William M. Ware, Sr., 71, a retired auto body technician passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Diana D. (Burke) Ware. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Hiram A. Ware and Irene F. (Bunneau) Ware. William was the loving father of William M. Ware, Jr. (Angela), John M. Ware (Lori), Michael W. Ware (Joel),; stepfather of Donna L. Braley-Charron (Raymond, Jr.) and William R. Braley (Lori). He was the stepfather of the late John M. Braley; loving grandfather of William, III, Marissa, Crystal, Cory, Janelle, Justin, John, Jr. and Kiara. He was the brother of Patricia Burke and James Ware.

His visitation will be held Thursday, March 24, from 4-7 pm with a service at 7 pm in the Thomas and Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick.

Source:  Quinn Funeral Homes, on-line