All Obituaries

With deep love and sadness, we share that the world lost a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Catherine (Kay) Flaherty, on April 5, 2026. Catherine was 85. Catherine faced lung cancer with courage and grace, and it never stopped Catherine from giving the best hugs. Catherine was the heart of our home and family. Married to Thomas Flaherty for 26 years, Catherine built a warm, joyful household. Catherine was known for a hearty laugh and a good glass of wine—the kind of ...

Neville Lee (Doenges) Lassotovitch, wife, mother, grandmother, artist, passed away peacefully in her home of 50 years surrounded by family on March 23, 2026. She leaves behind her beloved husband of nearly 63 years, Peter Lassotovitch, her daughter, Heather Lassotovitch Fraser and her daughter-in-law Merrideth Wickman Lassotovitch. Sadly, son Michael Alexander Lassotovitch preceded her in death in 2025. Neville also leaves behind six grandchildren - Andrew, Colin and Annaleah Fraser of ...

David E. Adams 83, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, after a long illness. David was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Phyllis (Matthews) Adams. He was a devoted husband to his wife Carole (Singleton) Adams of Warwick, proud father of son Glen Adams and his wife Kristina of Portland, OR; daughter Pamela Adams Sharpe and her husband Christopher of Hingham, MA; and stepson William Singleton and his wife Karen of Coventry. He is also survived by brothers Jon Adams of ...

Elizabeth (Bette) Hunter Ward of Barrington, RI, passed away at 101 years old in the loving arms of her family on February 3, 2026.  She was the beloved daughter of William Hunter and Anne Levis Powell Hunter. Elizabeth was the dear sister of William Hunter and Douglas Powell Hunter. She was a cherished sister-in-law to Margaret Hunter, Lois Hunter, and Randalyn Hunter.  Bette was the widow of Robert S. Adams and LeRoy S. Ward. She is survived by her son, Peter R. Adams and ...

Thomas Ryan McDonald, “Ryan”, “Dad”, “Poppa”  Ryan McDonald passed away very unexpectedly, but peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 in Rogers, Arkansas. Ryan was born on November 3, 1944 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Burding) McDonald. He was also the loving and devoted husband of the late Roberta ( Pace ) McDonald.  Ryan was raised primarily in Barrington, ...

Johnson, Kathryn A, 88 of Riverside and formerly of Narragansett passed away peacefully on Monday January 26, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones.  She was the beloved wife of the late Carl (Sea J) Johnson. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the devoted daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Hoycyk) Gargano.  She was the sister of the late Joan Guerrero. Like many of us Kathryn lived an ordinary life, yet she was an extraordinary woman, loved by many. She was a secretary for the ...

Thomas Dunne Gidley Esquire, 91, of Bristol, Rhode Island passed away surrounded by family at Hope Hospice on Sunday, January 25.  Tom was predeceased by his parents, Edwin Lewis Gidley and Dorothy Dunne Gidley, and stepson Matthew Rohloff Vohr. Tom was the devoted husband of Betty Vohr- Gidley, MD; proud father of ; son Thomas Edwin Gidley and partner Janet, David Waterman Gidley and wife Jeanine; stepdaughter Jennifer Lynn Vohr Hurley and husband Lane; stepson Jonathan Larrison Vohr ...

Robert E. Mason (Bob, Boppa) 79,   of Barrington and Riverside died peacefully Friday January 9, 2026.  He was the husband to Deborah R. (Wass) Mason.   He was born in Providence a son of the late Edward and May (MacDuff) Mason and was a step-son of the late Royce R. Smith.   Bob graduated from East Providence High School in 1964 and received a BS Degree in Education from RIC in 1968 as an Industrial Arts Teacher.  He also graduated with ...

Peter Kanarian, 92, of Barrington, passed away peacefully at The Miriam Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Brenda Kanarian; they were married for 37 years. He was born in Pawtucket, RI, the youngest of three children.  His brother Norire Kanarian and his wife Armenouhi, and sister Anne Kazanjian and her husband Herach predeceased him.   After graduating from East Pawtucket High School, he worked at the family’s store, The Avenue ...

Carolyn "Kelly" Howe of East Providence, formerly of Barrington, passed away January 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, warmth, and an infectious laugh that her loved ones will carry with them always. A 1958 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in fashion design, she was an accomplished seamstress who ran her own business from home for many years. Her skill and artistry brought countless garments and wedding dresses to life, and her genuine care for her ...