Doris B. Dressler

DATELINE: Warwick Dressler, Doris B., 91, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 in Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Earl Dressler for 46 years. Born in Canada, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Vallins) Rosener, she had lived in Warwick for 15 years, previously living in Lauderhill, FL. She attended McGill University in Montreal and was a founding member of Temple Sinai. Devoted mother of Richard Dressler and his wife, Donna, of Lincoln and Barry Dressler and his wife, Jane Charren, of Cranston. Loving grandmother of James and his wife, Allison, and Meryl and her fiancé, Andrew. Cherished great grandmother of Noah and Benjamin.  Graveside services will be held Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick. In...

Posted on Aug 17, 2018 | 4 comments

Irene Atkins

DATELINE: New Bedford, MA Atkins, Irene, 96, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the New Bedford Jewish Home. Born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of the late Morris and Anna (Bolton) Teran, she was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. Irene was an R.N. Private Duty in the New Bedford area for many years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of Wamsutta Saturday Club, the sisterhood of the former Ahavath Achim, and a member of Congregation Tifereth Israel. She was a graduate of Albert Einstein Medical Center, Class of ’46. Devoted mother of Dr. Steven T. Atkins and his wife, Jenea, of New Orleans, LA. Dear sister of Sadie Sigler of Brooklyn, NY and the late Evelyn Silverman and Bessie Braid. Cherished grandmother of Joshua and Anna. Graveside services will be held...

Posted on Aug 14, 2018 | 6 comments

Wendy Carol Miller

DATELINE: SOUTH KINGSTOWN With heavy hearts the Miller/McCaughey families announce the passing of our beloved Wendy.  After courageously facing each setback for five years with a positive attitude she finally succumbed to colon cancer.  She truly was an inspiration to all who knew her.  She is survived by her loving husband, Ted, and their equally loving children, Lily and Aiden.  She will be forever remembered by her very caring and devoted sister, Nancy (Dan), and her parents, Lew and Janet.  So many others were unfailing beside Wendy on her journey.  From her cousin Treacy (Bill) and Dr. Safran and Dr. Taber and the caring staff at the Miriam Hospital.  Her best friends, Karen, Deb and Connie, were continuingly supportive and physically by her side. ...

Posted on Aug 10, 2018 | 22 comments

Harvey D. Michaels

DATELINE: CRANSTON Michaels, Harvey D., 90, died Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas and Martha (Saunders) Michelovitch, he had lived in Cranston and Key Largo, FL. He was a real estate developer with Michaels Management Group. Harvey was a member of Temple Beth-El and its brotherhood and former member of Temple Sinai and its brotherhood.  He was also a member of JWV Post 23, F.O.P. Post 7, Touro Fraternal Association, Mason’s Redwood Lodge, South Providence Hebrew Free Loan Association, and former member of the Knights of Pythias.  Harvey was also an integral part of Edward Beard’s winning campaign for U.S. Congress. Dear brother of the late William M. Michaels. Loving uncle of Lynn Smith of Chicago, IL...

Posted on Aug 9, 2018 | 3 comments