(09/05/10)
MINNICK, Roseline A. (Mello), 84, of Exeter, died peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family. Born in North Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Theresa Mello. She was the loving wife of the late Glen I. Minnick.
Mrs. Minnick was a Homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She leaves her two children, Robert C. Minnick of North Kingstown, RI and Rosemarie Swank of Wyoming, RI. She was the cherished grandmother of three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Madeline Leander of West Warwick, Marie Franzone of Warwick, Veronica Tarbox of East Greenwich, and Celia Franzone of East Greenwich.
Her funeral and burial at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Exeter was private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements have been entrusted to THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD. For online messages of condolence, please visit www.CranstonMurphy.com
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Roseline A (Mello) Minnick - , RI
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Ralph C Hendrickson - , RI
(09/07/10) Ralph C. Hendrickson, 74, of Black Plain Road, Exeter, RI, passed away on September 4, 2010 at home. Born in Claremont, NH, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lucy (Gobin) Hendrickson. Ralph was a maintenance supervisor for Baypines VA Hospital. He was a US Marine Corps veteran during the Korean War. Ralph is survived by a daughter; Lisa L. Maine, a brother; David Hendrickson, a sister; Deborah Bonds, two grandchildren; Christofer and Gregory Sanderson, and three great grandchildren; Alexis and Evan Sanderson and Landon Toohey. His memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 11:00 am in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Columbarium, Exeter, RI, with military honors to follow.
For online condolences, please visit www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com .
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Thomas J Barry - , RI
(09/09/10) Thomas J. Barry, 63, of Hope Valley, passed away Tuesday at Eleanor Slater Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Arthur W. and Margaret J. (Schroth) Barry.
Mr. Barry was a jewelry assembler at the John E. Fogarty Center.
He was the beloved brother of Dorothy E. MacIntyre, William F. Barry, Joyce M. Hutchinson, Lawrence A. Barry and the late Richard Barry, Arthur W. Barry, Jr., Robert Hollingsworth, Edna Hassell, Raymond Hollingsworth, Margaret Stetz and Edith Bennett.
Visitation Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am with a Funeral Service at 11:00 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95).
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Timothy "Tim" P Morgan - , RI
(09/09/10) Morgan, Timothy P. 23, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Eleanor Slater Hospital. Born in Providence he was the son of Charles W. and Elizabeth J. (LâAbbe) Morgan of West Kingston.
Besides his parents, Tim is survived by his; Great Aunt Dot Parks of Warwick, Aunt Marilyn Harms of Warwick; Cousins: Kimberly Morgan of Warwick, âChickâ Harms of Colorado Springs, CO and Peter LâAbbe of Scituate.
Visitation will be held at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick on Saturday, September 11 from 2 â 5 PM followed with a Prayer Service at 5 PM. A committal service will be held at the RI Veterans Cemetery in Exeter on Saturday, September 18 at 9 AM. At the familyâs request, a donation in his memory to a charity of your choice will be greatly appreciated. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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Ryan J Batalon - , RI
(09/11/10) Ryan J. Batalon, 24, of Narragansett, died Thursday. Born in Providence, he was the son of Mary K. (Poole) Batalon of Cumberland and John F. and Michelle Batalon of Burrillville. Ryan was employed as a counselor at Ocean Tides, Inc. He was a 2008 graduate of the University of RI and a member of Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity. He is also survived by his siblings Justin P. Batalon and Nicole E. Batalon of Cumberland, Chance J. Batalon and John F. Batalon II of Burrillville, his fraternal grandparents Raymond and Therese Batalon, numerous aunts and uncles and cousins. He was the grandson of the late John and Ellen Poole. His calling hours will be held on Monday from 2-7 pm at Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave. Lincoln with a service at 7 pm . Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ryanâs memory to Ocean Tides Inc., 635 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI 02882 would be appreciated.
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Marieanne H (Husereau) Bridgham - , RI
(09/22/10) Marieanne H. (Husereau) Bridgham, 63, of Riverdale Road, Westerly, passed away on Tuesday evening, September 21, 2010 at the Westerly Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Keller F. Bridgham of Westerly, her son, Ryan J. Bridgham â husband of Holly of Voluntown, CT, her daughter, Joellyn M. Rojas â wife of Hoslee of Westerly, six grandchildren, Monica Porter, Logan Bridgham, Alayna Rojas, Gavin Bridgham, Madilyn Rojas and Avery Rojas, two brothers, Joseph Husereau â husband of Pam of Westerly, and Stanley Husereaux of Pass Christian, MS, three sisters, Adeline Danielson â partner of Edward Cubanski of Westerly and Nancy Schutzmeister â wife of Roger of Leesburg, FL, and Dorothy Bucola â wife of Harold of Abita Springs, LA, 30 nieces and nephews, 10 grand nieces and nephews and several great-grand nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her brothers, Patrick Husereau and Joseph Donnelly.
Mrs. Bridgham was born in Westerly on June 9, 1947, the daughter of the late Stanley and Josephine (Terranova) Husereau. Marieanne enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with her family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 10:00 am at the New Song Assembly of God Church, 436 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck, CT. Burial will take place at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. There are no calling hours. Funeral services are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly.
For online condolences, please visit www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com .
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Damian J Ruiz - , RI
(09/25/10) Damian J. Ruiz, 45, of Service Street, Westerly, passed away on Saturday afternoon, September 25, 2010 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Mildred A. (Wheeler) Ruiz of Westerly. They were married at Wilcox Park, Westerly in 1998 and honeymooned in England and France. He is also survived by his step-children, Henry C. Appleton of Westerly, Alicia J. Appleton of Westerly and Justin R. Appleton of Westerly, his step-grandchildren, Nathaniel S. Burge, Braeden N. Appleton and Peyton R. Appleton, his sister, Rebecca Young of Groton, his half-brother, Michael Poole of Westerly, his aunt, Gina St. Lawrence of Westerly, and his uncle, Stephen Chiaradio of Westerly.
Mr. Ruiz was born in Westerly on March 17, 1965, the son of the late Donna (Hilbert) Ruiz. For many years, he was a warehouse supervisor for Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard, CT. He loved to travel and ride his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Monday, October 4, 2010 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Sandyâs Lighthouse, 148 Atlantic Avenue, Misquamicut.
For online condolences please visit www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com .
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Dorothy J Chirnside - , RI
(09/27/10) Chirnside, Dorothy J. of Narragansett, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2010, at Roberts Health Centre in North Kingstown. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Jane (Rigby) Chirnside.
Dorothy graduated from Bryant College and worked as an executive secretary for Narragansett Capital Corporation before retiring in 1986. She was a member of Park Place Church in Pawtucket and enjoyed knitting, reading, her dog Darcy, and traveling, especially to England and Scotland.
Dorothy is survived by her siblings: Donald P. Chirnside and his wife Joan of North Kingstown, Kenneth W. Chirnside and his wife Judith of East Greenwich, and Carolyn H. Chirnside of Narragansett. She was the loving aunt of six nieces and nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be private at the request of the family. Should friends desire, donations in her memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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Estelle C (Pelissier) Jenison - , RI
(10/04/10) North Kingstown â Estelle C. Jenison, 61, formerly of Lafayette Road, died Friday October 1, 2010 at the West Care Center in Orange City, FL after a two week illness. She was the beloved wife of Ronald C. Jenison. Mr. and Mrs. Jenison celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on October 4, 2009.
Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Germain and Aurore (Dupre) Pelissier, she had lived in North Kingstown before moving to Georgetown, FL in 2005.
She was a graduate of the Katherine Gibbs School and a former secretary to the Associate Dean of the Brown University Graduate School. She was an organist and lector at St. John the Baptist Church in Crescent City, FL. She loved the outdoors, especially boating, camping and flower gardening. She also loved to travel and was a collector of antique glassware.
Besides her husband she is survived by her sister Carole Levesque of Debary, FL; her brother Roger Pelissier of Woonsocket, several nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, âLuckyâ.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday, October 7 at 8:45 AM from the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Bernardâs Church, 275 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown at 10:00 AM. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 5-8 PM. Burial will be in Woodland Annex Cemetery, Coventry. Should friends desire donations in her memory may be made to The Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32139 or at www.hovf.org. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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Mary Ann (Nogas) Williamson - , RI
(10/10/10) Mary Ann (Nogas) Williamson, 69, of Saunderstown, died peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at South County Hospital. Born in Utica, NY, she was a daughter of the late John F. Nogas and Stella (Ciszek) Nogas. She was the loving wife of William J. Williamson.
Mrs. Williamson was a Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Luke\'s Memorial Hospital of New Hartford, NY prior to starting her family. She was a Homemaker who loved crafting, crocheting, and beading, often donating her crafts to nursing homes. She enjoyed reading, puzzles, and spending time with her family and friends. She was a communicant of St. Bernard Church.
Besides her husband, she leaves her five children: Richard W. Williamson and his wife Terri of Burlison, TN, Diana M. Dwane and her husband Dan of North Kingstown, Tim Williamson and his wife Sandy of Waxhaw, NC, Michelle A. Barger and her husband Dan of Virginia Beach, VA, and Kathleen Williamson and her husband Real Tanguay of Westfield, MA. She was the loving grandmother of Courtney, Joseph, and Adam Williamson, of Burlison, TN, Matt Walz, Casey Dwane, and Charlie Dwane of North Kingstown, Curtis, Abigail, and Spencer Barger of Virginia Beach, VA, and Brian and Sean Tanguay of Westfield, MA. She was the loving sister of Antoinette Richardson of Sealy, TX, Mildred Niemic of New York Mills, NY, and the late Jeanette Santoro and The Rev. Fr. Joseph Nogas.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 8:45 am from THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD, 140 West Main Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Bernard Church, 415 Tower Hill Road, Wickford. Burial will follow in the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to The American Diabetes Association, 234 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 or to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, 1455 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904 would be appreciated.
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Barbara (Fuller) Colwell - , RI
(10/14/10) Barbara (Fuller) Colwell, 93, of Summer St., died Sunday October 10, 2010, in the South County Hospital, Wakefield, RI. She was the widow of Wilmarth C. Colwell. Mrs. Colwell was born on May 16, 1917 in Providence, a daughter of the late Lester E. and Mabel (Searle) Fuller. She had been a resident of South Kingstown for the last few months living in Warwick for most of her life.
Mrs. Colwell had been a medical secretary for various medical doctors until her retirement in 1970. She currently was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wickford but had been an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Providence where she had served as treasurer for many years. Mrs. Colwell was a graduate of Bryant University.
Mrs. Colwell is survived by two daughters, Elaine C. Alexander of South Kingstown, Leslie C. Gregory of Cape Coral, FL, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Doris L. Connery.
A funeral service will be Friday October 15, 2010 at 11 AM in the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick, RI. Calling hour will be 10 to 11am prior to the service. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, Cranston. Information and condolances at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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Josephine M (Franchetti) Reis - , RI
(10/19/10) Josephine M. Reis, 87 of North Kingstown, died Sunday October 17, 2010 at the Roberts Health Centre, North Kingstown. She was the devoted wife of Alfred C. Reis for 62 years and the loving mother of Linda Reis-Zullo and her husband Anthony of North Kingstown. Mrs. Reis is also survived by her two cherished grandchildren, Katie Zullo and Andrew Zullo. She was the sister of Jessie Guglielmo, Faye Marcello, Anthony Franchetti and the late Michael Franchetti. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and her dear friend Elsie Lombardo.
Born in St. Elia, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Lucia (Leo) Franchetti she had lived in Providence before moving to North Kingstown.
Friends may call at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, Saturday from 8:30-9:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Francis De Sales Church, 381 School St, North Kingstown. Burial will be in St. Ann\\\'s Cemetery, Cranston.
Should friends desire memorial donations may be sent to Honor Our Past - Invest In Our Future, St. Francis De Sales Church, 381 School Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852 or St. Jude Children\\\'s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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Winifred M (Walker) Scull - , RI
(10/21/10) Winifred M. Scull, 95, of Ten Rod Road, died Tuesday at Robertâs Health Centre. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Scull.
Born in Providence, Rhode island she was a daughter of the late Richard E. and Florence A. (Clark) Walker and had lived in Warwick, Narragansett and East Greenwich before moving to North Kingstown in December of 2009.
She was an avid golfer and a member of the Point Judith Country Club. She was a member of All Saints Memorial Church, Providence. She was a fabulous contemporary oil paint artist.
She is survived by her son Peter Scull of Providence and her grandson Michael.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 11 AM at Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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Madelyn L (Nelson) Papa - , RI
(10/22/10) Madelyn L. (Nelson) Papa, 92, of Narragansett, passed away Friday at home. She was the wife of the late Thomas Papa. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna (Erickson) Nelson.
A Registered Nurse, Mrs. Papa served as a School Nurse for the Warwick School Department and was also employed with Roger Williams Hospital and Kent Hospital. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Church in Warwick, the Warwick Retired Teachers Association and O.E.S. Martha Chapter.
She was the beloved Mother of Judith A. D\'Agostino and her husband Ernest of Narragansett and Lynn M. Morse and her husband Gary of Millis, MA. Loving Nana of Greg D\'Agostino, Cristina D\'Agostino, Jennifer Haroian and Andrew Morse. Cherished Great Nana of Abby, Olivia, Sophia, Thomas, Madelyn and Patrick.
Her Funeral Service will be held Monday at 11:00 am in St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick. Burial will follow in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday 4-8 pm in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 No. Main St., Providence, RI 02904 would be appreciated.
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William J Kitchin - , RI
(10/23/10) William J. Kitchin, 31, of North Kingstown, died peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at South County Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of Donna L. Kelly of Bard, California. He was the companion of Kimberly A. Duffin of North Kingstown.
Mr. Kitchin was a âHandymanâ who also worked in various construction jobs. He attended Calvary Evangelical Church of Trumbull, CT and Living Hope Evangelical Church of Shelton, CT. Bill enjoyed listening to music and spending time with his family and friends.
Besides his mother and companion, Bill leaves his beloved son, Braydin W. Kitchin of North Kingstown. Loving Grandson of Patricia L. (Senior) Kitchin of North Kingstown and Mark W. Kitchin of CT. He was the nephew of Mary and David Sampson of Shelton, CT, and Mark and Shani Kitchin of North Kingstown. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend A Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving For Bill\'s Life on Friday, October 29, 2010 at 11:00 am in THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD, 140 West Main Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to âDonna L. Kelly in Trust for Braydin W. Kitchinâ would be appreciated and may be directly sent to Sovereign Bank of Wickford, 27 Brown Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Burial will be private. For online messages of condolence, please visit www.CranstonMurphy.com
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Karen G Coughlin - , RI
(10/26/10) Karen G. Coughlin, 50, of North Kingstown died peacefully at home on Monday, October 26, 2010. Born in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Richard H. Petty and Beverly A. (Borden) Petty.
Karen worked as a medical office assistant in various offices. She loved spending time with her two children, decorating for holidays, and was a lover of animals.
She leaves her two children: Daniel J. Coughlin of Texas and Meghan A. Coughlin of North Kingstown. She was the loving sister of Anne P. Shoener of North Kingstown, Richard H. Petty, Jr. and his wife Karen of Summerville, South Carolina, Kenneth E. Petty of Port Charlotte, FL, and Nathaniel J. Petty of West Greenwich, RI. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Her Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated on Friday, October 29, 2010 at 10:00 am in St. Paul\'s Episcopal Church, 55 Main Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery, Wickford. Calling Hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to The North Kingstown-Exeter Animal Protection League, 500 Stony Lane, North Kingstown, RI 02852 would be appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD. For online messages of condolence, please visit www.CranstonMurphy.com
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Evelyn A (Prenda) Shaver - , RI
(10/27/10) Evelyn A. (Prenda) Shaver, 61, of Lawton-Foster Road South, Hopkinton, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 26, 2010 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Shaver, her mother, Marjorie (Matta) Prenda of Bristol, her son, Scott A. Kovach of Charlotte, NC, her daughters, Jennifer A. Fleming of Westerly and Elizabeth A. Gooding of Narragansett, her brother, David Prenda of Bristol, her sister, Maureen Giunta of Ellsworth, ME, her grandchildren, Rachael, Layla and Jude, her step-children, Wesley of Manchester, CT and Kelsey of Eastford, CT and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Shaver was born in Providence on April 6, 1949, the daughter of the late Manuel Prenda and Marjorie (Matta) Prenda of Bristol. For many years, Evelyn was a beloved nurse at Westerly Hospital. Evelyn had a passion for life and acknowledged that each day was a special gift. She cherished her family, the center of her world. She learned and shared Nature\'s lessons, honoring Mother Earth through her gardens and teachings. Evelyn embraced Native American traditions and their arts & crafts.
There will be a Celebration of Life on November 20, 2010 at her home beginning early afternoon into the evening. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Evelynâs name can be made to Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 143 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02880 or Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation, 4252 SE International Way, Suite J, Milwaukie, OR 97222.
Funeral services are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly.
For online condolences, please visit www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com .
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Reverend James W Donovan, C.S.P., - , RI
(11/06/10) The Reverend James W. Donovan, C.S.P., age 69, died suddenly on Oct. 27, 2010, in the Paulist Fathers\' Residence at Old St. Mary\'s Cathedral in San Francisco. Born in Providence, RI to Thomas M. and Frances C. (Fennessy) Donovan, he was a member of the Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle for 48 years.
He was a graduate of La Salle Academy, class of 1959. He earned a bachelor\'s degree in liberal arts from St. Paul College in Washington, DC in 1964, followed by a master\'s degree from St. Paul College School of Theology in 1970. He also earned a post-graduate certificate from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1972 and a second master\'s degree in business administration focusing on labor and industrial relations from the University of Rhode Island in 1990.
After entering the Paulist novitiate in 1961 and making his first promise with the Paulist Fathers on September 8, 1962, he made his final promise with the congregation on September 8, 1965, and was ordained to the Paulist priesthood on April 27, 1968. After ordination, he entered parish ministry at St. Lawrence Church and Newman Center in Minneapolis, MN., from 1968-70. He then ministered at St. Mary\'s Chinese Center in San Francisco from 1970-77. During that time he spent two years at the Chinese University in Hong Kong learning to speak and read Cantonese Chinese (1971-72).
As one of the few Chinese speaking priests in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, his ministry was in great demand. He also celebrated Mass in Chinese at St. Monica and St. Ann churches. After his first assignment in San Francisco, he spent a year in campus ministry at the Newman Center of McGill University in Montreal from 1977-78. He then went on to Tucson, Arizona, where he engaged in hospital ministry for three months before he became the director of the Southeast Asian Refugee Program and subsequently the director of the School of Ministry for the Diocese of Tucson. During this time he became familiar with the Vietnamese and Hmong languages.
Returning to San Francisco, he again ministered at St. Mary\'s Chinese Center from 1982-84, before entering parish ministry at St. Peter\'s Church in Toronto from 1984-85. He then spent two years earning a master\'s degree from the University of Rhode Island(1985-86). From there he went into parish ministry at St. Philip Neri Church in Portland, OR, (1987-88), followed by one year (1988-89) ministering at the Archdiocese Labor Guild for the Archdiocese of Boston.
Father Donovan remained in Boston for his next assignment as director of Newman House at Boston University, where he ministered from 1989 to 1994. Later he became pastor of Old St. Mary\'s Church in Chicago (1994-2002), where he supervised the planning, fund raising and construction of the new church. He then became superior at St. Paul\'s College in Washington, DC (2002-2005), returning to St. Mary\'s Chinese Center in San Francisco in 2006.
He was a loving and compassionate man who will be remembered for his keen intellect, contagious smile and tremendous wit. He was devoted to his family, his priestly community and his flock. His dedication to his Asian ministry and his particular love for the Chinese people and their customs is recognized across this continent and the Far East.
He was an excellent singer and musician and as a member of the Paulist Folk Singers in the 1960\'s he performed on college campuses across the country, recording and performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1965.
A world traveler, he frequently visited his many friends in Hong Kong and celebrated Mass on a number of occasions for Mother Teresa in India. Fr. Jim maintained a close relationship with the De La Salle Christian Brothers and frequently celebrated the Eucharist with them in Narragansett, RI. He also assisted at St. Mary\'s Parish in Carolina, RI whenever he spent time at the family residence in Charlestown, RI.
He is survived by his brothers Thomas, Martin, Edward (Ted) Donovan and his sister Frances (Franne) Donovan Amelse and was preceded into eternal life by his brother, John. He leaves two sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, several nieces, nephews, grandnephews and a grandniece.
Fr. Donovan\'s funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:45 am from THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial for the repose of his soul at 11:00 am in St. Ann Church, 1493 Cranston Street, Cranston. Interment will follow in the family plot at St. Ann Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting Hours on Monday from 4-8 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Office for Financial Development, North American Paulist Center, 3015 Fourth Street NE, Washington, DC 20017, or to The Frances Fennessy Donovan Endowment at La Salle Academy, 612 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908, or to a charity of your choice.
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Joan B Richmond - , RI
(11/09/10) Joan B. Richmond, 71, of Victory Highway, Exeter, RI, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI. Born in Coventry, RI, she was the companion of Frederick A. Shadeck, Sr. and the daughter of the late Howard W. and Mildred (Sagendorf) Andrews, Sr. Joan was an attendant at Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard, CT for thirteen years until retiring. She is survived by two stepsons; Frederick A., Jr., and John L. Shadeck, a stepdaughter; Diane Worthington, two brothers; Howard W., Jr, and Wayne P. Andrews, three sisters; Beverly J. Wescott, Carolyn Lashley and Virginia M. Brown, one step granddaughter; Ashley Worthington and two step great grandchildren; Tresoro and Achondali Perez. She was predeceased by a brother; Arthur \"Buddy\" Andrews and a sister; Janice McCarthy. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm in the Gorton-Menard Funeral Home, 721 Washington Street, Coventry, RI. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.
For online condolences please visit www.gortonmenardfuneralhome.com .
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Vestelle H (Harrison) Brown - , RI
(11/12/10) Vestelle H. (Harrison) Brown, 85, of Friendship Street, Westerly, passed away on Sunday evening, November 7, 2010 at the Westerly Health Center. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Charles E. Brown. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn M. Brown of Westerly and her son, Walter E. Brown of Hope Valley, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brown enjoyed reading and playing cards very much.
Vestelle was born in Statesville, TN on August 17, 1925. Funeral services will be private and under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly.
For online condolences please visit www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com .
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