Joseph A. Terra, 89, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was the devoted and beloved husband of Sheila (Barrett) Terra for 65 years. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Joseph Terra and Jean Matrone. Joe graduated from Colt Memorial High School, Class of 1952 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Joe worked for First National Grocery Store for many years. He and his wife Sheila owned and operated a country inn and motel in the...

Pamela Jean (Angell) Meyer, 74, of Bristol passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late James Meyer. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Jean “Perry” Foley. Pamela leaves behind her children: Kate Meyer Dolan and James Meyer, Jr.; her grandchild: Madison Dolan; her brother: David Angell, and extended family and friends. Memorial services will be private.

Marjorie "Marge" M. Corcoran, 88, of Bristol, RI, died peacefully at her daughter's home on Thursday, January 12, with family by her side. Marjorie was born in Bristol, and graduated from Colt Memorial High School in 1952. In her earlier years, Marjorie loved her work at St. Joseph's Hospital as a Maternity Ward Aide, as a Home Caregiver, and RI Veterans' Home  Pharmacy Assistant. Her most pleasurable position though was as Nana. Marjorie was quick-witted, kind-hearted and religious. For...

Charles H. Vermette, 81, passed away peacefully at his Bristol home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, surrounded by friends who loved him. Born in Cranston, Charlie was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Warner) Vermette. He was predeceased by his brother Dick and is survived by his sister, Betsy Reynolds. Charlie graduated from East Providence High School. Betsy remembers Charlie as “a quiet man, a determined man, and he had a big heart.” An avid outdoorsman, he...

Michael T. Byrnes Brigadier General Michael T. Byrnes, US Army Ret., age 76 passed away after a long illness on January 9, 2023 at home, surrounded by family. A native of Bristol, Rhode Island, he was a son of the late Thomas H. and Constance G. (Campanella) Byrnes, Jr. He attended local schools graduating from Colt Memorial High School in 1963 and received a BA from Providence College in 1967, where he was a ROTC student. Upon graduation he was commissioned as an...

Ms. Susan (Travers) Foley-Slusarski, age 60 of Russell Avenue, Bristol, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer in the warm embrace of her three children. Born in Providence and a lifelong resident of Bristol, she was the beloved daughter of the late Adeline Mary (Barboza) Travers and Joseph D. Travers. Susan was a graduate of the Bristol High School class of 1980. She then continued her education and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from...

Dr. Michael Ruggiero, Phd. 79, of Bristol RI, passed away Thursday December 22, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  Michael was born and raised in Bristol RI where he graduated from Colt High School in 1961 where he was awarded Scholar-Athlete earning 7 letters.  He attended Providence College, and Catholic University and studied at Middlebury College.  He then went on to The University of Wisconsin where he earned his Phd. in Philosophy.   Michael was a dedicated...

Sharon K. Ritchie (Cher), 65, passed away on December 15th in Fort Myers, FL. Born in Providence, RI, she resided in Warren, RI for most of her life before retiring to Fort Myers, FL with her beloved dog, Chloe. She spent her career in clerical work for the State of Rhode Island.  Auntie Cher, as she was known to those closest to her, was a beautiful and kind soul. She always expressed her love for her family and friends, and was an unwavering source of support and compassion. She...

Agnes “Aggie” Sousa Costa 90, of Bristol passed away at the Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was a lifelong Bristolian and was married to her late husband, Joseph “Joe” Costa , for 65 years. She was the daughter of the late Virginio and Margaret Sousa. Aggie was a long-term employee of the Silver Creek Manor Nursing Home and began as a Nurses Assistant. She later transitioned to the Activities Department where she developed a passion...

Marjorie T. (Matta) Prenda, 94, passed away with her family at her side on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was the devoted wife of the late Manuel Prenda for 48 years before his passing in 1995. Born in Rutland, MA, she was the daughter of the late Egidio and Elizabeth (Erano) Matta. Marjorie graduated from Rutland High School in 1946. Shortly thereafter, she married her beloved Manuel in February of 1947. Marjorie was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Bristol. She enjoyed Square...