Peter R. Marblo Sr.
World War II veteran, St. Barnabas communicant
Peter R. Marblo Sr., 81, of 20 Indian Ave., Portsmouth, died Friday, July 26, 2002, at home. He was the husband of the late Emily Virginia (Hilgreen) Marblo. Born March 6, 1921, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Peter and Alberta (Mielenhausen) Marblo. He worked as a bartender for 25 years at Junior's Restaurant in Brooklyn. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in World War II, and was a communicant of St. Barnabas Church. Mr. Marblo leaves a daughter, Virginia Clappi of Portsmouth, and three grandsons. He was the father of the late Peter R. Marblo Jr., and the brother of the late Amanda Roy, Alberta Unger and Dorothy Giordano. His funeral will be held Tuesday, July 30 at 9 a.m. from Memorial Funeral Home in Newport, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Rhode Island Affiliate, 40 Broad St., Pawtucket, RI 02860.

Charles H. Amaral
Longtime Tiverton resident
Charles H. "Charlie" Amaral, 87, of 17 Foote St., Tiverton, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at Metacom Manor Health Center in Bristol. He was the husband of Georgina (Camara) Amaral. Born in Providence on Aug. 28, 1914, he was the son of the late Celestino and Mary (Mello) Amaral. He lived in Tiverton for the last 56 years. Mr. Amaral worked for many years as an agerman at River Edge. He was previously employed at Swansea Print and as a sweeper at the former Bourne Mill. In his youth, he was an avid soccer player. He played for the Monarchs in Tiverton and was an avid fisher and gardener. In addition to his wife, Mr. Amaral leaves two sons, Carlos Amaral of Tiverton and Robert Amaral of Santa Rosa, Calif.; two sisters, Rose Furtado of Fall River and Mary Moniz of Tiverton; a brother, Alfred Amaral of Middletown; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His funeral was held Tuesday, July 30 from Oliveira Funeral Home in Fall River, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Ghost Church in Tiverton. Burial was in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Fall River.

Etelvina Romano
30-year resident; loved her family
Etelvina (Amaral) Romano, 91, of 7 Creek Lane, Bristol, died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at her residence. She was the loving wife of the late Michael Joseph Romano. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John and Aldina (Raposa) Amaral, she lived in Barrington, Warren and, for 29 years, Bristol. She worked in the school lunch programs in Bristol and Barrington before retiring in 1974. Previous to that, she was employed by the former U.S. Rubber Company in Bristol and the Handkerchief Factory, formerly in Warren. Mrs. Romano was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She was a devoted wife and mother; taking care of her family was her highest priority. Mrs. Romano leaves two sons, Louis Michael Romano of East Providence and John Paul Romano of Fall River; and a sister, Elsie Straube of Chester, Conn. She was also the sister of the late John Amaral Jr. and Maria Amaral. Funeral services were held Friday, July 26, from the Sansone Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The Rev. Joseph D. Santos was the celebrant and homilist for the Mass. Mark and Peter Straube were the readers. Mary and John Amaral presented the offertory gifts. Burial followed in St. Alexander's Cemetery, Warren, where Father Santos read the committal prayers. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 141 State Street, Bristol, RI 02809.

Roseanna Vermette
Homemaker, Red Sox fan was 101
Roseanna Vermette, 101, of 165 Water St. died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Silver Creek Nursing Home in Bristol. She was the wife of the late Alexander Vermette. Born in Warren, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Melvina Proulx. A homemaker, Mrs. Vermette was a communicant of St. Jean Baptiste Church for most of her life. She had been an avid Red Sox fan since 1912. She leaves two daughters, Irene Fernandes of Bristol and Rita Doris Rutkiewicz of Warren; a sister, Evelyn Potuchek of Westport, Mass.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Mrs. Vermette on Saturday, July 27, at St. Jean Baptiste Church, 328 Main St. She was buried in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery.

Anna R. Burke
Funeral services for Anna R. (Vatalaro) Burke were held Saturday, July 27, 2002, from the Sansone Funeral Home, with a concelebrated Mass of Christian burial at St. Mary's Church. The Rev. Barry J. Gamache was the principal celebrant and homilist for the Mass, while the Rev. John O'Doherty, S.S.C., concelebrated the Mass. Her granddaughters Nancy Lanni, Elayne Burke and Karyn Harper were the readers. Daughters Joan B. Ferri and Ann J. Travers along with granddaughter Debra McMullen presented offertory gifts. David E. Barboza was the Eucharist minister and assisted with the Mass. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery where Father Gamache read the committal prayers. Her grandsons Richard J., Joseph F. and John D. Sylvia, Joseph P. Travers, John L. Burke III and James P. Harper were the pallbearers. Mrs. Burke, 95, of 7 Creek Lane, died Tuesday, July 23, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late John L. Burke. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 330 Wood St., Bristol, RI 02809, or to a charity of donor's choice.

J. Herbert Davis
Leaves a son in Barrington
J. Herbert Davis, 90, of Bay Spring Village, 147 Bay Spring Ave., died Thursday, July 4, 2002, at the Orchard View Nursing Home in East Providence. He was the son of the late John H. and Amy Davis. Born in West Harwich, Mass., he lived in Barrington with his son John for six months. He had previously resided in Tiverton at Sakonnet Bay Manor. A graduate of Attleboro High School and the University of Rhode Island, Mr. Davis worked in sales in Ohio, New York and Attleboro. He retired as regional manager and sales representative for St. Regis Paper of Attleboro. An avid golfer, he was a member of Highland Country Club in Attleboro and Cranberry Valley in Harwich, Mass. He was also a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants. He leaves two sons, John H. Davis of Barrington and Bruce K. Davis of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; a daughter, Dareen A. Davis of West Harwich; three grandchildren and a great-grandson. A private burial will be conducted in West Harwich at a later date.

Susan H. Welin
Attorney and musician, loved gardening
Susan H. Welin, 43, of Warren, died Sunday, July 21, 2002, at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of William J. Mack. Born in Attleboro, Mass., she was the daughter of Leonard H. and Mary Lou (Heermans) Welin of Wallingford, Conn. Raised in Wallingford, Ms. Welin was a resident of Warren for eight years, having previously lived in the New York City area. Ms. Welin was an attorney-at- law and the executive director of the Community Mediation Center of Rhode Island on Broad Street, Providence, which she co-founded, and where she worked for more than three years. She had previously been employed for over three years by the Rhode Islander Public Defender's office. She began her career in New York City working as a legal aid in Maintain. Ms. Welin received her undergraduate degree from Gordon College and her J.D. degree from Boston College School of Law. She was a communicant of St. John's Episcopal Church in Barrington, and was a member of the Warren Preservation Society, the Rhode Island and New York Bar Associations and the Gordon College and Boston College Alumni Associations. An accomplished musician, she played the flute, guitar and saxophone and was also a singer. She was an avid flower gardener and ceramic artisan. Besides her husband and parents, she leaves a son, Austin Mack of Warren; twin brothers, Reverend Gregory W. Welin of New Haven and Jeffrey H. Welin in Magnolia, Mass.; and 18 nieces and nephews. A Requiem Eucharist Service for Mrs. Welin will be on Thursday, July 25, at 11 a.m., in St. John's Episcopal Church, 191 County Road. She will be buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol, Contributions in her memory may be made to the Susan Welin Mediation Scholarship Fund, c/o Community Mediation Center of Rhode Island, 570 Broad St., Providence, RI 02907.

Sylvia J. Boudreau
Leaves daughter in Bristol
Sylvia J. Boudreau, 74, of Barrington died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of the late Frederick J. Boudreau. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, a daughter of the late Florence (Rossiter) Taylor and stepdaughter of Donald Taylor of Canada, she had lived in Rocky Hill, Conn. and East Providence before moving to Barrington six years ago. Besides her stepfather, she leaves five daughters, Karen J. McCarthy of Burrillville, Denise C. Mello of Stockton Springs, Maine, Jain E. Fortin of Martson Mills, Mass., Lynn S. Boudreau of Bristol and Ellen J. McDonough of Pomfret, Vt.; a son Frederick J. Boudreau Jr. of Stetson, Maine; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 27, from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home in East Providence. Burial was private.

Anne Marie Forrest
District manager for AT&T enjoyed art, gardening
Anne Marie Forrest, 69, died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late William and Doris (Newett) Forrest. Ms. Forrest was born in New Bedford and lived most of her life in Westport where she was a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church. She was a graduate of the former New Bedford Vocational High School and attended the former Southeastern Massachusetts Technical Institute where she studied art and textile design. She was employed by the former New England Telephone Co., later AT&T, for more than 30 years. After beginning her employment as a telephone operator, she advanced to become a supervisor and eventually district manager of offices throughout Southern New England. Ms. Forrest remained interested in art and enjoyed ceramics and gardening throughout her life. She leaves a sister, Mary F. Toomey of Westport; a nephew, Mark F. Toomey and his wife, Suzanne, of Mashpee; and a great nephew, William M. Toomey of Mashpee. She was the sister of the late William John Forrest. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 29, at Our Lady of Grace Church in Westport. Arrangements were by the Potter Funeral Home in Westport.

Robin L. Russell
Loved horses, enjoyed kayaking and gardening
Robin L. (McCaughey) Russell, 48, of 15 Teed Ave., died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at home. She was the wife of Ronald A. Russell. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Henry T. and Helen (Remeires) McCaughey, she lived in Barrington for 11 years. She previously resided in Riverside and Bristol. A graduate of Bristol High School, she was the office manager for 13 years for High-Tech Engineering, Inc. in Pawtucket before retiring in 2001. Previously, she worked for 12 years for Wm. N. Harris Inc. in Providence. Mrs. Russell was an avid horseback rider, spending many hours with her beloved horse Beau. With a great love of the outdoors, she enjoyed kayaking and gardening. Besides her husband, she leaves two stepsons, Ronald A. Russell Jr. of Riverside and Michael T. Russell of Mooresville, N.C.; two sisters, Beth L. Cordeiro and Peg Desmarais, both of Bristol; a brother, Thomas W. McCaughey of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 27, in the First Baptist Church of Bristol on High Street. Burial followed in Thomas Cemetery in Swansea.

James R. Windley
Army veteran of the Korean War
James R. Windley, 71, of Metacom Avenue, and formerly of Newport, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at Roger Williams Medical Center. Born in Newport, he was a son of the late James R. and Mabel (Munroe) Windley. He lived in Newport before moving to Warren. Mr. Windley was a custodian in the Newport school system for 22 years, working at Thompson Junior High School before retiring in 1989. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He leaves a brother, Howard T. Windley of Barrington; two sisters, Katherine M. Hall of Newport and Gloria A. Nawrocki of San Diego, Calif; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Daniel C., Norman A., Samuel and Robert S. Windley, and Riba Smith. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, July 30, in St. Augustin Church, Newport. He was buried in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.

Cortlandt Parker
Cortlandt Parker, 80, of Greenvale Farm, Portsmouth, and Boston, Mass., died Monday, Aug. 5, 2002, at Caritas Norwood Hospital in Norwood, Mass. He was the husband of Nancy Knowles Parker to whom he had been married for over 50 years, living for many of those years in Bernardsville, N.J. Born on Dec. 14, 1921, in Boston, a son of the late Major-General Cortlandt Parker of Newark, N.J., and the late Elizabeth Gray Parker of Boston, he was the grandson of the late Major-General James Parker of Newark, a winner of the Medal of Honor. Like many children of Army families, Mr. Parker grew up around the world. He attended the Gibbs School in London and Stanmore Park in Stanmore, England, while his father served as U.S. military attaché in London. While his father was stationed in Hawaii, he spent two high school years at the Punahoe School in Honolulu. He fondly recalled learning to surf on the big wooden boards that were used during the 1930s and about meeting Duke Kamehameha on the beach. He graduated from St. Mark's School in Southborough, Mass., before going on to Harvard College in Cambridge, Mass. He was a member of the varsity squash team, the Iroquois Club, and the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). He graduated from Harvard in 1943 and immediately entered the Army. Mr. Parker served in World War II as a first lieutenant in the field artillery in Germany and later rose to the rank of captain in the Army Reserve. Toward the end of World War II, he helped run a prison camp for German soldiers near Regensburg, Germany, and founded a newspaper for the German prisoners to run. It was there that Mr. Parker developed a passion for journalism. Journalism was literally in Mr. Parker's blood: A colonial ancestor, James Parker, published the first New Jersey newspaper. After the war, Mr. Parker worked as an editorial assistant for the New York Sun newspaper and later as a Union County Court House reporter for the Newark Evening News. In 1955, the Parkers founded the Morris Observer newspaper in Morris Township. The company, known as the Recorder Publishing Company in Bernardsville, grew to include 17 award-winning weekly papers. "We were thrilled when The Bernardsville News was named the best weekly of its size in the country in 1981 and again in 1986," Mr. Parker wrote in a article marking that paper's 100th anniversary. At an age when most people retire, Mr. Parker returned to an earlier passion and developed a second career in winemaking. Mr. Parker and his wife started Greenvale Vineyards in 1982 in Portsmouth on the grounds of the 1863 family farm that had been built by his great-great-uncle, John Barstow. In 1992, they expanded the operation into a full-scale winery, which produces award-winning premium estate-grown wines. He and his wife also published the New England Wine Gazette and other newspapers focusing on the wine industry in the Finger Lakes region of New York, Long Island and Virginia. Mr. Parker was a past president of the Board of Trustees and chairman of the board of the New Jersey Press Association. He also served as a longtime officer of the Proprietary House in Perth Amboy, formerly the residence of William Franklin, son of Benjamin Franklin and the last Royal Governor of New Jersey. He was a member of the Harvard Club of New York, the Spouting Rock Beach Association, and the Clambake Club, both in Newport, and the Newport Reading Room. Mr. Parker was a member of the Book Committee of the Redwood Library and Atheneum in Newport, and the Newport Naval War College Foundation. He was also a member of the Colonial Lords of the Manor, New York City, and the Washington Association of New Jersey, Morristown. Besides his wife, he leaves four children, Elizabeth K. Parker of Millington, N.J., Cortlandt Parker Jr. of Pohatcong, N.J., Stephen Ward Parker of Bernardsville, N.J., and Nancy Gray Parker Wilson of Boston; and 14 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late James Parker. His funeral will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Donations in his memory may be made to the Community Service Society of New York, 105 East 22nd Street, New York, N.Y. 10010, or the Proprietary House, the Royal Governor's Mansion, 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, N.J. 08861.

George P.D. Hancock, Jr.
Former deputy fire chief, served in Korea
George P.D. Hancock, Jr., 70, of Pine Hill Road died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at Clinton Health & Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, Miss., after a brief illness. He was the former husband of Bonnie F. (Kelley) Hancock. Born in Westport, a son of the late George P.D. and Ruth E. (Pettey) Hancock, he lived in Westport most of his life until moving to Mississippi three years ago. He was a member of the Raymond Baptist Church in Raymond, Miss. Mr. Hancock was employed by the Westport Fire Department as a firefighter and deputy fire chief for many years. He also served briefly as acting fire chief and retired in 1983 after 20 years of service. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict and Vietnam War. Mr. Hancock was a member and past president of the Southeastern Massachusetts Shellfish Association and a life member of the Paskamansett Beagle Club. He leaves two daughters, O. Eugenia Bingham of Greenville, Miss., and Joel Lynn Smith of Jackson, Miss.; a brother, Thomas P. Hancock of Westport; two sisters, Barbara Loveall of St. Louis, Mo., and Ruth Ann Enos of Westport; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral was held on Monday, Aug. 5, at the Potter Funeral Home. Interment was at Beech Grove Cemetery.

Laurie A. Spellman
Worked at Warren Electric, leaves sister in Warren
Laurie A. Spellman, 44, of 1382 Hope St., Bristol, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, at her parents' home in Bristol. Born in Bristol, she was a daughter of Leslie and Shirley (Almeida) Dunbar. She lived in Bristol most of her life. Ms. Spellman was a sales assistant at Warren Electric Corp. in Warren for more than 14 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed yard sales and bingo. Besides her parents, she leaves two sons, Donald J. Spellman Jr. and Karl D. Spellman, both of Bristol; a brother, Les C. Dunbar of Bristol; a sister, Stacy Matrone of Warren; a maternal grandmother, Georgianna Almeida of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral is on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 8:30 a.m., from the Wilbur-Romano Funeral Home, 615 Main St., Warren, with a funeral service at 10 a.m. in Grace Gospel Church, 271 Sharps Lot Road in Swansea. Burial will be private

Doris E. Bisordi
Retired clerical worker, Self-Help volunteer
Doris E. Bisordi, 77, of Bristol, and formerly of Riverside, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, at the Grace Barker Nursing Home in Warren after along illness. She was the wife of the late Louis W. Bisordi. Born in Swansea, a daughter of the late George E. and Emily S. Brayton, she lived in Riverside for more than 70 years before moving to Bristol. She was a clerical worker for many years at Choquette and Company before retiring in 1987, and had previously worked at Shepard's department store. She was a former treasurer at St. Mark's Episcopal Church and volunteered at the Riverside Self-Help Share Program. She was an avid reader and enjoyed baking and knitting. She leaves a son, James E. Bisordi of Bristol; a daughter-in-law, Doris Bisordi; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was also the sister of the late George Brayton. Her funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Ave., Riverside. Burial will follow in North Burial Ground, Hope Street.

Raymond L. McNamara
Retired Army colonel was born in Warren
Raymond L. McNamara, 84, of the Desilets Nursing Home, formerly of Brookwood Road, Bristol, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at the home. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Terry) McNamara of Pawtucket. Born in Warren, he was the son of the late Augusta E. and Bertha May (Simmons) McNamara. He lived in Salt Lake, Utah, for many years, moving to Bristol 22 years ago. A retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army Cavalry, he was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Fort Douglas Men's Club, American Legion Kearney Post 6, Bristol, Association of the US Army and the Reserved Officers Association of the United States, Washington, D.C. Chapter 16. He was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Bristol. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Sally Warrington of Bellingham, Wash., a son, Peter T. Love of Goldhill, Ore., a brother, Elmer A. McNamara of Bristol; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was the brother of the late Ethel Brown. His funeral was on Tuesday, Aug. 6, in St. Michael's Church. He was buried with military honors in North Burial Ground, Hope Street, Bristol.

Arthur Manchester
Former woodworker had 11 grandchildren
Arthur Manchester, 64, of Fall River died Friday, Aug. 2, 2002, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Carolyn (Benoit) Manchester and the son of the late Herbert and Annie (Bloomfield) Manchester. He was born in Westport and lived in Fall River for the past 25 years. Mr. Manchester was employed as a woodworker by McCaskie, Inc., in Westport for 34 years before retiring in 1997. In addition to his wife, he leaves two sons, Robert F. Manchester, Jr., and Richard Torres, both of Fall River; two daughters, Sheryl A. Copley and Ann Marie Garant, both of Fall River; two brothers, Robert Manchester of Westport and William Manchester of Fall River; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Herbert Manchester, Jr., and the late James Manchester. A funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 5, at the Potter Funeral Home in Westport.

Joseph Sansone
Owned and operated the Sansone Funeral Home
Joseph Sansone, 85, of 5 Fairview Drive, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at Silver Creek Manor. He was the husband of Phyllis M. (Ucci) Sansone. Born in Bristol, he resided in Italy for a time before returning in 1932. In total, Mr. Sansone lived in Bristol for 70 years. He was a licensed funeral director-embalmer for more than 50 years, owning and operating the Sansone Funeral Home before retiring in 1983. Mr. Sansone comforted many people during sorrowful times in their lives. His compassion for people was unmistakable, as was his allegiance to church and family. Mr. Sansone was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, where he was lector for many years as well as a member and president of the former Holy Name Society. He was also a chairman of the Catholic Charity Drive, a president of the Bristol Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Bristol Knights of Columbus, and the Leonardo Da Vinci Lodge, Sons of Italy (that group's Citizen of the Year in 1982). In 1996 he was honored by the La Bella Sicilia Society as the Italian Heritage Award Recipient. He was a life member of the National Funeral Directors Association. For many years he had been the speaker and master of ceremonies for the Eagle Scouts Courts of Honor and a sustaining member of the Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a former member of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee and the Bristol School Committee. Mr. Sansone leaves two sons, Peter F. Sansone, M.D., of Lehigh, Fla., and Joseph A. Sansone of Bristol; a daughter, Matilda Sansone of Bristol; a sister, Leonilda Crumbley of South Miami, Fla.; two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Mr. Sansone was also the brother of the late Phillip Sansone, Antonetta Cavallaro and Louise Vinyard. His funeral services were from the Sansone Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian burial Monday, Aug. 5, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The Rev. Henry P. Zinno Jr. was the principal celebrant homilist for the Mass. The Rev. B. Samuel Turillo concelebrated the Mass. John Biszko was the reader and assisted at the Mass. Burial followed in Swam Point Cemetery, Providence, where Father Zinno read the committal prayers. Mr. Sansone's son, Dr. Peter F. Sansone, was the eulogist at the committal service. The following past presidents of the Rotary Club served as pallbearers: John Paul Andrade, Ferdinand A. Bruno, Jimmy Ferreira, Herbie S. Moitoso, Robert Rondeau and Roland H. Cook. Members of the Rhode Island Funeral Directors Association served as an honor guard at the Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope Street, P.O. Box 538, Bristol, RI 02809.