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Birdie M. Williams

Birdie M. Williams

May 14, 2025

Birdie M. Williams, 92 of South Kingstown, formerly of Narragansett and South Carolina, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. She was the wife of the late Samuel J. Williams. Born in Kingstree, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lucinda (McCrary) Scott.

Birdie worked for...

Saundra Lee Rollo

Saundra Lee Rollo

May 12, 2025

Saundra L. Rollo, R.N. (Sullivan), 83, of Narragansett passed away on Monday, May 12th.

She is survived by her son, Patrick Rollo and his wife Michelle Russo of Newport; grandchildren, Benjamin, Nathaniel and Emmett Rollo and Patrick Carlson; sister, Charlene Sullivan of Pawtucket and her beloved companion, Bruce Germani of Wakefield. She was the mother...

John  J.  Cottrell Iii

John J. Cottrell Iii

May 6, 2025

John J. “Jack” Cottrell III, 82, of West Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, May 6th surrounded by his family. Born in West Kingston, to his loving parents, the late J. Jesse Cottrell Jr and L Virginia (Kenyon) Cottrell. He was the devoted husband to Patricia “Patty” (Fish) for 46 years.

Jack held many jobs before...

Ann King

Ann King

May 6, 2025

Ann Stockman King passed away peacefully with family at 93 years on May 6, 2025.

Ann was born in New York City on November 6, 1931, to Natalie and Frank Stockman. She was previously deceased by her loving husband of 66 years, Albert M King.

Ann spent her professional life in...

Vito Anthony Christiano

Vito Anthony Christiano

May 6, 2025

Vito Anthony Christiano, 87, of Snug Harbor passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Born in New York City, NY, Vito was the son of the late James and Antoinette (Amedeo) Christiano and the beloved husband of Susan Christiano (Harding).

A proud member of the Ironworker’s Union of New York, New Jersey Local 483,...

Virginia "Ginny" Keaveny

Virginia "Ginny" Keaveny

May 6, 2025

Virginia Keaveny, 88, of Charlestown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Peabody, Massachusetts, Virginia attended St. John’s High School, where she met the love of her life, John “Jack” Keaveny of Lynn, Massachusetts. The two were married in 1958 and began building...

Keith  G. Maine

Keith G. Maine

May 4, 2025

Keith G. Maine, known affectionately as “Juggy” by friends and “Papi” by his beloved family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Westerly, Rhode Island, Keith was a longtime resident of South Kingstown, where he was a well-known and well-loved member of the community.

Keith was a...

Miriam G. O'Neill

Miriam G. O'Neill

May 3, 2025

Miriam G. O’Neill, a beloved wife, mother, and dedicated member of her community, passed away on May 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Matthew Robert (Bob) O’Neill, with whom she was married for 71 years.

Born on July 22, 1932 in New York City at St. Ann's Hospital. Miriam was...

Barry F. Picotte

Barry F. Picotte

May 2, 2025

Barry Francis Picotte, 71, of Hope Valley, passed away Friday May 2, 2025 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George M. and Beatrice Maria (Frazer) Picotte.

Barry dedicated many years of his life working in the family business as an oil delivery & cleaning service. He had a...

Mark  Libby Hutchinson

Mark Libby Hutchinson

May 1, 2025

Mark "Hutch" Libby Hutchinson passed away on May 1st in the home that he so lovingly built for his family. Known to most as “Hutch,” he was a devoted husband to his wife of 43 years, Lori Scionti, and was the proud father to Benjamin Hutchinson of Ellabell, GA and Olivia Hutchinson of Seattle, WA.

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Alfred "Al" R. Signorelli

Alfred "Al" R. Signorelli

Apr 30, 2025

Remembering Al Signorelli

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Al Signorelli, who left us on April 30, 2025, at the age of 83. Al was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He had a big heart, a quirky wit, and never missed a chance to strike up a conversation—he truly never...

Donald "Rocky" Francis  Graziano

Donald "Rocky" Francis Graziano

Apr 29, 2025

Donald F. Graziano, 86 of, South Kingstown, RI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29th. Born in North Providence on August 11th, 1938, he was the loving son of the late Albino and Mary (Evans) Graziano. Donald was the devoted husband of Helga (Grothe) Graziano for 62 years.

Besides his wife, Donald is survived by...

John  Joseph Champlin, Jr.

John Joseph Champlin, Jr.

Apr 29, 2025

John Champlin Jr, 73, of South Kingstown passed away on Tuesday, April 29th surrounded by his loving family. Born in South Kingstown to his parents, the late John and Hope (Gardiner) Champlin. He was the loving husband of Kimberly (Ainsworth) Champlin for 15 years.

He graduated from South Kingstown High School where he spent his...

Ronald A. Conley

Ronald A. Conley

Apr 28, 2025

Ronald A. Conley, 64, of Warwick, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Kent Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of Norma Conley and the late Robert Conley.

Ronald was a commercial fisherman for many years and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Besides his...

Christopher T. Fagan

Christopher T. Fagan

Apr 26, 2025

Christopher Thomas Fagan, 75, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. Born in Wakefield, RI, he was the son of the late Thomas Fagan and Carol Browning.

In his early life, Chris attended South Kingstown High School and served his country in the United States Army. He went...

Robert M. Beagle

Robert M. Beagle

Apr 26, 2025

Robert (“Bob”) McClellan Beagle of Wakefield, RI, passed away after a brief illness on April 26, 2025. He, the only son of Hurley and Revelessa Beagle, was born on November 10, 1943, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

Bob was a 1965 graduate of Dickinson College where he earned his degree in political science. He later obtained a...

Sage Nantai David Mars

Sage Nantai David Mars

Apr 25, 2025

"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Romans 8:38-39

Sage Nantai David...

Rebecca Taunton

Rebecca Taunton

Apr 23, 2025

Rebecca L. Taunton, 42, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away unexpectedly on April 23rd. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Bruce and Lynne (Caron) Taunton.

Rebecca had a kind heart and a creative spirit. She loved photography, animals, flowers, and anything that sparkled with magic. Her presence was warm, her smile easy,...

Alice Davidson

Alice Davidson

Apr 23, 2025

Alice L. (King) Davidson, 102, of Emmett Lane in Cumberland, died April 23, 2025. She was the widow of the late Donald J. Davidson, to whom she was married for over 54 years. She was the daughter of the late Charles Lewis King, Sr. and Alice Pearl (Browning) King. She was the sister of the late Virginia K. Arnold...

Ann Dietrich Pelletier

Ann Dietrich Pelletier

Apr 22, 2025

Ann D. Pelletier, 93, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22nd, surrounded by love. Born on December 11, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, Ann was the daughter of the late Harold and Jane (McConnell) Dietrich.

A passionate scholar and educator, Ann earned her A.B. in Spanish from the College of William and Mary...

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