Helen Marie (Radigan) DoCanto
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Helen Marie (Radigan) DoCanto, 94, passed away peacefully at home in North Providence surrounded by her loving family on February 2, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late George DoCanto.   Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Bernard F. [...]

09
Feb
Ronald McDonald Charities of New England – Providence
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Ronald McDonald Charities of New England – Providence is seeking bilingual relief managers and house volunteers. Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and Mandarin are the biggest needs. Volunteers assist with cleaning/housekeeping, greeting and checking in visitors, answering phones, and other general tasks. Those who are able to commit long-term are [...]

05
Feb
WaterFire Providence
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WaterFire Providence is seeking visitor support and store clerk volunteers at the WaterFire Arts Center. Responsibilities include answering questions from guests both in person and over the phone and helping guests support WaterFire with every purchase from the store. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to [...]

05
Feb
The Village Common of Rhode Island
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The Village Common of Rhode Island is seeking volunteers in the Providence area to support with light household maintenance and tech support. Responsibilities include changing ceiling lightbulbs, changing smoke alarm batteries, hanging pictures, and more! All of our volunteers undergo a background check and receive training as well. For more [...]

05
Feb
Letters to the Editor – February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026
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[Followup information on the article “South Providence Residents Alarmed Scrapyard Expansion Could Encroach on Their Only Public Access Point,” published December 10, 2025] The following letter was submitted to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and the City Council.  Subject: Public Access beach at Public street under [...]

Cheryl F. Furia (Flanagan
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Cheryl F. Furia (Flanagan), age 77, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the beloved wife of the late Peter A. Furia. Cheryl was a devoted and loving mother to her sons Michael, Peter and Matthew Furia. She was also [...]

03
Feb
Viola Ann Rock
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Viola Ann Rock, 86, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. She was the wife of the late John S. Rock. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Lydia (Rosati) Parkis. She grew up in the Wanskuck section of Providence [...]

03
Feb
Angelica D. Aristy Hiciano
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Angelica D. Aristy Hiciano, age 10, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in the Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of Angel Aristy and Juleissy Hiciano and granddaughter of Juliana Colon with whom she lived. Angelica was a 4th [...]

03
Feb
Jose Pizarro Garcia
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Jose Pizarro Garcia Obituary One night I had a dream… I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; One belonged to [...]

03
Feb
Leo William “Boozie” Lassiter
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Leo Lassiter Obituary Obituary for Leo William “Boozie” Lassiter Leo William Lassiter, affectionately known as “Boozie,” was born on November 5, 1939, in Raleigh, North Carolina, and peacefully passed away on January 27, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late William “Chainey” Perry [...]

03
Feb