Portrait of Rsm Sister Geraldyn Mcgreevy

Rsm Sister Geraldyn Mcgreevy

Providence, Rhode Island

Sister Marie Geraldyn McGreevy R.S.M. age 95 died peacefully at Bethany Home in Providence Rhode Island on February 9 2026. She was a Sister of Mercy for 74 years. Born Mary she was the daughter of John G. and Catherine Appleton McGreevy of Cranston Rhode Island. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Catherine also a Sister of Mercy. She graduated from St. Xavier Academy in Providence and earned a Bachelor of Science from Bryant University and a Master of Arts in Education at Catholic University. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in Cumberland Rhode Island on September 8 1951. Her first ministries were teaching high school in both the Diocese of Providence and the Diocese of Fall River. The greater part of her ministry involved financial administration work. She was the Registrar at St. Mary Academy Bay View. She served on the Provincial Council of…

Portrait of Gabriel Calderon

Gabriel Calderon

Providence, Rhode Island

Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand One belonged to me and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before us I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life There was only one set of footprints.

Portrait of Polene Laurore

Polene Laurore

Providence, Rhode Island

Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand One belonged to me and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of my life flashed before us I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life There was only one set of footprints.

Portrait of May Azar

May Azar

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

May Azar 95 of Central Falls passed away peacefully with her family by her side Wednesday February 11 2026. She was the wife of the late Joseph Azar Jr. Born in Boston MA she was the daughter of the late John and Raghima Cabbabe Arage. May graduated from Central Falls High School in 1947 and was the class Salutatorian. She worked for Gardner and Whitely Insurance as a bookkeeper for eleven years and later spent nine years working at the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority before retiring. She was the beloved mother of Joseph Azar III and his wife Bernadette Laurie Corriveault and her husband David and Brian Azar and his wife Eileen all of Lincoln She is also survived by her brother Edward Arage and her sister Shirley Sullivan. She also leaves nine grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. She was the sister of the late Norman Arage and Albert Arage.…

Portrait of Carmella E. Crowe

Carmella E. Crowe

Pascoag, Rhode Island

Carmella E. (Lonardo) Crowe, 88, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 surrounded by her family in Hope Hospice Care Facility, Providence. She was the loving wife of the late Richard R. Crowe Sr. for 66 years. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Samuel & Anna (Calise) Lonardo.Carmella was a Professional Cake Decorator, and she taught over 3000 girls at Michael’s Crafts and brought joy to many nursing home residents teaching cake demonstrations, in the tri-state area for many years. She attended church at St. Joseph’s Church, Pascoag, St. Patrick’s Church, Harrisville and St. Eugene’s Church, Chepachet. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting, baking, sewing and she was an avid shopper.Carmella is survived by three sons; Richard R. Crowe Jr and his wife Kim Matteo of No. Providence, Michael J. Crowe of Glendale, Kenneth D. Crowe and his wife Tammy of Dayville, CT, two daughters;…

Carol L. Connell

Riverside, Rhode Island

Carol Lee Davol Connell 89 of Monmouth Drive Riverside died peacefully on February 11 2026 at The Miriam Hospital in Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William Thomas Connell with whom she shared a lifetime of love devotion and cherished memories. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Bernard and Helen Gryszkow Davol Carol made her home in Riverside for the past 55 years where she built a life centered on faith family and friendship. A proud graduate of Warren High School Class of 1954 Carol carried with her the values of hard work and kindness throughout her life. She was employed as a cashier at the former Almacs Supermarket for 13 years before retiring greeting customers with her warm smile and friendly conversation. She also generously gave her time working as a PTA officer at St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket.…

Portrait of Richard Chanthapanya

Richard Chanthapanya

Cumberland, Rhode Island

Richard Chanthapanya 60 passed away on Saturday February 7 2026 at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was a loving husband father grandfather brother and uncle. Born in Vientiane Laos Richard was raised in his home country where he served as a police officer before seeking refuge in Thailand at Soon Nah Po. It was there that he met and married his wife Siamphone Chanthapanya. In 1988 they came to the United States first settling in San Diego CA and later making their home in Woonsocket RI. After moving to Woonsocket Richard worked in manufacturing before fulfilling his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. He proudly owned and operated Asian American Market in Woonsocket for many years. Richard was a spontaneous and spirited sports enthusiast who cherished time spent with his friends and family. In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter Thipmalaykone Chanthapanya son…

Portrait of Isabel N. Fonseca

Isabel N. Fonseca

Cumberland, Rhode Island

Isabel N. Nunes Fonseca 64 of Cumberland passed away on Thursday February 12 2026 at Waterview Villa East Providence. Born in Moambique Africa she was the daughter of Alice Figueiredo Nunes of Cumberland and the late Gabriel Nunes. She came to this country in 1981 settling in Cumberland. Isabel was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church. She enjoyed cooking and knitting but most of all she loved spending time with her family. In addition to her mother she leaves her children Lillian DeJesus and her husband Antonio of Rehoboth and Michael Fonseca and his wife Briana of Cumberland her sister Carla her husband Rui and her niece Melanie DaSilva all of Cumberland her grandchildren Soraia Luana Luca as well as a grandson on the way. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Isabels Life Celebration to be held with Visiting Hours on Tuesday February 17 2026 from 10…

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