All Obituaries

Dexter E Patterson Sr. loving husband of 36 years to Susan R Patterson (Papineau) of Riverside, RI.. Dexter was welcomed into Heaven on September 18th. 2023. Dexter was born November 16, 1943 ,in Pawtucket R I ,and was the son of the late James D and Grace(Goodwin) Patterson. He leaves a brother James D Patterson Jr. and sister in law Susan M Patterson of Riverside. Dexter grew up in Barrington attending Barrington schools, where he excelled in many sports. His love of sports continued on...

Jay A. Morrell, 51 of Riverside, RI passed away at home on September 6th, 2023. He was the beloved son of the late Norman Morrell and Barbara Morrell. He is survived by his mother and his six siblings – His sisters Lee Lefranc and her husband Albert, Susan Ellinwood and her husband Paul, Sandra Falcáo, his brothers Jeffrey Morrell and Paul Morrell, and sister Lori Dutra and her husband Michael. In addition, he is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews and 14 great-nieces and...

Sebastiain John Scardino of Providence, RI, originally Buffalo, NY ,passed away on August 18, 2023 at the age of 77.  Predeceased by too many - his wife of nearly 40 years, Karen (Sopko) Scardino, his mother, Georgina C. Jewell, his father, Fred J. Scardino, his brother Fred P. Scardino, his sister, Georgina M. Scardino, his brother, Joseph A. Scardino, his brother, Ward S. Scardino and his son, Fred-John Scardino. He is survived by his brother John H. (Madelyn) Scardino, his brother...

John A. Holmes, Jr. beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother died peacefully in his sleep on August 9, 2023 at the age of 74.  His remarkable life, albeit too short, was filled with family and close friends as well as a vast network of political allies and adversaries – who would undoubtedly become friends - colleagues and associates who would all agree on one simple truth:  There was no one quite like John A. Holmes, Jr. John’s life was best defined by his...

William James Rooks, of Touisset Point, Warren, died at home on July 9 at the age of 87.  He was the son of the late Webster and Jeanette (Jay) Rooks.  He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Paula (Hawkinson).  Bill grew up on Warwick Neck with his younger brothers, Frederick (deceased) and Stephen.  He graduated from Moses Brown School and Williams College.  At Williams, Bill was an Economics major, participated in Air Force ROTC, and was a member of the...

MYRTLE E. (PARKER) MCPHERSON March 1, 1935 – July 9, 2023 88 Years Old Myrtle Elizabeth (Parker) McPherson, 88, of Riverside, RI, passed away peacefully at the Hope Hospice Center in Providence, RI, on Sunday, July 9, 2023.  Myrtle was the daughter of Charles L. Parker and Emma L. Dowding, but was raised by the late William R. and Doris M (Gabbi) Arnold of Riverside. She is survived by her husband of 48 years William W. McPherson.  She also leaves three daughters, Diane...

Joan E. Tanzi, 68, of Riverside, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was an East Providence resident her entire life. Joan was the daughter of Gloria Garvin and the late Frederick Garvin. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband of 49 years Joseph C. Tanzi Sr. She also leaves three children: Nicole and her husband Jack Perry of Riverside, Joseph Jr. and his wife Michelle Tanzi of Riverside, Cindy-Lee and her husband Kenny Correia of East Providence,...

Laura Belle Lupton Swain, or "Lolly" to her friends and associates, died peacefully Wednesday at her home in Barrington, RI, with her family at her side. She was 96. Herbert Woodward Swain, her beloved husband of 68 years, predeceased her in 2011. A true California beauty, known for her love of life, her laugh, charm, and old-school “gumption,” Laura was loved by everyone who had the good fortune of knowing her. She was creative in her kitchen, her garden  and...

Robert J. Graustein 73 of Warren, RI passed away on April 22, 2023. Born in Chelsea MA.  He was the son of the late Ernest J. Graustein and Helen T. (King) Graustein Bob has resided at Waterview Condominiums in Warren since 2021.  Prior to this he  was a long time resident of Barrington, RI. Bob worked at Sherman Williams for 30+ yrs. before taking a job at  Home Depot. He retired from Home Depot as part of the MET Team, a position he really enjoyed. After attending...

Hugh Willoughby, 91, of Arnold Street, Riverside, a retired teacher and guidance counselor, died April 10, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Raymond Royce Willoughby and the late Miranda Goodrie Willoughby, Mr. Willoughby was for many years on the faculty of East Providence High School, serving in both the English and the Guidance departments. Between his two periods of employment in East Providence, he was a member of the Rhode Island...