Obituaries

Oct 26, 2025

Jason Kyle Reels, 50, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at his home on October 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He faced his illness with strength, dignity, and the heart of a warrior.

Jason was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend - deeply loved by all who...

Oct 26, 2025

Mary J. Terry, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully In Wakefield, RI on October 26, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on Long Island, New York, Mary lived in Johnston RI for over 50 years. Mary was the daughter of the late Charles and Bridget (Whyte) Terry.Mary earned her bachelor's degree at Rhode...

Oct 24, 2025

Beloved husband, father, brother, mentor, and friend, Dr. Arthur Benjamin Stein of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 24, surrounded by loving family.

Born in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania, Art was the eldest son of Mary Abelson Stein and Dr. Samuel Stein. From a young age, he showed exceptional promise - pitching a no-hitter for his Little League team, excelling...

Oct 23, 2025

Antonio W. Faella, 103, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Providence, RI to Gaetano and Pasqualina (Mastrostefano) Faella, Tony's family soon moved to South Kingstown, RI and he attended school until the age of 16. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Tony enlisted in the Navy and served in the Pacific on a submarine,...

Oct 21, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Henry H. Thayer III, aged 73, who passed away on October 21, 2025. Born on July 10, 1952, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, he was a revered member of his community and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was the son of the late Henry Thayer Jr....

Oct 20, 2025

Carolyn Matheson Gardiner, 85, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Myrtis Matheson. She is survived by her husband, Leigh Gardiner, and her son James Gardiner.

Carolyn's celebrated life was one of selfless impact. She...

Oct 15, 2025

Dr. Lori A. Underhill, 62, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at South County Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Warwick, RI, she was a daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Reid) Hayes.

Lori dedicated many years of her career as a research scientist at Women & Infants Hospital. With a...

Oct 14, 2025

William J. McCormick, 88, of Narragansett RI and Melbourne Beach FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. McCormick and his wife, Janice C. (Wroe) McCormick had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Born in Providence RI, he was a son of the late Joseph and Rose (Tenbrink) McCormick.

Oct 9, 2025

Patricia "Patty" M. Cottrell, 73, of West Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9th, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Warwick, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Edith (Harrop) Fish. She was the devoted wife of the late John J. Cottrell III, with whom she shared 46 wonderful years of marriage.

Oct 8, 2025

Patricia Joan D'Abrosca (Paola), 73, of Warwick, RI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8th surrounded by her loving daughters, Jessica D'Abrosca O'Connor and Meghan D'Abrosca Emery. A Pilgrim High School alum, her parents are the late Jasper and Beverly (Binns) Paola. She is survived by her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, a grandson and a granddaughter, in addition...

Oct 7, 2025

Nancy Jane Spears, 72, of Hopkinton, RI, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025.

Born to the late Beatrice May Gardiner Smith and William James Smith, Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was married to her beloved husband, Edmund H. Spears III, for 49 years.

Nancy...

Oct 5, 2025

John Laurence Kelland (Larry) was born in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1938. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Livingston, New Jersey, where he graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in Caldwell. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in Entomology from Princeton University.

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Oct 4, 2025

With sadness, we share that Phyllis Whitehead, 93, formerly of Foxboro, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 4, 2025 at Bay Lake Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, Va., where she was loved.

She was the wife of Rev. R. Jack Whitehead, longtime pastor at Bethany Congregational Church in Foxboro, who died in 2016.

Born Sept. 20, 1932, she was raised in...

Sep 29, 2025

Peter Charles Lawrence, age 69, of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away after a long battle with heart disease and a recent cancer diagnosis while at South County Hospital in Rhode Island in the early morning hours on September 29th, 2025. He was surrounded by his family as he passed away peacefully.

Pete is survived by...

Sep 28, 2025

Alfred E. Marsocci, better known as Noxie, died on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine A. (Marchand) Marsocci and revered father of Karen Lee (Marsocci) Deslauriers and son in law Robert N. Deslauriers, Jr. Gerri and Noxie were married for sixty two wonderful years. Born in West Warwick, he was the son of Samuel...

Sep 26, 2025

William (Bill, Willy) Lee Ainsworth, 79, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of his wife, Marie Ainsworth (Lass), and his family who adored him. Born to James Ainsworth and Carolyn Ainsworth (Robbins).

He was a proud Navy Veteran and loved to tell stories about...

Sep 26, 2025

June Marcella (Balcon) Walberg passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26th. She leaves behind her beloved family: daughter Kristin Urbach, son Stephen Walberg and his wife Kelley, and her cherished grandchildren Kayleen Walberg, Riley Walberg, Kelsey Urbach, and Kallie Urbach; along with a devoted extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Milt Walberg.

Sep 25, 2025

Hugh Graham Nye was born on September 2, 1937 in Wakefield, RI to Kenneth and Dawn (Pipes) Nye. An only child, he attended Wakefield Elementary School and South Kingstown High School graduating in 1956. He is survived by his wife Jacqui (Bilodeau) Nye, daughters Rebecca and Katharine Nye, grandson Miguel Nye, and step-children Vivian and Colin Sutherland.

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Sep 24, 2025

Catherine (Kay) Watts Johnson, born Catherine Packer Mack on November 8, 1945, in Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, step-mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend.

Kay was the matriarch of her family, and what we affectionately call the...

Sep 23, 2025

Karen Ann Holland, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in her hometown of Wakefield, RI.

Born on September 3, 1938, at South County Hospital, she was the beloved wife of Dr. William R. Holland, who predeceased her...