Woonsocket - Raisa Arianna Taft, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 37. Born on December 22, 1988, in Chula Vista, California, Raisa was the daughter of Yvonne Foster, and the late Jude Matthews, and had lived most of her life in Providence and Woonsocket..She is survived by her mother, Yvonne Foster; her four children, Alana Foster, Aaliyah Taft, Arianna Taft, and Adrian Taft; her sister, Ti-Auna Umoh; her brothers Londel Foster, Teryl Foster, ...

Cranston - Noel A. Smock, 79, formerly of Cranston, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the VA Medical Center, Providence. He was the loving husband of the late Joyce (Mendes) Smock. Born in Lynwood, California, a son of the late Noel and Beatrice (Silva) Smock, he had resided in Cranston for many years before moving to Bristol. Mr. Smock was a chef for various nursing homes and restaurants throughout his career. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served three tours during the Vietnam War in the ...

Dennis (Denny) Gerald LaBranche, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in the intensive care unit at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his devoted wife, Paula, and his family, who remained steadfastly by his bedside. Born on September 8, 1946, Dennis lived a life defined by honor, craftsmanship, and an unwavering devotion to his family and country. On January 5, 1968, Dennis enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, answering the call to serve his ...

Lincoln - Amanda V. Broadmeadow, 27, of Lincoln, died peacefully on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 at home, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with glioblastoma. She was the loving wife of Cole Durham, with whom she celebrated her second wedding anniversary on May 4th. Born in Providence, a daughter of Paul and Kristine (Pomposelli) Broadmeadow of Lincoln, Amanda was a gifted learner. After graduating from Lincoln High School, she attended the University of Rochester ...

Auburn, MA - Gerald L. Pierdolla, 58, of Auburn, died Monday, May 11, 2026 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. Born in San Antonio, Texas, a son of the late Danny Pierdolla and Margaret (Ulrich) Hanson, he had resided in Massachusetts for the past 20 years. Mr. Pierdolla was a truck driver for many years retiring in 2025. An avid fisherman, Gerald enjoyed fishing trips to South Padre Island, Texas. He was a friend to everyone he met, and would not hesitate to give someone the shirt off ...

Burton "Burt" Stallwood, 86, of Fairfax, VA, formerly of Lincoln, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 7, in the presence of his loving family. A distinguished public servant, community leader, and devoted family man, Burt leaves behind a legacy of extraordinary service to the State of Rhode Island and the Town of Lincoln. As the son of the late Harold and Margaret G. (Giblin) Stallwood, Burt was born on September 17, 1939, in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He graduated from Tolman ...

Providence - Kay (Hohenthaner) Low, 91, of Providence, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was the loving wife of the late Theodore F. Low. Born in Yankton, South Dakota, a daughter of the late Peter and Blanche (Olafson) Hohenthaner, she had resided in Providence for nearly seventy years and vacationed in Switzerland and Matunuck, RI, for many years. Mrs. Low graduated from the Sacred Heart School of Nursing and worked as a registered ...

Cumberland - Gertrude E. (Bowden) Hanley, 97, of Cumberland, died Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at home. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond F. Hanley. They were married for 54 years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte (Ashley) Bowden. Gertrude was a graduate of Central Falls High School, where she thoroughly enjoyed her work as secretary to the principal for ten years. She had resided in Cumberland since 1963. Mrs. Hanley was a preschool teacher at ...

Woonsocket - Norman O. Champagne, 98, formerly of Cumberland and Woonsocket, died Monday, May 4, 2026 at The Holiday Retirement Home, Manville. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeannette D. (Bourgault) Champagne. Norman was a son of the late Elphege and Alice Champagne, he had resided in Woonsocket for thirty years, and had previously resided in Pawtucket and Cumberland. Mr. Champagne was a truck driver for the Teamsters Union, Local 251, and had also worked for Ann & Hope ...

Lincoln - John M. Hoyle, Jr., 59, of Lincoln, died Sunday, May 3, 2026 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the loving husband of the late Linda Aubin. Born in Providence, a son of John M. and Carol (Hulcup) Hoyle of Cumberland, he was a lifelong resident of Lincoln. Mr. Hoyle worked as a building official and housing inspector for the Town of Lincoln, the Town of East Greenwich, the State of Rhode Island and the Town of Tiverton. In addition, he freelanced as an ...