All Obituaries

Larmer, Richard T., 87, of Coventry RI, passed away early on the morning of 12 June 2021 at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center with his loving family by his side. Born 16 January 1934 in Philadelphia PA to Joseph and Isabella (O’Donnell) Larmer, Dick was the loving husband of Shirley (Johnson) Larmer for 65 years. Together they raised four children, Rick (Cathy) of Sylvania Township OH, Karen (Jack) Daley of Coventry RI, Kristen (Bob) Barber of South Kingstown RI and Michael (Amy)...

Lavery, RSM Sister Jamesita 91, a Sister of Mercy for 72 years died on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center.  She was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Potter) Lavery and sister of the late Catherine Stawaris. She was pre-deceased by a nephew, Paul Stawaris. Sister is survived by two nephews, Mark and Andrew Stawaris, and two nieces, Ann Feldman and Mary Chudy.  Mary’s husband Carl and Sister’s grandniece, Martha are among surviving...

Ronald E. Smith, 85, of Smithfield, formerly of the Edgewood section of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, with his family by his side at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence.  He was the loving husband of Agnes R. (Williams) Smith. They had been married for 55 years.  Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was a son of the late Andrew J. and Anne B. (Robstock) Smith.  The Smith family resided in Edgewood for fifty years. Mr. Smith was a 1955 graduate of Gorton High...

TEDESCHI, Maria T. “Mary”, 101 years old, passed away peacefully at home, Monday evening, June 7, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born December 21, 1919 in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Guilia (DiCarlo) Tedeschi; sister of the late Vincenza, Gemma, Emiddio and Louis Tedeschi and her niece, Jeannette Tedeschi.  She is survived by her nephew, Thomas Tedeschi and his wife Patricia; great nieces, Paige Tedeschi and Beth (Scott) Flanagan and her...

MAYNARD-LEVESQUE, Margaret (Briand), of Coventry, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the age of 99.  She had resided in Coventry for nearly 75 years, most recently at Brookdale Senior Living and previously at Johnson’s Pond and on Boston Street in the village of Anthony. Mrs. Maynard was the wife of the late Dr. Jean Maynard, who died in 2006 and the late Lucien A. Levesque who died in 1991.  Born in Fisherville, MA on December 3, 1921, she was the...

ROMA, Antonio, “Tony”, 89, a resident of West Warwick for most of his life, passed away, Tuesday afternoon, May 25, 2021 at Alpine Nursing Home, Coventry. He was the beloved husband of Margaret L. “Peggy” (DelPadre) Roma, they had been married for thirty years and the late Dorothy (Theroux) Roma, who passed away in 1983.  Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Perry) Roma. Mr. Roma was a custodian with the West Warwick School Department for...

Yvette M. (Schenck) Oakes, 74, of Coventry, passed away, may 22, 2021 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the wife of the late Alfred Oakes.  Survived by four children, Daniel Beaulieu, Joanne Cornell, Steven Oakes and Richard Oakes. Her funeral services will be private.  

SELBY, Arline C, (Belanger), 78, formerly of Coventry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Irving Selby, they had been married for 45 years at the time of his passing.  Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Gerard and Irene D. (Penardo) Belanger.  She was a lifelong resident of the Pawtuxet Valley area. Mrs. Selby was an office clerk with Metropolitan Life Insurance...

HARPIN, Paul A., 81, of Providence, passed away, Sunday morning, May 16, 2021 at home. Born in Providence, a son of the late Mathieu J. and Irene (St. Amand) Harpin. Survived by a sister, Janet Harpin Felps in Florida. Funeral service and interment in the Harpin family plot at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Warwick were private.

MOTTA, Jesse G., 88, of West Warwick passed away peacefully on May 13, 2020 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Agnes T. Motta. They had been married for 58 years. He was born in West Warwick, RI to the late Jesse and Mary (Mello) Motta. He was predeceased by his siblings Mary Ferriera and Anna Bettencourt. Jesse served in the U.S. Army.  Following his discharge, he attended Johnson & Wales College of Business.  He joined Valley Lace Mfg., where he worked as...