All Obituaries

Taylor, Diane Marie, 84, a Sister of Mercy for 66 years, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 while visiting family in Ohio.  Sister Diane was the daughter of the late Albert and Hazel (Brooks) Taylor and sister of the late Mary Louise Taylor Mohl.  Sister Diane is survived by a brother, Lawrence Taylor and niece, Christine Noyes of Glen Mills, PA as well as nieces Stacy Mohl Nock of Ohio, Mary-Jo Mohl of New Hampshire, Julie Fegely of Michigan and Laura Pasternak...

LEAHY, Barbara A. (Suitor), 88, of West Warwick, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late John F. Leahy, they were married for nearly 60 years at his passing.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Robert and Kathryn (Mills) Suitor.  She was a resident of West Warwick for 64 years. Mrs. Leahy, in addition to being a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother she was head waitress at the former...

Laurence E. “Larry” Ballou, Jr., 94, of West Warwick, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of the late Ann (Grenga) Ballou.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Laurence E. Ballou, Sr. and Marie I. (Gervais) Ballou.  He resided in Warwick before moving to West Warwick. Mr. Ballou was a maintenance man with the Warwick Housing Authority for many years before retiring.  He was a World War II Army...

TITA, Dante F., died peacefully at his home November 27, 2018, in Jamestown.  He was 82. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Sheila of 48 years who passed away on June 14, 2018, and his brother Michael on October 27, 2018. Survived by his sister-in-law Lillian Tita, his nieces and nephew and their families; Elizabeth Meska (Rich), Michael Tita, Jennifer Hedberg (Steve), Jacqueline Talmo (Pete), and other loving relatives and friends, especially John and Grace Pagano. A devoted...

Heaney, Sister Margaret, 88, a Sister of Mercy for 69 years (formerly Sister Mary Hugh) died at Miriam Hospital Tuesday, November 13, 2018.  She was the daughter of the late Hugh and Alice (Sharkey) Heaney.  She is survived by James Heaney of Florida and Ellen Silvia of Pawtucket.  She was the sister of the late Hugh, Joseph and Raymond Heaney. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1949 and taught in many Rhode Island schools.  One of her last ministries was at Bishop...

Porcaro, Sister Dorothy, 87, a Sister of Mercy for 68 years (formerly Sister Marie Dolorata, RSM), died on November 11, 2018 at Mount St. Rita Health Centre in Cumberland.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ida (Ciampa) Porcaro.  She leaves her two sisters, Marian Landry and Helen Curtis and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was the sister of the late Irene, Marcelline and Felix Porcaro.  Dorothy, as a Sister of Mercy, taught in many RI...

LANTAGNE, Andre O., 90, of West Shore Road, Warwick, passed away Thursday morning, November 8, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Leona J. (Gadoury) Lantagne, they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this past June 26th.  Born in West Warwick, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Elodia (St. Martin) Lantagne.  He resided in West Warwick and Warwick. Mr. Lantagne was a chemical batch maker at Ciba Geigy Chemical Company in Cranston for many years...

BETLEY, Beatrice (Tavares), was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on December 26, 1954.  She passed away in Corona, California on October 27, 2018, due to complications from diabetes and congestive heart failure. During her life, Beatrice lived a life full of joy, adventure, helping others, being a leader and a mentor, and just being a truly nice person.  She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and Godmother.  Everyone who came into contact with...

HART, Adele E. (Perry), 96, of North Scituate, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. She was the loving wife of the late Alverda G. Hart. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late William D. and Nellie I. (Johnson) Perry. Mrs. Hart was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family.   She is survived by a son, Leslie J. Hart of North Scituate; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and...

RILEY, Norman A., 86, of West Warwick, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the loving companion of the late Mary Gloria Venezia for over forty years. Born in Scituate, he was the son of the late John G. and Gladys M. (Patnode) Riley. Norman lived most of his life in West Warwick. A 1949 graduate of West Warwick High School, Mr. Riley worked as a sales representative for TYCO SimplexGrinnell, covering the Northeast region...