Leonard R. "Lenny" Berthelette, 49, passed away last Wednesday at home in Central Falls, after a very long illness. Lenny was born in Providence, a son of the late Rene J. and Shirley Ann (Larkin) Berthelette. He has lived in the Blackstone Valley area most of his life.   He leaves two sisters, Barbara Silva and her husband Wayne of Manville and Rita Girard of Wilton, Maine, nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Rene Jr. and Thomas L,...

Gregory J. Ballard, 46, of Providence tragically lost his life after suffering from a "widow-maker" heart attack early Tuesday morning on July 20, 2021. Born and raised in New York, he was the son of the late Joyce Ballard and during his teen years, he was raised by his cousin, Perinne Pint-McVey.  Gregory moved from Albany to the Bronx during the mid-late eighties to work on his Information Technology Degree. As a young gay man, this proved to be a dangerous situation given...

Michael Gagan Sr., 61, of Providence, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side at the Roger Williams Medical Center on Friday, July 16, 2021. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Barbara M. (Schupp) Gagan. He lived most of his life in Pawtucket before later moving to Providence. Michael worked with his family as an automobile mechanic for many years. He was a loyal Patriot's fan, an admirer of the American Bald Eagle, a symbol of our country...

Michael H. Fula, 43, of Fall River, MA passed away unexpectedly at the Charlton Memorial Hopsital in Fall River on Friday, July 16, 2021. Born in Cambridge on October 11, 1977, he was the youngest son of Maria A. (Sousa) Fula and the late Hermenio M. Fula. He was the beloved partner of Kasia Booker and the loving father of Skylar P. Fula.  Michael was a Master Floor Installer for Simeone Floors in Wakefield, Massachusetts, he was eventually promoted to a foreman and was a...

Rosario Cepeda, who would have been 81 years old next month, passed away at Miriam Hospital in Providence after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Carmen (Lopez) Cepeda. Born on Loiza, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Juan Cepeda Rodriguez and Marcelina Santos. Mr. Cepeda had been employed in the construction industry for several years before retiring. Besides his wife, he leaves 12 daughters, Rosa and Ninfa Cepeda of Boston, Marcelina and Ivette Cepeda of Puerto Rico, Brenda...

Joan D. Tadlock, of Central Falls, passed away June 30th at Miriam Hospital in Providence after suffering from heart disease for several years. She was born in Quebec, Canada, a daughter of the late Marie Rainville and lived most of her life in Central Falls. Joan was an elder care provider for several years.  She leaves two daughtersd, Susan Ann Tadlock of Pawtucket and Diane M. Haithcoat of Central Falls, nieces and nephews and was the Grandmother to Jace of California, Summer,...

Joshua Clark, 79, of Wood Street in Providence, peacefully transitioned to the Lord on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center. Born December 6, 1941 in Louisville, AR, he was the son of Verda Lester.  He came to Rhode Island in 2007. Joshua brought his impressive movie collection of over 500 Old Westerns with him. He was a skilled carpenter who specialized in upholstery, while working he was known to listen to the classic Blues songs of his...

Robert C. Hanson III, 26 of No. Providence, passed away June 14th at Rhode Island Hospital, the result of fall from a vehicle. He was born in Pawtucket, RI, the son of Anabella Silva of Woonsocket and Robert C. Hanson Jr. of Pawtucket. Robert was an avid video game player and he loved to eat. He also enjoyed going fishing with his friend Chad.   Besides his parents, he leaves his paternal grandfather Robert C.  Hanson Sr. his sister Amber Brackett of Woonsocket. He...

Gloria Medina, 57, of Central Falls passed away at home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Medellin, Colombia she was the loved daughter of the late Luis Medina and Teresa Rendon.  Gloria came to the United States to follow her sister and best friend, Miriam, in 1994. She was an energetic woman who showed her love for her homeland, family and friends through traditional Colombian meals, like Paella, she would hold large parties and cookouts at her...

Joseph John Oatley, 34, of Pawtucket was found at home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 by friends and family. Born in Providence, he was one of three children of Edward Oatley and Roxanne Gardner.   Joseph was a talented artist who was working on a tattoo apprenticeship- as a decorated canvas himself, he knew the importance of tattoos in this day and age. He understood the heavy burden carried by artists to produce quality pieces that could last a lifetime. Another art form that he...