It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Ruth Pearson, former member of Local 2231. Ruth passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. Ruth was a secretary for the Burrillville School Department before retiring. Her daughter, Heather Farrell, is a current member of Local 2231. She will be sorely missed by family, friends and co-workers.
J. Michael Downey
on Thursday, February 17 - 1:32pm
Brothers and Sisters,
It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of John H. Lyman, Alexis (Lexi) Lyman’s father. John earned his heavenly wings on February 13, 2022. He will by lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharon, their children, Zachary J. Lyman and Alexis E. Lyman (Lexi) and grandchildren, Gavin and Khai. He will also be missed by many family members and friends.
J. Michael Downey
on Thursday, January 27 - 2:32pm
Brothers and Sisters,
It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Sheila Dulleh, Local 1293, who earned her heavenly wings on January 12, 2022. She was pre-deceased by her father, Abraham Dulleh and will be lovingly remembered by her mother Cynthia Stevens, her children Loveton (Velvida), Jonathan Jr., Maceta, Elijah, Jaydin, Josiah, Simeon (Cecilia), Joan (James); grandchildren: LJ, Liam, Celeste, Jamel, Nathan, Noel, Edna, Darlene, Diana, Derrick Jr. She will also be missed by her siblings and a host of family and friends.
It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Shirley A. (Bragdon) Smith, mother of Charles B. Smith, who is a steward at the Veteran’s Cemetery, Local 904.
J. Michael Downey
on Thursday, October 21 2021 - 11:20am
Brothers and Sisters,
It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Sister Lisa A. Lavallee, 56, who passed on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
Sister Lavallee was a dedicated, hardworking union member of RI Council 94, AFSCME, at the RI Division of Motor Vehicles, Local 2874, before retiring in 2021.
J. Michael Downey
on Monday, September 20 2021 - 4:00pm
Brothers and Sisters,
It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Gregory P. Peters who passed on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Gregory was the brother of Anthony Peters, President of Local 2878, Rhode Island College.
Greg worked for Mearthane Products as a driver.
He will be sorely missed by everyone. We extend our sympathies to Anthony and his family.
