All Obituaries

Edward James Hanley III 80, of Cranston, entered into eternal life on January 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Ana M. Hanley for 56 years. He graduated from LaSalle Academy and Bryant College. Ed was a Vietnam veteran and served his country with pride. After serving in Vietnam, he was a salesman with Kraft Foods and enjoyed a successful career in sales until retiring. Ed was a passionate football and lacrosse referee, as well as a recreational ...

Scott L. Peterson 39, of Providence died peacefully in his sleep on January 6, 2026 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was born in Providence on April 13, 1986. He is survived by his mother Wendy G. Peterson, sister Angel L. (Peterson) Arefein, five children and two stepchildren: Lee, Jacob, Marley, Elias, Alexander Peterson, Christin and Christopher Torres.  He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.  He was predeceased by ...

Joan Rizzi Henderson 93, recently of St. Clare Home in Newport, died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes in Newport Hospital on January 4, 2026. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and had several roles related to her profession as a nurse. Joan, born April 17, 1932, was the only child of John J. and Ethel (McCarthy) Rothaug of Lynnbrook, Long Island. She was the widow of the late Norman W. Henderson of Weston, Connecticut, and had been previously married to the late ...

Patricia R. (McHugh) Kane 87, passed away peacefully on Monday December 29, 2025 at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of the late Margaret (Flynn) and James W. McHugh Sr. and the devoted wife of the late Vincent F. Kane with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.Pat, as she was lovingly known, attended Tyler Catholic Elementary School and later graduated from Hope High School. She began her career at Providence ...

Jacqueline E. Edwards 83, of Warwick, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday December 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  Jacqueline “Jackie” was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Beatrice (Monahan) Edwards and sister of the late Beatrice “Claire” Durning and Arlene V. O’Donnell. Jackie was adored by all who knew her. She had a charismatic smile and an infectious laugh, and she was gentle, loving, kind, and deeply ...

Sandra J. Odesky 66, of Old Oxford Road North Smithfield passed away on Sunday December 28, 2025 at Steer House in Providence after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was the wife of Michael G. Caouette. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Helen Odesky, and sister of the late Linda Malouin. Sandy worked at the US postal service in Providence for over 20 years before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved throwing a ...

Salvatore D’Amico 91, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday December 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 53 years Phyllis (Gifford) who predeceased him two years ago. Born to the late Salvatore and Josephine (Tagliaferri) D’Amico, “Sal” lived a life rooted in faith, family, and community. He was a devoted father to Salvatore Anthony D’Amico, Jr., John D’Amico and wife Tammy, and Melanie ...

Carl H. Hatfield 65, of Warwick formerly of Cranston passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2025 at Trinity Health in Woonsocket.  He was the beloved son of the late James and Edith (Bergstrom) Hatfield.   Carl was a carpenter by trade and had the expertise of working on historical homes as well as residential and commercial properties.  Due to physical disabilities, he became a dispatcher for AAA Mobile Warehousing in Cranston.  Carl was an avid sports fan following ...

Jean A. (Cornell) Nolan 90, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Thomas V. Nolan, daughter of the late James M. and Annie (Howie) Cornell and mother of the late Valerie Thomas.  She is survived by her children Carol, Danny, James Nolan, and Laurie Dias as well as six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services and burial were private

Lois N. Anderson 80, of Cranston and Snug Harbor passed away on Thursday November 13, 2025 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre. She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin L. Anderson. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alice (Johnson) and C. Norman Peterson. A life-long educator, Lois was a special education teacher in the Cranston Public Schools prior to working as a pre-school teacher at St. David’s in Cranston for over 30 years. Lois was a faithful member St. ...