All Obituaries

FIELDS, JAMES L., 77, of Apache Court, West Greenwich, passed away at Kent Hospital, on Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Joseph E. and Helen J. (Studley) Fields.   James was employed at the former Mosley’s Textile Mills in West Warwick for many years. He later worked as a gas station attendant for several area stations before retiring. James liked playing cards with his family and friends, and also going to Bingo halls with his close friends....

Gervais, Donald Rudolph “Pee Wee” 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Cecile C. (Chevalier) Gervais who he was married to for 72 years.  Born on the family farm in Coventry, he was the son of the late Francois X.  and Arcelia (Plante) Gervais. He was the loving father of Raymond Gervais (Rosalie) of Johnston, Dianne Challberg (Kurt) of Exeter and David Gervais (Elaine) of...

LEGAULT, LAUREN R., 57, passed away on January 19, 2021. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Frank and Etta (Moffitt) Legault.    Lauren worked at Kent Hospital in food service for many years before retiring due to illness. He enjoyed drawing and occasional rides on his bicycle.    He was the brother of Frank, Richard, and Ernest Legault. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.    Due to pandemic restrictions, Lauren’s funeral services...

CHAPDELAINE, WILFRID, “Chappy”, 86, passed away at Kent Hospital on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was the beloved husband to the late Barbara A. (Lincourt) Chapdelaine.  Born in West Warwick, he was a son of the late Wilfrid I. and Evelyn (Farland) Chapdelaine.    Chappy served his country for 43 years in the United States Air Force in the 102nd and the 143rd. Serving as a Chef, Chappy prepared meals in undisclosed locations, part of the Prime Rib...

SANTOS, ELIANA M., 61, of Warwick, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Born in Pico Island, Azores, She was a daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Bettencourt) Santos.     Eliana was a very kind and gentle soul. She loved singing in the choir at St. Anthony Church, and her cats.    She was the beloved sister of Manuel Santos, and Jovina Rosa and her husband Paul, all of West Warwick. Loving Aunt of Sabrina, Sofia, Samantha, Sebastian, and...

CLEMENTS, ROBERTTA J. (LUTHER), 82, of Henry Avenue, Coventry passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 11, 2021. Robertta was predeceased by her husband Andrew G. Clements in 2000. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Wilson R. and Dorothea (Davin) Luther.   Robertta was a day care provider from 1985 to 2002. She will always be remembered for the personal care, kindness and attention she bestowed on these children. Robertta had an...

PETRARCA, SUSAN C. (BEHNKE) 74, of West Greenwich and formerly of Coventry, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was the wife of Norman A. Petrarca for 54 years. Susan was the mother of John T. Petrarca of Coventry and the late Lynn Marie Petrarca. Born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Francis W. Behnke Jr. and Grace S. (Chinton) Behnke.   Susan was employed as a treasurer for over 25 years at the former...

WALKER, JACKIE THEA, age 76, of Osceola Avenue, Coventry, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was the husband of Jean Marie (Grady) Walker for 53 years. Born in Lubbock, Texas, he was a son of the late Vernard G. and Theola (Harrington) Walker.   After graduating from High School in Lubbock, Texas, Jackie enlisted in the United States Navy. He served as a Radarman in Vietnam from August 21, 1964 to August 7, 1968. After an...

GIGUERE, ANDRE, 82, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on January 12, 2021. He had been married to his late wife for 60 years, who predeceased him on January 6, 2021, Lyse M. (DuPont) Giguere. Born in Canada, he was the son of the late Albert and Therese (Robichaud) Giguere.    Andre was an avid sportsman, enjoying ice skating, fishing, and playing pool. He was a fan of the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. He was also a Maintenance Worker at Roger Williams Hospital...

GIGUERE, LYSE M. (DUPONT) 79, of Youngs Avenue, West Warwick, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was the wife of Andre Giguere for 60 years. Born in Quebec, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Therese (Helie) Dupont.   Lyse was employed as an assembler in the manufacturing industry for many years before retiring. She later was the proprietor of a child care service. She enjoyed arts and crafts; but mostly being a...