All Obituaries

Antonio N. Nunez, 86, of Easterbrooks Avenue, passed away on September 21, 2023, at The Miriam Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Albertina (De Sousa) Nunez.   Born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Casamito and Juanita (Nunez) Santiago. He is survived by his children Joanne Nunez of Bristol, Antonio (Brenda) Nunez of Dighton MA, and Rose (John) Cobb of Bristol; grandchildren Victoria Nunez, Candice Casey, and Tyler Cobb; great grandchildren...

Joseph D Gomes, age 94, a dedicated husband, father, educator, and pilot, entered eternal life on Monday, September 11, 2023.  He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on October 11, 1928, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the late Gabriella and Manuel Gomes. He had one brother, Mario Gomes, and seven sisters: Fernanda DeAndrade (Dan), Marie Baldasari (Nilo), Pat Sylvestre (Leo), Rose Calhoun (Joe), Alice Fournier (Leo), Dorothy Talik (Joe), and Carol...

James F. Davis, devoted husband of 51 years to Virginia Craveiro Davis, joined his beloved son, John Nicholas Davis, in eternal peace and care of our Lord on September 9, 2023. He passed away at Rhode Island Hospital at 82 years of age. Born in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick and Julia Ruth (Carpenter) Davis. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Maria Kathleen Davis of Bristol; granddaughter Cora Grace Davis; nieces and nephews Thomas (Denise)...

Raymond Lindeman, Jr., 78, of Coventry, ceased his fearless roar at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice center on August 31, 2023 with his family by his side. The youngest of three children, Ray was born in Oak Park, Ill., on July 22, 1945, son of the late Raymond and Eleanor (Kanehl) Lindeman.  In addition to Marcy, his beautiful and caring wife of 54 years, Ray’s heart endures in his “favorite” (and only) daughter, Tiffany, and his “not so favorite son-in-law...

Herman Martin, affectionally known as “Joe Parts”, 87, formerly of Mt. Hope Ave, born in Bristol, he was a lifelong Bristolian and passed away on August 29, at the Silver Creek Healthcare Center. Herman was married to his lifelong sweetheart and loving wife, Angie (Andrade) Martin, for 65 years. Herman was the son of the late August Martin and Maria (Arruda) Martin and was the son-in-law to Mary (Soares) Andrade. Herman attended Bristol schools and went on to become manager and...

John Quinn Wanaurny was born July 3, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to John Patrick Wanaurny and Lauretta (Barthelmes) Wanaurny. He was baptized at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Chicago and attended Our Lady Help of Christians and Queen of Angels Catholic Grade School. In September 1948 he left for St. Columban’s Seminary, Silver Creek, NY, and then onto the college in Milton MA in 1952. He went to Bristol, RI for the Spiritual Year in 1953 and began his studies at the major seminary in...

Maria de Jesus (Leandro Vieira) Labao, 78, passed away on August 21, 2023, at Silver Creek Manor.  She was the wife of Antonio D. Labao.   Born in Rabo de Peixe, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jaime and Maria Jesus (Leandro) Vieira.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Antonio (Maria) Labao, Natalia Barbeiro, Jose (Sue Mello) Labao, Delia Labao, Anna (Mark) Metade, and Humberto (Jennifer) Labao.  She was the grandmother...

Robert William “Bob” Molloy, 88, of Bay View Avenue passed away on August 19,2023 at home.  He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Camara) Molloy and the late Rosaline (August) Molloy. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Timothy J. Molloy and Mary M. (Lewis) Molloy. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and son Mark Molloy, both of Bristol; Elizabeth’s daughters, Leslie Camara-Smith (Carlton) of Douglasville, Georgia, and Lisa Camara of Bristol; and...

Robert S. Francis, 68, of Warren, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Thereza (Amaral) Francis. He is survived by his life companion Cynthia Francis; mother-in-law Mercy Hauser; siblings Michael K. (Patricia) Francis, Loretta E. Francis, Karen L. (Frank) Overy; nephews Mark J. Overy, Steven M. (Kelsie) Francis, and Scott J. Francis; stepsons Edward and Patrick Francis; and grandchildren Corinne, Landon, and Spencer...

Martin Roland Dubuc, 70, of Alan Drive passed away on August 16, 2023, at home.  He was the husband of Kumiko Shiga.   Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Roland and Blanche (Alix) Dubuc.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Shunsuke Shiga, Ryo Shiga, Mariko Shiga, and Misha Dubuc.  He is also survived by his sister Simonne Romero and his nieces Cindy Romero, Dina Bliss, and Susie Romero. Martin was a graduate of Bishop Feehan...