David Pedersen
Jan 21, 2026
David A. Pedersen, 84, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Arthur and Anna Pedersen. David was the loving husband of Monica Pedersen for 61 wonderful years.
David served four years in the U.S. Air Force before marrying Monica and starting...
Dorothy Levy
Jan 17, 2026
Dororthy M. Levy, 94, of Narragansett, passed away on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at South County Hospital. She was the loving wife of Barry Levy. Born in Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Peggy Yevoli.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her brother, Lewis "Lou" Yevoli of New York.
Services for Dorothy...
James MacManus
Jan 17, 2026
James B. MacManus, 77, of Matunuck passed away on January 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John MacManus and Alice (Jordan) MacManus. James was the loving husband of Jane (Carmody) MacManus, whom he shared 54 wonderful years with.
James was a proud Vietnam veteran and a retired Providence Firefighter. He...
Stephen Howie
Jan 15, 2026
Stephen Joseph Howie, 74, of Richmond passed away on January 15, 2026.
Born in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Leroy R. Howie and Loretta B. (Donohoe) Howie.
As a naturally talented artist, Stephen achieved an associates degree in Digital Design. He spent most of his adult life in the Washington D.C. area, working in the Human...
Scott O'Donnell
Jan 15, 2026
Scott I. O'Donnell, 60, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, January 15th , 2026 at SouthCounty Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joanne "Jody" (Disarro) O'Donnell.
Born in Providence, he was a son of Joan M. (Thibodeau) O'Donnell and the late AlvinO'Donnell.
Scott worked as a pharmacist for 36 years, spending most of his career at Kent CountyHospital, where...
Vesa Kuosmanen
Jan 15, 2026
Vesa Martti Kuosmanen, age 93 of Acton, MA, passed away peacefully at Elderwood of Scallop Shell in Wakefield, RI, on January 15, 2026.
Born in Muuruvesi, Finland on May 2, 1932, Vesa was the son of the late Konrad and Amanda (Pitkanen) Kuosmanen. He was the youngest of eight children, grew up on a farm, and began to work at...
Joan Owren
Jan 14, 2026
Joan Mercedes (Durkin) Owren, 82, of South Kingstown, formerly of Lexington, MA and Stuart, Fl, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Joan was born in Providence on September 5, 1943; she was the daughter of the late Ursula (Burns) Durkin and James Durkin.
Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years,...
Jeannette Costa
Jan 11, 2026
Jeannette Theresa Costa (Smith), 94, passed away on January 11, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. A near lifelong resident of the Ocean State, Jeannette was born in West Warwick to William and Della (Champagne) Smith.
She attended Wakefield Grammar School before graduating from St. Xavier's Academy in Providence. In 1953, she earned a degree in...
Anne Rose
Jan 10, 2026
Anne L. Rose, 71, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away at home on January 10, 2026.
Anne was born on December 4, 1954, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Healy and Claire (Norton) Healy, and her beloved sister, Maureen Barrett.
Anne graduated from St. Xavier's Academy and went on to earn her master's degree...
Dwayne Mack
Jan 10, 2026
Dwayne Mack, 63, of Matunuck, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at South County Hospital. He was the son of the late Russell (Spud) Mack and Bonnie (Page) Mack born on January 17, 1962.
Dwayne was the husband of Donna (Conlon) Mack; Father of Tyler Mack; brother of Douglas Mack, Donald Mack,...
Kenneth Simmons
Jan 9, 2026
Kenneth Godfrey Simmons, 77, passed away peacefully on January 9th with his wife by his side. The son of the late George and Edna (Godfrey) Simmons, Ken was the beloved husband of Bernice (DaRosa) Simmons.
Ken was raised in Warwick, the third of six children. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island, where he also met Bernice. He went...
John Sheldon III
Jan 9, 2026
John L. Sheldon, III, 80, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Westerly Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joyce (Barrett) Zinsser. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late John Sheldon II and Eleanore (Barris) Sheldon.
John proudly entered the United States Navy after graduating from high school and served a tour...
Kristina Colon
Jan 6, 2026
Kristina Marie Colon, age 38, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at South County Hospital.
Kristina was born on January 31, 1987, in Westerly, Rhode Island, to Richard Bessette and Deanne Mason, and was lovingly raised with Muriel (Boiteau) Bessette. She graduated from South Kingstown High School and attended early childhood care school. She was a devoted wife and...
Ann Fogarty
Jan 4, 2026
Ann Fogarty, 73, of Narragansett, Rhode Island passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 after a brief illness. Born in Providence to the late Dr. Thomas and Mary (Hayes) Fogarty, Ann attended Emmanuel College in Boston and spent much of her career in mortgage underwriting. Soon after college she met the love of her life, James "Russ" Bonetti, to whom...
Shirley Champlin
Jan 4, 2026
Shirley A (White) Champlin, 89 of Weaver Hill Rd, Coventry, formerly of Narragansett, passed away on January 4, 2026. She was the wife of late Arthur G Champlin. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Freida (Robinson) White.
Shirley is survived by her children, Mark (Ann) Champlin of West Warwick, Brian (Mary-Beth Flood) Champlin of...
Robert Picciotti
Jan 4, 2026
Robert M. Picciotti, 78, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Louise E. (Piccolo) Picciotti, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Robert, affectionately known as Bob, was born in Derby, Connecticut, on March 5, 1947, the son of the late...
Mary Heines
Jan 3, 2026
Mary Lois (Gardner) Heines passed away peacefully at age 90 on January 3, 2026 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Born on December 7, 1935 in Melrose, Massachusetts, Mary was the daughter of Frederick Gardner and Cynthia (Thresher) Gardner. She grew up with a strong sense of purpose and a passion for learning that would guide her throughout her life.
Mary...
Josephine Finnegan
Jan 3, 2026
Josephine B. (Mantoosh) Finnegan, 104, of East Matunuck, RI, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Maine to her loving parents, the late Joseph and Louise (Kibin) Mantoosh, she moved to Providence, RI as a young girl. Where she attended Oliver Hazard Perry High School.
Josie raised her family in Providence...
Mercy Page
Jan 3, 2026
Mercy M. (Lamphere) Page, 101, of Exeter, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Bayview Rehabilitation at Scalabrini. She was the wife of the late Vincent A. Piontek and Medard J. Page. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Margaret (Lamphere) Lallo.
Mercy began her career in the textile industry as a weaver at Columbia Narrow...
Richard Sexton
Jan 2, 2026
Richard E. Sexton, 83, of Narragansett passed away January 2, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at South County Hospital.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Richard Sexton and Eugenia (Michelini) Sexton. He was educated at Holy Innocents Grammar School and St. Augustine High School, later attending Hunter College.
Throughout his life, Richard was admired for...
