Sponsored by Concerned Citizens of Davisville (CCOD)

 Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 10:00am – 12:00pm

If you like local history then you will not want to miss this free sponsored tour given by Tim Cranston, a/k/a G.T. Cranston, local historian, author and news contributor known for his “View from Swamptown” in the North East Independent.

A master story teller, Tim Cranston will introduce you to numerous “Folks of Note” resting within the gates of Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery including the inventor of the Bostich stapler, the Wickford pharmacist turned famous photographer, the much misunderstood founder of the Exeter School for the Feeble-Minded, the richest man and mill owner for which Davisville was named, and much more.

All are welcome to come join the tour. No sign up required.

Meet the Board of Directors of the Cemetery

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm in the Cemetery office.

Lot owners of the cemetery are welcome to attend our Annual Lot Owners and Corporation meeting for an opportunity to meet and provide feedback to its Board of Directors.

The meeting will be held in the cemetery office located at: 6365 Post Road, North Kingstown, Rhode Island. We look forward to seeing you!

Committal Service with Military Honors

Monday, June 9, 2014 following 11:00am Funeral Service in The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home (Section 81 Lot 7 Grave 1)

Joseph H. Olivieri, 88, of Warwick passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Louise A. (Rice) Olivieri. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Domenic and Stella (Romeo) Olivieri.

An Inspector and Master Welder, Mr. Olivieri was the Supervisor of Shipbuilding for the United States Navy Civil Service until his retirement in 1988. He served in The United States Army Air Corps during WW II. He was a member of First Baptist Church of East Greenwich.

He was the loving father of Peter A. Olivieri of Cranston, Nancy A. Olivieri of Warwick and the late Paul J. Olivieri. Cherished grandfather of five and great-grandfather of one. Caring brother of Ronald D. Olivieri of Cranston and the late Murray J. Olivieri, Angelo Oliver, Grace Belanger and Eleanor Natal.

Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation on Monday, June 9, 2014 from 10:00-11:00 am followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Burial, with military honors, will follow in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown.

Gifts in his memory to The First Baptist Church of East Greenwich, P.O. Box 551, East Greenwich, RI 02818 would be appreciated.

Committal Service

Wednesday, June 4, 2014 following 10am funeral service in the Chinese Christian Church (Section 70 Lot 17 Grave 5)

Cynthia M. Lee, 92, of Cranston passed away May 30, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late William Lee. Born in China a daughter of the late Dong Foo and Fook (Leong) Moy.

Mrs. Lee was co-owner of the former Lee’s Cathay Terrace, Warwick.

She is survived by three sons; Ronald Lee and Lois Lee of Cranston, Stephan Lee and Susan Lee of Charlotte, NC, Edwin Lee and Vilja Virks-Lee of Loch Harbour, NJ., eight grandchildren; Jeff, Julia, Katie, James, Kalju, Heikki, Arvo and Hardu and six great-grandchildren; Al, Magnolia, Talullah, Nathan, Ava, Isaiah, Jace, Lily-Mae and Jeremiah. She was the sister of the late Moy On Pong and Moy Ting Yong.

Her funeral is Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from “WOODLAWN” Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. in the Chinese Christian Church 333 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket 02860. Burial will follow in Quidnessett Cemetery, North Kingstown. VISITATION 4-7 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Chinese Christian Church. Online condolences www.WoodlawnGattone.com.

Committal Service with Military Honors

Friday, May 30, 2014 following 10am funeral at Exeter Chapel (Section 97 Lot 2 Grave 1)

Aron Richard Ogren, 86, of North Kingstown, died peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 1. 1927, the son of the late Aron R. Ogren and Olga V. (Anderson) Ogren. He was married to the late Dolores Rombough for 53 years, and is survived by his wife, Ruby Leblanc.

Richard and his family moved to School St in North Kingstown in 1931. At the age of 18, Richard enlisted in the Army at the end of World War II. He served 10 months of his enlistment in Italy. Like his father, he spent many years farming. He was employed at General Fittings, Quidnessett Baptist Church, American Tourister and Electric Boat. He was an active member of Quidnessett Baptist Church and then Exeter Chapel. Richard spent many hours studying his favorite book of the Bible, Revelation. He was a leader in the Christian Service Brigade and volunteered a week during the summer for many years at Frontier Camp in Lovell, Maine. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed being outdoors. He played right field on the Frenchtown Farmers Baseball team. His favorite sports teams were the Red Sox and the Patriots. For several years, he spent long hours collecting and sorting baseball cards.

Richard is survived by his sister, Hope E. Bryant of North Kingstown and his children Richard M. Ogren and his wife Cynthia of North Kingstown, David E. Ogren and his wife Shelley of Muskegon, MI and Nancy A. Leventry and her husband Robert of Richmond, RI and 8 grandchildren: Michelle Stebner (David), Debra Curry (Samuel), Richard Ogren (Cassandra), Christopher Ogren (Jennifer), Stephanie Nelson (David), David Ogren (Sherry), Emily Goldberg (Bradley), Laura Smith (Austin), Step-children Nora and Donald Leblanc. 11 great- grandchildren: Hannah, Natalie and Joshua Stebner; Abigail, Annaliese, Kathryn and Alanah Curry; Genevieve and Tanner Ogren; Lydia and Charles Nelson. He was the brother of the late Helen V. Bennett.

His funeral will be held on Friday, May 30, at 10:00 am at the Exeter Chapel, 765 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter. Burial will follow in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery Calling hours will be Thursday, May 29, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St East Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in his memory to Exeter Chapel Benevolence Fund.

Committal Service

Saturday, June 14, 2014 following 10:00am church service at St. James in Charlestown (Section 46 Lot 26 Grave 2A)

Norton Walfrid Chellgren, of Green Hill Beach, Rhode Island passed away on January 6, 2014. Norton was born on January 23, 1928 in Hartford, Connecticut. He was predeceased by his parents Walfrid and Hedda Chellgren and his sister’s Norma Ziefle and Frances Amross.

In addition to his long time loving partner Carolyn Craig of Green Hill Beach, Rhode Island, Norton is survived by sister Silvia Zorena of Virginia Beach, Virginia, son David Chellgren and his wife Lorene of Canton, Connecticut and Green Hill Beach, Rhode Island, son Paul Chellgren and his wife Kelli of Dallas, Texas, son Mark Chellgren and his companion Sheila Swan of Wakefield, Rhode Island and son Stephen Chellgren of East Hartford, Connecticut. He was the proud grandfather of six grandchildren, Kristin and her husband Michael Bruyette, John Chellgren, Gregory and his wife Ashley Chellgren, Suzy Chellgren, Courtney Chellgren and Melanie Chellgren.

He was a veteran of the Korean War where he proudly served as a member of the Army Signal Corps. A graduate of the University of Arkansas and a member of its Phi Beta Kappa chapter, he was a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and worked his entire career as an Actuary at Aetna, principally the Aetna Group Division. He loved all things relating to baseball, including “stats” and memorabilia. He was an active member of the Avon Volunteer Fire Department where he enjoyed the camaraderie of those who served with him. Later, during his retirement he spent 20 years as a volunteer for Seniors Helping Others (SRIV). He loved interacting with others and made numerous friends at Green Hill. What his sons will remember are those games of football and basketball that were played in the yard with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southern Rhode Island Volunteers (SRIV) at 25 St. Dominic Road, Wakefield, Rhode Island, 02879. For guest book and condolences, averystortifuneralhome.com

Committal Service

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 following 10:00am funeral service in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel (Section 97 Lot 1 Grave 3)

Carvalho, Richard, 59, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014, at RI Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Darlene E. (Fortune) Carvalho for 34 years and a son of the late Manuel and Josephine (Rubiera) Carvalho-LaFleur.

Proud and loving father of Kristine E. Giarrusso and Jason R. Carvalho; loving grandfather of Alexander M. Giarrusso. He was the brother of the late Leo Carvalho.

His funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 am in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick. Burial will be in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm.

Committal Service

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 following 10:00am funeral service at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home (Section 67 Lot 1 Grave 5)

West Greenwich, RI – Kathleen M. (Daniel) Hart, 61, of Robin Hollow Road and Valrico, FL passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at her home in Florida after a fourteen month battle with leukemia. She was the beloved wife of H. Kenneth Hart.

Born in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late John R. Daniel, USN Ret. and Lorraine M. (Leyman) Daniel.

Kathy loved working (puttering as she called it) around the house and out in the yard. She loved to shop and she loved her dogs. She always enjoyed needlework, especially knitting and crochet. Her family remembers her being very artistic with all of her handmade items and how meticulous she was in all things she did in life. She was the true leader of their family. She was always very caring of everyone else and very attentive to their needs, not hers. Her family is her legacy.

In addition to her husband of 39 years, she is survived by her four children: Kenneth A. Hart & his wife Kathleen of Johnston, RI, Darlene D. Hart of North Providence, RI, Paul S. Hart & his wife Vanessa of Coventry, RI and John M. Hart & his wife Kelly of West Greenwich, RI; two sisters: Cynthia Brown of Coventry, RI and Sheryl Hosley of Warwick, RI; ten grandchildren; one great grandson; several nieces & nephews and sister-in-law Doreen Kerzner of North Providence, RI.

Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 10 AM at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, RI. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Burial will be at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown, RI.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, UTC-Found, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.

Committal Service

Tuesday, May 27, 2014 following 11:00am funeral service at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory
(Section 63 Lot 15 Grave 2)

Warwick – Marguerite H. Madsen, 97, died Monday in Warwick. She was the wife of the late Ernest C. Madsen.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James E. and Teresa (Haynes) Hooper, she graduated from Central High School and Secretarial School and lived most of her life in Warwick and Jamestown. She worked as a secretary and as a line assigner for over 30 years for the former New England Telephone Company retiring in 1979.

Her family remembers her as a devoted and loving mother & grandmother. She was an avid bridge player; a life member of the Pioneers Association; a past president of the Pontiac Peers and an active member of several local senior centers including Jamestown and the Pilgrim Center in Warwick.

She is survived by three daughters: Phyllis Corbitt of Seekonk, Diane Carignan of Coventry and Leslie Emerson of West Warwick; six grandchildren: David & Timothy Corbitt, Peter (wife Emily) & Daniel Carignan, Jennifer Emerson and Joseph Toevs and seven great grandchildren: Christian, Katie, Patrick, Michael, Sarah, Daniel and Benjamin. She was the sister of the late Clara Clarke, Agnes Anderson, Cornelia, Henry and James E. Hooper, Jr.

Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 11 AM at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Family and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations made to the Rhode Island Lung Association, 260 West Exchange Street, Suite 102B, Providence, RI 02903.

Committal Service

Friday, May 23, 2014 at 10:00am Graveside
(Section 54 Lot 30 Grave 4)

Warwick – Charlotte E. Soderberg, 84, died Monday, May 19, 2014 at the Park View Nursing Home in Providence. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Beech) Soderberg and the niece of Frederick W. Beech.

A graveside service will be held on Friday May 23, 2014 at 10:00 am at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, 6365 Post Road, North Kingstown. Burial in the family lot will follow.

Memorial gifts may be made to Woodbury Union Church Presbyterian, 58 Beach Ave., PO Box 9484, Warwick, RI 02889.

Arrangements made by Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home.