All Obituaries

Nancy Ward Urban, 70, of Rehoboth, MA, died peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 at her beloved antique home in Rehoboth surrounded by her two sons and husband. She endured a ten-year struggle with Dementia. She was the wife and soulmate of Martin P. Urban. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter of the late James T. & Hazel V. Ward. Nancy had a passion for history, genealogy, travel, and animals. She raised Golden Retrievers, owned and rode horses, and had many cats over a...

The Rev. Dr. H. Daehler Hayes passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27 at the Hope Hospice Center in Providence. He was the loving husband of The Reverend Joy Utter,   father of   Mark Daehler Hayes (Janey Dyke) ,   Elaine Brandel Hayes Pearl (Richard), stepfather of Matthew Edwards and Eric Edwards, father-in-law of Andrea Flavin, Lori Edwards, Marney Weaver; Grandfather of six grandchildren: Tanner Mark Hayes...

Oleksiy Tsyhanenko, 80, of Warwick, died peacefully on September 20, 2019 at Kent Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Neonila (Lukasevych) Tsyhanenko.  Born in Tal’ne, Ukraine, he was a son of the late Prokop & Milana Tsyhanenko.  Mr. Tsyhanenko worked as an engineer in the telecommunications industry in the Ukraine.  Upon retirement in 2007, he moved to the United States.  He was a member of Second Baptist Church in East Providence. In addition to...

Cynthia “Cindy” Chase (Martin) Radican, 77, formerly of Warwick, Cranston and Pawtucket, RI, died on Thursday, September 12, at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by her family. Born June 17, 1942, in Providence to Kenneth H. Sr., and Bertrice (MacDonald) Martin, she grew up in the Lakewood section of Warwick and graduated in 1960 from Warwick Veterans Memorial High School. While in school, she played clarinet in the marching band, traveling to the Rose Bowl...

Muriel M. (Adams) Peters, 93, of Riverside, died peacefully on September 16, 2019 at Evergreen House Health Center. She was the wife of the late Melvin J. Peters. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. Adams & Mabel E. (Farrell) Adams. She leaves her loving son, Stephen E. Earley & his wife Kia of Providence. She was the mother of the late Sharon A. Wilson. Cherished grandmother of Sarah & Jim Wilson. Her funeral and burial will be private. Calling...

Beverly A. (Jordan) Edwards, 89, of Seekonk, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 6, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Frederick A. Edwards.  Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sydney S. Jordan & Agnes L. (Robertson) Jordan. Mrs. Edwards was a purchasing manager with Cherry & Webb Co. for many years until her retirement.   A lifelong Communicant of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Beverly served...

Alfred C. “Al” Drowne, 85, of New Hampton, New Hampshire, died on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Born in 1934 in Swansea and raised in Rehoboth, MA, Al was the son of Charles A. and Madelyn (DeSilva) Drowne. Besides his wife, Nancy, he leaves a brother, David, and two sons, Al and Dale. A private family service will be held with burial in Rehoboth Village Cemetery.    Arrangements have been entrusted to J.H. WILLIAMS & CO. FUNERAL HOME.   

Douglas J. Tetreault, 48, of Rumford, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Pamela J. (Phillips) Tetreault.  Born in Providence, he was a son of Robert E. Tetreault of Rumford & the late Ruth M. (Couture) Tetreault.   Doug was employed as a journeyman with IBEW Local 99.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR, WWE, & spending time with his family.    In addition to his wife...

Alan Perreault, 89, of Barrington, died peacefully on August 26, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ruth V. Perreault. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Rudolph E. Perreault & Clara V. Perreault. Mr. Perreault was a graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War directing a crew that built roads in Greenland. He was the founder of the John Deere heavy construction dealership in...

Harriet Brisson passed away peacefully on August 24, 2019 of natural causes. She is survived by her son, Erik Brisson, and grandchildren, Cole Sullivan Brisson and Celia Sullivan Brisson. She was married to David W Brisson until his death in 1982; beyond being husband and wife, they were collaborators on numerous projects, publications, and shows. Her career as professor, studio artist, editor, and mentor spanned more than five decades. A memorial service will be held at the Rehoboth...