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Arlene Lachapelle
Dec 13, 2025
Arlene (LaFountaine) Lachapelle, 75, of West Greenwich RI passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Kent Hospital with her family by her side.
Arlene was born in Central Falls, RI to Albert and Frances LaFountaine on February 18, 1950. Her young adult years were lived in Riverside, RI and she worked at St. Joseph Hospital, Amica Insurance Company and...
Charles Allen, III
Dec 12, 2025
Charles H. Allen, III, 90, of Bradenton, Florida and formerly of Exeter, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Heritage Park Health Center in Bradenton, Florida. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Adkin) Allen and former husband of Jane Lyman.
Charlie devoted many years of service to Allen Seed before retiring. He honorably...
Scott Graichen
Dec 11, 2025
Scott Graichen, 68, of South Kingstown passed away on Thursday, December 11th. Born in South Kingstown, RI to his parents, the late Norman K Graichen Sr. and the late Blanche ( Boisclair ) Kerrigan.
After school high school, Scott spent many years as a mechanic. Scott is survived by his daughter, Brooke Graichen and son Dylan Graichen and seven Grandchildren....
John "Jack" Cunningham, Jr.
Dec 10, 2025
It is with great sadness, the family of John "Jack" Cunningham Jr., 85, born July 16, 1940 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the HopeHealth Hospice Center. He was a devoted husband to Maureen Cunningham for 63 years. They raised their children in Branford, CT. Then they moved to RI...
Ellen Hoxie
Dec 8, 2025
Ellen Marie (Fox) Hoxie, of 4232 S. County Trail, Charlestown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 8, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. Born on May 25, 1959, she was the cherished daughter of the late Arthur Fox Jr. and Beatrice (Perry) Fox.
Ellen was the devoted wife of Asa Bellamy Hoxie for 46 years, her partner...
Elaine Capobianco
Dec 8, 2025
Elaine Nancy Grenga Capobianco, 82, of Narragansett, Rhode Island.
After a seven-year-plus battle with multiple myeloma and subsequent brain cancer, Elaine died peacefully at South County Hospital on Monday, December the 8th, surrounded by her loving family.
For over 58 years, she was the loving wife and best friend of Nicholas G. Capobianco, DDS an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
Elaine,...
Glen Aulenbach
Dec 7, 2025
Glen Lewis Aulenbach died, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and an adventurous spirit. He was the son of the late Lily Frick and Fred Aulenbach.
Glen was the beloved spouse of Daureen (Durrell) Aulenbach for 63 years. Together, they built a life defined by enduring partnership.
A man of intellect and discipline, Glen attended Penn State University and went on...
Anne Thomas
Dec 4, 2025
Anne J. Thomas, 92, of Charlestown, Rhode Island and Rotonda West, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 4th at the South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of Theodore "Ted" Thomas who passed away in 2012. They had a long and happy marriage lasting 61 years. Born in Needham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the...
Kevin McGrath
Dec 2, 2025
Kevin Gerard McGrath, born October 20, 1950, in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Frances Brennan McGrath.
Kevin was the beloved son of the late John Francis and Josephine M. (Ryan) McGrath and eldest brother to his four siblings.
He grew up in St. Peters Parish...
Sharon A. Murphy
Dec 1, 2025
Sharon Murphy, 71, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at South County Hospital in Wakefield, Rhode Island surrounded by her four sons. Born on March 13, 1954, in Hartford, Connecticut, she lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and a deep love for her family and the outdoors.
Sharon graduated from Bulkeley High School in Hartford and went on to...
Jean Maguire
Dec 1, 2025
Jean Maguire (Treacy) passed in the morning of December 1, 2025, but eighty-six years of guidance and laughter will live on in perpetuity amongst everyone that had the good fortune to pass through her life.
Born on November 13, 1939, in Middletown, Connecticut, to the late Richard and Jane (Morrissey) Treacy during the Depression, she was raised in Hamden, Connecticut,...
Yolanda Gardner
Dec 1, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we share that Yolanda M. Gardner, affectionately known as "Duke," passed away peacefully at her home in Green Hill Beach at the age of 85.
Duke was the beloved wife of 66 years to Bruce William Gardner, a partnership filled with devotion, laughter, and a lifetime of adventure. Together, they built a warm and welcoming...
Elva B. Kanakry
Dec 1, 2025
Elva Bertoncini Kanakry, 92, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 1, 2025. She was the loving wife of John S. Kanakry for 63 years. She was the youngest daughter of the late Eliseo Luigi Bertoncini and Gilda Rosaria (Pierucci) Bertoncini.
Elva was proud to be an Italian American. Her heritage shaped her...
John McColl
Dec 1, 2025
John McColl 78, of Wakefield, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and good friend on Monday, December 1, 2025.
He was the husband of the late Jane Ann McColl. Born and raised in Wakefield, RI and was the son of the late Robert McColl and Esther (Vachon) McColl.
He enjoyed spending time with friends at the Elks, boating,...
Paul McCabe
Nov 30, 2025
Paul J. McCabe, 67, of Charlestown passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Paul and Constance (Malloy) McCabe. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Rupinska) McCabe.
Paul was a force, a truly larger-than-life personality. The kind of person whose presence could fill any room, lift any conversation, and leave...
Walter Patrick McQueeney
Nov 30, 2025
Walter Patrick "Pat" McQueeney, 74, of Narragansett, passed away on Sunday, November 30th surrounded by his family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Col. Walter and Mary (Hanrahan) McQueeney. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Mara) McQueeney for the past 48 years.
A devoted husband, Dad, Grampy, and brother, he leaves his children Michelle McIntire...
Richard Hurley
Nov 26, 2025
Richard L. Hurley, 62, of Charlestown passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 26th. Born in Providence, RI to his parents the late Richard, and surviving Charlene (Johnston) Hurley. He was the devoted husband to Bambi (Monahan) Hurley for 37 years. He is survived by his wife Bambi, his mother Charlene Hurley, sister Susan Hurley, daughter Acacia Drake, granddaughter Aria Martin,...
Vincent Grybauskas
Nov 25, 2025
Vincent M. Grybauskas, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at South County Hospital. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Littlefield) Grybauskas. Born in Kedainiai, Lithuania, he was a son of the late Vincas and Pranciska (Yurkevich) Grybauskas.
As a seven-year-old who endured the bombing of Dresden and ultimately reached the shores of America, Vincent proudly became a U.S....
Jessica S. Allan
Nov 24, 2025
Jessica Allan, 45, passed away suddenly on November 24th, 2025. She is survived by her parents Jeff and Kathleen Bietz, sister Lindsey, and her three children Samuel 15, Claire 13, and Maximus 10.
Jess was born in Hazen, ND in 1980. She attended the University of North Dakota earning her master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Jess was a talented and...
Florence McGreen
Nov 24, 2025
Florence H. McGreen, 96, passed away on November 24, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry W. McGreen, whom she married on May 18, 1953. Born to the late Thomas C. Haxton and Elizabeth (McGinness) Haxton, Florence devoted her life to her family and community.
She is survived by her nine children: Dr. Thomas H. McGreen and...
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