Editor In Chief of The Providence American Newspaper Peter C. Wells Dies at 76

Editor In Chief of The Providence American Newspaper Peter C. Wells Dies at 76

Peter C Wells, 76, of Highland Creek Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina, died peacefully on July 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Novant Health Medical Center, Huntsville, North Carolina.

 He was the beloved husband of Karen A. Amado-Wells. Born in New York City, New York, on February 16, 1947, he was the son of the late Reverend Dempsey Edward Wells Sr. and Beatrice Marie (Johnson) Wells. He lived in North Providence, Rhode Island, for 28 years before moving to North Carolina 14 months ago.

In 1957, the Wells family relocated to Springfield, Massachusetts. Peter graduated from Technical High School and Windham College as a brilliant and hardworking student. Peter graduated from Antioch College with a Master degree. Early in his career, he worked as a Financial analyst with the US Department of Housing And Urban Development. He traveled and lived in Puerto Rico for many years and moved around to many states for the US government. He settled in Providence, where he worked for the US government, retiring as Regional Director of Veterans Affairs for 21 years.

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In 2006 he was a managing partner with BusCon Associates, LLC, CEO, Editor In Chief of The Providence American Newspaper, TV host of In Another Opinion PBS-RI, Peter was a proud member of many civic and social organizations, including Leadership Rhode Island. His affiliation with these organizations extended his network of friends and business associates.

He enjoyed the arts, socializing with family and friends, and, most of all, dining out with friends and family. His zest for life was boundless. He was an amazing man, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and caring friend.

Besides his wife of 18 years, he is survived by a son, Peter C. Wells Jr., and his wife, Carla of Charlotte, NC, a daughter, Sonya Y. Wells of Atlanta, GA, two granddaughters, Sala Blue Risby and Rue Wells-Risby, bonus daughters, Nickia and Kimberly Monteiro, Alexandra Edwards, two bonus granddaughters, Stone and Tikeya Monteiro, his former wife Edwinna Adel Wells and a host of relatives and friends. He was the brother of the late Dempsey E. Wells.

Calling hours will be held Monday, July 17, 2023, from 4-7 PM at the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915. His Funeral Service and burial will be held at the Henderson Funeral Home on 52 Hancock St, Springfield, MA 01109 in Springfield, Massachusetts on Wednesday, 19, 2023, services will start at 10 am; please visit hendersonsfh.com for details.