All Obituaries

Lieselotte (Bendisch) Morrill, 84, of Coventry, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, May 11, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of her family. Born in Bad Nauheim, Germany, she was the beloved daughter of the late Emil and Elizabeth Bendisch. Lieselotte immigrated to the United States in the 1960s in search of new opportunities and a bright future, eventually making Rhode Island her home in the late 1980s. Lieselotte was a woman of quiet strength and deep devotion to those ...

Sister Virginia Sweeney, RSM, a Sister of Mercy for 82 years, died peacefully on May 8, 2026 at St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.  She was the daughter of the late James and Genevieve (Cade) Sweeney and the step- daughter of Anna Sweeney.  She was preceded in death by her sister Sarah (Sally) King and her brother James A. Sweeney. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Virginia entered the Sisters of Mercy in Cumberland on September 8, ...

Clifton E. “Kip” Reynolds, Jr., 86, of East Greenwich and Block Island, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, May 5, 2026, surrounded by the loving care of his family. He was the beloved husband of Barbara B. “Bobbie” (Beck) Reynolds, with whom he shared a devoted and loving marriage of nearly sixty-five years. Together they built a life centered on family, friendship, loyalty, and countless cherished memories. Born in Ossining, New York, he was the ...

Barbara was born in Providence on June 2, 1937.  Her parents were Wilfred and Veronica Marson in Coventry, RI where she shared a loving home along with two younger brothers, John and Bill.  She was active in piano, guitar and was an exceptional singer and participated in several local county fairs in the 1940’s and 50’s, displaying her singing talents and vivacious personality. Barbara graduated from Coventry High School and was employed in Arctic, West Warwick where ...

Sister Marie Lourdette Harrold, RSM A retired teacher and administrator, Sister Lourdette passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Bethany Home in Providence, RI.  Born Ann Therese Harrold, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Mitchell) Harrold and Hugh B. Harrold.  She entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 8, 1946 and professed her vows on August 16, 1952. She was a 1946 graduate of St. Xavier Academy.  She earned a B.A. from the former Catholic Teachers College, ...

Estelle F. (Cook) Toracinta, 85, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 29, 2026, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, surrounded by the comfort of compassionate care. She was the beloved wife of Richard E. Toracinta, with whom she recently celebrated their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary on April 15th—a remarkable testament to a lifetime of devotion, partnership, and enduring love. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late ...

Laurianne H. “Babe” (Beaudreau) Parenty, 89, of Coventry, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, at Bay View Rehabilitation at Scalabrini, surrounded by the comfort of compassionate care. She was the beloved wife of the late George H. Parenty, who passed away in 2003. Born in West Warwick, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ovila and Albina (Duperon) Beaudreau. Laurianne spent most of her life in the Pawtuxet Valley, where she built a home centered on ...

Sergio Ramon Mesa Sanchez, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Warwick, RI.  Sergio had a long battle with Congestive Heart failure and other conditions; his family supported, encouraged, and surrounded him during the long process. Sergio Ramon Mesa Sanchez was born on December 29, 1962, in Dominican Republic to parents Cruz and Plinio Mesa. He met his partner, who would later become his wife Leyda Santana de Mesa in 1987; and had three ...

Michael A. Lemoi, 68, of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was the husband of Bernice (Hall) Lemoi. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Norman J. and Joan H. (Joubert) Lemoi. Michael devoted many years of his life to his work as a painter in the home improvement industry, where he was known for his strong work ethic and pride in a job well done. Outside of his work, he found his greatest happiness in the simple pleasures of ...

Alfredo R. Silva, 89, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 14, 2026 at Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Maria P. (Tadeu) Silva, they had been married for 56 years. Born in Ribeira das Tainhas, Sao Miguel, Azores, a son of the late Antonio R. and Beatrice S. (Ferreira) Silva. He spent his childhood in the Azores before marrying Maria in Vila Franca in 1969.  Together, they decided to move to the United States and resided in ...