Thursday, April 15, 2021
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When you hear the name Bill McGrath, a few things might come to mind: A pair of kind eyes, an almost reckless unselfishness, a little dog named Snickers, an obsession with Victorian furniture, a love for all things music, or the one-liner “That s what she said.”
He has been described as a “connector,” an authentic human who felt like an old friend after just one conversation. The kind of guy who would drop everything to run your errand if you re homebound, pick you up off the side of the road if you re stranded, or go miles out of his way to deliver you your favorite pastry just because.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Mark J. Hardiman, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday after complications from recent surgery.
He leaves his loving wife of 38 years, Kathleen A. ( McCartin ) Hardiman. Mark is also survived by his cousin Jeffrey J. Hardiman and his wife Linda and their children John J. and Sarah E. Hardiman of Cranston, several nieces, nephews, relatives, and good friends.
Born in Providence he was the son of the late James E. and Agnes V. ( Wood ) Hardiman.
Mark was a history teacher at North Smithfield High School for 30 years until his retirement. He and Kathy thoroughly enjoyed taking several groups of his students on European adventures over the span of his career.