All Obituaries

Gail L. Brown, 67, of North Kingstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2026, peacefully in her home surrounded by love. She was the loving wife of Joseph A. Brown. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Francis, Jr. and Carol A. (Bird) Levrault.  Gail and her loving husband Joe, were born in the same hospital one day apart where rumor has it they shared the same nursery. They reunited again in high school where they fell in love and ...

Evelyn M. Pigeon, 78, of Coventry, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth A. Pigeon. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose Young. Besides her husband, she leaves behind her loving sons, Kyle Pigeon and Aaron Pigeon, her brother Steven Young of Middletown, and her sister Linda Ecklar of New York. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI. ...

Beatrice V. Tashian, 105, a Warwick resident since 1927, passed into eternal life on April 15, 2026.  She was predeceased by her dear brother, Richard Tashian, PhD, and her loving parents, Marie and Thomas Kenosian. She is survived by her nephew, Alexander Tashian (Wendy) of Ann Arbor, MI, and two grandnieces (Nicole and Sophia), and was an integral part of the Montuori family for over 70 years. Beatrice worked as a dedicated and highly valued supervisor in the Central Files department ...

Terry W. Moone February 23, 1945 – May 11, 2026 Terry had great affection for those he loved, and he enjoyed shooting the breeze with people. He spent his time doing the things he loved – caring for his yard, house, and all the heavy equipment – the things that provided him pride and enjoyment.  Terry was a fan of all the New York sports franchises – the Rangers, the Yankees, and the Giants, and he watched many games with his best friend Frank Murphy. Terry ...

Aila H. Jokilinna Prest, 75, of Narragansett, died peacefully at her home on Monday, May 4, 2026,surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Donald W. Prest. Born in Kuopio Finland, she was the daughter of the late Eino and Siiri (Kekalainen) Jokilinna. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and went on to build a remarkable career defined by compassion, dedication, and unwavering care for others. As a registered nurse, she touched countless lives through her ...

Victoria Vitina (Penardo) Simmons, 65, of Coventry, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Rickey G. Simmons. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Gerard and Vitina (Fresolone) Penardo. Victoria worked with disabled individuals at Broad Rock Residence for more than 30 years. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to those in her care left a lasting impact on the residents, their families, and her colleagues. She continued her work faithfully ...

Frederick Russell Taylor Sr. passed away peacefully while in hospice, on May 3rd, 2026. He was born to the late Russell C. Taylor and Mildred Rosalie (Kimball)Taylor, on October 14th, 1943. Fred was married to Kathleen (Maher) Taylor who preceded him in death in 2016. Fred worked at Hoechst Chemical in Coventry, Rhode Island for over 30 years. He is survived by his son Frederick R. Taylor Jr. (Rick), his daughter-in-law, Diane Taylor, his daughter Susan Taylor and her husband, Barry Rich. ...

Edward L. “Ed” Murphy, a kind, generous, and selfless man, passed away on April 29, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island, at the age of 84. Born on August 21, 1941, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he was the beloved son of the late Bartholomew and Sarah G. (Larkin) Murphy. He was raised with the values of hard work, compassion, and loyalty that would guide him throughout his life and shape the way he treated everyone he met. Those who knew him well will remember a man whose steady ...

Gloria M. (Asprinio) DiFolco, 102, of Warwick,  died peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters and family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic DiFolco. Born in Providence, she was the daughter, of the late Alfred and Adelina (Cambio) Asprinio. Gloria, a  graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, was a communicant of St. Kevin’s Church in Warwick.  She enjoyed cooking and baking and was known for her famous pound cakes and ...

Leslie Paul Ingalls, 51 of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Les was born in Boston, MA, grew up in Foxborough, and lived most of his adult life in Warwick. He worked for Howard Johnson’s and Bickford’s restaurants for many years. More recently he was a pipefitter at Electric Boat in Quonset. Les was the epitome of a “gentle giant”, loved by friends and coworkers for his easygoing nature. He was an avid Boston sports ...