Ronald A. Sparfven, 60, of Adelaide Avenue, Smithfield, died January 6th at his home.
Born in Providence, a son of the late Richard D. and Merle E. (Foss) Sparfven. He had lived in Smithfield his whole life. Ronald had been a Diesel Mechanic for Pool Builders Design.
He leaves his son, Richard Sparfven, of Cumberland, his brothers, Eric R. Sparfven of Smithfield, Richard D. Sparfven, Jr. of Warwick and Kurt W. Sparfven of Cranston.
His funeral and burial will be private.