Friday, May 17, 2013
Marine Veteran and father of three passed away on May 12.
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Friday, May 17
James M. "Jim" Sowers, 62, made his transition at home on Sunday, May 12, 2013 after a courageous, three and a half year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Eve Houghton Sowers of Greene, RI, married 24 years. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late John B. and Irene E. (Miller) Sowers. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and worked at CCRI over 30 years in the I.T. department, until November. He was passionate about music and enjoyed playing the guitar, especially, duets with his children. As a sailing enthusiast, and woodworking craftsman, he recently refurbished a Sharpie and enjoyed sailing Narragansett Bay. Jim's hobbies also included gardening, canning, brewing beer, creating wooden furniture, and enjoying …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Retired West Warwick firefighter and Vietnam Veteran passed away on May 13.
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Thursday, May 16
John J. Botello, Sr., 66, of Lear Drive, Coventry, RI, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at RI Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the husband of Victoria (DeJesus) Botello. They were married for fifteen years. He was the son of the late John T. and Clara (Souza) Botello. John was a firefighter for the West Warwick Fire Department for twenty-three years until retiring in 1993 as the Assistant Director of Communications. He also worked at the Plainview Dairy of Cranston. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War receiving the Purple Heart. He was a graduate of West Warwick High School, Class of 1965 and was also known as “The Governor” at Ginny B's Campground of Foster, RI. Besides his wife he is …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Former nurse and mother of three passed away on May 12.
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Wednesday, May 15
Claudette, A. Viens (Pelletier), R.N., 65, of Stephanie Dr., Coventry, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. She was the beloved wife of Gerard H. Viens, they had been married for 44 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Lionel J. and Rose M. (Martin) Pelletier. She was a resident of the Pawtuxet Valley for most of her life. Mrs. Viens was a registered nurse at Kent County Memorial Hospital for 41 years. She was a 1965 graduate of Coventry High School, received an Associate's degree in Nursing from RI Junior College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Salve Regina University. Besides her husband she leaves three daughters, Jacqueline Conn of Wethersfield, CT, Aimee Rutledge …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Photos by Amy Martira Photography captured the emotional morning of April 25, 2013, when family, friends and many of Captain Hall's fellow fire, police and emergency responders gathered to bid him a final farewell.
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Monday, April 29
Photos by Amy Martira Photography
Monday, April 22, 2013
Captain William Hall served the Central Coventry Fire District for 22 years.
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Monday, April 22
It with the deepest sorrow that The Central Coventry Fire District announces the passing of Captain William Hall. The Central Coventry Fire Department says Captain William Hall has passed from occupational cancer that was contracted in the Line of Duty. Captain Hall served the department for 22 years, beginning his career in the Washington (Coventry) Fire District on May 4, 1992. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1999 with the Washington Fire District and following the merger of four fire districts in Coventry in 2006, he was promoted to Captain with the Central Coventry Fire District in May of 2009. He will be posthumously promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. He was awarded several department commendations, served as a founding …
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Hall, a 22-year veteran of the Central Coventry Fire District, passed away on April 20.
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Monday, April 22
HALL, WILLIAM J., of Tiogue Ave., a Captain in the Central Coventry Fire District, passed away at home while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was the husband of Tracy Lyn (Croll) Hall for 21 years. Born in Warwick, he was the son of William O. and Delores (Pinto) Hall of Largo, Florida. Bill was a Firefighter in the Central Coventry Fire District since 1991. He graduated from Tollgate High School in 1985. Bill earned an Associate's Degree in Fire Science from CCRI and then a Bachelor's Degree from Roger Williams University in Public Administration. Captain Hall established and was coordinator of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). He also served on the Coventry Town Council, the Coventry Housing …
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Captain Chief William Hall served department for 22 years.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Captain Chief William Hall served department for 22 years.
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Saturday, April 20
It is with deepest sorrow that The Central Coventry Fire District announces the passing of Captain William Hall after a lengthy and courageous battle with occupational cancer that was contracted in the line of duty. Captain Hall was the beloved husband of Tracy, and beloved father of Sarah. While wake and funeral arrangements are still being finalized, Captain Hall will be interred in accordance with Traditional Firefighter Line of Duty Death honors and procedures. Captain Hall will be posthumously promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. Further information will be released as details become available. Please keep Captain Hall’s family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Respectfully, Andrew J. Baynes Chief of …
Friday, March 29, 2013
Mary passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
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Friday, March 29
Mary (Fox) Deming, 56, of Coventry, RI, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 peacefully in the home she and her husband built together surrounded by her loving family. Born in Coventry, she was married to her husband Stephen C. Deming for thirty-eight years. She was the daughter of James and Gloria (Barone) Fox. Mary's positive natural magnetism drew in many friends far and wide. She was a co-founder of Coventry Survey Company, an active bicyclist, a most loving wife, mother, grandmother and daughter in law. Mary's energy will be surely missed. Besides her husband, she is survived by two children; Hannah L. Caisse and Karla J. Bartley, two brothers; Paul Fox and John Fox, a sister; Cathy Fox-Lamb and two grandchildren; Cameron …
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Carlson, a graduate of Coventry High School, passed away on March 16.
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Wednesday, March 20
Edmund D. Carlson, Jr., 25, of West Warwick, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Born on October 12, 1987 in Warwick, he was the son of Edmund D. Carlson, Sr. and Denise L. Bousquet, and the step son of Lynn Bousquet. Ed attended Coventry High School, graduating in 2006. He had worked for various landscaping companies over the past five years. He loved football, baseball, hockey, and golf. Ed also enjoyed classic hip hop, rock & roll, and the blues. Music was his passion and he loved writing, composing, recording, and playing his own music. An avid reader, Ed was also artistic in many different ways. He loved to draw and paint. Besides his parents, he leaves his sister, Jacqueline E. Carlson, step sister, Jessica …
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