Virginia H. Chase
by

Virginia H. Chase, 91, a long-time resident of Laurelmead, a senior living cooperative in Providence, RI, died at home in the presence of family and loving caretakers on August 22, having celebrated her 91st birthday only two weeks earlier. She was the widow of Rev. [...]

02
Sep
Peter Grim Lisle
by

Peter Grim Lisle (86), fondly known by his five grandchildren as “Grimmie,” played one last game of backgammon with his family the night before he passed away at his Providence home on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, in 1938, Peter found joy [...]

02
Sep
John J. Emma, Sr.
by

John J. Emma, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Patricia A. (McGurn) Emma. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John A. and Concetta (Croce) Emma. He was the devoted father of [...]

02
Sep
Dennis Edward Branham
by

Dennis Edward Branham, 95, of Providence, RI, formerly of Titusville, FL and Cabin Creek, WV, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 in his home surrounded by loving family. Dennis was born in Kayford, WV, one of eight children of the late Willie Branham and [...]

02
Sep
Neil D. Abate
by

Neil D. Abate, born on October 9, 1946, in Providence, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in Johnston, surrounded by his loving family. As the owner and operator of Abate & Ursillo Plating company and later Noble Industries, Neil spent his entire career in [...]

02
Sep
Sarkis Avakyan
by

Sarkis Avakyan 83, of Cranston, passed away on August 30, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Rozine Maviyan. Born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1942 the son of the late Hagop and Trvanda Avakyan, he moved to Yerevan, Armenia in 1946 before coming [...]

02
Sep
Mayer, Judith Daly
by

Mayer, Judith Daly, 92, died Monday, September 1, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Howard Mayer for 72 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rivka (Mendelblatt) Daly. She raised her family [...]

02
Sep
The DaVinci Center for Community Progress
by

DaVinci Center for Community Progress is looking for volunteers for its senior meals program. With the senior meals program, volunteers help prepare, serve, and clean up the daily lunch offered to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Volunteers also are instrumental in helping to create a [...]

27
Aug
Roger Williams Park Zoo
by

Roger Williams Park Zoo seeks ‘Play Partner’ volunteers to help support and facilitate children’s free play at the zoo’s Hasbro’s Big Backyard. Play partners help families create memories during their visit to the zoo through outdoor play experiences that connect them with nature. This volunteer [...]

27
Aug
Roger Williams Park Zoo
by

Roger Williams Park Zoo seeks ‘Play Partner’ volunteers to help support and facilitate children’s free play at the zoo’s Hasbro’s Big Backyard. Play partners help families create memories during their visit to the zoo through outdoor play experiences that connect them with nature. This volunteer [...]

27
Aug