All Obituaries

Adrienne Jean (Doherty) Arruda, 72, beloved wife of Robert John Arruda passed away April 4, 2021 at Hope Hospice after a short illness.    Adrienne was born on December 31, 1948 to Wayne E. Doherty and Marion E. (Bedford) Doherty.  She was a lifelong resident of East Providence.  Adrienne worked for many years at the former J.J. Gregory’s and H. Carr and Sons.   Loved by her two children and son-in-law, Lisa and Michael Pucino of Seekonk...

Kyle Russell Belota, 22, of East Providence, died April 2, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of David M. Belota of East Providence and Sheri A. (Drainville) Andrade of East Providence. He was the step-son of Jennifer L. Belota. Kyle worked as a mechanic in the automotive industry. He was a man who put everyone else before himself. Kyle loved making music, he was a local rapper known as “Truth” and Eminem was his idol. Kyle would not want you...

Barbara A. Christopher, 88, of Seekonk, died peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home. She was the loving wife of 65 years to Raymond “Mike” Christopher, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gunnar A. Carlson and Freda M. (Aspinall) Carlson. Barbara was a graduate of URI School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse in her younger years. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, painting, quilting, and basket weaving. In addition to her...

Norman A. Burns, 88, of Fall River, died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  He was the loving husband of Maryann (Waterman) Burns.  Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Norman E. Burns and Eva M. (LeBlanc) Burns. Mr. Burns was a graduate of Durfee High School, Class of 1950 and a graduate of Bradford Durfee Technical College where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree.  He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  He was a member of...

Inez M. Stoddard, 94, of Sunapee, NH, formerly of Rehoboth, MA, died peacefully on February 27, 2021 at Harris Hill Center.  She was the wife of the late Edward C. “Red” Stoddard.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Walter E. Horton, Sr. and Catherine S. (Pierce) Horton.   Mrs. Stoddard was a graduate of Westbrook College in Maine and employed as a sales associate with Cherry & Webb Department Store for over 20 years...

John A. “Skip” Kirby, Sr., 79, of East Providence, died February 17, 2021 at the Providence VA Medical Center.  He was the loving husband of Jennifer A. (Olson) Kirby.  Born in New London, CT, he was a son of the late William B. Kirby, Sr. and Ann (Salego) Stevenson. Skip was employed as a long distance truck driver for many years.    In addition to his wife, he leaves his children: Kathryn A. Kirby of Pawtucket, Michael A....

Scott D. Lemieux, 58, of Seekonk, died Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born in Seattle, WA, he was a son of the late Earl J. Lemieux & Evelyn J. (Morrell) Lemieux. Scott was employed as an auto mechanic for many years. He leaves his loving siblings: Steven E. Lemieux & his wife Kathy of Seekonk and Melody A. Rupert & her husband Wayne of Seekonk. He was the brother of the late Guy J. Lemieux. He was the uncle of Jeff Lemieux, Jason Sluzewski & his wife Marcia, Wayne Rupert,...

Richard A. Estrella, Sr., 76, of Warren, formerly of Rehoboth, died at home on January 29, 2021.  Born in Pawtucket, RI on April 16, 1944, he was a son of the late Antone Estrella and Georgianna (Mello) Estrella.  Richard was a 1962 graduate of East Providence High School.  He was employed at Rhode Island Insulated Wire Company for many years and the Town of Rehoboth Highway Department until his retirement.    He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army...

Dorothy L. Merrill (Abbott), age 93, of Rehoboth, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 27th with family by her side. She had resided in Warwick for about 18 yrs. She was the daughter of Olive and Louis Abbott. She was the wife of the late Lloyd W. Merrill. She is survived by 3 children, Lloyd B. (Gail), Gary (Sherri), and Kimberly Merrill, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She had been an assembler at Forte in East Providence. She enjoyed knitting, painting,...

Kathryn Zilla Thomas, 90, of Seekonk, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Richard F. Thomas.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Harry D. Brice and Kathryn (Knight) Brice. Mrs. Thomas was a talented artist specializing in watercolor landscapes.  She was a member of the RI Watercolor Society, the Wickford Art Association, the Providence Art Club, and member of Newman Congregational...