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OAKLEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 12 April 2007] Oakley, Raymond T., 88, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007. He was the beloved husband of the late Claire Y. (Robert) Oakley who passed away on January 30, 2007. Born in Providence, a son of the late William and Mary (Farrelly) Oakley, he had resided in Pawtucket since 1953. He was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Ray was a foreman in the composing room at the Providence Journal for 47 years until retiring in 1983. He was a member of the (ITU) International Typographical Union. He leaves two daughters, Donna M. Ferguson and her husband Gary of Seekonk and Mary Ann Brewster and her husband Robert of Portland, Oregon; one son, Robert R. Oakley, M.D. and his wife Lydia Grypma, M.D. of Coronado, California, seven grandchildren, Michael and Laura Ferguson, Zachary, Matthew and Cameron Oakley, Elizabeth and Alison Brewster; several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Virginia Oakley. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 A.M. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visitation omitted. In lieu of flowers, gifts to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886 in memory of his late wife Claire would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements with William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket.

OATES [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Wednesday 2 Nov 1892] In this city: Oates - 2nd inst., James Oates, aged 60 years, 11 months and 10 days. Residence 58 Ferry street. Funeral notice tomorrow. [Thursday 3 Nov 1892] In this city: Oates - 2nd inst., James Oates, aged 60 years, 11 months and 10 days. Funeral from his late residence, 58 Ferry street, Friday, at 2 o'clock p.m. Requiem high mass for the repose of his soul at St. Louis' church, at 7.30 Saturday morning. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

OATES (COFFEY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 29 Aug 2006] Oates, Margaret A. (Coffey), 93, of Warwick Avenue, died Sunday at the West Shore Health Center. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Oates. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James J. and Sarah (Slavin) Coffey, she had resided in Warwick since 1936. A homemaker, Mrs. Oates was a former foster grandparent at Sherman School in Warwick and enjoyed swimming at the McDermott Pool. She is survived by 1 daughter, Margaret M. 'Peg' McGuirl of Warwick; 1 son, Thomas R. Oates and his wife, Christina, of Jamestown; 3 brothers, Dr. Thomas B. Coffey and George J. Coffey, both of Cranston, and Francis J. Coffey of West Chester, PA. Grandmother of Susan, Patrick T. and Robert E. McGuirl, Kathleen M. McNamara, Daniel J. Oates, MD, and Matthew J. Oates. 6 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late J. Henry Coffey and Mary F. Hay. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10 AM in St. Benedict Church, Beach Ave., Warwick. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to St. Benedict Church will be appreciated. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, East Providence. 

O'BEIRNE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 24 Mar 2004] Theresa O'Beirne, 90, of Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, Md., and formerly of South Kingstown, a retired civil servant, died Saturday at the Anne Arundel Medical Center, in Annapolis. Born in Ireland, a daughter of the late Thomas and Delia (Tiernan) O'Beirne, she had lived in South Kingstown many years ago. Miss O'Beirne had been an office manager at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis for many years before retiring, and later had been a volunteer at the Visitor Center in Annapolis, until her recent illness. A Navy veteran of World War II, Miss O'Beirne served as a Wave in the Women's Appointed Volunteer Emergency Service. She leaves a niece, Mary Green of North Kingstown; and two nephews, H. Edward Garlick in Florida and Thomas O'Beirne in Ireland. She was the sister of the late Mary Garlick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 128 High St., Wakefield. Burial will follow in the New Fernwood Cemetery.

O'BRIEN [Fall River MA, The Daily Globe, Monday evening 17 Feb 1890] O'Brien - 17th inst., John O'Brien, aged 32 years and 8 months. Residence No. 31 Union St. Funeral notice tomorrow.

O'BRIEN [Fall River MA, The Daily Globe, Monday evening 17 Feb 1890] O'Brien - 16th inst., John, beloved son of James and Bridget O'Brien, aged 1 year 5 months and 20 days. Funeral from Mr. O'Brien's residence, No. 5 Morton St., tomorrow, Tuesday, at 2 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

O'BRIEN [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Tuesday 15 Nov 1892] In this city: O'Brien - 14th inst., Mr. Thomas O'Brien, aged 60 years. Funeral from his late residence, 51 Spring St., tomorrow, at 9 o'clock a.m. A requiem high mass for the repose of his soul at St. Mary's Church, at 10 o'clock a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

O'BRIEN [Newport RI Daily News, Wednesday 11 Feb 1914] O'Brien - At the Newport Hospital, Thomas O'Brien, aged 73 years. [Thursday 12 Feb 1914] O'Brien - In this city, 11th inst., Thomas O'Brien. Funeral Friday at 8:30 a.m. from his home, corner Hail avenue and Prescott place, St. Joseph 's Church at 9. Interment at New York .

O'BRIEN [Bridgeport CT Post, Tuesday 12 March 1957] J. P. O'BRIEN DIES; SPORTS FIGURE. Services for John Patrick O'Brien, 72, of 431 Lafayette street, a baseball umpire in Bridgeport Industrial and Twilight leagues many years, who died yesterday afternoon in his home, will take place Thursday. They will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. in the Lieberum and Heaphy funeral home, 866 Lafayette street, and at 9 o'clock in Sacred Heart church with a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery. Mr. O'Brien, better known as Jack O'Brien, started playing baseball in Bridgeport in 1908, starring with such teams as the Newfields, the Brooksides, and the Westerns. He was an active player until 1915 when he gave up the semi-professional teams for umpiring in the Industrial, Junior City, Manufacturers' Twilight, and Senior circuits. In addition he gave many of his afternoons to umpiring area high school contests, taking time off from work to do so, and umpired for some professional contests in the area in an era when major league stars such as Babe Ruth would join the local rosters for extra money. Born in Fall River, Mass., Feb. 10, 1885, Mr. O'Brien began working at 11 in the cotton mills there. He joined the Army four years later and was assigned as a member of the mortar unit attached to the Coast Artillery Division stationed at Fortress Monroe, Va. Mr. O'Brien was discharged in 1906 after six years of service and moved to Danbury where he learned his trade as a metal caster at the Rogers Silver company. He married the former Margaret Warburton there in 1916 (sic) and it was in Danbury where his son Jack, later to be a reporter for the Bridgeport Post and a member of the U.S. Diplomatic service, was born. Jack O'Brien now is an associate editor of Newsweek magazine. After two years in Danbury, Mr. O'Brien came to Bridgeport in 1908 and had resided here since. He was employed 32 years by the Weidlich Manufacturing company until the start of World War II. At that time he took up war work at the Underwood corporation. In 1954 he married the former Mary McGarrigle who survives him. From 1943 until his retirement in 1953, Mr. O'Brien was employed as a bartender at Jimmy Lavery's tavern on Fairfield avenue. He retired from umpiring baseball games in 1928 after 18 years of calling games during his spare time. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart church and the council of Catholic Men. In addition to his wife and son, Mr. O'Brien is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Bond, of Fall River, Mass.; two brothers, Michael O'Brien of Stratford, and William O'Brien, of Fall River, Mass; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. [Bridgeport CT Post, Friday 15 March 1957] Services for John Patrick O'Brien, 72, of 431 Lafayette Street, who died Monday, took place yesterday in Sacred Heart church with a solemn high Mass of requiem. Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery. The Rev. Frances J. Shugrue was celebrant, assisted by the Rev. William F. Galvin, deacon, and the Rev. Edward J. McCall, sub-deacon. Committal prayers were read by Father McCall. Bearers were Henry Skott, John Fitzsimmons, Joseph Stanczyk, and John, David and Peter O'Brien. [Note: John Patrick O'Brien is a son of Thomas O'BRIEN (born either in Fall River or Ireland) & Mary COONEY, born in England.]

O'BRIEN [Bridgeport CT Post, Thursday 21 March 1957] Michael J. O'Brien, 68, of 38 Arcadia street, Stratford, a retired employee of the General Electric company and a member of the special police of Stratford, died today in his home. Services will take place Saturday at 8:15 a.m. in the William R. McDonald funeral home, 2581 Main street, Stratford and at 9 o'clock in St. James church, Stratford, of which he was a communicant. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery. A native of Fall River, Mass., Mr. O'Brien had resided in the Bridgeport area more than 40 years. He was a foreman 36 years in the wiring department of General Electric company. Since his retirement three years ago, he has served with the special police of Stratford. He served in the Army from 1910 to 1914. He was a member of St. James council, K of C, of Stratford; Holy Name society and of Council of Catholic Men. He is survived by his wife, Frances Beyer O'Brien, and a son, Edward O'Brien of Stratford; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Bono of Trumbull and Mrs. Robert Kelley of East Hartford; 11 grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Raymond O'Brien of Bridgeport; a brother William O'Brien and a sister, Mrs. Mary Bond of Fall River, and several nieces and nephews. [Bridgeport CT Post, Saturday 23 March 1957] Services for Michael J. O'Brien, 68, of 38 Arcadia street, Stratford, who died Thursday, took place today in St. James church, Stratford. Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery. [Note: Michael Joseph O'Brien was a son of Thomas O'Brien (born in either Fall River or Ireland) & Mary Cooney, who was born in England.]

O'BRIEN (CROFTON) [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 19 June 1957] DIED - O'Brien - June 19, Agnes C. O'Brien, beloved wife of Jeffrey E. O'Brien and daughter of the late Thomas and the late Margaret (McDermott) Crofton. Residence 542 Broadway. Funeral Friday morning, June 21, from the D.D. Sullivan & Sons Funeral Home, 469 Locust Street, at 8 A.M. A solemn high mass of requiem will be sung for the repose of her soul in St. Louis Church at 9 A.M. Calling hours, beginning this evening, 7 to 9 P.M. and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. OBITUARY - Mrs. Agnes C. (Crofton) O'Brien, 542 Broadway, wife of Jeffrey E. O'Brien, died this morning at her home. Born in this city, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and the late Margaret (McDermott) Crofton and was a retired school teacher. In addition to her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Glen Tobias of San Jose, Calif.; three sons, James E. of Milwaukee and Jeffrey F. and George B. O'Brien of this City; a brother, Capt. Joseph F. Crofton of the Fall River Fire Department; three sisters, Miss Mary Emma Crofton, Mrs. John F. Sullivan and Mrs. Arthur J. O'Connor, all of this city, also several nieces and nephews. The funeral will take place from the D.D. Sullivan and Sons Funeral Home, 469 Locust Street, with a solemn high mass of requiem in St. Louis' Church at 9.

O'BRIEN [New Bedford MA, The Standard Times, 7 Feb 2000] New Bedford -- Thomas Joseph O'Brien Jr., 78, a retired city Water Department employee, died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the widower of Helen (Chmiel) O'Brien. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Thomas J. and Elvira (Pacheco) O'Brien, he lived in Dartmouth during his youth, where he was also educated. He later returned to live in New Bedford. He was a communicant of St. Kilian's Church. Mr. O'Brien was employed by the Water Department for 34 years, where he worked patrolling reservoirs, until he retired. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Army National Guard. He was a life member, past commander and past district commander of District 6. He was also a life member of the American Legion Post 4459; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6643, East Freetown; Military Order of Cooties; a former Boy Scout leader of Troop 45; and a junior bowling instructor. Survivors include a son, Daniel O'Brien of Mattapoisett; a companion, Germaine Moreau of New Bedford; two grandchildren, Joseph O'Brien and Meghan O'Brien of Mattapoisett; a brother, Leonard O'Brien of Dartmouth; two nephews; and a niece. His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Kilian's Church. Arrangements are by the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd.

O'BRIEN (JOHNSON) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 27 April 2003] Pawtucket - Rita V. O'Brien, 86, formerly of Woodhaven Road, a retired medical secretary, died Wednesday at Mount St. Rita Health Center, Cumberland. She was the wife of the late George P. O'Brien. Born in Schenectady, N.Y., a daughter of the late Kathryn (Killion) and Adam Johnson, she had lived in Pawtucket for 20 years, previously living in South Attleboro. Before her retirement, she had been employed as a medical secretary for Dr. John Chiareza in North Attleboro for many years. She leaves a son, G. Douglas O'Brien of Plainfield, Ill.; two brothers, William Johnson of Medfield, Mass., and T. Ryan Johnson of Columbia, S.C.; a sister, Patricia Perry of Bristol; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Dennis M. O'Brien, and the sister of the late Gerald Johnson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. in Mount St. Rita Chapel, 15 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland. Burial will be at Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 7 Aug 2003] Somerset - Richard W. O'Brien, 50, of Susie Street, an automotive salesman, died yesterday at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. He was the husband of Joyce A. (Branco) O'Brien. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John Russell O'Brien Sr. and Agnes B. (Robertson) O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien was a salesman at Sacucci Lincoln Mercury, Newport. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Durfee High School, Fall River, and attended Bristol Community College. Mr. O'Brien was a member of the Italian Progressive Club in Fall River, and the Sportsman's Club, Tiverton. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Mark R. O'Brien, and a daughter, Sabrina A. O'Brien, both of Somerset; a brother, John R. O'Brien Jr. of Fall River; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from the Birchcrest Home of Waring-Sullivan, Ashton, Coughlin, Driscoll, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea, with a funeral Mass at 9 in St. John of God Church, Brayton Avenue, Somerset. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 7 Aug 2003] O'Brien - In Fall River Aug. 6, 2003 Richard W.O'Brien. Husband of Joyce A. (Branco) O'Brien. Father of Mark R. O'Brien and Sabrina A. O'Brien. Brother of John Russel O'Brien Jr. and his wife Pauline. Residence Somerset, MA. Funeral Sat. Aug 9, 2003, at 8AM from the Birchcrest Home Of Waring - Sullivan, Ashton, Coughling, Driscoll 189 Gardner's Neck Road Swansea followed by a funeral Mass at 9AM in St. John of God Church Brayton Ave. Somerset. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Fri. 4-7 PM. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery in Fall River.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 10 Aug 2003] East Providence - Margaret M. O'Brien, 78, of Sumac Street, a retired office supervisor, died Friday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Blessington) O'Brien, she was a lifelong resident of East Providence. She had worked as an office supervisor for the John Hancock Insurance Co. in East Providence for more than 40 years before retiring. She leaves a brother, John E. O'Brien of Rumford; and three nieces and three nephews. The funeral and burial will be private.

O'BRIEN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Wednesday 24 Sep 2003] New Bedford -- Everett J. O'Brien, 84, of New Bedford died Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at The Oaks Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Gail A. (Russell) O'Brien. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Henrietta (Wallace) O'Brien, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a communicant of St. James Church. Mr. O'Brien was the proprietor of Worthington's Bakery for many years until his retirement. He later worked for the City of New Bedford Traffic Division, at the Kerwin Garage and Elm Street Garage. He served in the Army during World War II and was a recipient of the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Survivors include his widow; a son, Jonathan O'Brien of Broad Brook, Conn.; a brother, Joseph O'Brien of New Bedford; a godchild, Margaret Mary Cabral of Dartmouth; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Leonard O'Brien, Harold O'Brien, Francis O'Brien, Kathleen Mitchell and Margaret Donlan. His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. James Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St. 

O'BRIEN [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 2 Oct 2003] O'Brien -- Desmond P., age 78 of Dartmouth, Tuesday, September 30, 2003. Husband of Theresa (Ramsey) O'Brien. Father of Paul D. O'Brien and his wife Elizabeth and Joan Bickmann and her husband Stan. Brother of Anthony O'Brien. Grandfather of Siobhan Bickmann, Rachael Houde, Ciara O'Brien, Ian O'Brien and Chloe O'Brien. Great-grandfather of Quintin Houde and Victoria Houde. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, October 3, 2003, at 10:00AM from the Dartmouth Funeral Home of Waring-Sullivan, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Mary's Church, 783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA. Relatiaves and friends invited. Donations may be made to Community Nurse & Hospice Care, P.O. Box Box 831, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Visiting hours are omitted. Burial in St. John's Cemetery, New Bedford, MA.. [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 2 Oct 2003] Dartmouth -- Desmond P. O'Brien, 78, of Dartmouth died at home Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, after a long illness. He was the husband of Theresa (Ramsey) O'Brien. Born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of the late William and Mary (O'Mara) O'Brien, he lived in Dartmouth 30 years; he attended St. Mary's Church. Mr. O'Brien worked at Acushnet Rubber Co. in New Bedford more than 15 years; he retired in 1987. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his widow; a son, Paul D. O'Brien, and his wife, Elizabeth, of South Dartmouth; a daughter, Joan Bickmann, and her husband, Stan, of North Dartmouth; a brother, Anthony O'Brien of Stockport, England; five grandchildren, Siobhan Bickmann, Rachel Houde, Ciara O'Brien, Ian O'Brien and Chloe O'Brien; two great-grandchildren, Quintin Houde and Victoria Houde; and many nieces and nephews. His funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, New Bedford. Arrangements are by the Dartmouth Funeral Home of Waring-Sullivan, 230 Russells Mills Road. 

O'BRIEN [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 16 Oct 2003] O'Brien - Gerald J. Jr., of North Attleboro on October 14, 2003 at the age of 67. Husband of Nicole Y. (Niang) O'Brien of North Attleboro. Father of Patricia Touchette of Buckfield, ME., Phyllis Lake of Bridgeton, ME., Carol O'Brien of Toccoa, GA., Gerald J. O'Brien III of Attleboro, Daniel O'Brien of North Attleboro, James O'Brien of North Attleboro, Joseph O'Brien of Sanston, VA. Brother of Donna Debartolomeo of Stratham, NH., Louise O'Brien of Reading, MA. Gail Kilroy of Halifax, MA., Binky McFarland of Jamaica Plains, Joyce Polito of Long Boat Key, FL., Joanne DeFelice of Stoughton, MA. and the late Daniel O'Brien. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visiting is respectfully omitted. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2003 at the North Attleboro Elks, Bulfinch St. at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements provided by Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove St., N. Attleboro, MA.

O'BRIEN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 18 Nov 2003] New Bedford - Robert F. O'Brien, 79, of Marion died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Jeanne A. (Kelley) O'Brien; they were married 52 years. Born and raised in Boston, the son of the late Patrick J. and Alice V. (Sheedy) O'Brien, he lived in Marion 42 years. Mr. O'Brien was port director of U.S. Customs from 1969 until his retirement in 1989; he worked for the federal government for 60 years. Survivors include his widow; three sons, Robert "O'Bie" O'Brien of Fairhaven, Michael P. O'Brien and his wife, Lois, of Mattapoisett, and John C. O'Brien and his wife, Rhonda "Kitt," of Annapolis, Md.; seven grandchildren, Kevin, Stephen, Patrick, Charlie, Ryan, Carly and Gracie; and a brother, Edmund C. O'Brien of Pittsfield, N.H. His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony's Church, Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Marion. Arrangements are by Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 4 Jan 2004] Narragansett - Martin M. O'brien, 87, of Glenwood Avenue, a retired process engineer, died Friday at South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the husband of Margaret (Callaghan) O'Brien. Born in Providence, a son of the late Martin and Julia (Gallagher) O'Brien, he had lived in Warwick before moving to Narragansett 23 years ago, where he had summered since 1946. Mr. O'Brien had been a process engineer for the Collyer Insulated Wire Co., Lincoln, for 46 years before his retirement. He was a very active member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church Men's Group, and a member of the Mount Pleasant Senior Citizens, the St. Leo's Seniors, Pawtucket, and the Domenicana Club, Providence. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Marian O. Lowry of Colchester, Conn.; four sons, Raymond T. O'Brien of Langhorne, Pa.; Robert E. O'Brien of Warwick, Francis J. O'Brien of Saunderstown,and Ronald E. O'Brien of Snug Harbor; a sister, Marie K. O'Brien of North Smithfield; and eight grandchildren and two great-grandsons. He was the brother of the late Raymond and James O'Brien. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from Nardolillo Funeral Home, South County Chapel, 1111 Boston Neck Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 18 Jan 2004] Cranston - Alice J. O'Brien, 78, of Legion Way, a retired teacher and math department chairwoman, died Friday at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Fred E. and Alice J. (Jennings) O'Brien, she was a lifelong Cranston resident. Miss O'Brien had taught math for 38 years in the Warwick School Department at Gorton Junior High School, the former Lockwood Junior High School, and Aldrich Junior High School, and had been chairwoman of the math department at Lockwood until its closing, and later at Aldrich until her retirement. She had previously taught in the East Providence School Department. Miss O'Brien was a graduate of Rhode Island College, Providence, where she also received her master's degree in education. She was a member of Church of the Transfiguration, and was a former organist at People's Baptist Church. Miss O'Brien was a past matron of Signet Chapter 21, Order of the Eastern Star, past worthy grand matron at Grand Chapter of Rhode Island, OES, and had also been grand secretary for the Grand Chapter for 11 years. She currently was the Grand Chapter's grand secretary emeritus, and had been General Grand Chapter Committee member for registration. Miss O'Brien enjoyed traveling. She leaves two nieces, Joan Hopkins of Warwick and Nancy Wallbillich of Charlestown; and two nephews, Paul A. O'Brien of North Kingstown and Bruce O'Brien of Tampa, Fla. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. [Providence RI Journal, Monday 19 Jan 2004] Correction - Alice J. O'Brien, 78, of Legion Way, Cranston, who died Friday at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, was the sister of the late Fred E. O'Brien.  

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 29 Feb 2004] South Kingstown - Raymond J. O'Brien, 87, of Blackberry Hill Drive, Matunuck, a former steamfitter, died yesterday at home. He was the husband of the late Mary (Nicholson) O'Brien. They had been married for 65 years. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Thomas A. and Bridget (Dalton) O'Brien, he had lived in Bonita Springs, Fla., for 20 years before moving to Matunuck Beach 35 years ago. Mr. O'Brien had worked for Honeywell at the University of Rhode Island for 20 years before retiring in 1985. He had been a member of Steamfitters Local 51 for 67 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a communicant of St. Francis Church. He loved to walk and run, and took part in local road races. He was an avid birdwatcher. He leaves a son, Thomas J. O'Brien of Matunuck; a daughter, Marianne Feldbauer of Westerly; and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a brother of the late James O'Brien and Mary Ballou. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Church, 114 High St., Wakefield. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.  

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 28 Apr 2004] Providence - Eileen J. O'Brien, 87, formerly of Governor Street, a former child-care provider, died Saturday at the Bethany Home. Born in Bantry, Ireland, a daughter of the late Timothy and Mary (O'Brien) O'Brien, she came to Rhode Island in 1955, after living briefly in New York City. Miss O'Brien is survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Hope Street. Burial will be in the Abbey Cemetery, in Bantry.

O'BRIEN [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 18 May 2004] O'Brien -- April 30, 2004 Jeremiah F. O'Brien. Husband of Margaret (Murphy) O'Brien. Son of James and Carolyn O'Brien and the late Teresa (Faria) O'Brien. Father of Casey and Kevin O'Brien. Brother of Mary Katherine O'Brien, Matthew, Jonathan, James and Neil O'Brien, four nephews and three nieces. A Memorial Mass will be Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St., Fall River. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Transplant Foundation, 1801 N. West 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136. All local arrangement are under the direction of Hathaway Home for Funerals, Fall River, MA.

O'BRIEN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 4 June 2004] Wareham - Cecilia Therese O'Brien, 69, of Buzzards Bay, formerly of Taunton Street, Middleboro, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at Tobey Hospital after a long illness. Born in Boston the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Cecelia (Hildergarde) O'Brien, she was a member of St. Margaret's Church, Buzzards Bay, and previously of Sacred Heart Church, Middleboro. Miss O'Brien was a social worker with Old Colony Elderly Services until retiring. She was a graduate of Bridgewater State College. She was a member of South Shore Irish American Society, Bourne Oaks Tenant Association and Friends of the Elderly, Bourne. Survivors include a son, Kevin K. O'Brien of Chicago; a brother, Patrick J. O'Brien of Plymouth; and two sisters, Patricia Yarasites of Raynham and Michele Lemmo of Middleboro. Her funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. tomorrow  from the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St., Middleboro, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Middleboro.  

O'BRIEN (KELLEY) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 22 July 2004] New Bedford -- Jeanne A. (Kelley) O'Brien, 76, of Marion died Monday, July 19, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the widow of Robert F. O'Brien; they were married 52 years. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Charles J. and Anna (Burns) Kelley, she lived in Marion for the past 44 years. She was a communicant of St. Rita's Church in Marion and St. Anthony Church in Mattapoisett. Mrs. O'Brien worked at Tabor Academy for more than 19 years, finishing her career as administrative assistant to the headmaster. Survivors include three sons, Robert "O'Bie" O'Brien of Fairhaven, Michael O'Brien and his wife, Lois, of Mattapoisett and John C. "Jack" O'Brien and his wife, Rhonda "Kitt," of Annapolis, Md.; seven grandchildren, Kevin, Stephen, Patrick, Charlie, Ryan, Carly and Gracie; and a sister, Nan Kelly of South Weymouth. Her funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Rita's Church with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Marion. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Route 6, Mattapoisett.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 3 Aug 2004] East Providence - Michael J. O'Brien, 47, of Kingston, Mass., and formerly of East Providence, an employee of The Village at Duxbury, in Duxbury, Mass., died Friday at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home, in East Providence. Born in Providence, a son of Barbara G. O'Brien and the late Francis W. O'Brien Sr., he had lived in East Providence for most of his life. Mr. O'Brien had been working for The Village at Duxbury for the past 10 years. He loved his motorcycle and fishing. Besides his mother, he leaves three daughters, Kelly, Stacy and Kayla O'Brien, and a son, Christopher O'Brien, all of East Providence; four sisters, Ann Wojcik of Narragansett, Kathleen O'Brien of Cranston, Joan Figueira of Rehoboth and Mary Anne Heroux of Lincoln; a brother, Francis W. "Billy" O'Brien Jr. of East Providence; his maternal grandmother, Firminia Rocha of Cranston; two grandsons; seven nieces and nephews; a great-nephew; his companion, Sheila Dem of Kingston, Mass.; five former stepchildren, Paul, Tom, Nicky, Mondo and Miranda; and two former step-grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 410 Washington St., Duxbury. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Loreto Church, 346 Waterman Ave., East Providence.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 5 Aug 2004] Seekonk - William H. O'Brien Sr., 94, formerly of Forest Avenue, a retired custodian and former driver/salesman, died Tuesday at the Life Care Center of Attleboro. He was the husband of the late Beatrice (Dorrian) O'Brien. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Aldsworth) O'Brien, he had lived in Seekonk for 47 years. Mr. O'Brien had been a driver/salesman for H.P. Hood & Sons for 33 years, and had later worked as a custodian in the Seekonk School Department for 10 years before retiring in 1977. He was a lifelong parishoner of St. Mary's Church, a member of its St. Vincent de Paul Society, and a recipient of the Marian Award. Mr. O'Brien was a member of the Seekonk Knights of Columbus. He leaves a son, William H. O'Brien Jr. of Seekonk; a daughter, Maureen Viall of Burke, Va.; a sister, Mary Dowling of Cumberland; and five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Robert D. O'Brien, and brother of the late Margaret Mignault and Helen Titus. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from R.W. Chatigny Funeral Home, 1093 Central Ave., Pawtucket, with a funeral Mass at 10 in St. Mary's Church, Coyle Drive, Seekonk. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.

O'BRIEN (LEACH) [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday 6 Aug 2004] O'Brien (Leach) -- August 4, 2004. Anne L. Wife of the late Chester O'Brien, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Ellen (Anderson) Leach, mother of Carla Seminara, sister of Beatrice McCarty, grandmother of Nicholas, Christopher, and Michaela Seminara. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10am in the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset. Relatives and friends are invited to attend, burial to follow in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours prior to service 9-10am. [Providence RI Journal, Friday 6 Aug 2004] Somerset - Anne L. (Leach) O'Brien, 85, of Gifford Avenue, a retired jewelry worker, died Wednesday at Country Gardens Skilled Nursing Facility, Swansea. She was the wife of the late Chester O'Brien. Born in Fall River on March 18, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Ellen (Anderson) Leach. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church. She leaves a daughter, Carla A. Seminara of Warwick; a sister, Beatrice McCarty of Somerset; and three grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Margaret and Charles Leach, and Sarah Healey. The funeral service will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.  

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 13 Sep 2004] Warren - A Mass of Christian Burial for Richard O'Brien, 63, of Water Street, a Warren volunteer firefighter who died Friday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, after collapsing on a fire call, will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St. He was the husband of Janet (Walsh) O'Brien. Born in Fall River, a son of the late John P. and Florina (Poissant) O'Brien, he was a lifelong resident of Warren. Mr. O'Brien had been a member of the Warren Fire Department, Mechanics Fire Engine Company 2, for 40 years, having served as a former lieutenant and deputy chief. He had also worked in maintenance at Magnetic Seal for 36 years. Mr. O'Brien organized soup, turkey and corned-beef-and-cabbage nights, chili cook-offs, '50s nights with car shows, and he even put on a cookie night to send cookies to U.S. troops overseas. He arranged the hand-tub muster for the 200th anniversary of the Warren Fire Department. He was a communicant of St. Mary of the Bay Church, where he was the cochairman of the summer festival food court, and of fundraisers, including clamcake-and-chowder dinners and soup nights. He organized church bingos and was a caller. A dedicated bake master, he served thousands of diners. He was a former member and president of the Warren Town Council. He was a member of the Hysterical Society. He worked as a committee member for the Warren 250th anniversary, the Fire Department's 200th anniversary and the Warren Holiday Festival. Mr. O'Brien had played in the former Warren Indian Band and volunteered for Pop Warner football in many capacities for 10 years. He was involved in Boy Scout Troop 50, Pack 49. He had served in the Rhode Island National Guard, and was a member of the American Legion. Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters, Dawn O'Brien of Bowie, Md., Erin Ivy of Austin, Texas, and Kerri Vining of Brewster, Mass.; a son, Patrick M. O'Brien of Warren; two brothers, his twin, Kenneth O'Brien of Warren, and Norman O'Brien of North Smithfield; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late John O'Brien. Burial will be in St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 19 Sep 2004] Narragansett - Joseph E. O'brien, 79, of Col. John Gardner Road, Bonnet Shores, a vice president of Saugy Inc., and a retired teacher and postal worker, died Friday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Maureen A. (McCaughey) O'Brien. They had been married for 45 years. Born in the Olneyvlle section of Providence, a son of the late Patrick E. and Mary (Gannon) O'Brien, he had lived in Cranston before moving to Narragansett 19 years ago. He was a winter resident of Florida. Mr. O'Brien was vice president of A. Saugy, formerly of Providence, before retiring in 1991, and was instrumental in the founding of Saugy Inc., Cranston, which he ran from 2002 to the present. He had also worked for the U.S. Postal Service, and had been a social studies teacher at Smithfield Junior High School Road from 1957 to 1963. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of La Salle Academy, Providence, Class of 1943, and Providence College, Class of 1949. He was a member of Christ the King Church, Kingston, and was previously a member of St. Mark Church, Cranston. Mr. O'Brien was a member of the Narragansett chapter of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and the Cranston Kiwanis Club. He was an avid fisherman and a lifelong Red Sox fan. Besides hiswife, he leaves two daughters, Joanne O'Brien and Mary O'Brien-Parrella, both of Cranston; a brother, John O'Brien of North Smithfield; a sister, Mary Barry of Providence; and four grandchildren. He was the father of the late Mark G. O'Brien, and brother of the late Robert O'Brien. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from Fagan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Rd., Kingston. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

O'BRIEN [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 14 Oct 2004] O'Brien Jr. -- William L., age 72, of Warren NH, formerly of Fall River. October 11, 2004. Husband of Pamela (Barton) O'Brien & the late Philomena Phyllis (Podlaski) O' Brien; Father of William L. O'Brien III, Paul M. O' Brien & his wife Sue, Kevin O'Brien & his wife Martha & Karl D. O' Brien; Brother of Joyce McNally & her husband John, Eleanor Mayo, Mary O'Brien & Jane Massion & her husband Brian; Brother of Frank F. O'Brien; He is also survived by 4 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild & many Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 8 AM from the Waring - Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River MA. (at Locust, Cherry, High Sts) Followed by a funeral Mass at 9AM in Saint Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Avenue, Somerset, MA. Relatives and Friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 5 - 8 PM. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4680. Burial will be private. [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 14 Oct 2004] Fall River - William L. O'Brien Jr., 72, of Lund Lane, Warren, N.H., formerly of Fall River, a retired phone company supervisor, died Monday at home after an illness. He was the husband of Pamela (Barton) O'Brien, and the late Philomena "Phyllis" (Podlaski) O'Brien. Born in Fall River, a son of the late William L. O'Brien Sr. and Helen (Flynn) O'Brien, he was born and raised in Fall River, and had lived in Liverpool, N.Y., for eight years, and in Warren since 1996. Mr. O'Brien had worked for the former New England Telephone Co. for 27 years, starting as a lineman and retiring as a supervisor in 1979. He served in the Navy Reserve for 20 years and was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary for 15 years, where he obtained his captain's license. He was on the board of trustees for the Fall River Philanthropic Society, and was a former member of the Clover Club. Mr. O'Brien was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1949. Besides his wife, he leaves four sons, William L. O'Brien III of Fall River, Paul M. O'Brien of North Dartmouth, Mass., Kevin T. O'Brien of Pittsford, N.Y., and Karl D. O'Brien of Riverside; four sisters, Joyce McNally of Marcellus, N.Y., Eleanor Mayo of Somerset, Mary O'Brien of Fall River and Jane Massion of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a brother, Frank F. O'Brien of Ravena, N.Y.; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., with a funeral Mass at 9 in St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave., Somerset. Burial will be private.

O'BRIEN [Newport RI Daily News, Saturday 8 Jan 2005] O'Brien - In Middletown, RI, January 5, 2005, John Joseph O'Brien, husband of the late Gwendolyn V. (Hooper) O'Brien. Formerly of 317 Riverside Street, Portsmouth. Donations in her memory may be made to Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Wagon Fund, PO Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871. [Memorial Funeral Home, Newport RI, Online Obituarues, 8 Jan 2005] Portsmouth, RI - John Joseph O´Brien, 90, of 317 Riverside Street Portsmouth, died Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at Grand Islander Health Care Center Middletown, RI. He was the husband of the late Gwendolyn V. (Hooper) O´Brien. Born in Tiverton, RI on September 14, 1914, he was the son of the late John J. and Ann (Cornell) O´Brien. Mr. O´Brien was a Diesel Mechanic with the New York Transit Authority for 37 years, retiring in 1974. Mr. O´Brien had played semi pro soccer, where he played all positions, for ´The Caladonians´ in New York and a Czechoslovakian team ´Prague´, from 1933-1949. He was an avid sports participant, playing hockey and tennis and was a former Boy Scout. Mr. O´Brien moved to New York in 1929 and lived in the Bronx until moving back to the local area in 1974. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Bronx, NY. He is survived by two sons John J O'Brien III of Newport, RI, and Wayne David O'Brien of Konnie, NJ, his daughter Elizabeth Ann Golden of Holtsville, Long Island, NY, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His funeral will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2005, at 12:30PM in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery in Portsmouth. Donations in his memory may be made to the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Dpt. & Rescue Wagon Fund, P.O. Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

O'BRIEN (GREENE) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 26 Feb 2005] O'Brien, Bette (Greene), 78, of Denver, CO, formerly of Providence, RI died February 12, after a short illness. She is the wife of James O'Brien. Born in Providence, daughter of George and Alice (Cassidy) Greene. Joined Ice Capades at age 16 for six years and also Ice Vogues where she traveled around the world. Besides her husband she leaves 4 daughters, Debbie, Cheryl, Patty Jo and Shannon; 4 sons, Kim, Craig, Keith and Shawn; a brother, George Greene and sister Marilyn Ferrucci; 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Alyce Brodeur, Eileen Camp, Joan and Billy Greene. She was a parishioner of St. Vincent DePaul Church of Denver. Burial was held at Fairmont Little Ivy Chapel, Denver. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 23 Mar 2005] Providence - O'Brien Joseph F., March 21, 2005 - Husband of the late Anna G. (Palumbo) O'Brien. Beloved father of Frank, Joseph, Robert, Denise, and Carmella O'Brien, Diane Robey and Maureen Leporacci. Brother of Thomas, Richard, and Anne O'Brien, Nona McCormick, Patricia Cunha and the late Robert and Edward O'Brien. Also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Grandfather of the late Danielle O'Brien. Great Grandfather of the late Anthony O'Brien. A son of the late Patrick and Esther (Erwin) O'Brien, he was formerly employed as a bartender and was a Korean War Army veteran. Funeral service Thursday at 11 am in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours Thursday 9-11 am. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 30 Apr 2005] O'Brien, George L. Jr., 64, of Seminole, Alabama and formerly of West Warwick, died Tuesday in Pensacola, Florida. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George L. and Helen J. (Smith) O'Brien. An Air Force veteran, Mr. O'Brien was a truck driver for the U.S. Postal service for 15 years before retiring in 1980. Mr. O'Brien leaves 4 sons, George L. O'Brien III, Warwick; Edward P. O'Brien, Johnston; Joseph O'Brien and Charles L. O'Brien both of West Warwick. 2 daughters Cheryl A. Castaldi and Patricia O'Brien both of West Warwick. 4 brothers, Joseph E. O'Brien, Narragansett; Edward J. O'Brien, Coventry; John T. O'Brien, Connecticut; Richard W. O'Brien, Ohio. 2 sisters Helen Sears, Cranston and Kathleen Preiss, Warwick. His former wife, Barbara (Mather) O'Brien. 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday at 9:00 a.m. from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Timothy Church, Warwick Avenue at 10 A.M. Calling Hours Sunday 2-5. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Friday 8 July 2005] O'Brien, James R. 'Bucko', 60, died Thursday at the Philip Hulitar Home and Hospice Inpatient Center . Born in Tennessee a son of Vincent G. and Ellen M. (O'Brien) O'Brien, he lived in Warwick for 25 years. He was employed as a school teacher in Boston and a bartender at the Warwick Firefighters Hall and the former Mad Hatter Lounge. He is survived by a friend Ellie Main of Warwick . Funeral service Monday at 10 a.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park . Visiting hours Sunday 5-7 p.m.

O'BRIEN (DEEGAN) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 12 July 2005] Barnstable -- Mary Frances (Deegan) O'Brien, died July 10 at her home in Hyannisport. She was the wife of J. William O'Brien, a prominent Cape Cod jeweler. Born and raised in Attleboro , Mass. , Mrs. O'Brien had worked for the New England Telephone Co. and Swank Inc. During World War II, she was employed by the telephone company at Camp Miles Standish. It has been said that she loved all things starting with the letter "B:" baseball, beach, and Bill, to whom she was married 57 years. She is also survived by three daughters, Patricia Longabaugh of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Erin O'Brien and Mary Ann O'Brien of Brattleboro, Vt.; three sisters, Muriel D. Lee of Attleboro, Kathleen D. Hackley of Warren, RI, and Jacquelyn D. Galluzzi of Beverly, Mass.; and her grandsons, Christopher, Jonathan, and Ted. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Frances Xavier Church, South Street , on Wednesday, July 13, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mosswood Cemetery . Visiting hours in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home, 3778 Falmouth Road , Route 28, Marstons Mills, this afternoon from 2 to 4 and this evening from 7 to 9.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 24 July 2005] O'Brien, Paul M., 71 of Lakeworth , FL , and formerly of Warwick , died suddenly Friday. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Baldassarre) O'Brien. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Frederick E. and Doris (Harrington) O'Brien, he had lived in Florida the last 10 years. Mr. O'Brien was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was a Senior Vice President of the former Sebrite Corp. He was also the Co-Owner of the former O'Brien's Driftwood Restaurant, he had also been the beverage manager for the East Greenwich Yacht Club. He had most recently worked as head of security for Meyser Courts in Florida . He leaves a son; Michael O'Brien of Cape Cod , MA , two daughters; Michelle Ahlborg of Warwick , and Shannon Richardson of East Providence . He was the Brother of Sharon Vail of Cranston and Maureen Rice of Jamestown and the late Frederick , Robert and Richard O'Brien. He was the grandfather of five. A Funeral Service will be held Monday at 7:45 PM in the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St. , at Park Ave. , Cranston . Calling hours Monday 5-8. 

O’BRIEN (BOYD) [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 10 Oct 2005] O’Brien (Boyd) -- Passed away in Fall River on October 7, 2005. Barbara J. (Boyd) O’Brien. Daughter of the late John T. and Lillian J. (Casey) Boyd. Residence 2446 Highland Ave. , formerly of 500 Swansea Mall. Age 81. Her Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph Church , No. Main St. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery . There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations to the R.I. Assoc. for Cardiac Children, P.O. Box 3904, No. Providence , R.I. 02911 or Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave. , Fall River , MA . Arrangements by the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St. , Fall River , MA .

O’BRIEN [Newport RI Daily News On-Line Obituaries, Oct 2005, Providence RI Journal, Saturday 29 Oct 2005] Newport - James Stephen O'Brien, 78, of Newport , Rhode Island , died Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Newport Hospital . He was the husband of Nancy (McGinn) O'Brien for 52 years. Born in Newport , Rhode Island on April 2, 1927, he was the son of the late James S. and Katherine (Mahoney) O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien, known as "Obie" graduated from Rogers High School , Colby College and Boston University Law School . Mr. O'Brien practiced law for 45 years. During his career in Newport , he was an elected member of the Newport City Council and served 2 terms. He was appointed the city solicitor of Newport for 9 terms, from 1961-1965 and 1967-1981. He was also appointed Assistant Attorney Gerneral of Rhode Island for 2 terms. Mr. O´Brien was a Navy veteran of WW-II. James O'Brien served as president of the Newport County Bar Association from 1976-1979 and as the Chairman for the Rhode Island branch of National Institute of Municipal Law Office for 10 years. He was a former member of the Newport Lions Club, the Salvation Army Advisory Board, The Knights of Columbus, Ida Lewis Yacht Club and Goat Island Yacht Club, and also the Redwood Library. He was also a member of Hazards Beach Association. He is survived by his wife, Nancy O'Brien of Newport, RI; his children Kathleen Kruse of Columbus, OH, James S. O'Brien, Jr. of Westport, CT, Sean P. O'Brien of Newport, RI, Terrence P. O'Brien of Portland, ME, Donal F. O'Brien of Branford, CT, and Elizabeth O'Brien of Newport, RI. He is also survived by his sister Geraldine Horton of Suffolk , VA ; 7 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by his daughter Colleen E. O'Brien, his brothers Dr. Donal F. O'Brien, Terrence P. O'Brien and his sisters Katherine Letts, Eileen Hamilton, Maura McCreery, and Patricia Gilbert. His funeral will be held Monday, October 31, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. in Jesus Saviour Church , Broadway and Vernon Avenue , Newport . Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.

O’BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 22 Nov 2005] O'Brien Michael Kevin, 71, formerly of Narragansett, died November 15 in Naples, Florida. Mr. O'Brien was a Rhode Island State Marshall. Survivors include his wife Patricia; a daughter, Erin P. Chionchio, four grandchildren and two sisters, all of Vermont. Services will be held Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 10:30 at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home where visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Donations may be made to Warm the Children Fund or DAV Chapter 4 through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.

O’BRIEN (GRADY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 21 Dec 2005] Attleboro -- Mary R. (Grady) O'Brien, 82, of Thacher Street, Attleboro, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005 in Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the wife of the late Leon V. O'Brien, who died in 2001. She was born in Arlington on June 14, 1923, a daughter of the late Charles C. and Mary (Corbett) Grady. She had lived in Attleboro for the past 50 years, having previously grown up in Arlington. Mrs. O'Brien was a homemaker, and a communicant of Holy Ghost Church in Attleboro. She leaves two sons, Michael C. O'Brien and James J. and his wife Jacqueline O'Brien, both of Attleboro; two daughters, Maureen L. and her husband Stockton W. Woodruff III of Jamaica, Vt. and Barbara O'Brien of Attleboro; two sisters, Joan Lawrence of Pinehurst, N.C., and Louise Bates of Scituate; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Kathleen Deavellar and the sister of the late Rev. Charles Grady. Her funeral will be held on Friday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. from the Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home, 126 South Main St. (Route 152), Attleboro. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by the Rev. John Raposo will follow at 11 in Holy Ghost Church, 71 Linden St., Attleboro. Burial will be in the family lot in St. John Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be on Thursday in the Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 26 Dec 2005] O'Brien, Raymond J., 58, of Gwinnett Court, died Thursday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Ellen P. (Harvey) O'Brien. They had been married for 38 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late John A. and Loretta F. (Darmody) O'Brien, he was a lifelong city resident. Mr. O'Brien was a waiter at the Biltmore Hotel and also at various other local restaurants for many years before his retirement. Besides his wife he leaves six children Shawn P. O'Brien of Cranston, Daniel J. O'Brien of Ft. Myers, FL, Charlene S. Carnevale, Karen D. O'Brien, and Shannon D. Swinburne all of Providence, and Erin D. O'Brien of North Kingstown; two brothers John A. O'Brien, Jr. (PFD-Ret.) and Edward F. O'Brien both of Lutz, FL, and 14 grandchildren. His funeral will be Wednesday 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 St. Mary Church, 548 Broadway, Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 23 Jan 2006] O'Brien, James H., 73, of Shirley Drive, died Saturday in the Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of Ellen L. (Howarth) O'Brien. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late William and Madeline (Manning) O'Brien, and was a life long resident of Cumberland. Mr. O'Brien was a sheet metal worker for many years, working most recently for Unique Sheet Metal of Pawtucket, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 17. Mr. O'Brien was a communicant of the St. Aidan Church, a member of the St. Aidan Seniors, and a former member of the Knights of Columbus, St Thomas Council. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, James 'Jamie' H. O'Brien of Cumberland, Robert P. O'Brien of Park City, UT, and David E. O'Brien of Cumberland. Three sisters, Claire Arnold of Cumberland, Eloise V. O'Brien of Cumberland, and Roberta Archambault of Smithfield. One brother, William M. O'Brien of Cumberland. Four grandchildren, Meagan O'Brien and Daniel O'Brien both of Cumberland; and Zachary O'Brien and Rachel O'Brien of Park City, UT Brother of the late John P. O'Brien. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in the St. Aidan Church, Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Tuesday, 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, or to the National Kidney Foundation, 11 Vanderbuilt Ave., Suite 105, Norwood, MA 02062. 

O’BRIEN [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 23 Feb 2006] Fort Pierce, Fla. -- Mr. Thomas J. O'Brien, 83, of Ft. Pierce, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006 at St. Lucie Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Mr. O'Brien was a native of Attleboro. He moved to Ft. Pierce in 1975. Before retiring, he was the owner-operator of O'Brien's Restaurant in Norton. Mr. O'Brien served with the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II as a staff sergeant with the 585th Bomb Squadron, 394th Bomb Group. He participated in action with the Air Offensive of Europe, Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland. He received the following medals: Distinguished Unit Badge, European African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, and the Victory Medal. Mr. O'Brien was the organizer of the annual 585th Bomb Squadron reunions. He is survived by his wife, Adele O'Brien of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; his sons, John O'Brien of East Wakefield, N.H., and Terrance O'Brien of Silver Springs, Fla.; his daughter, Kathleen O'Brien of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; his brother, William O'Brien of Hyannis Port; his sister, Mary Certuse of Mansfield; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. O'Brien was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret McAvoy, and his brother, Frances O'Brien. Burial with military honors will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 1150 S.W. California Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953. Arrangements are by the Yates Funeral Home of Ft. Pierce, Fla.

O'BRIEN [Fall River MA Herald News, Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 29 Mar 2006] O’Brien -- John L. Jr., 80, of Tiverton, RI, March 25, 2006. Husband of Anne (Buffinton) O’Brien of 45 years; Father of Mrs. John C. (Elizabeth O’B.) Paxton, Mrs. Samuel R. (Dede O’ B.) Jennings, and Eugene B. "Josh" O’Brien; Brother of Duncan O’Brien and Patricia O’B. Parsons. Grandfather of Isabel Larkin Paxton. Memorial Service Friday March 31, 2006 at 11AM in St. Andrews By The Sea, 182 Willow Ave., Little Compton, RI. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Outreach, 502 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720 or Grace Church Community Center, 171 E. Post Road, White Plains, NY 10601. Arrangements in the care of the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter Street, Fall River. Burial private.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 30 Apr 2006] Johnston - O'Brien, Edward W., 77, of Old Pocasset Road, died Friday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of the late Gertrude A. (Harvey) O'Brien. He was born in Providence, the son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Cullen) O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien had been an electrician for the Narragansett Electric Company for 35 years before retiring in 1987. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his children, Nancy A. O'Connor of North Kingstown, Edward F. O'Brien of Rehoboth, and Kevin E. O'Brien of Oceanside, CA, and seven grandchildren. His funeral service will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Burial, with military honors, will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

O'BRIEN [San Diego CA Union, Saturday June 17, 2006] Dec. 25, 1951-June 9, 2006, Danny O'Brien. Danny O'Brien, 54, of San Diego died June 9. He was born in Kingston, R.I. and was a cab driver. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Suriviors include his mother, Betty Loft of Yucca Valley, sisters, Cathy Forsberg of Ocean Beach, Joni Collins of Lakeside and Mary Franck of Gilbert, Ariz; and brother, David O'Brien of Seattle. Mass: 11 a.m. June 22 with military honors, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4776 Saratoga Avenue, San Diego. Inurnment: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma. Donations: Legal Aid Society Homeless Project, c/o Jack Dailey, 1475 Sixth Ave. Fourth Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Arrangements: Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 7 May 2006] O'Brien, Richard, 66, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away April 22, 2006. He was the husband of Doreen (Hudson) O'Brien. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Patrick Daniel and Rose O'Brien. Richard live in Warwick for 25 years before moving to Florida in 2005. He was a construction worker, loved playing cards and was a great N.Y. Yankees Fan. Besides his wife, he leaves his daughter, Debbie Lee O'Brien; 1 brother, Thomas O'Brien of West Warwick; 3 sisters, Anne O'Brien of East Greenwich, Nona McCormick and Patricia Cunha of Warwick; 2 grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late James, Charles, Joseph, Edward, Robert O'Brien, and Mary Frechette. A memorial service will be held at Christ Church, 1025 Main Ave., East Greenwich, May 11, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 21 May 2006] O'Brien, Daniel P., 63, of Mayfield St. Seekonk died Friday May 19, 2006 at home. He was the former husband of Barbara (Geary) Saunders. Born in Central falls son of the late Lines and Dorothy (Doucette) O'Brien he lived in Seekonk for over 20 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air force. Dan was a pipe fitter for the local #51 plumbers and pipe fitters union of East Providence. He was there for over 32 years. He was the Wagon Master of the Sunshine Wheelers Camping Club, an avid fisherman, camper and dancer. Especially Karaoke. Besides his former wife he leaves one daughter, Cheryl A. O'Brien of Seekonk. One son, Kevin M. O'Brien of Cranston. One brother, James O'Brien, and one sister, Janet Burns. Three grandchildren; Megan L. O'Brien, Dilan M. Stewart, and Victoria R. Stewart. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home Tuesday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in St. Mary's Church, Coyle Dr., Seekonk at 10 a.m. Calling hours Monday 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Audubon Society, Department W, 700 Broadway, New York NY 10003 or Hospice of Community Visiting Nurse Agency, 141 Park Sreet, Attleboro, MA 02703. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 27 July 2006] O'Brien, Shawn P., 34, of Pleasant St., died Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the companion of Amy Kaya of Cranston. Born in Providence, a son of Ellen P. (Harvey) O'Brien of North Kingstown and the late Raymond J. O'Brien, he had lived in Providence most of his life before moving to Cranston two years ago. Shawn was a talented carpenter, having learned his trade from Albert Zeke DiStefano, a well known Rhode Island contractor. He also worked for the Artesani & Sons Roofing Company and Marshall Building Products. Beside his mother, and his companion, he leaves a daughter; Natalia N. Kaya of Cranston, a brother; Daniel J. O'Brien of Warwick, and four sisters; Charlene S. Carnevale of Florida, Karen D. O'Brien of Providence, Shannon D. Swinburne of Exeter, and Erin D. O'Brien of North Kingstown. The funeral will be held Saturday, at 9:00 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Anthony Church, Plainfield Street, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. 

O’BRIEN (SULLIVAN) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 30 Aug 2006] Mansfield -- Deborah M. (Sullivan) O'Brien, 80, of Mansfield and Marshfield, formerly of Norwood, died on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006 at Epoch Senior Health Care in Norton. She was the beloved wife of the late Cornelius “Frank” O'Brien Jr. Born in Mansfield on Sept. 21, 1925, she was a loving daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (Leonard) Sullivan. Educated in Mansfield, she was a 1943 graduate of Mansfield High School, where she served as class secretary. She attended Boston University. Mrs. O'Brien was a private secretary, having worked for the General Accident Insurance Co. in Boston for 27 years before retiring. She had formerly worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Boston for 14 years. Deborah was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Mansfield, where she was also a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Women's Club. She loved the times spent with her family at her family's beach cottage in Marshfield. She had lived in Mansfield for 55 years and had also lived in Norwood for 24 years. She was a longtime summer resident of Marshfield. She was the dear sister of Robert B. Sullivan of Portland, Ore., and the late Eleanor F. D'Amico. Deborah is also survived by her cherished nieces and nephews, Elaine Hall, Diane D'Amico, Brian Sullivan, Kevin Sullivan and Kathy McDonald. Her funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 9 a.m. from the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 330 Pratt St. (Route 106), Mansfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mansfield. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, Sept. 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 19 Sep 2006] O'Brien, Mary 'Mae', 80, formerly of Heritage Village, North Kingstown, died September 16th at Brentwood Health Center. She was the wife of the late Ernest J. O'Brien. Born in Queens, NY she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Essie (Conlon) O'Brien. She was the beloved mother of Ernest J., Jr., Dennis and Joseph O'Brien, Maureen Riccardi and Mary Ellen MaGuire. She is also survived by a sister; Eileen Loach, grandchildren; Dr. Tara O'Brien, Donya Kaufer, Dennis O'Brien, Jr., Michael Riccardi, Katie, Kevin and Megan MaGuire and great-grandchildren; Conor, Hudson and Brendan. Mary was a long time resident of North Kingstown and a communicant of St. Francis de Sales Parish. Her strong faith in her church and the love of her family were her passions. Her funeral will be Thursday at 9am from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main Street, East Greenwich. Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Francis de Sales Church, School Street, North Kingstown. Burial will be private. Calling hours Wednesday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to St. Francis de Sales Church Honor Our Past Building Fund. 

O'BRIEN (CALLAGHAN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 2 Nov 2006] O'Brien, Margaret T. 'Peg' (Callaghan), 88, of Glenwood Avenue, Narragansett died on Tuesday October 31, 2006 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Martin M. O'Brien. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Hannon) Callaghan and she had resided in Narragansett for the past 25 years, and was a lifelong summer resident, previously residing in Providence and Warwick. Mrs. O'Brien was employed by the former Shepard's Department store in the fine house ware department. She was a communicant of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church and a member of various other church groups. She is survived by her children: Marian O. Lowry of Colchester, CT, Raymond T. O'Brien of Yardley, PA, Robert E. O'Brien of Warwick, Francis J. O'Brien of Saunderstown and Ronald E. O'Brien of Snug Harbor. She was the grandmother of Kathleen Driscoll, Andrew and Brian Lowry, Megan Jackson, Robert, Jr., Martin, Daniel and Matthew O'Brien. Great Grandmother of William and Jack Driscoll and Daniel O'Brien. Sister of the late Thomas D. and Maurice Callaghan. Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 8:45am from the Nardolillo Funeral Home South County Chapel, 1111 Boston Neck Road (RT.1A) Narragansett followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 864 Point Judith Road, Narragansett at 10am. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday 3-7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 143 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 23 Nov 2006] O'Brien, Chad Thomas, 18, of Starr Drive, Narragansett, passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at RI Hospital. He was born in Providence the beloved son of Patrick O'Brien of Wakefield, and Rhonda Vespia-Gershkoff of Narragansett. He is also survived by a step-father, Thomas Gershkoff of Narragansett, and a step-mother, Michelle O'Brien of Wakefield. Chad was a 2006 Narragansett High School graduate and presently was attending the University of Rhode Island. He was an honor student and an outstanding athlete. In high school he lettered in 4 varsity sports: basketball, football, track & field and cross country. Chad was an avid surfer and enjoyed snowboarding and playing sports where he had won numerous awards and accolades as a scholar athlete. He enjoyed music and the special bonding with his closest buddies. Chad was very special to his family and friends; he will sadly be missed. Besides his parents he is survived by his two brothers, Dylan Thomas Gershkoff 10, and Tyler Thomas Gershkoff 8, both of Narragansett. He was their role model, and loving mentor. In addition, he is survived by his cherished grandparents, Chief and Mrs. Vincent Vespia, Jr. of South Kingstown, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Brien of Wakefield, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gershkoff of Wakefield, and Mr. and Mrs. William J. Mislick, Jr. of Glastonbury, CT. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Pt. Judith Rd., Narragansett and may call at the Nardolillo Funeral Home South County Chapel, 1111 Boston Neck Rd. ( Rte. 1A), Narragansett on Friday 3-9 p.m. At the request of the family, silence is appreciated. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in loving memory to: The Chad O'Brien Scholarship Fund, 91 Starr Drive, Narragansett, RI 02882. On Saturday, December 2, at 1 p.m., a prayer service open to the public will be held at the Employee section of the Narragansett Dunes Club Beach. 

O'BRIEN [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 30 Dec 2006] O’Brien - 'Obie' John R., Jr., of Fall River. Husband of Pauline I. (Sirois) O'Brien. Father of Mrs. Thomas (Ida Colleen) Golden and John R. O'Brien III. Grandfather of Kayla E. and Connor I. O'Brien, Laura A., Jessica A. and Julia E. Golden. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:00 AM from the Waring- Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 in St. Stanislaus Church, 36 Rockland St., Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 to 8 PM. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

O'BRIEN [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 2 Jan 2007] O’Brien - 'Obie' John R., Jr., of Fall River. Husband of Pauline I. (Sirois) O'Brien. Father of Mrs. Thomas (Ida Colleen) Golden and John R. O'Brien III. Grandfather of Kyla E. and Connor I. O'Brien, Laura A., Jessica A., Julia E. and Thomas I. Golden. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:00 AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 in St. Stanislaus Church, 36 Rockland St., Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 to 8 PM. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 17 Jan 2007] O'Brien, William R., 80, a long time resident of E. Greenwich and Bonnet Shores passed away on January 15, 2007, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Olga M. (Lusi) O'Brien. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Diana O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien was a retired educator and local business owner and developer. He was a Navy Submarine Veteran of WWII and Korea and a member of the WWII Submarine Veterans Organization. He was a life member of the Johnston Lions Club, a member of the Retired Teachers Association, the East Greenwich Yacht Club, and a communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Church. He was also a member of the Leadership Council of Bryant University and Rhode Island College Foundation. He was a former member of Rolling Green Golf Course, Warwick Heights Tennis Club and the University Club in Providence. In 2002, he was recognized as a partner in philanthropy from the RI Foundation. He supported scholarships at Rhode Island College, Bryant University, and the University of Rhode Island. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Patricia, Maureen and David; two sisters, Eleanor Beyers and Dorothea Crecelius, eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Edward, George, Joseph and Walter O'Brien. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Fourth Ave., E. Greenwich. Burial with full military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Bishop Hendricken Scholarship Fund, 2615 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Monday 5 Feb 2007] O'Brien, Mark R., 83, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2007 at the Haven Health Center in Coventry. He was the husband of the late Thelma (LeBeau) O'Brien for 62 years. Born in Laconia, NH, he was the son of the late Georgia Breault; he resided in Charlestown for the past 20 years. Mr. O'Brien was the Assistant Credit Manager for Blackstone Valley Electric Company and retired in 1986 after 39 years. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Navy from 1942-1945 as a Gunners Mate First Class. He was an avid hunter, skin diver and fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family. He leaves a son Mark R. O'Brien, a daughter-in-law Christine O'Brien and two grandsons Mark A. O'Brien and Michael J. O'Brien. He is survived by a brother-in-law Arthur LeBeau of Pawtucket and sisters-in-law Violet Viens of Attleboro, MA, and Dorothy LeBeau of West Greenwich. His funeral will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org would be greatly appreciated. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 8 Feb 2007] O'Brien, Robert F., 54, of Cocoa Beach, Florida, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Born in Providence, a beloved son of William H. and Patricia D. (Magers) O'Brien of Johnston, he lived in Florida for the past five years. Mr. O'Brien worked with various artists including Joe Cocker, Tina Turner and Meatloaf, coordinating events on their worldwide tours. He began his career in Barrington by establishing a teen dance club. Later, he managed JR's Fast Lane in Providence. He is also survived by his brothers, William J. O'Brien of Tustin, CA, John H. O'Brien of North Kingstown and Stephen P. O'Brien of Warwick, a sister, Patricia A. Spelman of Rehoboth, MA; five nieces and four nephews. His funeral will be held on Saturday, February 10, at 8 a.m. from the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 1804 Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Visitation Friday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Robert Bellarmine Food Bank, 1804 Atwood Avenue, Johnston 02919. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 20 March 2007] O’Brien, John F., Jr. 'Jack', 85, of Elmwood Avenue, Warwick, died Friday at Habourside Pawtuxet Village. He was previously employed by IBM and Munroe Corp. Jack was self-employed in Computer Service Corp. for many years until retirement. He graduate Mt. Pleasant High School in 1939 and was a captain in the 5th Army airforce in W.W. II. Jack also was a member of the Warwick JayCees. He was the beloved father of John O'Brien, III of Mashpee, MA, Sharon, Jacqueline (Jayme), and Pamela O'Brien of Warwick, Laure Sherry and son-in-law, Bill Sherry, of Clayville. Also, he leaves his brother, H. Edward O'Brien of Warwick and was the husband of the late Pearl (Gray) O'Brien and the late Claire (Dugas) Donahue. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, April 7th, 10 a.m. at Norwood Baptist Church, Budlong Road in Warwick, RI. If desired donations can be made to Jack's favorite charity, The Trudeau Center in Warwick, RI. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 13 May 2007] O’Brien, John B. of Fountain St., No. Smithfield, died Friday, May 11, 2007 in Roger Williams Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of M. Louise (Monk) O'Brien, whom he married October 25, 1958. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Patrick and Mary (Gannon) O'Brien. He lived in town for almost fifty years. He worked for twenty-nine years as a Printer for Mercury Mail & Quality Press, Pawtucket, retiring in 1992. He was a Communicant and an active member of St. Paul's Church, Blackstone, MA, serving as a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Bereavement Committee. He was also a 1949 graduate of LaSalle Academy. Along with his wife, Mr. O'Brien is survived by three sons, Daniel O'Brien and his wife Louise of North Smithfield, Timothy O'Brien and his wife Rosemary of Woonsocket, and Terrance O'Brien and his wife Jennifer of Brooklyn, CT, a sister, Mary Barry of Providence, and six grandchildren, Erin, Timothy, Patrick, Michael, Sean, and Meaghan O'Brien. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph and Robert O'Brien. His funeral will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 9AM from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Paul's Church, 48 St. Paul St., Blackstone, MA. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Farm Street, Blackstone, MA. Calling hours are Monday from 5-8PM in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. O'Brien's name to the Endowment Fund of St. Paul's Church, 48 St. Paul Street, Blackstone, MA 01504. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 10 July 2007] O'Brien, Kathryn D., of Cumberland, RI died peacefully July 5th at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Unit. Beloved wife of the late John J. O'Brien. Cherished mother to Martha McCarthy of Florida, Greg O'Brien of NY, Kenneth O'Brien of Maine and Judith Catalon of Cumberland, RI, grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of seven. Burial arrangements will be private but a Memorial Service will be held at LaSalette in Attleboro, MA on Saturday, July 14th at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to The Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center at 50 Maude Street, Providence, RI or Memorial Hospital Home Care at 111 Brewster Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861.

O’BRIEN (WARD) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 5 Sept 2007] O’Brien, Mary Francis (Ward), 64, of Weeki Wache, FL and Country Lane, Pawcatuck, died on Monday, September 3, 2007 after a recent illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck. There will be no procession from the funeral home. Burial will take place at River Bend Cemetery, Westerly. A calling hour will take place on the morning of the funeral at Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 

 

O'BRIEN [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 8 Nov 2007] Matthew O’Brien, 47, of Miami Beach Fla. and formerly of Fall River died unexpectedly at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fla. on September 29. He was a son of James E. O’Brien of Fall River and the late Teresa (Faria) O’Brien and a stepson of Carolyn O’Brien of Fall River. Mr. O’Brien attended Bishop Connolly High and Durfee High in Fall River. He also was a member of the US Navy for two years. He had been a cook in many Miami area restaurants. In his youth, Mr. O’Brien had been active at the Fall River Boys’ Club’s Camp Welch. Besides his father and his stepmother, he leaves two sons Matthew and Jeremiah of Miami, Fla.; a sister, Mary Katherine O’Brien of Boston; and three brothers, Jonathan, James and Neil O’Brien, all of Fall River, three nephews and four nieces. He was the brother of the late Jeremiah O’Brien. Services took place for Mr. O’Brien at St. Joseph’s Church in Miami Beach, Fla.

O'BRIEN [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 21 Nov 2007] Robert J. O’Brien, of Fall River, November 18, 2007. Devoted Father of Robert J. O’Brien, Jr & his wife Donna of Warwick, RI, Colleen Aubry & her husband Bob of Port St. Lucie, Fl and Scott M. O’Brien & his wife Lisa of Somerset, MA. Loving grandfather of Jim, Gavin & Tracy O’Brien, Sean & Chelsea Aubry and Matthew, Alison & Kayla O’Brien and one great-grandson. Funeral arrangements will be private. Arrangements by Faggas Funeral Home, Inc., Watertown, Mass.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 30 Dec 2007] O'Brien, Raymond P., 86, of Cavalcade Boulevard, Warwick, died on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. He was the husband of Helen M. (Connors) O'Brien. Born in Providence, a son of the late Francis and Mary (Murray) O'Brien, he lived in Warwick since 1950. Mr. O'Brien was a salesman for Ward Baking Co. for 43 years before retiring. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Raymond P. O'Brien, Jr. and Stephen M. O'Brien, both of Cranston; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 2, at 10 a.m. in St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The visiting hours and burial will be private. Kindly omit flowers.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 21 Feb 2008] O'Brien, Kirk W., 44, of Cumberland died tragically Sunday February 17, 2008 after sustaining injuries from a skiing accident at his second home, on Killington Mountain, VT. He was the beloved husband of Heather M. (Ramos) O'Brien. Born in Providence he was the son of Agnes A. (Nerney) Carter of Warwick and the late Kenneth E. O'Brien Jr. and was the stepson of Gerard Carter of Warwick. He was a career Mortgage Banker and Lender receiving numerous awards and achievements in the mortgage industry. He was a graduate of Cranston High School West, Providence College and the Southern New England School of Law. His first love was his family and friends, and was a world traveled skier and golfer with an unsurpassed generosity for all. Kirk was the devoted father to his twin daughters Hannah Leigh and Hope Marie O'Brien, brother of Kenneth E. O'Brien III and his wife Elissa D. of Coventry and uncle of Kamron, Sydni and Konor O'Brien, Janel Ramos and his godson Nicholas J. Ramos. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 11am in St. Kevin's Church, Sandy Lane, Warwick and may call at the Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Friday 3-8pm. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund for the children of Kirk W. O'Brien, C/O 928 Park Ave., Cranston, RI 02910. 

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 26 Feb 2008] O'Brien, Helen A., 70, formerly of Highland Street died Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Ada E. (Frigault) O'Brien, she had lived in Cranston for most of her life. Miss O'Brien was an office worker at Saint Joseph Hospital for over 40 years. She leaves 3 brothers, Thomas M. O'Brien, Jr. of Cumberland, Kevin E. O'Brien of Woodbridge, VA; and Barry J. O'Brien of Warwick. Many nephews and nieces. Her funeral will be Thursday at 9 AM from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Church, Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, at 10 AM. Calling hours Wednesday 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the St. Elizabeth Home, 1 St. Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818, will be appreciated. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. 

O'BRIEN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 18 Mar 2008] Lakeville — Joseph M. O'Brien, age 84 years, died suddenly at his home in Churchill Shores in Lakeville, MA on March 11, 2008. He was born in New Bedford, and attended Catholic schools in the area. Joe retired after thirty years with the New Bedford Fire Department. During World War II, he proudly served in the Pacific Theater for 3 ½ years on the aircraft carrier USS Bennington, earning three battle stars. He is survived by his brother, John E. O'Brien of Somerset, MA; and his sister, Eileen E. Holmes of Tucson, AZ. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3-6 pm at Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 280 Bedford Street, Lakeville, MA. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Cemetery in New Bedford.

O'BRIEN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 17 Apr 2008] O’Brien, Kathleen, 47, died April 14, 2008 surrounded by her loving family at Landmark Medical Center. She was born in Providence, RI on December 27, 1960 to the late J. Clifford OBrien and Yvonne (Arnold) LeVasseur of Cumberland. She lived in Wolfeboro and Tuftonboro, New Hampshire for the last several years. She is survived by her daughter, Chanel OBrien of Cumberland, her son Coleton OBrien of Wolfeboro, NH., her brother, Scott OBrien of Cumberland, her step-father Paul LeVasseur of Cumberland, two half sisters, Darleen Lema of East Providence, Caren Moroney of Pawtucket, two step-brothers, George LeVasseur of Uxbridge, Chris LeVasseur of Warwick, and one step-sister Linda Gilbert of Warwick. She is predeceased by two half brothers, David and Robert OBrien and four half sisters, Meredith Sankey, Virginia Wood, Barbara Muzzy and Gail Ramano. Kathleen was a member of the Rainbow Girls, Riverside Chapter and was a volunteer for the Coalition for the New Hampshire Homeless. She was a graduate of Cumberland High School, Becker Jr. College and the American Institute of Paralegal Studies. Her funeral services will be Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10:00am in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cumberland. Burial to be private. Services are under the direction of the T. Lauzon Funeral Home, 185 Spring St, Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the New Hampshire Coalition to End Homelessness, PO Box 688, Manchester, NH 03105 or to the Rainbow Girls, Attn: Lynn Gebler, 76 Button Woods Rd., Wyoming, RI 02898. 

O'BRIEN  [Fall River MA Herald News, New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 6 May 2008] Somerset  —  John E. O’Brien, 88, of Somerset, died May 1, 2008 at Sarah Brayton Center after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Florence (Carvalho) O’Brien, of Fall River. Born in New Bedford, he was the eldest son of John James O’Brien and Ellen (O’Hara) O’Brien of Fall River.  He attended Catholic schools in the area. John served his country, and his community. During WWII, he served as a U.S. Army Military Policeman. After the war, John joined his father, uncle and brother in the New Bedford Fire Department. His 30 year career in the fire department was highlighted by being the last driver of historic Engine 4 which was first chauffeured by his father.  Engine 4 is on display in the New Bedford Fire Museum. John will be forever remembered as a loving husband and brother, an avid Red Sox fan and animal lover, and a gentle, compassionate and fun loving man. He is survived by his sister, Eileen (O’Brien) Holmes and her husband William of Tucson, Arizona, and many nieces and nephews. Mr. O’Brien was also the brother of the late Joseph M. O’Brien, Margaret Pimento and Frances Hansen. A Funeral will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008, at 9am from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan 866 County St., Somerset followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 306 South St., Somerset. Visiting hours are Thursday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the New Bedford Fire Museum 51 Bedford St., New Bedford, MA 02740. Burial St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. 

O'CLARE [Fall River MA Herald, Fri 13 Jul 1906] In North Tiverton, 12th inst. at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Robert E. O'Connell. Mrs. Christina O'Clare, widow of the late Charles O'Clare. Residence No. 66 West Hooper street. Funeral notice tomorrow.

O’CONNELL [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 18 March 1882] Died… In Tiverton, 15th inst., William O’Connell, 41 years.

O'CONNELL [Fall River MA Daily Herald, Tue 18 Sep 1894] In this city, Sept. 18, Mr. Timothy O'Connell, aged 38 years. Residence 352 North Main street. Funeral notice tomorrow.

O'CONNELL (CONNELLY) [Fall River MA Herald News, Sat 20 Jun 1931] June 18, Margaret O'Connell, widow of Thomas F. O'Connell, and daughter of the late Patrick and Anna (Sullivan) Connelly. Funeral from her late residence, No. 147 Shove street, tomorrow, Saturday, at 8:15 o'clock a.m. A high mass of requiem will be sung from for the repose of her soul at St. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock.

O'CONNELL (YOUNG) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 27 March 2003] Cranston - Bernadette C. O'Connell, 76, of Saxonia Road, a retired office worker, died Monday at Scalabrini Villa, North Kingstown. She was the wife of John J. O'Connell. They had been married for 41 years. Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary E. (Reilly) Young, she had lived in Blackstone, Mass., before moving to Cranston 41 years ago. She was a 1944 graduate of Blackstone High School. Mrs. O'Connell had worked in the office at the Uniroyal division of the U.S. Rubber Co. in Woonsocket for many years before she retired. She was a communicant of St. Ann Church. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Ellen M. Della Cioppa of Cranston; a son, James V. O'Connell of Warwick; a brother, Andrew F. Young of Mendon, Mass.; a sister, Mary Paradis of Pawtucket; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday at 7:45 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd. (Route 117), Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Ann Church, Cranston Street, Cranston. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

O'CONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 25 June 2003] Providence - Anna J. O'Connell, of Washington Street, a retired registered nurse, died Saturday in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center of Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island. Born in Boston, a daughter of the late Thomas and Annie (Madden) O'Connell, she had lived in Providence for 20 years, and previously had lived in Somerset. A 1943 graduate of BMC Durfee High School, in Fall River, she went on to graduate from the former Union Hospital School of Nursing, and to receive her bachelor of science degree from Salve Regina College. Miss O'Connell had worked as a nurse at St. Anne's Hospital, in Fall River, for 30 years before retiring in 1983 as a head nurse in the hospital's surgical unit. She leaves a sister, June M. Duffy of Somerset; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was private.

O'CONNELL [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 19 Feb 2004] North Attleboro -- James M. O'Connell, 54, of Pleasant Street, a retired jewelry worker, died Monday in the Caritas Good Samaritan Hospital, Brockton, after a long illness. Born in Attleboro on Oct. 25, 1949, he was the son of the late Edwin and Margaret (Gayton) O'Connell. Mr. O'Connell had worked for the former L.G. Balfour Co. of Attleboro and Handy and Harmon of North Attleboro, retiring due to illness. He had worked on various trophies, including the World Series trophy. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, a member of the NRA, and the Angle Tree Rod and Gun Club. He was an avid bowler and had enjoyed photography and traveling. He is survived by two sisters, Patricia Carvalho and Joan Lake, both of North Attleboro; several nieces and nephews; and three great-nieces. He was the brother of the late John and Jerome O'Connell. A funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday from the John J. Diamond Funeral Home, 180 North Washington, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 in St. Mary's Church, 14 Park St. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Attleboro Falls.

O'CONNELL (LYONS) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 9 July 2004] Warwick - Dorothy L. (Lyons) O'Connell, 86, of Walker Road, a retired cedit union teller, died Wednesday at Brentwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Edmund F. O'Connell. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Feeney) Lyons, she had been a Providence resident before moving to Warwick in 1962. Mrs. O'Connell had been a teller at the former Warwick Credit Union for many years before retiring. She was a daily communicant of St. Kevin Church, where she was a Eucharistic minister, a lector and a member of the Women's Club. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, the Meadowlarks Senior Citizens, and the Pontiac Peer Senior Citizens. Mrs. O'Connell had volunteered at St. Kevin School for 5 years, Kent Hospital for 19 years, and at the Pilgrim Senior Center. She enjoyed traveling. She leaves two daughters, Jean M. Brennan of East Greenwich and Elaine F. Toevs of Warwick; two sons, Robert J. O'Connell of Boca Raton, Fla., and Edmund F. O'Connell Jr. of Warwick; and 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Robert E., Leo and Edward Lyons. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

O'CONNELL [Fall River MA Herald News, Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 19 Apr 2005] O'Connell -- April 16, 2005 Capt. Joseph J. Jr. Husband of Judith (Bergeron) O'Connell, son of the late Captain Joseph J. O'Connell Sr. and the late Miriam R. (Rice) O'Connell, father of Jo-Anne Cohan of Trumbull, CT her husband Bruce, grandchildren Trent Joseph and Beth Lindsey; Joyce Cormier of Morrisville, VT her husband George, grandchildren Jacqueline, Roland, and Juliette; Cynthia Pilotte of Fall River her husband Charles grandchildren Cassandra Reid, Steven Reid, Michael and Laura; Carolyn Biltcliffe of Fall River her husband Stephen grandchildren Samantha and Sarah; Lori (L.J.) O'Connell of Ft. Lauderdale, FL her husband Gerry Gozaloff; brother of Anne Cataldo and her husband Edmund of Booth Bay, Maine; Daniel O'Connell and his wife Carol of Fall River. His funeral will be held on Friday at 9am from the Hathaway Home For Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10am in Saint Joseph Church 1335 North Main St., Fall River. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial is private. Memorial donations in his memory to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or Hospice Care of Southeastern Florida 309 S.E. 18th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 calling hours with video photo album Thursday 4-7pm. 

O'CONNELL (McDONALD) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 24 May 2005] O'Connell, Shirley Ann (McDonald). In Taunton, May 23, 2005, wife of John F. 'Buck' O'Connell. Residence Highland Street in Taunton. Mother of Mrs. Carol Soares of Dighton and Robert A. O'Connell of Taunton. Sister of Richard McDonald of New York. Grandmother of Kara E. Mello, Jill O'Connell, and John O'Connell all of North Dighton. Great grandmother of Kayla O'Connell of Bridgewater, Kimberly O'Connell and Carli Mello both of North Dighton. Funeral from the O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Thursday May 26th at 10 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church in Taunton at 11 AM. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 5-8 PM. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Bourne, MA on Friday May 27th at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley's memory may be made to Taunton Nursing Home, 350 Norton Avenue, Taunton, MA 02780.  

O'CONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 27 Dec 2005] O'Connell, Gerald M., 82, of Valley Street, Willimantic, Connecticut, and formerly of Warwick; died on Saturday, December 24, 2005 at the Haven Health Center of Windham in Connecticut. Born in Providence, a son of the late John J. and Martina A. (O'Brien) O'Connell, he lived in Connecticut since 1966. Mr. O'Connell was a graduate of LaSalle Academy in Providence, and attended Providence College. An Army veteran of World War II, he served with the armored division in the European Theatre. He entered the Cistercian Monastery, and was a Trappist Monk for 18 years before leaving due to health problems. He was later employed by the State of Connecticut as a social worker for 10 years before his retirement. He is survived by two brothers, John E. O'Connell of Cumming, GA and C. Daniel O'Connell of Pascoag; and a sister, Margaret M. O'Connell of Pawtucket. His funeral will be held on Wedesday, December 28, at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. William Church, Pettaconsett Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are omitted. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

O’CONNELL (FRAZER) [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 16 Feb 2006] O’Connell (Frazer) -- Leona M., formerly Nestor, Age 87, of Somerset, formerly of Assonet where she spent her childhood and was so happy to be a native of her town. February 14, 2006. Wife of the late Edward O’Connell and the late John L. Nestor. Mother of Mrs. William (Mary) Hayden and Mrs. John (Joan) Casilli. Grandmother of Jennifer Marcoux, Kristen Chouinard, Jay and Todd Casilli. Great grandmother of Dominic A. Casilli and Eleanor G. Chouinard. Sister of James Frazer. Funeral Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 9:00 AM form the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardner’s Neck Road, Swansea (north of Route 6 intersection) followed by a funeral Mass at 10 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 532 Gardner’s Neck Road, Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Outreach, 502 Bedford Street, Fall River, MA 02720. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Fall River.

O’CONNELL (LINNANE) [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Tuesday 17 Apr 2006] O’Connell - In North Dighton, April 15, 2006, Helen M. (Linnane) O’Connell. Died peacefully at age 94 while surrounded by her family. Wife of the late William O’Connell. Residence, Chase St. in North Dighton. Mother of Nancy Koss of North Dighton, Frances Colonna of Falmouth, William G. O’Connell of North Dighton, James J. O’Connell and his wife Patricia of Taunton, John P. O’Connell of Bourne, MA. Grandmother of 23, great grandmother of 35, great great grandmother of one. Sister of the late Mary LaPlante & James Linnane. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton on Wednesday, April 19th at 10am with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Josephs Church in North Dighton at 11am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to visiting hours on Tuesday from 5-8pm. Interment in the family lot in Saint Francis Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in Helen’s memory may be made to Hospice Care of Greater Taunton, 244 North Main St., Raynham, MA. 02767 or Boys and Girls Club of Taunton, 31 Court St., Taunton MA. 02780 or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

O'CONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 30 Apr 2006] O’Connell, Robert M., 75, of Ridge Road, Warwick, died on Friday, April 28, 2006 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Mary T. (Lonergan) O'Connell. Born in Coventry, a son of the late John J. and Edna (Brennan) O'Connell, he lived in Warwick for 40 years. Mr. O'Connell was employed by the RI Department of Transportation for 32 years, retiring as a senior engineer in 1986. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and member of the West Bay Korean War Veterans Association, and Memorial Post #272 VFW in Warwick. He was a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Robert M. O'Connell, Jr. of New York City; a daughter, Kerry A. O'Connell of Warwick; and a brother, John O'Connell of Cranston. He was the brother of the late Richard O'Connell, Donald O'Connell and Helen O'Connell. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 2, at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Visiting hours are Monday 4-8 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Kevin Church Building Fund, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889. 

O'CONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 27 July 2006] O'Connell, Robert J., 77, formerly of Providence, RI, son of the late James F. O'Connell and Josephine G. O'Connell-Walsh, passed away in Reno, Nevada on June 25, 2006. He leaves behind his wife, Maria, his children, Deborah and Daniel, and his granddaughter Erin. Bob was an Air Force veteran, and held a degree in Sociology. His enthusiasm and adventurous nature were evident in his approach to life. Bob was energetic, had a positive attitude and an infectious sense of humor. He showed great courage in facing the many medical challenges that altered his life. His zest for living was an inspiration to amputee patients he visited. Bob was the brother of Dorothy O'Connor, Frances O'Connell, Mary Jo Egan, Josephine O'Connell, and Martha Lynch and the late Reverend James F. O'Connell, Joseph G. O'Connell, and Katherine Fitz Simon. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at St. Rose and Clement Church, Long Street, Warwick on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 9 a.m.

O'CONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 24 Aug 2006] O'Connell, C. Daniel, 79, of 45 North Main St., Pascoag, and formerly of Warwick, died on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at Bayberry Commons in Pascoag. He was the husband of the late Genevieve M. (Sherman) O'Connell. Born in Providence, a son of the late John J. and Martina A. (O'Brien) O'Connell, he lived in Warwick for most of his life before moving to Pascoag over 10 years ago. He was a Navy Seabee veteran of World War II. Mr. O'Connell was a manufacturing engineer for Leesona Corporation in Warwick for over 30 years. He is survived by two sons, John S. O'Connell of Tamarac, FL and Daniel J. O'Connell of North Ft. Myers, FL; two daughters, Donna M. Rogers of West Warwick, and Diane M. Rogers of Burrillville; a brother, John E. O'Connell of Georgia; and a sister, Margaret M. O'Connell of Pawtucket. He was the grandfather of nine, and the great grandfather of one. He was the brother of the late Gerald M. O'Connell. His funeral will be held on Saturday, August 26, at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. William Church, Pettaconsett Ave., Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit at the funeral home on Saturday from 8-9 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

O’CONNELL [Newport RI Daily News, On-Line Obituaries, October 2006] Jamestown - Thomas G. “Jerry” O’Connell, 89, a longtime resident of Jamestown and Lake Worth, Florida died at Heritage Hills Nursing Home in Smithfield, RI on October 6, 2006 after a year-long illness. Mr. O’Connell was born in Sheffield, Massachusetts, the son of William D. O’Connell and Gertrude Sides O’Connell and was one of eight children. Mr. O’Connell’s father was a well known horse trainer, and he spent his early life supporting his family’s many business endeavors. He was a standout athlete at Sheffield High School, playing basketball and baseball. He also participated in regional baseball teams selected to play against touring professionals. During World War II, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was selected for advanced flight training as an Aviation Cadet. He completed initial training at Syracuse University and finished single engine aircraft qualification and was training in multi engine aircraft at the war’s end. He married Clara Anderson of Great Barrington, Massachusetts in 1945, and the couple resided there where he worked as a carpenter. The O’Connells moved to Jamestown in 1954 with their four children after Mr. O’Connell accepted a position with the Navy as a construction Inspector at the Newport Naval Base. His duties with the Naval Civil Engineering District included supervision of many projects, including the current Destroyer Piers, Naval War College buildings, The Naval Gunnery School, Officer Dormitories, Fort Adams housing and other projects in New England. Mr. O’Connell was active in youth activities and coached Jamestown Youth basketball. He built one of the first Rooster class sailboats in the area. While in Jamestown, the O’Connells lived on High Street, Standish Road, and Bay View Drive, where he personally built the family’s longtime residence. He was a communicant of St. Mark Church and a member of the Rotary Club. The O’Connells moved to Lake Worth, Florida in 1979, but spent the next 25 summers in Jamestown, where he renovated a summer cottage on Bayberry Road. Mr. O’Connell was an avid golfer in his later years and participated in Men’s Leagues in Jamestown and Lake Worth. In 2005, the O’Connells moved from Lake Worth to Tiverton, where they resided in Sakonnet Bay Manor. Mr. O’Connell is survived by his wife of 61 years, Clara B. “Claire” O’Connell, a long time employee of the Conanicut Yacht Club and the Jamestown School Department. His surviving children include the Honorable Thomas W. O’Connell of Alexandria, VA, a retired Army officer and current Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations, Timothy J. O’Connell of Jamestown, a retired Police Department employee, and two daughters, Sally Pezanko of Southport, Connecticut, and Laurie A. Fischer of North Providence, both current schoolteachers. Mr. O’Connell leaves 10 grandchildren and a great granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mark Church, 60 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Mark Cemetery, Jamestown. Visiting hours Thursday 6-8 p.m. in the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Peter C. Clarke Memorial Golf Fund or a James G. Pemantell Marathon Cause, will be appreciated. 

O'CONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 12 Oct 2006] O'Connell, Michael C., 59, of East Manning St., died Monday at home. He was the husband of Judith A. (Nadolny) O'Connell. A lifelong resident of Providence, he was a son of the late Daniel F. and Marie (Miller) O'Connell. He was a system analyst for MCF, Inc. in North Providence for 15 years. He was a member of the First Ward Democratic Committee in Providence. Besides his wife, he leaves a son: Michael V. O'Connell and a daughter, Erin M. O'Connell both of Providence, 2 brothers: Daniel F. O'Connell of Revere, MA and David O'Connell of East Providence, a sister: Eileen P. Creegan of Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10am in St. Joseph Church, Hope St., Providence to which relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours Friday 4-8pm in the Monahan Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903.

O’CONNELL (McGEEVER) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 28 Dec 2006] Attleboro - Kathleen "Kaye" M. (McGeever) O'Connell of Attleboro died at her residence surrounded by her loving family and caretakers on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006. She was the wife of Charles John O'Connell Sr., to whom she was married on Oct. 1, 1960. Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Francis Hugh and Helen Louise (Barry) McGeever. She was raised and educated in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston and was a 1944 graduate of Hyde Park High School. Following her marriage, she resided on Beacon Hill in Boston until moving to Attleboro in 1962. An artist who excelled in watercolors, oil paints and mixed media, she was the winner of various art show awards for her paintings from the Providence Art Club, Rhode Island Water Color Society and the Attleboro Museum. She was an artist member of these organizations, as well as a past president of both the Attleboro Museum and Rhode Island Watercolor Society. A graduate of the Butera School of Art in Boston, Kaye, as she was affectionately known to her many friends, loved painting, gardening, antiquing and travel. She always possessed a refinement and poise that set her apart, but was combined with a great sense of fun. She attended modeling school when she was young and kept that artistic flair and style throughout her life. Painting trips started with annual retreats to Rockport to longer trips with artist friends to the South of France and Italy. In France, she loved painting along roadside fields and talking to the local people. Speaking in the French that she could remember from her childhood, she would always tell the interested farmers whose fields she was in that "Ma mere was Francais" and often be rewarded with the offer of a glass of wine in return. Mrs. O'Connell was a charter member of the National Museum of the Women in the Art in Washington, D.C. Travel was also a great part of her family life, and she especially treasured times spent at the family vacation home in Melvin Village, N.H., where autumn was her favorite season. One of her favorite things to do with her children in the summer was to set out on a drive in the mountains to get lost in order to have the shared adventure of finding new places. She is survived by her husband, Charles J. O'Connell Sr. of Attleboro; a daughter, Karen B. O'Connell, Esq. of Boston; a son, Charles J. O'Connell Jr. of Attleboro; and a sister, Patricia McGeever of Norwood. She was the sister of the late Helen Finn and Francis "Bill" McGeever. At her request, visitation has been respectfully omitted. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church, 105 Stanley St., Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Thomas Rita, pastor, officiating. Following church services, an invitation will be cordially extended to family and friends to join the family for a continued celebration of Kaye's life at a location to be announced. Graveside services followed by burial will be held in the Townhouse Cemetery, Tuftonboro, N.H., at a time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorial donations be made to the National Museum of Women in the Art, 1250 New York Ave. - N.W., Washington, DC 20005-3970, or by calling them directly at 800-222-7270.

O’CONNELL [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Wednesday 23 May 2007] O’Connell - In Taunton, May 20, 2007, Age 88 John F. (Buck) O’Connell, husband of the late Shirley A. (McDonald) O’Connell of Taunton. Father of Carol A. Soares of No. Dighton, Robert A. O’Connell of Taunton. Brother of Helen Sullivan of Taunton and the late William, Paul and Edward O’Connell. Grandfather of Kara Mello, Jill O’Connell and John E. O’Connell all of No. Dighton. Great Grandfather of Kayla O’Connell of Bridgewater, Kimberly O’Connell of No. Dighton, Carli and Mary Kate Mello both of No. Dighton. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Thursday May 24th at 10 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Taunton at 11 AM. Calling hours will be held on Wed from 4-8 PM. Interment will be held at the National Cemetery in Bourne Mass on Fri at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers donations in John’s memory may be made to Taunton Nursing Home, 350 Norton Ave, Taunton, MA. 02780. 

O’CONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 13 June 2007] O’Connell, Charles George M.D., born January 7, 1935 in Pawtucket, RI to Charles and Geraldine O'Connell passed away peacefully on May 31, 2007, at his home in Hilton Head, SC. Charles attended St. Raphael's Academy in Pawtucket, received his undergraduate degree from Providence College, a graduate degree form URI and his medical degree from University College Cork in Cork, Ireland. He performed his internship at Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket and his residency at St. Margret's and Carney Hospital in Dorchester, MA. He spent the next two years as an ObGyn the US Navy, Beaufort, SC, where he attained the rank of Lt. Commander. After the Navy, he moved his family to Vernon, CT, where he set up his medical practice. Dr. O'Connell was also a member of Rockville General Hospital where he sat on the Board of Trustees and other committees. He served a term as Chief of Staff. Charles was also involved with several medical societies and associations including the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International Society of Ultrasound in OB-GYN and the Royal Society of Medicine, London. Dr. O'Connell delivered nearly 6,000 children, one of his proudest accomplishments. Dedicating himself to helping others, he founded a free maternity clinic in Rockville, CT., and provided pro bono services at his private practice. He was the Medical Director of the Women's Center for Wellness in Vernon, helping it grow by providing a steady hand of leadership and practical medical knowledge. He raised money for these organizations, at times using his expert knowledge and collection of wines to create unique fundraisers. A lifelong PC basketball fan, he attended nearly every Friars home game until his retirement in 2004. His love for PC led him to their Board of Governors and the head of the Alumni Association where he helped the college raise money through various campaigns. He received an Alumni Service Award from the College in 1996. Charles also had a passion for Ireland and met his wife Nancy there. They would be inseparable for the next 45 years, traveling around the world together. Charles battled a brain tumor for the last six-months of his life but never lost his passion for living, enjoying his favorite foods and wines and the ever changing views of the tidal marshes and Broad Creek from his window. He is survived by his wife Nancy; four children, Charles and his spouse Sharon, Brian and his spouse Gina, Siobhan, and Drew; and five grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Mass on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Saint Bernard Church, 25 St. Bernard Terrace, Rockville, CT 06066. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Providence College (Attention: Joe Brum), Providence, RI.

O'CONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 27 Oct 2007] O'Connell, Charles W., formerly of Lansdowne Road, Warwick, died on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Haven Health Center of Coventry. He was the husband of the late Doris (Pothin) O'Connell. Born in Cumberland, a son of the late Patrick and Bridget (Regan) O'Connell, he lived in Warwick since 1964. Mr. O'Connell was Director of the Collection Division of the Internal Revenue Service in Providence for many years, retiring in the late 1960's. He was previously employed at the former Union Trust Bank in Providence. He was a member, past treasurer, and past vice-president of the RI chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was a member and past president of the Gaspee Seniors, and volunteered with the RSVP program in Warwick. He is survived by a daughter, Lois M. (Sr. Roberta, FCJ) O'Connell of Fall River, MA; a son, Robert F. O'Connell, and his wife Marilyn, of Walpole, MA; a grandson, Andrew J. O'Connell of Walpole, MA; and a great grandson, James A. O'Connell. He was the brother of the late Francis, Mary, and Alice O'Connell, and Laura O'Connell Ray. His funeral will be held on Monday, October 29, 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. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Sunday 3-6 p.m. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, East Providence. 

O'CONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 22 Apr 2008] O’Connell, Robert J., 90, of North Kingstown went home to be with the Lord Sunday. He leaves those that grieve for him, his wife of 67 years Dorothy G. (Thurber) O'Connell, son Thomas O'Connell, daughter Lillian E. Viera, 6 granddaughters, 4 great grandchildren, sister Betty Guarigos and the late Mildred Turcotte. Funeral service will be Friday 10 AM at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Calling hours Thur. 6-8 PM. Burial with full military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Please Omit Flowers.

O'CONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 30 April 2008] O'Connell, Donald J., 91, of Harris Ave., Cranston and Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home, East Providence, died April 27, 2008. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Paquin) O'Connell. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Edward and Mary (Harper) O'Connell. He was a graduate of Cranston East and attended RISD. He was employed by Cranston Print Works. He is survived by four sons, Albert, Donald, Thomas and James O'Connell; five grandsons, five granddaughters and eight great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Robert O'Connell. He was the brother of Edward, Ernest, Arthur and Francis O'Connell, and the late Norman O'Connell. He had a positive attitude; loved life and those around him. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 8:15 AM from the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Rd., Scituate, with a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 AM at St. Ann's Church, Cranston St., Cranston. Burial will follow to Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Calling hours Friday 5-8 PM. 

O'CONNELL (MURRAY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 3 June 2008] O'Connell, Kathleen, 65, of Ferris Avenue, died Sunday at her summer home in Little Compton. She was the wife of Lawrence M. O'Connell, Jr. Born in Providence a daughter of the late William and Mary (Hackett) Murray, she was a Rumford resident for 40 years and a long time summer resident of Little Compton. Besides her husband the leaves her daughter Susan O'Connell and her granddaughter Katie O'Connell of Providence. She also leaves her brothers and their wives: Joseph and Kathy Murray of Seekonk and William and Andrea Murray of Bow, NH. She was the sister of the late Michael Murray. The funeral will be held Friday at 9am from the Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St Margaret Church, Pawtucket Ave., Rumford. Calling hours Thursday 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, for 'Maggies Marchers', 114 Perimeter Rd., Nashua, NH 03063. 

O'CONNELL [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, June 2008] Newport - LCDR Thomas A. O'Connell, USN, RET., 84, of Newport, RI, formerly of East Greenwich, RI, died Monday, June 2, 2008 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol, RI. He was the husband of Margaret Estelle (Hopf) O'Connell for 46 years and the late Emma Hobbs O'Connell. Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 16, 1923, he was the son of the late Thomas Anthony and Elizabeth (Czapcowski) O'Connell. Mr. O'Connell was a naval aviator, having served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. His last tour of duty was as a test pilot at the Overhaul and Repair Facility at the Naval Air Station at Quonset Point, RI. He served on board the aircraft carriers Boxer, Midway and Coral Sea. After retiring from the Navy, Mr. O'Connell was employed by Leesona Corp in Warwick for 18 years. He was a civilian flight instructor at T. F. Green and North Central Airports. Besides his wife of 46 years, he is survived by two sons Thomas A. O'Connell, III of North Kingstown, RI and John M. O'Connell of Newport, RI, three daughters Robynne Thompson of Pace, FL, Debra Hockensmith of Robertsdale, AL, Margaret Wainscott of Cedar Knolls, NJ and his twin sister Sr. Angelica O'Connell, O.P. of Amityville, Long Island, his brother Joseph O'Connell of Oceanside, Long Island, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His funeral will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 8 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian burial, at 9 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown. Burial will be in St. Columba's Cemetery in Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, from 4-6 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the RI Veterans Home, Alzheimer's Unit, 480 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809. [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 4 June 2008] O'Connell, LCDR Thomas A., USN, RET, 84, of Newport, RI, formerly of East Greenwich, RI, died Monday, June 2, 2008 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol, RI. He was the husband of Margaret Estelle (Hopf) O'Connell for 46 years and the late Emma Hobbs O'Connell. His funeral will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008, at 8:00 am from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in St. Lucy's Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown. Burial will be in St. Columba's Cemetery in Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2008, from 4-6 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the RI Veterans Home, Alzheimer's Unit, 480 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809. 

O'CONNOR [Fall River MA Daily Evening News, Friday 18 Oct 1918] Miss Katherine M. O'Connor died early this morning at her home, 183 Whipple street, and in her death the community loses one of its most popular and estimable young residents. Deceased was taken ill a week ago Thursday, and was apparently on the road to recovery when pneumonia developed last Tuesday, and to the malady she succumbed at 1 o'clock this morning. Miss O'Connor was born in North Dighton, the daughter of Catherine O'Connor Gill and the late Bernard O'Connor. Her parents removed to this city when she was but five years of age, and had lived here ever since. She was educated at St. Patrick's parochial school, bit of late years had been a member of the Cathedral parish, of which she was a devout communicant. For a number of years, she had been employed at J.C. Brady's drug store, in the Granite Block. Of cheerful disposition and pleasing personality., Miss O'Connor was a favorite with all who knew her and had a host of friends throughout the city. Deceased is survived by her mother, four brothers, Rev. Daniel J. O'Connor of Hyde Park, Officer Richard E. O'Connor of the Central Station, William M. and James J. O'Connor and four sisters, Mrs. John Driscoll of Mansfield, Mrs. [___] Long, East Boston, and Mrs. Daniel McCarthy and Mrs. John Shea, both of this city.

O'CONNOR (BODKIN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 17 October 1944] O'Connor, In Woonsocket, October 15, 1944, Katherine (Bodkin), wife of the late Police Captain Thomas M. O'Connor. Funeral from her late residence, 35 Greene Street, Thursday, October 19m at 8:45 a.m. Solemn high Mass of Requiem in St. Charles Church at 9:30. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Sat 23 Feb 1946] O'CONNOR - In this city, on Feb. 21, 1946, Dennis V., son of the late Dennis and Bridget (Sullivan) O'Connor. Funeral from his late residence, 13 Curtis Street, Monday, Feb. 25 at 8:15 a.m. Solemn high Mass of requiem in St. Teresa's Church at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited. A member of St. Teresa's Holy Name Society.

O¹CONNOR DEFFLEY [Providence RI Sunday Journal, 27 December 1959] O¹CONNOR-DEFFLEY In Providence, R.I. on the 26th. Margaret J. (Hurley), wife of the late James J. O¹Connor. Funeral from her residence 259 River Ave., Tuesday, December 29 at 8:15 a.m. Solemn requiem Mass at St. Mary¹s Church, Broadway at 9 a.m. Please omit flowers. [The great-grandmother of Dave Winans [email protected] - baptized Margaret Jane Hurley. "After the death of her first husband, my great grandfather Thomas A. Deffley, she married James J. O'Connor."]

O'CONNOR [Fall River MA Herald News, Thurs 26 July 2001] John J. O'Connor, 74, of Miliken Blvd., Fall River, died Wednesday at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lorraine (Trombley) O'Connor. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late John J. and Margaret (Canole) O'Connor. He was a lifelong resident of the city. He was a bookkeeper for North East Products for more than 35 years before retiring in 1989. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Cathedral. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy. Survivors include a son, John O'Connor of Somerset; a daughter, Barbara Mattos of North Dartmouth; and six grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Barbara O'Connor. Arrangements are by the Hebert-Hathaway Funeral Home, 945 S. Main St., Fall River. (Burial St. Patrick Cemetery.)

O'CONNOR (HAYES) [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 5 Jan 2003] Margaret F. O'Connor, 80, of Howland Road, Westport, died Saturday in Tiverton. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. O'Connor. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Daniel L. Hayes and the late Parmelia (Forest) Hayes, she had lived in Westport for several years. She attended Sts. Peter and Paul School, graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School in 1939 and later graduated from the former F.G. Allen Business School. She had been employed by Firestone Industrial Products Inc., the former Nira Warehouse Mart and Nasser Real Estate. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Parish, Westport, and Sts. Peter and Paul Parish while living in Fall River. She was also a member of the Massachusetts Mothers of Twins of Greater Fall River. An avid knitter, she enjoyed volunteering her knitting time to the Westport Council on Aging. She leaves a daughter, Karen M. Cote of Tiverton; three sons, James E. O'Connor of West Tisbury, Paul D. O'Connor of Dedham and Kevin J. O'Connor of Niskayuna, N.Y.; two sisters, M. Rita Rodgers of Westport and Mildred L. Hall of Fall River; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She also was the sister of the late Daniel F. Hayes. Arrangements are by the Maplewood Home of Harrington-Sullivan, O'Rourke and Waring, 986 Plymouth Ave., Fall River.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 20 April 2003] North Kingstown - Alice M. O'Connor, 78, of Caddy Rock Road, a retired teacher, died Monday in Nokomis, Fla., at her winter residence. She was the wife of the late Daniel P. O'Connor Sr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William H. and Alice M. (Healy) King, she had lived in North Kingstown since 1993, and had wintered in Florida since 1988. She had been a teacher at Central High School, Providence, before retiring in 1986. She was a communicant of St. Francis de Sales Church. She leaves two sons, Daniel P. O'Connor Jr. of Narragansett and Stephen J. O'Connor of Norwell, Mass.; two daughters, Rosemary Buchelli of Orlando, Fla., and Alicemarie O'Connor of North Kingstown; and 12 grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Kevin M. O'Connor, and sister of the late Rev. Milton, William H., Joseph A., Charles and Raymond King. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from Fagan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd, with a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

O'CONNOR (MURPHY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 3 July 2003] Newport - Mary E. O'Connor, 101, of 29 Berkeley Ave., a retired clerk/typist, died Tuesday at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph T. O'Connor. Born in Newport on March 10, 1902, she was a daughter of the late James F. and Catherine (Shea) Murphy. Mrs. O'Connor worked at the Newport Torpedo Station during World War II. After the war, she had worked as a clerk/typist at the former Newport Navy Base for 25 years before retiring in 1965. She was a lifetime parishioner of St. Mary Church and a member of its seniors group. She was a member of the Edward King Center. She leaves a son, Joseph T. O'Connor Jr. of Newport; two daughters, Marie B. Loftain of Summerville, S.C., and Audrey-Jean Emerson of Newport; and 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Margaret Patricia O'Connor, and sister of the late Margaret A. Murphy and Katherine M. Moreland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 9 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Spring Street. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown.  

O'CONNOR (MONTGOMERY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 19 Aug 2003] Cranston - Margaret R. (Montgomery) O'Connor, 82, of Olney Arnold Rd., a retired installation manager, died Sunday at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center of Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, Providence. She was the wife of the late Robert J. O'Connor. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Catherine (Kelley) Montgomery, she had lived in Cranston for more than 51 years. She was a 1937 graduate of St. Francis Xavier High School and a member of its alumni association. Mrs. O'Connor had worked for New England Telephone Co. for more than 20 years before retiring as a staff manager of installation. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Mrs. O'Connor was a communicant of Holy Apostle Church, where she was a member of the Faith Circle, Daughters of Isabella, and the Top of the Hill Club. She enjoyed traveling and loved to read. She leaves a son, Robert O'Connor of Orange City, Fla.; two daughters, Maureen Pontarelli of Coventry and Kathleen Rainone of Cranston, with whom she lived; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Virginia Montgomery. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Holy Apostle Church, Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston. Burial will follow in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 25 Sep 2003] Edward A. O'Connor, 58, of Vista Way, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Providence, a retired operations manager, died Friday at Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital. He was the companion of Joyce O'Connor of Bradenton. Born and raised in Providence, a son of the late William J. and Irene (Baker) O'Connor, he had lived in Maryland before moving to Bradenton two years ago. Mr. O'Connor had been an operations manager for the Defense Department's National Security Agency in Maryland for 34 years before retiring in 2000. Besides his companion, he leaves a daughter, Shannon O'Connor of Bradenton; two stepdaughters, Dawn Brown in Washington and Donna Summers of Annapolis, Md.; a stepson, Brian Summers in Virginia; two brothers, William O'Connor of Lutz, Fla., and Robert O'Connor of Warwick; three sisters, Eileen O'Brien of Lutz, and Patricia Frezza and Marie O'Connor, both of Sarasota; and six grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday in Sarasota. Committal prayers will be offered tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the St. Ann Cemetery Chapel, Cranston. Burial will follow.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 14 Jan 2004] Johnston - Dennis J. O'Connor, 43, of Barbato Drive, a food distributor, died Monday at Cortland Place, Smithfield. He was the husband of Anice M. (Cutillo) O'Connor. Born in Providence, a son of Walter and Mildred (Malone) O'Connor of Smithfield, he had lived in Providence before moving to Johnston in 1988. Mr. O'Connor was the owner of a Little Debbie Snack Cake distributorship. He was a communicant of St. Augustine Church, in Providence. Besides his wife and his parents, he leaves two brothers, Kevin O'Connor of Westerly and Brian O'Connor in Florida; two sisters, Maureen Zanello of Walpole, Mass., and Monica Collins of Cumberland; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from the A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence. Burial will be at a later date.

O'CONNOR (DAY) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 26 Jan 2004] Providence - Agnes M. O'Connor, 94, of Hillside Avenue, a former telephone operator, died Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the wife of the late John O'Connor. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Thomas and Anne (Swift) Day, she was a lifelong resident of the city. She had worked for New England Telephone for 19 years, retiring in the 1950s. She leaves two daughters, Nancy Baughman of Morris Plains, N.J., and Susan O'Connor of Pawtucket; a son, John O'Connor Jr. of North Providence; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Hoey-Arpin-Williams-King Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Holy Name Church, Camp Street. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Monday 27 Sep 2004] Cranston - Helen J. O'Connor, 82, of Glen Avenue, a retired secretary, died yesterday at home in Bonnet Shores. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James D. and Nora (Buckley) O'Connor, she had lived in Cranston for 40 years and was a longtime summer resident of Bonnet Shores. Miss O'Connor was a secretary to the president of Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Co. in Providence, retiring in 1987. She was a graduate of Hope High School and attended Bryant College. An avid golfer, she was a member of the Bonnet Shores and the Jamestown women's golf leagues. Miss O'Connor enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Starkweather & Shepley and St. Paul's women's bowling leagues. She also used to play tennis at the East Side Tennis Club in Providence. She was a 40-year communicant of St. Paul Church in Edgewood. She leaves a sister, Gertrude O. Grzebien, and a nephew, Thomas W. Grzebien III, both of Cranston with whom she lived; and several other nephews and nieces. She was a sister of the late Mary M. Sullivan and James D. O'Connor. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from Monahan Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial will be in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 29 Sep 2004] Cranston - Rites have been announced for Daniel Patrick O'Connor, 37, of Bluff Avenue, a painter, who died Sunday morning at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence, after he was stabbed, apparently at home. One of his brothers, Michael F. O'Connor, 28, who also was his housemate, was being held on a charge of domestic homicide. Born in Providence, a son of Robert C. O'Connor Sr. of Warwick and Kathryn E. (Thompson) O'Connor of Cranston, Daniel O'Connor was a lifelong Cranston resident. He had attended Cranston High School East, and had played football for the Edgewood Eagles and hockey for Edgewood Hockey. Mr. O'Connor had been self-employed as a painter for many years. He was a sports fan. Besides his parents, he leaves five brothers, Michael, Robert C. O'Connor Jr. and Joseph E. O'Connor, all of Cranston, James T. O'Connor of Coventry and Kevin J. O'Connor of Warwick; two sisters, Coleen Pace of Lincoln and Karen V. O'Connor of Warwick; and 13 nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Friday at 8:45 a.m. from the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Paul Church, Broad Street. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 9 Nov 2004] South Kingstown - William H. O'connor, 75, of Whippoorwill Drive, Wakefield, a retired Army officer and program planner, died yesterday at home. Born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Edward and Helen (Shanley) O'Connor, he received a bachelor of science degree from St. Benedict College, in Indiana, and a master's degree in public health from Clark University, in Worcester, Mass. An Army veteran who had served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, before retiring with the rank of major, he was a member of the Retired Officers Association. Mr. O'Connor later had worked for the State of Rhode Island, as a program planner for Department of Health, for 14 years. He was a member and past president of the South Kingstown Lions Club, and a member of the Sons of Irish Kings and the South County Art Association. He leaves a daughter, Elizabeth O'Connor of Wakefield; a sister, Mary E. McCarthy of Marlborough, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Helen O'Connor Grady. The funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 25 Nov 2004] Burrillville - Robert J. O'Connor, 77, of Douglas Hook Road, a retired postal clerk, died Monday at Pine Grove Health Center, Pascoag. He was the husband of Lois (Mortenson) O'Connor. They had celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary in August. Born in Cumberland, a son of the late John J. and Margaret (Devlin) O'Connor, he had lived in Cumberland and Greenville before moving to Chepachet in 1970. Mr. O'Connor had been a postal clerk at the Turnkey office, in Providence, and the Esmond post office for 32 years before retiring in 1987. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. She was a communicant of St. Eugene Church, Chepachet. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Robert M. O'Connor, and three daughters, Lynn A. Tucker, Susan K. Walsh and Kathleen M. Ballou, all of Chepachet; two brothers, John and Daniel O'Connor, both of Cumberland; and eight grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Hugh O'Connor. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Pike, Greenville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Eugene Church, Putnam Pike, Chepachet. Burial will be in Acote Hill Cemetery, Chepachet.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Friday 20 May 2005] O'Connor, William A., 'Bill', May 18, 2005. Husband of Muriel F. (Saillant) O'Connor. Father of Timothy M. O'Connor. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Maurice F. and Mary C. (Boyle) O'Connor. He was employed by Blackstone Valley Electric for 38 years retiring in 1988 as a department supervisor. He attended Wentworth Institute and graduated from Roger Williams Junior College in 1957. He was a navy veteran of World War II and Korea. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Jude Church, Front St., Lincoln. Calling hours are Sunday from 5-7. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Church Memorial Fund, 301 Front St., Lincoln, RI 02865 would be appreciated. [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 21 May 2005] O'Connor, William A., 'Bill', who died on Wednesday was also the father of Ellen O'Connor of New York City, NY. His wake will be on Sunday from 5-7 in the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln. 

O’CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Monday 8 Aug 2005] O’Connor, Bernard J., 87, of Oaklawn Ave., died Friday at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Irene C. (Wilbur) O'Connor. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Catherine (McMann) O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor was a former national sales manager for Uniroyal - Golf Division for 38 years. He later was a revenue agent for the State of Rhode Island Division of Taxation for 10 years. He was a WWII Army veteran and a member of the Irish Kings. He was an avid golfer and tennis enthusiast. He leaves a son, B. Kevin O'Connor and his wife Dianne (Leyden) of Cranston and a sister, Alice DaParda of Schenectady, NY and a granddaughter, Morgan Leyden O'Connor. He was the brother of the late John, James, Daniel and Frank O'Connor, Mary Dolan, Katherine Goldberg, Helen Wagner and Sister Kevin O'Connor. Visitation and Funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Church, Cranston St., Cranston. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations to Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, 50 Maude St., Providence, RI 02908, in his memory would be appreciated. 

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 1 Dec 2005] O'Connor, John J., 87, of West Hartford, CT, husband of the late Marion (DeMars) O'Connor, died November 29, 2005. Born in Providence, son of the late Daniel and Myra (Marr) O'Connor. He is survived by three children, Daniel J. O'Connor and wife Janet, of West Hartford; Br. Joseph J. O'Connor, OMV, of Milton, MA; and Sr. Mary E. O'Connor, TOR, of Toronto, OH; and two grandchildren, Michael G. and his wife Jennifer O'Connor, and Deborah E. O'Connor. Calling hours Friday 4-7 p.m. in Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen F H, West Hartford, CT. Funeral procession Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Brigid Church, West Hartford. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. In lieu of flowers, donations to Harborside Healthcare, c/o Liz Andersen, 1 Emily Way, West Hartford, CT 06107, specify 'Activity Van.'

O’CONNOR [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 3 April 2006] O’Connor -- Passed away April 2, 2006, Ronald F. O’Connor, husband of Theresa A. (Neto) O’Connor, of Rehoboth in his 68th year. Beloved father of Donald A. O’Connor, David A. O’Connor, Douglas P. O’Connor, Donna M. Perry and son of Dorothy V. (Leonard) O’Connor. Services to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 10 A.M. at the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport. Interment in Pleasant Street Cemetery, Raynham. Calling hours will be Tuesday 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, Massachusetts Affilliate, Inc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. [Potter Funeral Home On-line obituaries] Taunton – Ronald F. O’Connor, 67, of Rehoboth died Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Morton Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Theresa A. (Neto) O’Connor. Born in Taunton, son of Dorothy V. (Leonard) O’Connor of Taunton and the late Francis G. O’Connor he had lived in Dighton for 33 years prior to moving to Rehoboth 8 years ago. Mr. O’Connor was manager and co-owner of Bob’s Sport Shop of Westport. He was a member of the Jericho Christian Fellowship of Middleboro. Mr. O’Connor had been a reserve police officer for over 20 years for the Town of Dighton as well as an officer for the Copicut Range of Fall River. He had also served in the National Guard and was a member of the N.R.A. and G.O.A.L. – Massachusetts Chapter. Mr. O’Connor had served in the capacity of civil defense director and firearms instructor for the Town of Dighton. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by 3 sons: Donald A. O’Connor and David A. O’Connor both of North Dighton and Douglas P. O’Connor of Rhode Island; 1 daughter: Donna M. Perry of Vermont; 1 sister: Karen Poirier of Assonet; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. at Potter Funeral Home. Calling hours will be Tuesday 5-8 P.M. Interment in Pleasant Street Cemetery, Raynham. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, Massachusetts Affiliate, Inc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. 

O’CONNOR [Newport RI Daily News, On-Line Obituaries, April 2006] Middletown -Joseph Henry O´Connor, 80, of 50 Bay View Park, Middletown, RI, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at Newport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Marjorie (Kirchner) O´Connor to whom he was married for 54 years. Born in Providence, RI, on July 15, 1925, he was the son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Fanning) O´Connor. Mr. O'Connor graduated from St. Patrick's School in Providence. He had a long and varied career, beginning as a teenager in several mills in the Providence area. He then moved to Middletown to work in the family business Bay View Park. He later worked for Rayburg Landscaping, St. Michael's School and most recently at Shaw's Supermarket in Middletown. He is survived by a son Jack O'Connor and his wife Chyleene of Middletown, RI, and three daughters, Beth O'Connor of Newport, RI, Mary Ellen Watkins and her husband Edward of Warren, RI, and Pat Pritchard and her husband Tim of Arlington, TN. He was the beloved "Grumpy" of Meghan, Kelsey and Cate O'Connor, Dan and Josh Jones, and Jake, David and Christy Pritchard and Carrie White; as well as eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours Friday, April 28, 2006, from 4-7 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. His funeral and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842. 

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 20 May 2006] O'Connor, Arthur F., 76, of Wauregan Drive, Warwick, and formerly of Shaw Avenue, Cranston, died on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the husband of Juliana T. (Flaherty) O'Connor. Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor were married for 53 years. Born in Boston, a son of the late Martin F. and Anna (Scholl) O'Connor, he lived in Cranston before moving to Warwick 10 years ago. Mr. O'Connor was the president and owner of Shailer & Greene, Inc. Insurance in Warwick for 46 years before retiring 5 years ago. He served with the U.S. Navy Reserve for 10 years. He was a communicant of St. Paul Church in Cranston, and a member of St. Paul's Council Knights of Columbus. He was an avid gardener. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Mark F. O'Connor of Warwick and John Martin O'Connor of Braintree, MA; three daughters, Kathy Gentile and Jean T. O'Connor of Cranston, and Eileen A. O'Connor Po-Chedley of Narragansett; a brother, Joseph O'Connor of San Francisco, CA; two sisters, Margaret Daley of Elkridge, MD and Suzanne O'Connor of Topsham, ME; and three grandchildren, Liam Po-Chedley, Evan O'Connor, and Tara O'Connor. His funeral will be held on Monday, May 22, at 8 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Paul Church Memorial Fund. 

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Friday 18 Aug 2006] O'Connor, Mary J., of the Villa at St. Antoine passed away Tuesday at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. Born in Woonsocket, she was the loving daughter of the late Arthur J. and Elizabeth (Ryan) O'Connor. Miss O'Connor was a Graduate of Woonsocket High School, and Rhode Island College of Education. She received a Master's Degree in Library Science from Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. She was a former Sister of Mercy. Her vocation was education. Miss O'Connor taught at St. Mary School, Pawtucket, Mercymount Country Day School, Cumberland, Tyler School, Providence, St. Mary Academy - Bay View, East Providence, St. Francis Xavier Academy, Providence and St. Aloysius Home for Children. She was instrumental in the creation and development of the first library at Salve Regina University. She concluded her educational career at Tolman High School, Pawtucket where she served as head librarian. Miss O'Connor was an avid reader and world traveler. She leaves one brother Charles J. O'Connor and several nieces and many friends and students who's lives she enriched. She was the sister of the late Thomas D. O'Connor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 A.M. in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 190 North Main Street, Woonsocket. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery, Blackstone, MA. Calling hours are kindly omitted. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Villa at St. Antoine, 400 Mendon Road, North Smithfield, RI 02896-6999. Arrangements are under the direction of J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road Cumberland, RI. 

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 29 Oct 2006] O'Connor, Joseph D., 44, died October 15, 2006 at Memorial Hospital in Texas. Joseph was a former employee of Bostitch. He was a son of Thelma (Scott) O'Connor and the late Edward O'Connor, former husband of Joanne (Viner) O'Connor, father of Jared and Haley O'Connor and brother of Robert and Edward O'Connor. Graveside service Monday, at 2 PM at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, 6365 Post Road, North Kingstown. Relatives and friends are invited.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 11 Nov 2006] O'Connor, John E. Capt., USN (Ret.), 78, of River Heights Drive, Wakefield, died Thursday. He was the husband of Dorcas E. (Fraser) O'Connor. Born in New Haven, CT, he was a son of the late John and Hannah (Leahy) O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor was a 1952 graduate of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis and of the Submarine School in Groton, CT. He served on the USS Redfin, the polaris submarine USS Ethan Allen and commanded the USS Dogfish. He received a Masters in Economics at Old Dominion University in Virginia, attended the International War College, Washington, DC and served on the staff of the Naval War College, Newport, RI. In addition to his wife he leaves eight children; Dr. Siobhan M. O'Connor, of Atlanta, GA, Mara K. Cole of Scituate, RI, John F. O'Connor of North Smithfield, RI, Allyn M. O'Connor of Chicago, IL, Dr. Meghan M. Dierks and Kristan M. O'Connor both of Charlestown, MA, Justin P. O'Connor of Ft. Worth, TX, and Lauren E. O'Connor of Rockville, MD; five grandchildren, Emily and Aileen Cole, Kaley O'Connor, Henning Dierks and Shyam O'Connor, three brothers, Joseph O'Connor, Capt. USN (Ret.), Raymond and Harold O'Connor, and a sister Mary Mongillo. He was the brother of the late Robert O'Connor. The funeral will be at 9 AM Tuesday from the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in ST. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland Street, Narragansett. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale. Visiting hours are Monday 3-6 PM. Memorial donations may be made to: Home & Hospice, 143 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 or South County Hospital, 100 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879. 

O'CONNOR [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Friday 1 Dec 2006] Plainville - J. Thomas O'Connor, 76, of Wade Road, Plainville, formerly of Attleboro and Pawtucket, died unexpectedly upon arrival at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006. He was the devoted and dedicated husband of the late Dorothy M. (O'Neill) O'Connor, who died on June 8, 1997. Born in Central Falls, R.I. on April 15, 1930, he was a son of the late John T. and Mary Theresa (Stack) O'Connor. In his youth, he attended Sacred Heart School in Pawtucket, and later Attleboro public schools. Mr. O'Connor proudly served his nation by enlisting in the U.S. Army on Aug. 13, 1948, and served until his honorable discharge on Sept. 6, 1950 with the rank of Private First Class. The very next day, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from Sept. 7, 1950 until his honorable discharge on July 6, 1954 as a Gunner's Mate Third Class. He was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal, and served much of his tour of duty with the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Francis M. Robinson and was stationed in Newport, R.I. and Key West, Fla. In his youth, he was employed at the former New Public Market in Attleboro, and later worked for Evans Case Company and the former Foxboro Company prior to having worked for over 25 years at Boro Sand and Stone Corporation in North Attleboro, until his retirement as the general manager in 1992. He lived in Plainville for the past 50 years and was a communicant of St. Martha's Church, Plainville. Although he lived a "construction life," he cherished his late wife and loved and adored his daughters and, in later years, their families. His favorite pastimes all centered around the love for his family. As a sports enthusiast, he enjoyed the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots but treasured the times spent attending and watching his grandchildren's sporting events and activities. He was an ardent cribbage player. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus - Council No. 330 in North Attleboro. Mr. O'Connor was so very proud of his Irish heritage. He leaves his five loving daughters: Deborah Ann Langille and her husband Robert B. Langille of North Attleboro, Kathleen Marie Gould and her husband Richard Gould of North Attleboro, Patty Ann Dowling and her husband Steve Dowling of Wrentham, Colleen Marie Norton of Plainville and Sharon Marie Brown and her husband Raymond Brown of North Attleboro; 15 cherished grandchildren: Jennifer Silva, Thomas Langille, Chad Langille, Jeremy Gould, Joshua Gould, Stephanie Dowling, Scott Dowling, Patrick Dowling, Holly Norton, Danielle Norton, Jonathan Norton, Sean Norton, Cassandra Brown, Ryan Brown and Erin Brown; his caring sisters: Marilyn A. Wilber of North Attleboro and Maureen Warzycha of Cumberland, R.I.; a dear brother, Daniel E. O'Connor of Clearwater, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation with Veteran's Honors on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Following cemetery services, an invitation will be extended to join the family for continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. O'Connor's name may be made to the Madonna Manor Resident Activities Fund, 85 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760.

O’CONNOR [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Wednesday 2 May 2007] O’Connor - Robert James O’Connor, May 1, 2007, of Middleboro. Beloved husband of Janet L. (Lee) O’Connor. Beloved father of Samantha C. and Alicia M. O’Connor, both of Middleboro. Beloved grandfather of Riley Cananzey of Middleboro. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral service to be held from the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St. Middleboro, on Fri. May 4th, at 10:30am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church, 340 Centre St Middleboro, at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Thurs. from 2-4 & 7-9. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Middleboro.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 10 July 2007] O’Connor, Lawrence M., 79, of East Greenwich, died peacefully at home on July 4. He was the beloved husband of D. Marina (Nauragis) O'Connor for 30 years. Born in Rochester, NY and raised in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence M. O'Connor and Mary Frances (Campbell), and spent the last 53 years in Rhode Island. Mr. O'Connor attended St. Louis University and was an Army veteran of WWII. He was the district manager of Reynolds & Reynolds Company for 36 years before retiring in 1989. Besides his wife, he leaves 4 children, Susan DiBattista of Providence, Michael of Coventry, CT, Patrick of Voluntown, CT, John of West Warwick, 7 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A funeral with military honors will be held on Friday, July 13, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours are omitted. Instead, after the funeral, friends are invited to a celebration of Larry's life at Evelyn's Villa, Cowesett Road, West Warwick. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 3004, Warwick, RI 02886 and Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. 

O’CONNOR (FITZPATRICK) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Sunday 2 Sept 2007] Attleboro - Mary M. O'Connor, 90, formerly of Robinson Avenue, South Attleboro died Thursday, Aug. 30, at the Lifecare Center in Attleboro. She was the wife of the late Charles J. O'Connor. Mrs. O'Connor was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Martin and Mary J. (McMannus) Fitzpatrick. Mrs. O'Connor was a homemaker. She leaves two sons, Dennis A. O'Connor of Attleboro and David M. O'Connor of Pawtucket. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, as well as many friends at the Lifecare Center. The funeral and visitation will be held from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 9:30 a.m.. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa's Church, Baltic Street, South Attleboro at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Newell Burial Ground, Attleboro. Relatives and friends are invited.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 13 Oct 2007] O'Connor, Timothy D., 49 of Church Street Lincoln, passed away Wednesday at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of John F. and June L. (Martin) O'Connor. He resided in the Manville section of Lincoln for the past 13 years previously residing in Cumberland. He worked as a carpenter for various contracting and roofing companies for many years. He was a 1977 graduate of Cumberland High School. He loved animals, especially dogs and cats, and also loved the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. Beside his parents he leaves one sister Peggy Burbank of Cumberland and one brother Kevin M. O'Connor of Cranston. He was the brother of the late Patricia L. O'Connor and John F. O'Connor Jr. His funeral will be held Monday at 9 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in the Historic St. Joseph Church, Mendon Road, Cumberland. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Sunday 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cumberland Animal Shelter Volunteers, 44 Martin St., Cumberland, RI 02864. 

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 30 Oct 2007] O'Connor, Gerald J., 74, of Harrison Street, died unexpectedly at home on October 24, 2007. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Jeremiah and Lucille (Robillard) O'Connor. He was a lifelong resident of the city. he had been employed for more than 20 years at Merchants Overseas of Prov. before retiring 8 years ago. He is survived by a brother, Jeremiah A. O'Connor of Central Falls and a sister-in-law, Linda (Miner) O'Connor and his nephew, Eugene O'Connor, Jr. and Peter of Warwick. He was the brother of the late Eugene O'Connor, Sr. A Private Service was held and a Memorial Service will be held at a time and date to be announced.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Friday 30 Nov 2007] O'Connor, Maureen Therese, age 54, left this world November 17, 2007 into the loving embrace of Jesus Christ. Maureen attended Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital School of Nursing where she received her three year RN diploma in 1974. Later she attended the University of Toledo, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She then went on to attend Boston College where she was awarded a Masters of Science degree with a minor in Nursing. For the last fifteen years, Maureen has worked as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Women & Infants Hospital, Providence, RI. Maureen cared for the youngest and smallest among us in her work with premature infants during 15 years as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. Her dediciation to their care helped hundreds of fragile newborn infants survive their first tentative hours, weeks and months of life. Prior to her work with premature infants, Maureen worked as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Maureen loved to sing and joined choir early on as a high school student at Our Lady of the Elms High School in Akron, Ohio where she was a member of the class of 1971. Over the years, she enjoyed singing in choirs at the various Catholic churches she belonged to and looked forward each year to participating in the annual Christmas concerts. Cape Cod was a great source of enjoyment for Maureen She traveled there numerous times each year to spend time at the family cottage and catch up with what was happening in her brothers' and sisters' lives as well as in the lives of her one niece and many nephews. Her father Jerome, brother Patrick (Mary), brother Tim (Mary), sister Deborah Firtha (Joe), brother Kevin (Debbie), as well as her many relatives and friends, will miss her deeply until all can be reunited with her in Christ. Maureen was preceded in death by her mother Gloria O'Connor Dussault (Mundy) and older sister Katie. On Saturday, December 1st at 10 a.m., family and friends will honor Maureen with a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Margaret Catholic Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., Rumford, RI. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Special Care Nursery at Women & Infants Hospital. Donations should be specified for the 'Special Care Nursery' and sent to Women & Infants' Development Foundation, Women & Infants Hospital, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905.

O'CONNOR [Providence RI Journal, Friday 4 Jan 2008] O’Connor, Lawrence Michael Jr., Howland Road, East Greenwich, son of the late Giovanna (Jennie) Barbone & Lawrence Michael O'Connor, Sr. of Quincy, MA. Husband of Marie (Chellel) O'Connor; married for 40 years, devoted father of Lawrence Michael O'Connor III and his wife Kimberly, loving grandfather of Ryan Michael, Christopher Joseph and Michael Patrick. Born August 25, 1947 at Eglin Field, near Fort Walton Beach, FL. He grew up in Quincy, MA and was active in Boy Scout Troop 42 and a championship bowler in the Bay state Bowler's Association. He graduated from Quincy High School, class of 1965, member of the National Honor Society. Graduate as Assumption College, cum laude, class of 1969. Attended Suffolk Law School and was a national representative of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. He served for 12 years as the Executive Director of the Providence Community Action Program and 6 years as the Director of Social Programs & Community Facilities for the Mayor's office of Community development in the City of Providence. Other previous employers included the State of Massachusetts Executive Office of Communities and Development, the Job Training and Employment Corporation of New Bedford, the Urban League of Rhode Island, and the Citizens Urban Renewal Enterprises (CURE) Inc. He served on the Board of Directors of the West End Community Center, Women's Development Corporation, RI Legal Services Corporation and the Westminster Senior Citizens Center. He served on the executive committees of the RI and the New England Human Services Coalitions, as well as the RI and New England Community Action Associations, the Fund Allocation Committee of the United Way of Southeastern New England, and the Human Services Review for the RI Division of Statewide Planning. He volunteered for numerous boards & organizations, most notably: the Private Industry Council of the Job Training Partnership, the American Public Welfare Association, the Partnership for Training and Employment, the Providence Child Abuse Task Force, the RI Chapter of the American Cancer Society, the March of Dimes, the American Heart Association, the National Society of Fund Raising Executives, the Mount Hope Neighborhood Associates and the Summit Neighborhood Association. In lie of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917 Funeral Saturday at 8:30 am from the Wilbur Romano Funeral Home, 615 Main Street, Warren with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Holy Angels Church, Maple Ave, Barrington. Burial will be in Maria del Campo Cemetery, Barrington. Visitation today Friday 5-8pm. 

O'CONNORS (SMITH) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 11 Dec 2003] Newport - Mary Elizabeth O'Connors, 91, of 309 Spring St., an employee of the Newport Recreation Department for many years, working at King's Park and Easton's Beach, died Monday at the St. Clare Home. She was the wife of the late Anthony P. O'Connors. Born in Newport on Sept. 23, 1912, a daughter of the late John F. and Mary (Skelley) Smith, she was a lifelong Newport resident. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. Besides working for the city, Mrs. O'Connors also had worked for CNB Construction, for more than 10 years, before she retired. She and her husband were known around the city as avid walkers. Mrs. O'Connors was a founding member and parishioner of St. Augustin Church. She was a member of the Legion of Mary. She leaves two sons, Patrick F. O'Connors of Glocester and Anthony P. O'Connors of North Kingstown; three daughters, Mary Anne Coen, Eleanor R. Ferreira and Kathleen T. Hangsleben, all of Middletown; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late John F. and Michael D. O'Connors. The funeral will be tomorrow at 9 a.m. from the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Augustin Church, Carroll Avenue, at 10 a.m.. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown.

O’DAY (DOYLE) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 10 March 2008] O’Day, Jean F., of Princeton Avenue, Providence, died Friday March 7, 2008 in the Hopkins Manor, North Providence. Born in Newton Highlands, MA, a daughter of the late James R. and Evelyn P. (Shea) Doyle. She had been a resident of Providence and had previously lived in Smithfield. She had lived in RI for 57 years previously living in Worcester and Newton, MA. She had been a secretary for Dr. James Paras at the Anna McCabe Elementary School in Smithfield until 1980 and had worked as a secretary with Blue Cross in Providence. She had enjoyed being a mother and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She leaves two daughters, Ann Lynch of Glocester, Beth O'Day of Providence, three sons, Mark V. O'Day of Manhattan, NY, Capt. Kevin M. O'Day, USCG of Novato, CA, and Robert P. O'Day of Johnston, a twin sister, Jane Rooney of Newton, MA, two brothers, James Doyle of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Jack Doyle of Orlando, FL, a son-in-law Capt. Stephan Lynch, RISP, Aunt Mildred Shea of Auburn, MA, and her grandchildren, Mathew, Conor, Olivia, and Kelsey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. Visitation Tuesday 4-7 PM in the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Hopkins Manor Patient Activities Fund, 610 Smithfield Road, North Providence, RI 02904. 

O'DELL [Providence RI Journal, Friday 28 Feb 2003] North Kingstown - Charles E. O'Dell Jr., 78, of White Birch Court, a retired Navy chief petty officer, and retired police captain, died Wednesday at South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the husband of the late Doris M. (McCarthy) O'Dell. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Charles E. Sr. and Honora W. (Matthews) O'Dell, he had lived in North Kingstown since 1959. Mr. O'Dell had served in the Navy for 20 years, retiring as a chief petty officer in 1960. He became a police officer for the Town of North Kingstown in 1962, and a detective in 1965, and was one of the first two men to serve in that capacity within the department. In 1972, he was appointed a captain. He retired in 1983 after more than 20 years on the force. He was an active member of Fleet Reserve Association Branch 42, Davisville, and a charter member of the Commissioned Police Officers Association of Rhode Island, where he also served as president. He was also a charter member of Lodge 33, Fraternal Order of Police, where he had served as a president for more than four years. He leaves a son, retired Air Force Col. Edward C. O'Dell of Magnolia, Del.; three daughters, Kathleen M. White of Narragansett, and Patricia A. Johnson and Virginia E. Deragon, both of North Kingstown; and six grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Clarice Boardman. The funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 a.m. from Fagan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St. Burial with military honors will follow in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery.

O'DONAHUE (BOLSTER) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 30 Jan 2005] O'Donahue, Mary Catherine (Bolster), 87, of Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, died Friday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the wife of the late Thomas O'Donahue. Born in County Clare, Ireland, a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (McCormack) Bolster, she had lived in North Providence for 35 years, previously living in Providence. Mrs. O'Donahue was a Past President and Founder of Mineral Spring Garden Tenants Association. She was an avid hockey fan, especially the former Rhode Island Reds Hockey Team. She leaves her children, James M. O'Donahue of Johnston, Maura P. Brodeur of Warwick and Frances E. Marandola of Smithfield, a brother, Michael Bolster of County Clare, Ireland, 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Catherine C. Boudreault and Margaret A. Borek and sister of the late Patrick, Thomas and John Bolster. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 7:45 A.M. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 8:45 A.M. in Saint Pius V Church, Eaton Street, Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. 

O'DONNELL [Newport RI Mercury, Saturday 14 Oct 1882] Died… In this city, 9th inst., Frank, son of Thomas and Bridget O’Donnell, in the 4th year of his age.

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Sat 23 Feb 1946] O'DONNELL - Accidentally, in Norwood, Mass., Feb. 21, William, beloved husband of Mrs. Marjorie (Wilkinson) O'Donnell. Funeral from his late Home, 685 Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket, Monday, Feb. 25 at 8:30 a.m. Solemn high Mass of requiem at St. Teresa's Church at 9 o'clock. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Berkeley, R.I. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Sun 10 Sep 1967] O'Donnell, Margaret Cecelia. On September 9, 1967. Residence 27 Deacon Ave., Warwick. Funeral from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. Requiem High Mass in St. Rose of Lima Church, Main Avenue, Warwick at 9 o'clock.

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 26 Feb 2003] "Profiles / obituaries of The Station [nightclub] fire victims." Katherine M. O'Donnell, 26; a talented dancer, volunteer. A funeral will be held Saturday for Katherine M. "Katie" O'Donnell, 26, of 10 Evergreen Drive, Seekonk. Born in Providence, a daughter of John B. and Carol M. (Mullervy) O'Donnell, she had lived in East Providence before moving to Seekonk 14 years ago. Ms. O'Donnell was an administrative assistant for Riverside Pediatrics, where she began working part-time while in high school. A 1995 graduate of St. Mary Academy Bay View, East Providence, she attended Becker College, Worcester, Mass., and Green Mountain College, Poultney, Vt. At Bay View, she was a prize-winning competitive Irish Step dancer and a member of Amnesty International, the Duke of Edinburg Explorer Program, and the Bayview Players. She had also been an exchange student in the Irish Way Cultural Exchange Program during her junior-senior year. She played rugby while at Green Mountain College. She was a volunteer at Meeting Street School and at Camp Stone Tower for the mentally challenged. Besides her parents, she leaves a sister, Erin-Elizabeth O'Donnell of Seekonk; and five brothers, Christopher J. O'Donnell of Providence, Timothy S. O'Donnell of East Providence, Patrick G. and Casey M. O'Donnell, both of Seekonk, and John B. "Shawn" O'Donnell Jr. of New Britain, Conn. The funeral will begin at 8:30 a.m. from Perry-McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 9 March 2003] Woonsocket - Michael Dennis O'Donnell Sr., 49, of Chateau Claire, 16 Greene St., a self-employed painter and constructuon worker, died Tuesday at home. Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Charles H. and Delia C. (Harrington) O'Donnell, he was a lifelong resident of the city. Mr. O'Donnell had been employed at the former P.J. O'Donnell & Sons, and worked at the Coast to Coast Construction Co. and as a self-employed painter. He leaves a son, Michael D. O'Donnell Jr., and a brother, Charles H. O'Donnell III, both of Woonsocket; a sister, Judith Duich of Boca Raton, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from Kilcline Funeral Home, 304 North Main St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in St. Charles Church, North Main Street. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery, Blackstone, Mass.

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 22 June 2003] Providence - Joseph A. O'Donnell Jr., 79, of Health Avenue, a retired meter reader, died Friday in Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Frances G. (Kordalewski) O'Donnell. They had been married for 51 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph A. O'Donnell Sr. and Mary J. (Morris) O'Donnell, he was a lifelong resident of the Mount Pleasant section of Providence. Mr. O'Donnell was a meter reader at the Providence Water Supply Board for 30 years, retiring in 1987, and a member of the Laborer's International Union. A communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, he had been an usher and collector there for many years. He was a fan of the Chicago White Sox. He leaves four daughters, Susan M. Nolin of Cranston, Deborah A. Harrington of North Scituate, Mary Ellen Varney of Yorktown, Va., and Sharon L. Golding of Providence; a brother, Francis P. O'Donnell Sr. of Narragansett; a sister, Anne M. Galvin of East Providence; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 a.m. from Hoey-Arpin-Williams-King Funeral Home, 168 Academy Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in Blessed Sacrament Church, Academy Avenue. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 9 Sep 2003] Narragansett - William E. O'Donnell, 96, of Green Acres Drive, a supervisor, died yesterday at South County Hospital, Wakefield, South Kingstown. He was the husband of the late Marguerite (Miller) O'Donnell. Born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas and Ada (Coppage) O'Donnell, he had lived in Narragansett for many years. Mr. O'Donnell had been a supervisor for the former Blackstone Valley Gas and Electric Co. for 50 years before retiring. He was a communicant of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church. He leaves a daughter, Sheila Gerundo of Wethersfield, Conn.; two sisters, Irene Cranston of East Providence and Claire Bollette of Rangeley, Maine; five grandchildren, including Seth Bosack, with whom he made his home; and three great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Sharon O'Donnell Bosack. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 866 Point Judith Rd. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale, South Kingstown.

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 3 Sep 2003] North Kingstown - Michael T. O'Donnell, 40, of Fishing Cove Road, a welder with the ASK/Lighthouse Group at Quonset, died Sunday at home. He was the husband of Susan (Carpenter) O'Donnell of Newport. Born in Warwick, a son of Leo E. and Barbara (Patnaude) O'Donnell of North Kingstown, he was a graduate of North Kingstown High School, where he was a member of the soccer team. He was a member of the Merchant Marines and had served aboard the URI research vessel Endeavor from 1988 until 1992. He had also been a commercial fisherman and had worked on oil rigs. Besides his wife and parents, he leaves two sons, Michael O'Donnell and Brian O'Donnell, and a daughter, Stephanie O'Donnell, all of Newport; two brothers, Steven O'Donnell of Meriden, Conn. and Patrick O'Donnell of Cummings, Ga.; a sister, Kerin O'Donnell of Narragansett; and his maternal grandmother, Eileen Patnaude of West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St. Burial will be private.

O'DONNELL [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Saturday 11 Oct 2003] New Bedford -- Michael E. O'Donnell, 56, of New Bedford died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital, after a long courageous battle with a heart ailment. Born in Providence, the son of Anna (Otto) O'Donnell and the late Col. Charles F. O'Donnell, he relocated to New Bedford, where he made his home for the past 33 years. Mr. O'Donnell formerly was employed by Mars Stores in the data processing department for nine years. He was retired at the time of his death but was the owner of Grand Illusion Florist for more than 10 years. He attended Quincy College in Quincy, Ill., majoring in veterinary studies. During the 1960s he taught for the Marian Seminary in the Maryland and Washington, D.C., areas. He was the founder and past president for 10 years of the Miracle Providers, a nonprofit organization that raises money for children affected/infected by HIV. His organization provides toys and gifts for more than 1,500 children each year, working with local charitable organizations throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. For the past two years, he worked as a volunteer mentor to a local youth group in the New Bedford and Fall River areas sponsored by the state of Massachusetts. Survivors include his mother; five brothers, Charles, Peter, John, Stephen and Joseph; four sisters, Margaret Appel, Mary Herring, Kathleen Doses and Anne Tyrpak; his companion of 33 years, Leo J. Schick Jr.; 19 nephews and nieces; and 12 grandnephews and nieces. His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Church. Interment to follow. Arrangements are by the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St. 

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Satruday 28 Feb 2004] Coventry - Frederick O'Donnell, 85, of Town Farm Road, a retired lace weaver, died yesterday at home. He was the husband of the late Viola J. (D'Angelo) O'Donnell. Born in Newark, N.J., a son of the late Thomas A. and Catherine (O'Connor) O'Donnell, he had been a Coventry resident for most of his life, spending his winters in Bonita Springs, Fla. He had been a lace weaver at various local lace mills, including the former Beatty's Lace Mill, for more than 40 years until retiring. He had also worked for Electric Boat, and had been a tool maker at Stanley Bostitch, East Greenwich. He had been an auxiliary police officer for the Coventry Police Department. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, the Pine Tree Gun Club, Foster, and the Narragansett Bow Hunters Club. He was a Quonset Point scuba-diving trainer. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Coventry Post 9404, the American Legion in Bonita Springs, the Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge, and the Monsignor Blessing Council. He leaves three daughters, Gloria C. Laramee and Sandra J. Padula, both of Coventry, and Caroline O'Donnell in Yuma, Ariz.; a brother, Thomas O'Donnell of Coventry; and 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. He was the brother of the late Kathleen Corbin. The funeral will be held on Monday at 8 a.m. from the Robert A. Iannotti & Sons Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Route 117, Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in SS. John & Paul Church, South Main Street, Coventry. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 13 Mar 2004] Coventry - Thomas J. O'Donnell, 77, of Knotty Oak Road, a retired ship fitter and nuclear inspector, died Friday at home. He was the husband of the late Eleanor A. (Servidio) O'Donnell. Born in Hopkinton, a son of the late Thomas A. and Catherine (O'Connor) O'Donnell, he had lived in Coventry since 1949. He had been a ship fitter and nuclear inspector at Electric Boat for 30 years, retiring in 1989. He had previously been a lace weaver. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a member of the West Warwick Elks, the Toastmasters, and the South County Gun Club. He enjoyed traveling, reading and singing. He leaves two daughters, Elene Marcotte of Richmond and Eleanor O'Donnell of Coventry; three sons, Thomas O'Donnell, David O'Donnell and Gary O'Donnell, all of Coventry; and 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Frederick O'Donnell and Kathleen Corbin. The funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Friday 2 July 2004] Warren - David A. "Schmoe" O'Donnell, 54, of Napolean Street, a machine operator, died Wednesday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Monique (Acciardo) O'Donnell. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Harvey and Beatrice (Kazaka) O'Donnell. Mr. O'Donnell was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed shellfishing, the outdoors, and playing cards. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Christopher J. O'Donnell of Warren and David A. O'Donnell Jr. of Reading, Pa.; three stepdaughters, Kelly Simmons and Meredith Nutter, both of Warren, and Stacy Nutter in Florida; five brothers, Richard O'Donnell of Riverside, James O'Donnell of Bristol, and Gerald, Robert and Donald O'Donnell, all of Warren; two sisters, Jeanette Rodricks and Patricia Rattle, and his former wife, Judith O'Donnell, all of Warren; and 15 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Thomas, Harvey and Armand O'Donnell. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Jean Baptiste Church, Main Street.

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 25 Dec 2004] Providence - Myles E. O'Donnell, 91, of O'Neil Street, a retired delivery driver, died Wednesday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the husband of Mary (Potenza) O'Donnell of Providence. They had been married for 65 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late John and Mary (Haigh) O'Donnell, he was a lifelong resident of the city. Mr. O'Donnell had worked as a delivery driver for the former Outlet Co., Delivery Services Inc., and Retail Stores Delivery, retiring in 1974. During World War II, he drove for the Quonset Seabees. He was a founding member of Teamsters Local 251. He was a lifelong communicant of St. Edward Church. Mr. O'Donnell had been an altar server for many years after retiring. He was a member of the Legion of Mary, the Holy Name Society, and the Knights of Columbus Finnegan Council. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Edward F. O'Donnell of Providence and William J. O'Donnell of Chicago; a daughter, Elizabeth A. Collins of North Kingstown; two sisters, Anne M. O'Donnell of North Providence and Eleanor Leduc of Blackstone, Mass.; and two granddaughters and a great-grandson. He was the brother of the late Elizabeth Hall and Mary Anderson. The funeral will be held Monday at 10 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.  

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 27 Apr 2005] O'Donnell, John B., 88, of Parkside Drive, Warwick, died on Sunday, April 24, 2005, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was the husband of the late Helen (Burke) O'Donnell and the late Muriel (Heap) Walsh O'Donnell. Born in Providence, a son of the late John B. and Ann M. (Deignan) O'Donnell, he lived in Warwick since 1951. Mr. O'Donnell was an aircraft repair supervisor at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station in North Kingstown for 29 yearws until its closing in 1973. He was later employed by the State of Rhode Island in the Department of Human Services, and as a maintenance supervisor at Rhode Island College. Mr. O'Donnell attended LaSalle Academy in Providence, and received associate degrees from Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island. He was a former Boy Scout Leader, and a golfer with the S.R.S. Golf League. He is survived by two daughters: Patricia A. Ellison of New Bedford, and her husband, Raymond E.; and Kathleen O'Donnell in Mexico; two sons: John B. O'Donnell of Las Vegas; and Army Major William J. O'Donnell of Warwick, State Commander of the V.F.W., his fiancee Cynthia Mutter, and their children, Rudy, Emily, Erika, Ben and Rebecca; two step-sons: Henry Walsh in Arizona, his wife Stephanie, and their children, Brad and Sarah; and Timothy Walsh in Florida, his wife Susan, and their children, Geoffrey and Derek; and a sister: Anna Dorgan of Scituate. He was the brother of the late Mary MacNeil, Robert O'Donnell, Michael O'Donnell, Conrad O'Donnell and Virginia O'Donnell. His funeral will be held on Friday, April 29, 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 Thursday 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to 'Operation Uplink', c/o RI VFW, 83 Park St., Providence, RI 02903. 

O'DONNELL (LANGTON) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 29 July 2005] O'Donnell, Alice C. (Langton), 88, formerly of Harold Street, Providence, died Sunday, July 24, 2005, at the Scalabrini Villa, North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late John J. O'Donnell. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late John F. and Maria (McGill) Langton. Mrs. O'Donnell worked in the food services department of Brown University for twenty-five years, before retiring in 1981. She is survived by one son, Robert T. O'Donnell, of Warwick , two daughters, Patricia A. Cote, of Warwick, and Irene C. Dwyer, of Providence . She was the grandmother of six, Kevin M. Gomes, Michael P. Dwyer, Robert T. O'Donnell, Jr., Laurie A. Andreozzi, Kristen M. Soucie, and Sharon B. Riccio. She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. O'Donnell was the sister of Anna M. Langton, of North Kingstown , and the late John, James, Robert, and Joseph Langton, and Margaret R. Mitchell. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph 's Church, 92 Hope Street , Providence . Burial will be private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scalabrini Villa, 860 North Quidnessett Road , North Kingstown , RI 02852-1000 . Arrangements by the Nardolillo Funeral Home. 

O’DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 20 Nov 2005] O'Donnell, Robert E., Sr., 76, of Chopmist Hill Road, a foreman with the Grinnell Corp. for 32 years and for the city of Providence Water Supply for over 20 years, died Thursday at the Philip Hulitar Home and Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the husband of the late Genevieve M. 'Jeanne' (Norato) O'Donnell. Born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas and Mildred (Hoyt) O'Donnell he lived in Chepachet for over 50 years. Mr. O'Donnell spent much of his 76 years as an active horse enthusiast. He was the beloved father of Cpt. Robert E. O'Donnell, Jr. (Ret. Smithfield PD) of Glocester, Maureen DelFarno of Greenville, Beverly Desautel of North Smithfield, Jeanne Smith-Haroian of Warwick, Barbara Ventetuolo of Chepachet and Patricia Saracino of South Kingstown, brother of Thomas F. O'Donnell of North Providence and the late Mildred O'Connor and Ann Horne. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His 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 in St. Eugene Church, Putnam Pike, Chepachet at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Philip Hulitar Home and Hospice Inpatient Center, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 will be appreciated. 

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 13 Dec 2005] O'Donnell, Joseph H., Jr., 80 of Getchell St., North Smithfield died December 12, 2005 at home. He was the husband of Yolande (Cavedon) O'Donnell. A lifelong resident of North Smithfield, RI, he was the son of the late Joseph H., Sr. and Anna (McCarthy) O'Donnell, He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and received his college degree from Maine Maritime Academy. He served as a Merchant Marine Officer in WWII. At the time of his death, he was Chairman of the Board of Keough Kirby Associates, Inc., where he was a founding partner. Mr. O'Donnell served his community and the State of Rhode Island political, business and civic organizations for over 55 years. He was the State Director of Administration from 1963 to 1966 and was elected Lieutenant Governor for the State of RI in 1966. He continued his service to the community in various capacities, most recently, as Chairman of the North Smithfield Water Authority from 1993 to the present time. He was a trustee of Landmark Health Systems, a member of the 100 Club of RI and former President of the Board of Directors; and he held board positions for numerous business and Civic organizations. He could be heard weekly on WOON 1240 where he was a 'Coffee-An' panel member, well known for his political savvy, great sense of humor, and a recipe or two. He was a gourmet cook. He was selected for the Wall of Honor at the Maine Maritime Academy for outstanding lifetime achievement and also received the Admiral Joel R.P. Pringle Society Award from the Naval War College Foundation in Newport, RI. Besides his wife, he is survived by six children: Sharon O. Moylan of Providence, Jennifer M. O'Donnell of North Providence, Christopher J. O'Donnell of Pocasset, MA, Diane O. McCutcheon of Millville, MA, Ellen O. Forte of Providence and John C. O'Donnell of Brewster, MA. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was the brother of James and Thomas O'Donnell of North Smithfield and the late Lorenzo O'Donnell. His funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 So. Main St., Woonsocket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church, 128 Greene St., Woonsocket. Calling hours are Thursday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to Landmark Healthcare Foundation, 115 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket, RI 02895. Burial will be private. 

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 14 Dec 2005] O'Donnell, Francis E., 92, formerly of Academy Avenue, died Tuesday, December 13, 2005 in the Riverview Nursing Home, Coventry. He was born in Providence, a son of the late John E. and Louise (Williams) O'Donnell. Mr. O'Donnell worked for the former U.S. Rubber Co. where he worked for 30 years before retiring in 1967. He was a WWII Army Air Force Veteran. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was a brother of the late Austin O'Donnell, Anna Marra, Louise Quinn and Dorothy Finegan. His funeral will be held Friday at 9 AM from the J.F.Skeffington Chapel, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory The Great Church, Cowesett Rd., Warwick at 9:30 AM. Burial will be in the R.I. Veterans Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 3-5 PM.

O’DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Monday 19 Dec 2005] O'Donnell, Neil A. 'Bud', 72, of Vero Beach, Florida and East Greenwich, died December 17 after a long and brave battle with cancer. Bud was one of seven children born in Brooklyn, NY, to Anne E. (Wallace) and Neil A. O'Donnell. He was an entrepreneur, a racehorse owner, a fierce miniature golfer and an avid NY Giants fan. His generosity was boundless; his sense of humor unmatched. Survivors include his only living brother, Frank; Bud's children, Kathie, Sheila (Ed), Eileen (Chris), Nancy (Mike) and Neil (Kim); his grandchildren Ted, Hannah, Chip, Margaret, Helene, Emma and Olivia; and many nieces and nephews. Huge thanks to his dear friends and the staff at Greenwich Bay Manor, as well as his loyal employees in Mechanicsburg, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Fourth Avenue, East Greenwich. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations welcomed for St. Francis Breadline, 135 West 31st St., NY, NY 10001 or Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. 

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Friday 19 May 2006] O'Donnell, James M., Sr., of Pound Hill Road, No. Smithfield died Wednesday, May 17, 2006 in Landmark Medical Center. He was the husband of Eleanor (McMichael) O'Donnell whom he married on June 10, 1950. Born December 21, 1927 in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Anna E. (McCarthy) and Joseph H. O'Donnell Sr. He was a world renowned agricultural chemist and held multiple patents. He operated O'Donnell Fertilizer Company from 1965 to 2004 where he developed the process of controlled release nitrogen fertilizer. He was the founder of Homestead Gardens in North Smithfield in 1991 and a benefactor until 2005. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. He graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1945, Maine Maritime Academy in 1946 and Providence College in 1950. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Ann W. Cleary a son, James M. O'Donnell Jr., a brother, J. Thomas O'Donnell and four grandchildren, all of North Smithfield. He was the brother of the late Joseph H. and Lorenzo O'Donnell. His funeral will be held Monday at 9:00 a.m. from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 So. Main St., Woonsocket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Church St., Slatersville. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Landmark Medical Center Emergency Dept., 115 Cass Ave., Woonsocket, RI 02895 or to the Because He Lives Ministry, 298 Blackstone St., Woonsocket, RI 02895. 

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 18 July 2006] O'Donnell, William J. Jr., 58, of Providence, formerly of Cranston, RI, and Brighton, MA, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2006. Born in Brighton, MA, Bill was the loving son of J. Louise (Bailow) O'Donnell and the late William J. O'Donnell, Sr. Survived by Nancy G. of Cranston. Mother of William J. O'Donnell, III and his wife Melinda F. of Providence, and Jill N. O'Donnell of Boston, MA. Brother to Brian of Maine, Patrice Higgins, Richard, and Nancy of MA. Pre-deceased by brothers Robert and James of MA. He was also the cherished best friend of Paul Wayss and his wife Debbie of Warwick, and many other dedicated loving friends. Bill was a Vietnam Veteran of U.S.M.C. (1964-1968). Winner of the Silver Star, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, Presidential Unit Citation, also was awarded 3 Purple Hearts for wounds suffered in the Battle of Hue City Tet Offensive in 1968. Also awarded meritorious combat promotion for action in Battle of Hue City, and was the Plt. Sgt. of Alpha Company 1st BN 1st Marine Division. Also a past Commander of Post 2022 Brighton, MA, and was awarded a V.F.W. Medal by Vice President Agnew for being the 3rd youngest and first Vietnam Veteran Post Commander in the country. His career was spent as a Lt. Correctional Officer at the A.C.I. His funeral will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the Butterfield Chapel, 500 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday evening. 

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 29 July 2006] O'Donnell, David, 54, of Rhema Way, died July 26, 2006. Born in Warwick, he was the husband of Gayle (Halverson) O'Donnell, son of Thomas and Eleanor O'Donnell. Mr. O'Donnell was the owner and operator of David O'Donnell General Contracting business for 18 years. He was a member of the Word of Life Covenant Church. He was a veteran of Vietnam Era. Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter K. Scarlett Handley, siblings, Thomas O'Donnell, Gary O'Donnell, Elene Marcotte, Eleanor O'Donnell and a granddaughter. Funeral services will be held on Monday July 31, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from the Gorton Funeral Home, 721 Washington St., Coventry. Calling hours are Sunday from 5-8 p.m.

O’DONNELL [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 24 Oct 2006] Norton - Michael S. "OD" O'Donnell, 22, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006 in Taunton. Born in Providence on Aug. 24, 1984, he was a beloved son of Stephen M. O'Donnell of North Providence, R.I. and Lisa M. (Sharples) Miller and her husband David Miller of Norton. He was educated in Norton schools and was a 2002 graduate of Norton High School. Mr. O'Donnell was employed for the past three years at U.P.S. in Norwood where he worked in the shipping and receiving department. An avid NASCAR fan, he also enjoyed the outdoors and especially surfing. Michael displayed an extreme kindness for animals. When Mike was younger, he was a Marine Cadet which was affiliated with the Attleboro Lodge of Elks. "OD" had spent two years in Costa Rica with his family when they transferred to work there. He truly fell in love with Costa Rica and its way of life. He had lived in Norton for most of his life. In addition to his beloved parents, he is survived by his devoted sisters and brother: Jessica L. O'Donnell of Norton, Lauren J. Daley of San Francisco, Calif. and Daniel J. Miller of New York City, N.Y.; his loving grandparents: James and Barbara (Lapham) O'Donnell of Pawtucket, and John and Maureen (Freitas) Sharples of Cumberland, R.I. Also survived by his many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. His funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. from the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton, followed by a mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, South Worcester Street, Norton. Burial will follow in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing may remember Michael with a donation in his memory to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Attention: Contributions. One Intrepid Square West 46th St. and 12th Avenue, New York, New York 10036.

O’DONNELL (SKELLY) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 7 Dec 2006] Dartmouth -- Annie (Skelly) O'Donnell, 94, formerly of New Bedford, died Monday, December 4, 2006, at the home of her granddaughter where she had lived for the past three years. She was the wife of the late Eugene O'Donnell. Born in Pawtucket, RI, the daughter of the late William and Annie Skelly, she lived most of her life in New Bedford. She had worked at the Berkshire Hathaway years ago. She is survived by a daughter, Mabel Simmons; five grandchildren, Tanya and Damien Hughes, Steve and Jeff O'Donnell and Tara Simmons and several great grandchildren. Mrs. O'Donnell was the mother of the late Eugene O'Donnell and Elizabeth Hughes. Calling hours are Thursday from 6-8 PM in the Donaghy Funeral Home, 465 County Street, New Bedford. A graveside service will be held Friday at 10:00 AM in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Bedford. 

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 8 July 2007] O'Donnell, Edward J., 80, of Comstock Parkway, Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2007 after a long bout with cancer. He was the husband of Shirley (Brown) O'Donnell and had been married for 53 years. He was the son of the late Howard and Isabel (Reynolds) O'Donnell. Born in Providence, he graduated from LaSalle Academy, was a World War II veteran of the United States Coast Guard and entered Providence College in 1945. At the beginning of his junior year, his father died and he went into the family business, E. F. O'Donnell & Sons Company, Inc., of Providence, the commercial painting business started in 1900 by his grandfather. He was joined years later by his younger brother. He retired in 2001 after managing the firm for 52 years. He was a member of the Board of Incorporators of Citizens Savings Bank. He served as a trustee of the Pension and Annuity Fund of The International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 195 and on the board of directors of Rhode Island Blue Cross Blue Shield and the former HMO Rhode Island. He was a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Providence Rotary Club, a director of the Rotary Charity Fund and a Paul Harris Fellow. Mr. O'Donnell was a member of the Board of Governors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence and a member of its Finance Committee. He was a former director of the Frederick Tanner Foundation and a founding director of the Bishop Russell J. McVinney Foundation. He was a past president of the Providence Serra Club and a former trustee of St. Ann Church in Cranston. In 1989, he received the St. George Emblem for his 19 years of involvement with Catholic Boy Scouts of the Narragansett Council of Boy Scouts of America. He was a communicant of Holy Apostles Church in Cranston. He was a former member of the Pt. Judith Country Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons: Edward F. O'Donnell of Greenville; Robert E. O'Donnell of Cranston; Louis B. O'Donnell of Cranston; and, John T. O'Donnell of Harmony, and three grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters: Elizabeth Kane of Narragansett; Anne McCarthy of North Kingstown; Isabel Rao of Providence; and, Kathleen Dykstra of Richmond. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, July 10th, at 9:00 a.m. in Holy Apostles Church, 800 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston, followed by interment in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Johnston. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, 134 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI 02905 or the Bishop McVinney Foundation, 485 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908. Arrangements by Nardolillo Funeral Home. 

O'DONNELL [Fall River MA Herald News, Providence RI Journal, Saturday 21 July 2007; Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, July 2007] East Providence - John B. O’Donnell, 90, formerly of Kingsford Avenue, Riverside died peacefully on July 19, 2007 at the Sarah Brayton Nursing Center, Fall River surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Rita (McCaughey) O’Donnell. Born in Providence, a son of the late Charles A. and Mary L. (Ryan) O’Donnell, he lived in Riverside, RI for 52 years. Mr. O’Donnell worked for O’Donnell’s Men’s Wear, a family business founded by his father beginning in 1936 and retiring as President in 1971. He later worked for Donnelly’s Men’s Wear until 1990. John was a communicant of St. Brendan Church, Riverside and St. John of God Church, Somerset, MA. He was a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. He was a devoted Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots Fan. Mr. O’Donnell was a United States Army Corporal serving during World War II. He was devoted to his family and is survived by three daughters; Maureen Magoni Phalen of Somerset, MA with whom he lived, Nancy O’Donnell Whitehead of Portsmouth and E. Page Sherlock of Pawtucket, three sons; Charles A. O’Donnell of Riverside, William G. O’Donnell of Barrington and John O’Donnell, eight grandsons; Ryan Magoni, Brandon Magoni, Randy Whitehead, Kyle Whitehead, Charles O’Donnell, Peter O’Donnell, Bennett O’Donnell and Carlin O’Donnell and two great-grandchildren; Maisy and Brandon Magoni. He was a brother of the late Mary Crafford, Margaret Barry, Kathryn, E. Page, Charles, William and George O’Donnell. His funeral will be held on Monday, July 23, 2007 from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside, RI at 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours are Sunday, July 22, 2007, 2-5 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions, in John’s memory, to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA would be deeply appreciated. 

O'DONNELL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 1 Jan 2008] O’Donnell, Louis, J., 82 of Boston Neck Road, died December 11 at South County Hospital, after a battle with Cancer. He was the husband of the late Marie (Kelly) O'Donnell. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Louis J. and Blanche R. O'Donnell. Mr. O'Donnell was a World War II Veteran, serving with the U.S Army's 1259 Engineer Combat Battalion in the European Theater. Captain Lou, as he was affectionately called, was an exceptional visionary and a pioneer in the Party Boat and Charter fishing industry in Point Judith. He was a founding member and past president of the Rhode Island Party and Charter Boat Association. He was the owner of the Captain Pete and numerous other vessels, the pride and joy of his fleet was his 115 ft. Nautican. He took many a fisherman deep sea adventuring to Cox's Ledge and other prime ocean areas. All who sailed with Capt. Lou were assured of a fine catch and great memories. He also built and operated O'Donnell's Pier One Restaurant in Galilee. It operates today uner a new name and ownership. He will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity, but most of all for his love and friendship. He is survived by his loving friends. Committal services with Military honors will be held 1:30 PM Friday at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Arrangements by Avery-Storti Funeral Home.

O'DONOGHUE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 29 June 2005] O'Donoghue, John J., Sr., 'Jack', 85, of West Warwick Avenue, a retired Department of Defense Supervisor at Quonset Point passed away on Monday, June 27, at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of Lucille B. (Gagnon) O'Donoghue. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in March, 2005. Born in Nyack , NY , he was one of ten children and the son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth O'Donoghue of Killarney , Ireland and later of Nyack , NY . Before he entered the Navy in June 1942, he worked for Curtiss Wright in Patterson , NJ . In 1948, he was employed at Quonset Point, where he retired as a foreman in 1973 and later as a supervisor at Electric Boat until 1982. Besides his wife he leaves three sons, John Jr. and his wife Irene of Johnston, Brian and his wife Dr. Brenda Bourassa of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, James of West Warwick; a daughter, Maureen O'Donoghue-Kleeman and her husband Michael Kleeman of Sudbury, MA; three dearly loved grandchildren, Sean, Colin and Megan Kleeman; a brother, Paul A. O'Donoghue of Nyack, NY and many nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Henault-Gallogly Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist Church, Washington St., West Warwick at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Warwick. Visiting hours: Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Jack, may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, www.wish.org or the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. 

O'DOWD (BURDICK) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 13 April 2003] Warwick - Barbara J. O'Dowd, 60, of Eton Avenue, died yesterday at Evergreen Nursing Home, East Providence. She was the wife of Patrick J. O'Dowd. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Howard E. and Dorothy E. (Kelly) Burdick, she was a lifelong Warwick resident. She was a communicant of St. Benedict Church. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Raymond E. and Howard E. Nightingale, both of Warwick; four daughters, Donna M. Mator of Exeter, Dorothy E. Amado of Warwick, Barbara J. Nightingale in Cranston and Evelyn M. Decesare of Coventry; three brothers, Howard E. Burdick Jr. of Coventry, and Raymond W. and Arthur L. Burdick, both of Warwick; a sister, Patricia Lill of Warwick; and 18 grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Harry J. Burdick and Dorothy B. Burdick. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from Thomas and Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Benedict Church, Beach Avenue. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

O'DWYER [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 28 Sep 2004] O'Dwyer -- September 26, 2004 Arthur D. Husband of the late Winifred (Dewsnap) O'Dwyer, son of the late Edward and Eva Marie (Levesque) O'Dwyer, brother of Doris Sunderland, James P., and David O'Dwyer, also survived by several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9am in Saint John the Baptist Church, 945 Main Rd., Westport. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial with Military Honors to follow in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours Wednesday 7-9 in the Hathaway Home For Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River. [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Tuesday 28 Sep 2004] Westport -- Arthur David O'Dwyer, 84, of Main Road died at home Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. He was the widower of Winifred (Dewsnap) O'Dwyer. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Edward and Eva Marie (Levesque) O'Dwyer. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church for several years. He served in the Navy during World War II and received the Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon and the American Theater Ribbon. Mr. O'Dwyer was a shipper for Dover Stamping Co. in Fall River for many years before he retired. He was known by many in town as the Macrame Man. He devoted many hours to Westport Senior Citizens. Survivors include a sister, Doris Sunderland of Westport; two brothers, James P. O'Dwyer of North Dartmouth and David O'Dwyer of California; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Irene Leary. His Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Baptist Church with burial to follow with military honors in St. Patrick Cemetery, Fall River. Arrangements are by the Hathaway Home for Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River. 

O'FLAHERTY [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Tuesday 19 Dec 2006] O’Flaherty - In Attleboro, Dec. 15, 2006, age 46. Richard O’Flaherty, son of Barbara (Whittier) O’Flaherty and the late Robert O’Flaherty. Residence: Godfrey St. in Taunton. Father of Jeremy and Jonathan O’Flaherty both of Taunton. Step father of Mathew Eastman of Taunton and Colleen Eastman of Cape Cod. Brother of Diane Sylvia of Taunton, Joanne O’Flaherty of New Bedford, Robert O’Flaherty, Jr. of Colorado and Paul O’Flaherty of Taunton. A Graveside Service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in Taunton, Thursday, Dec. 21st at 9 am. Arrangements by the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, Taunton.

O'GORMAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 28 Sep 2006] O'Gorman, Alice L., 83, of Village at Elmhurst, died Thursday at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Louis and Gladys (Farrell) O'Gorman, she lived in Torrington, CT for 20 years where she was a school teacher, returning to Providence in 1977. She was a long time member of Pawtucket Country Club. She leaves two nieces, Donna Hostetler of North Kingstown, Diane Bardsley of West Greenwich; three nephews, Thomas and Marc O'Gorman both of Coventry and James O'Gorman of Pawtucket. She was the sister of the late Thomas and M. Gladys O'Gorman. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Monahan, Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sebastian Church, Cole Ave. at 10 a.m. Calling hours Sunday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 298 West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02906. 

O'GORMAN [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 7 Nov 2006] O’Gorman, Thomas E., 65, passed away Friday at home. He was the husband of the late Charlotte M. (Leneker) O'Gorman and fiancé of Priscilla G. Usher of Warwick. Born in Providence, a son of the late Patrick C. and Bridget A. (Connolly) O'Gorman. Mr. O'Gorman graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1959 and had also attended the University of R.I. He was a Production Manager for Checon for 19 years, also working at Industrial Laminated Metals for 20 years. Mr. O'Gorman served with the Army National Guard and worked for the former Driscol and Lane Delicatessen. He was active in the Mayflower Society and a member of the Pawtuxet Athletic Club. He leaves a daughter Maureen L. O'Gorman of Warwick, a brother John P. O'Gorman of Warwick, three sisters Mary H. Mulligan of Milton, MA, Kathleen B. Delaney of Providence and Loretta A. O'Gorman of Warwick. He was the father of the late Michael R. O'Gorman. Also several nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday at 9:00 A.M. from the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., at Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. at St. Paul Church of Edgewood, One St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. Calling Hours Wednesday 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Paul School, 1789 Broad St., Cranston, 02905. 

O'GORMAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 13 Jan 2008] O’Gorman, Joan died on November 26th, 2007. Born in Providence, RI, graduate of Brown University. Beloved daughter of the late John and Emma (nee Midgley) O'Gorman. She is survived by her cousins. The Burial will be on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 10:00 am at St. Francis Cemetery, Smithfield Ave., Providence, RI. Please meet at the Chapel. All family and friends are invited to attend. Donations in her name to: St. Francis Xavier Church, 30 West 16th St., NY, NY 10011.

O'GRADY [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 19 April 2003] Warwick - Peter F. O'Grady, 83, of South Fair Street, a retired postal supervisor, died Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Irene R. (Field) O'Grady. Born in Providence, a son of the late Michael J. and Mary (O'Reilly) O'Grady, he had lived in Warwick since 1945. He had been employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Providence for 32 years, retiring as a clerk supervisor in 1980. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the Howard Rogers Post, American Legion, in Pawtucket. He was a communicant of St. Peter Church, and a charter member of the Holy Name Society. He leaves a son, Peter F. O'Grady of Warwick, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late John P. O'Grady and James M. O'Grady. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Peter Church, 350 Fair St. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

O'GRADY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 26 Nov 2003] Patricia Anne O'Grady, 71, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and formerly of Providence, a retired teacher and writer, died Sunday at home. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James R. O'Grady and the late Elizabeth H. Carr, she had lived in Providence, and also in London, England, and Heidelberg, Germany, before moving to Salt Lake City in 1994. Miss O'Grady had taught at Dean Junior College. She later had been a researcher and writer at McCall's, and after that, at the Channing Investment Fund, both in New York City. Miss O'Grady was a member of the Society of Geneaologists, in London, and the Irish Genealogical Research Society. She leaves a sister, Mary Ellen Phelps of Park City, Utah; and many cousins. A vigil service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Neil O'Donnell & Sons Mortuary, Salt Lake City. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salt Lake City.  

O'GRADY (CAHILL) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 29 Dec 2003] Warwick - Mary E. O'Grady, 82, of Waldo Road, a Navy veteran of World War II, died Saturday at Kent County Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late John P. O'Grady. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James Leo Cahill and Anna E. (Hughes) Cahill, she had lived in Providence before moving to Warwick in 1958. Mrs. O'Grady was a communicant of St. Benedict Church, and a member of the St. Benedict Circle, Daughters of Isabella, and the Pontiac Peers. She leaves a son, John P. O'Grady of Warwick; and two daughters, Anne T. Sabastini of Cranston and Eileen O'Grady of Sterling, Va. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Benedict Church, 135 Beach Ave. Burial, with military honors, will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

O'GRADY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 6 July 2005] O'Grady Jr., James M., 62, of Rosemere Dr. , died July 3, 2005 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Janet M. ( Rogers ) O'Grady. He was born in Providence the son of the late James M. and Catherine (Fallon) O'Grady, Sr. He was a resident of East Providence since 1963. Mr. O'Grady, a champion of the unionized laborer, had a reputation as loyal coworker and fair negotiator. During his 17 year career as a route salesman for Pepsi Cola Co., he served several terms as local shop steward and was a trustee of Teamsters Local 64. He was a firefighter for the EPFD from 1963-1969. He served simultaneous terms as president of both the RI Firefighter's Association and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 850 where he fought for better working conditions and equitable compensation for firefighters statewide. Mr. O'Grady was also a member of several local fraternal organizations including the EP Lodge 2337 of the BPO Elks, the Loggia Lucia Sons of Italy, and the East Providence Council 1528 Knights of Columbus. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Michael J. O'Grady of Hampstead , NC , Kevin A. O'Grady of East Providence and Stephen T. O'Grady of Barrington . He is survived by five grandchildren. He was the eldest brother of Thomas O'Grady of Glastonbury , CT , Mary Rouleau of West Greenwich, Vincent O'Grady of North Kingstown and Stephen P. O'Grady of Warwick . The funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from the Rebello Funeral Home, 901 Broadway, East Providence . A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph 's Church, Hope Street , Providence . Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Providence . Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St , Pawtucket , RI 02860 .

O'HAIRE (HOYE) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 31 July 2004] North Providence - Elizabeth H. O'Haire, 85, of Capitol View Avenue, an accountant for the Apple Valley Cinema and Heritage Hills Nursing Home, both in Smithfield, died July 2 at home. She was the wife of the late John J. O'Haire. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Clement and Flora (Beckman) Hoye, she had been a North Providence resident since 1955. Mrs. O'Haire was a graduate of Classical High School, Providence, and attended the University of Rhode Island. She completed a three-year program of study at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House, Wakefield. She was a member of the Watch Hill Circle, the Pembroke Club, and Hamilton House. She was a foster parent, and a CYO moderator and instructor at St. Augustine Church, Providence. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was a communicant of St. Thomas Church, and a third-order Carmelite. She leaves three sons, J. Kevin O'Haire of East Sandwich, Mass., and Stephen D. and Alan J. O'Haire, both of North Providence; and seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was the sister of the late Clement Hoye and Jacqueline McKlay. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Thomas Church, Fruit Hill Avenue. Burial was private.

O'HALLORAN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 9 March 2003] Providence - F. Thomas O'Halloran, 79, of One Jackson Walkway, a retired Department of Motor Vehicles chief legal counsel, and a noted athlete in his youth, died yesterday at Epoch on Blackstone Boulevard. He was the husband of Nancy P. (Murphy) O'Halloran. Born in Springfield, Mass., a son of the late Frank T. and Dorothy M. (Keegan) O'Halloran, he had lived in Rumford before moving to Providence 18 years ago. Mr. O'Halloran had been the chief legal counsel for the Department of Motor Vehicles before retiring in January. He had also maintained a law practice in the City of Providence. He began his legal career in Washington, D.C., as a clerk to Chief Justice Robert E. Quinn, in the U.S. Court of Military Appeals. He later was city solicitor in East Providence, and a special council to the Department of Transportation. He had been a star pitcher for the Providence College baseball team, and played for the St. Louis Cardinals farm team before going to law school. Active in professional hockey, he was a co-owner of the former Rhode Island Reds. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, and served as a radio operator on B-24 bombers. He was a graduate of Providence College and Georgetown University Law School. He was a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Providence College and Georgetown University Alumni Associations, and Sons of Irish Kings. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, F. Thomas O'Halloran III of Bronxville, N.Y., and Vincent M. O'Halloran of Wilton, Conn.; two daughters, Martha B. McCorry of Tampa, Fla., and Susan M. Constable of Rumford; a brother, the Rev. William J. O'Halloran, SJ, of Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass.; and 10 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Pius Church, Eaton Street. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

O'HALLORAN (MURPHY) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 11 Dec 2004] East Providence - Nancy O'Halloran, 77, formerly of Wilson Avenue, Rumford, a kindergarten teacher in East Providence for 27 years before retiring in 1992, died yesterday at Epoch on Blackstone Boulevard. She was the wife of the late F. Thomas O'Halloran. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Vincent and Edna (Leary) Murphy, she had lived in Rumford for 43 years. Mrs. O'Halloran was a 1944 graduate of Elmhurst Academy and 1948 graduate of Manhattanville College. She also attended Katharine Gibbs School. She was a member of the Wannamoisett Country Club and enjoyed playing golf and bridge. Mrs. O'Halloran was a communicant of St. Margaret Church. She leaves two sons, F. Thomas O'Halloran III of Bronxville, N.Y., and Vincent O'Halloran of Wilton, Conn.; two daughters, Martha McCorry of Tampa, Fla., and Susan Constable of Rumford; a sister, Barbara Rogers of Rumford; and 10 grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Jean Gilbane. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. from Monahan Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Margaret Church, Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, North Attleboro.

O'HALLORAN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 17 Apr 2008] O’Halloran, Mary F., 63, of Barrington died peacefully on April 15th surrounded by family and friends at The Miriam Hospital, Providence. Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer and lived courageously with it for 24 years. She was an inspiration to all who knew. A daughter of the late Bertha and Francis O'Halloran, she graduated from St. Mary Academy Bay View and Emmanuel College, Boston. Mary taught in the Pawtucket Public School System for 37 years and was active in the Pawtucket Teachers' Alliance, becoming a long time member of the Executive Board. She influenced, loved and was loved by hundreds of children and their parents throughout her career. Mary was also active in Quota International of Pawtucket and on the Board of Directors of SER - Jobs for Progress, Inc. She was an avid sports fan - in particular the Boston Red Sox. Mary was the sister of Francis O'Halloran of Warren and was predeceased by her sister Ann Maureen O'Halloran and brother Michael O'Halloran. Visitation has been respectfully omitted at Mary's request. There will be a Celebration of her life on Friday, April 18th at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Washington Road, Barrington at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's memory may be made to: The Miriam Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box H, Providence, Rhode Island 02901-9979. 

O'HANLEY [Newport RI Daily News, Saturday 8 May 2004] O'Hanley - In Newport, RI, May 5, 2004, Ronald P. O'Hanley, beloved husband of Dorothy M. (Fagan) O'Hanley. Father of Ronald P.,  James F., Michael J. O'Hanley, Patricia M.  Hasselschwert, Margaret A. Puopolo. Residence Helena Court, Middletown, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations to VNA Hospice Center, 21 Chapel Street, Newport, RI 02840, in his memory would be deeply appreciated. [Providence RI Journal, Friday 7 May 2004] Middletown - Ronald P. O'Hanley, 75, of Helena Court, a retired purchasing manager, died Wednesday at Newport Hospital, Newport. He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Fagan) O'Hanley. Born in Medford, Mass., a son of the late Ronald and Dorothy (Nuss) O'Hanley, he had lived in Middletown for 14 years. Mr. O'Hanley had been the purchasing manager at Newport Hospital for several years before retiring. He had previously worked at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury, Conn., and in the brass and cosmetic-container industries. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Ronald P. O'Hanley of Boston, James F. O'Hanley of Newton, Mass., and Michael J. O'Hanley of Los Angeles; two daughters, Patricia M. Hasselschwert of Fair View Park, Ohio, and Margaret A. Puopolo of Wenham, Mass.; and 11 grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday at 8:45 a.m. from O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown.

O'HARA [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Monday 29 Dec 2003] New Bedford - John L. O'Hara, 85, of New Bedford died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at Blaire House after a brief illness. He was the widower of Ellen M. (Wahlman) O'Hara. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John P. and Eileen G. (Lacey) O'Hara, he lived in the city for most of his life. Mr. O'Hara was a civil engineer for the Army at Fort Rodman until his retirement. He was a graduate of Holy Family High School and was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church. He served in the Army during World War II and was a recipient of the American Theatre Campaign Ribbon, and the Good Conduct and the World War II Victory medals. He later was a staff sergeant in the National Guard and with the 483rd Reserve Unit at Fort Rodman. He was a member of the American Legion Post 166 in Fairhaven and the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick. Survivors include a son, Timothy D. O'Hara of East Providence, R.I.; two daughters, Sharon L. Titcomb of Marion and Nancy J. Surprenant of Seekonk; a sister, Eileen Norton of New Bedford; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Lawrence Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements are by Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St. 

O'HARA (JOHNSON) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 8 Jan 2004] Narragansett - Shirley E. O'Hara, 73, of Ocean Road, an accountant for Ocean State Resources in East Providence from 1986 until retiring in 2000, died Sunday at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. She was the wife of John E. O'Hara. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late William and Edith (Barnes) Johnson, she had been a resident of Seekonk and a summer resident of Narragansett since the 1960s until moving there permanently last year. Mrs. O'Hara had also worked for the former Outlet Co. in Providence from 1975 until 1986. She enjoyed quilting, dressmaking and embroidery. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and was a communicant of St. Peter-by-the-Sea Church. Besides her husband, she leaves six sons, Michael K. O'Hara of Canton, Mich., Wayne D. O'Hara of Beverly, Mass., Brian J. O'Hara of Jamestown, Brett W. O'Hara of Attleboro, Dale D. O'Hara of Narragansett, and Jason M. O'Hara of Seekonk; two brothers, William Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Ronald Johnson of Coventry; and 15 grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at St. Peter-by-the-Sea Church, 52 Central St. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Route 2, Exeter.

O'HARA [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 27 May 2004] Cranston - Catherine M. O'Hara, of 36 Eden Crest Drive, a retired telephone company supervisor, died yesterday in Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James B. and Mary C. (Gill) O'Hara, she had lived in Cranston for 25 years. Miss O'Hara had worked for the former New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. for 42 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1983. She leaves four brothers, James B. O'Hara of Providence, Daniel J. O'Hara of East Providence, the Rev. Francis W. O'Hara of St. Kevin Church, Warwick, and J. Thomas O'Hara of Cranston; and two sisters, Margaret M. Kilmartin of East Providence and Mary J. Scorobogaty of Narragansett. She was the sister of the late John A. O'Hara. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Ave., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Mark Church, Garden City. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery.  

O’HARA [Providence RI Journal, Monday 7 Nov 2005] O'Hara, James B., Jr., 82, formerly of Sprague Avenue, Riverside, died November 5, 2005. He was the husband of Eleanor C. (Collins) O'Hara. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James B. O'Hara, Sr. and Mary (Gill) O'Hara, he lived in Riverside for 40 years and Providence for 5 years. Mr. O'Hara was a duct inspector for the former New England Telephone Co. for 38 years, before retiring in 1983. James was a communicant of St. Brendan Church and a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America Association. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII where he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal. Besides his wife of 52 years, he is survived by two sons; James B. O'Hara, III of Riverside and John T. O'Hara of South Kingstown, two daughters; Patricia E. O'Hara of Providence and Maureen F. Allen of Riverside, three brothers; Daniel J. O'Hara of East Providence, Rev. Francis W. O'Hara of Cranston and J. Thomas O'Hara of Cranston, two sisters; Margaret M. Kilmartin of Rumford and Mary J. Scorobogaty of Narragansett and five grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Catherine and John A. O'Hara. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 9:45 A.M. from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside. Burial will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday 4-8 P.M. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in James's memory to St. Brendan Church, Building Fund, 60 Turner Avenue, Riverside would be deeply appreciated. 

O’HARA [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 13 Dec 2005] O'Hara, Madelyn (Daly), 69, of Metropolitan Rd., Providence, died Saturday at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. O'Hara. She was born in Providence and was a lifelong resident. She was a daughter of the late Robert J. and Agnes M. (Dempsey) Daly. She is survived by a son, Brian R. O'Hara and his wife Paula of Cranston; one daughter, Kate Heston and her husband Terrence of Cranston; one brother, Paul M. Daly and his wife Patricia of Cherry Hill, NJ; one sister, Ann Snell of Narragansett; two grandsons, Benjamin and Matthew Heston. She was the sister of the late Robert T. Daly. Her funeral will be Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence, RI. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Academy Avenue. Burial in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Blessed Sacrament School Endowment Fund, 239 Regent Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 in her memory will be appreciated. 

O’HARA [East Bay RI Newspapers, On-line Obituaries, July 2006] T. Anne O’Hara, 53, of Tucson, Az., died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 3, 2006. Born in Stamford, Conn., a daughter of Theodora (Oakes) O’Hara of Little Compton, Rhode Island and the late Charles E. O’Hara, she lived in New Canaan, Conn. during her youth and lived in Little Compton from 1976 until 1994, when she moved to Arizona. An equestrian, she was a riding instructor and horse trainer for Roseland Acres Equestrian Center in Tiverton for several years. She attended Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Conn., and Talland School of Equitation in Cirencester, England. Horses were her life’s work and joy. She was an associate member of the United Congregational Church in Little Compton where she was a former Sunday school teacher. In addition to her mother, she leaves two brothers, David Oakes O’Hara of Hamilton, Mass., and Charles E. O’Hara IV of Newport; a sister, Katherine P. Newman of Middletown; three aunts, five nieces, a nephew and several cousins. Her memorial service was held Saturday, June 17, at 11 a.m. in the United Congregational Church, The Commons, Little Compton. Burial was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of United Congregational Church, P.O. Box 506, Little Compton, RI 02837. Arrangements were by the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute, Fall River. 

O’HARA [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 20 Aug 2006] San Francisco, Calif. — Timothy Dennis O'Hara passed away one week after moving to San Francisco to be near his daughters and granddaughter; "a dream realized." A lover of history, on route to California, he finally saw Gettysburg and the Grand Canyon. Timothy is survived by his sisters, Nancy Suprenant and Sharon Titcomb, his daughters, Jessica Kate and Kimberly Shane O'Hara and his granddaughter, Venice Lara Poggi. Timothy devoted 35+ years to the practice of law in Rhode Island and Mass., having graduated with a JD from Suffolk University Law School. He earned his BS from University of Massachusettes. He served as a Probate Judge in Warren, RI from 1985-1986. He served as a Captain in the United States Air Force from 1966-1971 with an honorable discharge. He cherished his time as a Big Brother to RJ Reiner, son of Jane Mello of East Providence, RI. Those who knew Tim very well knew of his wit and humor, as well as his ability to quietly reflect. He was highly intelligent but not boastful about it. Tim was an avid golfer and skier and a fierce competitor especially on the racquetball court. He loved a good road trip to Maine, clams in white sauce and just about anything on the grille. He had a large music collection and was very proud of his collectable albums. He entered this world on January 27, 1945 in New Bedford, Mass, the son of Ellen and Jack O'Hara and left this world on August 14th, 2006. His family and friends are devastated at this sudden loss when he was so young but so loved. A memorial service will be held on September 9th at 10 AM at the St. Margaret's Church in Rumford, Rhode Island by his sisters, Nancy Suprenant and Sharon Titcomb. His children will be scattering his ashes in October over the San Francisco Bay. 

O'HARA [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 3 Sep 2006] O'Hara, Timothy D., formerly of East Providence, died August 14, 2006 in Oakland, California. He was born in Portland, Maine, a son of the late John L. and Ellen M. (Wahlman) O'Hara. Timothy devoted over thirty-five years to the practice of law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He leaves two daughters, Kimberly S. and Jessica K. O'Hara; two sisters, Sharon L. Titcomb and Nancy J. Surprenant and one granddaughter. He was also a big brother to R.J. Reiner. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at 10 AM in St. Margaret's Church, Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford. Contributions to Big Brothers of RI, 3300 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI, would be deeply appreciated. [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 8 Sep 2006] O'Hara: of San Francisco, formerly of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, Timothy Dennis. His memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Margaret's Church, Rumford, R.I. 

O'HARA [Providence RI Journal, Friday 6 Oct 2006] O'Hara, J. Thomas, Sr., 71, of Whitewood Drive, Cranston, died Thursday, October 5, 2006 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the husband of Patricia (Doherty) O'Hara. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James B. O'Hara and Mary (Gill) O'Hara. Mr. O'Hara was employed by the former Narragansett Electric Company for over forty years. He was a veteran serving in the US Navy. Mr. O'Hara resided in Cranston for the past forty-seven years. Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Cheryl Santos, J. Thomas O'Hara Jr., both of Cranston, Paul C. O'Hara and his wife Dana of New Hampshire, Brian F. O'Hara and Lynne Marciano, both of Cranston. He was the grandfather of five. Mr. O'Hara was the brother of Daniel O'Hara, Margaret Kilmartin, both of East Providence, Mary Scorobogaty of Narragansett and The Reverend Francis O'Hara of Cranston and the late James O'Hara, Catherine O'Hara and John O'Hara. Funeral from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, Garden Court, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday 5-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. 

O'HARE [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Thursday, 10 Aug 1911] O'Hare - In this city, 8th inst., Mrs. Mary O'Hare, widow of the late Patrick O'Hare. Funeral will take place from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Sullivan, No. 24 Varley street, tomorrow, Friday, at 8:45 o'clock a.m. A high mass of requiem will be sung for the repose of her soul at the Church of the Sacred Heart at 9:45. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. New Bedford papers please copy.

O'HARE [Fall River MA Herald News, Thursday 11 Mar 2004] O'Hare -- Atty. James H., of Fall River. Son of the late James H. O'Hare & Bella Keller. Companion of Cecilia Valcourt. Funeral Saturday March 13, 2004 at 10am in St. Peter's Church Dighton, MA. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4 - 7 pm in the Waring - Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place 178 Winter St. Fall River. Memorial contributions may be made to Forever Paws Animal Shelter 300 Lynwood St. P.O. Box 9698 Fall River, MA 02720. Burial in St. Mary's by the Bay Cemetery, Warren, RI.  

O'HARE (DYER) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 23 Jan 2006] O’Hare, Mary Dyer, 92, of Nevada Ave., Rumford, passed away January 21, 2006, at the Evergreen House Health Center in East Providence. She was the wife of the late James Henry O'Hare. Born in Providence daughter of the late John Mulvey Dyer and Mary Ann (Wirth) Dyer she lived in Pawtucket most of her life, moving to Rumford in 1973. Mary attended Bryant College and worked for Sayles Finishing in Lincoln as a secretary and in the accounts receivable department at Fram before she retired. Mary served as President of the St. Edward's Guild and as the first President of the Senior Citizens at St. Edward's Church in Pawtucket. She was the first President of St. Margaret's Leisure Group in Rumford and served as a member of the board of directors of the RI Catholic Woman's Club. She was also a member of St. Raymond's Senior Citizens in Providence. Mary enjoyed traveling with her late husband and with the clubs. She is survived by a son; John M. O'Hare of Rumford. A sister-in-law Beatrice Tobin of North Providence. A dear friend Mary Yates of Naples, Florida. Many cousins, nieces, nephews, and one great grand nephew. She was the sister of the late Catherine T. Dyer. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in St. Margaret's Church, Pawtucket Ave., Rumford at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Tuesday 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial gifts can be made to Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 in Mary's memory. 

O'HEARN (BOLGER) [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 24 Sep 2006] O’Hearn -"Betsey" Elizabeth (Bolger) age 60, of Swansea, Sept. 22, 2006. Wife of Shaun O'Hearn; Mother of Shaun O'Hearn & his wife Kristen & Mrs. Michael William (Kelly Elizabeth) Murphy; Grandmother of Shaun Douglas & Meghan Elizabeth O'Hearn & Seamus Michael Murphy; Aunt of Jordie and Rowan West and Ryan & Brigit O'Hearn. Her Requiem Eucharist will be held Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006 at 11 AM in Christ Episcopal Church, 57 Main St., Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-7 PM in the Waring- Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to City of Hope, 1500 East Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA 91010. Burial private. Arrangements are in the care of the Waring- Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcres, 189 Gardner's Neck Road, Swansea. [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 24 Sep 2006] O'Hearn, Elizabeth 'Betsey', (Bolger), age 60, of Swansea died Friday, September 22, 2006 in St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of Shaun O'Hearn, to whom she had been married for the past 40 years. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Charles J. and Elizabeth (Gray) Bolger, she had spent most of her life in Swansea. She and her husband also wintered in Juno Beach, Florida for many years. A graduate of Kents Hill High School in Maine, Class of 1965, she also attended Dean Junior College in Franklin, MA. Mrs. O'Hearn was actively involved in Bolger and O'Hearn Incorporated for many years. She was a longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church in Swansea and volunteered at the annual Harvest Festival. She was a member of Charlton Memorial Hospital Auxillary and an Incorporator at Bayview Assisted Living. Surviving in addition to her husband: 1 Son, Shaun O'Hearn and his wife Kristen of Swansea, MA, 1 Daughter, Kelly Elizabeth Murphy and her husband Michael William of Rehoboth, MA, 1 Granddaughter, Meghan Elizabeth O'Hearn of Swansea, MA, 2 Grandsons; Shaun Douglas O'Hearn of Swansea, MA, Seamus Michael Murphy of Rehoboth, MA. She was aunt of Jordie and Rowan West and Ryan and Brigit O'Hearn. Her Requiem Eucharist will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 11 AM in Christ Episcopal Church, Main Street, Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday from 4-7 PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Road, Swansea. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to City of Hope, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010. Burial private. 

O’HEARN [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 27 June 2007] O’Hearn, Joseph M. Jr., 82, of Tampa Avenue, a retired letter carrier, died Friday in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Gertrude R. (Salvagna) O'Hearn. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph M. O'Hearn Sr. and Alice L. (Court) O'Hearn. A veteran of The United States Marine Corps, he served during World War II and the Korean War, and was a life member of The Marine Corp Association. Mr. O'Hearn was also a seaman first class in The United States Navy Reserve. He had been employed with The United States Postal Service for twenty three years, retiring in 1987. Mr. O'Hearn was a member of Buttonwoods Senior Citizens, The D.A.V. and the National Association of Letter Carriers local #3166. He is survived by two daughters Denise L. O'Hearn of Charlestown and Paula M. Erickson of West Warwick and two sisters Muriel Manera of Cranston and Patricia I. O'Hearn of Warwick. He was the brother of the late Leonard T. O'Hearn and Marjorie MacDonald. His funeral will be held Friday at 12:00 p.m. in The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Rt. 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Relatives and friend are invited. Burial with full military honors will follow in The Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center1932 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889 or The American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated. 

O'HEARNE (TIERNEY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 17 October 1944] O'Hearne - In New Bedford, Mass., October 15, Ellen (Tierney), wife of William O'Hearne. Age 90 years. Funeral at her residence, 59 Roosevelt Street, New Bedford, Wednesday, at 8:15 a.m. High Mass of requiem at St. James Church, at 9. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

O'KANE [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries Dec 2007; Providence RI Journal, Monday 17 Dec 2007] Portsmouth - Leo Francis O'Kane, 84, of Redwood Road, Portsmouth, RI, died Friday, December 14, 2007 at home. He was the husband of the late Doris Evelyn (Dwyer) O'Kane. Born in Boston, MA, on September 3, 1923, he was the son of the late Mark Edward and Madeline (Gallagher) O'Kane. Mr. O'Kane had worked as an operations manager for Automatic Data Processing for over 20 years, retiring in 1996.He was a 20 year Veteran serving in the US Navy, during WWII and Korea. He was a Communicant of St. Barnabas Church. Mr. O'Kane was an avid Red Sox fan. He is survived by three sons, Mark Edward O'Kane of Riverside, RI, Daniel J. O'Kane of Portsmouth, RI and Patrick S. O'Kane of Portsmouth, RI and six grandchildren, Heather O'Kane, Liam O'Kane, Aidan O'Kane, Sean O'Kane, James O'Kane and Michelle O'Kane. He was also the brother of the late Avila Elsasser. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at 9 a.m. from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian burial, at 10 a.m. in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, December 18, 2007, from 4-7 p.m. in the Connors Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Red Sox Foundation, 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215.

O'KEEFE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 30 April 2003] North Kingstown - Edward T. O'Keefe, 78, of Fourth Street, North Kingstown, and formerly of Providence, a salesman and a Providence fire captain before retiring, died of leukemia on Saturday in St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, Calif. He was the husband of Elizabeth M. (Casey) O'Keefe; they had been married for 48 years. Born in Providence, the son of the late Edward P. and Catherine (Murphy) O'Keefe, he had lived in the city for many years before moving to North Kingstown. He had served as a firefighter for the City of Providence for 22 years, retiring as a captain, while also working part-time for John R. Casey Inc. of Cranston. After retiring from the Fire Department, he went to work full-time for the company, becoming a senior salesman, and continued to work there until he retired in 1998. A veteran of two wars, he had served in the Army Air Forces during World War II and the Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. O'Keefe was a communicant of St. Bernard Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, Edward O'Keefe of East Williston, N.Y., Kevin and Sean O'Keefe, both of Irvine, Calif., Christopher O'Keefe of West Chester, Pa., and Stephen O'Keefe of Manassas, Va.; three daughters, Maria O'Keefe of Irvine, Kathleen Kerin of East Greenwich and Marguerite Quinn of Middletown; a sister, Lillian O'Rourke of North Smithfield; and 22 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Cecelia Bessenaire. The funeral will be held on Friday at 8:45 a.m. from the Fagan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown, with a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Bernard Church, 415 Tower Hill Rd. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich.

O'KEEFE (DONOGHUE) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Providence RI Journal, Saturday 27 Nov 2004] Attleboro -- Agnes Marie O'Keefe, 94, of Birch Street, died unexpectedly at her home early Thanksgiving morning, November 25, 2004. She was the wife of the late Edward J. O'Keefe, who died on Oct. 22, 1993. Born in Worcester, June 19, 1910, she was a daughter of Irish immigrants, Michael and Mary (Murphy) Donoghue. She was raised in Worcester and was educated by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Worcester. She graduated from Ascension High School in 1929, the year of the depression. She was a member of the Notre Dame Alumnae and was a former president of the Our Lady of the Angels Parent-Teachers Organization. She resided in Worcester until moving to Attleboro with her late husband in 1978 to be closer to their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. Prior to her marriage she was employed as a receptionist for the former Barnard's Department Store and the former Denholm's Department Store, both in Worcester. Following her marriage, she remained a dedicated and devoted homemaker caring for her husband and daughter. Since moving to Attleboro, she was a communicant of Holy Ghost Church, where she had been a longtime member of the women's guild. She enjoyed embroidering, crocheting and reading. Mrs. O'Keefe was a faithful and dedicated viewer of Boston Catholic television. She leaves a daughter, Mary A. Hoag, kindergarten teacher for the city of Attleboro at the Willett School and with whom she resided; a son-in-law, Robert Hoag, president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Ghost Church, Attleboro, also with whom she resided; two grandchildren, Michael R. Hoag and his wife Anita (Angelo) Hoag of Louisville, Ky., and Dr. Erinn Marie Hoag Goldman, Ph.D. and her husband Brad Goldman of Atlanta, Ga.; three great-grandchildren: Andrew and Katharine Hoag, both of Louisville, Ky. and Justin Keefe Goldman of Atlanta, Ga., and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Mildred Ahearn, Patrick F. Donoghue, Frederick Donoghue and Catherine Fleming. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004 at 9:45 a.m. from the "Commonwealth Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Holy Ghost Church, 71 Linden Street, Attleboro, with the Rev. John Raposo, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Attleboro. Visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 from 4--7 p.m. in the "Commonwealth Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Following graveside services, an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of refreshment and fellowship. Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. O'Keefe may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Holy Ghost Church, 71 Linden Street, Attleboro, MA 02703. Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.  

O'KEEFE [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 30 Mar 2005] Gloucester -- Stephen Peter O'Keefe, 59, of Perkins Street, Gloucester, formerly of Attleboro, died on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at the Beverly Hospital in Beverly following a long illness. He was the husband of Susan (DeMarle) O'Keefe. Born in Attleboro, Mass., on Sept. 23, 1945, he was a son of Mary I. (McConville) of Attleboro, and the late George Oswald O'Keefe. He was raised and educated in Attleboro, where he was a 1963 graduate of Attleboro High School. He later attended schooling at Honeywell and following his discharge from the United States Air Force, he received a degree in political science from Boston University in 1972. Mr. O'Keefe was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the United States Air Force as a military police officer from Oct. 19, 1964--Aug. 26, 1968 and achieved the rank of sergeant. He later served in the Air Force Reserves. He resided in Ipswich, Mass., for many years prior to moving to Gloucester. Mr. O'Keefe was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church when living in the city. He was a political aficionado who enjoyed keeping current and debating relevant issues to the times. The times spent in Vietnam remained impressionable and led to Mr. O'Keefe dedicating much of his time advocating and benefiting fellow soldiers and various Veterans' causes throughout the greater Boston area. He was also an avid golfer and enjoyed photography. In addition to his wife and mother, he leaves a daughter, Shannon Redgate of Wellesley; three sons, Michael O'Keefe of Boston, Berkeley O'Keefe of Sudbury, and George O'Keefe of Ipswich; a granddaughter, Eleanor Redgate of Wellesley; three brothers, Dennis O'Keefe of Richfield, Ohio, Jonathan Smith of Attleboro, and Christopher Smith of Shrewsbury; three sisters, Mary Lee Chamberlain of La Conner, Wash., Judy Conway of Barrington, R.I., and Karen Cyr of Farmington, Maine; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Attorney P.B. Smith, Michael O'Keefe, and George O' Keefe. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial with military honors on Saturday, April 2, 2005, at 9 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, North Main Street, Attleboro, with the Rev. Monsignor Daniel F. Hoye, pastor, officiating. Private burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Attleboro. Following services, an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of refreshment and fellowship. Visitation has been respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Stephen's name may be made to the Foundation at Beverly Hospital, 55 Tozer Road, Beverly, MA 01915.  

O’KEEFE (HOOBEN) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line obituaries, Nov 2005] Newport - Mrs. Elizabeth Hazel (Hooben) O'Keefe, wife of the late John H. O'Keefe, of Taunton, MA, died Sunday, November 13, 2005 in the Heatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Newport, RI, following a brief illness. She was born 97 years ago in Taunton, MA, the daughter of the late James A. and Elizabeth (McKenna) Hooben. She was educated in Taunton, MA, having graduated from the former Immaculate Conception Grammar School and she had attended the former St. Mary's High School. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed at both the former General Bronze Co. and Standard Coil Co., in North Dighton. She was previously employed at Eureka Manufacturing in Taunton for several years. Mrs. O'Keefe had formerly been employed as a payroll clerk at Reed and Barton Silversmiths in Taunton for a number of years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, needlework, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church. She was the mother and mother-in-law of Jacqueline F. and Myron Handler of Taunton, MA, Donna E. and Dale L. Paquette of Portsmouth, RI; grandmother of Todd Paquette of Dallas, TX, Alayna Paquette and Lauren Paquette, both of Portsmouth, RI; great-grandmother of Sam Paquette and Lily Paquette, both of Dallas, TX; and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Martin A. Hooben and Bernard F. Hooben, both of Taunton. Funeral services will be held from the Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, Taunton, on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial in the Immaculate Conception Church at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Taunton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the Heatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Activities Fund, c/o 398 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 or to the Alzheimer's Association, One Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA 02139.

O’KEEFE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 27 Nov 2005] O'Keefe, Donald Thomas, 52, of Chaucer Drive, died Monday from complications related to multiple sclerosis from which he suffered for over 20 years. He was the beloved husband of Julie (Cooke) O'Keefe for 24 years. Born in Hartford, CT, he was a son of Frank and Edna (Girouard) O'Keefe of FL, formerly of North Kingstown. He was a graduate of North Kingstown High School and attended the University of Rhode Island. He was an avid golfer and was the former club champion of Quidnessett Country Club. Besides his wife and parents, he leaves his daughter, Courtney Anne O'Keefe at home; a brother, Francis O'Keefe in FL; a sister, Roxane O'Keefe, in FL; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Donald T. O'Keefe Memorial Fund, c/o Julie O'Keefe 127 Chaucer Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852, will be appreciated.

O'KEEFE [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 22 Feb 2007] Attleboro - Thomas E. O'Keefe Jr., 65, of Hope Garden, Park Street, Attleboro, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007 at home. He was the former husband of Elizabeth (Sardinha) O'Keefe of Wakefield, RI. Born in Attleboro on March 18, 1941, Mr. O'Keefe was a son of Ruth A. (Antaya) O'Keefe of Manchester, N.H. and formerly of Attleboro, and the late Thomas E. O'Keefe Sr., who died in 1960. Mr. O'Keefe was raised in Attleboro and was a graduate of Coyle High School in Taunton. He earned a bachelor's of arts in political science from Providence College and later earned a master's of arts in resource economics from the University of Rhode Island, and took continued doctorate studies. During the Vietnam War, Mr. O'Keefe graduated from the U.S. Naval Officer Candidate School at the U.S. Naval Base in Newport, R.I.,. and served as a lieutenant junior grade in the systems support activity of the Naval Command in Washington, D.C. A teacher and a resident of Attleboro most of his life, Mr. O'Keefe also enjoyed music and especially enjoyed playing the clarinet. In addition to his former wife, Elizabeth, and mother, Ruth, Mr. O'Keefe leaves behind a son, John Michael O'Keefe of Wakefield, R.I.; two daughters: Donna M. O'Keefe of Charlestown, R.I. and Michelle E. O'Keefe of Wakefield, R.I.; two brothers: Myles J. O'Keefe of Raymond, N.H. and James T. O'Keefe of Attleboro; two sisters: Donna J. Connare and Susan E. Snay, both of Manchester, N.H.; and four nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral service with military honors on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. Visitation is respectfully omitted. Burial will take place at a later time in St. John's Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro.

OLAYNACK (RYAN) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 8 Oct 2003] Newport - Florence W. (Ryan) Olaynack, 90, of Spring Street, formerly of Dartmouth Street, a retired employee of the former Woolworths in Newport, died Monday at St. Clare Home Newport. She was the wife of the late Joseph H. Olaynack. Born in Newport on Oct. 13, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Susan (Briody) Ryan. Mrs. Olaynack worked at the former Woolworths on Thames Street. She was active in both the St. Joseph and St. Catherine Academies Alumni and volunteered at their rummage sales for over 50 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Church and the Democratic Women's Club. She leaves a son, Joseph H. "Skip" Olaynak Jr. of Newport; a daughter, Susan "Patsy" Goddard of Middletown; three sisters, Rose Sullivan of Newport, Margaret MacKinnon of Portsmouth and Alice Losgar of Flushing, N.Y.; eight grandsons and five great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Matthew and Susan Ryan and Mary Quintana. The funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Joseph Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown.  

OLDRID (O’DONNELL) [Fall River MA Herald News, Monday 6 Mar 2006] Oldrid (O’Donnell) -- Helen E. passed unexpectedly on March 4, 2006. Wife of sixty-two years to Arthur Oldrid, daughter of the late William E. and Harriet E. (Smith) O’Donnell, mother of Kathy J. Oldrid and the late Donna Lee Dzialo, sister of the late Gladys L. O’Donnell, loving grandmother of Edward Dzialo, Jennifer Saunders, Stephanie Dzialo and Gregory Dzialo, loving great-grandmother of Matthew and Andrew Saunders. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10am from the Hathaway Home For Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., FALL RIVER with a funeral service to follow at 11am in Union United Methodist Church 600 Highland Ave., Fall River. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations in her memory to Union United Methodist Church c/o Memorial Fund 600 Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720 Calling hours Tuesday 3-7pm.

O’LEARY [Fall River MA Daily Herald, 13 Feb 1889] Mrs. Nellie O’Leary, beloved wife of Timothy O’Leary, aged 52 years. Funeral from Mr. O’Leary’s residence, No. 114 Locust street, tomorrow morning at 8:30 o’clock. Requiem high mass at the Church of the Sacred heart at 9 o’clock. Remains to be taken to North Easton on 11 o’clock train. Relatives and frineds are invited to attend.

O’LEARY [SULLIVAN) [Fall River MA Globe, 4 Mar 1895] O’Leary -- 2d inst., Johanna C., beloved wife of Dennis P. O’Leary, and beloved daughter of Cornelius B. and Hannah Sullivan aged 33 years, 11 months and 14 days. Funeral will take place from Mr. Sullivan’s residence, No. 108 Locust St., Tuesday, at 8:30 o’clock a.m. A high mass of requiem will be sung fro the repose of her soul at the Church of the Sacred Heart, at 9:30a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Brockton papers please copy.

O'LEARY [Fall River MA Herald, (Died 28 June 1902, age 79)] Dennis O'Leary, a well known and respected citizen, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Florence Sullivan, on Tremont street, Saturday evening. Deceased was one of the City's oldest residents, and his genial disposition made for him a wide circle of friends who will be sorry to hear of his death. Tomorrow morning his funeral will take place with a high mass of requiem for the repose of his soul at the Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock.

O’LEARY [Fall River MA Herald, 1 Jun 1908] O’Leary –- In this city, May 30, Mr. Timothy O’Leary, aged 77 years, 11 months. Funeral will take place from his late residence, No. 862 Locust street, tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8 o’clock a.m. A solemn high mass of requiem will be sung for the repose of his soul at the Church of the Sacred Heart at 9 o’clock a.m. Remains will be taken on the 10:57 o’clock a.m. trainfrom Fall River station to North Easton, Mass., for internment. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

O’LEARY [Fall River MA Herald, 13 Nov 1978] John O’Leary: Husband of former Eileen Bolger -- John O’Leary, 68, husband of Mrs. Eileen (Bolger) O’Leary of 200 Bank St., died unexpectedly Saturday. He was the son of the late Timothy O’Leary and the late Ida (Platt) O’Leary. Prior to his retirement six years ago, Mr. O’Leary was employed as a textile worker by the Alden Textile Manufacturing Co. in this city. Besides his widow, he leaves two sons, Timothy O’Leary of Connecticut and John Patrick O’Leary of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Catherine Thorpe of Sommers, Conn., Mrs. Eileen Faniglietti of Rocky Hill, Conn., and Mrs. Daniel (Mary Ellen) Pierce of Enfield, Conn.; three sisters, Mrs. Marion Baucher of California, Mrs. Carmine (Lena) Marletta of Garfield, N.J., and Mrs. Ida Plunkett of this city; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by the William T. Donnelly Funeral Home, 1173 South Main St.

O'LEARY (O'REILLY) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, 20 Feb 1999] Fairhaven -- Ellen (O'Reilly) O'Leary died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999, at the Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 83. She was the widow of Cyril J. O'Leary and daughter of the late Edward and Martha (Murray) O'Reilly. Mrs. O'Leary was born in Fox Harbour, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, and lived in the New Bedford area for the past 60 years. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. Survivors include two sons, Cyril E. O'Leary of Fairhaven, an attorney, and Edward O'Leary of Saratoga, N.Y.; two daughters, Jacqueline Feener and Catherine Powers, both of Fairhaven; a sister, Rose Dreaddy of Fairhaven; 15 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Her funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Church with burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Bedford. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. 

O'LEARY (ANDREWS) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 1 March 2003] Providence - Arlene C. O'Leary, 71, formerly of Bernon Street, died Wednesday, at the Laurel Health Care Center, Coventry. She was the wife of the late Frederick J. Leary. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Arthur S. and Catherine C. (Gray) Andrews. She leaves a son, Frederick E. O'Leary of Providence; a daughter, Jane M. O'Leary of Seekonk; a brother, Robert Andrews of Providence: two sisters, Rosiland Andrews of Providence and Catherine Petrarca of Warwick; and a grandchild and one great-grandchild. She was the sister of the late Marion Andrews and her twin brother Arthur Andrews. The funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Ave., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Edward Church, 997 Branch Ave. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

O'LEARY (CORCORAN) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 21 Jan 2004] Little Compton - Mary Jane O'Leary, 70, of Ocean Drive, a retired office manager, died Monday at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, in Pawtucket. She was the wife of James P. O'Leary. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John and Alice (Clark) Corcoran, she had resided in Little Compton for 27 years. She was a 1951 graduate of East Providence High School, and a member of the school's Reunion Committee. Mrs. O'Leary loved the ocean, animals, and flowers. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Kelly O'Leary Chaves of Exeter and Carol Albert of Portsmouth; a brother, Joseph Corcoran, and a sister, Claire Partridge, both of East Providence; and four grandchildren. She was a sister of the late Jack Corcoran. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, East of Commons, Little Compton.  

O'LEARY (BYRON) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 4 Sep 2004] Cranston - Mary E. O'Leary, 88, of Dunham Avenue, a retired teacher, died Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of Vincent C. O'Leary. They had been married for 50 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Devine) Byron, she was a lifelong Cranston resident. Mrs. O'Leary had been a teacher in the Providence School Department for 30 years, retiring from Althea Street School in 1979, and was a member of the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers. She was a graduate of the former St. Xavier Academy, Providence, and a member of its Alumni Association. She graduated from the former Rhode Island College of Education, Providence, in 1938, and was a member of the Rhode Island College Alumni Association. A lifelong communicant of St. Matthew Church, she was a Eucharistic minister, and a member of Opus Dei. She was a member of Hamilton House Senior Citizens. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, former Cranston Mayor John R. O'Leary of Cranston; three daughters, Elizabeth A. O'Leary of Providence, Mary L. O'Leary of Los Angeles and Frances Thuotte of Scituate; and four grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Joseph L. and Robert T. Byron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Matthew Church, Elmwood Avenue. Burial will be private.

O'LEARY [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 28 Dec 2006] Fairhaven -- Pearl Mary O'Leary, 88, of Acushnet, passed away peacefully at Alden Court Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 27, 2006. Born in New Bedford and a resident of Acushnet since 1952, she was the daughter of the late Timothy J. and Lillian (Boyer) O'Leary. Ms. O'Leary was a retired school teacher and taught for 45 years at the Jireh Swift School. She was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, whereas she was very active in her church affairs and was the recipient of the Marian Medal. She was also a former choir director and a member of the Ladies of St. Anne. Singing was her favorite pastime. Survivors include her sister, Frances Kennedy and her husband, William of Acushnet; several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Dennis, James and Timothy O'Leary. Her visitation will be this evening only 5-8 PM at Rock Funeral Home and her funeral Mass will be at St. Francis Xavier Church at 9:45 AM.

O'LEARY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 6 Mar 2007] O'Leary, Vincent C., Lt. Col. USAFR (Ret.), 89, of Dunham Ave., died Sunday at Hallworth House. Born in Lafayette, IN, a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Vonkia) O'Leary. He was the husband of the late Mary E. (Byron) O'Leary. He had lived in Cranston since 1989, after having lived in Providence for many years. Mr. O'Leary was a 1940 graduate of Indiana State University and received his Masters Degree in 1942. After graduating from the University of Chicago with a degree in Meteorology, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant and served in the Pacific Theater for 4 years. During the Korean Conflict he was recalled to the Air Force and sent to Libya to serve as a Radar Aircraft Controller. He retired the USAFR in 1977, with the rank of Lt. Colonel. After the war he went on to teach in the Cranston School System for 20 years at Bain Junior High before retiring in 1974. He was a past Commander of the American Legion Post #1 and a member of Cranston Council #1738, K of C. He was a volunteer for Common Cause, Meals on Wheels, and The Rhode Island Community Food Bank. He was a member of St. Matthew Church for over 53 years. He leaves a son, Former Cranston Mayor John R. O'Leary, three daughters; Elizabeth A. O'Leary of Cranston, Mary L. O'Leary of Los Angeles and Frances V. Thuotte of Scituate, a sister Cecelia Hubert of Michigan and was the beloved grandfather of Kaleen, Erin, Emily and Kyle. He was brother of the late George O'Leary and Marie Van Laere. Funeral Thursday at 8:30am from the Stapleton-Barry-Holdredge Funeral Home, 684 Park Ave., Cranston. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew Church, Cranston at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the R.I. Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave., Prov., RI 02907 or Meals on Wheels, 70 Bath St., Prov., RI 02908. His life will be celebrated with calling hours Wednesday 3-6. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery. 

O'LEARY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 18 Oct 2007] O'Leary, Robert L., age 80 passed away on Wednesday at the Bannister House in Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late Edward and Katherine (Brennan) O'Leary. Mr. O'Leary was a WWII Army Veteran. He was the brother of Edward O'Leary, Marion Stracaluzi both of Warwick, and Helen Bellotti of Cranston. Brother of the late James and Walter O'Leary . Private funeral services were with The Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Homes.

OLIVIER (McDONOUGH) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 31 July 2006] Olivier, Dorothy M. (McDonough), 86, of Kowalik Dr., West Warwick passed away Friday July 27, 2006 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late James Robert Olivier. She was born in Providence,RI the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret McDonough. Mrs. Olivier was a Registered CNA, and a devoted wife and mother for many years. She enjoyed crochet, knitting, ceramics and bowling. She is survived by her loving daughter, Joyce Olivier Capozzoli of North Conway, NH; her grandchildren, William L. Walsh, Michael C. Walsh and was the great grandmother of 4. She was the mother of the late Ann Olivier Walsh, and the sister of the late Thomas and Mildred McDonough. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, George Waterman Rd. Johnston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery Cranston. Visiting hours: Tuesday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701-4688. 

OLIVIER (DUNN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 26 Feb 2008] Olivier, Joan M. (Dunn), 74, of Brown Street and formerly of Pawtucket died Sunday at Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket. She was the wife of Joseph A. Olivier. Born in Pawtucket she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Dillon) Dunn. Mrs. Olivier was The Assistant Treasurer for the Former Telephone Credit Union now Coastway Credit Union retiring several years ago. Surviving besides her husband is one sister Ruth and her husband James Noonan of Oldwick, NJ two nieces and two nephews. The Funeral will be held Thursday at 9:00am from the Cheetham Mortuary Inc, 1012 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Cecelia Church, 750 Central Avenue at 10:30am. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday 4-7pm. 

OLIVO (FARRELL) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 11 Feb 2008] Olivo, Doris O. (Farrell), 87, a worker in the jewelry industry, died February 9, 2008. She was the wife of the late Pasquale Olivo. Born in Conn. the daughter of the late James and Nette Farrell. Devoted mother of Dolores Travers, Patricia Calise, Marion Falco, Joanne DeMedeiros, Kenneth Olivo and the late Marie Calise. Grandmother of 18, Great grandmother of 15. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. from the Pennine Funeral Home 28 Grove Street, Providence. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. 

 

OLLINGER (LAHEY) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Oct 2007] Newport - Florence (Lahey) Ollinger, 88, of St. Clare Home, Newport, RI, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at St. Clare Home, Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Solomon Ollinger. Born in New York City, NY, on April 25, 1919, she was the second youngest of a family of five brothers and seven sisters. One sister, Beatrice Luckhart of Suffern, NY, survives Florence. Her father was a contractor who emigrated from Ireland to Canada and eventually to the United States. A native of Pelham New York she graduated from Pelham Memorial High School in 1937. She went to the St. Vincent's Medical Center in 1940 and became an RN. Later she studied in Richmond, Virginia to become a Physical Therapist. She joined the US Navy and was commissioned in March of 1943. She had many assignments during 27 years of service in the Navy. After initial service in the New York City area, she was assigned to the Naval Air Station in New Orleans, then to Treasure Island in San Francisco, later San Diego, CA, Camp Lejeune, NC, St. Alban’s Naval Hospital in New York and Chelsea MA. In 1970, she retired with the rank of Lt. Commander; she was honored as a founding member of the Women's Military Memorial in Washington DC. After her retirement from the Navy, she served as an instructor in the School of Nursing at Salve Regina College in Newport, RI. She was a member of several veterans and historical societies including the American Legion and the English-Speaking Union. Florence enjoyed traveling and spent winters for many years on the southern coast of Spain. She studied French at the Sorbonne in Paris and enjoyed visiting France each spring. On one trip to Spain, she met Sol Ollinger, a widower with two adult children, who had been a traffic manager for the Bulova Watch Company. They married in 1977 at the chapel at Salve Regina College, where Florence had worked as an instructor, with Father Healey officiating. Following their wedding, Florence and Sol traveled extensively and lived in Spain and Portsmouth. After the passing of her husband she lived at the Aquidneck Place in Portsmouth. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2007, at 9 a.m. from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery in Portsmouth. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, October 6, from 8:30-9:30am in the funeral home.

OLNEY (HENNESSEY) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 1 Oct 2005] Olney, Eleanor (Hennessey), 73, of Cadoret Drive , died Thursday, September 29, 2005 at Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center , Wrentham. She was the wife of Richard Olney. Born in Providence , she was the daughter of the late James and Elinore (Egan) Hennessey. Mrs. Olney was a second grade school teacher at the Cumberland Hill School for 29 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of A.D.K., Rhode Island Chapter, life member of N.E.A and a longtime parishioner of Saint Joan of Arc Church . Besides her husband, she is survived by, a daughter, Susan Olney-Dubinsky and son-in-law Michael Dubinsky of Wrentham , MA ; a sister, Jean Cauchon, of St. Petersburg , Florida ; two grandchildren, Benjamin and Laura Dubinsky; 11 nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from the O'Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road (Rte 122), Cumberland with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in Saint Joan of Arc Church , 3357 Mendon Road , Cumberland . Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery , Cumberland . Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Lung Association of RI, 298 West Exchange St. , Providence , RI , 02903 specifying for 'Lung Cancer Research', or your favorite charity in memory of Mrs. Olney, would be appreciated. 

O'LOUGHLIN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 7 Apr 2005] O'Loughlin, John B. 'Jack', 72, of Newmarket, NH, formerly of Providence, RI died Wednesday in the Sunbridge Care Center, Exeter, NH. He is retired from Law Enforcement and was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a son of the late John J. and Isabel V. (Smith) O'Loughlin. Mr. O'Loughlin was the companion Gail H. Barta of Newmarket, NH and also leaves 5 children: Brian, Kerry, Thomas, Patrick O'Loughlin and Kathy Johnson and 6 grandchildren. He also leaves a brother, Raymond J. O'Loughlin, of Coventry, RI and was the nephew of Sr. Gertrude Mary Smith, RSM of Bristol, RI. His funeral will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Hoey-Arpin-Williams-King Funeral Home, 168 Academy Avenue, Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial in the Our Lady Chapel of Holy Name Church, 99 Camp Street, Providence at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours will be Thursday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Holy Name Church would be deeply appreciated.

O'LOUGHLIN [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 28 Apr 2005] O'Loughlin, Josephine R., 82, passed away on Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Manor in Bristol. Born in Providence on October 1, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (McCabe) O'Loughlin. Miss O'Loughlin had lived in Providence for many years, and had also lived in Swansea, MA. Before her retirment in 1982 she was employed by the former New England Telephone Co. in Providence and Boston MA, as manager in the account office for over 42 years. She was a communicant of St. Mary Of The Bay Church, a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She enjoyed World traveling and was an avid reader and enjoyed walking. Miss O'Loughlin is survived by three nieces and five nephews. She was the sister of the late Elizabeth Whalen, Louise McCarthy and Thomas O'Loughlin. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 7:45 a.m. from the Wilbur-Romano Funeral Home, 615 Main St. Warren, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Of The Bay Church, Main St. at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary Of The Bay Cemetery, Warren. Calling Hours are one Hour prior to the Mass starting at 8 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Elizabeth Manor, 1 Dawn Hill Rd., Bristol, RI 02809 in her memory would be deeply appreciated.  

O’LOUGHLIN [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries August 2005] Newport - Daniel M. "Danny" O'Loughlin, 51, of 118 Rogers Lane , Middletown , died Thursday, August 11, 2005 at the Newport Hospital . He was the husband of Jackie O'Loughlin. Danny was born in Newport on February 20, 1954. He was a son of the late Harold F. and Louise M. Roberts O'Loughlin. Danny was a municipal employee for the City of Newport for seventeen years working in the Water Department. Prior to that he worked as a mover for Andrews Express Moving Company and Safeway Systems Company. He also worked for a period of time as a bartender at the Colonial Tavern. He attended local Newport Grammar Schools and Rogers High School . He loved to play darts and horseshoes. He was Elvis Presley's biggest fan. Besides his wife Jackie he leaves four daughters Denise L. Fox, June R. Fox, Jennifer A. O'Loughlin, Danna L. O'Loughlin, all of Newport . Six grandchildren, Jalen, Kayla Courtney, Madison, Tyrese and Trey; two brothers Robert H. O'Loughlin of Warren and William F. O'Loughlin of Portsmouth , and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his faithful dog Jade. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, August 14, 2005, from 3-6 p.m. in the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, followed by a Prayer Service in the funeral home at 6 p.m. Burial will be private. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Jesus Savior Church , 1 Vernon Avenue , Newport , RI 02840.

O'LOUGHLIN [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 9 Dec 2007] O'Loughlin, Kevin J., 47, of Cecile Avenue died Friday at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Karen D. (Gallucci) O'Loughlin. Born in Warwick, a son of Raymond J. and Jean R. (Kimball) O'Loughlin of Coventry, he had lived in Coventry all of his life. He was a 1978 graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick. For twenty years Kevin was the owner of Sweet Creations in Wayland Square, Providence and for the past ten years he has worked as a Sous Chef at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Ledyard, CT. For many years he worked part-time as a chef at AJ's Restaurant in West Warwick. Kevin was very proud of his sons, Kevin J. O'Loughlin Jr. and Michael F. Manna, and always enjoyed watching them play sports. His desire to be a part their activities lead him to be a volunteer for Coventry Little League and for Coventry Rams Football. Besides his wife, parents and sons, he is survived by his sister Deborah J. Yost and her husband Robert F. of Coventry, his brother Michael R. O'Loughlin and his wife Gail M. of Coventry and his brother-in-law Frank R. Gallucci and his wife Paula of Cranston. He was a beloved Uncle to his nieces and nephews and the son-in-law of the late Frank R. and Vilma (Mancuso) Gallucci. Friends may call at the Carpenter -Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick on Monday from 4-8 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at SS. John & Paul Church, South Main St., Coventry on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. In Kevin's memory donations made to the O'Loughlin-Manna Education Fund, c/o Centreville Bank, 777 Tiogue Ave., Coventry, RI 02816 would be appreciated. 

O'MALLEY (SULLIVAN) [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 19 June 1957] DIED - O'Malley - In Cranston, R.I., June 18, Annie T., widow of Michael O'Malley and daughter of the late Jeremiah and Catherine (O'Neil) Sullican. Residence Two Mile Corner, Middletown, R.I. Funeral from the John J. Coughlin's Funeral Home, 308 Locust Street at June. Arrangements are incomplete. OBITUARY - Mrs. Annie T. O'Malley, 80, of Two-Mile Corner, Middletown, R.I., widow of Michael O'Malley, died last night in Cranston, R.I. Born in Ireland, she lived in Fall River during her childhood, moving to Middletown in 1930. She was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and the late Catherine (O'Neil) Sullivan. She leaves several nieces and nephews. The funeral will take place from John J. Coughlin's Funeral Home, 308 Locust Street. Arrangements are incomplete.

O'MALLEY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 16 Feb 2003] Bartholomew P. "Bert" O'Malley, 77, of Jaffrey, N.H., formerly of Gallup Street, Providence, a retired machinist, died Wednesday at Manchester County Hospital, Peterborough, N.H. He was the husband of the late Mary A. (Galipeau) O'Malley. Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Matthew and Maryann (Wilcox) O'Malley, he had lived in Providence before moving to Jaffrey 13 years ago. Mr. O'Malley had been employed as a machinist at Lessona Corp. for 40 years, retiring in 1987. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in Europe, Africa and the Pacific, and was the recipient of many medals and citations. He was a member of the International Association of Aerospace Workers Local 41605, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4103, Warwick, and Jaffrey Post 5613, in New Hampshire. Mr. O'Malley was a former communicant of St. Michael Church. He leaves a daughter, Mary Fraser of Derry, N.H., and three grandchildren. He was the brother of the late John, Matthew, Thomas, Michael and Kathleen O'Malley. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., Cranston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Michael Church, Oxford Street, Providence. Burial with military honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

O'MALLEY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 12 March 2003] Sheila O'Malley, 54, of Chevy Chase Drive, Chevy Chase, Md., and formerly of Gates Street, Pawtucket, a retired executive secretary, died Sunday at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, Md. Born in Providence, a daughter of Sheila V. (Robinson) O'Malley of Pawtucket and the late Charles P. O'Malley, she had lived in Pawtucket until moving to Maryland 20 years ago. A 1970 graduate of URI, with a bachelor's degree in sociology, she was a member of the university's alumni association. She received a master's degree in criminology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972. Ms. O'Malley had been an executive secretary for the National Institutes of Health, in Maryland, for several years before she retired two years ago because of illness. Besides her mother, she leaves three brothers, Charles O'Malley of Cranston, Michael O'Malley of South Windsor, Conn., and James O'Malley of Kensington, Md.; a sister, Helen O'Malley of Jamestown; two nephews; and a niece. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 4 p.m. at the Cheetham Mortuary, 1012 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Burial will be private.

O'MALLEY [Newport RI Daily News, Friday 9 Apr 2004] O'Malley - In Newport, RI, on April 7, 2004, John J. O´Malley, husband of Maria C. (Lalli) O'Malley. Residence 1084 Green End Avenue, Middletown, RI, formerly of Dorchester, MA. Donations in his memory may be made to Benedictines of Jesus Crucified Monastary of the Glorious Cross, 61 Burban Drive, Brandford, CT 06405-4007. [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 10 Apr 2004] Middletown - John J. O'malley, 80, of 1084 Green End Ave. and formerly of Dorchester, Mass., formerly a longtime executive at The Boston Herald, died Wednesday at Newport Hospital, Newport. He was the husband of Maria C. (Lalli) O'Malley. They had been married for 32 years. Born in Boston on Jan. 26, 1924, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Margaret M. (Turner) O'Malley. He had been a sales executive for The Boston Herald Traveler, The Boston Herald American and The Boston Herald for 41 years, retiring in 1987. After his retirement, he worked for Viking Tours of Newport as a limousine driver. Mr. O'Malley was a former member of the Knights of Columbus in the Boston area, and an assistant state director and state media consultant of the AARP. He was a former chairman and secretary of the Middletown Senior Center, and a member of the Middletown Charter Commission and the Edward King House Senior Center. Mr. O'Malley served in the Army Air Forces during World War II in Europe. He was a graduate of Mission Hill High School, and attended Burdett Business School and Boston University. He was a communicant of St. Mary Church, Newport, where he was also an usher and Eucharistic minister. He was a lector at Salve Regina College, and a Eucharistic minister at Heatherwood Nursing Home and Newport Hospital. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, John M. O'Malley of Braintree, Mass.; two daughters, Nancy Callery of Long Island, N.Y., and Kathleen O'Malley-Taylor of Quincy, Mass.; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Hambly Funeral Home Brick House, 30 Red Cross Ave., Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown.  

O’MALLEY (RONDINA) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 18 Apr 2006] O'Malley, Catherine E. (Rondina), age 94, passed away on Sunday at South County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. O'Malley. Born on February 8, 1912 She was the daughter of the late Francis and Anastasia (O'Leary) Rondina. Before her retirment Mrs. O'Malley was employed by the former Uniroyal Co in Providence as an Inspector for over 30 yrs. She is survived by two sons, William O'Malley of Wakefield, and Martin O'Malley of North Kingstown. She was the grandmother of five and great grandmother of four. A service will be held on WEDNESDAY at 12:30 in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence, Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston calling hours Wednesday 1 hour prior to the service starting at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to The South County Senior Center, 165 Broad Rock Road, Wakefield RI, 02879 in Catherine's memory would be deeply appreciated. 

O'MALLEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 21 Nov 2006] O'Malley, Glyn W., died in New York City, unexpectedly at St. Vincent's Hospital after suffering a heart attack on November 14th. Mr. O'Malley recently turned 55 years old. He was born in Providence, RI, the second son of Meredith (Cooke) O'Malley and the late Honorable Michael V. O'Malley. He lived his younger years in Central Falls, RI, graduated from Holy Trinity School, St. Raphael Academy and the North Carolina School for the Arts. For the last 30 years he resided in New York, California and Europe. Mr. O'Malley was a writer, a producer and a director. His last two plays to appear 'off Broadway' were 'Paradise' and 'A Heartbeat to Baghdad'. His latest play, 'Goodnight Mr. Jefferson' is presently being optioned for future production. He spent ten years as the American producer for the English Speaking Theater of Vienna in Austria. He was currently teaching drama at Fordham University and Lehman College in New York City. Besides his mother, he leaves three brothers, Dennis M. O'Malley of Richmond, RI, David T. O'Malley of Pawtucket, RI and Thomas P. O'Malley of Woonsocket, RI and a sister, Gail E. Brady of North Attleboro, MA. He also leaves four nephews, Philip Brady, Way, Evan and Aidan O'Malley and a niece, Sheila Brady. A private Funeral Prayer Service, will be held in the Charles Coelho Funeral Home, Central Falls and burial will follow in his family lot in Cook's Cemetery, Cumberland, RI. 

O'MALLEY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 15 Feb 2007] O'Malley, Michael, 52, beloved husband of Paulette (Beauregard) O'Malley of South Windsor, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2007 at Hartford Hospital after a courageous battle with Cancer. Born in Pawtucket RI on June 19, 1954, son of Sheila (Robinson) O'Malley and the late Charles O'Malley. He received a bachelor's degree in 1976 from the University of Rhode Island and a master's degree in 1978 from the University of Georgia. Mike was a resident of South Windsor for the last 18 years. He was employed as a Capital Projects Manager for the Town of West Hartford and was a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Church, South Windsor. He enjoyed golfing, biking and running as well as attending the lacrosse and soccer games of his two sons. In addition to his wife and mother, he leaves his two sons, Patrick M. O'Malley of Concord, NH and Kevin M. O'Malley of South Windsor. He also leaves two brothers, Charles O'Malley and his wife Laurie of Cranston, RI, James O'Malley of Kensington, MD, a sister, Helen O'Malley and Owen McEntee of Jamestown, RI, as well as his father-in-law, Rene Beauregard of Cumberland RI and numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. He is predeceased by his sister Sheila O'Malley and his mother-in-law Doris Beauregard. Family and friends may gather, Saturday, 9 a.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., at St. Margaret Mary Church. Burial will be private. His family will receive friends, Friday 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box, 1004, Meriden, Ct 06450.

O'MALLEY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 20 March 2007] O'Malley, Austin P., 82, of Orchard Avenue, died Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Porter) O'Malley, they were married for 58 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late James and Helen (Byrnes) O'Malley. Mr. O'Malley was a Partner in Babcock and Helliwell Insurance Co. for many years before retiring. He was a W.W. II U.S. Army Veteran and a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Besides his wife he leaves three daughters, Elizabeth Hathaway of Peace Dale, Christine Czajkowski of Charlestown, Deb Cashmon and her husband Bob of Wakefield; a son Austin O'Malley, Jr. of Wakefield; a brother, William O'Malley of Narragansett; four grandchildren, Adam and Lauren Hathaway, Sarah Cashmon and John Czajkowski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., Wakefield. Burial will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-8 PM in the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St. Wakefield. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to South County Hospital Cardiac Rehab., 100 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879. 

O'MALLEY [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 18 July 2007] O’Malley, William V., 80, of Redwood Drive, Narragansett, formerly of Pawtucket, died peacefully July 16, 2007 at South County Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Barbara (Dyer) O'Malley. They had been married for 56 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late James A. and Helen (Byrnes) O'Malley. Mr. O'Malley served in the Merchant Marines during WWII and also served in the US Army. Mr. O'Malley was a 50 year member of the International Bricklayers Union-Local #1 of RI. He also worked at Miriam Hospital in the construction department. He was a driver for Meals on Wheels for over 15 years. He was a sports enthusiast. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Barbara Olson and her husband Victor of South Kingstown and Karen Sousa and her husband William of Narragansett; two sons, William O'Malley and his wife Beverly of Edison, NJ and Thomas O'Malley and his wife Gail of Henderson, NV; four grandchildren, Kaitlin and Meaghan Sousa and Liam and John O'Malley; two step-grandchildren, Brandon and Michael Gucfa; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Bro. James O'Malley, FSC, Charles, John and Austin O'Malley and Helen Erickson. His Funeral will be held Saturday at 8:00 a.m. from the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, 866 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. Burial will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Friday 6-8 p.m. 

O'MEARA [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 14 Jan 2007] O'Meara, Charles J., 82, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2007. Companion of Florence J. Gill for 44 years. A lifelong Pawtucket resident, he was the son of the late Charles F. O'Meara and Mary R. (Ostiguy) O'Meara-Byrnes; stepson of the late Thomas J. Byrnes and brother of the late Helena O'Meara-Beaugrand. He was a WW II Army veteran. Charlie was the proprietor of the Sportsman Cafe, Lincoln from 1969 until retiring in 1987. Member of American Legion Post No. 33, Lincoln; VFW Post No. 602, Pawtucket and the 150th Combat Engineers Battalion. Visitation and funeral with Military Honors Tuesday at 11 a.m. from William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Committal Service at 1 p.m. at RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to St. Mary's Home for Children, 420 Fruit Hill Ave., North Providence, RI 02911.

O'MELIA [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Saturday 11 Oct 2003] New Bedford -- Edward O'Melia, 76, of Buzzards Bay died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Kathryn (O'Connell) O'Melia. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Thomas and Alice (Morgan) O'Melia, he relocated to Buzzards Bay. Mr. O'Melia was employed by the Wareham School Department as a maintenance engineer. He joined the Navy in 1945 and served 10 years. He then transferred to the U.S. Airforce where he continued to serve for another 10 years. He retired from the Airforce, 814th Supply Squadron at Westover AFB in Chicopee in 1966 as a staff sergeant. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No.1548 in Wareham and the Knights of Columbus Council No.10588 in Buzzards Bay. He was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church in Buzzards Bay. Survivors include his widow; two sons, Edward O'Melia of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and Richard O'Melia of Cataumet; a daughter, Mary Cummins of Bourne; three brothers, Timothy O'Melia and Robert O'Melia, both of Fall River and Henry O'Melia of Illinois; and five grandchildren. His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Margaret's Church, Main Street, Buzzards Bay. Interment will be in the Veterans National Cemetery, Bourne. Arrangements are by Stott, Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway, Wareham.

O'NEIL [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Wed. 20 June 1906] Thomas O'Neil, son of Sarah J. and the late William O'Neil died yesterday after a few days' illness. Only a few weeks ago, the father of the deceased died, which makes it a double blow to the surviving relatives. The deceased lived on Hope street for a long time and had a large number of friends who will regret to learn of his death. He was 18 years of age. The funeral will occur tomorrow morning followed by a requiem high mass at St. Louis' church at 9 o'clock for the repose of his soul.

O'NEIL [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Saturday 19 Oct 1918] Harry J. O'Neil, a well known young resident, died last night at his home, 6007 Third street. Deceased was the son of Henry and the late Elizabeth O'Neil and had lived in this city all his life, being well and favorably known. He was a member of the cathedral parish and also of the Knights of Columbus. Besides his father he is survived by one brother Arthur. [Fall River MA Daily Globe, Monday 21 Oct 1918] O'Neil - Died, in this city, Oct. 18, Harry J., beloved son of Henry and the late Elizabeth O'Neil. Residence, 597 Third street.

O’NEIL [Fall River MA Herald, Thursday 14 January 1926] O’Neill – Passed away. In Taunton, Jan. 13, John O’Neill. Residence 626 Third street, this city. Notice of funeral later.

O'NEIL (VALCOURT) [Fall River MA Herald News, 24 Nov 1972] The funeral of Mrs. Corinne (Valcourt) O'Neil of 127 O'Grady St., widow of Edward O'Neil, was held Friday from the D.D. Sullivan-Wilfred C. Driscoll Funeral Home with a funeral mass at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church. Rev. Robert J. Carter was celebrant. Bearers were Edward M. Carey, John C. Carey Jr. and William T. Carey, all grandsons; and James J. Carey.

O'NEIL [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Wednesday 1 Oct 2003] New Bedford -- Kenneth A. O'Neil, 65, of New Bedford died Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital after a long, courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong New Bedford resident, he was the son of the late Earl and Beatrice (Bibeau) O'Neil. Mr. O'Neil had been a cab driver for Town Taxi. He was a member of the Dirty Dozen Club. Many years ago, he was a driver at Seekonk Speedway. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah Richard and Bonnie O'Neil, both of New Bedford; two brothers, Edgar "Sparky" O'Neil and Eugene "Gene" O'Neil, both of New Bedford; a sister, Ruth "Peggy" Gomes of New Bedford; two grandchildren, Joshua Wagner and Jennifer Richard, both of New Bedford; and many nieces and nephews. His committal service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Pine Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St.

O'NEIL (RILEY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 9 Dec 2003] South Kingstown - Margaret K. O'Neil, 80, of Kingstown Road, died Monday at Scallop Shell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Peace Dale. She was the wife of the late William D. O'Neil. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John J. and Annie J. (Johnston) Riley, she had lived in Warwick for more than 35 years before moving to the South County area in 1990. Mrs. O'Neil was a member of the Narragansett Seniors. She enjoyed bowling and swimming. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. She leaves two sons, Daniel O'Neil of Wakefield and Kevin O'Neil of Warwick; a daughter, Margaret Beaulieu of Warwick; a sister, Loretta Arnold of Baltimore, Md.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was a sister of the late Thomas Simpson, Isaiah and Kathleen Hawes, Beatrice Picillo and Myrtle Simpson Smith. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 128 High Street, Wakefield. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale.

O'NEIL (DAILEY) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 15 Mar 2004] East Providence - Aileen T. (Dailey) O'Neil, 91, of Linn Health Care Center, 30 Alexander St., formerly of Providence, a former police and fire employee, died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. O'Neil. Born in Providence on March 13, 1913, she was the daughter of Frederick and Mary Dailey. Mrs. O'Neil had worked for the Providence Police and Fire Departments. She was a graduate of Hope High School, Providence, and a member of its swimming and fencing teams. She was a communicant and active parishioner at St. Sebastian's and St. Margaret's Churches. She was an avid reader and poet, and a member of the Rhode Island Short Story Club. She leaves five sons, Kerry O'Neil of Woonsocket, Christopher and Joseph O'Neil, both of Rumford, Michael O'Niel of Osterville, Mass., and Brian O'Neil of New York City; and seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. from Monahan, Drabble and Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman Ave., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in St. Margaret Church, Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  

O'NEIL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 12 May 2004] Exeter - Francis M. O'Neil, 77, of Lantern Lane, a retired machinist and former sales executive, died Monday at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of Constance D. (Dufresne) O'Neil. They had been married 50 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Francis A. and Sarah (Sullivan) O'Neil, he had lived in North Kingstown before moving to Exeter eight years ago. Mr. O'Neil had been a machinist at Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics, in North Kingstown, for nine years before retiring in 1991. He had previously worked as a sales executive at the former Lone Star Boat Company in Texas and at Toledo Scales Co. in Ohio. He was a member of the East Greenwich Veteran Fireman's Association. An avid saltwater fisherman, he was a former member of the Saltwater Anglers Association and the Roger Williams Striper Club. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Robert A. O'Neil of North Kingstown; four daughters, Karen L. O'Neil and Nancy L. O'Neil Valois, both of Exeter, LouAnn Anderson of Warwick and Merry Beth Cutler of Manassas, Va.; a sister, Eileen Klinger of West Warwick; and four grandchildren and a great-grandson. He was the brother of the late Robert O'Neil. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church, School Street, North Kingstown. Burial will be private.  

O'NEIL (McCANN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 29 July 2004] Warwick - Rosemary B. O'Neil, 96, of Royal Crest Apartments, Cedar Pond Drive, a retired manager for the Providence Housing Authority and former physical education teacher, died yesterday at Oak Hill Nursing Center, Pawtucket. She was the wife of the late John E. O'Neil Jr. Born in Bellows Falls, Vt., a daughter of the late John Patrick and Mary Frances (McCormick) McCann, she had lived in North Providence for 22 years, and Narragansett for 26 years before moving to Warwick 16 years ago. Mrs. O'Neil worked for the City of Providence in the Providence Housing Authority office, and was the first manager of the Bradford House, now Sister Dominica Manor, on Atwells Avenue, Providence, for 25 years before retiring in 1975. A 1928 graduate of Bouve College, Boston, she had taught physical education at Wrentham (Mass.) State School for four years in her earlier years. She was instrumental in organizing the North Providence Recreation Department, was active with the North Providence District Nurses Association, and served on the board of the Providence District Nurses Association. She was a past president of the Washington County Chapter of AARP, and taught defensive driving there. She was a member of the Elder Hostel Program, and a member and former president of the Indian Run Garden Club, Narragansett, where she was named a lifetime honorary member in 1992. Mrs. O'Neil had volunteered for Meals on Wheels in Narragansett for 10 years, and the Franciscan Missionary of Mary, North Providence, for 30 years. She was a communicant of St. Gregory the Great Church. She leaves a daughter, Rosemary B. McDermott of Seekonk and West Palm Beach, Fla.; a sister, Sheila Ross of Holyoke, Mass.; 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late John E. O'Neil III and David J. O'Neil, and sister of the late Edward J. and John T. McCann, and Louise Keenan. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:15 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 in St. Gregory the Great Church, Cowesett Road. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  

O'NEIL [Fall River MA Herald News, Tuesday 2 Nov 2004] O'Neil -- October 31, 2004 John T.C. Husband of Fifty three years to Joan L. (Carey) O'Neil son of the late John F. and Theresa (Lowe) O'Neil, father of Carol J. Bradner, Colleen M. O'Neil, James M. O'Neil, Paul D. O'Neil, brother of Mary Cassazza, Elizabeth Charbonneau, he was the father of the late John F. and Thomas W. O'Neil. His funeral will be held on Thursday 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 Thomas More Church 386 Luther Ave., Somerset. Relatives and friends are invited to attend, burial to follow in Saint Patrick Cemetery Fall River. Memorial donations in his memory to VNA of Cape Cod 434 Route 134, South Dennis, MA 02660. Calling hours Wednesday 4-7 PM. [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 2 Nov 2004] Somerset - John T.C. O'Neil, 75, of Hatch Road, South Yarmouth, Mass., and formerly of Centre Street, Somerset, a retired tax consultant, died Sunday at home. He was the husband of Joan L. (Carey) O'Neil; they had been married for 53 years. Born in Fall River on Aug. 5, 1929, he was a son of the late John F. and Teresa (Lowe) O'Neil. A 1947 graduate of Monsignor Prevost High School, he was a 1952 graduate of Bryant College, now Bryant University. Mr. O'Neil had operated an independent tax-preparation service for 50 years, until retiring in 2002, and previously had been the controller of the Ganley and Berkander Co., in Providence. An Army veteran, he served during World War II. Mr. O'Neil was a member and past treasurer of the Fall River Clover Club. He enjoyed traveling. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Carol J. Bradner of Carlsbad, Calif., and Colleen M. O'Neil of Tiverton; two sons, James M. O'Neil of McFarland, Wis., and Paul D. O'Neil of Rehoboth; two sisters, Mary Cassazza of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Elizabeth Charbonneau of Cypress, Texas; a brother, William L. O'Neil of Dartmouth, Mass.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late John F. and Thomas W. O'Neil, and a brother of the late Marguerite Quirke and Teresa Lynch. The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Thomas More Church, 386 Luther Ave. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River.  

O'NEIL [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 23 July 2005] O'Neil, John J., Sr., 78, of Old Phenix Ave., a resident of Cranston since 1969 died Thursday at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Testa) O'Neil. Born in Providence the son of the late John J. and Victoria (DelSesto) O'Neil. Mr. O'Neil was a salesman for Lobel's Auto Specialties for 15 years. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Kathleen A. Bourassa and her husband Ronald of Glocester, two sons, Steven J. O'Neil and his wife Michele of East Greenwich, John J. O'Neil Jr. and his wife Lori of Cranston. He was the grandfather of Derek, Kyle, Evan, Cailyn, Jillian and was the brother of the late Anne J. Cicerone. Funeral from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Monday at 8 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery East Providence. Visiting hours: Sunday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942. 

O’NEIL [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Saturday 24 Dec 2005] North Attleboro -- David F. O'Neil Sr., 86, of Elm Street, North Attleboro, died on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the husband of the late Barbara E. (McNamara) O'Neil who died on Dec. 9, 1983. Born in the Allston section of Boston on April 5, 1919, he was the son of the late J. Richard O'Neil Sr. and Loretta (Fitzpatrick) O'Neil. He moved to North Attleboro in 1970 from the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. He was a graduate of Brighton High School, Class of 1936. Mr. O'Neil was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from Feb. 12, 1942 to Sept. 5, 1945 and achieving the rank of TEC/5 with the Company F 157th Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division. He served in Sicily, Naples, Foggio, Rome, Arno, Southern France and North Apennines. He was wounded in action while serving in the European Theater on May 26, 1944. For his heroism, he was awarded the distinguished Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Mr. O'Neil was the recipient of the Marksman Rifle Badge on April 6, 1942, the Combat Infantryman Badge on July 11, 1944, the American Campaign Ribbon, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, the Distinguished Unit Badge and the World War II Victory Medal. He joined his father's company, J. Richard O'Neil Company in Cambridge, where the firm was founded, and later in the Attleboro Falls neighborhood of North Attleboro as vice president and where he worked for a total of 50 years prior to his retirement in 1996. He was a longtime communicant of St. Mary's Church, North Attleboro. His favorite pastimes included woodworking, reading and camping. His family was of the utmost importance to him and he treasured the time spent raising his children and, in later years, the time spent with his grandchildren. He leaves six children: Patricia J. Messier of Rehoboth, David F. O'Neil Jr. of Attleboro, Mark T. O'Neil of Ft. Myers, Fla., Christopher J. O'Neil of Rehoboth, BarbaraAnn O'Neil of Alexandria, Va. and Karen E. Flannery of North Attleboro; eight grandchildren: Jeffrey, Daniel and David Messier of Rehoboth, Mason O'Neil of Ft. Myers, Fla., Christopher Flannery of North Attleboro, Chloe-Rose Crouch and Lia Crouch of Alexandria, Va., and Linda Tobia of Somerset; a sister, Joan Acord in Maine; two brothers: J. Richard O'Neil Jr. of Wrentham and Robert E. O'Neil of Wakefield, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with veteran's honors will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the new “Memorial Chapel” of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend funeral services with veteran's honors on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 9:45 a.m. from the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Park Street, North Attleboro. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Attleboro Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. O'Neil's name may be made to St. Mary's Sacred Heart School, 57 Richard Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760.

O'NEIL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 14 Mar 2006] O'Neil, Theodore Michael 'Tedd', 35, passed away in San Anselmo, California, Feb. 25, 2006. He was the beloved brother of John J. O'Neil of West Greenwich, MaryAnne G. Fritz of Barrington, Edward M. O'Neil, Robert J. O'Neil and Martha E. O'Hare of Warren, and Ellen P. Geoffrey of Rehoboth, MA. He was the brother of the late Michael A. O'Neil, and the son of the late John J. and Rose-Anne O'Neil. Tedd was very close to his immediate and extended family, and had many close friends in RI and CA. Raised in Warren, Tedd graduated from Warren High School in 1988. He attended Hampshire College in Amherst, MA, and was a graduate of Miss Marty's School of Cosmetology in CA. He worked as a free-lance colorist and stylist. A memorial service was held in San Rafael, CA on March 2. Local service will be held at a later date.

O'NEIL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 31 May 2006] O'Neil, John J., Jr., 59, of California died on May 23. He was born in Providence, RI, a son of the late John J. and Ruth (Hohler) O'Neil. He was the beloved father of Jennifer and Matthew O'Neil of California and the beloved brother of Robert O'Neil of California and Janice O'Neill, Judith Doyle, and Meredith Rugg, all of RI, and is also survived by a former wife, Karen O'Neil, and was the 'favorite' uncle of many nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Mass Saturday, June 3, at 10 a.m. in St. Francis DeSales Church, School St., No. Kingstown, RI. Donations in his name may be made to Hospice Care of RI.

O'NEIL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 5 July 2006] O'Neil, John Joseph, of Centerville formerly of Rumford, RI. July 2, 2006. Beloved husband of Carmel (Elbery) O'Neil. Loving father of Mary Jane Ruse of Concord, Sean Paul O'Neil of Fairfield, CT and Owen E. O'Neil of Hingham. Devoted brother of Elizabeth Neeven of Marstons Mills, Paul F. of Sun City, AZ, Joseph F. of Manomet and Robert A. O'Neil of Concord. Also survived by fourteen loving grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Thursday July 6th, from 4-8 p.m. at the Doane Beal and Ames Funeral Home, 160 West Main St., Hyannis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday July 7th at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Parish, 230 Main St., Centerville. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury at 1:30 p.m. Late Capt. US Navy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to the USS Battleship Massachusetts Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 111, Fall River, MA 02722-0111. 

O'NEIL [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 17 Sep 2006] O'Neil, William C., Sr., age 97, September 11, 2006 in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife, V. Marie O'Neil and his daughter, Barbara M. Lowe. He was also preceded in death by his four sisters, Lillian Johnson, Margaret Daniello, Virginia Jackson, and Helen Neil. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, William C. O'Neil, Jr. and Carolyn Savoie O'Neil, as well as five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He spent most of his life living and working in Pawtucket, RI. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at St. Mary's Church, Pine Street in Pawtucket, RI, Burial will be held at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery, 661 Prospect St., Pawtucket RI immediately following Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Church, 3001 Belmont Blvd., Nashville TN 37212. No flowers please.

O'NEIL [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Dec 2006] Newport - Eleanor T. O’Neil, 88, of 66 Prairie Avenue, Newport, died Thursday, November 30, 2006 at the Newport Hospital in Newport, RI. She was the sister of the late William O’Neil, James O’Neil, Frank O’Neil, Pauline (O’Neil) Murphy, Marjorie (O’Neil) Foster and the twin sister of the late Elizabeth (O’Neil) Shea. Raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, Eleanor graduated from Durfee High School, class of 1937. She was a strong woman who valued her family above all else. She loved to stay in touch with a wide variety of friends and family through e-mail. She was an avid reader and a wonderful cook who had a great sense of humor. She began her career as a bookkeeper at the Newport Torpedo Station, and later worked at Bestoso & Butterton Electric Company. She is survived by her brother-in-law Lawrence X. Shea; niece Patricia (Shea) Whelan and nephew William Shea. Eleanor will be fondly remembered and loved by all of her nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, December 4, 2006, at St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street, Newport, at 10 a.m. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown, RI. Visiting hours Sunday, December 3, 2006, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eleanor’s memory to the St. Mary’s Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 547, Newport, RI 02840. Funeral arrangements by the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840. 

O'NEIL [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Sunday 24 Dec 2006] Dorchester - Daniel P. O'Neil, 35, of Dorchester, formerly of Mansfield, died unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 22, 2006 at his home. Born in Attleboro on Feb. 23, 1971, he was a loving son of Stella H. (Mackinlay) O'Neil of Mansfield and William S. O'Neil of Onset. He was raised in Mansfield and was 1989 graduate of Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro. He went on to become a 1993 graduate of Western New England College in Springfield. Dan was a current student at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, where he was enrolled in the Radiology Program. He was also currently working in the Emergency Room at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Mansfield. An avid backpacker, Dan had traveled to Paris, Bali, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and South America. He was a true New England sports fan. He enjoyed music, playing the guitar and spending time with his loving family and his many friends. He had lived in Dorchester for the past three years and had formerly lived in Santa Monica, Calif. and his hometown of Mansfield. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his devoted brother Christopher W. O'Neil and his fiancé Katherine Lynch of Attleboro; his dear aunt Mary Jane Jacques and her husband, Joseph of Lakeville; his loving cousins, Renee Jacques of Dorchester and Kyle Jacques of Reading. He is also survived by his many friends. His funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 8 a.m. from the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield, followed by a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at 9 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 330 Pratt St. (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial will follow in the Spring Brook Cemetery, Mansfield. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 26 from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing may remember Dan through a donation in his memory to the charity of one's choice.

O'NEIL (FITZGERALD) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 18 Jan 2007] New Bedford -- Marilyn I. (Fitzgerald) O'Neil, age 71, of South Dartmouth, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007, in St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Cpt. (retired USN) William A. O'Neil, M.D., to whom she had been married for 45 years. Born in Boston, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Helen A. (Hurley) Fitzgerald, she has resided in South Dartmouth for the past 30 years. Mrs. O'Neil was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School in Roxbury, Newbury College and Boston College. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at Rhode Island Hospital in the 1960's and 1970's. Surviving in addition to her husband: one daughter: Elizabeth O'Neil Walsh and her husband, Rick of Westwood, MA; two sons: Liam F. O'Neil and his wife, Deb of Fall River, MA and Brendan F. X. O'Neil of Portland, Maine; one sister: Barbara Fitzgerald of Alexandria, Virginia; three grandchildren: Kevin, Molly and Conor. In addition, she was the sister-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Trisha) Foley of Needham, MA; and Mr. and Mrs. George (Anne) Madaus of Needham, MA. Her Funeral will be held on Monday, January 22, 2007, at 9AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth followed by a Funeral Mass at 10AM in St. Mary's Church, 783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth. Burial will be at 2PM in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in the name of Rev. David R. Cummiskey, S. J. to: Jesuit Seminary and Mission Bureau, PO Box 9199, Watertown, MA 02471-9199. 

O'NEIL [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 21 April 2007] O’Neil, Daniel P. 22, of Lincoln, died Monday at Blacksburg, VA. Born in Providence, a son of William F. O'Neil and Jeanne Dube, he had resided in Lincoln most of his life. Dan graduated in the top 10% of Lincoln High School Class of 2002, as a Deans list student from Lafayette College of Easton, PA Class of 2006, and was maintaining a 4.0 average in his Environmental Water Resources Program at Virginia Tech. While at Lafayette he was vice president of the Art Association and a member of the Marquis Players. Dan loved music and was a guitarist who composed some of his own songs. He loved biking, skateboarding and backpacking, the Red Sox and was a big VT football and basketball enthusiast. He also loved the Beatles, traveling, particularly in Europe and maintained a close circle of friends. Dan is also survived by his sister Erin E. O'Neil of New York, NY, his grandparents Elizabeth O'Neil of S. Kingstown, and Joseph and Jill Dube of Johnston, aunts and uncles John O'Neil, Kathleen Westervelt, Joyce Messier, Joseph Dube, Barbara Navas, John Dube, Diane Dube and Doreen Dube. He was the grandson of the late William F. O'Neil and the nephew of the late Patricia Begina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 AM at St. Jude Church, Front St., Lincoln. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4:00-8:00 PM at Lincoln High School Gymnasium, Old River Rd., Lincoln. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Daniel O'Neil Music Scholarship Fund, PO Box 111, Manville RI 02838 would be appreciated. 

O’NEIL (PRIOR) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 23 Nov 2007] O'Neil, Dorothy T. (Prior), age 74, of Juno Beach, FL, formerly a resident of Greenville for 34 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at her daughters home in Greenville, after a long illness with Alzheimers disease. She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Francis A. O'Neil. She was the youngest daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna (Kneiss) Prior. She was the beloved mother of Anne Corbo, of North Scituate, Barbara O'Neil, of Greenville, Michael O'Neil, of Kimberton, PA, Susan Parsons, of Denville, NJ, and Christopher O'Neil, of Lansdale, PA. She was the dear grandmother of Cpl. Derek Corbo, USMC, Sean, Cameron, and Ryan O'Neil, Alicia and Brian Parsons, and Erin and John O'Neil. She was the mother-in-law of Michael Corbo, Lauren O'Neil, Jeffrey Parsons, and Mara O'Neil. She was the sister of Anna Fogarty of Cranston, RI, Barbara Conway of West Hartford, CT. She is also survived by Eleanor and her husband John Mulvey, of Seekonk, MA, and several godchildren, nieces, and nephews. She also leaves her best friend of 70 years Joan Strain, of Greenville. She was the sister of the late Mary Prior and Lorena Kayatta. She was a graduate of Blessed Sacrament School and St. Patrick's High School. She was the Supervisor of Medical Transcription at St. Joseph Health Services of RI before retiring in 1995, after 28 years of service. Her funeral will be held on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. from Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Sunday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 or Alzheimers Association of RI, 245 Waterman St., Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906. 

O'NEIL [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 13 Jan 2008] O’Neil, Joseph V., 74, of CA., formerly of North Providence, died suddenly December 11. He was the husband of Nancy (Lofing) O'Neil, father of Sharon Sedillo and grandfather of Aaron and Jadon Sedillo. He was the son of the late John and Margaret (Kennedy) O'Neil and the brother of Helen Hudson and Patricia Spaziano of North Providence and James O'Neil and Elizabeth Bracken of Providence and the late John, Jeremiah, William, Robert and Margaret O'Neil and Katherine Lindberg. He served in the Air Force for 12 years and worked in civil service before retiring in 1998.

O'NEIL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 26 Feb 2008] O'Neil, Rose Ann, 62 of Cranston died Sunday, February 24, 2008 at home after an illness. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James J. and Margaret M. (Waldron) O'Neil, she had been a Cranston resident for 50 years. Rose Ann was employed for AT Cross for 27 years and Stop and Shop for 10 years. She was the beloved sister of James O'Neil, Mary Ann Souza, Kathleen Klonowski, Patricia DiGiacomo, Ellen Capaldi and Monica Ulmschneider. She was the loving aunt of thirteen nieces and nephews and fourteen great nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew Church, Elmwood Ave. at 10 am. Burial will be private. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02869 will be appreciated. 

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 19 March 1942] O'Neill - In Millbury, Mass., March 17, 1942, James E., husband of the late Clara E. (Scott) O'Neill, in his 69th year. Funeral from his residence in Nasonville, R.I., Friday at 8:15. Solemn high mass in St. Theresa's Church at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

O'NEILL [East Bay RI Newspapers OnLine, 28 Mar 2002] Jeanne M. O'Neill, 69, of Riverside died Thursday, March 21, 2002, at home. Born in Barrington, a daughter of the late Frederick and Grace (Griffin) O'Neill, she moved to Riverside from Barrington in 1960. She was a 1951 graduate of St. Mary Academy-Bay View in East Providence and was an avid gardener. She worked as a case worker for the John E. Fogarty Center in North Providence until retiring. Mrs. O'Neill leaves two sons, James F. Schifino of Rumford and Gilbert M. Medeiros of Riverside; three daughters, Dyann M. Nunes of Taunton, Mass., and Sharon A. Schifino and Stacie-Jean Schifino, both of Providence, and four grandchildren. She was the mother-in-law of Kathleen Newman, Robert G. Nunes and Robert E. Gray. She was the mother of the late Gerald, Thomas, Patricia and Jeanne Schifino and the sister of the late William G. O'Neill. Funeral services were held Monday, March 25, from the Smith-Mason Funeral Home in Riverside, with a Mass of Christian burial in St. Brendan's Church, Riverside. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery in Bristol. Memorial contributions may be made to Access Health Care, 75 Purchase St., East Providence, RI 02914.

O'NEILL [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Thursday 16 Jan 2003] North Attleboro -- Anne F. O'Neill, 87, of Pleasant Street, a retired Wheaton College professor, died Monday in the Madonna Manor Nursing Home. Born in Troy, N.Y., on Aug. 21, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Sarah (Strong) O'Neill. She received a bachelor of arts degree from Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., in 1938, and received a Ph.D. from Radcliffe College, Cambridge, in 1942. Miss O'Neill had taught at Wheaton College in Norton from 1942 until her retirement. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Psi, the American Mathematical Society, and the Math Association of America. She is survived by a niece, Sally Goodness of Maui, Hawaii, and a nephew, Dr. Brian O'Neill of Rochester, Minn. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:15 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Madonna Manor Nursing Home, 85 North Washington St. Burial will take place in St. Agnes Cemetery, New York, on Monday. Arrangements are by the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove St. DEATH NOTICE- Anne F. of N. Attleboro died Monday January 13, 2002 in Madonna Manor Nursing Home. Aunt of: Sally A. Goodness of Maui, Hawaii, Dr. Brian P. O'Neill of Rochester, Minnesota. Sister of: The late ELizabeth M. O'Neill and the late John P. O'Neill. A Funeral Mass will be held in the chapel at Madonna Manor Nursing Home, 85 N. Washington Street, N. Attleboro on Saturday at 10:15 a.m. The Rev. James Fitzpatrick will officiate. Visiting hours are omitted. Arrangements provided by The Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove St., N. Attleboro.

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 26 Feb 2003] "Profiles / obituaries of The Station [nightclub] fire victims." Nick O'Neill, 18; musician, actor, 'amazing songwriter.' Tall, slim, blond, and 18 years old, Nicholas Philip O'Neill dreamed of being a rock star in a "hair metal" band, his friends say. Party anthems from the '80s were in his blood. He wrote more than 50 of his own songs, catchy tunes about girlfriends and hanging out, and performed them as the lead singer of his band, Shryne. His father, radio personality and "Father Misgivings" creator Dave Kane, said his son was a natural musician from when he was a small child. By the age of 18 he had recorded a CD. "We got him five guitar lessons and he just took off," Kane said. "What really hurts about it," said friend Dave Tessier, 32, "is this kid was just an amazing songwriter. When I met him, the kid was 16 and he'd written all these great tunes. I was in awe of him." Nick was expecting to hear some more good music when he went to The Station on Thursday night with bandmate Jon Brennan. Jon made it out alive. Nick did not. "[Jon] was actually with Nick until the final moments when it went black, and they got separated," said Brennan's mother, Kari Tieger. In addition to being a talented rocker, Nick is remembered as a gifted performer for All Children's Theatre, according to Wrenn Goodrum, the East Providence group's artistic director. "He was always so full of life," Goodrum said. His jokes would break the tension during a tough rehearsal. His smiles would encourage even the younger members of the troupe, who admired him. "He had a special way of working with them so they could find their parts, their character," she said. "Even some of the kids we adults couldn't reach." "Nick and I, we used to goof around," said a friend from the theater troupe, Dan Kenner, 16. Kenner remembers that once, while the rehearsed for a play about the Holocaust, O'Neill's role called for him to come onstage and greet the other people in the room with a kiss on the cheek. It was supposed to be a somber moment. But as he entered, he whispered jokes in the actors' ears, sending them into stitches. "All the other kids would get in trouble," Dan said, laughing. "You could always count on Nick for a joke." He was born in Warwick, a son of Joanne O'Neill of Pawtucket, formerly of Cranston, and Kane, of North Providence. He had lived most of his life in Cranston, attending Cranston East High School before moving to Pawtucket three months ago. Besides his parents, he leaves three brothers, Christian O'Neill of Boston, William O'Neill of Orange County, Calif., and David Kane of North Providence; and his maternal grandfather, Joseph Romanelli of Johnston, and his maternal grandmother, Barbara (Tessitore) Romanelli of Providence. A memorial service will be held today at 7 p.m. in St. Jude's Rectory, 301 Front St., Lincoln. 

O'NEILL (MAYES) [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 26 Feb 2003] Bernice Mayes O'Neill, 80, of Apopka, Fla., died Monday. Born in Fall River, she moved to Florida in 1998. She was a housewife and a homemaker. She leaves two sons, John F. O'Neill of Somerset and Frank O'Neill of Santa Cruz, Calif.; a daughter, Colleen J. O'Neill of Apopka, Fla.; a brother, Bert Mayes of California; a sister, Carrie Beck of California; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka.

O'NEILL (DILLON) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 4 July 2003] Warwick - Rhoda B. O'Neill, 88, of Post Road, a retired city employee, died Wednesday in Brentwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late John T. O'Neill. Born in New York City, a daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Funnell) Dillon, she had lived in Warwick for 30 years. She had worked in the tax assessor's office at Warwick City Hall for 10 years, retiring in 1985. In the 1940s, she had been an executive administrator for Macy's department store in New York City for five years. She was a former member of Hamilton House and the International House, both in Providence. She leaves a son, John T. O'Neill of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Warwick; two daughters, Sister Karen F. O'Neill, CSJ, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Barbara A. O'Neill of Denver; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Thomas and Charles A. Dillon. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in St. Catherine Church, Post Road. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Friday 25 July 2003] Charlestown - William C. O'Neill, 72, a veteran South County legislator and former banker, died at home Wednesday from complications caused by advanced diabetes and a stroke, his family said. Mr. O'Neill, of 1256 Shannock Rd., had lived for many years in Narragansett and was raised in South Kingstown, where his family moved when he was just a few months old. A bicycling enthusiast, he pushed for the creation of statewide bike paths and wetlands protection during his 22 years in the state legislature -- 4 as a Democratic state representative and 18 as a state senator, including serving as Senate president pro tem from 1983 to 1988. He retired from the legislatures in 1990. The second phase of the William C. O'Neill Bike Path is scheduled to open in South Kingstown later this month. Born on Jan. 20, 1931, in Providence, he was a son of John O'Neill and Eugenia (Faubert). Mr. O'Neill attended Peace Dale Elementary School and graduated from South Kingstown High School in 1948. Friends from those days remember a tall, skinny student who was quick- witted and loved a good joke. "He was a good guy who never put on airs and who always knew who he was," said Town Council President Barbara A. Hackey, a friend since 1939. "And he never changed." Once, when a teacher called on him to present an oral report, he leaped up and delivered it -- with a straight face and a blank piece of paper in front of him. "The teacher never knew," said old friend and former business partner Charles Sweet. "He was a good speaker." After high school, Mr. O'Neill was stationed in Germany with the Army during the Korean War, where he learned fluent German. When he returned to South Kingstown, he attended the University of Rhode Island, graduating in 1957. In 1962, he married Ann Richardson, now president of the South County Tourism Council, and had four children: a daughter, Terry Ellen O'Neill of Chicago; and three sons, Timothy P. O'Neill of Narragansett, Rory O'Neill of Orlando, Fla., and Joseph R. O'Neill, who died of brain cancer at the age of 23 in 1997. For decades, Mr. O'Neill worked for his family's business, the O'Neill Oil Co. He also worked in commercial development and real estate, and as an innkeeper, when he and his wife ran Sweet Meadows Inn and Restaurant in the 1960s and 1970s. He was president of PierBank when it merged with Washington Trust Company, in the 1990s. Under his leadership, PierBank was the only bank in the state to reopen without state assistance after the banking crisis of 1991, Rory O'Neill said. Ann O'Neill remembers her husband coaching various children's teams and avidly following the Red Sox. A stroll along the Narragansett sea wall -- a cherished pastime the couple were able to share together until last year -- usually took two hours. "He knew everyone, so we always had to stop and talk," she said. He received a master's degree in public administration from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government in 1985 and was made an honorary sachem of the Narragansett Indian tribe in the late 1980s. Mr. O'Neill was also a member of the Dunes Club, in Narragansett, and a member of VFW Post 916, in Wakefield. He retired as a captain from the Rhode Island National Guard. U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, who served as Mr. O'Neill's page in the state Senate, called him a man of "integrity and compassion." "He always fought for and believed strongly in ensuring that everyone's voice be heard, regardless of their social status," Kennedy said in a statement. About 15 years ago, a tour boat ran aground in the Narrow River. Mr. O'Neill, who was biking in Middlebridge, watched the boaters struggle for a while and chuckled. Then he tossed his bike and swam out to push the boat back to deeper water, chatting all the while with the couple of dozen passengers. "He was just like that; he'd drop anything in a moment to help someone," Rory O'Neill said. Besides his wife and children, he leaves a brother, Robert O'Neill of South Kingstown; a sister, Arlene Walton of Charlottesville, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday in Christ the King Church, Kingston, at a time to be announced.  

O'NEILL [Memorial Funeral Home of Newport, Obituaries on-line, Sept 2003] Newport, - Franklin Joseph O´Neill, 87, of 20 Tilley Avenue Newport, died Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at Grand Islander Health Care Center Middletown, RI. He was the husband of Constance Monica (Troy) O´Neill. Born in Newport, RI on September 21, 1916, he was the son of the late John T. and Catherine (Canole) O´Neill. Mr. O'Neill served in the Army during World War II in the European Theater of the USA, in the command center as chief messenger in London, England, under command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1942 to 1945 when the war ended. He was a member of the Newport Elks #104, the V.F.W., the American Legion #4, the Hibernians and of Knights of Columbus. Mr. O'Neill also served in the Rhode Island National Guard. He was employed in the electrical department at J. T. O'Connell Co. for over 28 1/2 years. He also worked for the Housing Authority of Newport and retired as housing manager at the Naval Base in Newport in 1985. Besides his wife of 55 years, his son Franklin John O'Neill of Portsmouth, RI survives him, three grandchildren Brian P. O'Neill of Portsmouth, RI, Jennifer L. Baez of Middletown, RI and Erin C Smith of Louisville, KY and two great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late William O'Neill, Harold O'Neill, John O'Neill, Robert O'Neill, Marie "Sis" Carr, Eveline O'Neill and Marjorie O'Neill. His funeral will be held on Friday, September 26, 2003, at 8:00AM, from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian burial at 9:00AM, in St. Mary's Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Mary's Church, Building Fund, Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840 or to the Newport Fire Department and Rescue Wagon Fund, 21 W. Marlborough Street, Newport, RI 02840.

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 25 Sep 2003] Newport - Franklin Joseph O'Neill, 87, of 20 Tilley Ave., a retired housing manager and J.T. O'Connell Co. employee, died yesterday at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown. He was the husband of Constance Monica (Troy) O'Neill. They had been married for 55 years. Born in Newport on Sept. 21, 1916, he was a son of the late John T. and Catherine (Canole) O'Neill. Mr. O'Neill had worked in the electricl department at J.T. O'Connell for more than 28 years. He also worked for Newport Housing Authority and retired as housing manager at the naval installation in 1985. He was an Army veteran World War II, serving in the command center as chief messenger in London under command of General Eisenhower from 1942 to 1945, when the war ended. He also served in the Rhode Island National Guard. He was a member of the Newport Elks 104, the VFW, American Legion Post 4, the Hibernians, and the Knights of Columbus. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Franklin John O'Neill of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, Brian P. O'Neill of Portsmouth, Jennifer L. Baez of Middletown and Erin C. Smith of Louisville, Ky.; and two great-grandchildren. He was a brother of the late William, Harold, John, Robert, Eveline and Marjorie O'Neill, and Marie "Sis" Carr. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 8 a.m. from Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Mary Church, Spring Street. Burial will be private.

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 19 Aug 2003] East Providence - John J. O'Neill, 74, of Los Angeles, Calif., and formerly of Thatcher Street, Rumford, a retired steel worker, died Thursday at the Country Villa Cheviot Gardens, Los Angeles. He was the husband of the late Eileen F. (McVeigh) O'Neill. Born in Cahirciveen County, Kerry, Ireland, a son of the late Patrick and Ellen (Clifford) O'Neill, he came to this country as a young man. Mr. O'Neill had been a steel worker at the former Washburn Wire Co., East Providence, before retiring. He had been a president, of his local of the United Steelworkers of America. He was a member of the Ireland 32 Society. He leaves a daughter, Kerri A. O'Neill of Marina Del Rey, Calif.; a brother, Padraig O'Neill in Ireland; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Margaret Church, 1098 Pawtucket Ave., Rumford. Burial will be in the family lot in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket.

O'NEILL (RICHARDSON) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 19 Dec 2003] Charlestown - Ann E. O'Neill, of Shannock Road, president of the South County Tourism Council since 1988, and the area's pioneer in that industry, died yesterday after an illness. Mrs. O'Neill was a well-known figure in the region and news of her death swept through South County by midmorning, clouding an otherwise clear morning, just a week before Christmas and a week after her birthday. "Ann O'Neill was the voice and the face of South County for many years," said David C. DePetrillo, the state's director of tourism and a longtime friend. "I consider her one of the state's true tourism industry visionaries. Not only did she help build the industry in South County, but she helped people see what tourism could do for Rhode Island," he said. Though she knew more about the South County area than many who had lived there all their lives, Mrs. O'Neill was not a native. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Joseph V. and Eileen (Forde) Richardson. A graduate of East Providence High School, she ventured to South County for college at the University of Rhode Island, and never left. She had no reason to: while there she fell in love with the area, and with her future husband, the late William C. O'Neill. After the two were married, in 1962, Mr. O'Neill went on to serve for 22 years in the state legislature -- 4 as a Democratic state representative, and 18 as a state senator -- and Mrs. O'Neill dedicated herself to raising the couple's four children: a daughter, Terry O'Neill Hall of Chicago; and three sons, Timothy P. O'Neill of Narragansett, Rory O'Neill of Orlando, Fla., and Joseph R. O'Neill, who died of brain cancer at the age of 23 in 1997. She was there each day when her children returned from school, her daughter, Terry, said, with her favorite question: "Has anyone ever told you how good you look?" Her husband's interest in politics and the community was infectious, and as her children grew up, Mrs. O'Neill became a vice president of the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce from 1980 to 1986, and she was executive director of the South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce from 1986 to 1988. She then was named president of the South County Tourism Council, where she has been credited with building much of the tourism industry in what was once a sleepy section of Rhode Island's coast. She was named Rhode Island's Travel Person of the Year in 1991 by Yankee Magazine. She received the Hope Award from the Rhode Island Commission on Women in 1994, and she won the Rhode Island Tourism Achievement Award in 1997. Mrs. O'Neill's enthusiasm for the area was unrelenting, said Ted Wright, president of the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce. Wright got used to his phone ringing at all hours of the day and night. Invariably, it would be Mrs. O'Neill, excited about whatever idea she'd come up with for South Kingstown or her hometown of Narragansett. "When she took on a project, it was always something to benefit everyone, and she'd always find a way to make it work," Wright said. As an expert on tourism in this area, she was often called upon as a source for all things tourist-related. Mrs. O'Neill's expertise was most recently quoted in the Journal just a week ago, on her birthday. She was a member of the Dunes Club, the Wakefield Rotary Club, the University of Rhode Island Alumni Association, and the Women's Club of South County. She was active with the Health Center of South County and South County Museum, and served as a co-chairwoman of the annual American Cancer Society fundraiser. She enjoyed painting and gardening, and since her husband died, in June, she had most liked walking along the new South County Bike Path, named in his honor. Besides her children, she leaves three brothers, Thomas F. Richardson of Charlestown, Joseph V. Richardson of Sun Lakes, Ariz., and Patrick H. Richardson of Antioch, Calif. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Rd., Kingston. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale.

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 28 Dec 2003] Warwick - Cornelius J. O'Neill, 82, of Iroquois Drive, a retired caretaker, died yesterday at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre, Cranston. He was the husband of M. Adelaide (Harrington) O'Neill. Born in Castletown Bere, County Cork, Ireland, a son of the late Jeremiah and Margaret (Kelly) O'Neill, he arrived in the United States in June 1948 and settled in Providence. He had resided in Warwick since 1954. Mr. O'Neill had been caretaker of Our Lady of Providence Seminary in Warwick Neck for 33 years before retiring in 1986. He was a communicant of St. Kevin Church. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Jeremiah T. O'Neill of Watertown, Mass.; three daughters, Margaret Mary O'Neill of East Taunton, Mass., Kathleen A. O'Neill of Warwick and Eileen M. Callahan of Portsmouth; three brothers, Gerard O'Neill of Bishopstown, County Cork, Hugh O'Neill of Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland, and the Rev. Donal O'Neill of Carrignavar, County Cork; three sisters, Una Dennegy and Anna Mullins, both of Castletown Bere, and Margaret O'Sullivan of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland; and three grandchildren. He was the father of the late Cornelius J. O'Neill Jr. and Francis O'Neill, and brother of the late Jack O'Neill, Kitty O'Neill and Mary O'Sullivan. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  

O'NEILL (FARRELL) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 7 Jan 2004] Warren - Mary F. O'neill, 95, formerly of Sowamsett Avenue, a retired nurse, died Thursday at Life Care Center, West Bridgewater, Mass. She was the wife of the late Thomas D. O'Neill. Born in Attleboro, a daughter of the late James and Annie (Gallagher) Farrell, she had lived in Warren for many years. Mrs. O'Neill was a registered nurse, a 1929 graduate of the Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing, and a member of its Alumni Association. She was a communicant of St. Mary of the Bay, and a member of its Rosary and Altar Society. She leaves two sons, James F. O'Neill of Vernon, Conn., and the Rev. Thomas D. O'Neill of Pont McNeill, British Columbia, Canada; and a daughter, Margaret Finucci of Bridgewater, Mass. She was the sister of the late Francis Farrell, Rosella Guilette and Josephine McMahon. The funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from William J. Smith Funeral Home, 15 Church St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Mary of the Bay Church, Main Street. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.  

O'NEILL [Newport RI Daily News, Wednesday 30 June 2004] O'Neill - In Newport, RI, June 25, 2004, Peter J. O´Neill, husband of Margaret E. (Craft) O'Neill. Residence 102 Van Zandt Avenue, Newport. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary´s Building Fund, 11 William Street Newport, RI 02840, or the Hibernian Hall Building Fund, 2 Wellington Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. [Providence RI Journal, Monday 28 June 2004] Newport - Peter J. O'neill, 60, of 102 Van Zandt Ave., an employee of TJ Brown Landscaping, and a retired employee of the former New England Telephone, died Friday at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret E. "Margie" (Craft) O'Neill. They had been married for 34 years. Born in Newport on Feb. 10, 1944, he was the son of Mary (Murdoch) O'Neill of Newport, and the late Reginald P. O'Neill. Mr. O'Neill retired from New England Telephone in 1991. He was an emploee at TJ Brown Landscaping. He served in the Army and later continued with the Army National Guard, from 1962-1968. Mr. O'Neill was active in the community, serving as past officer of the Newport Elks and on the board of directors for Ballard Park. He was a member of the FOP Auxiliary, Masonic Lodge St. John's 1, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Rugby Club. Mr. O'Neill was a graduate of Rogers High School, Class of 1961, and the Rogers High School Alumni Association. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves a daughter, Melissa A. O'Neill of Middletown; a son, Brian P. O'Neill of North Smithfield; a brother, David O'Neill of Bradenton, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8 a.m. from Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Mary Church, Spring Street. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery, Portsmouth.  

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 30 Mar 2005] O'Neill, Michael P., 50, of Factory St., died Monday at the home of his father. He was the husband of Debra S. (Coffin) O'Neill. They had been married for 4 years. Born in Providence, a son of Herbert H. O'Neill of West Warwick, and the late Christina F. (Donahue) O'Neill, he had lived in West Warwick for 11 years, previously living in Providence. Mr. O'Neill had been a driver for Garelick Dairy for 7 years. He was a Navy Veteran, and a friend of Bill W. He was a member of the Phenix Baptist Church. Besides his wife and father, he leaves 3 daughters, Jessica L., Patricia M., and Roxanne A. O'Neill all of Alameda, CA; 3 stepchildren, Jamie W. Gardiner of Westerly, Ida-Lee Gardiner of North Kingstown, and Patricia S. Gardiner of Weymouth, MA; 3 brothers James H. O'Neill of West Warwick, and Stephen F., and David J. O'Neill both in Coventry, and a sister Elizabeth M. Brown in Vista, CA, and 8 grandchildren. His funeral will be Friday at 9:45 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick. Services at 11 a.m. in Phenix Baptist Church, 2 Fairview Ave., West Warwick. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. Burial with military honors, will be in R.I. Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers donations to Meeting Street School, 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence, RI 02914 would be appreciated. 

O’NEILL [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Saturday 27 Aug 2005] Rome , Ga. -- Kevin James O'Neill, 37, of Benton Drive died at home Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005. He was the husband of Jeanine Ann (Tague) O'Neill. They were married on Sept. 9, 2001. Born in Fall River , Mass. , he was the son of Joecyl (Nascimento) O'Neill of East Providence, R.I., and Hubert O'Neill of New Bedford , Mass. He attended school in Swansea , Mass. He served one tour of duty in the Army. Before his illness, he worked with the Legacy Marketing Group in Rome for several years. Survivors include his widow; his parents; a daughter, Leah Conn of Rome ; a son, Neil Conn of Rome ; two brothers, Richard O'Neill of East Providence and Mark O'Neill of Coventry , R.I. ; and several nieces and nephews. His private service will be held Sunday in Rome Memorial Park . Arrangements are by Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, 3002 Maple Road .

O’NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 17 Sep 2005] O’Neill, Charles Francis, 82, of Las Vegas , Nevada , formerly of North Providence , Rhode Island died Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas . Born on June 25, 1923 in Providence , RI , he was the son of the late James and Mae (Smith) O'Neill. He lived in North Providence for 20 years where he attended Providence High School . Mr. O'Neill was the owner of several service stations in the North Providence area and attended the St. Lawrence Church. He served in the Army during World War II and earned a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Virginia D. (Rodgers) O'Neill and two sons, Charles Francis O'Neill, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Las Vegas, NV and Gary Paul O'Neill and his wife Barbara of Gardner, MA. He also leaves three grandchildren, Stacey Petteruti of Las Vegas , NV and Jennifer and Laura O'Neill of Gardner , MA . A kind and caring husband, father and grandfather, he took great pride in helping anyone in need. After cremation, there will be no funeral services and burial will be private.

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 12 Jan 2006] O’Neill, Herbert H., 77, of Musket Road died Tuesday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Christina F. (Donahue) O'Neill. Born in Providence, a son of the late James H. and Mary E. (Smith) O'Neill, he had lived in West Warwick for the past 28 years. Mr. O'Neill had been a patrolman for the Providence Police Department for 22 years before retiring in 1974. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by four children, Elizabeth M. Brown of Vista, CA, James H. O'Neill of West Warwick, and Stephen F. O'Neill and David J. O'Neill both in Coventry; four sisters Elsie Roark of North Providence, Gladys Newman of Winchester Bay, OR, Janice Imondi of Pt. Richey, FL, and Mary Rathbun of West Warwick; three brothers Howard O'Neill of Johnston, Leonard O'Neill of Coventry, and James O'Neill in West Virginia, 12 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and he was the special Granddad to Christopher and Karen. He was the father of the late Michael P. O'Neill, and brother of the late Ruth Gillis, Grace Stuckey, and Robert and Charles O'Neill. His funeral service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., Warwick. Burial will be in R.I. Veterans Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Meeting Street School, 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence, RI 02914 in his memory will be appreciated. 

O’NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 29 June 2006] O'Neill, James R. 50, of Wilshire Way, died unexpectedly Tuesday at home. He was the husband of Cynthia L. (LeBrun) O'Neill. A lifelong Coventry resident, he was a son of Robert A. O'Neill and the late Patricia (Bubar) O'Neill. Jim had worked as a pipe fitter for Electric Boat in Quonset, for several years. In addition to his wife and father he leaves a stepson, Jason LeBrun, his beloved grandchildren, Christiana, Calla and Elizabeth LeBrun, brothers, John and Robert A. O'Neill, Jr.; and sisters, Kerrie Croucher and Tracy Waldeck. He was the grandfather of the late Ethan LeBrun. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 8 AM from the Robert Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington Street, (Rte.117), Coventry. Burial will be private. Calling hours Friday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to the SPCA, 186 Amaral St., East Providence, RI 02915, will be appreciated. 

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Monday 28 Aug 2006] O'Neill, Robert A., 74, of Wilshire Way, died Saturday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Bubar) O'Neill. Born in Providence, a son of the late James J. and Mary T. (Feeney) O'Neill, he had been a resident of Coventry for most of his life. Robert proudly served the United States of America and the State of Rhode Island for over 40 years as a full time Member of the Air National Guard from January 1951 to October 1991, retiring as Chief Master Sergeant. He also worked at Kingstown Liquor Mart in North Kingstown for over 40 years and was an avid bowler. He is survived by two sons, Col. Robert A. O'Neill, Jr. (USAF) of Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, and John M. O'Neill of Coventry, two daughters, Kerrie A. Croucher of New Jersey and Tracy Waldeck of Exeter, a sister, Rita Strasser of West Warwick and seven grandchildren. He was the father of the late James R. O'Neill and brother of the late Thomas, James and John O'Neill, Mary (O'Neill) Catanzaro, Elizabeth (O'Neill) Coates and Christine (O'Neill) Alger-Pilkington. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:00 am from the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in St. Mary's Church, West Warwick. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Assoc., PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 will be appreciated. 

O’NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 19 Dec 2006] O'Neill, Francis J., 91, of Chapmans Avenue, Warwick, and formerly of Cosmo St., Warwick, died on Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Sunny View Nursing Home in Warwick. He was the husband of Monica A. (McCabe) O'Neill, his wife of 68 years. Born in Cranston, the son of the late Joseph F. and Anna M. (Roy) O'Neill, he was a Warwick resident for most of his life. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. O'Neill was the maintenance supervisor for the City of Warwick Sewer Plant for 17 years before retiring in 1980. He was previously a welder at Metal Products in Warwick for 12 years. Active in Warwick community affairs and city politics, he served as the City Councilman for Ward 3 from 1948-1956. He held membership and several offices in the RI state and local Grange, and was a past president of the local chapter of the AARP. An active member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, he was a member of its Holy Name Society. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Francis J. 'Mike' O'Neill, Jr. of Warwick; two daughters, Jeanne M. Chappell of Warwick and Rita R. Monte of Coventry; a sister, Dorothy M. Tourangeau of Joppa, MD; six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. He was the grandfather of the late Steven R. Monte. His funeral will be held on Thursday, December 21, 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, Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. Visiting hours are Wednesday 3-7 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Contributions in his memory may be made to the RI Special Olympics. 

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 20 Jan 2007] O'Neill, Edward J., Jr. 91, of Carpenter St., Pawtucket died at home on January 19, 2007. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (Sullivan) O'Neill and was a graduate of Providence College. He was a self-employed contractor until his retirement. He was the husband of Elizabeth (O'Donnell) O'Neill and the late Margaret (Mulcahey) O'Neill. He leaves a son, Edward J. O'Neill of Lincoln and a daughter Patricia Raymond of Pawtucket. His daughters, Janice Folias, Deirdre Pare, and sons John and Stephen O'Neill predeceased him. He leaves grandchildren, Heather Hooven of Richboro, PA, Alex Pare of North Providence, Amanda, John, Elizabeth, and Andrew Raymond of Pawtucket, Dean Folias of Chicago, Chris and Margaret Folias of St. Louis and Erin and Jeremiah O'Neill of Lincoln, and three great grandchildren, Zachary Hooven, Mariah Fortes, and Zaryiah Fontes. A mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, Jan. 22, 2007 at 10 am in St. Edward's Church Weeden St., Pawtucket. Calling hours will be Sunday 3-6 pm, January 21, 2007 in the Merrick R. Williams Funeral Home, 530 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Edwards Church Capital Campaign, 58 Hancock St., Pawtucket RI 02860.

O’NEILL (LINEHAN) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Wednesday 23 May 2007] New Bedford — Joan F. (Linehan) O'Neill, 61, of New Bedford, died Monday, May 21, 2007, unexpectedly, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph T. O'Neill, married 37 years; and daughter of John F. Linehan of New Bedford and the late Helen C. (Danuser) Linehan. She was born in North Carolina and lived in Fairhaven and Korea prior to living in New Bedford since 1961. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Class of 1964, attended American International College and obtained her R.N. from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing. She was the Head Nurse of Pre-Op at St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. O'Neill was a communicant of St. Mary Church and was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Francis Xavier; she was the President of the local M.S. Society; member of the Board of Directors at the Opportunity Center; she was a precinct worden for the election commission; and was on the Pre Cana Conference for the Diocese of Fall River and member of the Ladies Branch of the New Bedford Port Society and the New Bedford Republican City Committee. Until her illness she enjoyed doing Water Aerobics and was an avid reader who also loved animals and being with her friends and family. Survivors include her husband and father; her two brothers, John F. Linehan, Jr., of CA and Michael F. Linehan and his wife, Martha of Natick; two nephews, Matthew and Mark Linehan. Visitation will be Thursday evening only 5-8 PM at Rock Funeral Home. Her Funeral Mass will be Friday morning at 9 AM at St. Mary Church followed by interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. 

O’NEILL (MURDOCH) [Newport RI Daily News, On-Line Obituaries, Oct 2007] Newport - Mary Elizabeth (Murdoch) O'Neill, 93, of Village House Health Care Center, Newport, RI, formerly of 1008 Newport Green and 206 Coggeshall Avenue, Newport, died Monday, October 22, 2007 at Village House Nursing Home, Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Reginald P. O'Neill. Born in Greenwich, CT on June 5, 1914, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Alice (Harley) Murdoch. Mrs. O'Neill worked at St. Michael School and at Trinity Church for over 25 years. She was a member of the Edward King House, the Seaside Garden Club, the Redwood Library, the Newport Hospital Auxiliary and Trinity Church. Mrs. O'Neill volunteered for Meals on Wheels for 10 years, the Newport Art Association and at the Newport Hospital. She also worked at the gift shop at the Newport Art Association. Mrs. O'Neill was an avid Bridge player, did needlepoint for Trinity Church, enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She is survived by her son David P. O'Neill and his wife Louise of Bradenton, FL, her daughter-in-law Margaret (Craft) O’Neill of Newport, RI, four grandchildren Sharon Coddington and her husband Scott, Elizabeth O’Neill, Melissa O’Neill and Brian O’Neill and his wife Salpi and five great-grandchildren Ryan O’Leary, Kermit Coddington, Aidan O’Neill, Ava O’Neill and Ella O’Neill. She was the mother of the late Peter J. O'Neill, the sister of the late James Murdoch and Alice Allan and the aunt of the late Anne Allan. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 9 a.m., in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery in Portsmouth. Calling hours will be held today, October 24, 2007, from 5-7 p.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Village House Health Care Center, 70 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 or to Odyssey Health Care, 100 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886.

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 4 Dec 2007] O'Neill, Francis J., Jr., 'Mike', 69, of Hagerstown Road, Warwick, died on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. He was the husband of Carol A. (Conley) O'Neill. Born in Providence, the son of Monica A. (McCabe) O'Neill of Warwick and the late Francis J. O'Neill, he lived in Warwick for most of his life. Mr. O'Neill was a package delivery driver for United Parcel Service for 37 years before retiring in 2000. For the last several years he was a delivery driver for DeMarie's Florist & Basket Expressions in Warwick. He had served with the RI Army National Guard. He was a member of the International Brother of Teamsters, Local # 251, a member of Warwick Council # 2295 Knights of Columbus, and a former member of the board of directors of Warwick Junior Hockey. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Kathleen A. O'Connell of Narragansett; a son, Michael B. O'Neill of Cranston; five grandchildren, Stefanie O'Neill, Michael O'Neill, Jr., Sean O'Connell, Ryan O'Neill, and Brendan O'Connell; a great-granddaughter, Joslyn O'Neill; and two sisters, Jeanne M. Chappell of Warwick and Rita R. Monte of Coventry. His funeral will be held on Thursday, December 6, at 8:45 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Clement Church, Long Street, Warwick. Visiting hours are Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. 

O'NEILL [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 17 Feb 2008] O'Neill, Pamela M., 39, passed away February 15th at the Miriam Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of JoAnn (St. Angelo) O'Neill and William J. O'Neill. Pamela was a graduate of the Birch Vocational School and had resided at the St. Francis Health Center in Woonsocket. Besides her parents, she leaves her two brothers, William J. O'Neill and his wife Desiree, Joseph A. O'Neill and his wife Christine; two sisters, Lou Ellen Silviera and her husband Edward, Christine A. McHale and her husband Robert; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John P. O'Neill. Visitation will be held Monday, 4-7 p.m. with a funeral on Tuesday at 8 a.m. from the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in St. Edward Church, 997 Branch Avenue, Providence, followed by interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the RI Blood Center, 405 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908. 

O'REILLY [Providence RI Journal, Friday 2 May 2003] Providence - A. Veronica O'Reilly, 79, of Homefield Avenue, a retired jewelry assembler, died yesterday at Wildflowers Health Care by the Water, Smithfield. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Hugh J. and Catherine E. (Doyle) O'Reilly, she was a lifelong resident of the city. Miss O' Reilly had been an assembler at several jewelry companies in the Providence area for many years before retiring in 1960. She was a communicant of St. Augustine Church, and a member of the Rosary & Altar Society. She leaves a niece, Laurelle Bloomingburgh of Providence; three nephews, Hugh O'Reilly of Smithfield, Brian O'Reilly in North Carolina and Lawrence O'Reilly of Providence; and a cousin and her caregiver, Ellen E. Longo of Providence. She was a sister of the late Catherine S., L. Edward, Eugene and Hugh F. O'Reilly. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Augustine Church, Mount Pleasant Avenue. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

O'REILLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 17 July 2003] Providence - Mabel F. O'Reilly, of Blackstone Boulevard, a retired head dietitian, died Monday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (Scott) O'Reilly, she was a lifelong resident of the city. Ms. O'Reilly had been a dietitian at Bradley Hospital, East Providence, and St. Joseph Hospital and the Rhode Island School for the Deaf, both in Providence. She retired as the head dietitian at the former Zambarano Hospital, where she had worked for 20 years. She was a member of the American Dietetic Association. She was a graduate of Elmhurst Academy, and Marywood College, Scranton, Pa. She did graduate work at Boston General Hospital. She was a communicant of St. Sebastian Church. She leaves a sister, Dorothy C. O'Reilly of Providence. She was a sister of the late Mollie and Esther O'Reilly, Helen Smith and Gertrude D'Amours. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. from Monahan Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in Church of St. Sebastian, Cole Avenue. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.  

O'REILLY (LAVERY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 5 Aug 2003] Providence - Alma R. O'Reilly, 79, of Linwood Avenue, a retired presser, died Sunday at Berkshire Place Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Walter O'Reilly. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Frederick and Anna (Paquin) Lavery, she was a lifelong resident of the city. Mrs. O'Reilly had been a presser for Vaughn Cleaners, in Smithfield, for 10 years before retiring. She enjoyed bingo. She leaves three sisters, Rita Bonk, Dolores M. Cooper and Claire A. Macek, all of Providence; a niece, Holly Bonk in Florida; and two nephews, William Macek in New York and Steven Macek of Randolph, Mass. The funeral service and burial will be private.  

O'REILLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 8 July 2004] North Kingstown - Vincent A. O'reilly Jr., 87, of Woodland Drive, a machinist for the Stanley-Bostitch Co., in East Greenwich, for five years before retiring in 1995, died Tuesday at the Kent Regency Center, Warwick. He was the husband of Rita D. (McConaghy) O'Reilly, to whom he had been married for 63 years. Born in Bristol, a son of the late Vincent A. O'Reilly Sr. and Christina (Stahl) O'Reilly, he had lived in Cranston before moving to North Kingstown 14 years ago. Mr. O'Reilly had also worked at Leviton, in Warwick, and the former Patton McGuyer, Providence. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a communicant of St. Francis de Sales Church. Besides his wife, he leaves four sons, Vincent A. O'Reilly III of Alpharetta, Ga., James R. O'Reilly of Glocester, Brian T. O'Reilly of North Kingstown and Christopher O'Reilly of Cranston; two daughters, Nancy R. Langlais and Gail M. Campbell, both of Warwick; and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Terrance J. O'Reilly, and brother of the late Robert O'Reilly, James O'Reilly and Sister Mary Innocentia. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from 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 Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

O'REILLY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 11 Oct 2004] North Kingstown - Brian T. O'Reilly, 52, of Woodland Drive, a photograhper, died Saturday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Providence, a son of Rita D. (McConaghy) O'Reilly of North Kingstown, and the late Vincent A. O'Reilly Jr, he had lived in North Kingstown for 14 years, previously living in Cranston. Mr. O'Reilly had a photography studio in West Warwick for two years. Before that, he was a technician at Bess Optics, in West Warwick. He had worked as a freelance photographer in the early days of the former Providence Civic Center. He was a graduate of Cranston East High School. Besides his mother, he leaves a daughter, Carrie Johnson of Coventry; three brothers, Vincent A. O'Reilly III of Alpharetta, Ga., James R. O'Reilly of Glocester and Christopher O'Reilly of Cranston; and two sisters, Nancy R. Langlais and Gail M. Campbell, both of Warwick. He was a brother of the late Terrance J. O'Reilly. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from 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 Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

O'REILLY [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 16 Jan 2005] O'Reilly, Margaret Mary 'Meg', DMD, 38, of Manhattan, formerly of Rumford, died unexpectedly at New York University Medical Center on January 12, 2005. She was the loving daughter of Mary Elizabeth (Hanley) O'Reilly of Rumford and the late J. Clifden O'Reilly Jr. She is survived by her sisters: Elizabeth Ann Feisthamel of E. Greenwich and Kathleen O'Reilly Wittlif of Rumford and her nieces: Grace Ann and Catherine Elizabeth Feisthamel. She was the companion of Herme Garcia. Dr. O'Reilly was a graduate of Bishop Feehan High School, Providence College and Tuft's University School of Dental Medicine. She completed a residency at New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center. She was the current president of Tuft's New York Dental Alumni Chapter and managed a private practice in Manhattan. Meg was known to all for her warm smile, quick wit and compassion for others. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, Pawtucket Ave., Rumford. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visitation Monday 4-7:00 p.m. in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, please send donation to trustees of Tuft's University for dental financial aid to: Tuft's Dental Fund, 136 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02111.

O'REILLY (KELLEY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 2 Mar 2005] O'Reilly, Eleanor L., 83 of Epoch on Blackstone Boulevard in Providence and formerly of Narragansett Ave., Pawtucket died Tuesday at Epoch. Eleanor was the wife of the late John J. O'Reilly. Born in Valley Falls daughter of the late Charles A. and Elizabeth G. (Garvey) Kelley Sr. Eleanor was a foreign language teacher at West High School in Pawtucket for many years retiring in 1984. She then taught at Attleboro High School for many years. Eleanor was a graduate of Regis College in Weston, MA. She leaves three cousins, E. Gregory Burns of Cranston, J. Gerald Burns of Lincoln and Genevieve Meyer of Florida. Funeral from the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home 68 Broadway, Pawtucket Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church Coyle Drive, Seekonk at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours in the funeral home Friday 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Amos House 415 Friendship St., Providence, RI, 02907 in Eleanor's memory.

O'REILLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 17 Mar 2005] Providence - O'Reilly, Dorothy C. of Blackstone Blvd. died on March 15th at Rhode Island Hospital. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (Scott) O'Reilly, she lived in Providence most of her life. Miss O'Reilly was a Public School teacher in the City of Providence for 18 years retiring in 1980. She graduated from the RI School of Design in Architectural Studies and for a number of years worked as an architect in Boston for the CE Maguire Co. and James H. Ritchie Co. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Fall River. She received a Master's in Art and Teaching from Brown University and an honorary degree from RISD in 1989. She served as a Civilian Employee of the Army Corps. of Engineers during WWII. She was a member of the Art Teachers of RI., the Providence Art Club, Brown Faculty Club and RISD Museum and a communicant of St. Sebastian Church. She leaves a niece: Elizabeth Smith of Westerly. She was the sister of the late Mabel F., Mollie, Esther O'Reilly, Helen Smith and Gertrude D'Amours. The funeral will be held Saturday at 9AM from the Monahan Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of St. Sebastian, Cole Ave. at 10AM. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Donations in her memory may be made to Bethany Home of RI, 111 South Angel St. Prov. RI. 02906.

O'REILLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 10 May 2005] O'Reilly, James A., 66, of 2 Randall Ave., North Providence, died Sunday, May 8, 2005 in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Jean A. (Stanley) O'Reilly. Born in Providence a son of the late James A. and Josephine (Kierce) O'Reilly. Mr. O'Reilly was the manager of Amazing Views in Warwick. He was also formerly a co-owner of a restaurant and was a bartender for many years. He was a Marine and Army veteran. Surviving besides his wife is a son, James A. O'Reilly, III. He was the brother of Martha Donatelli and the late Ann Foley. Funeral private. Arrangements by The J. F. Skeffington Chapel. 

O’REILLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 15 Sep 2005] O’Reilly, Mary 'Rita', 89, of Laguna Niguel , California passed away September 9, 2005. She lived in the Pawtucket area from 1916 until she moved to California in the year 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Kate Bottome; son-in-law Fred Bottome; grandchildren Todd Terray, John O'Reilly and Jessica O'Reilly; sister, Marion Schaffer. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. O'Reilly, in 1969 and son, Jack O'Reilly in 1999. Mass was celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Angeles Church . Interment took place at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona del Mar, California.

O'REILLY [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 29 Nov 2005] O'Reilly, Ruth R.S.M. (formerly S.M. Clementia), 91, a Sister of Mercy and a retired educator and nursing home activities director, died Sunday at Mount St. Rita Health Centre. Born in North Providence, a daughter of the late William T. and Evelyn (Lovett) O'Reilly. Sister entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 8, 1932 and made her vows on March 12, 1935. She taught elementary grades in various schools of the Diocese of Providence for 36 years, and in 1964, she was appointed the Principal of St. Ann School in Providence. After her teaching ministry, she became the Activities Director at Evergreen Nursing Home in East Providence, a position she held until 1990 when she retired. She continued to volunteer there until she moved to Franklin Court in 2001. Sister leaves a niece, Jacalyn Ruggieri, and several other nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late William O'Reilly and Barbara Ruggieri. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Mt. St. Rita Chapel, Cumberland. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Visiting hours at Mt. St. Rita on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a Mercy Prayer Service at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mt. St. Rita Health Centre, 15 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 in Sister's memory would be appreciated. Arrangements with James J. Gallogly & Sons, Funeral Directors.

O’REILLY [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 20 Apr 2006] O'Reilly, James A., Sr., 91, of Swan St., North Providence and Bonnet Shores, Narragansett, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret (Hanley) O'Reilly. The couple was to celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary on April 19th. Born on September 20, 1914 in Centredale, he was a son of the late James and Mary (LeClair) O'Reilly. James graduated from LaSalle Academy Class of 1931, from the University of Rhode Island Class of 1937 and received a Master's Degree in Education from Rhode Island College Class of 1953. Mr. O'Reilly was a World War II veteran, serving four years of active duty as a Naval Officer engaged mostly in the Pacific Theatre. As a member of 43rd Easy Company, he was a land survivor in the invasion of Peleliu Island in the South Pacific. After the war, he served as the commanding officer of the United States Naval Reserve Unit #39 at the Providence Field's Point Military Installation. Mr. O'Reilly retired from the United States Navy as a Lieutenant Commander. A career educator, Mr. O'Reilly taught in the North Providence School System until transferring to the City of Warwick, Pilgrim High School as a teacher of English. He also served as a teacher of Adult Basic Education in the City of Providence. He retired from teaching after thirty-eight years of service. An outgoing and gregarious man, Mr. O'Reilly was active in many organizations. He was past president of the Barnard Club, The Retired Officers' Association of Newport, and the Mount Pleasant Senior Citizens. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, The Military Order of Foreign Wars, The Rhode Island Retired Teachers Association, The Netopian Club of Providence, The North Providence Senior Citizens, The Rhode Island Historical Society, The Rhode Island Genealogical Society, and the American-French Genealogical Society. Mr. O'Reilly was an avid genealogy enthusiast, tracking his family history through several past generations. He is best remembered for his affable nature and the sparkle in his eye during the delivery of his many humorous 'one liners'. His ability to recall places and dates and most particularly the faces and names of people he had met, were the key to his charm, holding true to his last hours. Besides his wife of 63 years, Mr. O'Reilly is survived by his children, James A. O'Reilly Jr. of Warwick, Mary M. Sheridan and her husband William of North Providence, Jane S. Eastman and her husband Roy of Lincoln, Kathleen A. Morrissey and her husband Patrick of Huntington, NY, and John B. O'Reilly and his wife Mary of Lincoln. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Sheridan, Nathan Sweet, Julie (Sweet) White, Timothy, Brian and Allison O'Reilly and eight great-grandchildren. He was father of the late William G. O'Reilly and his companion the late Joseph Birt and father-in-law of the late Kathleen (Nuckel) O'Reilly. He was brother of the late Evelyn Morry, Sister Mary Paul O'Reilly, IHM, Mabel O'Reilly, George and Roland O'Reilly. Visitation and funeral will be held Friday at 9 am from the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Augustine Church, Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence. Calling hours tonight (Thursday) 4-8 pm. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Assn. of RI, 245 Waterman St., Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906 or AIDS Project RI, 232 West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903. 

O'REILLY (HANLEY) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 13 Sep 2006] O'Reilly, Margaret Mary (Hanley), 88, of Swan Street, North Providence and Bonnet Shores, Narragansett, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at Hopkins Manor in North Providence after a long illness. She was the wife of the late James A. O'Reilly, Sr. who passed away in April of this year. They had been married for 63 years. Born on January 19, 1918 in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Mary (Koehler) Hanley. She graduated from St. Anthony's Parish School, Hope High School, and the Comptometer School in Providence and subsequently worked for AMICA Insurance Company until her marriage. After her children were in school, Mrs. O'Reilly attended the University of Rhode Island Women's Continuing Education Program. She also worked for the RI Department of Employment Security until her retirement. Mrs. O'Reilly was a very active member of the Mt. Pleasant Senior Citizens Club for many years. She was also involved with her children's PTA groups, the Lifetime Learning Program of Providence, the Dominicana Club and was a past member of the St. Augustine Rosary and Altar Society. She is survived by her children James A. O'Reilly, Jr. of Warwick, Mary M. Sheridan and her husband William of North Providence, Jane S. Eastman and her husband Roy of Lincoln, Kathleen Morrissey and her husband Patrick of Huntington, NY, and John B. O'Reilly and his wife Mary of Lincoln. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Sheridan, Nathan Sweet and Julie (Sweet) White, Timothy, Brian and Allison O'Reilly and eight-great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late William G. O'Reilly and his companion Joseph Birt and mother-in-law of the late Kathleen (Nuckel) O'Reilly. She was sister of the late G. Walter Hanley and William K. Hanley. Her funeral will be held Friday at 8 AM from the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Augustine Church, Mt. Pleasant Ave, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation Thursday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 245 Waterman St., Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906. 

O’REILLY (LEWSLEY) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 3 April 2008] O’Reilly, Annie Theresa 90, of Cranston Dr., Groton and formerly of Providence and Warwick, RI died Tuesday night at the Groton Regency after a short illness, surrounded by her family. She was born September 18, 1917 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the daughter of James and Ellen Monaghan Lewsley. She was married. to Michael O'Reilly, who died on July 12, 1989. Prior to her marriage she was employed in the retail business in Belfast. Annie and Michael spent their early years as childhood and family friends. Michael departed Belfast in 1929 to come to America with his family. Michael and Annie reunited in 1945 while Michael revisited Belfast while on leave during World War II. Their romance blossomed and after Michael's proposal they were married on April 10, 1946 in Belfast. In August of 1946 Annie joined Michael in America settling in Providence, RI to begin their family and lives together. Annie's passions in life included her grandchildren, bingo, the UConn Huskies, and her beloved Boston Red Sox, who she got to see during their championship 2007 season in celebration of her 90th birthday. She is survived by 3 sons; Joseph M. O'Reilly and his wife Dianne of Warwick, RI, James G. O'Reilly and his wife Mary of Waterford, and Kevin J. O'Reilly and his wife Laura of New London, 3 daughters; Marian E. O'Reilly of Groton, Eileen M. Palmerone and her husband Nicholas of Pawcatuck, and Patricia A. Turitto and her husband Thomas of Groton. 14 Grandchildren; Sean, Scott and Christopher O'Reilly, Kevin and Steven O'Reilly and Kristin Villanueva, Michael and Jason O'Reilly, Tara Outly, Patrick Palmerone, Erin and Matthew Myles and Heather and Tracey Wright. 14 Great Grandchildren; Killian, Beckett, Rosalyn, June, Evan, Grace, Olivia, Emerson, Logan, Cooper and Kaitlyn, Nicholas Carrier, Brittany and Lexi Snyder. Beloved In-laws and their families; James and Barbara O'Reilly of Saugerties, NY, and Nicholas and Irene O'Reilly of Cumberland, RI , long time friends and neighbors; Dick and Dotti Schultz who made her sad times less sad and her happy times happier, and Julie Jones who Annie thought of as a 4th daughter. She was pre-deceased by a son Thomas F. O'Reilly in 1991 and a sister Molly McGoldrick who lived in Belfast and died Thursday, March 27, 2008. The funeral will begin at 12 Noon Saturday at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St., Groton and go in procession to a Mass of Christian Burial, to be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Col. Ledyard Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5 - 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 56 Sacred Heart Dr., Groton, CT 06340. 

O'RILEY [Providence RI Journal, Monday 20 August 2007] O’Riley, William K. “Uncle Kenny”, 80, of Columbus Ave., Pawtucket died Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the Pine Grove Health Center in Pascoag. Mr. O'Riley was born in Pawtucket the son of the late Thomas J. and Estelle (Riley) O'Riley. He was an accountant for the Pawtucket Water Supply Board for many years. He was a World war II Veteran of the United States Army and the Army Air Corp. He was the beloved uncle of Patricia Haddad of Cumberland and Loretta Machado of Pawtucket. Mr. O'Riley had seven great nieces and nephews and ten great, great nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Thomas J. O'Riley Jr., and Anna M.Ricci. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa's Church, Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, Saturday, August 25, at 9:00 a.m. Burial with full military honors will be in Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

ORMEROD (KEEGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 22 Mar 2008] Ormerod, Theresa G. (Keegan), 77, died March 18, 2008. Mother of Charles Crawford, Robert Schlink, Patrick Ormerod and Marlene Estrada. Sister of Albert Keegan and Roseanna Ratte. Longtime companion of Albert C. Schlink. Grandmother of 6, Great grand mother of 4. Funeral services Monday at 10 a.m. in the Pennine Funeral Home 28 Grove Street. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. Kindly omit flowers. 

 

ORMOND (McGOWAN) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 29 Aug 2006] Ormond, Patricia M., 72, of Sachem Drive, died Monday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of William J. Ormond. They had been married for 47 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Kiernan) McGowan, she had lived in Cranston for the past 40 years. Mrs. Ormond was a graduate of St. Pius School and later St. Mary Academy, Broadway. She had worked as an operator for several years for the former New England Telephone Company. She later worked as a bus monitor for the City of Cranston School Department, retiring in 1997. She was a communicant of St. Ann Church, and was active in many church activities and ministries over the past 40 years. She leaves four children, Margaret A. 'Peg' Ormond of East Taunton, MA, Daniel G. Ormond and his wife Jacqueline, Diane M. Macera and her husband John, and Patricia A. Sova and her husband Michael all of Cranston. Her passions were her four children and her eight grand-treasures; Daniel, Brendan and Joshua Macera, Bridget, Sean, and Kailey Sova, and Daniel and Michael Ormond. Her funeral will be Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 1493 Cranston Street, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Ann Church, 1493 Cranston St., Cranston, RI 02920 in her memory will be greatly appreciated. 

O'ROURKE [Fall River MA Herald, 15 Feb 1960] In this city, February 14th, Thomas F. O'Rourke Sr., husband of the late Mary (Tyrell) O'Rourke, and son of the late Michael and the late Margaret (Garrahy) O'Rourke, and brother of the late Rev. Simeon O'Rourke and the late Michael F. O'Rourke, and beloved brother of Sister Mary Lydia S.U.S.C., Sister Augustina S.U.S.C., and Sister Mary Simeon S.U.S.C. Residence 132 High Street, Somerset, Mass. Funeral will take place from the O'Rourke Funeral Home, 571 Second Street, Wednesday morning at 8:15 a.m. A solemn high mass of requiem will be sung for the repose of his soul at St. Patrick's Church, Somerset.

O'ROURKE (CUMMINGS) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 8 April 2001] Cranston - M. Patricia O'Rourke, 72, of Broad Street, and employee of the Catholic Church, died Friday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of Thomas F. O'Rourke. Born in Arlington, Mass., a daughter of the late Harold T. and Johanna (Cooney) Cummings, she had lived in Cranston for 38 years. She was employed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence for many years, retiring in 1988. Mrs. O'Rourke was a communicant of St. Paul Church. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, David O'Rourke of Central Falls; two daughters, Sharon O'Rourke of Cranston and Ann Marie O'Rourke of Warwick; a brother, H. Thomas Cummings of South Attleboro; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from Jones- Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St. and Park Avenue, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Paul Church, Broad Street. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery.

O'ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Saturday 29 March 2003] Providence - John I. "Cletus" O'Rourke, 87, of Progress Avenue, a retired city employee, died Thursday after being stricken at his physician's office in Warwick. He was the husband of Yolanda C. (Stavolone) O'Rourke. They had been married for 48 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Dr. Patrick I. O'Rourke and Elizabeth L. (Durrigan) O'Rourke, he was a lifelong resident of the city. He had been the deputy tax collector for the City of Providence for 30 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 1033. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a sergeant with the 104th Medical Detachment, 26th Yankee Division. He saw combat in northern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe, and received both the Silver and Bronze Stars. He was a communicant of St. Bartholomew Church, and a member of its Apostleship of Prayer. He was a member of the first graduating class of Blessed Sacrament School. He attended St. Anslem's Preparatory School and College, Manchester, N.H., and the former Rhode Island State College, now the University of Rhode Island. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Steven J. O'Rourke of Providence; a sister, Martha O'Rourke Hynes, and two brothers, Cyril Justin O'Rourke Sr. and L.E. Linus O'Rourke, all of Warwick; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. He was the brother of the late Dr. A. Joseph O'Rourke. The funeral will be held Monday at 8:15 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Bartholomew Church, Laurel Hill Avenue. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

O'ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 3 April 2003] Tiverton -- M. Christopher O'Rourke, RSM, 83, of Farms Worth Avenue, the fourth president of Salve Regina University, died yesterday at St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River. Born in Providence, born Mary Francis O'Rourke, a daughter of the late James W. and Margaret M. (Joyce) O'Rourke, she had lived in New Bedford before moving to Tiverton six years ago. Sister O'Rourke entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1942 and was professed in 1945. She graduated from Pembroke College and Notre Dame University, where she earned her master's degree and doctorate in sociology. Before joining the Sisters of Mercy, she was a social worker in Woonsocket. In 1949, she became a member of the Salve Regina College faculty and later she was chairwoman of the sociology department. In 1967, she was honored by the City of Newport as Woman of the Year for her work in the Head Start program and New Visions of Newport. She became the fourth president of Salve Regina in 1968. After her presidency, she taught at Boston University, and the College of St. Benedict, in Minnesota. She was also employed by the Department of Mental Health in Massachusetts in the Danvers office. In 1985, she was elected provincial administrator of the Providence Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy. In her later years, she was a family therapist and specialized in counseling young children. In 1994, her work took her to Australia, where she taught Jugian sand-play therapy. When she returned to the United States, she became a therapist at St. Anne's School, Fall River, and Holy Ghost School, Providence, and more recently at St. Thomas Regional School, Providence, until she retired a month before her death. She leaves several cousins including Sister Mary Joyce, CND, of Richfield, Conn. A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Mount St. Rita Chapel, 15 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

O'ROURKE (LYONS) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 25 Sep 2003] Louise M. O'Rourke, 81, of Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, Fla., formerly of Kennedy Drive, a retired eligibility technician for the State of Rhode Island, died Monday at Aventura (Fla.) Hospital. She was the wife of the late Dr. A. Joseph O'Rourke. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Mary L. (Kennedy) Lyons, she had lived in Warwick and Florida for 10 years. Mrs. O'Rourke had worked for the state 10 years before retiring in 1985. She had worked as a secretary for the former Charles Philbrick Insurance Co. in Providence. She graduated from St. Michael School in 1937, the former St. Xavier School in 1940, and Katharine Gibbs School in 1941. She was a member of the St. Xavier Alumni Association, and a communicant of St. Benedict Church. She enjoyed traveling. She leaves four sons, Patrick I. O'Rourke II and Timothy J. O'Rourke, both of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Daniel F. and Joseph K. O'Rourke, both of Carmel, Calif.; two daughters, Sheila L. Conlon of Bal Harbour, with whom she lived, and Kathleen M. O'Rourke of Warwick; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. Benedict Church, Beach Avenue. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

O'ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 30 Oct 2003] Providence - Joseph H. O'Rourke, 78, of River Avenue, a retired engineer, died yesterday in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph J. and Catherine (Sullivan) O'Rourke, he was a lifelong Providence resident. Mr. O'Rourke had been an engineer at the hurricane barrier for the Providence Public Works Department for 30 years before retiring 15 years ago, and was a member of the Laborers International of North America, Local 1033. He was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, and a member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He leaves two cousins, Alicia Durfee of Barrington and Grace Nute of Jupiter, Fla. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from J.F. Skeffington Chapel, 925 Chalkstone Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Blessed Sacrament Church, Academy Avenue. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

O'ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 9 Dec 2003] Warren - William M. O'Rourke, 94, of Dyer Street, an architect who designed many churches, schools and houses in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, died Sunday at Crestwood Nursing Home. He was the husband of Mafalda "Mirf" (Jannitto) O'Rourke; they had been married for more than 50 years. He previously had been the husband of the late Clarice (Davis) O'Rourke. Born in Bristol, the son of the late William and Mary (Quinn) O'Rourke, he had lived in Warren for most of his life. He was a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and a member of the American Institute of Architects Emeritus. Mr. O'Rourke was an architect who had designed many churches for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and Fall River, including Sacred Heart Church, in Pawtucket, and St. Mary-of-the-Bay Church and St. Thomas the Apostle Church, both in Warren. He had designed rectories and parochial schools, as well. Mr. O'Rourke also had designed schools, including Warren High School, and many private homes in Bristol County. He was a past president of the Bristol Rotary Club. Besides his wife, he leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Brian J. and Mary Lou O'Rourke of North Falmouth, Mass.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a cousin, Mary O'Rourke, SSJ, of Saugus, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Jane M. O'Rourke. The funeral will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. from the Wilbur-Romano Funeral Home, 615 Main St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Mary-of-the-Bay Church, 645 Main St. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, 300 Wood St., Bristol.

O'ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 25 Feb 2004] Bristol - William L. O'Rourke, 78, of the Rhode Island Veterans Home, died Monday at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late Raymond and Lucy (Hudson) O'Rourke, he had lived in Bristol for 41 years. Mr. O'Rourke was a Navy veteran of World War II. He leaves a son, William F. O'Rourke of Ludlow, Mass.; three daughters, Barbara J. Drake of Washington, N.J., Marguerite P. O'Rourke of Silver Spring, Md., and Maureen L. Hathaway of Springfield, Mass.; two brothers, James and Joseph O'Rourke, both in Pennsylvania; and five grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Rhode Island Veterans Home, 480 Metacom Ave. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, in Exeter.

O'ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 21 Mar 2004] Bristol - The Rev. Hugh O'Rourke, SCC, 76, of the Columban Fathers Retirement Center, 65 Ferry Rd., a retired psychotherapist, died Friday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Hugh H. and Alice (Woodcock) O'Rourke. Father O'Rourke was ordained Dec. 20, 1952, at the Omaha Cathedral. He had been a psychotherapist at St. Luke Institute, Suitland, Md., for six years, retiring in 2000, and later ministered at St. Theresa Parish, Pawtucket. In 1960, he was assigned to missions in Burma, and Myitkyina, and in April 1967, was appointed vice director of the region. He became director in 1971, and served in 1976 as chairman of the Mission Committee of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men. He received a master's degree in sociology from Fordham University, and completed his master's in pastoral counseling and certificate of advanced study at Loyola College, Baltimore. He was a member of the executive board of the U.S. Catholic Mission Council in 1976, and was elected to its Superior Council. He leaves a brother, the Rev. Paul O'Rourke, SCC, of Bristol; a sister, Sister Claire O'Rourke, SCC, of Boston; and seven nephews, and nine grandnephews and grandnieces. He was the brother of the late Patricia McGirr and Maureen Horne. A Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Columban Fathers Chapel, 65 Ferry Rd. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.  

O'ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 2 Jan 2005] Cranston - Thomas F. O'Rourke, 81, of Broad Street, a former Brewster's Lumber employee, died Friday at the home of his daughter Annie O'Rourke of Warwick. He was the husband of the late M. Patricia (Cummings) O'Rourke. Born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas and Mary (McCusker) O'Rourke, he had lived in Cranston for 41 years. Mr. O'Rourke had been an employee of Brewster's Lumber for several years before retiring. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. O'Rourke was a communicant of St. Paul Church. Besides his daughter Annie, he leaves another daughter, Sharon A. O'Rourke of Cranston; a son, David M. O'Rourke of Central Falls; two sisters, Mildred Roderick of Bristol and Alice Padula of Providence; and four grandchildren and a great-grandson. He was the brother of the late William Kelly. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery.  

O'ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 1 Mar 2005] O'Rourke, Jeannette E., 90, of Kenyon Avenue, East Greenwich formerly of Ames Street, Coventry, passed away February 17, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Scituate, on February 8, 1915. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Jeannette C. (Morin) O'Rourke. Miss O'Rourke was a communicant of the SS. Peter & Paul Parish where she was member of the Rosary & Altar Guild. She was a 1932 Graduate of West Warwick High and a Graduate of Rhode Island College of Education class of 1936 earning a Bachelor Degree of Education. She had been a teacher in the Coventry School Department for 6 years. She taught in Quidnick and Summit Schools. She also was a teacher with the West Warwick School Department for over 32 years teaching in the Harris Avenue School for 2 years and 30 years as a teacher at the West Warwick Junior High. She retired from teaching in 1974. During WWII she was a Lieutenant in the Woman's Motor Corp, a Federal Program of volunteers from Coventry and West Warwick. She leaves two sisters Mary L. Campbell of Coventry and Marguerite Barry of East Greenwich, and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Daniel E., Richard P., Russell J. O'Rourke, Alice Bettez, and Eleanor Durand. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 5, at 10am in SS. Peter & Paul Church, Highland Ave., West Warwick. Burial will follow in Saint Mary Cemetery, Crompton. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jeannette's memory to A Wish Come True, 1010 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02888 or SS. Peter & Paul Church, 48 Highland Ave., West Warwick, RI 02893, would be deeply appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, Warwick.

O'ROURKE [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Wednesday 14 June 2005] New Bedford -- William F. O'Rourke, 48, of Pearland , Texas , died Monday, June 13, 2005, at his family home in New Bedford after a brief illness. Born and raised in New Bedford , he was the son of the late John B. and Margaret G. ( Lyons ) O'Rourke. He lived in Texas for many years. He was a graduate of Bishop Connolly High School , Boston College and St. Mary's Law School in San Antonio , Texas . Mr. O'Rourke was an attorney who practiced law in Houston for many years. Survivors include his former wife, Carole Snyder of Pearland; a son, Liam O'Rourke of Pearland; a daughter, Katylyn O'Rourke of Pearland; a brother, James T. O'Rourke of New Bedford ; and a sister, Louise O'Rourke of New Bedford . He was the brother of the late John E. O'Rourke. His funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St .

O'ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 19 June 2005] O'Rourke, James J., 92, of Baltimore Avenue, died Friday at Home & Hospice Care of RI-Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Margaret (Harty) Kenney O'Rourke and the late Genevieve F. (Brown) O'Rourke and the late Theresa V. (Russillo) Stearns O'Rourke. Born in Providence , a son of the late Terence and Mary E. (Connor) O'Rourke Morning, he had lived in Narragansett for the past 15 years. Mr. O'Rourke was the chairman of James J. O'Rourke, Inc., an electrical construction firm. He founded the company in 1946 and remained active until he retired in 1979. He was a former chairman of the Providence Building Board of Review, and a former chairman of the Rhode Island State Building Code Commission. He was governor of the RI and Southeastern Massachusetts chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association. He was a proud member of IBEW-Local 99 for over 50 years. He was a WWII Army veteran, and served as a Master Sergeant with the 23rd Coast Artillery. He was a member of the Serra International, a catholic layman's group to promote priestly vocations for 45 years. He served the organization in many capacities at both local and international levels including Trustee, Secretary, President and District Governor. He also was a trustee for the Bishop McVinney Foundation in the Diocese of Providence for many years. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, James J. O'Rourke, Jr., Esq. of Somerset and William F. O'Rourke of Warwick, three grandchildren, Christopher, Megan E., and Jennifer K. O'Rourke; his stepchildren Robert Stearns, Martha Parker, Elizabeth DuBois, J. Ryder Kenney, Esq., Margaret Driscoll, Denis, Paul, and Edward 'Ted' Kenney, and Dorothy Mahoney as well as many nieces, nephews, and step grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Charles P. O'Rourke and Mary C. Fortier. His funeral will be Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd. , Warwick . Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 866 Pt. Judith Rd., (Rt. 108) Narragansett. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery . Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bishop Russell J. McVinney Memorial Fund, c/o Diocese of Providence, 1 Cathedral Square , Providence , RI 02903 in his memory will be appreciated. 

O'ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 6 July 2005] O'Rourke, C. Justin, 80, of Columbia Avenue , a retired field engineer for Narragansett Electric and partner of the former O'Rourke Travel, died Monday at Kent Hospital . He was the beloved husband of Winnie A. (Cunningham) O'Rourke. Born in Providence , he was the son of the late Dr. Patrick I. and Elizabeth L. (Durrigan) O'Rourke, he lived in Providence before moving to Warwick in 1961. Mr. O'Rourke worked for Narragansett Electric for 32 years retiring as a Field Engineer in 1988. He was a WWII Army veteran and a communicant of St. Peter Church, he was a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Warwick Council, a member of the AOH, Warwick Division and the PAC. He enjoyed traveling and visiting the family home in Ireland . He was the beloved father of John F. O'Rourke, C. Justin O'Rourke, Jr. and Michael J. O'Rourke, Sr. Beloved uncle of William J. Leonard and Patricia W. (Leonard) Charland. Beloved grandfather of Michael J., Darcy A., Devin J. F., Christopher K., Kailey W., Kara A., and Lucas I. O'Rourke. Brother of L. E. Linus O'Rourke, Martha M. Hynes and the late J. I. Cletus and Dr. A. Joseph O'Rourke. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter Church, Fair St. at 10 AM. Burial with Full Military Honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery , Cranston . Visiting hours Thursday 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the St. Peter School Building Fund, 350 Fair St. , Warwick , RI 02888 will be appreciated.

O’ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 18 Aug 2005] O'Rourke, Raymond J., 78, of Crestwood Drive , a retired foreman for New England Telephone Co. and NYNEX for 30 years, retiring in 1988, died Tuesday at home. He was the beloved husband of Adele M. (Ballard) O'Rourke. They celebrated thier 53rd wedding anniversary in April of this year. Born in Providence , a son of the late James and Maria (Moran) O'Rourke, he lived in West Warwick for 48 years. Mr. O'Rourke was a WWII Navy veteran, serving on the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt and was an avid golfer and active member of St. Joseph Church , West Warwick . He was the beloved father of Michael P. O'Rourke, Catherine M. Ferraresi, David P. O'Rourke, John E. O'Rourke and Ellen J. Fournier. He was the brother of Ann Blinkhorn, Lillian Silvia and the late Br. Bernard Francis, James, Howard, Charles, Edward and Francis O'Rourke. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Avenue , Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Church , Providence St., West Warwick . Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter . Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. Memorial contributions to the VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane , Warwick , RI 02886 will be appreciated.

O’ROURKE [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Sunday 14 May 2006] Pompton Plains, N.J. — Mary Rita O'Rourke, died Wednesday May 10, 2006 at Renaissance Gardens Nursing Home in Pompton Plains, N.J. after a brief Illness. Survivors include a sister, Catherine Owen of Oakland, N.J.; 3 nephews, David Owen of Florida, and Mark and Dennis Owen of New Jersey; a niece, Catherine Mary Dangoia of Bridgewater, MA. She is also survived by 2 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews. Ms. O'Rourke was born in New Bedford, MA., but lived most of her life in New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Catherine (Lawrence) and Lieutenant John O'Rourke of the New Bedford Police Department. She was an advertising and marketing director for American Cyanamid Company, in Wayne New Jersey for 45 years. Her funeral will be held Monday May 15, 2006 from the Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James, on County St. at 10 A.M. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Monday morning 8:30-9:30 A.M.

O’ROURKE [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Wednesday 19 July 2006] South Yarmouth -- Terrence J. “Terry” O'Rourke, 64, of South Yarmouth, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006 at his home. Mr. O'Rourke was born in Providence. He was a graduate of St. Raphael's Academy in Pawtucket, Class of 1959. He also attended the University of Rhode Island. He was employed by the Augat Incorporated in Mashpee and ILT in West Dennis. He worked at Texas Instruments, Anson Motors and the Attleboro Workshop in Attleboro, and the Nauset Workshop in Mashpee. Mr. O'Rourke moved from Attleboro to South Yarmouth in 1978. While in Attleboro, he coached Little League Baseball and youth hockey. He loved greyhounds and volunteered at Raynham/Taunton Greyhound Park. He enjoyed the beach and the trips he would take with his wife to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos. He was an avid sports fan. He also had a great sense of humor. He loved wolves. Mr. O'Rourke's favorite place to be was in his own house, in his own chair with his TV. He loved The Three Stooges and made everyone feel happy just being around him. He was loved by everyone who knew him, and he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his mother, Vivian (Pariseau) O'Rourke, and her late husband John O'Rourke. He was the loving husband of Ann (Stelmack) O'Rourke; the beloved father of Sean O'Rourke of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., and Kathleen O'Rourke of West Yarmouth and the late Kevin M. O'Rourke; and the brother of Maureen Hevey of Pawtucket. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Kevin Chase, Ryan, Patrick, Matthew, Molly and Sarah O'Rourke. Services and burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to Greyhound Pets of America, 35 Ceder Road, Avon, MA 02322. Arrangements by the Hallett Funeral Home, South Yarmouth. 

O'ROURKE (CARROLL) [Providence RI Journal, Monday 11 Sep 2006] O'Rourke, Clare A. (Carroll), 90, homemaker, died on September 10, 2006 at Pawtuxet Village Harborside, Warwick. She was married for 62 years to the late Clement A. O'Rourke. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Clara S. (Degnan) Carroll and had lived in Edgewood in Cranston since 1957. She was a graduate of Hope High School and Katharine Gibbs School in Providence where she attained high honors. She was a devoted wife and mother, a wonderful cook and gifted pianist. She was a Past President of the Cleary School Auxiliary in Providence and a communicant of St. Paul's Church in Edgewood. Mrs. O'Rourke is survived by her daughter Ann (Nancy) Smith of Warwick, RI and Jupiter, FL, daughter Clare C. McNiff of Columbia, MD and daughter-in-law Hazel M. O'Rourke, wife of the late Thomas C. O'Rourke of Cranston, nine grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren. Friends and family may call on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. with funeral on Wednesday at 9 a.m. from Monahan, Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman St., Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday in St. Paul's Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Should friends desire, donations in her memory may be made to: Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI. 

O'ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Monday 16 April 2007] O’Rourke, Peter A., 73, of Coyle Lane, passed away Saturday at the Jane Brown Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of 43 years to Joan C. (Hull) O'Rourke. Born in Providence, a son of the late Ambrose and Helen (Coyle) O'Rourke, he had lived in Hope for over 40 years. Peter was a Providence County Deputy Sheriff for 28 years before retiring in 1989. He was a member of Council #94, the Pawtuxet River Authority and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Steven, Ronald and Peter O'Rourke, a sister, Jacqueline Ingham and brother-in-law Herbert, and was the brother-in-law of Carmino and Thelma Bianco. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:00 am from the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Coventry with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in SS Peter and Paul Church, West Warwick. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. 

O’ROURKE [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 27 May 2007] O'Rourke, Joseph P., Major RI State Police, Ret., 82, of Friendly Road, died Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Eleanor M. (Garriety) O'Rourke. Born in Providence, a son of the late Constantine J. and Elizabeth (Mannion) O'Rourke, he had been a Cranston resident since 1956. Mr. O'Rourke served on the RI State Police for 23 years retiring with the rank of Major in 1969. He later worked for the Providence Housing Authority for 10 years retiring in 1991. He was a WW II Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Anthony and the USS Ault. He is survived by four sons, Michael D. O'Rourke and his wife Linda of Warwick, Coventry Police Chief Brian J. O'Rourke and his wife Donna, Barry A. O'Rourke of East Providence, and Kevin T. O'Rourke of West Warwick. He was the grandfather of Katie and Daniel Carlson, Anne, Caitrin and Conor O'Rourke. He was the father-in-law of Donald C. Carlson. He was the father of the late Maureen A. Carlson and brother of the late Constantine, Charles and Rose O'Rourke and Catherine Hammond. His funeral will be Tuesday at 8 AM from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Matthew Church, Elmwood Avenue, Cranston at 9 AM. Calling hours Monday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to 'Breast Cancer 3-Day', c/o Katie Carlson, 65 Walnut Drive, East Greenwich, RI 02818 will be appreciated. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. 

O’ROURKE (MAGUIRE) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 2 Sept 2007] O’Rourke, Judith B. (Maguire), age 58, of Hollywood, FL passed away on August 29, 2007 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. A resident of 17 years coming from Providence, RI. Pre-deceased by parents Donald and Anna C. Maguire and brother Donald Maguire. Survived by husband James, son James, Jr.; daughter Michelle Ryckman; brothers Kenny and Harold Maguire; sisters Ann St. Laurent, Donna Petrarca and Janice Johnston; grandchildren Ryan, Taylor and Matthew. Memorial Mass Friday, September 7, 2007, 10:30 AM at Little Flower Catholic Church in Hollywood, FL. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Susan G. Komen for the Cure; 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244. Arrangements by: Panciera Memorial Home, 4200 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33021. 

O’ROURKE (O’KEEFE) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 10 Oct 2007] O'Rourke, Lillian M., 80, died October 8, 2007 at Hebert Nursing Home, Smithfield. She was the wife of Thomas F. O'Rourke. They were married September 11, 1954. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Edward T. and Anna C. (Murphy) O'Keefe. She was a resident of Smithfield since August 1961. Lillian was employed as a telephone operator with the former New England Telephone and Telegraph, now Verizon, in Providence for several years before retiring. Besides her husband, she is survived by four children, Thomas F. Jr. of Smithfield, Anne T. Baumlin of Ashland, NH, Margaret M. Smith of North Providence, and Mark E. of Umatilla, FL and seven grandchildren. She was sister of the late Edward T. O'Keefe and Cecelia O'Keefe Bessenaire. Visitation and funeral will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church. Burial will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lillian's memory made to St. Michael Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 would be greatly appreciated. 

ORTIZ (HOGAN) [Providence RI Journal, Thursday 6 March 2008] Ortiz, Betty (Hogan) 66, of Sunny Cove Drive died Tuesday at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of Hector F. Ortiz, Sr. to whom she was married for 47 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William E. and Agnes E. (Keegan) Hogan, Sr., she had been a Warwick resident for the past 36 years. Mrs. Ortiz was the office manager for the Terra Nova Marble and Granite Company for 5 years before retiring in 2005. Besides her husband she leaves 2 daughters, Lynda E. Ortiz and Lisa M. Bourgault; 1 son, Hector F. Ortiz, Jr. all of Warwick, 2 brothers, William E. Hogan, Jr. of Narragansett and Kenneth A. Hogan of Warwick, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Her funeral will be Saturday at 8AM from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Gregory the Great Church, Cowesett Road, Warwick at 9AM. Calling Hours Friday 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to the American Diabetes Assoc. 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903 will be appreciated. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. 

O'SHEA (New Bedford MA Standard Times, Friday 8 July 2005] Boston -- Joseph T. O'Shea, 70, of High Street, Taunton, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at New England Medical Center in Boston after a long illness. He was the husband of Barbara (Estes) O'Shea. Born in Paterson , N.J. , he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Henrietta O. (Obaytek) O'Shea. He attended school in Paterson , N.J. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Taunton . He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a firefighter and an emergency medical technician in Lakeville and retired as a tri-captain. He also was a warehouse foreman for more than 30 years at Raytheon Co. in North Dighton . Survivors include his widow; three sons, James P. O'Shea and Kenneth M. O'Shea, both of Lakeville, and Gary T. O'Shea of Warren , RI ; a sister, Pauline Irving of Burke , Va. ; a brother, Louis O'Shea Of Manchester, N.J.; an aunt, Geraldine Obaytek of Newton , N.J. ; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be at 7:30 a.m. Monday at O'Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, Taunton , with a Mass at 8:30 at St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Square, Taunton . Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. in Massachusetts National Cemetery , Bourne. 

O'SHEA (BARRETT) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 21 June 2006] O'Shea, Rita M. (Barrett) 91, of Pompano Beach, Fla. and Cranston, RI died Monday June 19 at home, in Cranston. Rita was born in New York City the daughter of the late Anne and Thomas Barrett. She was a loving wife of the late James P. O'Shea, former RIC Professor. She was educated by the Madames of the Sacred Heart, Fordam University in NY, NY, URI and RIC. Mrs. O'Shea had worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., the New York State Historical Society in Cooperstown, NY, Albany Medical School and Oswego Hospital. She had worked at the RI State House for 10 years in the Legislative Council, and was office manager in the Legislative Press for the Speakers of the House. She was a member of the Smithfield, RI Zoning Board, League of Women Voters, and St. Philip's Rosary Guild. After retiring to Florida in 1978 she was a literacy teacher, a member of St. Gabriel's Church in Pompano Beach, Florida where she was a member of the Parish Council Finance Committee and a Eucharistic Minister. She had volunteered for many charitable organizations throughout her life. She is survived by her sons James Patrick, and his wife Susan, Michael and his wife Debbie, and daughter Mary Anne Johanson and her husband Howard. She had 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She leaves her sister, Lynn Oswald of NY. She was the sister of the late Neal, Thomas, Mary, and Anna Barrett. She is survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews as well as friends from RI, Florida and New York. Visiting hours will be held Thursday June 22, 2006 5-7 PM in 'Woodlawn' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday June 23 at 11 AM in St. Anne's Church, Nyack, NY. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of RI, Pawtucket Office. 

O’SHAUGHNESSY [Fall River MA Herald News, Friday 5 Aug 2005] O’Shaughnessy -- Michael O. "Mikey O" age 58, of Fall River . Husband of Janice (Pieri) O’Shaughnessey Son of Margaret D. "Peg" (McDonald) and the late Owen P. O’Shaughnessey, Father of Taylor M. and Elyse T. O’Shaughnessey. Brother of Mrs. Michael (Patricia) Hebda and Frances O’Shaughnessey. Also survived by 3 children from a previous marriage: Scott, Colleen, and Keri all of CA. Funeral Monday, August 8, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St. Fall River. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM. In Lieu of Flowers Donations made to The O’Shaughnessey Family Fund c/o P.O.Box 9132 Fall River , MA 02720.

O'SHAUGHNESSEY (McDONALD) [Fall River MA Herald News, Saturday 1 Dec 2007] Margaret D. “Peg” (McDonald) O’Shaughnessey age 87 of Somerset formerly of Fall River died Wed. Nov. 27, 2007 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was wife of the late Owen P. O’Shaughnessey. Born in Fall River the daughter of the late Michael A. McDonald and the late Mary M. (Cullen) McDonald, she was a 1937 graduate of Durfee High School and a member of the Durfee Parents Sports Boosters.  Peg was a member and Past Commander of the Ladies Auxiliary of the DAV Post. She was employed as a receptionist for the late Dr. Joseph Rockett for over 20 years. For a short period of time she worked at the Naval Ordinance at Newport Naval Base. She has been a resident of Somerset for 37 years where she was a member of the Somerset Seniors singing group. While living in Fall River she was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church where she was a member of the Sacred Heart Seniors and Past President of the Sacred Heart Women’s Guild. Mrs. O’Shaughnessey is survived by two daughters Patricia M. Hebda and her husband Michael F. of Swansea and Frances M. O’Shaughnessey of Somerset; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late Michael O’Shaughnessey. Her funeral will be held on Monday December 3, 2007 at 8am from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan 866 County St., Somerset followed by a Funeral Mass at 9am in Sacred Heart Church Linden St., Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 3 to 7pm. Donations in her honor to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northhampton, MA 01061 or to the Alheimer’s Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Burial will be Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne.

OSTIGUY (REARDON) [Providence RI Journal, Friday 16 May 2003] Lincoln - Joan T. (Reardon) Ostiguy, 68, of Garden Drive, a former teacher, died yesterday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of Arthur J. Ostiguy. They had been married for 43 years. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Edward J. and Mary (Keenan) Reardon, she had lived in Lincoln for 36 years. She had been employed as a school teacher in both the Pawtucket and Lincoln School Departments. She had taught at the former East Avenue Elementary School. She was a graduate of the former Rhode Island College of Education, and a member of St. Jude Women's Guild. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Steven Ostiguy of Lincoln; two daughters, Lori Wasserman of Attleboro and Lynn Ostiguy of Pawtucket; and two grandsons. She was the sister of the late Edward J. Reardon Jr. and Mary K. Reardon. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 8:45 a.m. from Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Jude Church, Front Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket.

OSTROWSKI (GRIFFIN) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 25 Jan 2006] Ostrowski, Nancy (Griffin), 62, of Cranston, died Saturday at home. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of George Griffin of Cranston and the late Pearl (Perry) O'Connor. Besides her father, she leaves three sons, Walter 'Butch' Ostrowski of Warwick, Kenneth and Michael Ostrowski both of Cranston; a daughter, Melissa Webster and her husband Kevin of Cranston; three sisters, Judy Champagne of Scituate, Diana Pontarelli of North Providence and Georgianna Boleman of AR; 16 loving grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass on Thursday at 10 AM in St. Anne's Church, Cranston St., Cranston. Arrangements by A. Tarro & Sons Funeral Home. \

O'SULLIVAN [Providence RI Journal, Friday 23 June 2006] O'Sullivan, Barbara J., 69, of Smith Street, died Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in North Providence, the daughter of the late Philip O'Sullivan and Jeanette (Martin) O'Sullivan Plante, she had lived most of her life in North Providence before moving to Providence several years ago. Miss O'Sullivan had worked as an assembler for the Coro Jewelry Company for many years. She also worked in the housekeeping department at Providence College for 10 years. She retired in 1999. She was a communicant of St. Patrick Church. She is survived by two cousins Ruth F. Salvati of North Providence, and Richard A. St. Germain of Johnston, and a step brother Edward Plante of Chepachet. Her funeral will be Saturday at 9am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith Street. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation Friday 5-7pm. 

OTIS (CONNELL) [Fall River MA Herald News, Sunday 22 May 2005] Otis (Connell) -- J.B. "Barbara", May 21, 2005, wife of the late Alfred R Otis, sister of Wesley S Connel Jr, and the late Jon S Connell, and Ann Louise Romano. Aunt of 3 nephews, 1 niece, a great niece and great great niece. Her funeral will be Tuesday at 9:00am from the Hebert-Hathaway Funeral Home, 945 S. Main St., Fall River, followed by a Requiem Eucharist at 10:00am in St Mark Episcopal Church 125 Mason St Fall River. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours Monday from 4-7 pm Gifts in her memory can be sent to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen Street Framingham MA 01701-9373.

O'TOOLE (TURNER) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Saturday 11 Jan 2003] of Plainville, and formerly of Rosindale, Jan. 10, 2003. Mabel Frances (Turner) O'Toole, beloved widow of William Henry O'Toole, and loving mother of Ellen Conlon of Plymouth, Greta Barrett of Walpole, and Patricia Campbell of W. Roxbury. Dear sister of Sr. Mary Greta CSJ, of Fontbonne Hall, Framingham, and devoted grandmother of Michelle Conlon of Boston, Kimberly Conlon of Dover, NH and U.S. Army Lt. Sean Barrett of Ft. Campbell, Ky. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the RJ ROSS FUNERAL HOME, 135 South Street, Route 1A, Wrentham Centre, on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at 10 a.m. in St. Martha's Church, 277 South St., Route 1A, Plainville, MA 02762. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Martha's Church.

O'TOOLE (MITCHELL) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Monday 2 Aug 2004] Middleboro -- Kathryn R. (Mitchell) O'Toole, 84, of Middleboro died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at Montgomery Home, where she resided for the past few years. She was the widow of Kenneth V. O'Toole, who died in 1995. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Kelleher) Mitchell, she resided in Middleboro for most of her life. She graduated from Middleboro High School in 1936. Mrs. O'Toole was a member of Sacred Heart Church and its first Parish Pastoral Council. She had been a prefect for Soldality of Our Lady. She was a member of the Mitchell Memorial Club and the Cabot Club/GFWC. She served on the Girl Scout Council and the School Committee from 1961 to 1967. She was a men's shoe stylist at Plymouth Shoe Co. from 1936 to 1947, when she got married. She worked at Mayflower Co-operative Bank from 1970 to 1981. She enjoyed retirement with her family and friends. Survivors include her five children, Kathleen Hinds and her husband, Dan, of Rochester, Michael O'Toole and his wife, Carol-Jean, of Marston Mills, Kenneth O'Toole and his wife, Diana, of Tewksbury, Patricia O'Toole of Sandwich and Terence O'Toole of Shrewsbury; 14 grandchildren, Michele Forcier and her husband, Steve, Michael Gerrior and his wife, Lisa, Gina Philie and her husband, Scott, Dan Hinds and his wife, Jeanne, Nathaniel O'Toole Znotin, and Barnaby, Grace, Madeline, Tristan, Jim, Nancy, Sean, Shannon, Teren O'Toole; eight great-grandchildren, Kyle and Courtney Forcier, Gregory Gerrior, Kimberly and Zachary Hinds, and Tyler, Bryttany and Margaret Philie; a sister, Elizabeth (Mitchell) Varney of Middleboro; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was the sister of the late Marian (Mitchell) Woronicz, and Paul, Irving, Arthur, Harry and Donald Mitchell. Her funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday from the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Centre Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.

O'TOOLE [Providence RI Journal, Monday 4 July 2005] O'Toole, Eugene L. 'Gray Wolf', age 88, died July 2 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Hazelle (Dillon) O'Toole, they had been married for 65 years. Born in Providence a son of the late Alexander Joseph and Adelaide (Madell) O'Toole. Mr. O'Toole was an Interstate Trucker. He was a member of the Caterack Vol. #2 Fire Company Lakewood, the Warwick Fireman's Assn. and the IWORI. Besides his wife he is survived by four children, Patricia McGuire, Eugene, Michael and Brian O'Toole, 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Marion Kay, George Waldron, Edith Hallock, Alexander O'Toole and Avis Cassidy. Friends may call at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, Monday July 4th from 5-7 PM. Kindly omit flowers.

O’TOOLE [ Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 28 Sep 2005] O’Toole -- M. Claire, September 25, 2005. Daughter of the late Stephen O’Toole and the late Jenny (Welker) O’Toole. Friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass on Friday September 30, 2005 at 9:00 AM in St. Mary’s Cathedral Spring St. Fall River . Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery . Arrangements are in the care of the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place , 178 Winter St., Fall River .

O'TOOLE [Taunton MA Daily Gazette, Monday 19 Nov 2007] Taunton - Joseph Michael O’Toole, a Taunton resident for over 27 years, died on Saturday, November 17, 2007, at Morton Hospital and Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was 47 years of age. He resided on Prospect Street in Taunton. Joseph was born in Boston in March of 1960, son of Elizabeth (Matusak) O'Toole and the late James O'Toole. He was employed for many years as a forklift operator for Space Metal Buildings. He had also worked as a delivery ven- dor for the Pepsi Cola Co. He was a graduate of Taunton High School, the class of '78. He enjoyed sports such as hockey, boxing, hiking and canoeing. In addition to his mother, Joseph is survived by two daughters; Nicole Lynne O’Toole of New Bedford and Renae Elizabeth O’Toole of Watertown, NY, also by one brother; James O’Toole of Taunton. He was also brother of the late Donna Marie O’Toole and Darlene Jones. He was the fiance of Anne Caron of Taunton. He also leaves one niece and two nephews. Donations in Jo- seph’s name can be made to the charity of one’s choice. At his request, funeral services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Taunton Funeral Home, 8 Crapo Street, off Tremont Street. J. Kevin Corbett, director. 

OTTO (DAILEY) [Attleboro MA Sun Chronicle, Tuesday 21 Mar 2006] Norwood-- Pauline Margaret Otto, 78, of Day Street, Norwood, formerly of Wareham and Attleboro, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, died Sunday, March 19, 2006 at home. She was the beloved wife of 55 years of Carl Edward Otto. Born in Fall River on July 25, 1927, Mrs. Otto was a daughter of the late Chester and Margaret (Winn) Dailey. She was raised in Fall River and later in North Attleboro, and was a graduate of North Attleboro High School, Class of 1946. Mrs. Otto was employed at the former Burst Range Valve Company in Attleboro, now Brandon Industries, for 20 years, retiring in the spring of 1994. Earlier she was employed as a telephone operator for the former New England Telephone Company on Bank Street in Attleboro. A resident of Norwood the past two years, Mrs. Otto formerly resided 10 years in Wareham and 44 years in Attleboro. The greatest joy in her life was her children and in later years her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Otto also enjoyed traveling, reading, bowling and camped for a decade at the Bourne Scenic Park in Bourne. In addition to her beloved husband, Carl, Mrs. Otto is survived by two daughters: Carlene M. Ferris and her husband Roger M. Ferris of Norwood, Susan M. LeFrancois and her husband Ray LeFrancois of Attleboro; three sons: David M. Otto Sr. and his wife Lynn-Su Otto of Attleboro, Glenn H. Otto and his wife Bonnie Otto of Plainville and Peter C. Otto and his wife Lisa Otto of Rehoboth; eight grandchildren: Thomas E. Burke III and his wife Sheryl Burke, Nicole Otto, Christopher C. Hanson, David M. Otto Jr., Jessica Otto, Shannon Otto, Megan Otto and Derrick Otto; and two great-grandchildren: Hannah Burke and Nicholas Mercer. A funeral will be conducted on Thursday, March 23 at 8 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St. Attleboro, followed at 9 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St., Attleboro celebrated by the Rev. David A. Costa. Relatives and friends are cordially invited. Following the funeral Mass, an invitation is extended for all to return with the family to the St. John Hospitality Center for a time of friendship and fellowship. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in the Veterans Administration National Cemetery of Massachusetts, McArthur Boulevard, Bourne. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to: The Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

OUELLETTE (SULLIVAN) [Fall River MA Herald News, Wednesday 29 Oct 2003] Passed away October 27, 2003, Elaine M. (Sullivan) Ouellette. She was the wife of Ronald R. Ouellette. Mother of Tiffany Morgado and Kara-Lynn Morgado. Sister of Daniel Sullivan, Raymond Sullivan, Christine Cusick, Debra Breault, Robin DoRego. Grandmother of Jailei Sciaraffa and Jade Sciaraffa. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Thursday at 9:00 AM from the South Coast Funeral Home, 1555 Pleasant St., Fall River followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Notre Dame de Lourdes, 529 Eastern Ave., Fall River. Calling hours Wednesday 5-8 PM.

OUIMETTE (BYRNES) [Providence RI Journal, Wednesday 26 Dec 2007] Ouimette, Clare M. (Byrnes) 80, of Woonsocket, died Sunday, December 23, 2007 in St. Antoine Residence, No. Smithfield. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Louise (Maguire) Byrnes. She lived in Woonsocket for forty-eight years and was a 1950 graduate of Rhode Island College with a Bachelor's Degree in Teaching. Mrs. Ouimette worked thirty-three years as a Second Grade Teacher for the Woonsocket School System, retiring in 1994. She was a communicant of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, where she had taught CCD for ten years, and was also a member of the Woonsocket Teachers Guild. She is survived by four sons, Stephen E. Ouimette of Mauldin, SC, Michael L. Ouimette of Woonsocket, James P. Ouimette of No. Smithfield and Thomas B. Ouimette of Portland, OR, a daughter, Carol A. McCourt of Lincoln and eight grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 9AM from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 So. Main St., Woonsocket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 1409 Park Ave., Woonsocket. Burial will be private. Calling hours are Friday from 5-8PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Woonsocket Teachers Guild Scholarship Fund, 1 Cumberland Plaza, Ste. 2A, Woonsocket, RI 02895. 

OWEN [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Wednesday 19 July 2006] New Bedford — George E. Owen Jr. of New Bedford, died Sunday, July 16, 2006, unexpectedly at home. He was the son of George E. Owen Sr. of Dartmouth and the late Angelina Puyana Owen. A graduate of Dartmouth High School class of 1969, he attended Bridgewater State College for a short time before attending and graduating from Rhode Island Trade School. He worked for a number of years at Davis and Tripp in Padanaram before running his own Snap-an-Tools dealership. He then worked in sales for John Hancock Insurance Company and most recently for Help-You-Insure Insurance Agency. Throughout his life, George maintained a high degree of interest in hunting, camping, fishing and backpacking as well as martial arts where he attained a 4th Degree Black Belt in Bill Aguiar's organization. He leaves two sons, George E. Owen III and Patrick Owen both of Marion, his father George E. Owen Sr. and his brother David Owen both of Dartmouth. According to his wishes, his ashes will be scattered at the top of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. Arrangements are with the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford. 

OWEN (O’ROURKE) [New Bedford MA Standard Times, Thursday 9 August 2007] Wayne, New Jersey — Catherine Cecilia Owen, age 90, died August 5, 2007, at Oakland Care Center. She was the beloved widow of Bernard Reginald Owen who passed away in 1969. She was the loving mother of David Michael Owen of FL., Mark Daniel and Dennis Patrick Owen of NJ., and Catherine Dangoia of Bridgewater, MA. She was the sister of the late Mary Rita O'Rourke. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren. Mrs. Owen was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Kelly) O'Rourke. She was born in New Bedford and lived in this area until 1943 when she moved to Buffalo, NY with her husband. She then moved to New Jersey in 1972 until the present. She was employed by Pediatric Associates in Wayne, NJ, as a Medical Technician. She was a former Grand Regent of the Catholic Daughters of America; she was a member of the Daughters of Isabella in New Bedford, as was her Mom, and the Medical Technologists Society. Her funeral will be held Friday, August 10th, from the Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. James Parish, on County St., at 9:30 A.M. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be 8:30 A.M. prior to Mass. 

OWENS (FLEMING) [Newport RI Daily News, On-line Obituaries, Feb 2008] Middletown - Monica C. Owens, our dear Aunt Monnie, died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, February 3, 2008. Monica was born on November 16, 1906 to William and Catherine Dunn Fleming and married Francis J. Owens a.k.a.: “Frankie” or “Skuppy” in 1942. Monica is predeceased by her parents and husband, as well as her sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy “Dot” and John J. Flynn, her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Millie Fleming, and her nephew and his wife, Barry and Pat Fleming. Monica leaves many family members to cherish the memory of her exceptional 101 years on this earth, including her nephews and their wives: John J. and Mary Taylor Flynn of Coronado, CA and William S. and Lynn Egan Flynn of Newport; as well as her five grandnieces and their families: Erin, Waldemar, Kevin, and Oliver Jantz of Munich, Germany; Chyleene, Jack, Meghan, Kelsey, and Cate O’Connor of Middletown, RI; Keely, Paul, Micaela, Caroline, and Keenan Connery of West Hartford, CT; Deirdre, Tim, Connor, Maggie, and Monica Shope of Chesapeake, VA; and Tara and Brian Frates of Santa Monica, CA. Monica is a graduate of Rogers High School and received her bachelor’s degree in education from the Rhode Island Teachers’ College. Monica taught in Newport County Public Schools. There was nothing Monica loved more than sharing a meal with dear friends and family. Her easy smile, kind demeanor and the grace with which she accepted life’s challenges and enjoyed life’s blessings struck all that knew her. Monica will be missed terribly; Newport will never be the same without her. Monica’s beautiful life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, February 9, 2008, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery, Browns Lane, Middletown. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 8, 2008, from 4-6 p.m. at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church, P.O. Box 547, Newport, RI 02840 or to the Visiting Nurse Services of Rhode Island and Bristol Counties, Hospice Program, P.O. Box 690, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Arrangements are with the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840.

OXLEY (KELLY) [Providence RI Journal, Tuesday 24 June 2003] South Kingstown - Helen J. "Cunnie" (Kelly) Oxley, 85, of Kingstown Road, and formerly of Parkway Drive, Warwick, and Martin Street, Pawtucket, a retired teacher, died yesterday at South County Hospital, Wakefield. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Oxley. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Malachi E. and Loretta (Burns) Kelly. Mrs. Oxley had been a teacher in the Pawtucket School Department for several years, and later had taught for the Warwick School Department, at Oakland Beach Elementary School, until retiring in 1970. She was a 1938 graduate of the former Rhode Island College of Education, now Rhode Island College, where she was crowned the May Queen in her senior year. She leaves five daughters, Lorel M. Kelly of Fairfield, Conn., Joanne E. Fitzmaurice of Alexandra, Va., Gerarda Holden of Westerly, Mary Elizabeth Horton of Wakefield and Aurelie A. May of Matthews, N.C.; two sisters, Anita Wims of Narragansett and Geraldine Hoyt of Wakefield; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. She was the sister of the late John, Malachi J., Michael J., James and Loretta M. Kelly, Mary Cahill and Barbara J. Pelletier. The funeral will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. from the Cheetham Mortuary, 1012 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Teresa Church, Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

OXLEY (McGLONE) [Providence RI Journal, Sunday 1 Oct 2006] Oxley, Margaret M., 86 of Borden St. Providence and formerly of Cumberland died Friday September 29, 2006 at Steere House in Providence. She was the wife of the late Benjamin H. Oxley. Born in Pawtucket daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes M. (McCarthy) McGlone She lived in Pawtucket, Cumberland and Providence throughout her life. Margaret was an assistant buyer for the New York Lace Store in Pawtucket for many years. She leaves three daughters: Patricia McDonald of Providence, Frances Arruda of Pawtucket, and Margaret DeMarco of Warwick. Six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral service in the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68 Broadway Pawtucket Tuesday at 10:00am. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 5-7pm in the funeral home.