All Obituaries

Donald B. Girvan, 73, of Rumford, died February 6, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center.  Born in Providence, he was as on of the late James C. Girvan and Mary L. (Decatur) Girvan.    Mr. Girvan was a 1971 graduate of East Providence High School and a 1975 graduate of Bryant College where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality.  He was a Communicant of Church of the Epiphany in Rumford.   He leaves his loving siblings, ...

John B. Hay, 90, of North Dighton, died peacefully at home on January 29, 2026.  He was the loving husband of Linda Lee (Johnson) Hay.  Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Milton F. Hay and Lucy (Stansfield) Hay. Mr. Hay was employed as a truck driver with Lopes Gravel Company of Taunton until his retirement.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army as an equipment operator.  He enjoyed golfing and traveling. In addition to his wife, he leaves his love children: ...

Myrtle E. “Tudy” Cole, 82, of Seekonk, died peacefully on January 27, 2026 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Gordon “Tommy” Cole.  Born in Taunton, MA, she was a daughter of the late John F. Abrams and Myrtle E. (Munroe) Abrams. Mrs. Cole was employed as a cashier with Ann & Hope and Benny’s in Seekonk until her retirement.  She enjoyed crocheting, baking, and her beloved dogs.  She leaves her ...

Carl Olof Gustafson of Rehoboth, MA, passed away on January 18, 2026, at Miriam Hospital. A devoted father and grandfather, Carl dedicated over 40 years of his professional life to Raytheon Technologies, where his commitment and expertise earned him the respect of colleagues and friends alike. Born to the late Carl Ivar Gustafson and Gertrude (Olson) Gustafson of Rehoboth, MA, Carl was a proud graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, class of 1965. He is survived by his sisters, ...

Richard E. Tefft, 74, of Seekonk, died December 6, 2025 at South County Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Janice E. (Miller) Tefft.  Born in Hartford, CT, he was a son of the late George H. Tefft and Joan C. (Ellis) Tefft. Mr. Tefft owned and operated his bicycle shop and repair business until his retirement.  He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1975 and was a member of the Seekonk American Legion Post 311.  In addition to ...

Shirley E. Bateson, 90, of Rehoboth, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 21, 2025.  She was the wife of the late James G. Bateson, Jr.  Born in Rumford, she was a daughter of the late Anders G. Olson and Ingeborg L. (Anderson) Olson. Mrs. Bateson owned and operated Bateson’s Apple Farm for many years along with her husband.   She was well known for her delicious apple pies and loved serving her many loyal ...

Jeanne Frances Goff (71y) of Riverside RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 4, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was born in South Weymouth MA, the daughter of the late Everette R. Rand and Francis E. Shaw. She was the step daughter of the late Curtis Shaw of West Yarmouth MA. She was the daughter in law of Rehoboth MA resident Shirley F. Goff, wife of the late Earl N. Goff Jr.   Jeanne is survived by the love of her ...

Lorraine Gallup Ravenell, 89, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront in East Providence, RI surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born January 24, 1936 in Worcester, MA the daughter of Lester W. Gallup and Alta Tracy Gallup. She was preceded in death by her sister Barbara Anderson. Lorraine was married to her husband Bob for over 67 years and was a resident of East Providence for 82 years. They were married on May 26, 1958 at St. Lukes’s ...

Marguerite Goodwin Fowler, 92, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025 in her son's home in CT. She was the wife of Russell M. Fowler and the late Raymond E. Goodwin.  Born in Montreal, Canada, she was a daughter of the late William W. Oliver and Elsie Pearl (Billings) Oliver. Originally born and raised in Canada, Marguerite always held an enduring affection for her home country, even after settling into her new life in Rhode Island in 1951. She ...

Jeffrey P. Chagnon, 68, of Pawtucket, died November 7, 2025 at the Miriam Hospital.   He was the loving husband of Alice A. (Norteman) Chagnon and husband of the late Lisa Chagnon.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Philip H. Chagnon and Betty L. (Castle) Chagnon.   Jeff was employed as an auto mechanic with the City of Pawtucket for many years until his retirement.   He loved the outdoors and camping at Bowdish Lake Campground in Chepachet for ...