Central Falls (Providence County, RI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Central Falls ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Central Falls. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

William Taylor Adams (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Taylor Adams<1>
- He was born in Medway (MA) on July 30, 1822 (a Tuesday) and died in Dorchester (MA) on March 27, 1897 (a Saturday).
- Medway is located in Norfolk County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Central Falls. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Central Falls to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Horatio Alger, Jr. (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Horatio Alger, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Chelsea (MA) on January 13, 1832 (a Friday) and died in Natick (MA) on July 18, 1899 (a Tuesday).
- Chelsea is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Natick is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Central Falls. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
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Ezra Ames (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezra Ames<1>
- He was born in Framingham (MA) on May 5, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 23, 1836 (a Tuesday).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- Albany is located in Albany County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, which is located in Albany County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery<1>
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Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
- He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
David Lawrence Angell (Producer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Lawrence Angell<1>
- He was born in Providence (RI) on April 10, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on September 11, 2001 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the south of Central Falls.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
Mary Carew Armstrong (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Carew Armstrong<1>
- She was born in Medford (MA) on September 18, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Framingham (MA) on July 12, 2002 (a Friday).
- Medford is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
Louise 'Lou' Arnold (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise 'Lou' Arnold<1>
- She was born in Pawtucket (RI) on May 11, 1923 (a Friday) and died in South Bend (IN) on May 27, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Pawtucket is located nearby and to the southeast of Central Falls.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Central Falls.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery<1>
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Kathryn Bates (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathryn Bates<1>
- She was born in Providence (RI) on September 23, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 1, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the south of Central Falls.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Alfred Stanley 'Stan' Benjamin (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred Stanley 'Stan' Benjamin<1>
- He was born in Framingham (MA) on May 20, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Framingham (MA) on December 24, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- He is buried at Green River Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green River Cemetery<1>
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Carol Haney Blyden (Dancer)
- Born: Carolyn Grace Haney
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carol Haney Blyden<1>
- She was born in New Bedford (MA) on December 24, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Saddle Brook (NJ) on May 10, 1964 (a Sunday).
- New Bedford is located in Bristol County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- Saddle Brook is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holyhood Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast of Central Falls. The cemetery is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holyhood Cemetery<1>
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Roger Bowen (Actor, novelist)
- Full name: Roger Wendell Bowen
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Bowen<1>
- He was born in Attleboro (MA) on May 25, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Marathon (FL) on February 16, 1996 (a Friday).
- Attleboro is located in Bristol County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- Marathon is located in Monroe County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- We don't have any burial details.
George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley<1>
- He was born in Milford (MA) on January 7, 1855 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 3, 1900 (a Tuesday).
- Milford is located in Worcester County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
Sam Buffington (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Buffington<1>
- He was born in Swansea (MA) on October 12, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 15, 1960 (a Sunday).
- Swansea is located in Bristol County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<1>
- He was born in Fall River (MA) on June 14, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Fall River (MA) on September 23, 1907 (a Monday).
- Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
George H.W. Bush (41st President of the US (1989 - 1993))
- Full name: George Herbert Walker Bush
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George H.W. Bush<1>
- He was born in Milton (MA) on June 12, 1924 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX).
- Milton is located in Norfolk County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
Herbert Butterfield (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Butterfield<1>
- He was born in Providence (RI) on October 28, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 2, 1957 (a Thursday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the south of Central Falls.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery<1>
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Frankie Carle (Musician)
- Born: Francis Nunzio Carlone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frankie Carle<1>
- He was born in Providence (RI) on March 25, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Mesa (AZ) on March 7, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the south of Central Falls.
- Mesa is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Central Falls (which is located in Providence County).
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Elizabeth Buffum Chace (Abolitionist, social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Buffum Chace<1>
- She was born in Providence (RI) on December 9, 1806 (a Tuesday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 12, 1899 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the south of Central Falls.
- Providence is located nearby and to the south of Central Falls.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Central Falls.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery<1>
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Andrew James Coakley (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew James Coakley<1>
- He was born in Providence (RI) on November 20, 1882 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on September 27, 1963 (a Friday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the south of Central Falls.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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George M. Cohan (Composer, producer, playwright, actor)
- Full name: George Michael Cohan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George M. Cohan<1>
- He was born in Providence (RI) on July 3, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on November 5, 1942 (a Thursday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the south of Central Falls.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.