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Wayne "Pat" Browning

Wayne "Pat" Browning

Feb 27, 2026

Wayne "Pat" Browning, 68, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27th. Born in Westerly to his loving parents, the late Christopher and Roberta (Chaffe) Browning. He was the devoted husband to Linda (Iredale) Browning.

Pat owned Pat's Odd Jobs after he retired from DEM in Galilee.

Besides his wife, Pat is survived by his children, Jennifer Allen (Ray),...

Mark Richard Curzake

Mark Richard Curzake

Feb 27, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mark Richard Curzake, who passed away peacefully at home on February 27th, 2026 at the age of 61. He was a beloved father, son, brother, and dear friend to all who knew him.

Born to Josephine M. (Costa) Curzake and the late John E. Curzake Sr. in Providence in 1964,...

Stephen David Smith

Stephen David Smith

Feb 27, 2026

Stephen David Smith, 67, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, unexpectedly passed away on February 27, 2026, at home.

Steve was born on June 17, 1958, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, to William and Marjorie Smith. He grew up in Wakefield and graduated from South Kingstown High School in 1976.

After working for a few years for someone else, Steve followed his...

Elizabeth Anne Bogutt

Elizabeth Anne Bogutt

Feb 27, 2026

Elizabeth Ann (O'Brien) Bogutt of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27th. She was the beloved wife of Peter Klaus Bogutt for 55 years. Elizabeth grew up in Cranston and was the daughter of the late James P. and Anna E. (Barber) O'Brien. Jim O'Brien was a reporter and the manager of the Cranston office of the...

Mary Vitiello

Mary Vitiello

Feb 24, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Vitiello, 88, of South Kingstown, RI, died peacefully fortified by the sacraments of the Church, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by family at home. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 18, 1937, to her loving parents, the late Michael J. Sullivan and MaryAnn "Mae" Ryan. Mary is survived by her beloved husband, Alberto J....

Candace L. Pierce

Candace L. Pierce

Feb 23, 2026

Candace L. Pierce, 69, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Westerly Hospital. Born in Exeter, Rhode Island, she was a daughter of the late Brud and Shirley (Skuce) Allen.

Candace dedicated her career to serving others with compassion and care. She worked as a valued member of the support staff at the former Ladd School in...

Joseph R. Degnan, Sr.

Joseph R. Degnan, Sr.

Feb 23, 2026

Joseph R. Degnan, Sr., 92, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully Monday, February 23rd. He was the beloved husband of the late Eileen (Brodie) Degnan.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William E. and Helena (Ryan) Degnan.

Mr. Degnan retired as Principal of the Webster Avenue School after a 35-year teaching career in the Providence School System. In 1994...

John E. Harvey

John E. Harvey

Feb 21, 2026

John Harvey, 73, born in South Kingstown, peacefully passed away at Pawtucket Falls Healthcare after a long battle with cancer. He was the son of John F. Harvey and Carmela (Barbera) and brother to Jayne (Harvey) Fox, the late James E. Harvey, and Janet Harvey.

He was an avid gardener and a handyman, a true jack of all trades. He loved...

Annette S. Lee

Annette S. Lee

Feb 20, 2026

Annette S. Lee, 91 of Wakefield, passed away at South County Hospital on February 20th after a two-month illness. Born in Pawtucket on September 14, 1934, she was the fifth of nine children born to Louis and Yvonne (Rogers) Lefebvre.

Annette married the love of her life, Frank Lee in 1955 and they enjoyed 63 happy years of marriage. Annette...

Lois M. Madden

Lois M. Madden

Feb 20, 2026

On Friday, February 20th, surrounded by her family, Lois M. Madden, 93 of 31 Crosshill Dr. Narragansett passed away peacefully at South County Hospital. Born in Warwick to Gustave and Emily Forsman She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Norman Madden.

Lois is survived by her daughters; Karen Mc Peake (Barry), Susan Malley (Dennis), Nancy Weber and Gail...

Richard J. Cinquegrana

Richard J. Cinquegrana

Feb 19, 2026

Richard J. Cinquegrana, Sr., 79 of South Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly, on February 19th, 2026, at South County Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Charles and Hazel (Stone) Cinquegrana. He was the husband of Linda D. Cinquegrana for 56 years.

Richard was drafted into the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War...

Judith Benford

Judith Benford

Feb 18, 2026

Judith (Judy) Anne Benford, 86, of Hampton Falls, NH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18th. Born in Providence, Rhode Island to her loving parents the late Edwin and Margaret (Byrne) Farr.

Judy graduated from Warwick Veterans Memorial High School in Warwick, Rhode Island, and subsequently worked for New England telephone before prioritizing her family and raising her children in...

Shirley J. Tucker

Shirley J. Tucker

Feb 16, 2026

Shirley J. (Perreault) Tucker died February 16, 2026 just one month short of her 97th birthday. She was the daughter of L. Edward and Iva (Budlong) Perreault. She was also the sister of the late Roland Perreault, Sr.

Shirley married the love of her life, Hollis H. Tucker in 1948 and together raised four daughters (the Tucker girls), Kathleen Brennan (dec)...

Raymond P. Robinson

Raymond P. Robinson

Feb 13, 2026

Forever in Our Hearts

Raymond Parker Robinson (Black Eagle), the youngest son of the late Charles Henry Robinson and Edith Leona (Bliss) Robinson, was born August 25, 1934, in West Kingston, Rhode Island. An elder of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, Ray transitioned peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by family and much love, at Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield.

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Kathleen Glennis Brennan

Kathleen Glennis Brennan

Feb 12, 2026

Kathleen Glennis Tucker Brennan, 76, of Tuckertown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Born to Shirley Tucker and the late Hollis Tucker of Tuckertown, Kathleen lived a life defined by compassion, generosity, and unwavering devotion to others.

She was predeceased by her loving spouse, James Patrick Brennan, on...

Dale N. Swope

Dale N. Swope

Feb 10, 2026

Dale N. Swope (92) passed peacefully on February 10, 2026 with family at his side. He was born in Dresden, OH, on December 25, 1933. Dale was a graduate of Zanesville High School, Zanesville, Ohio and Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He married Cynthia A. Heinzen, a fellow Miami University graduate, in 1956. They began their 69 years of marriage in...

Irene K. Steinmetz

Irene K. Steinmetz

Feb 8, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Irene K. Steinmetz (Nema), who left us peacefully on February 8, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on May 19, 1932, to her loving parents, the late Albert and Katherine (Griglak) Grivalsky. Irene lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering strength. She will be profoundly missed...

Patricia A. Ciccone

Patricia A. Ciccone

Feb 8, 2026

Patricia A. Ciccone, 80, of South Kingstown, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at South County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Anthony G. Ciccone. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Robert Crawford and Charlotte (Gaudette) Walsh.

Patricia devoted more than 25 years as a paraprofessional with the North Kingstown School Department and...

Karen L. Eldridge

Karen L. Eldridge

Feb 5, 2026

Karen L. Eldridge, 67, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the loving wife of John "Jack" Eldridge Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Jane (McCloskey) Lenihan and the late George F. Lenihan, Sr.

Karen was a devoted and hardworking employee at Waves and the Adeline LaPlante Center for many...

David Michael LaPointe

David Michael LaPointe

Feb 5, 2026

David M. LaPointe, of Charlestown, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Fort Fairfield, ME to his loving parents, the late Adrian and Mary Lou (Ardine) LaPointe. He was the devoted husband to Kristie (Daubert) LaPointe for 46 years.Dave was a proud veteran of the US Navy and a CPCU for various...

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