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Dina Marie Narciso

Dina Marie Narciso

Mar 20, 2026

It is with deep sadness that the family of Dina Marie Narciso announces her passing on March 20, 2026, at her home in Cornelius, NC. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend whose vibrant spirit and energy touched everyone who knew her.Dina was born on April 21,1964, in Wilmington, NC, and spent her formative years in Rhode Island,...

Louise Babcock Wedlock

Louise Babcock Wedlock

Apr 29, 2026

Louise Babcock Wedlock, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, service, and love for others.

Born on October 7, 1938 in Cranston, RI, Louise lived a life marked by resilience, compassion, and a deep commitment to community.

She raised her family with strength and devotion. Guided by her heart for young...

Charles S. Johnson

Charles S. Johnson

Apr 28, 2026

Charles “Charlie” Stephen Johnson, 76, passed away peacefully at home on April 28 2026, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Mary Ann Johnson, and his children, Max and Kasey Johnson. He is also survived by his sister, Sandra Johnson, and his niece, Raye Anne Johnson-Seiger.

Charlie was born on October 6, 1949, in Narragansett; the...

Robert Siedzik

Robert Siedzik

Apr 28, 2026

Robert "Bob" Siedzik, 83, of Charlestown, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. A son of the late Stanley and Tessie (Wondelowski) Siedzik, the stepson of the late Bernard Janowski and the beloved husband of Judith (Plocharski) Siedzik. Bob grew up in New Britain, CT before settling in Bristol, CT where he and Judy raised their family.

Bob...

Joann "Jody" E. Partyka

Joann "Jody" E. Partyka

Apr 26, 2026

Joann E. Partyka (Jody), 69, of West Kingston, RI, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center in West Kingston, RI.

Jody was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Wilk) Partyka. She graduated from Chariho High School and attended the LaPlante Center for 38 years. Joann...

David Stanley Ackroyd

David Stanley Ackroyd

Apr 26, 2026

David S. Ackroyd, 51, of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26th. Born on August 23, 1974, in Limestone, Maine, he was the son of the late Tem (Sookpa) Ackroyd. He was the loving father to his son, Mason, to whom he devoted his life.Dave was a remarkably well-known craftsman and master stonemason. His work was true art and...

Lori Monroe

Lori Monroe

Apr 21, 2026

Lori Monroe, 63, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center in Providence. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marlene (Brown) Monroe and maternal granddaughter of the late Ethel Babcock Wilcox and Ellison Tarzan Brown, and paternal granddaughter of the late Joseph "Nanana" Monroe and Madeline Johnson...

Martha Lee Gargle

Martha Lee Gargle

Apr 20, 2026

Martha L. Gargle, 83 of New York, NY passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, April 20th surrounded by family. Born in South Kingstown to her loving parents, the late Thaddeus and Christine (Tucker) Holberton. She was the devoted wife to the late Alan Lawrence Gargle for 48 years.

Martha (known as "Marty") was a 1961 graduate of South...

Patricia Anne "Pat" Wright

Patricia Anne "Pat" Wright

Apr 20, 2026

Patricia Anne "Pat", Wright, 68, of Wakefield and Narragansett, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her siblings, Sarah "Tisha" Gauvin and her husband Jack, Thomas "Tommy" Wright and his partner Sue Wallace, Mary Terminesi and her late husband Albert "Rick" Terminesi, Susan Ryan and her husband Michael, Ann Wright, cousin Gretchen...

Bonnie S. Herzog

Bonnie S. Herzog

Apr 19, 2026

Bonnie Susan Herzog, 76, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 19. She was the beloved wife of Robert Herzog for 53 years. “She was my forever sweetheart,” Robert said of the girl he first met in 1970 when both were students at Syracuse University.

Bonnie was a devoted mother to son Jamey Herzog and daughter Allison Herzog, and adoring...

Kathleen Bossy

Kathleen Bossy

Apr 17, 2026

Kathleen Valerie Bossy, 83, of Wakefield, RI, died on Friday, April 17, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born to Oscar and Florence Hahn on December 27, 1942, she and her older sisters Joan and Lucille grew up in Morris County, New Jersey.

From the very start, Kathy excelled in all her schoolwork and showed natural artistic talent....

Paul R. Pierce

Paul R. Pierce

Apr 17, 2026

Paul R. Pierce, 84, of Coventry, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, with his family by his side. A son of the late Paul F. and Doris M. (Wellen) Pierce and the beloved husband of Margaret (Mitchell) Pierce, Paul was a resident of Coventry.

Paul worked as an Independent Marketing Consultant for many years until his retirement. He...

Mary Lou Lawson

Mary Lou Lawson

Apr 13, 2026

Mary Lou Lawson, 86, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully at her beloved home on Monday, April 13th, 2026, surrounded by her family. Mary Lou was born on February 19th, 1940, in Providence RI to Miles E. Smith and Ruth L. Smith (neé Nelson). She is predeceased by her parents and her sister Marylyn (Meme) Peel. Both her childhood and...

Gail Anne Haines

Gail Anne Haines

Apr 13, 2026

Gail A. Haines, born March 21, 1939, to Hubert and Eva Kelley in Limestone, Maine, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, in Wakefield, RI. She is survived by her daughter Robin Whewell, grandchildren Autumn, Austin and his wife Abby, a brother John Paul Kelley and his wife Margaret (Peggy), numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. 

She graduated from Westerly High...

David A. Mitchell

David A. Mitchell

Apr 11, 2026

David August Mitchell of Narragansett, 86, a man of steady hands, strong convictions, and a lifelong commitment to his craft, passed away peacefully in his home on April 11, 2026.

A proud Army Captain and veteran of the Vietnam War, David’s service to his country was a defining chapter of his life. Through the years, he found great joy in staying...

Dorothy May Cormier

Dorothy May Cormier

Apr 10, 2026

Dorothy M. (Whitford) Cormier, of Wakefield RI, passed away peacefully at 67 on April 10, 2026, surrounded by family. She was the devoted wife of the surviving James Cormier of Wakefield RI for 20 loving years.

Born to the late and missed Emil and Blanche (Larkin) Whitford on August 7, 1958, Dottie lived her life in the service of others....

Patrick Arthur Hannigan

Patrick Arthur Hannigan

Apr 10, 2026

Patrick A. (Pat) Hannigan, 81, passed away March 26, 2026, at his cottage in Lovettsville, Virginia. He was predeceased by his parents, Patrick S. Hannigan and Virginia L. Hannigan. He is survived by Paddy, his loving wife of over sixty years, his daughter Theresa P. Stapf (William), son Patrick J. Hannigan (Kimberly), daughter Meghan L. Hogrefe (Richard), his sister Susan...

Dolores DiPrete

Dolores DiPrete

Apr 10, 2026

Dolores (Pastore) DiPrete, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026. Born June 14, 1927, to George and Emilia Pastore, Dolores was a lifelong resident of Cranston and Jerusalem.

Dolores married Walter A. DiPrete on October 7, 1950.

She lived her life to her final morning in the house she loved by the sea, always happiest with her grandchildren...

Elizabeth Kane LeValley

Elizabeth Kane LeValley

Apr 9, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Kane LeValley, age 88, who died peacefully in her sleep on April 9th, 2026, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Elizabeth was the beloved wife of Warren LeValley, who survives her after 29 years of marriage. Born on February 17, 1938, Beth grew up in Scituate, Rhode Island, as one...

Patricia S. Kelly

Patricia S. Kelly

Apr 8, 2026

Patricia (Pat) S. Kelly, Ph. D., 94 of Wakefield, RI passed away Wednesday April 8th. She was the wife of the late William F. Kelly. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marie Smith.

Dr. Kelly was a professor of Home Economics Education at the University of Rhode Island for 21 years, retiring in...

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