Obituaries

Jean E. Taylor

Jean E. Taylor, 93, of Rehoboth and formerly of Bradenton, FL, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020. She was the wife of the late George E. Taylor. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Brassill) Miller. She was a graduate of the Truesdale Hospital Nursing School. Jean worked as an R.N. at Truesdale Hospital emergency room for many years and later worked as a real estate agent for Century 21 Samra Jean E. Taylor Sullivan of Riverside, following her nursing career. Jean and her husband George, were the former owners of Francis Farm in Rehoboth for many years.

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She leaves three children, Cassia Krasnianski and her husband John of Rehoboth, David Taylor of Bradenton, FL, Stacie Norris and her husband Tom of Swansea, a daughter in-law, Susan Taylor of Rehoboth, She was the mother of the late Michael Taylor. She leaves eleven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Raymond Miller and Helen Foley.

Jean enjoyed reading books, playing cribbage, winning against Papa at card games, and taking her children or grandchildren on a “happening”. Jean’s tenacity and strength did earn her the nickname ‘General Jean’; however she would ultimately correct you and tell you it’s ‘Angel Jean’. Now, reunited with her husband & son, she will forever be our Angel Jean.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. Burial was in Gates of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours were held on Monday, October 12, 2020 from 5-7 PM in the PERRY-MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s memory may be made to, Truesdale Hospital Nursing Scholarship: PO Box 9215

Fall River, MA 02720.

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Mary K. Healy Lake

Mary K. Healy Lake, 77, of Rehoboth, passed away peacefully Friday, September 25, 2020 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late David Lake. Mary was born Mary K. Healy Lake in Attleboro on April 10, 1943 to the late Earl and Irene (Leonard). She was a graduate of Attleboro High School in 1961 and obtained her associates degree in Computer Science at Fisher College in 1999. She was employed as a medical secretary for most of her career. Mrs. Lake most of all loved animals and her dogs, was an avid reader, loved gardening and was active with her high school reunion committees.

She is survived by her son Scott Lake, and had many cousins.

Calling Hours for Mrs. Lake were held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 4-7pm Foley-Cook-Hathaway Funeral Home, 126 S. Main Street, Attleboro. Burial was held on Friday, November 6, at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Rehoboth. To sign the guest book, for facility directions or to view her tribute page go to www.hathawayfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requested for donations to be made to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) at www.aspca.org

Edward Stephens, III

Edward Ste phens, III, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was the husband of Marilyn O. (Adey) Stephens to whom he was married for 54 years. Born in Somerville, MA, he was a son of the late Edward Edward Stephens, III and Ellamae (Russell) Stephens, Jr.

Mr. Stephens was a decorated Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a 1966 graduate of Norwich University in Vermont where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business. He was a sales represented for Shell Oil for 10 years. Following his employment with Shell Oil, he worked in commercial printing as a salesman for 35 years before retiring.

Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Laurel S. Rosa and her husband Stephen of Rehoboth, Rebecca L. Springer and her husband Damian of Rehoboth,two sons, Edward Stephens, IV and his wife Cindy of Mendon, MA and Adam Stephens of Rehoboth, eight grandchildren, Damian, Ryan, Olivia, Alexis, Samantha, Linsey, Ella and Charlie, three great grandchildren, Julia, Levi and Aviana, sister-in-law’s, Carrol Stephens, Beverly Reber and her husband Marshall, brother-in-law, Richard Adey and his wife Virginia and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Douglas Stephens.

His funeral services will be private. Donations in Edward’s memory can be made to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Rhode Island, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.

Rehoboth

Henry L. Foley, Thinker, teacher, soldier, loving husband and devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle, died on October 16, 2020, in Manhasset, NY on Long Island.

Jose Henrique da Silva, 73, passed on October 27, 2020.

Seekonk

Dr. Sudarshan “Mike” Malik 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 29, 2020.

Keith G. Milligan, Sr., 88, of Seekonk, formally of Rumford, passed away suddenly at home on October 1, 2020.

Alma M. Cobb, 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 8, 2020.

Edna M. (Luescher) Dalton, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2020 in Providence.

John P. “Jack” Searles, Passed away on October 22, 2020 at Hope Health Hulitar

Hospice Center in Providence, RI.

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