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Obituaries

Former town councilor, arson investigator dies at 72

BURRILLVILLE – A longtime Providence firefighter who was active in town government died this month at the age of 72. Joseph Francis Dorsey died at his home on East...

Glocester Town Council President Julian Forgue dies

GLOCESTER – The president of the Glocester Town Council died last week at the age of 70. Julian P. "Jay" Forgue III of Snake Hill Road died on...

Former rescue captain, ‘Mayor of Harrisville’ dies at age 80

BURRILLVILLE – A former rescue captain for the Harrisville Fire Department and recipient of the Hero Fireman of the Year award has died this month at the age of 80.

Former reporter, director of legislative press, dies at 86

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The former director of the State of Rhode Island's Legislative Press and Publications Bureau died this week at the age of 86. Thomas Roberts of North...

Joseph (Joe) Francis Gardner

Joseph (Joe) Francis Gardner died of natural causes on November 23, 2021 in Huntsville, Alabama at the age of seventy-seven. Joe is survived by his daughters, Lisa Marie and Jennifer Lee; grandson...

Former town electrical inspector dies at 68

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Roger E. Menard, 68, of Black Plain Road, died Friday, Sept. 10 at Landmark Medical Center. Menard was the husband of Diane (Caya) Menard, and...

Francis Thibault of North Smithfield dies at 81

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Frances S. Thibault, 81, of North Smithfield died Sunday evening August 29, 2021 at Landmark Medical Center. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas E.Thibault, Sr. They...