Linda Brett Roberts, 62, passed away on May 3, 2019 in Providence, R.I.  Born in Riverdale, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Francine (Brett) and Vinny Roberts.  She was raised in Scarsdale, N.Y., graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in veterinary science and psychology and was admitted to the Tufts Veterinary School. Linda is survived by her beloved daughter, Renee Dass (son in law, Shiva Dass) of Florida and her sister, Lauri Roberts, of Rhode...

Aranki, Dr. Gloria V, 79, passed away on November 4, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence, RI. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Alexander Aranki to whom she was married to for 55 years. Born in Arica, Chile on December 29, 1937, she was the daughter Elvira (Avendaño) and Colonel Guillermo Vargas, DMD.Raised in Chile, she attended the University of Chile and received her Doctorate of Dentistry in 1961 with a specialty in Orthodontics. Dr. Aranki immigrated to the...

​Matthew E. Braz, 32, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 2, 2019 surrounded by family and loved ones, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. A Rhode Island native, Matthew loved the Ocean State beaches, signature Rhode Island staples such as Del's lemonade, Haven Bros. Diner and Gregg's. At a young age he had a daredevil talent for wheeling around town whether on inline skates or a skateboard and from the time he could walk was always on the...

Aranki, Dr. Gloria V, 79, passed away on November 4, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence, RI. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Alexander Aranki to whom she was married to for 55 years. Born in Arica, Chile on December 29, 1937, she was the daughter Elvira (Avendaño) and Colonel Guillermo Vargas, DMD.Raised in Chile, she attended the University of Chile and received her Doctorate of Dentistry in 1961 with a specialty in Orthodontics. Dr. Aranki immigrated to the...

Frederick Eugene Regan, Jr., age 90, passed away on April 29, 2019. A lifelong resident of Providence and US Army Veteran, he leaves behind his wife, Tina and children Brian Regan and his partner Sheila Hetu; daughter Stacey Orokos and her husband Marty Orokos; and daughter Shawn Bratton and her husband David Bratton. He was the loving grandfather to Jessica Orokos, John Bratton and Nicolas Bratton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to HopeHealth Hospice...

Deborah E. Brayton, 67, of Jamestown died at Scandinavian Nursing Home on April 25, 2019. Born in Foster she was the daughter of the late Shirley (Newman) and Walter Brayton. Deb attended Ponaganset High School. Deb was an adventurous soul who came and went in and out of many people lives. She always left her mark wherever life took her. She was the sister of Christopher Brayton of Warren, Jeffrey St. Germain of Warwick, and Andrew Hamilton of West Kingstown. She also leaves several nieces...

"God wants to fill you with his grace and courage so that you can go out into the world and let your light shine." Matthew KellyRichard L. Ayotte, our "Gentle Giant" with big blueberry eyes, born February 26, 1940 in Woonsocket, RI has gone to heaven on April 10, 2019. Known as Dick, Dad, Grandpa, and Poppo to those who love and know him, he is deeply missed by his "Special Angel" Celine Gagne Ayotte who he married on November 04, 1961, his son Dennis Ayotte and his wife Andrea Ayotte of...

Irving Wright, 77, of 3378 West Shore Road, died peacefully at home on April 1st, 2019 in Warwick, RI. He was the husband of the late Peggy Wright. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Grace and Edward Wright, and the brother of the late Edward Wright. Irving was a maintenance supervisor for Picerne Properties for over 25 years and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Irving was a member of the British Motor Car Club of New England. He enjoyed wood working, gardening, and collecting and...

​Lourdes M. Doke, 94, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Cecil Doke, World War II Prisoner of War. Born in Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Segundino and Emeliana (Campilan) Miel. Lourdes is a loving and caring wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. Family are always welcome in her home that most of her nephew and nieces have lived with her at one point in time. She is survived by her brother Domingo...

Barbara (Molloy) Duffy, 90 return to the loving arms of her late husband, Thomas Duffy on March 25, 2019. At the end of her life, Barbara was surrounded by her loving daughters, Barbara Duffy (Protentis) and Mary (Duffy) Tetzner as well as her son in laws, Paul Protentis and Edward Tetzner. Barbara leaves 6 grandchildren who adored her: Beth (Tetzner) Shactel, Thomas Tetzner, Sam Duffy-Protentis, Alexis Duffy-Protentis, Nichole Duffy-Protentis and Jack Duffy-Protentis. She is also survived...