Obituaries

Margaret Ann Cary (nee: Doherty) George Cardono

Margaret Ann Cary (nee: Doherty), 95 passed away on January 11, 2021 at her daughter’s home on Center Street, Rangeley, Maine, with family at her side.

Margaret (‘Marge’) was the wife of Harry W. Cary, Jr. for 71 years and was the daughter of Edward L. Doherty and Margaret G. Doherty of Warren, RI. She was born on February 9, 1925 in Providence, residing in Warren until her marriage in February 1945. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry.

She resided in marriage in: Valdosta (GA) and Madison (Wisconsin) for a short time while her husband was serving in the US Army Air Force during WWII, before returning to Rhode Island. After having her first child, they lived in Conimicut (Warwick), RI, for about 2 years before moving to Riverside, RI, where she lived for many years.

She is survived by her children: Harry W. Cary, III of Riverside, RI and Rangeley, ME, Diane M. Machado of Riverside, RI; Paul E. Cary of Cranston, RI and Rangeley, ME and Jeannine M. Sahagen of Rangeley, ME.

She and her husband traveled extensively in North America in their motor home. She also traveled to her ancestral home in Ireland and to Holland and Belgium. Winters in later years were spent in Venice, FL, while they lived in Rangeley Spring, Summer and Fall.

She was an avid knitter, always keeping family members in warm wool sox, mittens, and hats. She had a tremendous memory and the Irish gift of gab. She worked for years at Waters Elementary School in Riverside for the East Providence school department.

A great joy in Marge’s life was visiting with her children and especially her 9 grandchildren, and her 15 great grandchildren.

A private mass and burial to be held in Rangeley Maine.

A true renaissance man was lost on January 26, 2021. George Cardono passed at the age of 88. George was the 9th of 11 children born to Beatrice (Laurenza) and Angelo Cardono on January 3, 1933. George grew up on a produce farm in Riverside, RI. He was the oldest child at home during WWII and took a responsible role of bringing food to market at the age of 15. Later, George served as a medic in a MASH unit at Fort Hood, Texas during the Korean conflict.

George is survived by his beloved wife, Desire Palmer with whom he shared many wonderful years. They enjoyed traveling to many locations, one of the most favorite being short trips to Plymouth, MA. He loved his children and their spouses: daughter Angela Cardono Cunard and her husband Edward Cunard of Rehoboth; son Mark Cardono and his wife Tracy Sioussat of Andover. He was very proud of his three grandchildren: Sean David McBride, Seth Matthew McBride and Riley Merritt Cardono. He is survived by brothers, Norman Cardono of Cumberland, RI and Angelo Cardono of Downey, CA. He is predeceased by his siblings: Daniel Cardono, Joseif Cardono, James Cardono, Angela Kennedy, Theresa Sherrod, Joan Saxer, Catherine Cardono and Marianna Cardono.

George was an extremely creative and talented man. He thrived on challenge, work and purpose. George started out in the outdoor sign industry and went on to start his own advertising agencies in Providence and New York. During this time, he ran many local political campaigns. He was the owner of the Pawtucket Indians baseball team at McCoy Stadium in the 1960s. George went back to the farm life in the 1970’s and 80’s, owning and operating an equestrian facility. He was equally comfortable in jeans on his tractor or in a business suit flying to New York for a meeting. George created and constructed the iconic Big Blue Bug. Upon “retiring”, he took on the challenge of Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth. He designed and built 9 additional holes at the course. His resilience and tenacity were truly displayed as he rebuilt after a devasting clubhouse fire. After selling the country club, George “retired” to yet another career. He earned his real estate and broker’s licenses and founded Blu Sky Real Estate. He was still working part time in real estate up until his death.

George enjoyed golfing. He had a standing golf date for many years with his brothers on Thursdays. He traveled often to Bermuda to play. He was an excellent cook and was a member of the “Gourmet 7” club in the 1970s. George was active in the Rehoboth Business Association, the Rehoboth Republican Committee and the Rehoboth Veteran’s Committee. He served on the Park Commission and Housing Authority in Rehoboth as well. George truly enjoyed going out to lunch with his friends and grandsons on a regular basis.

For George, the adventure is over. Hopefully the sadness this brings can be replaced with the joy of many wonderful memories. Due to Covid restrictions, the service will be private.

Arrangements are in the care of WaringSullivan Home at Birchcrest, Swansea.

For online condolences, www.waringsullivan.com

Death Notices

Domenic J. Pontarelli, 84, a longtime East Providence resident, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Gatehouse Hospice at Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport, PA.

Ann H. Costa (Pratt), 81, formerly of East Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Kent County Hospital.

Albert J. Draper, 72, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Denise G. (Gagne) Francis 62 of East Providence passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital due to complications from COVID.

Frederick H. MacDonald, 86, of Riverside died peacefully at the Philip Hulitar Hope Hospice Center in Providence on December 25, 2020.

Agnes Ann Paiva, a devout Christian lady and our dear mother, grandmother, and sister, passed peacefully into the eternal embrace of the Lord on December 26th, at Landmark Medical Center from complications of COVID-19, after a brief period of declining health.

Madeline Corey “Beauty”, age 100, died December 27, 2020 at RI Hospital.

Daniel Julius Price, Jr. (Junie) passed on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Denise A Serapiglia, 59 of East Providence passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 27, 2020, after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Victor Francis Barclay was born October 17, 1929 in WaKeeney Kansas, to Elmer Glen Barclay and Blanche Fredrica (Pulver) Barclay, He passed away on December 27th, 2020.

Pearl E. Tippe, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

William M DeCoste, 66, of Bristol Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on December 31, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

Eileen M. Wilson, 83, formerly of East Providence passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Grace Barker Health.

Joanna F. Britto, 73, of Blanche Avenue and a lifelong resident of the City of East Providence passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Miriam Hospital.

Joseph B. Sousa, 89, of East Providence, formerly of Fox Point passed peacefully at home on January 5, 2021 surrounded by his beloved wife of 63 years, Lillian N. Sousa, and loving family.

Edmund G. Taylor, 58, of Floyd Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on January 5, 2021.

Jack Oliver, in his 100th year, of Riverside, passed away at home, Jan. 6, 2021.

William A Castro, 83, of East Providence and most recently of Atria Bay Spring Village in Barrington died peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021.

Nancy L. Kiley, 85, of Rumford passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Elderwood at Riverside.

Paula M. (Gonsalves) Ouellette, 73, formerly of Riverside and Tiverton, died unexpectedly on January 10, 2021 at the DartmouthHitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

Stephen W. Northup passed away on January 11, 2021 at the age of 68 after many years of failing health.

Everett D. King, Jr, age 70, of Riverside, was born on December 25, 1950 and passed away on January 11, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.

Stephen P. Brun, 73, of East Providence, passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, Providence, on January 13, 2021, succumbing to complications from Covid-19 after a 25-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Charles E. Golden, SR., 86, formerly of Dartmouth Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on January 14, 2021 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront surrounded by his loving family.

Frank Arkins, 99, of East Providence, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Eastgate Nursing Center.

George Amaral, formerly of Summit St., East Providence, passed away on January 18, 2021.

Thomas W. McEntee 75, of Riverside passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, January 18, 2021 at Miriam Hospital from complications unrelated to Covid.

Oswald A. Rosenholm 90 of Riverside, RI formally of Barrington, RI, passed away on January 19, 2021.

Edith J. (D’lorio) Murphy, 80, of Coventry, a former resident of East Providence for fifty years, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021.

Judith Irene McElwain went home to be with Jesus on January 21, 2021.

Raymond Francis Sr. “Voo” of Riverside, 86, died peacefully at home January 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Juliet Paolucci, 87, of East Providence passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Linn Health Care Center.

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