Falmouth, Maine William Whipple Poole died May 13, 2021. Bill grew up in Portland, started his studies at Dartmouth College, and joined the U.S. Army in 1943 to serve in the European Theater in the 158th Combat Engineering Unit of Patton’s Third Army. He fought at the Battle of theRead More

Cranston, R.I. Andrew Blaine Burkhardt, “Andy”, whose news judgment and deft editing helped shape reports in The Providence Journal for decades, died May 3 after a 5-year struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. In his years at the Journal and its one-time sister newspaper, the now-defunct Evening Bulletin, Mr. Burkhardt held severalRead More

Thomas J. Harrington, the 63rd Commodore of the New York Yacht Club and a champion of its traditions and history, passed away on April 29, 2021. Commodore Harrington led the Club in 2013 and 2014. Commodore Harrington’s passion for sailing started while an officer with the U.S. Marine Corps, whereRead More

Warwick, R.I. John passed away peacefully on March 20 at his son Eric’s home. He was born in Providence, R.I., to Geraldine and John. In his early years, John was a classically trained trombonist who played with the Young Rhode Islanders. He later formed the band, Edgewood, with his friends.Read More

Middletown, Conn. Robin crossed the bar at home on March 20, 2021, after a long struggle, without complaint, with prostate cancer. Born Alan Robin Gordon Wallace in Weymouth, England, he was the only child of Dr. Gordon and Muriel Wallace. Robin grew up sailing in Weymouth with his father. HeRead More

Bath, Maine Sandra Sinclair Dinsmore died on March 12 after a four-month decline in health due to a stroke. Sandy, as she was affectionately known, was born in Princeton, N.J. She played tennis, piano, and sang and performed at Princeton High School. While attending Bradford Junior College, she was invitedRead More

East Providence, R.I. Jack passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021. He was born in Pawtucket, R.I. to the late Dolores D. (Cotnoir) Quinn and former mayor of that city (’34-’37), John F. Quinn. Jack attended Providence Country Day School, graduated from Admiral Billard Academy in New London, Conn., BrownRead More

Beverly, Mass. Anne passed away peacefully Feb. 25 after a short illness. Born in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late Hugh F. Donnelly and Eva (Morrison) Donnelly. She was the loving wife of 49 years of the late Nicholas W. Lombardi. A former resident of Providence and WestRead More

Newport, R.I. Harald C. Rosengren died peacefully February 22, 2021, at the Village House Nursing Home. A loving father and dedicated sailor, Harald was born in Gävle, Sweden to Alfhild Pettersson and Per Strand. He leaves behind his wife, two sons, seven grandchildren and two brothers and sister. After graduatingRead More

Wiscasset, R.I. Warren Harbison, age 73, died at his home Feb. 12. Warren was born Nov. 16, 1947 in Woodlynne, N.J., the son of Ronald and Rose Geest Harbison. He graduated from Collingswood High School in 1966, and then attended Juniata College. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force inRead More