All Obituaries

Henry Joseph Beausoleil, 72, passed away at home in Cranston, Wednesday January 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Donna (Zazza) Beausoleil for 37 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Victoria (Cooper) Beausoleil. Henry was the owner and operator of Beausoleil & Sons Asphalt Paving which he founded in 1967.  He successfully grew his company from 1 truck and 1 roller to multiple trucks and expanded the business to...

Jean T. Craddock (Shannon), 85, of Cranston passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Harold F. Craddock. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Baker) Shannon. Jean was a very faithful Catholic and a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by four children; Rev. Joseph F. Craddock, Maryanne E. Connell, Kathleen J. Craddock and Patricia A. Craddock. Grandmother of...

Anthony S. Testa “Tony”, 77, of Johnston passed away August 3, 2021 at Cherry Hill Manor. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Armando and Filomena (Salvaggio) Testa. He was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran. He was a manager for HUD Providence Housing Authority. He graduated from Johnson and Wales with an Associates Degree in business. Tony was a NY Giants and NY Yankees fan and a volunteer at Veterans Hospital. He is survived by cousins and devoted friends. He was...

Frances S. (Touchette) Guthrie, 87, of Coventry, RI passed away, Saturday, January 15, 2022, at RI Hospital. Born in West Warwick she was a daughter of the late Louis and Diane (Gareau) Touchette. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Guthrie for 63 years. As a former resident of Bonita Springs, FL, Frances was able to return to RI with her cherished cats to spend her remaining years with her family and friends. She was an avid quilter and was known for all crafts, each one...

Edward T. McGovern Jr, of Cranston, passed away early Friday morning, January 14, 2022. Born June 10, 1945, in New York City, he was the son of the late Edward T. McGovern and Agnes (Egan) McGovern. He leaves three children, Robert McGovern and his wife Kristen of Austin, TX, Stacey McGovern of New York City, and Lauren Amaral and her husband Chad of Dartmouth, MA; his loving companion, Sherry Avella of Cranston; and his grandchildren, Max, Ryan and Lucy. He was the brother of Sr. Ursula...

Carmen M. Rodriguez, 60, formerly of Providence, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the West Shore Health Center, Warwick. Born July 16, 1961, in Cayey, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Juan Rodriguez of Providence and the late Carmen Lidia Torres Rosa.   In addition to her father, she leaves her two sons and daughters-in-law, Luis A. Robles Jr. and his wife Karen, of Cranston, and Joel Robles and his wife Mene’ of Texas; and her three grandchildren, Luis Joel...

Maria D. Micheletti (DiMarzio), 90, of Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Born in Providence, she was the only child of Antonio and Domenica (Carosi) DiMarzio.  Maria was the beloved wife of Albert P. Micheletti for 62 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children; Dominee Mello and husband Herman, Paula DeSisto and husband Joseph, Albert P. Micheletti, Jr., Mark Micheletti and wife Tina, Anthony...

Charles Alfred Lolli, 52, of Providence, passed away unexpectedly January 7, 2022. Born May 10, 1969, in Providence, he was the son of Martha (Moakler) Lolli of Providence and the late Charles Lolli. Trained professionally as a culinary chef at Johnson and Wales University, he worked in various restaurants, provided private catering, as well as serving as a personal chef. Presently, he was the chef at the Salvation Army in Providence. His wit and humor always emanated from his being...

Donald P. DiMuccio “Donnie”, 74, of North Providence passed away January 5, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Linda (Pappas) DiMuccio.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Philip and Lillian (Ottaviano) DiMuccio. Besides his wife Linda, he is survived by one son Donald DiMuccio, one brother, Richard DiMuccio, and one sister, Anna DiMuccio. He was the brother of the late Albert and Philip DiMuccio. Don served as an MP in the...

Douglas James Cairns, 69, of Linden Ave., Cranston, beloved husband of Brenda Lee (Lamboy) Cairns, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 2, 2022 at home. Born Aug. 21, 1952, in Weymouth, MA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Hammond) Cairns. He proudly served with the US Army. Afterward, he joined the US Postal Service where he retired in 2002 as a supervisor after 30 years of service. In addition to his wife of 21 years, he leaves his daughter Carrie Cairns; his son Jefferson...