All Obituaries

Brendan S. Rockett, 20, of Fall River, died June 19, 2019. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Stephen E. Rockett & Kelly A. Conroy Rockett. Brendan was a 2017 graduate of Durfee High School where he was captain of the varsity volleyball team, captain of the sixth man club, member of the debate team, and member of the National Honors Society. In his senior year of high school, he was appointed to the Mayor of Fall River’s Youth Council. He was a political science major at Boston...

Robert L. Taylor, 76, of Rehoboth, died peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was the loving husband of 54 years to Virginia B. (Goff) Taylor. Born to the late Betty L. (Mundell) Taylor and Robert N. Taylor in Ottumwa, IA, he later moved to Arizona where he was lovingly raised by his father and wife Byrdena Taylor. Bob worked as a manager in the lumber industry for many years. He was a member of the Rehoboth Fire Department Station One for 38 years, retiring as Captain. He was the...

Evelyn R. (Harry) Campbell, 91, of Riverside, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Leo J. Campbell.  Born in East Providence, she was a daughter of the late Louis E. Harry & Louisa (Reckling) Harry. A graduate of East Providence High School, Mrs. Campbell received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island in 1949 and pursued her passion for teaching; completing her...

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David W. Goff, 73, died March 6, 2019 at St. Anne’s Hospital. Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of the late Ernest L. & Dorothy (Lamond) Goff. He leaves his brother, Ernest L. Goff of Huntsville, UT. His graveside service will be held Monday, May 13th at 11:00 am in Rehoboth Village Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to J.H. WILLIAMS & CO. FUNERAL HOME, 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence.  

Ann C. (Leigh) Howard, 73, of Seekonk, died peacefully on May 12, 2019 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  She was the loving wife of Vernon J. Howard for 53 years.  Born in Croydon, Surrey, England, she was the daughter of the late Ronald J. Leigh & Jean R. (Stephens) Leigh. Mrs. Howard was a bookkeeper with American Canadian Caribbean Line in Warren for many years until her retirement. In addition to her husband, she leaves her loving children: Wendy S. Lee & her husband...

Carmen D. Diaz, 83, of Johnston, died May 9, 2019 at Roger Williams Medical Center.  She was the wife of the late Jose R. Olivo.  Born in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Rumualdo & Mariana Diaz.   Mrs. Diaz was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.   She leaves her loving daughters: Myrna Malave of North Providence & Maritza Quinones of Providence.  She was the mother of the late Jose Olivo...

Mary (Stephenson) Northup, 91, of Riverside, died peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2019.  She was the wife of the late George W. Northup.  Born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Harry Stephenson & Norah (Hobley) Stephenson.   Mrs. Northup worked as a secretary for many years until her retirement.   She leaves her loving children: Stephen W. Northup of Riverside and Donna –Lee Connors of Taunton.  Cherished...

Salvatore L. Scarpitti, 92, of Riverside, died peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the loving husband of Rita L. (Fisher) for 71 years. Born in Akron, OH, he was a son of the late Nicola Scarpitti & Nicolina (Madrone) Scarpitti. Mr. Scarpitti worked as a purchasing agent for Rotondo Precast for many years until his retirement. A member of “the greatest generation”, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was an avid...

Gordon “Tommy” Cole, 81, of Seekonk, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 19, 2019. He was the loving husband of Myrtle E. (Abrams) Cole. Born in Attleboro, he was a son of the late Gordon H. Cole & Velma L. (Claflin) Cole. Tommy worked as machinist in the paper products industry for many years until his retirement. He was a bee-keeper and member of the Gold Prospectors Association.  A veteran of the Korean War, Tommy proudly served in the...