All Obituaries

ROQUE, ELIZABETH M. “BETTY”, 90, a retired teacher died at Bethany Home Wednesday January 15, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Warren P. Roque, they had been married for 67 years. Mrs. Roque was born in Providence the daughter of James P. and Helen M. (McCarthy) Dougherty and had been a resident of Cranston since 1945. She was a graduate of St. Xavier’s Academy and Regis College.  Mrs. Roque was an elementary teacher in Warwick from 1951-1953.  She...

Grace E. (Mullin) Spellman, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday January 14, 2020 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lawrence J. Spellman, DMD. Born in Milford, MA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas F. and Cecelia (Duane) Mullin. Grace was the loving and devoted mother of Grace E. Graustein, Lawrence J. Spellman, Jr., Dorothy A. Spellman DeStefano, Donald J. Spellman, Thomas F. Spellman, Duane J. Spellman, James E. Spellman, Heather...

Grace "Ginny" V. Roberts (Guillette) 95, of Warwick, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully January 2, 2020 at the Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late William C. Roberts. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Henry A. and Grace (Bouchard) Guillette.  Ginny was a graduate of Cranston High School East Class of 1942. Mrs. Roberts was a book keeper for H.B. Alarm Systems Inc. in Warwick before retiring. She previously...

Millard, Danielle (Thurber) 31 of North Providence passed away December 29, 2019 at Rhode Island hospital surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of 7 years to Nicholas Millard and loving mother to her three children; Halleigh, Hunter, and Logan. Born in Providence a beloved daughter of James Thurber and the late Diane (LeBeau) Thurber. Cherished sister of Julie Thurber of Richmond and adored daughter-in-law of Brian and Mary Millard of North Providence. Much loved sister-in-law...

Herminia Shearman, 80, of Cranston passed away December 28, 2019 at Elmhurst Extended Care, Providence.  Born in the Philippines a daughter of Angel and Angelina (Crisostomo) Lizarda. She was employed by the TACO Manufacturing Company. Herminia is survived by her daughter Alicia Shearmann, son Henry Pili and his partner Denise Eliasz, and daughter Crisanta Ebrada and  husband Vergilio. She was the sister of Francisco Lizarda, Angel Lizarda, Jr., Peter Lizarda, Agapito...

Antonetta “Ann” B. Sardelli (Baglini), 90, formerly of Love Lane, Warwick, passed away peacefully surround by her loving family, Friday, December 27th at Brentwood By The Bay, Assisted Living, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Edmund R. Sardelli, who passed away in 1990. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Louis and Angelina (St. Angelo) Baglini. Ann was an astute financial businesswoman, an excellent cook, an avid competition bridge player and tv star...

Maria F. Sandoval, 24, passed away Dec. 21st . She was the daughter of Porfirio Sandoval and Matilda Rodriguez. She is survived by her 7 year old daughter, Lidia and her two brothers. Her funeral is Saturday at 10 a.m, from “WOODLAWN” Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial will follow in Swan Point Cemetery. Her VISITATION is FRIDAY 4-8 p.m. at “WOODLAWN”. Please...

MASTRODICASA, CESARE R., 94, of Cranston passed away at home Saturday December 21, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Giuseppina “Pina” (Rossi) Mastrodicasa for 60 years.  Born in Piano D’orta, Italy, he was a son of the late Giovanni and Giacinta Mastrodicasa. Cesare was a supervisor at Masters Masonry. He worked side by side with his brother Albert for over 40 years before he retired. Besides his dear wife, he is survived by two daughters, Giacinta...

Lorraine A. Romano, 78, of Cranston, RI, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Sunny View Nursing Home in Warwick, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Pio A. Romano Jr. She was born in Providence, the daughter of the late John and Yolanda (Carnevale) Bonitati. She leaves her five children; Pio A. Romano III (China) of Winter Garden, FL,  Rayna R. Romano of East Providence, John M. Romano (Stephanie) of Windermere, FL, Robert S. Romano (Marie)...

Raymond J. “Pop” Mahon, 97 of Cranston formerly of Providence, passed away peacefully December 8, 2019 at the Cedars in Cranston. He was the beloved husband for 63 years  of the late Rita (Dubois) Mahon. Born in Pawtucket a son of the late Martin and Eva (Aubin) Mahon. Mr. Mahon was in the Sales and Freight Cargo department  for  American Airlines. Raymond was a WW II Navy Veteran, a member of the Tri City Elks Post # 14 in Warwick, an avid golfer and ice hockey...