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John Allen Hay
Jun 28, 2026
John Allen Hay, 85, of West Kingston, RI, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Robert Matthew and Beatrice Pearl (Spink) Hay. A devoted husband, proud father, cherished grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his loving wife Victoria Alice (Ferbert) and his oldest daughter Elizabeth Viola White (Arthur...
Chad M. Jackson
Jun 26, 2026
Chad M. Jackson, 49, of Geen Hill, RI, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 26, 2026. He will forever be the beloved husband of Dee Bitgood-Jackson. Chad was the son of Cathy Jackson and the late Donnie Jackson and was a lifelong resident of South Kingstown, RI and a graduate of South Kingstown High School.
At a very young age,...
Irene Chalupa
Jun 23, 2026
Irene Vari Chalupa, 79, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on March 10, 1947, in Tótszentmárton, Hungary, Irene was the oldest of four daughters born to Istvan and Maria Vari. Her childhood was shaped by extraordinary circumstances. After her family fled Hungary, they spent time in refugee camps throughout Europe before settling temporarily in...
Joan M. Briggs
Jun 22, 2026
Joan Marie Briggs, 84, of Exeter, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at South County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William H. Howard, Jr. and Marie E. (LaFreniere) Bishop.
Joan worked for many years as a bus driver and at Allie's Donuts. She later retired from the Ladd Center and also tended bar at the Old...
Paul T. Kueker
Jun 20, 2026
Paul Tyson Kueker, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 20th.
Paul was a kind soul who always had a smile and a hug for everyone he
met. A loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend. Paul was a lover of
music, art, cooking, family, and friends. He lived life with warmth, laughter and a
generous spirit....
Catherine Calore
Jun 17, 2026
Catherine was known for her warm spirit, kind heart, and unwavering dedication to her children and family. Anyone who knew her witnessed true grace, humility, forgiveness, and compassion. She grew up in Barrington, RI, but lived in Southern RI most of her adult life. She was a beacon in her community and was often considered a bonus mom, sister, and...
Robert Ray Doliber
Jun 15, 2026
Robert "Bob" R. Doliber, 91, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Monday June 15th. Born in South Kingstown to his loving parents, the late Ray and Genevieve (Rose) Doliber. He was the devoted husband to the love of his life Elaine (Muncey) Doliber for 69 years.
Bob was raised in the fishing community of Pt Judith and followed in his father's foot...
Eileen C. Lindeman
Jun 15, 2026
The Reverend Eileen C. Lindeman, a retired Episcopal priest, died peacefully on June 15, 2026, after several years of decline, held close by family near and far. She was 72.
Eileen was, above all, a woman of insatiable curiosity and deep faith. From childhood, she was a voracious reader, a violinist, and a high-jumper, approaching every corner of life with energy...
Linda Louise Fry
Jun 12, 2026
Linda L. Fry, 79, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island. She was the wife of the late Orrin Fry. Born and raised in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Edith (Nichols) Cook.
Linda worked for many years as a school bus monitor...
Lillian E. Weeden
Jun 10, 2026
Lillian E. Weeden (Perry) 97 of Charlestown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Born in Westerly, RI on March 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Authur Perry and Celia (Young) Whitford. She was the beloved wife of the late George Weeden Jr. Lillian was employed for many years with the State of Rhode Island at...
Corine May Sekator
Jun 7, 2026
Corine M. Sekator, 94 of West Kingston, RI passed away peacefully Sunday, June 7, 2026 at South County Hospital. Corine was a royal member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. She was the wife of the late Mervin Sekator. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late James W. And Carrie F. (Reels) Fayerweather and was a Life-Long...
Robert Lionel Theroux
Jun 7, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Lionel Théroux, 91, who left us peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Robert, known to many as "Bob," was a devoted husband, father, Papa, and friend whose warmth and generous spirit touched countless lives.
Born in Plainfield, Connecticut, on June 22, 1934, he...
Easton James Schroeder
Jun 4, 2026
Easton J. Schroeder, 18, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 4, 2026. He was born in South Kingstown, RI on October 27, 2007. He was the beloved son of Lennon J. and Jennifer (Gleason) Schroeder, and brother of Lennon K. Schroeder. He leaves behind his maternal grandparents, Gerry and Judy Gleason of Charlestown, RI, paternal grandparents,...
Agnes Connery
Jun 3, 2026
Agnes (Magarian) Connery, 96, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born to the late John and Katherine (Chakoian) Magarian, Agnes was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Connery and a longtime resident of Narragansett.
Agnes found great joy in cooking and took special pleasure in sharing meals with family...
Therese E. McCrorie
Jun 3, 2026
Therese "Terri" Elise (McNeil) McCrorie, 89, of Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1936 in Central Falls, RI, she was the daughter of the late William and Olivette (Houle) McNeil.
A 1954 graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Terri was a participant on the girls basketball team. Her ties to the...
Stephen Gibbons
May 31, 2026
Stephen Gibbons, 76, of Westerly, RI, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, with dignity and grace after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Martha (Paris) Gibbons.
Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Walter and Lucille (LeTellier) Gibbons.
He is survived by his children, Vanessa Gibbons...
Mary M. Cahir
May 27, 2026
Mary M. Cahir, 88, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 30, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Kathleen E. (Mullen) McCaffrey.
Mary was the beloved wife of the late Thomas "Dick" A. Cahir, with whom she shared 41...
Othonial W. Perry Jr.
May 25, 2026
Othonial Wilcox Perry Jr., lovingly known to all as “Pete,” of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, and a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 15, 1951, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Pete lived a life defined by hard work, laughter, loyalty, and unconditional love...
Jo D. Williams
May 24, 2026
Jo D. Williams, 84, of South Kingstown, RI, formerly of Brookline, MA, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.A third generation Brookline native, he was born on December 4, 1941, to Joseph Daugherty Williams and Esther Jane Graham Williams. Jo graduated from the Pierce School, and Brookline High in 1959. He later attended Newton Jr....
Ann F. Souza
May 23, 2026
Ann F. (Champlin) Souza, 90 of Beltsville, MD formerly of Warwick, RI, passed away in the loving presence of her children on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Mars) Champlin.
She is survived by her five children, Dawn Souza of MD, Rudolph Richard Souza Jr., of CA, Elizabeth Roseann Souza of MD, Joy Ann...
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