Letters to the Editor – April 15, 2026
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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
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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 [...]

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Patricia K. Messere
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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 [...]

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George Rocco Lavoie
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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 [...]

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Anthony B. Maciocio
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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 [...]

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Vicki Jones
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Vicki Jones was born in Fayetteville NC to Willie M Jones of VA and Fannie (Cowan) Jones of NC. Raised in Providence, RI, Vicki was loved by many as she was the neighborhood hairdresser and what some would call a style icon. She loved life [...]

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Damian Goris.
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Damian Goris Obituary Here we are reunited honoring the death and celebration of Damian Goris. He was a man of many words and actions but most of all, smiles. He knew exactly how to light up a room and get a smile or laugh out [...]

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Gary C. Williams
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Gary C. Williams, 63, of Cranston passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 12, 2026. He was the devoted husband of Nicole (Bolvin) Williams, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage and a beautiful life together. Born in Providence, he was the son of Shirley [...]

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Marie Ann (Nardolillo) Talone
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Marie Ann (Nardolillo) Talone 87, of Pascoag passed away on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at Cyrstal Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John D. Talone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of [...]

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Anthony J. “Skippy” Palumbo
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Anthony J. “Skippy” Palumbo age 81, of Simmonsville Ave., Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation in North Providence. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of Linda (Venticinque) Palumbo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late [...]

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