Obituaries

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

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.

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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

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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

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Wayne A. Andrews

Wayne A. Andrews, age 64, of Rehoboth, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Vivienne (Hamilton) Andrews to whom he had been married 42 years.

Born and raised in Seekonk, he was the son of Anthony Andrews and Dolores (Axile) Andrews.

Wayne was the President and Owner of Commercial Insulation, was an avid golfer and enjoyed time spent with his beloved family, especially his grandchildren whom he adored.

Besides his devoted wife and parents, he is survived by two daughters, Nicole Lewis and her husband Erik of Rehoboth and Melissa Andrews of Barrington; four grandchildren, Declan Ward, Kassin, Mila and Callie Lewis; two brothers, Glenn Andrews and his wife Lori and Keith Andrews and his wife Bonnie as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held on November 19, 2021 from Waring-Sullivan Home at Birchcrest, Swansea. For online tributes, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com.

Marilyn W Dowler (Carpenter), formerly of Seekonk, MA; Barrington, RI; and Hart’s Location, NH passed away on November 15th, after a brief illness at home in Fairfax, VA. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert H Dowler. She is survived by her children, Karen Ponciano (Hector) of Fairfax, VA; Charles Dowler (Rose) of Barrington, RI; and Kristen Dowler of Portland, ME; three grandsons and six great grandsons. Marilyn loved to bake, garden, sing and dance. During her younger days she was active in the PTA and Seekonk Women’s Club; later in life she enjoyed socializing with her many friends at the Little River Glen Senior Center and Friday nights at the Elks Club in Fairfax. A memorial service will be held in the spring in RI followed by interment at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in RI. No flowers by request, please make donations to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.

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Seekonk – Robert C. Vanasse, 89, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn M. (Grise) Vanasse. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Henry and Rose (Laperche) Vanasse.

Bob was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Bryant College. Bob worked for many years as the personnel manager for Cumberland Farms and more recently he was the proprietor and landlord of many local rental homes and properties. Bob and his late wife, Evelyn were also the proprietors of the former Evelyn’s Mix & Match, Central Ave., Pawtucket. In his younger days, he enjoyed playing golf, breeding and raising flocks of sheep for wool and meat.

Bob leaves two sons, Stephen R. Vanasse and his wife, Michelle, of Rumney, NH, and Gary E. Vanasse and his wife, Joanne, of Seekonk; six grandchildren, Angelica, Joseph, Nicholas, Derek, and Danielle Vanasse, and Colleen Harrington; four great-grandchildren, Adelina, Coralie, Marty, and Margaux Vanasse; a brother, Raymond Vanasse and his wife, Betty, of Reading, MA and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Beatrice Brierley and Rose M. Hayden.

Services and burial at Seekonk Cemetery with his late wife will be private. Flowers and visitation are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 would be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to William W. Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket, RI. For online guestbook visit: TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

Barbara H. (Bobola) Tetreault

Barbara H. (Bobola) Tetreault, 75, passed away unexpectedly, and joined her late daughter, Trisha, in God’s hands on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Roger “T.” Tetreault, to whom she was marred for fifty years. Together they celebrated their 50th Anniversary on October 13, 2021. Born in South Attleboro, MA, on April 10, 1945, she was the loving daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Rogala) Bobola.

Barbara attended Attleboro High School and worked for Sadler Bros. Optical in South Attleboro for thirty years before retiring due to health reasons. She made her home in Rehoboth for the last forty-one years.

Besides her beloved husband, Barbara leaves two sons, R. Mark Tetreault of Rehoboth, and Scott Tetreault and his wife, Laura, in California; five cherished grandchildren, Johnathan, Lauren, Nicole, Joshua and Cami; a sister, Dorothy (Bobola) Robson of Seekonk, and many cousins. She was the mother of the late Trisha Tetreault.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment at Seekonk Cemetery will be private. VISITATION will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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After living with a rare form of cancer for more than three years, Karen Christine Ferreira Amis, age 43, passed away at home on November 24, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones in Westford, Mass. She is survived by her loving husband Gregory Amis; their children, Leo and Margot; her caring parents, Christine and Anthony Ferreira; her brother and sisterin law, Stephen and Errin Ferreira, and their daughter Amelia; her sister Kristen Ferreira; her grandmother Ruth Connors; her mother-in-law Christine Amis and her wife Marie; her father-in-law Jim Amis and his wife Kathy; cat overlords Pickles and Peanut; and a multitude of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and friends.

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Karen called many places home in her life. She was born in Providence, R.I., and grew up in Dighton, Mass. She later lived in Connecticut, California, and New Mexico before returning to Massachusetts. She loved her time at Wesleyan University, where she studied the classics and made scores of lifelong friends, including her partner in love and life, Greg. Karen gravitated toward jobs where she could professionally care for people: serving in a homeless shelter in New Mexico; becoming certified in zen shiatsu massage; working as an ESL teacher and running the after-school program at her taekwondo dojang; and finally, mothering her treasured children, Margot (age 5) and Leo (age 7).

For Karen, cancer was a distraction from living, and boy, was she great at life. She was as nurturing with people as she was with her beloved garden, scattering joy like seeds. Karen lived each day to the fullest and made friends like most people make lunch. Her wit was legendary, her laughter immediate and infectious, and she adored a good (or bad) pun. Everyone felt welcome and valued in Karen’s presence; this was her superpower. She was an unmatched wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. As a mother, Karen’s warmth, calmness, and sense of humor were unparalleled. Even at her sickest, she would muster the strength to take care of her children, and made sure they would always feel loved and cared for, no matter what.

Her bold spirit brought her on many adventures, including her travels to Greece and other parts of the world. She was a woman of serial passions, from taekwondo to musical theater and dance, gardening and cooking, connecting with others at her cherished Unitarian Universalist church, and of course, raising her brood of pandemic chickens. Karen had a thirst for knowledge and typically had several books out from the library at once. Curious and fun loving, Karen lived fearlessly and free, always making time for a dance break set to K Pop. Her humor, charm, generosity, and kindness have brought so many people together, and her loss has broken the heart of her community. She is a shining example of how one life can touch so many others. And while it is tempting to dwell on how unfair cancer is, Karen lived her life as a testament to love. May Karen always be remembered as light and joy and may she be dancing with Prince in sweet purple rain. We will miss her forever. Family and friends gathered to honor and remember Karen on Monday November 29, 2021 in the First Parish Church, 1 Powderhouse Road, Groton. Face masks respectfully required. Her graveside service was held on Tuesday November 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm in the Groton Cemetery, 242 Hollis Street, Groton. A memorial service is planned for the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen’s memory may be made to: The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute online at dana-farber.org or Jhamtse International, which supports a school for Tibetan orphans in India, online at jhamtseinternational.org. To share a memory or to offer a condolence, visit: www.badgerfuneral.com