All Obituaries

WARWICK- Timothy Alan “Tim” Jackson, of Warwick, formerly of Coventry, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his family at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was the devoted and dedicated husband to his wife Debra S. Cerel of Warwick. Born on January 12, 1965, Tim was one of two children and the only son born to Curtis Jackson and Judith (Archambault) Jackson. He grew up in Warwick and graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School as a...

SCHULER, DONALD F., 69, of Coventry, RI passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January, 25, 2022. Born in Hollis, Queens, NY to loving parents, the late Robert E. Schuler and Grace H. (Hellert) Schuler. Raised on Long Island, NY in the town of Wantagh - gateway to Jones Beach. He worked for the County of Nassau at Cedar Creek for over 37 years and retired to Rhode Island to live on the water and enjoy retirement on his boats. He is survived by so many that loved him....

MCGUIRK, ESTELLE (LEVINE) 73, of Robert Street, West Warwick, passed away at Kent Hospital on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband William M. McGuirk on November 3, 2017. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Max and Marion (Zide) Levine. Estelle graduated from Hope High School, class of 1966. She was employed as a bookkeeper for many years at her family’s business, the former G & M Home Heating Oil Company of Providence before retiring....

PICARD Jr., RICHARD J., 61, of Warwick, passed away on January 19, 2022. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Richard J. Sr. and Dorothea B. (Sprague) Picard.   Richard worked for Petro Home Services, where he delivered oil as a truck driver. He loved motorcycling, New England sports, spending time with family and friends, especially his two nephews and their children.    He leaves behind his sister, Linda Nolin and her husband Bert; two nephews, James and Shawn...

FONTAINE, CAROL A., 54, of Coventry, passed away at Kent Hospital on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Roger L. and Linda E. (Wolf) Perry.    Carol was a Quality Inspection Manager at Conneaut Industries for many years. She loved to make scrapbooks and time spent tending her gardens. Above all, time spent with family, especially her grandchildren, was what she loved the most.    She was the loving mother of Joshua, Justin, and...

IRONS, WAYNE M., 56, of Tiverton, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the dear husband to his wife, Heidi L. (Wright) Irons, whom he had been with for over 28 years.   Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Wallace W. and Nancy C. (Pinda) Irons.   Wayne was a self-employed “metal scrapper” for many years. He had a lifelong passion for collecting interesting objects. Wayne enjoyed dinners at the Olive Garden...

LESNIAK, LUCILLE M. (Lemery), 88, of Coventry, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was predeceased in March, 2021, by her loving husband of 63 years, Joseph G.S. Lesniak.    Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Rose (Martin) Lemery.   Lucille worked for many years at The California Artificial Flower Co. and the Congress Inn. She then spent time as a supervisor at School House Candy,...

Howard, G. Phyllis, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Hope Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Born in Providence, RI, on March 13, 1928, she was the daughter of the late James N. and Lucy (Dubeau) Levine.   For the majority of her working years, Phyllis was a secretary for Grief Brother Company. She was also a financial entrepreneur, an accomplished seamstress, and loved spending time tending her garden.    She is survived by her one son, James...

BRODEUR, ROBERT B., 84, of Andrews Avenue, West Warwick, passed away at Kent Hospital, with his loving family by his side, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Claire D. (Verrier) Brodeur in 2014. A lifelong resident of West Warwick, he was a son of the late Jerome H. and Emelda (Parenteau) Brodeur.   Robert graduated from West Warwick High School, class of 1955. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Bryant College in 1957. Robert was...

WARD, ADELE M. (Istace), 74, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of 55 years to James M. Ward.    Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Odelin E. and Anna T. (O’Neill) Istace.    Adele retired from AstroNova Inc., formerly Astro-Med, in West Warwick. She will be remembered for always helping others. She enjoyed taking walks, had a passion for cooking and had a great love for her family,...