All Tributes

Albert R. Gunther, 88, of Rockville, RI died peacefully on January 11, 2021 after two year illness. He was the beloved husband of Dianne (Ross) Gunther. Born in Providence, RI on December 30, 1932 he was the son of the late Ervin and Grace (Hopkins) Gunther. Al graduated from Cranston High School (East). He went on to serve is country proudly in the United States Air-force during the Korean Conflict. After serving in the military he came back to Rhode Island and worked for the former...

Geraldine E. Farrington “Gerry”, 93, of South Kingston, formally of Hope Valley, passed away on January 5th, 2021. Gerry was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of John and Irene (Smith) Farrington. Gerry was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Hope Valley. Gerry leaves a daughter Diane Murphy, Two Granddaughters, Stacie and Stefanie. She will be missed by her niece Donna Tucker, great niece Sarah Dean and nephew John Farrington.She leaves her sister...

James T. Jervis of Hope Valley, RI passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 in Providence, RI. He was the husband of Shirley A. Jervis for over 59 years. Born in West Warwick, RI the son of the late Ralph Jervis, Sr. and Helen (Calfa) Jervis. James served in the US Army from 1960-1966. James worked most of his life until retirement in the local textile mills including Charbert’s. He and Shirley spent the last 20 years splitting their time between Fort Myers, Florida and Hope Valley, RI....

Ruth E. (Palmer) Fowler, 93, of Westerly, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Westerly Hospital. She was the wife of the late Clifton A. Fowler. Born in Exeter, RI on January 1, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lillian (Gardiner) Palmer. Ruth’s greatest joy was staying at home with her husband and family. Clifton was the love of her life and together they raised a family which was everything she wanted. Being at home, cooking, and managing the household...

Janice F. Archer, 67, of Richmond, passed away at her home surrounded by the love of her husband, daughter and sister on December 30, 2020. She is the wife of Gary W. Archer and together they celebrated 47 years of marriage. Born on December 12, 1953 in Providence Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Margaret (Oliver) Fratus. Janice held a variety of jobs during her working life, including roles as a clerical assistant, pharmacy assistant, salon and spa coordinator...

Ralph W. Tanner, Sr., 85, of Woodville Rd., Richmond, passed away on December 25, 2020. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Baton) Tanner. Ralph was the father of 12 children whom he loved and worked very hard to care for. Ralph was born in Albany, NY on March 13, 1935 to the late Charles Tanner and Dorothy (Snyder) Tanner. He joined the Air Force during the Korean War. Ralph was also a member of the American Legion 0061 Warwick. Ralph worked at Woodmansee Oil for 30 years and at...

James J. Smith, Sr., 81, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at The Chestnut Cottage at The Elms. He was the loving husband of Maureen (Boyer) Smith and together they shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Gardner, MA on October 4, 1939, he was the son of the late Burton F. and Rita (Ashmore) Smith. Jim graduated from North Kingstown High School in 1957. He went on to work in construction as a general contractor. In 1969, he opened the Wawaloam Campground...

Howard Benjamin Huftalen, Jr., 69, of Hope Valley, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was the loving husband of Lisa F. Huftalen, and together they shared 33 years of marriage, 28 with their daughter Katherine Elisa (Huftalen) Taylor. Born in Providence, RI on February 14, 1951, he was the son of the late Howard Benjamin Sr. and Dorothy Hope (Roberts) Huftalen. Howie made friends easily, was voted Friendliest in his class at Barrington High, and always had a positive outlook on...

Joseph E. Anderson, 86, of Hopkinton, RI died peacefully on Thursday December 17, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Meredith T. Anderson. Born in Providence, RI on March 22, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Anderson. Mr. Anderson received an Associate degree in electrical engineering from Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass. He went on to work for General Dynamics Electric Boat Division and retired from Norden Systems in CT. Joe enjoyed wine making, cars, and...

Nancy Monse Hoskins, 62, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Westerly Hospital. She was the loving wife of John S. Hoskins. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Cumberland, RI until several years ago when she moved to Wyoming, RI. Born in Providence on February 14, 1958, she was the daughter of the late John Robert Monse Sr. and the late Theresa (Pat) Elliott Monse. Nancy was a graduate of the URI College of Pharmacy in 1981 and worked as a retail...