All Obituaries

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.  

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...

Doris P. Healey, 98, a longtime Seekonk resident, died Monday, the 18th of March at home in Rehoboth. She was preceded in death by her husband Malcolm L. Healey. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Howard W. Pearson and Clara (Butterworth) Pearson. Doris graduated from East Providence High School as class valedictorian and continued her education at Johnson and Wales Business School where she was awarded a diploma. In 1944, Doris traveled to San Diego, California to marry...

Martin W. Feeney, Sr., 79, of Naples, FL & Norwood, MA, died peacefully on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2019.  He was the loving husband of Constance A. (Flint) Feeney.  Born in Norwood, MA, he was a son of the late Martin W.  Feeney & Claire J. (Heinrich) Feeney. Marty was the Director of the Department of Public Works for the town of Walpole and Milton for many years until his retirement in 2001.  He proudly served in the U.S. Navy...

 Mark “Zippy” Johnson, 49, of Rehoboth, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. He was the loving husband & high school sweetheart of Mallissa A. (Figueiredo) Johnson for 29 years. Born in Attleboro, he was a son of Robert E. Johnson of Rehoboth and the late Phyllis G. (Greenleaf) Johnson. Zippy was an operations supervisor for UPS Freight for many years. He was a former member of the Rehoboth Fire Department. He enjoyed...

V. Ruth (Usher) Peirce, 102, of Rumford, died Friday, February 15, 2019 at Hope Health Hospice Center.  She was the wife of the late G. Fales Peirce.  They were married for 63 years.  Born in Portsmouth, RI, she was the daughter of the late W. Raymond & Violet M. (Martin) Usher.  A resident of Rumford since 1938, Mrs. Peirce was a member of Newman Congregational Church in Rumford where she served as Deaconess, member of the Ladies Guild, the church’s Historical...

William T. Hicks, 72, of Chepachet, died February 5, 2019.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas J. Hicks, Jr. & Edna F. (Cummings) Hicks.  Mr. Hicks was a contractor in the paving industry for many years until his retirement.  He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors, especially Wood River & Stafford Pond in Rhode Island.   He leaves his two sons: William T. Hicks, II of Rumford & Scott L. Hicks & his wife Jean of...

Edmund J. Clegg, Jr., 93, of Barrington, RI died January 31, 2019 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Claire Messinger Clegg. Born in Warwick, RI on November 1, 1925, he was the son of the late Edmund J. Clegg and Mary (Egan) Clegg. Mr. Clegg was a graduate of Bryant College and Providence College. He was the sole owner of a successful accounting firm in East Providence for over 40 years. He was a lifetime member of the American Society of CPAs. Mr. Clegg was active in...

Robert L. DelRosso, age 91, a resident of Seekonk, MA, died on December 4. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn DelRosso and the father of Kenneth DelRosso and Roberta DelRosso, both of Seekonk. He also is survived by two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Bob was a devoted husband, father, friend, and citizen who exemplified the call to serve his community and make it a better place for all to live. He stayed close to his roots as a local farmer and road...

Albert J. Ouellette, Jr., 55, of Boyertown, PA, died at home on Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was the husband of the late Linda B. (Messinger) Ouellette. Born in New Britain, CT, he was a son of the late Albert J. Ouellette, Sr. & Dolores T. (Wishnefski) Ouellette. Mr. Ouellette worked as a DOT Safety Specialist in the trucking industry for many years. He leaves his brother, David T. Ouellette of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Graveside Service will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11:00...