Maudlyn Moore Loiseau 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday September 27,2023, at Rhode Island hospital in Providence with her family by her side. Maudlyn was born to Wilton Moore and Christine Solomon on March 25, 1944 in Bethel Tobago and raised in Trinidad. Maud completed high school education and quickly found a passion for sewing. In her early 20s she began working as a seamstress for a clothing manufacturer in Trinidad. She later started her own sewing business and had many...

Johnny Franklin Ashley Sr., of 78 Devonshire Street, Providence, RI, was born in Shelby, NC, died peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was the beloved son of the late James and Lola Ashley (Foster).He was educated in the RI School System, served in the Army and the Vietnam War. He was employed by the Providence Housing Authority, where he retired. Following his retirement, Johnny was a self-employed mechanic and handyman.  He...

David Queen, 83, was called home suddenly on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.David was born and raised in Cuthbert,Georgia where he attended Randolph High School. He was the son of the late Mr. Jack Queen and Ms. Epsie Gilbert. David moved to Providence, Rhode Island in 1960.Prior to retiring, Queen worked at Durastone Corporation in Lincoln, Rhode Island for 27 years. He also worked at Bright Funeral Home for 12 years as an associate and driver. After retirement, he was an umpire and referee for...

I Am Free! Praise the Lord I am Free!One of Rev. Frances McCormick’s favorite songs.  She was born in Sanford, NC to the late William and Laura Matthews on April 6, 1949.Rev. McCormick leaves to mourn her brothers – who were so very precious to her – Frank (Alice) Matthews of Sanford NC; Bishop Thomas Matthews of Sanford, NC; Deacon Hubert (Joann) Matthews of Moncure, NC; Deacon Wendell (Joyce) Matthews of Goldston, NC; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family and...

Vivian Lee Varner Akinruli was born August 5, 1954 in Cranston, RI. She was the daughter of the late Dempsey Varner and Vivian (Mendes) Varner.  She died March 16th in Baltimore, MD.She is survived by her siblings, Ann Marie Varner-Silvera, Paul R. Varner, Georgette Varner, Telewoda and Scott Varner.  She was preceded in death by her siblings, Dempsey Jr. Varner, Beverly J. Varner-Shelton, and Floyd E. Varner.Vivian attended Central High School in Providence and graduated in 1973,...

William “Chucho” Lucca, age 64, formerly of Norton, MA, passed away Thursday, May 18th, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He was born April 29, 1959 in Manhattan, NY to the late Cristobal Lucca and Maria Echevarria. Chucho is survived by his longtime companion, Nancy Cass. Children: William, Bradley, Synthia, Michael, and Karla.  Siblings Cristobal, Carmen, Isabel and Sally. And Grandchildren: Yadira, Carmen, Jovanieth, Jomalieth, Nairyann and Naila Chanell. 

Donald was born in Providence RI on November 25,1991 He passed away peacefully at home. He is the beloved son of Tracy Montanaro & Donald Hazard of East providence and The Late Donald McCartyBedside's his parents he leaves 5 sisters, Tonyar Roderick of Providence, Nacol Roderick of Providence, Jasmine Hazard of East Providence, Tatyanna Hazard of East Providence, The late Melissa Roderick, 3 brothers, Donald Roderick of Providence, Joshua Hazard of East Providence, Tyresse Hazard of...