FANION, MARK A., 32, formerly of Miller Street, Barrington, died peacefully at home in Weymouth, MA on March 5, 2010 after a two year battle with cancer.

Mark was a native of Barrington, RI, graduating from Barrington High School in 1995. Mark began his career as a Communications Professional with a degree in Mass Communications from Quinnipiac University in 1999. It was there he met his devoted wife of 8 years, Elissa L. (Jeffers) Fanion, formerly of Clifton Park, NY.

Mark went on to become a News Producer in Utica, NY and at WRGB Channel 6 in Schenectady, NY. He worked in communications and public relations at Fortitech in Schenectady. For the past two years, he was a Manager of Corporate Communications at Millennium, the Takeda Oncology Company in Cambridge, MA. Mark was an avid sports fan and an active member of many organizations including the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity (Theta Iota Chapter).

Mark was a devoted and loving father, husband, son, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife, parents Kenneth G. and Jacqueline L. (Adams) Fanion of Seekonk, MA, beautiful daughters Lorelai and Evelyn; a loving brother, Jason K. Fanion and his wife Heidi and their children Soraya and Blaise of Barrington, RI, adored niece Caroline Jeffers of Houston, TX, and many supportive extended family, friends, and colleagues. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Gregory Randolph of Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary and the people of Millennium Takeda for their incredible care and support.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday March 11, 2010 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, East Providence, RI from 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Luke Church, Washington Road, Barrington, RI on Friday March 12, 2010 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mark's memory to MGH Endocrine Tumor Center, c/o Dr. G. Daniels, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA, 02114. www.wrwatsonfuneralhome.com

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DEL DEO, EVA MARINA (MOGATTI), 86, passed away on March 6, 2010, after a brief illness.

Born in Providence, she was a lifelong resident, most recently at St. Elizabeth's Court in Elmwood. Prior to her life as a wife and mother, she was the proprietor of Eve's Dress Shop, a clothing boutique located in the Kinsley Building in Downtown Providence. She loved the Rhode Island seashore and to travel, especially to visit her sons in New York and California. She was stylish, strong-willed and independent minded, and lived her life accordingly. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her son Robert Del Deo and his partner Andrew Murray of Providence, her son Frank Del Deo Jr., and his wife Dr. Amy DeMattia, and grandchildren, Lucy and Bennett Del Deo, all of New York City, and her former husband, Frank Del Deo, Sr. of Providence. She was one of four sisters: Anna (Mogatti) Colannino of North Providence, Gloria (Mogatti) Sarcione of Cranston and the late Inez (Mogatti) Sherman. She leaves three nieces, Gloria (Fusco) Fournier, Gail (Sherman) Danilowicz and Jane (Sherman) Murray, six nephews, Joseph Fusco, James Wilkie, Bernard Fusco, Dr. David Colannino, Joseph Sherman III, and Guido Sarcione.

Funeral Friday, March 12th at 9:45 am from the Monahan, Drabble & Sherman Funeral Home, 230 Waterman Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am, St. Joseph's Church, 92 Hope Street, Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Elizabeth's Court, 109 Melrose Street, Providence, RI 02907. Condolences may be left at monahandrabblesherman.com

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ST. ONGE, EVA, D., 100, of Riverside, pictured here on her 100th birthday, passed from her loved ones peacefully on February 21, 2010.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Fer- reira) Cabral and the widow of J.R. Edward St. Onge. She was the mother of two surviving children; Jeanne McNulty Carter of Riverside and Ronald St. Onge of Smithfield and the late Edward A. St. Onge and Kenneth J.R. St. Onge, grandmother of nine, great grandmother of nine and great great grandmother of four. She was the sister of the late Adeline DesMarais, Charles Cabral Sr., Mary Sears and Lydia Geremia. She was the aunt of Robert Geremia and Diane DesMarais of Florida, Charles Cabral II of Jamestown and Michael Geremia of North Carolina.

In her younger years, Eva was a champion dancer of the Charleston and the Black Bottom, which were popular in earlier times. She was also an award winning bowler and an expert solver of crossword puzzles.

Eva was always known as an outstanding cook who was often consulted for her recipes which ranged over all the western cuisines. She was also skilled in sewing and embroidery and enjoyed movies, dining out and music.

In her later years, she enjoyed trips to the Azores Islands and Caribbean areas. She was the most generous of persons and always in a great and smiling disposition. She was loved and treasured by all who knew her. Her funeral was held on Thursday February 25, 2010 from W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside. Burial followed in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.wrwatsonfuneralhome.com

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BRICAULT, SIMONE M., 97, of Westerly, formerly of Woonsocket, died Saturday, February 27th at Westerly Hospital. Wife of the late Amos Bricault.

Born in Woonsocket, daughter of the late Jules and Mathilde (Burner) Debrosse. She was a resident of Woonsocket for most of her life.

Mother of Gilbert P. Bricault, and his wife Patricia, of Westerly, grandmother of Gilbert P. Bricault, Jr. of Providence, Kathleen Godin of Coventry, Adam Bricault of Brooklyn, NY, and Brenda Mottola of Westerly, great-grandmother of Zachary and Tyler Mottola, and Connor Godin.

Funeral services Wednesday, March 3rd at 9:00 am from Menard Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket, with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am in All Saints Church, Rathbun St., Woonsocket. Burial in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery, Bellingham. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 pm. www.menardfuneralhome.com

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SCOTTI, RITA ANGELICA, a prolific author who wrote popular works of both non-fiction and fiction under the name R.A. Scotti, died on Feb. 25 in New York City. The cause was cancer.

R.A. Scotti's books include the non-fiction titles Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938; Basilica: The Splendor and the Scandal; Cradle Song; and 2009s Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa. Her earlier works of fiction include The Kiss of Judas, The Devils Own, The Hammer's Eye, and For Love of Sarah.

Rita Scotti began her writing career in her hometown of Providence, R.I., as a copy girl on The Providence Journal after dropping out of college. She came from a long line of journalists (her grandfather was editor of the Journal and later editor and publisher of The Providence Tribune), and after returning to college and earning a degree from Loyola University in Chicago, she worked as a feature writer for the Journal and then The Star-Ledger in Newark, N.J.

Ms. Scotti grew up in Providence, the daughter of Dr. Ciro and Rita Scotti, and went to grammar and high school at Elmhurst Academy, then part of the network of the Sacred Heart schools around the world. In New York, where she lived since 1967, she became an active member of the community surrounding Convent of the Sacred Heart on 91st Street.

A woman of vivacious spirit, independence, and caring, Ms. Scotti was known for her well-developed and spontaneous sense of humor. Her attire was always stylish, her demeanor lively. She loved a pun nearly as much as a gentle, facetious barb. She had the ability to take command of a situation and used that ability to help others find their way through difficult times. She was beloved by her family, friends and associates. She will be missed, but not forgotten.

Rita Angelica Scotti is survived by her husband of 42 years, Evans Chigounis of New York City; her daughter, Francesca, of Bronxville, N.Y.; five sisters, Maria Chapin of New York City and Hopkinton, R.I.; Paula Shevlin of Jamestown, R.I.; Elena Scotti of New York City and Southwest Harbor, Me.; Barbara Riehle of Washington, D.C.; and Alicia Scotti Mandel of Bronx, N.Y.: four brothers, Ciro Scotti III of New York City; Frank Scotti of Jamestown, R.I.; Peter Scotti of Cranston, R.I.; and Joseph Scotti of Jamestown: and 15 nieces and nephews. She was the niece of Alice Barry Dwyer of Providence and the sister of the late N. David Scotti of Providence.

Burial will be in Swan Point Cemetery in Providence. A memorial service will be held in New York City on a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rita's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or The New York Public Library would be appreciated.

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Lieutenant Colonel G. Bruce Hevenor (U.S. Army Ret), 84, formerly of East Greenwich, RI died peacefully in Warwick, on Thursday, February 4, 2010 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Newton, Mass., Mr. Hevenor is preceded in death by his parents, the late G.H.S. and Helen E. (Flaherty) Hevenor, and a grandson, David B. Jeffrey. He is survived by Phyllis L. (Carlson) Hevenor and their seven children, Kristina Giffin (William) of Aiken, S.C.; Gretchen Webster of Salem, Mass; Michael Hevenor (Rhonda) of Smithfield, R.I.; Mark Hevenor of North Kingstown, R.I.; Matthew Hevenor of North Kingstown, R.I.; Rebecca Renaud (Mark) of Coventry, R.I.; Laurie Dickinson (Patrick) of Geneva, Ill.; 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; a sister Patricia J. Porter of Plaistow, N.H., nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hevenor was a graduate of Boston University. He served honorably in the active Army for more than 20 years, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel. He served during World War II, training as a gunner on B-17 and B-24 airplanes. He was a paratrooper who served in the US Army 503 rd Airborne Infantry Regiment, 11 th Airborne Division, and 7 th and 6 th Special Forces Groups (Airborne). A decorated veteran, he served in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968, earning the Bronze Star with Valor.

Upon his return to the US, he served as Professor of Military Science and head of the ROTC Dept. at Providence College. Following his retirement from the military, Mr. Hevenor became a Realtor in the RI area, where he was Vice President and General Manager of Residential Real Estate for DeFelice Realtors. When DeFelice sold to Coldwell Banker, he became a manager with that company, retiring from Coldwell Banker in 1988, and became a majority owner with H.A. Stone in 1989. That company merged with Lancaster Realty and Prudential Prime Properties in the mid 90s, and Mr. Hevenor retained a majority ownership. The company was sold to DeWolfe in 2000.

A great believer in community support, Mr. Hevenor was a long time member of the East Greenwich Rotary Club. He also received special recognition for his more than 135 blood donations totaling more than 18 gallons of blood.

Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation Monday, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Tuesday, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:30 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Burial, with military honors, will follow in R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Donations may be made in Mr. Hevenor's memory to the hospice organization of Odyssey Health Care of RI, The American Cancer Society or The National Reyes Syndrome Foundation.

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HENDERSON, ROBERT 'UNCLE BOB', age 79, of Mauran Ave., died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at RI Hospital, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. He was the husband of the late Cynthia F. (Rich) Henderson.

Born June 7, 1930, in Providence, he was a son of the late Ira and Julia (McCallum) Henderson and lived most of his life in East Providence. Mr. Henderson proudly served with the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a retired truck driver with the Teamsters Local #251, driving for St. Johnsbury Trucking for many years. He also worked at the Ciba Geigy Chemical Works in Cranston.

He is survived by his niece with whom he lived, Beverly Medeiros, a sister, Florence Sollitto of Warwick, and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Mildred Kelvey and Harold Henderson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday Febraury 5th at 11am in REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence. Military honors and burial will follow at the Lakeside Cemetery, Rumford. Calling hours will be Thursday 4-8pm. www.rebellofuneralhome.com

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Ann FitzGerald Knowles, 64, of Narragansett, went home on Tuesday. She was the wife of Raymond Knowles.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Louis C. and Margaret (Devlin) FitzGerald. Ann worked in real estate for over 30 years in Rhode Island. She enjoyed family, friends and laughter, and participated in those things every single day of her life. Some of her favorite things were, talking to her daughter on the phone, going to New York City with her sister, beating her son in cards, sailing in Point Judith Pond with “The Girls” and spending time with her husband of over 41 years. She brought laughter into every moment of her life and into the lives of all whom she touched. To know her was to love her!

Besides her husband she is survived by two children, Audra Knowles of Las Vegas, NV and Chris Knowles of Hopkinton, RI; a grandson, Sky; two sisters, Eileen F. Dean of Warwick, RI, Lisa F. Roth of Wayland, MA; three brothers, Friar FitzGerald of Alexandria, VA, Paul FitzGerald of Colorado Springs, CO and David FitzGerald of Honolulu, HI.

There is no service planned but at her request there will be a memorial mass followed by a keg party when the weather warms.

In lieu of flowers, you may make memorial donations to The Comprehensive Cancer Center, c/o Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903. She will be deeply missed. Say hello Ann.

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DICKSON, HUGH D., 84, of Taunton and formally of Lakeville , MA and Warwick, RI, passed away November 24, 2009 at the Golden Living Center, Middleboro, MA after a lengthy illness. He was the loving husband of Constance W. (Marsden) Dickson.

Born in Syracuse, NY a son of the late Clark L. and Mildred A. (Jones) Dickson, Mr. Dickson was a salesman for the A.T. Cross Co. before retiring. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, avid golfer and sailor.

Besides his wife he is survived by two sons; Mark and John Dickson, both of Providence, RI, one daughter; Ann Brown of Cozumel, Mexico. He was the step-father of Diane Beaton of Sandwich, MA, Paul Winberg of Middlboro, MA, Donna Rhodes of Wareham, MA and Jean Mitchell of Lakeville, MA. also survived by many grandchildren. Funeral and burial in RI Veteran's Cemetery will be private. Contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association., 245 Waterman St., Prov., RI 02906. Funeral arrangements with Woodlawn-Remington Funeral Home, Cranston.

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SLOCUM, GEORGE E., 83, of Greenwich Avenue, died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at The Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center of Providence. He was the husband of Hazel M. (Hulton) Slocum. Mr. and Mrs. Slocum had been married for 61 years. He was the son of the former Eugene A. and Marion C. Slocum.

Mr. Slocum established The Slocum Agency in 1949 and dedicated his efforts to building a company that provided outstanding professional Insurance and Real Estate services before turning the reins over to his sons in 1992.

He held the professional designation of Certified Insurance Counselor and was a member of both the National and Rhode Island Associations of Insurance Agents and the National and Rhode Island Associations of Realtors. He received numerous commendations for service to professional organizations, was a founding member of the former Warwick Congregational Church, and as past president of the Warwick Chamber of Commerce. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Diane E. Wallace of Jamestown, two sons, Robert G. Slocum and Philip C. Slocum, both of Warwick.

Mr. Slocum lived in Warwick virtually his entire life, was a member of the class of 1944 at Aldrich High School and loved Pawtuxet Village and Narragansett Bay. He enjoyed many hobbies and interests, but his passions were his family, his close friends, and his business.

He was a Naval Veteran of World War II, serving at stations throughout the United States and the Pacific. Mr. Slocum was a member of Harmony Lodge # 9 F & A M.

His funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 10:00 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A off I-95), followed by burial in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to Cornerstone Adult Services, 140 Warwick Neck Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889 will be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org

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Victoria Sousa, 12 yrs old, daughter of REALTOR® Catherine Sousa of Harper, Ramos & Sheridan, passed away unexpectedly this past Monday. RI health officials have confirmed that she had been infected with the H1N1 Virus.

Victoria, a 7th grader at St. Philomena's School where she was on the school's soccer, basketball and cross country teams. A gifted athlete, Victoria began playing soccer in the Bristol Youth Soccer Association when she was five years old. She had played with the town's traveling team, winning the RI state championships in 2008. Her team went on to win the prestigious 'Super Liga' in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, Victoria was selected to join the RI Olympic Developmental Soccer Program. Victoria was chosen to be Little Miss Fourth of July in 2006. Victoria was also a member of the Bristol Yacht Club. She cruised with her family on their Pearson 35 'Sophie' from the age of six-months.

Victoria was the Grand-daughter of REALTOR® Dorlores Splaine and Niece of REALTOR® David Splaine of RE/MAX Professionals.

The wake will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the William J. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 330 Wood St., Bristol.

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Maralin Rose Bohannon Poth, 80, of Ponce Inlet, FL passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 8th, 2009.

She was born on June 26th, 1929 in Moberly, MO to Frederick and Sophia Bohannon. Maralin is survived by her husband of 62 years, William H. Poth; children: Christine Tanner of Narragansett, RI, Nan and Sam Bland of Martinsburg, WV, Michael and Jackie Poth of Wagener, SC; granddaughter, Cortney Poth Neel and her spouse, Scott Neel of Columbia, SC, Seth Miller and Drew Miller of Aiken, SC, Travis Bland and Shelly Bland; and great grandson, Canyon Bland of Martinsburg, WV. Maralin was preceded in death by parents, Frederick and Sophia Bohannon, siblings: Violet Moriarty, Frederick Bohannon and Maxine Garr Sanderson, all originally from Indiana.

A Funeral Mass in honor of her life was held Tuesday, October 13th at 11:00 A.M. at the Catholic Church of the Epiphany in Port Orange, FL, where the Poths have been long time parishioners.

Maralin was employed by Kings Daughters Hospital, Dr. Alec Wanger, Van Mater Real Estate, and Baker, Faircloth, Parkinson Real Estate in Martinsburg, WV. She was president of the Mother's Club in Lancaster, PA, a member of the Berk Mar Garden Club of Martinsburg, WV, the Ponce Inlet Community Center Board, the Women's Club of Ponce Inlet and the Halifax Women Club of Daytona Beach. She was an enthusiastic volunteer and participant in many Ponce Inlet Community activities. Maralin was an avid bridge player and member of several bridge groups in Lancaster, PA, Troy, PA, Martinsburg, WV and Ponce Inlet, FL. Maralin and Bill loved to travel and saw most of the world together. Maralin's biggest joy was having her children visit with her and each other, being with family and friends, walking the beach, and playing golf. She was a very talented seamstress and cross word puzzle master. Her family is most proud of her strength, determination to live; she always lived life to the fullest. Her eternal optimism was an inspiration to all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Maralin to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129. Arrangements are through Caldwell Funeral Home, Port Orange, FL. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.

Cumberland: Dumont, Paul E. Sr., 98, of Salvas Court. passed peacefully October 6th 2009, in the home he shared with his daughter-in-law Margie and son Richard. He was the husband of the late Courana R. (Pichette) Dumont.

Born in Three Rivers Quebec on May 30th, 1911. A son of the late Joseph H. and Maria (Baril) Dumont. Mr. Dumont was self-employed in The Bakery Service Industry, until his retirement in 1970. He was a member of Jacques Cartier Circle 8 and a communicant of St. Aidan Church for the past 31 years.

He leaves two daughters, Pauline Pyne of Attleboro, MA. Anne Marie Frerraro of Altamonte Springs FL, Six sons, Normand Dumont of Central Falls, George Dumont of Seekonk, Raymond Dumont of Central Falls, Roland Dumont of Pawtucket,, Paul Dumont Jr. of Seekonk, and Richard Dumont of Cumberland. 22 Grandchildren, 42 Great-Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. He was the grandfather of the late Chad Dumont, Three sisters Lucille Paquette of Exeter N.H. Therese Girouard, and Jeanne Dumont both of Lincoln. He was the brother of the late Lucien, and Edward Dumont, Rose Girouard, Lillian Tetreault, and Yvette Plante.

His funeral will be held Saturday October 10th at 9am from the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Aidan Church, Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland at 10:30am. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends invited, calling hours Friday October 9th from 5-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St, Providence 02894.