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Jean Douglas, 95
Jean Moment Douglas, 95, passed away on November 18, 2007 in Newtown, Pa.
Jean was born on Jan. 9, 1912 in Newark, N. J. Her family moved to Plainfield, N.J. where her father, the Reverend John James Moment, served many years as minister of the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Jean was married on May 6, 1938 to Walter S. Douglas, also of Plainfield, N.J. Walter Douglas served as the senior partner of the consulting engineering firm of Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas in New York City.
In life, Jean was a "pistol." She was fiercely independent, funny and courageous. She loved life, people, dancing, music, reading, current events and thoroughly enjoyed both entertaining and being entertaining. She was artistic and an avid gardener who was happiest outdoors admiring the flora and fauna. She loved to travel and was always planning her next adventure.
She believed strongly in volunteer work for her community. In Plainfield, she volunteered for her church, Muhlenberg Hospital, the local garden club, and was an active member of the Junior League.
Both she and her husband shared a love of the water in general and of sailing in particular. As a young girl, Jean spent summers at her family's camp on a lake in Maine. Her husband, as a boy, spent summers on the ocean in New Jersey. After her husband's retirement, they relocated to Jamestown, R.I. where they enjoyed being part of a beautiful New England sailing community. There they were members of the Conanicut Yacht Club, where Walter served on the Board of Trustees and, in 1979, acted as treasurer. They kept their boat there for years and made many dear friends. Jean found ample outlets for her many interests and continued her volunteer work. She volunteered for the local chapter of the garden club, Meals on Wheels and enjoyed a particularly fulfilling experience at the Wickford Elementary School. Always up for a new adventure, in her 80's she worked with children, helping them learn to use the computer.
She is preceded in death by her adoring husband, "Douger" and her beloved son, David Spalding Douglas. She is survived by her two daughters, Joanne Douglas Olsson of Fort Collins, Colo., and Nancy Douglas Engblom of Yardley, Pa., and her four grandchildren, Andrew Brian Engblom of Arlington, Va., Lisa Allison Engblom of Redondo Beach, Calif., Justin Douglas Olsson of Washington, D.C. and Schuyler Moment Olsson, currently abroad.
A memorial service will be held at 11a.m. on Jan. 5, 2008 at the Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., in Jamestown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the David Spalding Douglas Fund in care of the Rhode Island Foundation, One Union Square Station, Providence, R.I. 02903.
Wilma Lanzi, 77
Wilma M. (Trow) Lanzi, 77, of Seaside Drive, passed away Monday at home. She was the wife of the late Alexander Lanzi.
Born in East Providence, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (MacKenzie) Trow.
She leaves two sons, Mark Ferranti of Jamestown and Michael Ferranti of Florida; three stepsons, Alexander, James and Joseph Lanzi , all of Warwick; and a granddaughter, Sarah Ferranti. She also leaves seven grandchildren.
Her funeral and burial will be private. Arrangements are with Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, North Kingstown.
Shirley B. Quattromani, 77
Shirley B. (Teixeira) Quattromani, 77, of Park Street, passed away Sunday at the South County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of John L. Quattromani, Jr. for 57 years.
A lifelong resident of Jamestown, she was a daughter of the late Manuel J. and Ethel (Cadorette) Teixeira.
Mrs. Quattromani was a communicant of St. Mark Church and was a member of the Holy Ghost Society. She enjoyed ceramics, arts and crafts, gardening, clamming, quahogging, and fishing. She was a past member of the Rhode Island Dahlia Society.
Besides her husband she leaves her two children, David M. Quattromani and Denise L. Quattromani both of Jamestown; a brother, Joseph W. Tiexiera of Jamestown; two sisters, Mary Ramos of Chesapeake, Va. and Linda Clarke of Jamestown; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Patricia L. Teixeira.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial today, Thursday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. in St. Mark Church, 60 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. Burial will be in St. Mark Cemetery. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Jamestown EMS, PO Box 8, Jamestown, RI 02835 will be appreciated. Arrangements with Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, North Kingstown.
Seth Morton Vose II, 98
Seth Morton Vose II, 98, a noted authority on American art, died at Brookhaven at Lexington, Mass. on Dec. 5, 2007.
He was born in Brookline, Mass. on April 25, 1909, the son of Robert Churchill Vose and S. Helen (Williams) Vose, and lived there until moving to Lexington in 1998. He attended the Runkle School and Country Day School, both of Brookline. Active in Boy Scouts, Troop 4, Brookline, he rose to Eagle Scout and was a scoutmaster in early adulthood. He graduated from Harvard College class of 1931. Immediately after college he entered the family business, Vose Galleries of Boston, dealers in fine paintings, where he remained until his retirement 45 years later. He served as president of the firm following his father's death in 1964. On Sept. 7, 1940, he married Ruth S. Denny.
In his youth he spent many summers at the family's Rhode Island farm, "Cajacet," on Conanicut Island. Surrounded there by 19th century farm tools, he gained a lifelong appreciation for old things and throughout his life he took great delight in doing many tasks around his property using old tools. He especially treasured his kerosene lamps, several of which he fondly remembered as the only source of light on the farm in the days before rural electrification.
He and his wife both enjoyed gardening, and in later years spent many hours caring for their large collection of houseplants, building a his and hers pair of greenhouses, which they enjoyed over 30 years.
Mr. Vose was a respected member of numerous art, historical and literary organizations. He belonged to the Brookline Thursday Club for almost 50 years, and when he left Brookline, the club refused to accept his resignation, keeping him as an honorary member. He also enjoyed his membership in the Club of Odd Volumes.
Lifelong Unitarians, he and his wife were both members of the First Parish Church in Brookline, where he served as deacon for many years. In 1998, after 59 years together in Brookline, he and his wife, Ruth, moved to Brookhaven at Lexington, where he spent the remainder of his life. The eldest of five, he outlived all his siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruth (Denny) Vose; two daughters, Ruth S. and husband, Arthur Feinstein, of San Francisco, CA, Virginia W. of Seattle, WA; son Seth M. 3rd of Brookline; granddaughter Harriet Gray Trezevant and husband, Warren, of Oakland, CA, and great-granddaughter, Tallulah Jane Trezevant.
Donald A. King Jr., 69
Donald A. King, Jr., 69, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved family on Sunday, Dec. 16. He was the devoted husband of Patricia St. Denny) King. They were happily married for 46 years. Don was a loving father to his son, Donald King III, his daughter Pamela King and her husband, Chris Pike, all of Jamestown. He is also survived by his sister, Joan Scime, and her husband, Charles, of Buffalo, N.Y. and was much loved by extended family and friends.
Born in Buffalo N.Y., Don was arguably one of the most prolifiathletes to come out of the Western New York area. An accomplished All-American, he was one of the original Harvard Cup Hall of Fame inductees. He began his sports career at Lafayette High School, and went on to play football for the U.S. Marines. He then attended Syracuse University on a full athletic scholarship, and he started in both football and basketball. In 1959, Don and his fellow "Orangeman" had an undefeated year. They went on to win the National Championship and the Cotton Bowl. The 1959 team still holds 21 all time Syracuse records. His athletic talent led him on to play for the Detroit Lions in 1963 and he is included in author George Plimpton's famous book "Paper Lion." On the golf course, Don has recorded three holes in one. He also bowled a "300" game.
Along with his love of his family, friends and sports, his love for animals was apparent in his devotion to his daughter's dogs, Jake and Murphy.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, at St. Mark Church, 60 Narragansett Ave. in Jamestown. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a cause near and dear to Don's heart, The Jeffrey Hanns Foundation, P.O. Box 425, Ransomville, NY, 14131. Funeral arrangements by the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport, RI 02840.
Ludlow Ford, 94
Ludlow Campbell Boyd Ford, 94, adored and adoring wife of the late Norbert Martin Ford, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 2, a few weeks after her birthday. Luddie, the daughter of Lillie Day Campbell and John J. Boyd, was born in South Orange, N.J. Luddie's life was filled with many adventures and experiences. She worked for Bamberger's in Newark and Macy's in New York City, first in sales and then as a jewelry buyer. Luddie volunteered as a nursing aide during World War II while Norb served as an infantry officer in Europe. After the war they started Hill Hollow Farm (a mail order business) and her mustard was served at L'Aiglon in New York City until she and Norb moved overseas. Their years in Bermuda and Ireland where she resided until June 2006, were filled with great happiness and loving friendships. She was a member of the Royal George Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland and The Royal Dublin Society in Ballsbridge, Ireland.
She leaves her son, Andrew Elwood Ford, and grandson, Jared Martin Ford; her daughter, Carol Ford Corey and her husband Walter, and his sister, Felicity Mead. The children of Carol and Walter: Anne Campbell Roy Leape and her husband, Tim, Geoffrey Carson Roy and Robert L. Roy III, and Britta Corey Lago and Neil T. Corey. Luddie and Norb had a son Robert Campbell Ford who died in infancy. She also leaves a nephew, Stephen H. Plum, and his wife, Hazel, of Austin, Texas, and Elizabeth B. Plum of Whitehouse Station, N.J. and their families.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Arthritis Foundation, or a charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held in May 2008. The date and place will be announced.
Marianne Schoenebeck, 95
Marianne Schoenebeck, 95, of Jamestown, passed away at the John Clarke Nursing Center on Dec. 19, 2007. She was born in Moenchen-Gladbach, Germany on Feb. 4, 1912. She was the wife of the late F. W. Hugo Schoenebeck.
She is survived by her three daughters, Sabine Dinsmoor and husband William of Anacortes, Wash., Sigrid Gallagher-Schoenebeckof Bristol and Marie-Luise Hedberg and husband Gregory B. of Jamestown. She was the beloved grandmother of Irina Couch of Coquille, Ore., Jessica and Yuri Verniers of Belgium and Jesse and Dustin Hedberg of Jamestown. She was the mother-in-law of the late Gerald M. Gallagher. She is also survived by seven greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Marianne graduated from nursing school in Magdeburg, Germany in 1932. She was married in Berlin in 1939. After raising her family she went to work for the Bausparkasse in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany in the mortgage department. She retired in 1974 and lived for the next 21 years in Limelette, Belgium. In 1995, she moved to America to be near her daughters in Jamestown.
She was an avid reader, had a passion for politics and poetry, and loved to travel but was most happy spending time with her family.
A celebration of Marianne's life will be announced at a later date. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the John Clarke Nursing Center Activity Fund, 600 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI, 02842. Arrangements are with the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport.
Margaret Krueger, 84
Margaret M. (Garrahan) Krueger, 84, of Watson Avenue, passed away Friday, Dec. 21 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ernest A. Krueger.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Maguire) Garrahan.
Before marriage, Mrs. Krueger worked for the former Atlantic Rayon Company in Providence. After raising her family, she returned to work as a cook for the Jamestown School Department. She was a communicant of St. Mark Church.
She leaves her five children, Kenneth N. Krueger of Orangevale, Calif., Andrew P. Krueger of Cohasset, Mass., Paula M. Krueger of Middletown, Carl E. Krueger of North Scituate and Mary L. Krueger of Jamestown; a brother, William Garrahan of McLean, Va.; a sister, Eileen Larkin of Warwick; six grandchildren, Karl, Karen, Bonnie and David Krueger, Rory and Eli McGuire Krueger; and two great-grandchildren, David and Robert Krueger. She was the sister of the late Eugene and James Garrahan.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, Dec. 26, at St. Mark Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Jamestown EMS, P.O. Box 8, Jamestown, RI 02835 will be appreciated. Arrangements with Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, North Kingstown.
John Yeomans, 52
John P. Yeomans, 52, of Cole Street, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007 in South Kingstown. He was the husband of the late Joanne (Vazquez) Yeomans.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late G. Jackson and Antoinette (SanMartino) Yeomans.
Mr. Yeomans worked in maintenance for the South Kingstown School Department for thirty years and was presently working at the Curtis Corner Middle School.
He leaves his two children, Neal E. and Alyson H. Yeomans; a brother, Thomas Yeomans of California; an aunt, Doris Landi of Providence; and several cousins. He was the nephew of the late Ralph and Edward SanMartino, Enrico Landi, Theresa Mitchell and Helen Carbone.
Burial was in St. Mark Cemetery, Jamestown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory to the charity of your choice will be appreciated.
Joyce Ioanes, 62
Joyce Ioanes, 62, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007 at Miriam Hospital. She was the partner of Deb Ruggiero for 22 years.
Joyce was born in Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of Irma "Betty" Ioanes and the late Raymond Ioanes. Joyce was an attorney and the assistant mental health advocate for the state of Rhode Island for 30 years. She was a civil libertarian, compassionate mentor, and spirited champion who worked tirelessly for the rights of the mentally ill.
Joyce was an avid sports fan, bike rider, and gardener. Joyce loved the beach and will be remembered forever for her incredible sense of humor.
She graduated from Dunbarton College in Washington, D.C.; received a master's in psychiatric social work from Simmons College in Boston, and earned her law degree from Suffolk University.
Besides her partner Deb and her mother Betty, she leaves her sister Barbara Ioanes, nephew Scott Andrews, aunt Blanche Blazo, and numerous friends.
Gifts may be made in Joyce's memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Rhode Island.
Elizabeth M. “Betty” (Wood) McCarthy
Elizabeth M. “Betty” (Wood) McCarthy, 71, of 65 ½ Roseneath Avenue, Newport died Sunday, March 28, 2004 at the Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Andrew J. “Gump” McCarthy, Jr. Born in Newport on August 29, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Everett and Alice Wood.
Mrs. McCarthy was a graduate of Rogers High School, Newport, Class of 1952. She was active in the Babe Ruth Baseball league in Newport.
Besides her husband of 51 years she leaves two daughters, Susan LaRock, Newport; Janet Brasil, Warwick; a son Andrew McCarthy, Newport; five grandchildren, Stephanie LaRock, Christopher LaRock, Casey Miserandino, Jennifer McCarthy and Andrew McCarthy; two brothers, William Reeve, and Charles Reeve, both of Bristol, RI; two sisters, Jane Gray, Elizabeth City, NC; Bea Pasquariello, Spring Valley, CA. She was the sister of the late Barbara Dennis, Maxine McDaniels, Ellen Miller, and Ann Ryerson.
A Graveside Service will take place on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Newport Memorial Park, Howland Avenue, Middletown, RI at 9:45 am.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Newport Fire Department Rescue Fund, 21 West Marlborough, Newport, RI 02840.
Thomas Francis Ronayne
Thomas Francis Ronayne, 83, of 40 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the Newport Hospital. Mr. Ronayne was the husband of the late Pauline “Polly” M. (Sylvia) Ronayne. Born in Newport on January 27, 1921 he was a son of the late John and Annie (Donohue) Ronayne.
Mr. Ronayne was a graduate of Rogers High School . After graduating he served with the US Army in France and Germany during World War II.
On his return Mr. Miller started his own painting company here in Newport.
He was a life long communicant of St. Augustine Church.
Mr. Ronayne is survived by four daughters Sylvia A. Ronayne, Newport; Judith A. Ferreira, Mason, OH; Cathleen M. Oblinger, Tiverton, RI; and Anne E. Burns, Portsmouth, RI; four grandchildren, Kirsten and Robyn Oblinger and Conor and Rory Burns; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Mae Scott, John Ronayne, Catherine “Kate” M. O’Loughlin, Annie Ronayne, Helen LaPierre, Margaret Ronayne, Pauline Ragone and William Ronayne.
John T. “Jack” Miller
John T. “Jack” Miller, 78, of 634 Forest Park, Middletown died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the Newport Hospital. Mr. Miller was the husband of Lynette (Coggeshall) Miller. Born in Newport on October 12, 1925 was a son of the late William K. and Margaret (Fitzpatrick) Miller.
Mr. Miller attended the former DelaSalle Academy and graduated from Rogers High School and Edgewood Junior College .
He served with the US Navy aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13) in the South Pacific during World War II.
Mr. Miller worked at Scoville brass Works in Waterbury, CT for 4 years and upon his return to Newport worked as an automobile salesman for Lacy Olds Cadillac, Douglas Olds Cadillac, George Harrison Ford and Newport Ford.
An avid golfer, he was a member of the Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club, Middletown, RI.
Besides his wife, Mr. Miller leaves two sons, William K. Miller and John C. Miller, both of Newport; and two daughters, Cathleen Alves, Middletown, RI; and Lynette Clay, Tucson, AZ.
Mr. Miller’s Funeral will take place Wednesday, March 17 at 9:00 am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place in St. Joseph Church, Broadway and Mann Avenues, Newport, at 10:00am. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown, RI.
Donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one’s choice.
Albert J. “Al” Monis
Albert J. “Al” Monis, 86, of 3 Marshall Lane, Middletown died Thursday February 26, 2004 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Mary J. (Winthrop) Monis.
Mr. Monis was born in Middetown RI on December 19, 1917. He was a son of the late Manuel and Elsie (Gracie) Moniz.
Mr. Monis owned and operated a trucking business for over 30 years retiring in 1987. After his retirement he had worked as a truck driver for the Parascandola and Sons until 1999.
Mr. Monis was a WWII Army veteran serving in the South Pacific as a Master Sergeant.
Besides his wife he leaves a son, Albert J. Monis, Jr. of Dade City FL, a daughter Carol Messier, Elgin IL, a step-son Herb A. Smith, Jr., Tiverton RI, three sisters, Roberta Hobbes, Hamden, CT, Geraldine Ackerly, Fresno, CA, Patricia Biastre, Newport, RI, a brother Richard Moniz, Fresno, CA, 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Joseph Monis.
Funeral March 1 at 10:00am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial at Jesus Savior Church, 509 Broadway, Newport at 11:00am. Burial with military honors at Middletown Cemetery, Turner and Wyatt Roads, Middletown.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Vasco da Gama Renovation Fund, 22 Fenner Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
