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The Reporter December 2021
IN MEMORIAM Sandra A. Axile Sandra A. Axile, 78, of Seekonk, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Manuel R. Axile for 56 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Marjorie (Potter) Sunday. Sandra was a medical secretary at Rhode Island Hospital for many years before retiring. Throughout her life she was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking, traveling, bird watching and taking care of her gardens. She was one of the founders of the Seekonk girls softball league, and spent many years as a Brownie and Girl Scout troop leader. During her retirement years she volunteered at Doorways Food Pantry and the Seekonk Public Library. Above all else she was her daughters and grandchildren›s biggest cheerleader, attending every sporting event and activity. Spending time with family and friends always brought her joy. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Joanne Tortolani and her husband Mark of Seekonk and Andrea Brace and her husband John of Trumbull, CT., five grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary, Jack, Lauren and Amelia and one brother, Gary Sunday and his wife Ann of Seekonk. She was the sister of the late Jack Sunday and Dennis Sunday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk MA. Burial will be in Seekonk Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Seekonk Public Library.
Ralph Potter
Ralph Potter, 79, of Rehoboth, MA entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Ralph was born in Taunton, MA to Alexander and Genevieve on March 29,1942. He married Catherine Cheshire on August 26, 1966 in Farmingdale, NY. They moved to Massachusetts a few years later and in 1980 they took on the project of their home. They moved their historic home 12 miles to its current location where they continued to work on it for years to come. Ralph proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, then continuing to serve his community volunteered with the Rehoboth Fire Department as a fire fighter and EMT. Ralph also volunteered with many Veterans’ groups along the way including: The American Legion, Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Red Knights and Patriot Guard Riders. The last few years he kept very busy driving the Veteran’s van for the town of Rehoboth helping other
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veterans get to health care appointments. Ralph had a passion for power boat racing with APBA and riding motorcycles which both helped him travel the country to include a cross country motorcycle trip in 2014. He had no fear and was always excited to see and experience new things and places. Ralph is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cathy; children: Thomas, David, Sarah (Mathew); seven Grandchildren and two Great-Grandchildren. His Sister Suzanna Horvath and daughter Melissa preceded him in death. Visiting hours will be Sunday, November 21st, 4-7 PM at Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave Taunton, MA. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 22nd 9AM at the Funeral Home and 10:00AM, Saint Nicholas Church, 499 Spring St N. Dighton, MA. Burial to follow at The Rehoboth Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Marine Corp League: LT Brian McPhillips MCL Det#1115 C/O Marine Ron Hill, Paymaster 45 Ashford Lane, Bridgewater, MA 02324
Robert M. Parker
Robert M. Parker, 90, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Alicia (Cournoyer) Parker to whom he was married for 65 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Margaret (McHugh) Parker. Mr. Parker was a foreman for Blount Marine for 43 years before retiring. He was very active and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and water skiing. He was a fan of Nascar and the Patriots. He also loved to travel with his family and took many trips on skiing adventures to Loon Mountain, NH and, Europe. Besides his wife Alicia, he leaves one son, Jason Parker of Seekonk and, one sister, Shirley Olson of Riverside. He was the brother of the late Mildred “Peachie” Berthiaume and Margaret Wallace. His funeral will be on Monday, December 6, 2021, 9:00 AM from the PERRYMcSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Calling Hours will be on Sunday from 5 PM-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kristen Ettensohn Scholarship c/o David
