All Obituaries

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...

Anne Meredith (Tracy) Burton, 88  a resident of Seekonk, MA died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 after a long illness.  She was the daughter of the late Harvey T. Tracy, Sr. and Ruth B. (Baker) Tracy.  She worked at Bagels East, Eastside Providence and Herff Jones of Providence for many years.  She graduated from East Providence High School and played the clarinet in the high school band.  After  WWII she became a member of the Civil Air Patrol based at the Old...

Jeanne (MacLeod) Nelson, 93, of Rehoboth, died peacefully on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Evergreen Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Nelson, Sr. Born in Mobile, AL, she was the daughter of the late George R. MacLeod & Florence N. (Pierce) MacLeod. She was the sister of the late Lloyd MacLeod. Mrs. Nelson began her career in real estate in the 1960's building residential developments throughout Seekonk and Rehoboth. She was a past member of Seekonk...

Robert A. Kelly, Sr., 81, of East Providence, died peacefully at home on September 20, 2018. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Sousa) Kelly. Born in Rehoboth, he was the son of the late Barbara Kelly. Mr. Kelly worked as a maintenance specialist with the Davol Co. for 40 years until his retirement. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, being honorably discharged in 1962. He leaves his loving children: Robert Kelly of East providence and Carol Miguel & her husband Thomas of East...

Shirley M. (Bettencourt) Pearson, 80, of Riverside, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  She was the wife of the late David R. Pearson.  Born in Dighton, MA, she was a daughter of the late Frank Bettencourt & Rose (Machado) Bettencourt.   Mrs. Pearson was a homemaker and member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church for many years.  She enjoyed puzzles, yard sales, & table...

Phyllis G. (Greenleaf) Johnson, 68, of Rehoboth, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday August 20, 2018.  She was the loving wife of Robert E. Johnson. Born in Cambridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late Leonard M. Greenleaf & Ruth A. (Barrett) Greenleaf. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Rehoboth Congregational Church and former member of Winthrop Street Baptist Church & North Rehoboth Methodist Church. She was an avid Boston Red...

Kathleen A. (Londers) Lumbra, 67, of North Attleboro, died July 11, 2018 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Paul A. Lumbra Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Robert Londers & Mildred (Franklin) Londers. Kathy was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was an active member of the Rehoboth Congregational Church. She leaves her loving children: Melissa Borland, James Borland, Alex Borland, Brandon Lumbra, Cassandra...