Paul M. Cole, 34, of Waterman Avenue, East Providence, died unexpectedly on February 19, 2026. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Robin Barros of Riverside and the late Paul W. Cole, he was a lifelong resident of East Providence and a familiar, friendly presence in the community he called home. Paul worked […]

Carol Lee (Davol) Connell, 89, of Monmouth Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on February 11, 2026, at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William Thomas Connell, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, devotion, and cherished memories. Born in Providence, a daughter of […]

Bruce Michael O’Loughlin, 49, of Bliss Street, East Providence, died unexpectedly on February 8, 2026, at his home. He was the husband of Jessica Adele (Wickliff) O’Loughlin. Born in Newport, a son of Donna Hummel of Middletown and the late Robert H. O’Loughlin, he lived in East Providence for 15 years. Mr. O’Loughlin was an […]

Irene Marie Ruggieri, 91, daughter of John and Mary (DiOrio) Paolino, died peacefully on February 3, 2026. A lifelong resident of Waseca Ave, Barrington, Irene married John Ruggieri, Jr. in 1955 and enjoyed a loving marriage for 47 years until his death in 2002. Irene’s world was her family. She was a busy homemaker and […]

Thomas Edward “Eddie” Lister Jr., 75, of Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. Born in Pawtucket, Eddie was the beloved son of the late Thomas Edward Lister Sr. and Catherine (Crowley) Lister. He made East Providence his home for the past […]