Obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

Kathleen Frances Bourret passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 7th, at the age of 93. Known to most as "Kay," she was born in Providence, RI to Catherine Frances Fitzpatrick from Ireland but was raised by Edith Lowenstein, who treated her as her daughter. In her childhood, Kay was known by many names, including...

Feb 7, 2025

Albert F. "Rick" Terminesi Jr., 67, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on February 7, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Wright) Terminesi. Born on June 27, 1957, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Albert F. And Lois J. (Smith) Terminesi.

Rick...

Feb 5, 2025

Denise Vachon, 62, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully on February 5, at her home. She was born in South Kingstown to her parents, the late Walter and Rita (Faucher) Vachon.

Denise was a life long resident of South Kingstown and a graduate of SKHS class of 1980. She was a hair stylist in the...

Feb 5, 2025

Just days before her 95th birthday Irene passed on to eternal life to join her late beloved husband Leo, who has been waiting for her for 35 years. She was born in Central Falls, the daughter of the late Mino Karagianes, from the Macedonia region of Greece, and Arzelia Senecal from Central Falls.

The day...

Feb 1, 2025

Jesse was one half of The Tactical Twins YouTube channel along with his identical twin brother Coty. He loved and enjoyed many things like being an avid supporter of the 2A, Competition Shooting, dirt bike riding, his time in the garage, his time with his family and his time going to the gym, as well as listening to music....

Jan 31, 2025

Eleanor M. Mullaney, 87, of Matunuck, RI, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025.

Eleanor was born on October 7th, 1937 in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Felix F. Gallogly, Jr. and Eleanor (Ahearn) Gallogly.

A graduate of Classical High School in Providence, Eleanor was the class valedictorian. She...

Jan 31, 2025

James J. McKenna, 82, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late James McKenna and Helen (Cyckevic) McKenna. He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy J. McKenna.

Jim grew up in Providence but raised his family alongside his soulmate Nancy...

Jan 31, 2025

Gail E. Birchell, 82, of Wakefield passed away on January 31, 2025. Born in Boston, MA on April 29, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Anna (Phinney) Brisson.

Gail worked as an emergency room Secretary at South County Hospital for thirty-four years before retiring in 2004. Gail was an active member...

Jan 30, 2025

Eugene O. “Gene” Champlin, 87, of Narragansett passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born in South Kingstown, a son of the late Milfred Champlin, Sr. and Pearl B. (Reels) Champlin.

Gene worked as a landscaper for many years throughout the Narragansett area. He previously worked with Frank...

Jan 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne Quenikom Pau Muckquashim Everett, born on November 5, 1970, whose journey on this earth has now neared its conclusion. Wayne’s vibrant spirit and unwavering resilience have inspired all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A proud steward of his Narragansett heritage, Wayne...

Jan 28, 2025

Rosemary H. Smith, 81, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Alfred B. Smith. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Fields) Heibel.

Rosemary had a...

Jan 27, 2025

Pamela Jean (Cady) Thayer passed away peacefully at Scallop Shell Nursing Home in the early morning of

Monday January 27, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1946 to the late Margaret Mary (Carroll) and

Malcolm Cameron Cady.

A graduate of Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY with a B.A. in Political...

Jan 25, 2025

Olga (Hines) Smelter passed away peacefully at Kent County Hospital on January 25, 2025, at the age of 93.

Olga was a devoted wife to Harold, her husband for 58 years, loving mother to Laurie (Haruben) and Stacey (Flanagan), mother-in-law to Jerry and Patrick, proud grandmother to Alexandra (and her husband Ivan), Declan, James, and Xavier and...

Jan 25, 2025

Richard J. Bourbonnais, 89, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. Born on January 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Ernest and Lucy (Landi) Bourbonnais. Richard was the beloved husband of Audrey White, who predeceased him, and a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Richard is survived by his three...

Jan 25, 2025

Marjorie D. Redmond, 87, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Elderwood of Scallop Shell. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Marjorie (Hendrick) Collins.

Marjorie worked as a certified nursing assistant in hospice care. She was well respected and appreciated in her career and the...

Jan 25, 2025

Pauline A. (Perreault) Murphy, registered nurse, of Wakefield, RI passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the age of 90. She was the widow of John F. Murphy and the daughter of the late Edmond and Alice Perreault.

Pauline was alumnae of Community College of RI and Salve Regina University. She was previously employed...

Jan 22, 2025

Judith Ann (Hopewell) Jenison, 83, longtime Narragansett resident, died peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. Daughter of Bayard MacLane and Laurena Pernilla Hopewell of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Judith was Director of Volunteer Services at Connecticut Valley Hospital for 23 years. She graduated from Augustana College with a degree in British Literature and...

Jan 20, 2025

Charles E. Jacques, 83, of South Kingstown, passed away on Monday, January 20th. Born in Westerly, Rhode Island to his parents, the late Alice Bliven and Ernest Jacques.

Chuck was the oldest of four children and became a responsible role model for his siblings at an early age. At the age of 18, he joined...

Jan 20, 2025

Debra Pauline Johnson (“Debbie”) died January 20, 2025, a few weeks after her 53rd wedding anniversary and her 73rd birthday. She is preceded in death by her parents, Patricia (Kinney) Johnson and Donald Johnson.

Born in Minnesota, Debbie grew up in Medford Oregon and, after marriage, lived in Pennsylvania, Florida and Oregon before settling in...

Jan 19, 2025

Sandra A.Westmoreland, 79, of Westerly, RI, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Westmoreland. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Frederick B. and Helen M. (Stedman) Sisson.

Sandy was known for her kind heart and generous spirit. She was an...