa Sigma and also taught at Rhode Island School of Design, 1956-1959. Besides his wife Helen, he is survived by daughters, Colleen M. Kiely, Boston, MA, Sheila M. Coyle, E. Corinth, ME, and the late Patricia A. Steinmetz; grandchildren T.J. and Alicia Coyle, Brewer, ME, Army Capt. Casey Coyle, Iraq, Timothy and Nicole Coyle, Portland, OR, Shannon Coyle, E. Corinth, ME; great-grandchild Margaret Coyle. Brother of the late Judge Francis Kiely, the late General John Kiely, and the late Maureen K. Armstrong. His funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the J. F. Skeffington Chapel, 925 Chalkstone Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Augustine Church, Mt. Pleasant Ave., at 10 a.m. Burial, with Military Honors, in St. Ann Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 p.m. 

KIERNAN [Providence RI Journal, Tues 22 Jun 1920] In this city, on the 19th inst., Catherine J. (Walsh), wife of Frank Kiernan. Funeral private from her late residence, 52 Whittier avenue, Tuesday morning, June 22nd at 9:15 o'clock. Solemn high mass of requiem in St. Mary's Church, Broadway, at 10 o'clock, which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Auto cortege. Newport, R.I. and Lawrence, Mass. papers please copy.

KIERNAN [Providence RI Journal, Friday 9 Apr 2004] East Providence - Bernard J. Kiernan Jr., 87, of Chopmist Hill Road, Chepachet, formerly of East Providence, a retired pipe fitter, died Wednesday at Bayberry Commons, Pascoag. He was the husband of Lucille V. (May) Kiernan. They had been married for 87 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Bernard J. and Agnes (McDermott) Kiernan, and a stepson of the late Esther (Ford) Kiernan, he had lived in Barrington and East Providence for many years before moving to Chepachet two years ago. Mr. Kiernan had been a pipe fitter for the State of Rhode Island at the former Institute of Mental Health, Cranston, for 10 years before retiring. He had been a volunteer at Amos House, Providence. Besides his wife, he leaves a daugther, Deborah A. Silva of Chepachet; two sons, B.J. Kiernan of Riverside and Brian J. Kiernan of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Elizabeth Leach. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. from Perry-McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., with Prayers of Final Commendation at 10 in St. Martha Church, Pawtucket Avenue. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  

KIERNAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 11 May 2004] South Kingstown - Dennis J. Kiernan, 53, of 9 Breakwater Rd., Matunuck, a retired groundskeeper, died April 7 at El Centro Regional Medical Center, El Centro, Calif. He was the former husband of Leslie Castrovillari of Cranston. Born in North Providence, a son of Dorothy (Roberts) Kiernan of North Providence and the late James Kiernan, he had lived in the Matunuck section of South Kingstown for most of his life. A graduate of La Salle Academy, in Providence, he attended the University of Rhode Island. Mr. Kiernan had been a groundskeeper at URI for 15 years, until retiring last year, and had worked for 15 years as a commercial fisherman. He enjoyed cooking and gardening, and was a fan of New York Yankees baseball. Besides his mother and his former wife, he leaves a brother, Michael Kiernan of San Diego, Calif.; a niece; and a nephew. The funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland Ave., Narragansett.

KIERNAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 5 Oct 2004] Cranston - Peter F. Kiernan Jr., 73 ,of Waite Avenue, a retired quality-control inspector, died yesterday at home, after an illness. He was the husband of Charlotte M. (Wilson) Kiernan; they had been married for 38 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Peter F. Kiernan Sr. and Jane (Fay) Kiernan, he had lived in Cranston for 38 years. He had been a quality-control inspector for General Electric, in Cranston, for 34 years before retiring in 1990. Mr. Kiernan was a communicant of St. Paul Church. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards and horseshoes, fishing and the beach. Besides his wife, he leaves six daughters, Colleen A., Kerri L., Heather J. and Holly L. Kiernan, Charleen M. DellaPorta and Melody J. Aleardi, all of Cranston; four sisters, Jane Smith and Gertrude Pisaturo, both of Warwick, Frances Skwirz of Narragansett and Loretta Walsh of Cumberland; and eight grandchildren. A funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, Edgewood. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

KIERNAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 26 Dec 2004] Providence - Winifred Kiernan, 74, of Wayland Avenue, a retired public defender, died Thursday at home. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Charles A. and Madeline (Moran) Kiernan, she was a lifelong resident of the city. Ms. Kiernan had been a public defender for the Boston Bar Association for many years, and had also been associated with the law firm of Robert Shamon, in Boston. She was a member of the Federal Bar Association, and had argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Ms. Kiernan had worked for the Department of Defense in Munich, Germany for four years, and was a member of the American, Boston and Massachusetts bar associations, and the Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers. A graduate of Brown University, she also graduated from L'Universite de la the Sorbonne, Paris, the University of Heidleberg, and Suffolk University School of Law. She was a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, in Newport, and a former member of the Dunes Club, Narragansett. She leaves four cousins, John H. McLaughlin Sr. of Rumford, Robert T. McLaughlin of Coventry, Stephen McLaughlin of East Providence and Joan McLaughlin of Cranston. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. from Monahan, Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Sebastian Church, Cole Avenue. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

KIERNAN (MAY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 1 Mar 2006] Kiernan, Lucille V. (May), 84, of Victory Highway, a clerk for the RI Unemployment and an inspector for BA Ballou Mfg., died Monday at the Haven Healthcare in Greenville. She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Kiernan, Jr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John L. and Veronica (Keegan) May, she lived in Chepachet for 5 years, formerly residing in Barrington and East Providence. Mrs. Kiernan was a communicant of St. Martha's Church and a member of its Rosary and Altar Society. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and loved animals. She was the beloved mother of Bernard J. III, Brian J. Kiernan and Deborah A. Silva. Grandmother of Myles G. and Lindsay A. Silva, and sister of Louis May, Virginia Moyer and the late Richard May. She leaves behind many grand animals. Her funeral will be held Friday at 8 a.m. from the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rte. 44), Greenville, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Philip Church, Putnam Ave., Greenville, at 9 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI 02914, will be appreciated. 

KIERNAN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 22 Mar 2006] Kiernan, Mary A. R.N., 81, of East Greenwich Avenue, died Monday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late James and Ellen (Prior) Kiernan, she had lived in West Warwick for 30 years. Miss Kiernan had been a registered nurse at Rhode Island Hospital for 42 years, serving primarily as the Charge Nurse of the Fracture Clinic of Orthopedic Outpatient Department before retiring in 1986. She was a 1945 graduate of the R.I. Hospital School of Nursing, and was a member of the R.I. Hospital Nurses Alumni Association. She was a communicant of St. Gregory the Great Church for 30 years, and had previously been a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church for 30 years. She is survived by her cousins, Bernard P. Campbell of Barrington, Mary E. Pratt of West Greenwich, Katherine T. Creighton and Helen J. McMillan both in North Providence, and her long time friend Madeline C. Beaudin of West Warwick. Her funeral and visitation will be Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Rd., Warwick. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations to The R.I Hospital, 593 Eddy St., Providence, RI 02905 in Mary's memory would be appreciated. 

KIERNAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 12 Nov 2006] Kiernan, William H., 64, of Groveland Avenue, died Saturday at home surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of Pauline L. (Palumbo) Kiernan. Born in Providence, the son of the late William H., Sr. and Agnes (Bushee) Kiernan, Bill was a Professional Driver for Holiday Inn Express for the past four years, and previously a Clerk for Almacs for 30 years. Besides his wife, Bill is survived by his loving children, Colleen Ann Kiernan-Grass of Cranston, Gregory A. Kiernan of Wake Forest, N.C., and Eric W. Kiernan of Warwick. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Elizabeth, Keenan, Felicia, and Justin. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 A.M. in The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Calling hours 1 hour prior to service. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Gifts in his memory to 'Neighbors Helping Neighbors', 3027 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated.

KIERNAN [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Sunday 10 June 2007] Taunton - Grace F. Kiernan, 77, of Church Green, Taunton died Friday at her home. A lifelong resident of Taunton, she was the daughter of the late William and Grace (Russell) Kiernan. Grace was a teacher at Norton High School for over 40 years and also taught at Bridgewater State College. She attended Taunton schools and was a graduate of Brown University. She also held a masters degree in English from Boston College. She was a former member of the Quota Club, the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the Morton Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered in the hospital's gift shop. At Brown, Grace was president of the National Student Association and played on the lacrosse and basketball teams. Grace joined the Norton school department staff in 1951, when she began teaching physical education and french. She was named English department head in 1955. Grace achieved distinction as a faculty member both as an educational innovator and as a staff member trusted to perform in key extracurricular and social capacities. She was invited to visit Bermuda in 1960 to present Norton High School's curriculum and staged "Life Begins at 400," an original play in honor of William Shakespeare's 400th birthday, in 1964. In 1969, Grace put her philosophy of "kids come first, money second" into stark practice when she signed on to continue as yearbook advisor because no one else wanted the position. She also instituted a program of "midi-courses" designed to help students explore the English language in its many forms of expression. The courses encompassed subjects ranging from the Bible as literature to satire and film-making. Grace headed up the testimonial for outgoing high school principal Henri A Yelle in 1974. From 1974-1978, along with Jane Clancy, she directed sell-out senior class musicals. One of her classes even filmed their own version of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel "The Great Gatsby" on location at The Elms in Newport. A funeral service will be held at O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, Tuesday, June 12 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours prior to the service from 9:30 - 11 a.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Taunton. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Grace's memory to the Salvation Army, 147 Berkeley St., Boston, 02116.

KILDUFF [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 6 Mar 2005] Kilduff, James A., 74, of North Main St., a retired employee for the City of Providence, died Thursday at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph F. and Helen G. (Martin) Kilduff. He was a Korean War Veteran serving with the US Marine Corps. He leaves a brother, Joseph F. Kilduff, Jr. of Warwick, a sister, Gertrude E. McCarty of Lakeville, MA and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William E. Kilduff and Margaret D. Smith. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 A.M. from the James J. Gallogly & Sons Funeral Home, 671 Broad St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church, Oxford St., Providence at 10 A.M. Burial with military honors in RI Veterans Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday 4-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Heart Assn., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 in his memory would be appreciated. 

KILDUFF [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 27 June 2006] Kilduff, Donald J., Sr., 72, husband of Lorraine (DeNoncour) Kilduff, of Bennett Street, North Providence, died unexpectedly Thursday at Fatima Hospital, he was a Quality Inspector for the Submarine Division of General Dynamycs. Born in Providence the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Urwin) Kilduff and lived in North Providence for 38 years. Mr. Kilduff is survived by his loving family, his wife of 52 years, two sons Donald J. Kilduff Jr., Warwick, Robert M. Kilduff, North Providence, one daughter, Deborah Martin, North Providence, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, onebrother Edward Kilduff, West Warwick and one sister Roberta Eileen Doti, Providence. The funeral is private and at the convenience of the family. 

KILEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 8 July 2004] Narragansett - Brother Robert J. Kiley, FSC, 72, of the Christian Brothers Center, Ocean Road, the former assistant athletic director at La Salle Academy, Providence, died Tuesday in St. Elizabeth Home, East Greenwich. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Martin J. and Mary A. (Markey) Kiley. Brother Kiley entered the order of the Brothers of the Christian Schools on Sept. 1, 1962, in Narragansett, and made his final profession on March 22, 1968, at Manhattan College, New York City. He had previously served in the Navy, until 1955. He had been assigned to La Salle Academy for 16 years, and had been its assistant athletic director before being reassigned in 1992 to the Christian Brothers Center. He retired in 1999. Brother Kiley had previously been assistant director of food services at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, New York City. He had attended Marquette University, Stonehill College, and Maryhurst Culinary School, and received a certificate in food-service management from Cornell University. He leaves a sister, Kathleen A. Accattatis of Milton, Mass.; and several nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. He was the brother of the late John E., Joseph F., Rita M. and Hugh J. Kiley Sr., and Christine M. Osborne. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Star, Christian Brothers Center, 635 Ocean Rd. Burial will follow in Christian Brothers Center Cemetery.

KILEY (O'LEARY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 25 Jan 2005] North Attleboro -- Elizabeth H. Kiley, 95, of 85 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, a retired registered nurse, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in the Madonna Manor Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Daniel Kiley. Born in Attleboro on Aug. 10, 1909, she was the daughter of the late James and Annie (McCarthy) O'Leary. Helen was educated in Attleboro schools, and was a graduate of Attleboro High School. She graduated from Sturdy Memorial School of Nursing on Feb. 17, 1932. She worked as staff and private duty nurse at Cape Cod Hospital from 1933-38, and as a private duty nurse in the Attleboro area from 1938-1944. She had served as assistant head nurse at Sturdy Memorial Hospital from 1944-49. Later she assisted her father in law, Dr. Daniel Kiley Sr. From 1950 --1965, she assisted nursing at St. Mary's School in North Attleboro. She enjoyed reading, poetry, and was known for her quick Irish wit. She also was a great supporter of her sons during their years in Little League. She is survived by two sons, Terrell Kiley of North Attleboro, and Daniel Kiley of Newton; a sister, Ann Johnson, of Provincetown, Mass.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Walter, Raymond, Harold, Edward, James "Chet". Dorothy, and Margaret O'Leary, and the late Isabelle Wightman. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, in Saint Mary's Church, 14 Park Street, North Attleboro. Private visiting hours will be held in the John J. Diamond Funeral Home, 180 North Washington Street, North Attleboro prior to the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Madonna Manor, 85 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760. Burial will follow in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.

KILEY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 6 Mar 2006] Kiley, Christopher J., 48, of Hollywood, FL, died February 28 at the Broward Community Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was the husband of Katherine (White) Kiley. Born in East Providence, son of Nancy L. (Carson) Kiley and the late John J. Kiley, he had lived in Florida for many years. Chris was a self employed cabinet maker there. Besides his wife and mother he leaves three daughters, Erin, Leah, and Sara Kiley all of Hollywood, FL; two brothers, John J. Kiley, Jr. of Kennebuc, ME, and Matthew P. Kiley of East Providence; three sisters, Lisa Kiley of Burrillville, Lori Kiley-Garcia of Seekonk and Nancy L. Kiley of Riverside. Chris also leaves several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Jeffrey M. Kiley. There will be a Memorial Mass in St. Margaret's Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., Rumford, Saturday, March 11 at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited. Arrangements by Manning-Heffern Funeral Home. 

KILGREW (SULLIVAN) [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 12 July 2005] Kilgrew (Sullivan) -- Mary F., age 97, of Branford, CT, formerly of Somerset, MA., July 9, 2005. Wife of the late Francis J.. Kilgrew, former Superintendent of Somerset Schools, Mother of Elizabeth M. Scott and Mrs. Garth H. (Helen F.) Ballantyne, Sister of Elizabeth Mullins and the late Helen and John Sullivan. Nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 9:00AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County St., Somerset. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Somerset.

KILKENNY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 23 June 2003] Warwick - Robert J. Kilkenny Sr., 69, of Hilton Road, a retired heavy-equipment operator, and former co-owner of Kilkenny's Tap, Providence, died Saturday at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, after a seven-month illness. He was the husband of Barbara L. (Griffith) Kilkenny. They had been married for 46 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Peter F. and Catherine C. (Donnelly) Kilkenny, he had lived in Providence before moving to Warwick 40 years ago. Mr. Kilkenny had worked as a heavy-equipment operator for T.F. Greene Airport, for eight years, retiring in 1989, and had been a co-owner of Kilkenny's Tap, Providence, for 20 years. He had also worked for the Narragansett Brewery for 18 years, until its closing. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Nelson Mac Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Cranston. He was a communicant of St. Kevin Church. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Robert J. Kilkenny Jr. of Warwick; five daughters, Karen L. Manfredo, Colleen M. and Kathleen A. Kilkenny, and Erin L. Joseph, all of Warwick, and Megan C. Coletta of Beaufort, S.C.; a brother, Peter Kilkenny of Cranston; two sisters, Rita Gibney of Providence and Nancy Mead of Warwick; and nine grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Martha Arey and Catherine Casey. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KILKENNY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 22 Feb 2005] Lincoln - Kilkenny, James J. 'Joe', 88 of Wake Robin Road died Saturday at Heritage Hills Nursing Home. He was the husband of Viola 'Vi' (DeCesare) Kilkenny for 58 years. Born in Providence, the son of the late James J. and Anna Louise (Mchale) Kilkenny. He was a WW II veteran receiving the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhinland, Central Europe, and the EAME Campaign with one silver star. He was a member of the VFW Suprise Willhouse. Besides his wife, he leaves 9 nieces and nephews and many Great and Great Great nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Edward F. Kilkenny. His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the Pennine Funeral Home, 28 Grove Street. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Ambrose Church, School Street, Linclon. Visiting Hours Wednesday 4-7 p.m. 

KILLAVEY (McDERMOTT) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 23 Feb 2008] Killavey, Anna Louise (McDermott), 92, of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital after a brief illness. Her daughter was by her side. Born in Providence, Louise, as she was known, was the daughter of the late Philip and Sara (O'Connor) McDermott. She was employed as a sales associate at Shepard's Department Store and the Outlet Company for many years, and was a volunteer at the snack bar at Fatima Hospital for 17 years. Some of the great joys of Louise's life were going to daily Mass, cooking and baking for her family and friends, singing, socializing and making people laugh. Louise will be greatly missed by her sister, Irene Jayne; her daughter, Louise DeLellis and her husband Joseph; her son, James Killavey and his wife Cindy; her grandchildren, Dr. Christopher DeLellis and his wife Dr. Kemby Bacon; Paula Harrington and her husband Brian; and Brian and Kevin Killavey; her great-grandchildren, Jenna and Brian Harrington; and her friends at St. Patricks. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Killavey, and her sister, Eleanor Dillon. Her funeral will be held on Monday at 8 AM from The Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick Church at 9 AM. Internment will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, in Cranston. Visiting hours are Sunday, from 4 to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence, RI 02908, would be deeply appreciated. 

KILLAY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 6 Sep 2006] Killay, Joseph M., 86, of Ocean Rd. in Narragansett, died Sunday, September 3rd in the South County Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ursula (Cusick) Killay. Joseph was born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Fox) Killay. Mr. Killay is survived by his sister, Helen Nerney of Narragansett, and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Thomas Killay and Agnes Lee. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Pt. Judith Rd., Narragansett. Visiting hours will be held in the Forbes Funeral Home, 28 Columbia St., Wakefield, on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of RI, Sterry Building, Suite 1, 5586 Post Rd., East Greenwich, RI 02818-3454

KILLEEN [ Newport RI Daily News, Wednesday 25 Feb 1914] Killeen - In Fall River , 22d inst., James Killeen.

KILLEEN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 7 June 2004] Seekonk - Sheila A. Killeen, 62, of Olney Street, a former supervisor, died Friday at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket. Born in Providence, a daughter of Stella (Pyza) Killeen of Seekonk, and the late Frank Killeen, she had been a Seekonk resident for 20 years. Ms. Killeen had been a supervisor for the former New England Telephone, now Verizon, for 15 years before retiring in 1984. Besides her mother, she leaves a brother, Robert Killeen of Seekonk. The funeral and burial will be private.

KILLEN [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Mon 31 July 1911] The friends of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Killen are grieved over the death of their infant son, Frederick Ormston Killen. The burial was held this afternoon from the residence at 325 Hope street.

KILLIAN [Providence RI Journal, Friday 10 Dec 2004] South Kingstown - Dale V. Killian, 73, of Old Post Road, Wakefield, a chef at the Alaska Pipe Line Restaurant, in Palmer, Ark., before retiring in 1976, died Saturday at Blair House, Worcester, Mass. Born in New York City, a son of the late Frederick and Mary (Arrindale) Killian, he had been a resident of Palmer before moving to South County in 1977. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He had volunteered at Mystic (Conn.) Seaport, and for 25 years with the Appalachian Mountain Club trail crew. He also enjoyed woodworking, sailing, and walking on the beach. He leaves a son, Jason Killian of Wakefield; two sisters, Jean Balko of Marblehead, Mass., and Mary Wein of Sarasota, Fla.; and his former wife, Susan Myette of Wakefield. A memorial service with military honors will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

KILLIAN [Providence RI Journal, Friday 15 Apr 2005] Killian, Charles G., 69, of Chestnut Street, a retired mail handler, for the US Postal Service Turnkey Branch for 35 years died Wednesday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence a son of the late Issac and Elizabeth (Donohue) Killian, he lived in Providence for many years. Mr. Killian served in the US Army and RI National Guard. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 14, a avid Red Sox Fan and enjoyed Irish history. He was the beloved brother of Rose Dupre, Elizabeth O'Neil, Mary Laird, James Truesdale, and the late Katherine Murrman and John Killian. The funeral and burial will be private. Visiting hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Arrangements with Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, Warwick. 

KILLIAN-GRIMES (ROURKE) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 29 Apr 2006] Killian-Grimes, Sheila, 77, of Alex McGregor Rd., wife of the late Robert 'Cy' Killian and the late George J. Grimes, died Thursday in North Scituate, Rhode Island. Born and raised on Hilltop Ave. in Elmhurst section of Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Healey) Rourke, and was a longtime resident of Pawtucket. She was the mother of Robert J. Killian and John F. Killian and step-mother of Judith M. Grimes. She was the grandmother of Jessica Cy Killian, Kelsey L. Killina, Julie A. Killian and Andrew R. Killian. She is also survived by her seven siblings: Michaela Rourke Burke, Patricia Rourke McCrystal-Thompson, Anthony J. Rourke, Margaret Rourke Burke, Rosemary Rourke Franz, John J. Rourke and MaryJo Rourke Reilly. Mrs. Killian-Grimes was a graduate of the former Sacred Heart Elmhurst Academy and Rhode Island College of Education. She was a member of the Elmhurst Alumni and Rhode Island College Associations. She was formerly an elementary school teacher and a CCD instructor at St. Teresa's Church, Pawtucket, where she was a longtime communicant. Her funeral will be Monday at 9:45 A.M. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. in St. Teresa Church, Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visiting hours, Sunday 2-5 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to Big Brothers of Rhode Island, 3300 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI 02915, in her memory would be appreciated. 

KILLIAN (DREWNIANY) [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Wednesday 3 Jan 2007] Killian - Of Taunton, Dec. 31, 2006. Josephine A. (Drewniany) Killian. Wife of the late Matthew J. Killian and mother of Donna Duffy and her husband John of Winchester and Eugene Killian and his wife Elaine of Andover; Babci of 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Sister of Edward Drewniany of Westchester, PA and Joseph Drewniany of Taunton. Funeral from the Sowiecki Funeral Home, 69 W. Britannia St. Taunton on Friday at 8:30 am; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Rosary Church at 9:30 am. Visiting Hours on Thursday from 4-7 pm. Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Activities Funeral of Marian Manor, 33 Summer St., Taunton, MA 02780.

KILLORAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 16 Dec 2004] Warwick - Mary M. Killoran, 63, of Smithfield Commons, Putnam Pike, Smithfield, and formerly of Massachusetts Avenue, Warwick, died Tuesday at home. Born in Providence, a daughter of Edith M. (Munson) Killoran of Warwick and the late Joseph P. Killoran Jr., she had lived in Providence and Warwick for many years before moving to Smithfield. Besides her mother, she leaves a sister, Doris C. Brown of Narragansett and also of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; a brother, Joseph F. Killoran of Warwick; and several nieces and nephews. She was a sister of the late Florence L. Killoran. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Francis Church, 596 Jefferson Blvd. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

KILMARTIN [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 9 Sept 1882] Died… In this city, 2d inst., Catherine, wife of John Kilmartin, aged 40 years.

KILMARTIN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 5 Oct 2004] Pawtucket - William J. Kilmartin, 84, of 174 Burgess Ave., a retired sales manager, died Sunday at home. He was the husband of the late Ruth M. (Renner) Kilmartin. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Thomas A. and Margaret M. (Gallagher) Kilmartin, he was a lifelong resident of the city. Mr. Kilmartin had worked for Armour & Co., working out of the general office, in Chicago, Ill., as a sales and marketing manager for the North East Region, for 33 years. He later had been a sales manager for Gol Pac Corp., of Secacus, N.J. He was a member of the Armour Retirees Club, in Florida. An Army veteran of World War II, he served in Asia and the Pacific as a technical sergeant in the the Medical Detachment, Air Force Service Command. He was a member of the American Legion, Fierlit-Korzen Post 79, in Central Falls. Mr. Kilmartin was a member of the Mora Club of Pawtucket, the Providence Lodge of Elks, BPOE 12, and the Knights of Columbus, in Spokane, Wash. He leaves two daughters, C. Patricia Daniele of Lajolla, Calif., and Kathleen M. Keenaghan of East Providence; a sister, Margaret Pearl Yaccavone of East Providence; and four grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Francis Kilmartin. A funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from the Cheetham Mortuary, 1012 Newport Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave. Burial, with military honors, will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, East Providence.

KILMURRAY [Newport RI Daily News, Wednesday 11 Feb 1914] Kilmurray - In Pawtucket , 10th inst., Ellen, wife of Joseph Kilmurray.

KILROY (CONNELLY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday 27 July 2007] Maureen A. (Connelly) Kilroy, “Mo,” age 72, of Somerset, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 in Charlton Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of William H. Kilroy “Hal” to whom she had been married for the past 46 years. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Lt. Thomas J. Connelly Sr. retired Fall River Police Department and the late Gertrude V. (Malloy) Connelly.  She had been a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of the former Mount Saint Mary’s Academy and Salve Regina University where she minored in art and majored in history and English. She was a teacher and taught history and geography in the Newport and Fall River school systems. She was also an art teacher in Somerset. She was a reading teacher at Matthew J. Kuss Middle School in Fall River for 15 years before retiring in 1996. She was a communicant of St. Thomas More Church and a member of its Seniors Club. She was a member of the Massachusetts Retired Teachers Association. She loved art and enjoyed painting. She also loved to swim and the beach. She is survived by one daughter Colleen M. Branco and her husband Mario P. of Atlanta, Georgia, one son John F. Kilroy and his wife Brandi of Minneapolis, MN. Three grandchildren Ryan J. Branco and his wife Chanel, Taryn S., and Jared T. Branco, two great-grandchildren Adrian and Ava Branco all of Atlanta, GA. She was sister of the late Thomas J. Connelly Jr. Her funeral will be held Monday, July 30, 2007 at 9:00AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County St., Somerset followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave., Somerset. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday from 5-8PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.