All Obituaries

Raymond L. Bass, Jr., 63, of East Providence, died January 17, 2022.  He was the loving husband of Kathleen A. (Bruhn) Bass.  Born in Providence, he was a son of Barbara A. (Martin) Bass of Providence and the late Raymond L. Bass. Ray was employed as a security guard for many years until his retirement.  He was a member of Zion Gospel Church.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army.  In addition to his wife and mother, he leaves his loving children:...

Joseph A. Perron, 82, of Worcester, MA passed on January 19, 2022.  He was the husband of the late Mary J. (Jengo) Perron.  He was born in Southbridge, MA to the late  Louis A. and Frances (Mis) Perron.  He lived sixty four years in Southbridge, MA  and moved to Rhode Island in 2003.  He was employed by McLean Trucking for twenty years and Yellow Freight for twelve years until his retirement in 1997.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  Teamsters Local 671...

Richard L. Carlson, II, 36, of Pawtucket, died unexpectedly on January 17, 2022.  Born in Baton Rouge, LA, he was a son of Richard L. Carlson of Pawtucket and the late Denise L. (Cox) Carlson. Richard was employed as a chef at various restaurants throughout his career.  He enjoyed spending time with his children, fishing, and the outdoors.   In addition to his father, he leaves his loving children: Jasmin T. Carlson and Richard L. Carlson, III of Swansea.  He was...

Kuni Kreutel Johnson, 83, of Rumford, died peacefully on January 16, 2022.  Born April 7, 1938 in Providence, RI, daughter of the late William E. & Frances (Tumler) Kreutel of Seekonk, MA, married in ’61 to Robert C. Johnson, Kuni leaves a brother Willie E. Kreutel of Palm Coast, FL, a son, Christopher R. Johnson of Herndon, VA, a daughter, Kristine K. Johnson of Bradenton, FL, granddaughters Kiana Rose & Tara Aeryn Johnson of Oakton, VA.   Graduate of E.P....

Claire G. Vilandre, 87, a former resident of Central Falls, and retired Licensed Practical Nurse at Hospice St. Antoine, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022 at Madonna Manor Nursing Home in North Attleboro after a period of declining health.  Born on September 11, 1934 in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Romeo Vilandre and Imelda (Daunais) Vilandre. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and received her Nursing Degree at St. Joseph’s Hospital School of...

Katharine J. Anderson, 70, of Rumford, died peacefully on January 12, 2022 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of Louis C. Anderson, Jr. and Barbara C. (Barron) Anderson. She was graduated from South Portland (Maine) High School in 1969 and from the University of Maine (Orono) in 1973. After university she worked for Maine National Bank for a year before moving to Rumford. Soon after moving, she started working for Providence Gas Company...

Barbara C. Patterson, 98, of Rumford, died peacefully on December 28, 2021 at Island Health & Rehabilitation.  She was the wife of the late Richmond A. Patterson.  Born in Lewiston, ME, she was a daughter of the late Chandler H. Barron and Elsie A. (Olmstead) Barron. She was graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine in 1941.  During the war her family moved to the Portland area where she attended Westbrook Junior College for one year.  In...

Robert W. Bates, 93, of East Providence, died peacefully on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John Bates and Leeota M. (Pitzer) Bates. Mr. Bates was employed as a steel worker with Carpenter Steel for many years until his retirement. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was an avid bowler and member of the Newman YMCA. He leaves his loving children: Barbara A. Casala of Barrington, Betty A. Nelson of San Jose,...

Robert “Bob” Wyatt, 74, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021. Born on April 25, 1947, to the late Herbert Wyatt and Mary (Moran) Wyatt, and brother to the late Donald Wyatt.          Bob or “Bobby” as he was known by many on Aquidneck Island, was raised on Vanicek Avenue in Middletown in the home his father built by hand. A graduate of Middletown High School in 1965, Bob was...

Michael P.  Yuski, 80, of Riverside, died peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Maureen S. (Oliver) Yuski.  Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Michael Yuski and Cecile L. (Miclette) Slade. Mr. Yuski was employed as a toolmaker with the former Reed-Rico in Bristol for 46 years until his retirement.   He loved the outdoors, music, poetry, and was a member of Mensa International. In...