Barbara Ann Pineault, age 82, died peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Riverview Healthcare Community in Coventry, RI. She was born in Fall River, MA, to the late Leo and Eunice Simoes, on March 8, 1936. She is survived by her husband Normand R. Pineault. They were married for 63 years, but their love story spanned more than 65. Barbara was the mother of Donna Martin of Fall River, MA; Valerie Mooney and her husband Frank Mooney of Hope, RI; and...

Carolyn J. Gaffney, 72, of Shady Valley Road, Coventry, RI, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at home. Born on April 1, 1946 in Warwick, RI, she was the wife of the late Charles F. Gaffney and the daughter of the late Zephyr and Claire (Biron) Bousquet. Carolyn was a homemaker to her loving family. Carolyn is survived by a son; Charles S. Gaffney and his wife Debbie, two brothers; Michel Bousquet and Paul Bousquet, two sisters; Susan Bousquet and Lori Gregory, five grandchildren;...

Anna “Nina” M. (Albrizio) DiPerrio passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at the Westerly Hospital in the company of her loving family on Monday October 29, 2018 at age 95. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Anthony J. DiPerrio in 2004. Mrs. DiPerrio was born in Worcester, MA on August 29, 1923, the oldest child of the late Frank and Mary (DeSantis) Albrizio. She was a graduate of Commerce High School Class of 1941 in Worcester, MA. She was initially was employed as a...

Anthony (Tony) J. Turano Sr., “The Goat,” 85, of Dayton Street, Westerly, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Karen E. (Gavitt) Turano of Westerly, his sister Gilda Colley of Texas, his sister-in-law Dorothy Turano from North Stonington, his children, Tinamarie and Peter Plenninger, Tonya Turano and Rich Hotchkiss, and Anthony Turano Jr., his grandchildren, Michael Turano-Wylie, Joshua Gentile, Andrea Turano, Destiny...

Michael W. Rhoades, 52, of Park Avenue, Warwick, RI, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. Born on July 30, 1966 in Providence, RI, he was the son of Donald and Florence (Lyons) Rhoades. Michael was an iron worker for Iron Fist Erectors, Glocester, RI for three years. Besides his parents he is survived by a son; Michael W. Rhoades, Jr., a sister; Kimberlee Pisaturo, a brother; Donald Rhoades and his wife Donna, two grandchildren, a...

Edward G. Cornell, 61, of Newell Court, Coventry, RI, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care RI, Providence, RI. Born on January 8, 1957 in Warwick, RI, he was the husband of Holly B. (Lawrence) Cornell. They were married for thirty-one years. He was the son of the late Clarence J. and Patricia A. (Chase) Cornell. Edward was a mechanic for the Town of Coventry for thirty years before retiring in 2017. Besides his wife he is survived by two children;...

John J. Lang, 92, of Ten Rod Road, North Kingston, RI, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Alpine Nursing Home, Coventry, RI. Born on April 9, 1926 he was the husband of the late Elsie (Ford) Lang and the son of the late James and Mary (Carr) Lang. John was the owner and operator of Arnold Marine, Providence, RI, for fifty years until retiring. He was a United States Veteran serving in the Korean War. John is survived by two sons; James Lang and Robert Lang, a brother; Carlo...

Ernest E. Trafford II, 58, of Providence, went to be with the Lord on October 16th 2018. Ernest was proud and honored to have served as an Army, Green Beret, special forces, airborne, medic. Most people know him as K-9 Master Trainer Ernie, with over 30 years experience training and caring for man's best friend. He was an avid bodybuilder and personal trainer with a passion for sharing health and fitness with clients, friends, and family. He enjoyed staying active and studied a variety of...

Dennis R. Burns, 63, of Main Street, Fiskeville, RI, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Bringham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA. Born on February 23, 1955 in Providence, RI, he was the husband of Victoria (Dalton) Burns. They were married for thirty-eight years. He was the son of the late Hugh Burns and Marion (Warner) Crowley. Dennis was an installation mechanic for General Dynamics Electric Boat, North Kingstown, RI, for thirty-five years. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking...

Robert M. Dennis, 82, of Carlson Street, Coventry, RI, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at Sunny View Nursing Home, Warwick, RI. Born on June 25, 1936 in Chicago, IL, he was the husband of the late Maxine F. (Coutu) Dennis and the son of the late Norman V. and Esther (Cody) Dennis. Robert was a foreman for Victor Electric, West Warwick, RI, for twenty-five years until retiring. He was a US Navy Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Robert is survived by three sons; Derrick M. Dennis,...