Thomas Arthur Doyle (March 15, 1827 – June 9, 1886) was mayor of Providence for three intervals (each made up of one-year terms): 1864–1869; 1870–1881; and from 1884 until his death in office in 1886.

[3] Doyle is considered by some historians[4][5] and even was regarded in his lifetime[3] to have been one of Providence's greatest mayors.

[3] At one time or another he alienated everyone from Democrats to Republicans to taxpayers to the press to city departments, often advocating unpopular policies.

[11][12] On Saturday the 12th, his body was escorted by the First Light Infantry from his home to City Hall, where he lie in state.

[11] Doyle is believed to be the last mayor to be honored with a wake at City Hall until Buddy Cianci, 130 years later.

[13] Gilbert F. Robbins was named acting mayor, and he issued a proclamation that on the following Monday June 14, all business in the city should be closed from noon to 3:00 PM.

[11] On that day a large procession carried his body from City Hall to the First Congregational Church for services, then on to Swan Point Cemetery for burial.