Cielo Esther Anibal-Oquendo, also known by her family as "la Poly", 71 years old of Cumberland, passed away peacefully of natural causes, surrounded by her loving family, on April 14th, 2024. She was born in Barranquilla, Colombia on May 3rd, 1952. She moved to the United States in July of 1986 with her husband and children. She worked at Murdock Webbing Inc. for most of her young life. She was a woman of dignity, strength, discipline and strong character. She enjoyed her time...

          Theresa Melton, who would have celebrated her 69th birthday on May 20th, passed away peacefully at the Phillip Hulitar Center in Providence, after an illness. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Elena Maloney and David L. Maloney, and had lived all her life in the Blackstone Valley area. She had been employed as a waitress at the former Mary Lou's Restaurant on Mineral Spring Avenue in Pawtucket. Theresa leaves, a daughter Keri Lee...

Fernando Javier Garcia, 58 of Woonsocket, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Margaro Garcia and Eduarda Rodriguez. He was the beloved husband of Rebecca Vega where together they lived in Rhode Island several years. He had been employed as a truck driver for Waste Mangement Co. as well as BFI Waste Co. for several years. Fernando graduated from a trade school in Puerto Rioco where he pursued becoming an electrician. He...

Anthony J. Barney 63, a lifelong resident of Pawtucket, passed away at his residence April 6th. He was born February 21,1961 the son of the late Elizabeth Goyette (Robidoux) and Arthur C. Barney. He is survived by his brothers, Robert Barney, Richard Barney and Dennis Robidoux. He also leaves his partner, Gloria Fedor.   Love and miss you. Anthony passed due to health problems, and he was loved and will be greatly missed by all. Lord, I know that you are the God who heals. Today I...

There has been a change in time for the Service George Alfred Chicoine, 55 of Central Falls, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home surrounded by those who love him, after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was the beloved husband of Paige Ann (Facha) Chicoine whom he shared 11 years of marriage but 40 years of partnership and friendship together. Born in Pawtucket Memorial Hospital, he was the beloved son of Joanne Kowal (toots) of Central Falls and the late George A....

Ross Lewis Parkhurst of Attleboro, MA formerly of Pawtucket passed away on March 12, 2024 following a brief illness under the care of the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, MA.  Mr. Parkhurst was 57 years old.  Born in Alhambra, CA. a son of Lewis E. Parkhurst and Thelma E. Barret.  Ross lived in Seekonk, MA until his senior year. He was a 1984 graduate of Tolman High School. He was a gentle soul, a man of faith, a fantastic artist, loved films, art, music and...

Robert S. White, 67, of Woonsocket, R.I. and formerly of Holliston, MA., passed away March 17, 2024 at the Hope Hostice Center in Providence, RI after an illness. He was the son of the late Robert J. White and Eva M. (Ash) White, previously of Tomball, TX. He was the husband of Lisa M. (Capenito) White. Robert grew up in Holliston, and attended Holliston High Schol, class of 1976. He was a 1988 graduate of U-Mass Boston, with a Masters Degree in Nursing. He was employed as a registered...

Jaime Vazquez, of Central Falls, passed away at Miriam Hospital in Providence after an illness. He was the husband of the late Francisca Vazquez who passed away in 2007.  He was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto  Rico, a son of the late Ricardo and Chana Delgardo. He has lived in the Blackstone Valley area for the last 30 years. He had been employed as a factory worker in the manufacturing industry for several years before retiring. Jaime enjoyed playing Dominoes, watching Law and...

          Debra M. Smallwood, 60, of Pawtucket passed away accidently at home on Friday, February 16, 2024. She was the wife of Allan Smallwood and had been married for 39 years. She was born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Herbert and Constance (Beaucage) Sale. Debra was the mother of two sons, Thomas and Daniel. Step-mother to Kerry and Karen. Sister of Tracey and the late Michael. She will be greatly missed by her daughter-in-law Junie and...

     Deidre Gomes Brooks, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully surrounded by those she loved most on February 12th, 2024 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence. Deidre was born in providence on January 28th, 1963 and was the daughter of Blanche Gomes.     She was kindhearted .and had a giving soul. She was a devoted member of Grace Church in East Providence for over 10 years until her illness prevented her from attending regularly.      Deidre...