Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

Maria Louisa Dasilva

Maria Louisa Dasilva

Oct 19, 2019

Mrs. Maria Louisa (Moitoso) DaSilva, age 90 of Villa Avenue, Bristol, died peacefully Saturday, October 19, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Fernando DaSilva, her husband of 52 years who preceded her in death in October of 2013. Born in Faial, Azores, a daughter of the late Joao and...

Maria Gloria Coughlin

Maria Gloria Coughlin

Oct 12, 2019

Maria "Gloria" Coughlin, 81, passed away with her children by her side on Saturday October 12, 2019. Gloria was the daughter of the late Theodore and Priscilla Alves. For many years Gloria was a Portuguese Interpreter for the state of Rhode Island. In her down time Gloria enjoyed watching television, reading books, and most importantly spending quality time with...

Mr Domenic C. Canna

Mr Domenic C. Canna

Oct 7, 2019

Domenic C. Canna, 94, lifelong resident of Bristol, RI, passed away October 7, 2019 at RI Hospital. Dom was predeceased by his beloved wife Yolanda (Soldano), his younger brother Louis, Jr., and his son Richard D. Canna (Ellen). He is survived by 3 children: Janet Beauvais (widow of Richard), Sandra Brooder (Wayne), and Robert Canna (Jennifer). He was adored...

Mrs. Natalie A. Swift

Mrs. Natalie A. Swift

Oct 6, 2019

Mrs. Natalie A. (Baron) Swift, age 52 of Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren, died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the wife of Neil R. Swift, her caring, devoted, and loving husband of 23 years. Born in Camp Springs, Maryland, she was the daughter of Adam J. and Priscilla L. (Ruggiero)...

Norman Richard Pyle

Norman Richard Pyle

Oct 6, 2019

Norman Richard Pyle , 88, died peacefully at St. Elizabeth Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Barbara L. (Vincent) Pyle for the last 37 years. Born in Buffalo, New York he was the son of the late Norman Burdshall Pyle and Ruth Carmelia (Davis) Pyle. Norman was also predeceased...

Mrs Janice Carr Williams

Mrs Janice Carr Williams

Sep 28, 2019

Janice Carr Williams, 96, of Bristol, died peacefully at home on Saturday September 28, 2019. Born on January 4, 1923, in Providence, the only child of Ethel (Tuttle) Carr and Arthur Homer Carr, and raised on Frenchtown Road in East Greenwich until moving to Bristol in 1932. Her husband of 61 years, Dudley Aldrich Williams, 97, predeceased her on...

Mrs. Helen Surgento

Mrs. Helen Surgento

Sep 26, 2019

Mrs. Helen (Duarte) Surgento, age 95 of Laurel Lane, Warren, died peacefully Thursday, September 26, 2019 in Silver Creek Manor, Bristol. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Surgento, her husband of 55 years, who preceded her in death in April 26, 2007. Born in Little Compton, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Alice...

Elaine Ellen Robb

Elaine Ellen Robb

Sep 22, 2019

Ms. Elaine Ellen Robb, age 76, a longtime Bristol resident, died peacefully, Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Warren Skilled Nursing Center, Warren, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Warsaw, NY, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Wolcott) Robb. Elaine was a Jewelry Supervisor for the Dane Craft Company in Providence for many years, retiring...

Mr Joseph Almeida

Mr Joseph Almeida

Sep 22, 2019

Mr. Joseph Almeida, age 85 of Perry Street, Bristol, died peacefully Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Bristol. He was the husband of Dorothy (Cavallaro) Almeida, his wife of 60 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Frank Almeida and Catherine (Palma) Almeida Viera. He was...

Mr Gaetano F. "Guy" Calise

Mr Gaetano F. "Guy" Calise

Sep 21, 2019

Gaetano "Guy" Calise, 82, passed away Saturday 21, 2019. Born in Providence, RI Guy was the son of the late Gaetano "Nano" and Martha (DLuglio) Calise. Guy is survived by his three children: Kimberly Pierce, Maria Calise (Keith), and Andrew S. Calise (Lisa). His memory will also live on through his grandchildren Makayla Calise-Medas and Jesse Pierce and great-grand...

Mr Joseph G. Kinder

Mr Joseph G. Kinder

Sep 17, 2019

Joseph G. Kinder, Esq., a long-time resident of Bristol, R.I., passed away peacefully on September 17, 2019 at St. Elizabeths Home in Bristol. He is survived by his three children: Ralph M. Kinder, Esq. (Beth) of Providence, R.I.; Kristine K. Campagna (Jim) of Bristol, R.I.; and Philip F. P. Kinder (Blair) of Portsmouth, R.I. as well as five grandchildren:...

Mary Ann Bruno

Mary Ann Bruno

Sep 10, 2019

Mary Ann (Comazzi) Bruno,74, passed away Tuesday September 10, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was the loving wife of John W. Bruno with whom she spent the last 54 wonderful years. Born in Brooklyn, New York Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Louis and Viola (Sliwinski) Comazzi. She was also predeceased by her siblings Victoria...

Mrs. Frances C. "Connie" Lafleur

Mrs. Frances C. "Connie" Lafleur

Sep 6, 2019

Mrs. Frances C. "Connie" (Soja) LaFleur, age 91 of Sousa Street, Bristol, died peacefully Friday, September 6, 2019 at St. Elizabeths Manor, Bristol surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. LaFleur, her husband of 48 years, who preceded her in death in July of 2003. Born in Springfield, MA and raised in...

Mr. Ernest J. Calandra, Sr.

Mr. Ernest J. Calandra, Sr.

Sep 5, 2019

Mr. Ernest J. Calandra, Sr., age 87, of 45 Kingswood Road, Bristol, died peacefully, Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Marie L. (Diodati) Calandra, his wife of 59 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Angelo and Sarah (Cortellessa) Calandra....

Mrs. Lorraine C. Blais

Mrs. Lorraine C. Blais

Sep 3, 2019

Lorraine C. (Bonvouloir) Blais, 82, of Pawtucket passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 3. Lorraine was the wife of Richard L. Blais for 58 wonderful years. Born in Pawtucket, RI Lorraine was the daughter of the late Leopold and Gertrude (Perreault) Bonvouloir. Lorraine was an amazing person; she had a kind, loving nature and a wonderful life. Lorraine was...

John Michael Ciociola

John Michael Ciociola

Aug 16, 2019

John M. Ciociola, Sr, 92, of Bristol passed away on Friday August 16 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Mary (Sousa) Ciociola. John was the son of the late Michael and Caroline (Aiello) Ciociola. Born in Bristol, he was a graduate of Colt High School, class of 1947. In November of...

Mr. David Barboza

Mr. David Barboza

Aug 9, 2019

Mr. David Barboza, age 91, of Bristol, died peacefully on August 9, after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Relle) Barboza, his wife of 64 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Manuel J. and Mary (Cabral) Barboza. He was a Korean War Army veteran, a Corporal,...

Amelia Marabello

Amelia Marabello

Aug 4, 2019

Amelia (Botelho) Marabello, 89, was reunited with her late husband Anthony E. Marabello on Sunday August 4, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Amelia was born in Bristol to the late Joseph and Louisa (Cruz) Botelho. She was also predeceased by her brothers Arthur Botelho, Matthew Botelho, and Edward Botelho. Amelias memory will live on through her...

Miss Ann Marie Menna

Miss Ann Marie Menna

Jul 24, 2019

Miss Ann Marie Menna, age 69 of Harris Avenue, Warren, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the Warren Skilled Nursing Center in Warren, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Antonette (Petrarca) Menna. She worked for more than 35 years in the Laundry Department of the Institute...

Mr. Sam A. Gafford

Mr. Sam A. Gafford

Jul 20, 2019

Sam A. Gafford, age 56 of Warren, dearly loved husband, brother and friend, passed away on July 20th after a short illness. Born in Attleboro, MA, the son of the late Vincent Gafford and Florence (Worth) Donovan, he moved with his family to Connecticut and graduated from Darien High School. After moving to Providence, he graduate from CCRI and...