Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI
Marie O. Bogan
Mar 9, 2024
Marie O. Bogan, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Little Compton on Saturday, March 9, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Sergio "Seth" and Mary (Medeiros) Maciel. Marie graduated from Colt Memorial High School in Bristol in 1953. After high school, Marie went on to study Nursing at...
Gerald Francis Serbst
Mar 5, 2024
Gerald F. Serbst, 87, of Bristol, passed away peacefully in his bed on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was the husband of Joan (Wolowiec) Serbst for the last 57 years before his passing. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Henry and Gladys (Rodman) Serbst. Gerry graduated from Colt Memorial High School in Bristol, Class...
Alice F. Nunes
Feb 16, 2024
Alice F. Nunes, 92, of Bristol passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA on Friday, February 16, 2024 with her sons at her side. She was the wife of the late Jose P. Nunes. Born on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Maria (Ferreira) Garcia. Alice...
Patricia Ann Lavier
Feb 14, 2024
Patricia Ann Lavier (78) of Bristol, RI passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2024. Known affectionately as Pat, Patti, Mom, Coach, Grandma, and Big Ma, she was an avid reader, prolific crocheter, and the heart of her family. Pat attended Fairhaven High School and was a longtime employee of the Tiverton School Department where she worked as an aide...
Rebecca Ellen Macdougall
Feb 10, 2024
On Saturday, February 10, 2024 Rebecca Ellen (Brayton) MacDougall passed away at Hope Health Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence. Rebecca enjoyed the outdoors and the conversations with people she encountered on the daily. She leaves behind her children Rebecca Grandgeorge, Stephanie Theroux (Peter) and Bruce MacDougall Jr. Her grandchildren Michael and Jason Grandgeorge, Gabriella, Ariana, and Phillip Theroux....
Joyce A. Norftill
Feb 7, 2024
Mrs. Joyce Ann (Benevides) Norftill, age 75, of Melbourne, Florida, passed on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at home. Joyce always spread joy and happiness, and was the beloved wife of the late Frank William "Bill" Norftill, Jr. who followed her on her journey to heaven on Thursday, April 17, 2024. Born in Providence, and a longtime resident of Bristol,...
Anjo Jaye Capone Riddle
Feb 4, 2024
Anjo "Jaye" (Capone) Riddle, 69, passed away on February 4, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 11, 1954, the daughter of the late Dr. Domenic V.A Capone and Rose E. Capone. Anjo attended Our Lady of Fatima High School in Warren, Rhode Island and Wheelock College...
Mr Christopher M. Mcginn
Feb 2, 2024
Christopher M. McGinn, age 42, of Cranston and formerly of Bristol, died unexpectedly Friday, February 2, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital following a medical emergency. Born in Providence and raised in Bristol, he was the son of Timothy M. and Barbara J. (Ferreira) McGinn of Bristol. He was educated in Bristol Schools and was active in youth sports programs....
Stanley Thomas Pianka
Jan 27, 2024
Stanley Thomas Pianka, 91, of Portsmouth passed away in Newport on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was the loving husband of Aleksandra (Krupowies) Pianka for 55 years before his passing. Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, NY, he was the son of the late Stanislaus and Stella (Godlewska) Pianka. After high school, Stan went on to serve our nation...
Mr Joseph A. Karouz Sr.
Jan 21, 2024
Mr. Joseph A. Karouz, Sr., age 79 of Vantage Point Drive, Bristol, died Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence and raised in East Providence, he was a son of the late Anthony and Victoria (Tamer) Karouz. A resident of Bristol for over 40 years, he was a graduate of East Providence High School,...
Jonnie C. Greer
Jan 11, 2024
Jonnie C. Greer, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024 in the home he designed and built surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Almeida) Greer for 55 years before his passing. Born in Karnack, TX, he was the son of the late Freddie and Pauline (Walls) Greer. After graduating from high...
Claire B. Malafronte
Jan 10, 2024
Claire I. (Belmore) Malafronte, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Crescienzo Chris Malafronte for 74 years before his passing in 2021. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Germaine (Chabot) Belmore. Claire was a communicant...
Doris R. Meiggs
Dec 26, 2023
Doris R. Meiggs, 94, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Gordon W. Meiggs for 56 years before his passing in 2007. Born in Warren, RI, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Cecelia (Bartley) Gervais. Doris worked as a School...
Shirley Ann Monaghan
Dec 20, 2023
Shirley Ann (Campbell) Monaghan, 88, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late John Monaghan, Sr. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Dorothy (Fitzgerald) Campbell. Shirley loved living in Bristol and hosting many 4th of July parties. She also loved gardening and...
Eugene T. Geremia
Dec 18, 2023
Eugene T. Geremia, 66, of Bristol passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 in Bristol. He was the son of the late Philip and Daislina (Celetti) Geremia. He loved his work, as a youth at the Fogarty Center in Providence and later at the, then new, Cranston Center. He worked at the Maher Center Sheltered Workshop since moving to...
Delphina Souza
Dec 17, 2023
Delphina (Oliver) Souza, 88, of Bristol passed away peacefully in Boston, MA on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late Edward Souza for 38 years before his passing in 1996. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Sophie (Cabral) Oliver. Delphina worked as an educator for many years with...
Shirley Nunes
Dec 14, 2023
CEREMONY DATES CORRECTED/UPDATED Mrs. Shirley (Rogers) Gablinske Nunes, age 95, of Cliff Drive, Bristol, died at the Hope Health Philip Hulitar Hospice Center on December 14, 2023. She was the wife of the late Alfred N. Nunes in 2009, the late Herbert R. DeLeo in 1998 and the late William F. Gablinske in 1971. She buried all three of...
William "Bill" W. St. Vincent Sr.
Dec 14, 2023
William Bill W. St. Vincent, Sr., 95, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in Newport. Born in Barrington, RI he was the son of the late George and Matilda (Rainey) St. Vincent. He was the loving husband of Theresa A. (DeLeva) St. Vincent for 50 years before his passing. Together they enjoyed bowling, dancing with...
John J. Pemental Jr.
Dec 12, 2023
John J. Pemental, Jr., 85, of Bristol passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was the companion of Jacquelyn Valeriana for many years before their wedding in 2020. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Mello) Pemental. John was an Iron Worker for many years and a proud member of the...
Richard D. Marshall, Sr.
Dec 10, 2023
Richard D. Marshall, Sr., 80, of Bristol passed away peacefully in Providence on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was the devoted husband of the late Agnes (Suchocki) Marshall for 59 years until her passing in 2021. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late John and Sylvina (Travers) Marshall. Richard worked for the Bristol Department of Public...


