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Monday, May 13, 2013

Roger P. Morency, 69, Riverside Toolmaker

His calling hours are today from 4 to 8 pm from the George Lima Funeral Home in Bristol.

Roger Phillip Morency, of Harvey Avenue, Riverside, East Providence, passed away on May 8, 2013, at home, surrounded by his family. He was 69. He was the husband of Doreen (Leonard) Morency. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Phillip and Jeannette (LaForge) Morency. Morency was a toolmaker for 40 years and a member of the RI National Guard. His calling hours are today from 4 to 8 pm from the George Lima Funeral Home, 367 High St., Bristol. His funeral service is Tuesday at 8:30 am from the funeral home. Click here for the complete obituary.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Roger A. Duprat, 88, Veteran, Insurance Exec

Mass of Christian Burial for him will be held Monday, May 13, at St. Luke's Church in Barrington.

Roger A. Duprat, 88, of Argyle Avenue, Riverside, East Providence, formerly of Barrington, died peacefully on May 7, 2013. He was 88. He was the husband of Rose (Teahan) Duprat for 64 years. Born in Boston, he grew up in Willamansett Mass., the only son of the late Athanase Duprat and Viola Cummings Duprat. A Marine Corps veteran, he fought in the Pacific in World War II. He raised his three daughters in Barrington and had a long career in the insurance industry. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, May 13, 2013 in St. Luke’s Church, Washington Road, Barrington at 11 am. Burial will be private in Forest Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Click here for the …

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Frances A. Suares, 79, Evergreen Resident

Calling hours are today at Perry-McStay Funeral Home in East Providence.

Frances A. Suares died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Evergreen Nursing Home in East Providence. She was 79. She was the wife of the late Edward Suares and the late Elmer H. Smith. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Addie E. (Garnetto) Duarte.  Suares was a lunch aid for Martin Luther King Elementary School before retiring. Calling hours are today from 4 to 8 pm at Perry McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence. Her funeral service is Friday at 8:45 am from Perry McStay. Click here for the complete obituary.   http://www.perrymcstay.com/frances-a-suares/

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

David J. Welshman, 67: Welder for Alex Welding Company

Services are scheduled for Friday morning in East Providence.

  David J. Welshman, 67, of St. Joseph St., Woonsocket, died May 6, 2013 at Landmark Medical Center. He was the husband of Jeana Welshman of Warwick. Born in Fort Bragg, NC, he was the son of the late Donald L. and Lillian R. (Scott) Welshman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; Lisa Welshman and Dori Wojcik both of Barrington, David Welshman of Riverside, Derek Welshman of Seekonk, Charles Welshman of Bristol, Justin Welshman and Joshua Welshman both of Warwick and 8 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend A Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 9 am in Sacred Heart Church, Taunton Avenue, East Providence. Burial will be in Rehoboth Village Cemetery. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

Gary M. Toolin, 57: RI Hospital Facilities Employee

The East Providence resident passed away on May 2, 2013.

  Gary M. Toolin, 57, of East Providence, died May 2, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Fall River, MA, and raised in Warren, a son of the late James and Mary (Olive) Toolin. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, where family will receive friends, Wednesday, May 8, from 9 to 11 am. The funeral service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home, followed by burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Find more information at Mr. Toolin's online memorial page provided by Smith Funeral & Memorial Services.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Albert R. Duarte, 91: Army Veteran of WWII

Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday afternoon at Rebello Funeral Home. Services set for Friday morning in East Providence.

  Albert R. Duarte, 91, a resident of Waterview Villa, formerly of Sutton Avenue, died early Saturday morning, May 4, 2013, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Eugenia "Jennie" (Spencer) Duarte. His funeral will begin Friday at 9 am from the Rebello Funeral Home, 901 Broadway, East Providence, with at Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Our Lady of Loreto Church, 346 Waterman Ave., East Providence. Burial with military honors will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 pm. Find more information on Mr. Duarte's online memorial page provided by Rebello Funeral Home.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Michael A. Plante, 47, Dye Mixer at Organic Dyestuffs

His calling hours and funeral will be today in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, Providence.

  Michael A. Plante, of Central Avenue, East Providence, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2013, at home. He was 47. Born in Providence, and raised in the Smith Hill neighborhood, he was a son of the late Arthur F. and Elaine (Melinoski) Plante. He was a dye mixer for Organic Dyestuffs Corporation, of East Providence, for the past 17 years. His visitation and funeral service will be today from 9 am to 10:30 am in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Click here for the complete obituary.  

Maria A. Faria, 86, Choir Member at St. Francis

Her funeral service is today from Perry-McStay Funeral Home, East Providence.

Maria A. Faria, of Eastern Avenue, East Providence, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at her home.  She was 86. She was the wife of Eduino A. Faria. Born in Praia do Norte, Faial, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco B. and Maria (Gomes) Andrade.  Faria was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, East Providence, and a member of the choir. Her funeral will be held today at 9 am from the Perry-McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burail at 10 am from St. Francis Xavier Church. Click here for the complete obituary.

Maria A. DeVargas, 84, Former Machine Operator

Her funeral service will be held today from Perry-McStay Funeral Home, East Providence.

Maria J. DeVargas, formerly of Mauran Avenue, East Providence, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was 84. She was the wife of the late Jose S. DeVargas. She was born in Praia do Norte, Faial, Azores, a daughter of the late Francisco and Emilia (daSilveira) deMedeiros.   DeVargas was a machine operator for the Malina Corporation for 19 years before retiring in 1991. Her funeral will be held today at 8 am from Perry-McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am from St. Francies Xavier Church, East Providence. Click here for the complete obituary.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Alan Hartington: Army Veteran

The Riverside resident passed away on May 2, 2013.

  Alan Hartington, of Riverside, passed away May 2, 2013 at home. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late George A. and Sarah (Magee) Hartington. Burial will be private. Find more information at Mr. Hartington's online memorial page provided by Smith-Mason Funeral Home.

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