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...
Adele Hopkins
Jan 2, 2026
Adele M. Hopkins, 85, of South Kingstown and Daytona Beach, FL passed away on Friday, January 2nd. Born in Lincoln RI to her loving parents, the late Lawrence and Laurette E (Dubuc) Carlson. She was the devoted wife to Robert G Hopkins for 30 years as of January 2026. After an unexpected illness, she came to RI where she could be with family...
Susan Levin
Dec 28, 2025
Susan Anne Dyer Levin, 76, of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the Westerly Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born in West Warwick in 1949, she was a daughter of the late Richard Dyer and Marie (Smith) Dyer.
Known for her incredible laugh, quick wit, and warm presence, Susan had a natural ability to connect with people from...
James "Jim" R. Transue
Dec 27, 2025
James R. Transue, of Wakefield, RI, passed away on December 27, 2025. He was born in New York City on February 2, 1933, to William R. Transue and Florence (Coleman) Transue.
Jim was raised by his aunt, Marion Rickert, on Lake Waccabuc in Lewisboro, NY. He graduated from Katonah High School in 1951 and joined the Navy in 1952,...
Antimo DiBiasio
Dec 27, 2025
Antimo DiBiasio III, 55, of South Kingstown passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 27th. Born in South Kingstown on August 8, 1970 to his loving parents, Antimo DiBiasio Jr. and the late Carol (Bridges) DiBiasio. He is survived by his father Antimo DiBiasio Jr, his sister Dorothy (DiBiasio) Joyal, brother-in-law Scott Joyal, Nephews Scott Jr., and Patrick. His beloved dog...
Anne DelSanto-Ravenscroft
Dec 26, 2025
Anne Frances DelSanto-Ravenscroft died peacefully in the company of her family at her West Kingston, RI home on the evening of Friday December 26, 2025 after a difficult three year illness. Anne was born in Providence Rhode Island in August, 1960. She grew up in Cranston, RI graduating from Cranston West High School in 1978. In 1982 she graduated from...
Brigitte Ashley
Dec 24, 2025
Brigitte Ashley, 73, of Exeter, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at South County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of late Donald Ashley, Jr.
Born in Frankfurt Germany, she was the daughter of the late Elisabeth and Henry Lawrence. Brigitte was a popular CNA at South County Hospital for 19 years, and partial to animals, snowmen, and Ford vehicles....
Christine Laskey
Dec 23, 2025
Christine Laskey, 98, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Laskey. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelena (Cursey) Montecalvo.
Christine was a gifted cook, a talented interior decorator, and a skilled seamstress.
She...
