All Obituaries

Mary Caffrey, RSM (formerly Sister M. Lurana) 96, a Sister of Mercy for 73 years died on Monday, May 22 at Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown.  Her friend of sixty-seven years Marjorie Mancini, RSM was with her at her death.  Mary was the daughter of the late James F. Caffrey and his wife Ida (Young) Caffrey of Pawtucket.  Mary was predeceased in death by her beloved brother Edward Caffrey. Mary is survived by the members of her Mercy community and her sister-in-law...

NOBLES, Dale F., 82, of Warwick, formerly of West Warwick, passed away Sunday morning, May 21, 2023 in Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Louise M. (Morrison) Nobles.  Born in Cortland, New York, a son of the late Herbert and Thena (Potter) Nobles. Mr. Nobles served ten years with the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era and was later employed as a security officer with North Atlantic Distribution (NORAD) in Quonset Point, North Kingstown for...

Norman T. Bedard, Jr., founder of the Parade of Lights in West Warwick, died unexpectedly February 15, 2023 at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was 76. Proud of his roots, Norman embraced his hometown traditions, building colorful and creative parade floats for the Portuguese Holy Ghost Feast in West Warwick. Although he lived in New Jersey for most of his life, he returned to his hometown each Labor Day weekend to celebrate his heritage with family and friends. He loved Labor Day...

Brian Joseph Langdon was born on September 19, 1942, in Milford, MA. He was raised in Grafton, MA, where he met Marie Danielson, the love of his life, when they were each only 12 years old. After graduating from Grafton High in 1960 and Bates College in 1964, he married Marie and together they moved to Ann Arbor, MI, where Brian earned his Master’s in Social Work at the University of Michigan. Brian’s work brought them–and eventually their two daughters–to Maine,...

MAGIERA, Joan M. (Picard), 81, of Park Street, West Warwick, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday morning, May 5, 2023. Joan was the beloved wife of David J. Magiera for sixty-one wonderful years.  She was born on January 26, 1942 to the late Rita (Picard) McCabe. She was a lifelong resident of West Warwick residing in her family homestead for most of her life. Joan was a graduate of West Warwick High...

COURNOYER, Anne M. (Carley), 92, formerly of Pawtuxet Terrace, West Warwick, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard W. Cournoyer, upon his passing they had been married for 56 years.  Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late John and Olivine (Cardin) Carley.  She was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. Mrs. Cournoyer was employed as a mender in the fishing net...

CALIRI, Yvonne (Lamoureux), 90, of Sterling, Connecticut, formerly of West Warwick, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at home. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Caliri.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William and Albina (Cardin) Lamoureux.  She was raised in West Warwick and lived in Groton, Connecticut. Mrs. Caliri was employed as a case-aide with the State of Rhode Island for twenty years until retiring in 1990.   She...

MACIAG, Loretta I. (Raposa), 93, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 in HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Maciag.  Born in West Warwick, daughter of the late Antonio and Aldea (Brouillard) Raposa.  She was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. Mrs. Maciag was employed in the textile industry with Hope valley Dye for many years before retiring.  She enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra J....

Mark A. Denice, 64, of West Warwick, passed away, Friday, April 14, 2023. Born in Warwick, a son of the late Nicholas P. and Noella (St.Germaine) Denice. Mark was the proprietor of Marden Electronics for many years. He is survived by his brother, James P. “Jim” Denice of West Warwick.  Mark also leaves his companion, Karen Threatt and was the uncle of Nicholas A. Denice and Kimberly A. Denice. For those of you who would like to attend Mark's service can contact his...

TALBOT, Steven E., 54, of West Warwick, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, he was a son of the late David A. and Virginia (Lee) Talbot.  Mr. Talbot was employed with the Construction Union, Local 271 for many years.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, swimming and playing sports. He is survived by four children, Brittany Moore, Kayla Moore, Mariah Moore and Jermaine Moore; two...