All Obituaries

Henrique Pereira Nunes, 94, passed away on May 30, 2023 at Grace Barker Nursing Center.  He was the husband of the late Silvina (Texeira) Nunes.   Born in Faial, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Francisco and Maria do Ceu Pereira.  He was the brother of Cecilia Pinheiro and the late Maria Terra, Manuel Nunes, Jose Nunes and Francisco Nunes. Mr. Nunes was educated in Portugal and employed by Robin Rug before retiring. Calling hours will be held Friday, June...

  "Life is better with rock 'n' roll" David A. Silvia, 67, formerly of Bristol, passed away on May 25, 2023, at the Veterans Medical Center in Providence.   Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Arthur and Lucy (Nastri) Silvia.  He is survived by his daughters Melissa Almeida of Waterbury, CT, and Erica Rosa of Swansea, MA; grandchildren: Corey Almeida, Jordan Almeida, Maquil Almeida, and Daishell Almeida. He was the brother of Kathy Silvia of...

The world just lost one of the best story tellers and humorists. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Steven Kenneth Reich, 77, of Cranston, the son of the late Gerald and Minna (Lerich) Reich, passed away on May 24, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital.  Having parents with wicked senses of humor, his jokes delivered in the true Jewish style could capture the most austere audiences. His curiosity was limitless. Having such broad interests manifested not only in becoming a fine woodworker,...

Richard Henri Desilets, 74, of Terrace Drive passed away on May 23, 2023 at home.  He was the husband of Verna (McKenna) Desilets.   Born in Danielson, CT, he was the son of the late Florent and Irene (Cloutier) Desilets.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Richard H. Desilets Jr of Cumberland; Daniel M. Desilets and his wife Stephanie of Dighton, MA; and Tara Lynn Desilets of Bristol.  He was the grandfather of Daniel E. Desilets and Michaela...

Walter T. Newman, 66, formerly of Franklin Court Assisted Living and Constitution Street, passed away on May 15, 2023, at Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center.  He was the husband of Donna M. (Gunn) Newman.   Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Walter and Barbara (Sutton) Newman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his siblings: Kathleen (Gilbert Medeiros) Newman of Narragansett, William (Kathy) Newman of Warren; nieces and nephews: Caitlin, Michael,...

James R. Wilson, 82, of Cole Street, passed away on May 12, 2023, at Silver Creek Manor.  He was the husband of the late Cecilia (Estrella) Wilson.   Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harold and Constance (Miller) Wilson. He is survived by his son James Wilson Jr. and his wife Deana and was the father of the late Donna Geary. He was the grandfather of James Wilson III, Ryan Wilson, Matthew Wilson, James Geary, Jason Geary and Sarah Geary and the great grandfather...

David Morais, 53, of Oakland Park, FL, passed away on May 6, 2023, at HCA Aventura Hospital.  Born in Fall River MA, he was the son of Jose and Maria Olivia (Ferreira) Morais. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings: Jason (Paula) Morais of Cranston, Nancy (Odaltino) Moniz of Warren, and Sharon Morais of Fort Lauderdale, FL; nieces and nephews: Jacob Morais, Lylah Morais, Sebastian Moniz, and Isabella Moniz; close cousin Guida (Matt) Botelho and her children, Lana...

Anthony B. Abilheira, 77, of Bristol RI, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center with his wife by his side.  He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Desmarais) Abilheria.   Born in Fall River MA, he was the son of the late Elias and Diolinda (Coelho) Abilheira.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Anthony B. (Florence) Abilheira of Narragansett, Andrew B. Abilheira of FL, and Adam B. (Julie) Abilheira of Bristol;...

Maria M.(Garcia) Silva, 76, of Perry Street, passed away on April 25, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Jose Silva.   Born in Salão, Faial, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Luis and Ana (Garcia) Pereira.  She is survived by her brother Jose (Maria) Pereira of Fall River and sister Mary I. Pereira of Bristol. Mrs. Silva was educated in Portugal and employed as a housekeeper at East Bay Manor for 15 years before...

Margaret J. Cheetham, 75, of Orchard View Manor, passed away on April 16, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jeffrey P. Cheetham Sr. Born in Fall River MA, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Irene (Seller) Joseph. She is survived by her children: Deborah (Jeffrey) Gagnon of Dighton MA and William Cheetham of Somerset MA; grandchildren Jeffrey Gagnon of FL, Samantha Gagnon of Dighton, Jared Pelletier of Fall River, Ryver Kavanaugh of PA, and Ciara Cheetham...