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Robert Potenza - North Smithfield
Robert Potenza, 98, an educator and a resident of North Smithfield since 1946, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Overlook Nursing Home in Pascoag.
His beloved wife, Mary, his parents, Angelo and Augusta, his brothers, Leonard and Joseph and his nephew, Joseph, preceded him in death. His loving son and caregiver, Richard, survives.
Mr. Potenza served as superintendent of North Smithfield Public Schools from 1946 until his retirement in 1972. During his tenure, he oversaw the construction of Halliwell School and the North Smithfield High School as well as implementing improvements in curriculum, special education, languages and vocational education. He was a past president of the Rhode Island Association of School Superintendents and was a member of the American and New England associations.
He received a baseball scholarship to Boston College, earning a degree in education, followed by a master’s degree from Boston University. He was a teaching principal in Medway, Mass., the oldest living graduate of Medway High School and he had auditioned as a pitcher for the Red Sox and Boston Braves. Mr. Potenza was a charter member of the North Smithfield Little League, the Frehill Knights of Columbus and a past president of St. John’s Church Holy Name Society.
His funeral will be held Saturday, April 24, 2010, at 10 a.m. from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Church St., North Smithfield. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday from 4-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Education Association of North Smithfield, “MEANS,” P.O. Box 666, Slatersville, RI 02876.
Ronald F. Desjardins - Woonsocket
Ronald F. Desjardins, 68, of South Main Street, Woonsocket, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Fatima Hospital in North Providence surrounded by his family after a two-year illness.
He was the husband of Dorothy Ann (Griffith) Desjardins. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Frederick and Gladys (Gauthier) Desjardins. He served his country 32 years in the Air Force, achieving the rank of senior master sergeant and was a Purple Heart recipient during the Vietnam War. He also was a driver of the RIde Van for Northwest Transportation Co. He especially enjoyed riding his motorcycle.
Besides his wife he leaves three stepsons, Eugene and Christopher Pelletier, both of Arizona, and Charles Pelletier of Los Angeles, Calif.; three stepdaughters, Margie Souliere of Cumberland, Barbara Duarte of Woonsocket and Lisa Pelletier of Arizona; a son, Robert Desjardins of Woonsocket; a daughter, Missy Desjardins of Coventry; a sister, Aurise Paolino of Woonsocket; and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 2-5 p.m. in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. Inurnment, with military honors, will be held Saturday, June 19, 2010, at 11 a.m. in Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNS of Greater RI, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 515, Lincoln, RI 02865.
Ronald O. Boucher - Burrillville
Ronald O. Boucher, 83, of Inman Road, Nasonville, died Saturday, May 8 at Bayberry Commons.
He was the husband of the late Therese M. (Charpentier) Boucher. Mr. Boucher was born in Mohegan, a son of the late Mederic P. and Rosanna (Lagasse) Boucher. He was a custodian for most of his life for several area businesses including Drapers, A.T. Cross Co., Fournier & Fournier Inc., and the Marquette Building.
He leaves a daughter, Rita St. Pierre of Nasonville; two brothers, Zoel Boucher of Woonsocket and Eugene Boucher of Milford, Mass.; and two grandsons, Wayne Jr. and Austin St. Pierre.
A private burial will be held at the discretion of the family.
Ralph L. Umphres
Born in Rogersville, Missouri on Dec. 5, 1918
Departed on Jul. 11, 2004 and resided in Springfield, MO.
Funeral Service: Friday Jul. 16, 2004
Cemetery: White Chapel Cemetery
Ralph L. Umphres, 85, went home to be with the Lord, July 11, 2004, in Kent Hospital, Warwick, Rhode Island, after a brief illness. The family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 16, at the High Street Baptist Church Chapel, Springfield, Missouri. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri.
Ralph was born on December 5, 1918, in Rogersville, Missouri, to Clarence and Alva Umphres. He married his childhood sweetheart, Arcena Wells, on April 26, 1941. They were married 53 years before she preceded him in death, December 18, 1994. They were active members of the High Street Baptist Church, Springfield, Missouri. Ralph worked for Peverly Dairy before starting his own painting company. His work was well-known in Springfield and surrounding areas. Ralph is best remembered for his love of going to church, his gentle nature, his strong work ethic, and the love he had for his wife and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Florence Mildred Umphres and Marie Smith, and two great grandchildren, Bailey Faith Stricklin and Noah Stricklin. He is survived by his four daughters and sons-in law: Shirley and Don Carney, Lees Summit, Missouri, Virginia and Sam Stricklin, Warwick, Rhode Island, Peggy and Gary Hessee, Springfield, Missouri, Pam and Monty Anderson, Lenexa, Kansas, and twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-granchildren. He is survived also by one sister, Letha Blevins, Nixa, Missouri, two brothers, Estel Umphres, Hollister, Missouri, Donald Umphres, Arcadia, California, and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
Edmond B. Lynch
Born in Providence, RI on Jan. 8, 1922
Departed on Dec. 17, 2003 and resided in Warwick, RI.
Visitation: Friday Dec. 19, 2003
Service: Saturday Dec. 20, 2003
Cemetery: Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery
Warwick – Edmond B. Lynch, age 81, of Division St., a retired mechanical engineer, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of the late Frances H. (Dallin) Lynch. Born in Providence, a son of the late John J. and Mary (Heron) Lynch, he had lived in Greenville for 30 years and West Warwick for 19 years before moving to Warwick 2 years ago. He worked as a flow consultant for B.I.F. Industries for 35 years before retiring in 1983. He was a World War II Army veteran who last served as an administrative supply officer at Headquarters South Pacific Base Command. He was a member of American Legion Post 2, West Warwick and the VFW. He is survived by five sons, Edmond B. Lynch Jr. of Ledyard, CT, Gerald D. Lynch of Wakefield, Stephen D. Lynch of Milton, VT, Kevin M. Lynch and Thomas H. Lynch both of North Kingstown.; one sister, Mary McAteer and one brother, James Lynch both of Cranston and eight grandchildren. He was the brother of the late John Lynch. Funeral Saturday, Dec. 20, at 8 am from Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory the Great Church, Cowesett Rd., Warwick, at 9. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Memorial gifts may be made to
the St. Gregory the Great Church Memorial Fund, 360 Cowesett Rd., Warwick, RI 02886.
Edmond B. Lynch
Born in Providence, RI on Jan. 8, 1922
Departed on Dec. 17, 2003 and resided in Warwick, RI.
Visitation: Friday Dec. 19, 2003
Service: Saturday Dec. 20, 2003
Cemetery: Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery
Warwick – Edmond B. Lynch, age 81, of Division St., a retired mechanical engineer, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of the late Frances H. (Dallin) Lynch. Born in Providence, a son of the late John J. and Mary (Heron) Lynch, he had lived in Greenville for 30 years and West Warwick for 19 years before moving to Warwick 2 years ago. He worked as a flow consultant for B.I.F. Industries for 35 years before retiring in 1983. He was a World War II Army veteran who last served as an administrative supply officer at Headquarters South Pacific Base Command. He was a member of American Legion Post 2, West Warwick and the VFW. He is survived by five sons, Edmond B. Lynch Jr. of Ledyard, CT, Gerald D. Lynch of Wakefield, Stephen D. Lynch of Milton, VT, Kevin M. Lynch and Thomas H. Lynch both of North Kingstown.; one sister, Mary McAteer and one brother, James Lynch both of Cranston and eight grandchildren. He was the brother of the late John Lynch. Funeral Saturday, Dec. 20, at 8 am from Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory the Great Church, Cowesett Rd., Warwick, at 9. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Memorial gifts may be made to
the St. Gregory the Great Church Memorial Fund, 360 Cowesett Rd., Warwick, RI 02886.
William Sanderson
Born in Arkwright, RI on Apr. 18, 1920
Departed on Dec. 15, 2003 and resided in Palmetto, FL.
Visitation: Sunday Dec. 21, 2003
Service: Monday Dec. 22, 2003
Cemetery: Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery
Palmetto, FL – William Sanderson, age 83, of Majestic Way and of Bradford Ave., Warwick, a retired jewelry manufacturing manager, died Monday, December 15, at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL. He was the husband of Alice G. (Essex) Sanderson. They had been married for 59 years. Born in Arkwright, RI, a son of the late Everett and Lena M. (Perry) Sanderson, he grew up in West Warwick, had lived in Attleboro, MA for 35 years and had been a winter resident of Tampa, FL and Palmetto since 1981 before moving to Palmetto 8 years ago. He had been a summer resident of the Potowomut section of Warwick since 1945. He worked for 45 years for the former Finberg Manufacturing Company of Attleboro. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a survivor of the Pearl Harbor Invasion. He was a member of the Bay State Chapter of Pearl Harbor Invasion Survivors and was a national past president of the 24th Infantry Division Association. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Attleboro. He was a mason and a member of Overseas Lodge 40, F&AM; a past master of Ezekiel Bates Lodge AF&AM, Attleboro; a past high priest of King Hiram Chapter; a past illustrious master of Attleboro Council; past commander of Bristol Commandary; a recipient of the York Cross of Honor Providence Priory; Scottish Rite Valley of Providence; Aleppo Shrine, Boston; a past president of King Phillip Shrine Club of Bristol County; a past Monarch of Nava Grotto, now Tabab Grotto of Quincy, MA and a past patron of Hope Chapter 41 OES, Attleboro. He was a former Dad for the International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Attleboro; was a member of Attleboro Elks Lodge 1014 and the VFW in Attleboro. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Lena May “Shirley” Forgiel of Coventry and Pearl Pearson of Barrington and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Everett Sanderson and Ida Roberts. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held Sunday, December 21, at 7 pm at Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, December 22, at 11 am. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Memorial gifts may be made to All Saints Episcopla Church, North Main St., Attleboro, MA or to the Scottish Rite Learning Center for Dyslexia, 2115 Broad St., Cranston, RI 02905.
William Sanderson
Born in Arkwright, RI on Apr. 18, 1920
Departed on Dec. 15, 2003 and resided in Palmetto, FL.
Visitation: Sunday Dec. 21, 2003
Service: Monday Dec. 22, 2003
Cemetery: Rhode Island Veteran's Cemetery
Palmetto, FL – William Sanderson, age 83, of Majestic Way and of Bradford Ave., Warwick, a retired jewelry manufacturing manager, died Monday, December 15, at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL. He was the husband of Alice G. (Essex) Sanderson. They had been married for 59 years. Born in Arkwright, RI, a son of the late Everett and Lena M. (Perry) Sanderson, he grew up in West Warwick, had lived in Attleboro, MA for 35 years and had been a winter resident of Tampa, FL and Palmetto since 1981 before moving to Palmetto 8 years ago. He had been a summer resident of the Potowomut section of Warwick since 1945. He worked for 45 years for the former Finberg Manufacturing Company of Attleboro. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a survivor of the Pearl Harbor Invasion. He was a member of the Bay State Chapter of Pearl Harbor Invasion Survivors and was a national past president of the 24th Infantry Division Association. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Attleboro. He was a mason and a member of Overseas Lodge 40, F&AM; a past master of Ezekiel Bates Lodge AF&AM, Attleboro; a past high priest of King Hiram Chapter; a past illustrious master of Attleboro Council; past commander of Bristol Commandary; a recipient of the York Cross of Honor Providence Priory; Scottish Rite Valley of Providence; Aleppo Shrine, Boston; a past president of King Phillip Shrine Club of Bristol County; a past Monarch of Nava Grotto, now Tabab Grotto of Quincy, MA and a past patron of Hope Chapter 41 OES, Attleboro. He was a former Dad for the International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Attleboro; was a member of Attleboro Elks Lodge 1014 and the VFW in Attleboro. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Lena May “Shirley” Forgiel of Coventry and Pearl Pearson of Barrington and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Everett Sanderson and Ida Roberts. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held Sunday, December 21, at 7 pm at Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, December 22, at 11 am. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Memorial gifts may be made to All Saints Episcopla Church, North Main St., Attleboro, MA or to the Scottish Rite Learning Center for Dyslexia, 2115 Broad St., Cranston, RI 02905.
Lillian E. Bertram
Born in Cranston, RI on Sep. 29, 1929
Departed on Dec. 21, 2003 and resided in Coventry, RI.
Service: Friday Dec. 26, 2003
Coventry – Lillian E. Bertram, age 74, of Log Bridge Rd., a retired moving and storage company owner, died Sunday, December 21, at home.
She was the wife of the late Frank A. Bertram Jr. Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late Horace and Corinne (LeBlanc) Davis, she had lived in Cranston and Warwick before moving to Coventry 12 years ago. She was co-owner with her husband, and served as vice president of, Capital Moving & Storage for 12 years before retiring in 1988. She previously had worked for 10 years as an operator for the former New England Telephone Company. She was a former Brownie Troop Leader and Cub Scout Den Mother in Warwick. She was a member of the Norwood Bowling League, the Foster Parent’s Association, the DARE Organization and the Eleven o’clock Arthritic Class at Absolute Fitness. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed cake decorating and arts and crafts. She is survived by four sons, F. Allen Bertram of Cranston, Thomas S. Bertram of Warwick, Kenneth E. Bertram of North Scituate and David P. Bertram of Coventry; two daughters, Susan P. Robinson of Warwick and Tina A. Beausoleil of Exeter; one brother, Charles “Eddie” Davis of Warwick; one sister, Eleanor Anderson of Fox Fire Village, NC and nine grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Michael T. Bertram. Memorial service Friday, Dec. 26, at 1 pm in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery Columbarium Rotunda, South County Trail, Exeter. Burial will follow. Memorial gifts may be made to J. Arthur Trudeau Center, 3445 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886.
Albert Eugene Violette, Jr.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island on Jan. 6, 1940
Departed on Dec. 20, 2003 and resided in Providence, RI.
Funeral Service: Saturday Dec. 27, 2003
Cemetery: Springvale Cemetery
Albert E. Violette, Jr. age 63 of Oak Street Providence, R. I. died Saturday at Laurel Health Care Center, Coventry, R. I. Born in Providence a son of the late Albert E. Violette, Sr. and Lillian Mildred ( Flaherty ) Violette. Mr. Violette was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence. In his early years he enjoyed caddying at local golf courses. He was very artistic and enjoyed drawing. He is survived by three brothers; Thomas Alan Violette of N. Weymouth, MA, Herbert Clyde Violette of Germany and Stuart Edward Violette of Florida. Three sisters; Roberta Grace Violette Reed of Kingston, MA, Priscilla Lou Violette Jolicoeur Palombo of Kingston, MA and Janice Marie Violette Tyler of Plymouth, MA. Several cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Harrington Gordon will be Saturday Dec. 27th at 10 AM at the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave.West Warwick, R. I. Burial will be in Springvale Cemetery, Rumford, R. I. In lieu of flowers gifts to the Providence Center, 530 North Main St. Providence,
R. I. 02904 will be appreciated.
