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Cynthia “Cindy” M. (Sidok) Saleeba

Cynthia “Cindy” M. (Sidok) Saleeba

Cynthia “Cindy” M. (Sidok) Saleeba, 68, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of forty-nine years to Joseph “Smokey” P. Saleeba. Cynthia was born in Newport the daughter of Henry Sidok of Providence and the late Barbara (Brown) Sidok. Cindy was a graduate of Dighton Rehoboth High School class of 1971. Mrs. Saleeba raised her family and was the owner of a generational family business Home and Commercial Security Inc. in Rehoboth. She was a communicant of Saint Mary’s Church in Norton. Cindy cherished the time she spent with her family and friends especially her grandchildren. She loved to travel, was an avid card player who enjoyed a good game of Uno and scrabble. Survivors besides her husband and father are two daughters: Danielle M. Saleeba and her fiancé Michael Anthony of East Providence; Bethany A. Marshall and her fiancé Kenneth Marcotrigiano of Rehoboth; three sons: Matthew P. Saleeba and his wife Lindsey of Warren; Michael J. Saleeba and his wife Janice of Brockton; Mark P. Saleeba and his fiancé Traci Magliozzi of Somerset; ten grandchildren: Brandon, Peter, Brianna, Tyler, Derrick, Trevor, Logan, Abigail, Maxwell and Mila; a sister: Susan L. Charpentier of Rehoboth; two brothers: Henry “Hank” Sidok of Seekonk; Alan Sidok of Providence; along with many nieces and nephews. Memorial donations in her memory can be made to either the Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O.Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090

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Russell Edward Spooner, 96, of Rehoboth, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home.

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George M. Piquette, 79, of Oakwood Senior Estates, Swansea, formerly of Seekonk, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Gail (Papini) Masse, 77, of Seekonk, Massachusetts, passed away early morning at their home on August 8, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.

Edith M. (Heyssler) Krekorian, 91, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021.

Laura N. DiFruscio, 38, of Seekonk, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Thelma Turoff, 95, of Seekonk, MA passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret (Peggy) Elderkin Conn 81 passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 20, 2021.

Alicia Reynolds

“Alicia was amazing! She was extremely responsive, easy to get ahold of, and readily available throughout the whole home buying process. She was very detail oriented when looking at houses and even stood outside in 30 degree weather to view an open house with us. We were able to negotiate price and have a relatively normal and smooth house buying experience regardless of a major seller’s market. Thank You Alicia for all your hard work!” -STACEY D.

Meghan Virginia Ruane

Meghan Virginia Ruane, age 65 of Dunlap, TN passed away suddenly in Chattanooga on August 23, 2021. Meghan, the third of seven children, was born on December 16, 1955 to Terry and Jim Ruane in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

Meghan was a great academic setting the bar high for her siblings that followed. She graduated from St. John’s Roman Catholic High School where she enjoyed a classic and story-filled Catholic School Experience. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Boston University and Beverly A. Hart, 90, of Seekonk, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was the wife of Russell J. Hart to whom she was married 66 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late George and Edith (Hesketh) Calderwood. Beverly was a school teacher in Rehoboth for 20 years and in Warwick for 3 years. She graduated from Gorton High School in Warwick in 1948 and was also the Class Valedictorian. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Brown University (Pembroke College) in 1952 , served as the class President and was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. During the summers she worked at the Camp Fire Girls Camp, the Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and the Manufacturers Mutual Insurance Company. She was very involved in many civic organizations in Seekonk and was a member of several organizations including: Planning Board, Board of Selectman, Finance Committee, Capital Improvement Committee, Charter Commission, RTM and the By-Law Study Committee. Beverly was a member of the Friends of Friends and the Friends of the Seekonk Senior

earned an MBA from University of Rhode Island.

Her professional career was spent in various leadership positions including director and chief operating officer within the health insurance industry. Meghan had the heart of a serving leader dedicated to the success of those she had the privilege to lead. She “walked the talk” and lead by example!

Since a young girl, Meghan was an avid equestrian. Towering at a whopping 5’2” tall, her bravery was inspirational. Despite being thrown and sustaining multiple injuries, she always got back on the horse. This determination and persistence served her well throughout her life as Meghan never ever quit or backed down from a personal or professional challenge.

Meghan was very kind and a great pet parent. She loved her various animals and will be missed by Gabriel, her miniature horse, Indie, her Tennessee Walker and Macey their Jack Russell Terrier.

Meghan was preceded in death by her brother Billy, sister Terry and her parents.

Meghan is survived by her husband, Edward Joyce; brothers, Jim (wife Nancy), Chris (wife Kris) and Jack (wife Mary Jo) and sister, Shelagh; three nieces, Isabelle, Maggie (husband Brian) and Olivia (husband Kyle); four nephews, James, Seamus, Jack and Brett and five great nieces and nephews, Emma, Liam, Callum, Edie and Vivy who loved visiting her and Uncle Ed at their ranch in Dunlap.

The family will honor Meghan at a celebration of life at a future date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donation to Daddy Did at www.dannydid.org/mobile/get-involved/ donate

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Center, served as Seekonk Massachusetts Unsung Heroines of 2007 and was liaison to the Key Club at Seekonk High School. She was on the original Cable Access TV9 Board of Directors. She was an original member of Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk when it was founded in 1994 and served as Vice-President, Secretary and President. She was Kiwanis of the Year in 1996.

After retiring Beverly enjoyed traveling. She and Russ would travel to Colorado to visit their son in the Air Force Academy. They purchased a trailer to camp in all parts of the United States and most of the national parks including Alaska. For 40 years they enjoyed skiing with their family in Maine.

She leaves two children, Susan J. Chaisty and Russell J. Hart, Jr.(Ret. Colonel USAF) and four grandchildren, Russell J. Hart, III, Dalton Hart, Paige Hart and Connor Hart. She was the mother of the late Diane Lynn Hart.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Seekonk Congregational Church would be appreciated.

Beverly A. Hart

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Laura N. DiFruscio

Laura N. DiFruscio, 38, of Seekonk, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was a loving daughter of Joseph DiFruscio, Jr. and Sue E. (Richmond) DiFruscio of Seekonk. She was the adored granddaughter of the late Edward and Blanche Richmond and Joseph and Pasqualina DiFruscio. Laura was a graduate of South Coast Educational Collaborative. She was active with Cooperative Productions of Norton for 16 years and participated in swimming for the Special Olympics.

In addition to her parents, she leaves her loving sister, Dawn DiFruscio and her brother-in-law Armando Botelho of Seekonk. She was the cherished aunt of Gianna Botelho of Seekonk. She was the niece of Beth Richmond and her wife Gail of East Providence, Vincent and Francine DiFruscio of Riverside, and the late Robert and Elaine DiFruscio.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 11:0012:00 P.M. in St. James Lutheran Church, 29 Middle Highway, Barrington with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 P.M. Burial in Rumford Cemetery will be private.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to the Special Olympics, 1133 19th Street NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036 will be appreciated.

Arrangements are in the care of the Home of J.H. WILLIAMS & CO., 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com

Harriet C. (Brett) Mann, 92, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Everett “Roy” Mann for sixty nine years.

Harriet was born in Pawtucket, RI and the daughter of the late William and Frances (McCarthy) Brett.

Harriet was a 1948 graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She was a long time resident of Rehoboth, Massachusetts since 1961. She was the most amazing, kind, fun loving wife, mother and nana.

Harriet C. (Brett) Mann

Harriet C. (Brett) Mann

Kenneth Andrew Horton

Kenneth Andrew Horton

Kenneth Andrew Horton of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home July 26, 2021, at age 85. His wife of 63 years, Patricia Anne Matthewson Horton, was at his side. Born in Dighton, Massachusetts at the Mount Hope Hospital to Ernest Leonard Horton and Jane Virginia DelSignore Horton. He was father to Susan Jane Horton Shaw of Dighton, Massachusetts, James Kenneth Horton and his wife Sharon of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Grandfather to Chelsea Virginia Shaw Guerrin and her husband Kurt of Dighton, Massachusetts, Taylor

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He was raised on a dairy farm; and had to drop out of school in the 9thgrade to run the farm-that began his entrepreneurial journey. Over the years, he was involved in the equestrian industry and restaurant business. His journey ended selling seasoned firewood at age 80.

He was a member of the Rehoboth Community Men’s Club and the Taunton Saltwater Sportsmen’s Association. He had a passion for fishing, lobstering, boating, clamming, bowling, all sports, vegetable gardening, cooking, storytelling, match making, driving his backhoe, helping others, and working from dawn to dusk. He always Owners and Directors, Amy Silva Rigtrup, Type 3, Lawrence Quintal, Type 3 and Christine (DeLawrence) Quintal, Type 3had to earn. Never one to complain-always with a smile, an easy man to like. He showed grace and dignity during his long illness, after a stroke in December of 2016. He was a true Swamp Yankee, and proud of it. A life well lived! Please do something helpful, for someone in need, in his memory. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Home of J.H. WILLIAMS & CO., 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com Harriet enjoyed singing, dancing, playing cards, overnight trips to the casino, shopping, family vacations, playing bingo, and most of all spending precious time with her family. She was the light of their lives. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Hayden, Linda Hobson (David), Paula Holstein, Susan Sherman (Paul), and Kimberly Borrello (Vincent). She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, Christopher Hayden, Daniel Bearce, Trevor Hayden, Sarah Holstein, Torie Bliss, Joshua Hayden, Jeffrey Holstein, Brooke Hobson, Sydney Borrello, and Nicholas Borrello, as well as her 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Beryl Brett as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her 9 siblings, Thomas Brett, Elizabeth Beaulieu, Pauline Vaudreuil, Helen Giammateo, William Brett, John “Jack” Brett, Margaret O’Brien, Frances Soucie and Mary Brett. To submit an obituary, please call the Reporter Office at 508-252-6575 for information.

Diane Marguerite Pelletier

Diane Marguerite Pelletier, age 60, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2020. The daughter of John M. Pelletier and the late Estelle (Papineau) Pelletier, Diane grew up in Rehoboth, Massachusetts where she enjoyed country life, working on cars, good music and good times with family and friends. She spent her summers at her family’s beloved cottage in Jamestown which she would eventually get to make her home. Diane graduated from Dighton Rehoboth High School and went on to take courses in business. After the birth of her daughter she spent time in Vermont before starting her own business and attending New England Institute of Technology where she earned a degree in Electronics technology. She then married and moved to her beloved South County where she worked as a bookkeeper in Galilee, a position Diane loved, where she enjoyed the camaraderie of her coworkers and friends on the docks.

Diane loved being near the ocean whether here in the north or visiting her beloved Florida Keys. She was an avid collector of mermaids tears, shells, stones and driftwood as she walked her favorite beaches which she then used in her art pieces. Her love for creating was prolific but she found her most loved artistic medium in stained glass which she loved to work on in her studio. She was a fountain of ideas and knowledge with skills from woodworking and jewelry making, right down to her everyday handy woman skills that always saved the day.

When she wasn’t by the sea, Diane loved to enjoy the snow and time with family up in the mountains of New Hampshire. She always added life to the party with her bright smile, generous spirit and love for music. Whether it was around the bonfire or by the hearth, she loved to expand her mind with good conversation and time with family, friends and kindred spirits. Diane also enjoyed researching her ancestry and spent many hours compiling an extensive family tree. Her other great love was animals which were always a part of her family, especially cats. She leaves her three beloved cats, who remain in the loving care of family, and memories of all the animals she loved. A loving mother, sister and friend, and much loved cousin and niece, Diane will be dearly missed.

Diane is survived by her beloved daughter Danielle (and Joshua), her step sons Brandon (and Allison), Garrett (and Helen Rose) and beloved grandchildren Faith, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Esther who brought her so much love and joy. Diane is also survived by her sisters Suzanne and Cheryl and her two brothers Mark and James. She was preceded in death by her brother John “Chip” Pelletier. Diane also leaves her nieces Ami and Cailyn and nephews Tyler, James and Andrew along with her beloved cousins, aunts, uncles and friends whom she loved very much and with whom she shared many treasured memories.

A private celebration of Diane’s life will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Pet Refuge in N. Kingstown RI or clean ocean access.org. For guestbook and condolences visit Duffy-Poule.com

John “Jean Marie” Pelletier

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John «Jean Marie» Pelletier of Rehoboth, Massachusetts and Key Largo, Florida passed away peacefully at home on May 19, 2021 at the age of 93. He was born and raised in Pawtucket by his parents Aime and Felixiene (Boutin) Pelletier.

John joined the Navy at age 16 and proudly served on the destroyer escort ship U.S.S Wyman in the Pacific Rim during World War II where he was known by his shipmates as Frenchie. After returning from the war, he became a successful small business owner, utilizing his many skills running a laundromat, bakery and the Anawan Heating and Oil Company.

Retiring to the Florida Keys, he was a volunteer for Reef and the Salvation Army where he was always ready with a helping hand and a kind smile. Johnny loved tending to his tomato garden, long bike rides and visits from his family in his beloved Florida keys. He enjoyed fixing anything and everything, reading the newspaper daily and spending time with his many pets over the years, most recently his cat Penny. John›s energy and sense of humor will be fondly remembered.

He leaves his children Cheryl Pelletier, Mark Pelletier, Suzanne LaFlamme and Jamie Pelletier and Ron, as well as his cherished grandchildren Danielle Pelletier, Ami Pelletier, Cailyn LaFlamme, Tyler LaFlamme, James and Andrew Pelletier, Brian Munz with wife Kimberly and great grandchildren Jacob and Maria.

He joins his son John «Chip» A. Pelletier, daughter Diane M. Pelletier and his sisters and brothers Robert Pelletier, Evelyn Paquin, Madeline Hall, Loretta Roy, Teresa LeBoeuf and Gabe Conners as well as his former wife Estelle Pelletier.

John will be buried at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery with full honors and in the Rehoboth Village Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests that memorial donations be sent to Reef Environmental Education Foundation via www. reef.org