Rhode Island Archives

Ed Visits Naval Base and Battleship Cove

Jul 27, 2017

Edmund “Ed,” 96, was enlisted in the United States Navy when he was about 20 years old. Ed spent over 20 years serving his country and was able to attain the rank of Chief Boatswain Mate by the time he was discharged around 1961. He spent 6 months of every year on a...

Shirley Sets Sail With Team SCA

Jul 2, 2015

Shirley P, age 90, grew up on the water. At age 9, she fell in love with boating while at summer camp learning how to canoe. It wasn’t long before she was a camp counselor sharing her love for the water with others. A child of the depression, she learned to...

Three Centenarian Sisters Reunite After a Decade Apart

Apr 10, 2014

After ten years apart, three centenarians nicknamed the “Centennial Sisters” reunited for a loving reunion

Dolly Hosts a Second Sunday Dinner

Mar 11, 2012

Albina “Dolly” is a vibrant 87 year old woman who currently lives at the East Bay Manor Brookdale Community in East Providence, Rhode Island. Her Wish of a Lifetime is to have a “Second Sunday” Dinner at her new home with all of her family. The...