News Summary
The Providence community is grieving the loss of three longtime residents: Dennis Richard Quigley, John Nickelson, and Bik Lun Moy. Family members have shared funeral arrangements to commemorate their lives and invite members of the community to pay their respects. Each individual left a significant mark on the lives of those around them, and their memories will continue to resonate within the community during this challenging time.
Providence, Rhode Island – The community of Providence is mourning the loss of three longtime residents, Dennis Richard Quigley, John Nickelson, and Bik Lun Moy, who passed away in recent months. Their families have announced funeral arrangements and tributes to honor their memory.
Dennis Richard Quigley
Dennis Richard Quigley, aged 76, passed away on September 3, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Pamela B. Quigley, as well as his children, Katie Tzitzouris and Charles Quigley. Family, friends, and the community are invited to attend a visitation on September 19, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, located at 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. A committal service will follow on September 20, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, where he will be honored with military honors.
For additional details and to send condolences, the family invites everyone to visit the funeral home’s website.
John Nickelson
John Nickelson, 75, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, after a brief illness. He is remembered by his wife, Janice (Hillman) Nickelson, as well as his children, Sarah Matthews, Michael Nickelson, and daughter-in-law Eva Nickelson. He cherished his granddaughters, Molly and Megan Mathews, Eleanor, and Abigail Nickelson, along with his sister, Nadine Dahl.
The family has made arrangements for an obituary and service details available online. His life was celebrated in the Providence Journal shortly after his passing on August 18, 2025.
Bik Lun Moy
Bik Lun Moy, who lived to the age of 80, passed away on July 12, 2025. He will be remembered by his children, Elaine Y. Gederman (Mark) and Benjamin Moy. Funeral arrangements for Bik Lun Moy have been entrusted to TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel of Greenville. Information regarding his obituary and condolences can also be found online, where a notice was posted shortly following his passing on July 14, 2025.
Arnot Atherton
Additionally, the community fondly remembers Arnot Atherton, born on October 31, 1925, in North Providence, Rhode Island. He was the son of Joseph Atherton and Martha Hirst and is predeceased by his parents and siblings Joseph, William, and Martha Ann. After a brief courtship, he married Doris Elizabeth Fowler. They had two sons, Eric Fowler Atherton and Dwight Arnot Atherton, along with a daughter-in-law, Paula Lacerda (DeCastro) Atherton, and grandchildren Ian Arnot Atherton and Dawson Fowler Atherton.
Arnot Atherton passed away peacefully after a brief illness. His services are respectfully private, with an obituary posted online on May 20, 2025, for those wishing to send condolences.
Conclusion
The loss of these individuals has left a significant impact on their families and the Providence community as a whole. As arrangements are made to honor their lives, the community is encouraged to reflect on the memories and legacies left behind by Dennis Quigley, John Nickelson, Bik Lun Moy, and Arnot Atherton during this time of grief.
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Additional Resources
- Providence Journal: Dennis Richard Quigley
- Wikipedia: Dennis Quigley
- Providence Funeral Homes: Leslee Ellen Tapella
- Google Search: John Nickelson
- Providence Journal: Bik Lun Moy
- Google Scholar: Bik Lun Moy
- Providence Journal: Arnot Atherton
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Arnot Atherton
- Providence Journal: Recent Obituaries
- Google News: Providence Obituaries
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