All Obituaries

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...

Paul A. Lumbra, 74, of North Attleboro, died July 5, 2018 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Kathleen A. (Londers) Lumbra. Born in Central Falls, RI, he was a son of the late Jasper L. Lumbra & Cecile M.A. (Levasseur) Lumbra. Paul worked as a salesman at Courtesy Kia of South Attleboro. He was an active member of the Rehoboth Congregational Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 – 1965 until his honorable discharge. He leaves his...

Nancy (Greer) Leggat, 89, of Seekonk, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  She was the loving wife of the late Donald B. Leggat.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. Greer & Mary E. (Johnston) Greer.  Nancy was a long time parishioner of St. Martin’s, Pawtucket and, after the merge, Church of the Epiphany.  She was very active in both churches as a member of the...

Robert. P. Brehio, 79, of Rehoboth, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 6, 2018. He was the husband of the late Evelyn M. (Botelho) Brehio. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Ernest P. Brehio & Barbara M. (McMinn) Brehio. Mr. Brehio was a self-employed carpenter for many years until his retirement. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962 and was a member of the American Legion, Post 302. He was a member of South Swansea Baptist Church....

All services were privately held.