Beverly Gorden Schneider
October 7, 2025
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Schneider, Beverly Gorden, 77, died Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen Alan Schneider. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Glassman) Gorden, she had lived in Narragansett, RI for 8 years, previously [...]

VNA of New England Hospice
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VNA of Care New England Hospice seeks volunteers to visit regularly with hospice patients in their homes, and at nursing facilities and assisted living communities. Additionally, volunteers are needed to help at the VNA office, making wellness calls and assisting with general administrative support. Volunteers [...]

06
Oct
The Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council
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The Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed Council is recruiting volunteers to help with its 5K on the morning of Saturday, November 1, at Rice Field in Coventry. Volunteers are needed to assist with directing parking, registration and race packet pick-up, and at the water station [...]

06
Oct
Children’s Friend
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Children’s Friend is looking for volunteers to read to children and to engage with them in creative-based activities. No prior experience is needed with this volunteer opportunity, just enthusiasm and a passion for working with kids. Children’s Friend will provide the books to read and [...]

06
Oct
Richard E. Autiello
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Affectionately known as “Uncle Dickie” by countless family, friends and acquaintances, he was born in Providence on September 19, 1938 to Antonio and Antonietta (Calvino) Autiello, who both immigrated to the United States from Italy. He lived most of his life in that city whose [...]

01
Oct
Jerrold L. Lavine
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Jerrold L. Lavine, age 85, a devoted husband and father, civic leader, and entrepreneur whose work touched Rhode Island’s public, business, and nonprofit communities—passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Providence, he remained a lifelong Rhode Islander. Educated at Boston University, [...]

01
Oct
William L Mayer
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William L Mayer weighed anchor and left the harbor for the last time on September 26th, ending a ninety-seven year run of frenetic activity that included speed skating, football, sailing in the familiar waters of Narragansett Bay and further afield to Bermuda, Halifax, the Bahamas, [...]

01
Oct
Raymond L. Dempsey, Jr
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Raymond L. Dempsey, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully departed this world on September 22, 2025, at his home in Cranston, Rhode Island, surrounded by the warmth of his cherished family. Born on June 18, 1949, in Providence, Raymond’s life was a vibrant [...]

01
Oct
Tommasina Sciacca
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Tommasina Sciacca 95, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. A beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Known for her kind and gentle spirit, her wonderful cooking, her love of gardening, and above all, her devotion to her family. Her greatest [...]

01
Oct
Alfred Mendonsa, Jr.
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Alfred Mendonsa, Jr. 81, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, at Miriam Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Alfred and Domenica (Melillo) Mendonsa, Sr. Alfred was a proud graduate of [...]

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Oct