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Stella A. Martel
1913 - 2008
CUMBERLAND - Stella A. Martel, 94, formerly of Cumberland St. died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Lorette DeVito of Johnston. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Martel.
Born in Lincoln she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Dulak) Pietras.
She was a life long Cumberland resident.
She was employed by the original Ann & Hope Textile Mills until it became the Ann & Hope Discount Outlet.
She had worked with those entities for a total of fifty years until her retirement in 1981.
She was a communicant of St. Aidan Church, and a member of St. Aidan Seniors.
She was a member of the Manton Seniors of Johnston, the former Ladies Auxiliary, Polish White Eagles, Cumberland, the Cumberland Senior Center where she also worked as a volunteer.
She also volunteered at the Cumberland Police Department and the former Diamond Hill Nursing Home.
She was also an avid Polka dancer.
She leaves one daughter, Lorette DeVito with whom she made her home.
Two sons, Joseph J. Martel of Cumberland and Frederick Martel of North Attleboro.
One brother, Walter Pietras of Pawtucket and a sister Genevieve Biron of Woonsocket.
Six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one great great grandson, several nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late Anna Stegnicki Milos, Helen Ostrowski, Charles Pietras and Stanley Pietras.
Her funeral will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland.
Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Aidan Church, Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland.
Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cumberland.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Arthur F. Moody
1922 - 2008
CUMBERLAND - Arthur F. Moody, 85 of Reservoir Road and formerly of Polk City, FL., and Arlington, VT., passed away Monday in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket.
He was the husband of N. Lorraine Moody.
Born in New York City, NY he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Selma (Holst) Moody.
He resided in Cumberland for the past 6 months previously residing in Polk City, FL., for 12 years and Arlington, VT., for most of his life.
Mr. Moody was Vice President of Engineering for Mack Molding Co., of Arlington, VT., for 50 years until his retirement.
He was a WW II US Army Veteran serving in Africa and France.
He was a member of the Mason's of the Red Mountain Lodge in Arlington, VT.,and a member of Fore Travel Motor Home Club.
He was a communicant of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cumberland and St. James Episcopal Church, Arlington, VT.
Beside his wife he leaves two sons, Frederick A. "Rick" Moody and his wife RosAnn of Vernon, CT., and Christian J. Moody and his wife Patricia of Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. One daughter Dr. Betsy L. Moody and Benjamin Rice of Cumberland.
Two brother in laws Frederick H. Grout and his wife Dorothy of Arlington, VT., and Joel F. Grout of Manchester, CT.
Seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Thursday at 11 AM in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 120 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home 757 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mt. St. Rita Health Center, 15 Sumner Brown Road, Cumberland, RI 02864, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 120 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland, RI 02864 or the Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906
Antonio E. Rei
1926 - 2008
CUMBERLAND - Antonio E. Rei, 81, of Cumberland passed away Sunday, February Picture17th at Rhode Island Hospital.
He was born in Prados, Portugal and came to the United States in 1973.
He was a husband to Irene Rei for 59 years.
Besides his wife, he leaves six sons, Manuel Rei of Warwick, Armenio Rei of Cranston, Jose Rei of Pawtucket, Francisco Rei, Diamantino Rei and Gilberto Rei, all of Cumberland; three daughters, Carma Santos, Grace Almeida both of Cumberland, and Ana Delamare of Smithfield; two sisters, Carolina Simao and Grace Simao, both of Cumberland; and he also leaves 16 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
He enjoyed his retirement outdoors, in his beautiful garden.
His funeral will be held Wednesday at 8 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland.
Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM in Our Lady of Fatima Church, One Fatima Drive, Cumberland.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited.
Calling Hours will be held Tuesday, 5-8 PM.
Guy Contrada
1933-2008
PAWTUCKET - Guy Contrada, Sr. 74, of Pawtucket passed away March 9th at The Miriam Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was the beloved son of Sarina Contrada of Westwood, MA and the late John J. Contrada and fiancé of Christine Ritchie of Pawtucket.
Born in Sommerville, MA, Guy was a Korean War veteran and made his living for more than 23 years as a professional jockey.
Guy rode at racetracks from Montreal through Winnipeg, Canada to as far south as Florida and Louisiana to points in-between.
He won the Winnipeg Derby, the Assinboya Downs Gold Cup and many other races.
He rode at Lincoln Downs, Narragansett and Suffolk Downs Race Tracks.
After he retired from riding Guy worked for the town of Cumberland for 20 years and also volunteered for Meals on Wheels.
He has recently been involved with John The Roofer Company of Cumberland.
He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Contrada Bailey of North Kingstown; his son John J. Contrada and fiance Lisa Vaos of Cumberland and his son Guy J. Contrada, Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, FL. He also leaves sisters Joanne Reissfelder, her husband and Guy’s friend Robert; and Amelia Giardino of Port St. Lucie, FL and her husband Anthony. He also leaves behind grandchildren Kaela and Casey Contrada and Brandon Bailey as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Maryanne Mulvey.
Guy was a very generous son, father, brother and friend.
He had a tremendous sense of humor and touched the hearts of many people.
He loved The Boston Red Sox, horses, his cat Sylvester and his Italian food.
He was a friend of Bill W.
His funeral with military honors will be held Friday at 8 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 AM in the St. Patrick Church, Broad Street, Cumberland.
Burial will follow in the RI Veteran Cemetery, Exeter.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, 4-8 PM.
Ruth L. McGill
1921-2008
CUMBERLAND - Ruth L. McGill, age 86, passed away on March 11 at the Holiday Retirement Home in Manville.
Mrs. McGill was a longtime resident of Cumberland, and then Manville prior to moving to The Holiday.
She was born on March 13, 1921 in Central Falls to the late William and Ella McGuire.
Before her retirement, she was a longtime employee of Hindley Manufacturing Company in Cumberland.
She is survived by her sons; Norman McGill and wife Laurie of North Attleboro, MA, and Dennis McGill and wife Edwina Woodbury of Chapel Hill, NC.
She is also survived by her grand-daughter Laurie Poleet and her grandsons Brendon and Jason McGill.
Other survivors include 4 great-grand-daughters, one great-grandson, one great-great-grand-daughter, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. McGill was predeceased by her parents, her husband Norman McGill, her son James, her sisters; Grace Moskwa, Dora Kieon, and Loretta Cimini, and brothers William, Henry, James, and Earl McGuire.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Holiday Retirement Home for their dedication and caring.
Her funeral will be held Friday at 9 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland.
Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in the St. Patrick Church, Broad Street, Cumberland.
Burial will take place Saturday at 8:30 AM in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Curran Road, Cumberland.
Relatives and Friends are Kindly Invited. Calling Hours will be held Thursday, 6-8 PM.
Inez M. Crowley
1928 - 2008
CUMBERLAND - Inez M. Crowley, 79, of Abbott Run Valley Rd. died Saturday in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence.
She was the wife of the late Cornelius Crowley.
Born in the Ashton section of Cumberland she was the daughter of the late Horace and Edith (Barnes) Pickles.
She was a life long Cumberland resident.
She was a communicant of St. John Episcopal Church, Cumberland.
She leaves three sons, Robert D. Crowley of Westfield, MA, Stephen H. Crowley of East Providence and John C. Crowley of Deltona, FL. Two daughters, Barbara J. Crowley of Cumberland and Helen I. Lanoie of Smithfield. Two sisters, Marion Prete of Cumberland and Florence Connell of Lincoln.
She also leaves nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late David Pickles.
Her funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt.122, Cumberland.
Funeral service at 10 a.m. in St. John Episcopal Church, Mendon Rd., Cumberland. Burial will follow in Diamond Hill Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to St. John Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 7155, Cumberland, RI 02864.
Raymond Costa
August 17, 1935 - March 23, 2008
Cumberland - Raymond Anthony Costa, 72, formerly of Cumberland died Sunday at home.
Born August 17, 1935 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Anthony Costa and the late Loretta DeLisle.
He resided in Casselberry for the past 5 years and previously resided in Cumberland.
He was the owner of R. A. Costa Cesspool Company for many years. He was a Cumberland School Bus Driver, and dealt in Real Estate for many years. He was most of all an entrepreneur and worked in various different industries.
He leaves his 3 Daughters, Donna M Pagano of Hanover, MA, Debra DiFonzo of Sanford, FL, Joanne Noviello of North Providence, RI; a Sister, Violet Knych of Cumberland, RI. He also leaves his first wife, and mother of his children, Gina Costa of Cumberland; as well as 2 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, and 1 great-granddaughter.
His funeral will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 9AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in the Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatima Drive, Cumberland. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Manville, RI.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling Hours will be held from 4-8 PM, Monday, March 31, 2008.
Elizabeth L. Devonis
1919 - 2008
The Berkley Village Nana.
CUMBERLAND - Elizabeth L. Devonis, 88, formerly of Victory St. died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Sunday in the Oakland Grove Health Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late William J. Devonis Sr.
Born in Pawtucket she was the daughter of the late Malcom and Mary (LaCroix) McNeil. She resided in Cumberland for over twenty years.
She was employed by the Globe Narrow Fabric Co., Pawtucket until her retirement in 1951.
She was a communicant of the Historic St. Joseph Church, Cumberland and a member of the Walter Gatchell Post, V.F.W., Ladies Auxiliary, Pawtucket.
She leaves a son, William J. Devonis Jr. and a daughter Sherry L. Lacasse both of Cumberland. She also leaves seven grandchildren, two step grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Carol A. McDonough, and grandmother of the late Robert McDonough Jr., and great-grandmother of Stephen T. Lawton.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 8 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in Historic St. Joseph Church, Mendon Rd., Cumberland. Burial will follow in North Burial Ground, Providence. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.
