All Obituaries

DENNIS, Robert C. “Bobby”, 30, of Coit Ave., passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 22, 2020. Born in Warwick, he was a son of Derrell M. and Beth A. (Deal) Dennis and brother of Justin M. Dennis. Bobby was an amazing young man who had a great outlook on life even though he was afflicted with Muscular Dystrophy.  He was a 2007 graduate of West Warwick high school and enjoyed sports, movies, hanging out with friends and family, gaming,...

  PAULL, FRANCES J. (WOOD) 90, of Pierce Street, Coventry, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Friday evening, May 22, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband William D. Paull Jr. in 2001. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Irving C. and Frances J. (Sisson) Wood.   Frances, had been a resident of Coventry for over 70 years. She had been employed at Swarovski Jewelry Ltd. In Cranston before retiring. Frances previously worked at...

HOELL, THOMAS D., 50, of Hopkins Hill Road, Coventry, passed away suddenly Monday, May 18, 2020. He was the beloved husband to Marissa (Ozel) Hoell.    Tom was a caring man and a loving father, husband, brother and son. He always lived in the moment and lived his life to the fullest. Tom always went out of his way to make others happy and would do anything to see his kids happy. He was a patient man, who always looked out for others and put them before himself.   He leaves...

  Estelle A. Cipolla (Therien), 89, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Hartford Hospital. She was born January 16,1931, in Woonsocket, RI, to the late Amedee and Alice (Brouillette) Therien and was a graduate of Woonsocket High School in 1948. William P. “Bill” Cipolla, 93, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Hartford Hospital. He was born April 19, 1927, in Providence, RI, to the late Olindo and Rose (Gibalerio) Cipolla and was a graduate Cranston High School...

MESSIER, ROBERT ROY, 70, a life long resident of West Warwick, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 17, 2020. He was predeceased by his wife Diane E. (Allen) Messier in 2004. Robert was a son of the late Thomas J. and Angelina M. (Tavares) Messier.   Robert served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Robert had been employed at Brown & Sharpe. He enjoyed trips to the nearby Casinos, and also trying his luck with a daily scratch ticket. He was a...

WRIGHT, Ruth T. M. (Wabich), 94, of Shippee Plat Rd., passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Briarcliff Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Johnston. She was the wife of the late Frank S. Wright, Jr.  Born in Bremerhaven, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Helena (Passane) Wabich.  Ruth, a devoted nurse, met her husband Frank while he was serving in the United States Navy in Germany.  They met on a blind date set up by her girlfriend. In...

From the University of Rhode Island:   With profound sadness, I regret to inform the University community that Professor of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering Ying Sun, M.S. '82, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, after an early morning run. He was 63. A gifted teacher beloved by his students, a generous colleague who worked with researchers across campus on projects to better the lives of people with disabilities, and a devoted husband and father, Professor...

CONNELLY, KEVIN JAMES, 57, of Cranston and formerly of Coventry, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Born in New Castle, PA, he was a son of the late John V. and Lorraine A. (Michaud) Connelly.   Kevin graduated from Coventry High School in 1981 where he excelled in academics and sports. Kevin went on to earn a Degree in Business from Mitchell College. Kevin had an extensive career in the restaurant business. He managed several area franchise Burger King,...

Burness J. Guidry, 73, of Hope, RI passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Kent Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Margaret M. (Dobson) Guidry.  Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Burness J. Guidry Sr. and Carole M. (Kolis) Guidry.  Burness was a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School and University of Rhode Island. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War.  Burny, as he was...

HARPER, JESSICA C., 39, of West Greenwich, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was the wife of David L. Harper, which they have been together for nearly 19 years. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of Harold D. and Linda (Burroughs) Mann.    Jessica was a server at prestigious restaurants for many years. She enjoyed cooking, music, photography, and loved animals.    She is survived by her four children, whom were Jessica’s world; Chloe, Chase,...