Isabella Theresa Hough

by The Providence Eye

Isabella Theresa Hough Obituary Isabella Theresa Hough, 99, of East Providence, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Hough. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Marie (Boudreau) Tognetti. Mrs. [...]

Joan E Kent

by The Providence Eye

Joan E Kent, 88, of Mayflower Street, passed away on Thursday April 16, 2026, at Evergreen House Health Center. She was married to the late Lawrence E Kent. Born in Providence, Joan was the daughter of Robert and Lillian (Smithers) Harrison. She spent much of [...]

Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County

by The Providence Eye

Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County needs volunteers to serve as Helpline Advocates who directly support victims and their children. Volunteers complete in-person advocate training and then provide information, referrals, and emotional support by answering calls to the center’s helpline. The helpline is available [...]

Art League Rhode Island

by The Providence Eye

Art League Rhode Island is looking for volunteers to join its Development Committee and help advance the organization’s mission of strengthening the state’s visual arts community. Volunteers help coordinate fundraising events that support exhibitions and educational programs; individuals with experience in marketing, PR, and event [...]

Letters to the Editor – April 22, 2026

by The Providence Eye

The idea of Open Primaries, which is neither noted in Colin King’s great story [Ranked-Choice Voting Would Improve Democracy in Providence – and Across Rhode Island.] on Ranked Choice Voting nor in the two General Assembly bills, is another needed change to our voting system. [...]

Letters to the Editor – April 15, 2026

by The Providence Eye

Couldn’t agree more with Colin King regarding the merits of using ranked choice voting (RCV) in Rhode Island [Ranked-Choice Voting Would Improve Democracy in Providence – and Across Rhode Island.] One of the greatest upsides of RCV is its built-in commitment to majority rule, a [...]

Pauline F. O’Brien

by The Providence Eye

Pauline F. O’Brien, 86, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 14th. She was the beloved wife of James L. O’Brien for 65 years. Born in Central Falls, she was the only child of the late Armand and Ida (LaFontaine) Charpentier. She enjoyed traveling [...]

Patricia K. Messere

by The Providence Eye

Patricia K. Messere, 86, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 15th, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Donald Messere. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank, Sr. And Alberta (Cunha) Galleshaw. Patricia graduated from [...]

George Rocco Lavoie

by The Providence Eye

George Rocco Lavoie, age 85, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George Lavoie and the late Frances (DiPaolo) Lavoie. He also leaves his companion and [...]

Anthony B. Maciocio

by The Providence Eye

Anthony B. Maciocio, 82, of South Kingstown and formerly of North Providence, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late MaryAnn (Squadrito) Maciocio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony [...]