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December 22, 2005

Updated: Community turns out for former Journal publisher's memorial service / Photo

Governor Carcieri, center, First Lady Sue Carcieri, and Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline were among the dignitaries at Grace Episcopal Church for the memorial service.

Journal photo / Mary Murphy

PROVIDENCE -- Several hundred members of the community, colleagues, family and friends turned out today for a memorial service celebrating the life of Stephen Hamblett, the former chairman, chief executive officer and publisher of The Providence Journal Co., who died last week.

Mounted city police greeted those who attended the hour-long service at Grace Episcopal Church. They included Governor and Mrs. Carcieri, U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Lincoln D. Chafee, Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline, and former Gov. Bruce Sundlun.

Hamblett, 71, was remembered today for his quiet, but forceful, presence, both in support of the community and in his personal life.

Speakers told of his attentive listening style, ability to give advice in a few well-chosen words and his love of sailing and relaxing with wine and a cigar. They included his brother-in-law, Anthony Maione, head of United Way of Rhode Island, and his sons Topher, Mark and Adam Hamblett.

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