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James Patrick Joseph

James Patrick Joseph

Dec 16, 2018

On Sunday, December 16th 2018, James Patrick Joseph, beloved son, brother, and partner unexpectedly passed away at the age of 34. James was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1984 to Donna and Spencer Joseph. He graduated from Narragansett High School in 2002. He also received his bachelors degree in fine arts from the University of Rhode Island. James had...

Rn Betsy J. Nield, Ms Cs

Rn Betsy J. Nield, Ms Cs

Dec 14, 2018

Betsy J. Nield (Baxter), RN, MS, CS, 78 of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018. She was the wife of Harry Nield, Jr. for 46 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Albert & Dorothea (Malone) Baxter. Betsy was a Professor of Nursing at CCRI before retiring; was a member of the American Nurses...

Jeffrey Brave Bear Johnson

Jeffrey Brave Bear Johnson

Dec 13, 2018

Jeffrey R. Johnson, "Brave Bear" 44, passed away Thursday December 13th. Born in Providence, he was a son of Betty (Fayerweather) Johnson of Warwick and the late Ronald Johnson. He was a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Jeffreys two passions in life were following the Chicago Bears and the University of Michigan football team. He was a very...

Vincent Bowler Pouliot

Vincent Bowler Pouliot

Dec 11, 2018

Vincent Bowler Pouliot was born at South County Hospital on September 22, 1938, the day of the 38 hurricane, and passed away December 11, 2018 at home. He was the husband of Linda E. (King) Pouliot. He was the son of the late Joseph F. and Lois Adeline Stevens (Bowler) Pouliot. Vin was a graduate of South Kingstown High...

Dianne Kathleen Hughes

Dianne Kathleen Hughes

Dec 9, 2018

Dianne Kathleen Hughes, 77, of South Kingstown, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018. She was the wife of Fred Frostic. Born in Howell, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Martha (Schneider) Hughes. Dianne attended Michigan State and graduated from the University of RI. She was case manager at South Shore Mental Health Center. Dianne...

Linda I. Vanasse

Linda I. Vanasse

Dec 8, 2018

Linda I. Vanasse, 66, of Charlestown, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Hampton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Hildegard (Geissler) Keating. Linda enjoyed knitting and sewing and was a talented seamstress. She leaves her daughter Stephanie Lancellotti and her husband Guy of Narragansett; grandchildren, Nicholas and Alexander Lancellotti,...

John D. Feeley

John D. Feeley

Dec 8, 2018

John D. Feeley, 87, of Narragansett, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. He was the husband of the late Christine (Souza) Feeley. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John J. and Anita (Bizier) Feeley. John served honorably in US Navy during the Korean War. He was a Torpedoman on the USS Grampus. John was...

Mark Anthony Holland

Mark Anthony Holland

Dec 8, 2018

Mark Anthony Holland, Born July 3, 1961 to Dorina (Cook) Holland and the late Raymond (Smokey) Holland was called home to rest December 8, 2018 with those who have gone before him. Besides his mother he leaves his beloved companion Susan Vallee; his daughter Ashley Peixoto and husband Jeff and grandsons Dylan and Jacob Peixoto; his son Michael Holland...

Lillian Angela Spinelli

Lillian Angela Spinelli

Dec 7, 2018

Lillian Angela (Campolattano) Spinelli, 93, of Wakefield, passed away at home on December 7, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank A. Spinelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Nancy (DAmbra) Campolattano. Lillian was an administrative assistant for the Rhode Island School of the Blind and also was an administrative...

John Edwin Helfrich

John Edwin Helfrich

Dec 7, 2018

John Edwin Helfrich, 87, of Matunuck, Rhode Island, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his wife, Winifred Barber Helfrich, of 63 years. Born on January 23, 1931 in Westerly, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Dr. John W. Helfrich, MD and Helen Helfrich Mattenklodt. Mr. Helfrich graduated from...

Daniel E. Casey

Daniel E. Casey

Dec 4, 2018

Daniel E. Casey, 59, of Point Judith Road, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec 4 at Rhode Island Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Well-known to the Galilee fishing community, he worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for the State of Rhode Island Dept. of Coastal Resources in Galilee, after 31 years before retiring in 2008 and also worked part-time unloading...

Elizabeth N. Betty Fragomeni

Elizabeth N. Betty Fragomeni

Dec 4, 2018

Elizabeth "Betty" N. Fragomeni, 90, of West Kingston, who passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, is lovingly remembered by her sons Francis and his wife Diann Yaeen and Anthony and his wife Mary Roda. Cherished Gramma Betty to Aimee, Michael, Christopher and his fianc Kathryn and the late Anthony; Great Gramma Betty to Lacey, Morgan, Spencer and Ava....

Doris Verna Atwood

Doris Verna Atwood

Dec 2, 2018

Doris Verna Atwood, 91, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 2. Verna, as she was known, was born on July 13, 1927, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the eldest child of Owen Aldridge James and Doris Baum James, who had emigrated there from England after WWI. The familywhich eventually included Vernas beloved...

Doris S. Yarrington

Doris S. Yarrington

Dec 1, 2018

Doris Loretta Joan Steadman Yarrington (AKA Dory, G-ma, Dorisauraus, GG) passed away at 95 years young. Doris was born on March 25, 1923 in Peace Dale, RI. She lived in a number of states and countries, including New Jersey, Florida, Iran and St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. Doris worked at Quonset Point in RI, where she met the...

Laurence Albert Garlick

Laurence Albert Garlick

Nov 29, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Laurence Albert Garlick announces his sudden passing on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the age of 61 years old. Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Kathy Garlick, and his children, Lorrie and Trisha, as well as their spouses Michael and Tim. Larry will also be fondly remembered by...

Margaret Lucille Fayerweather

Margaret Lucille Fayerweather

Nov 27, 2018

Margaret L. (Reels) Fayerweather, 99, of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at home. She was the wife of the late Maurice Fayerweather. Born in Narragansett, a daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie (Hazard) Reels. Mrs. Fayerweather cherished her family, loved spending time together and cooking Sunday family meals. She was employed by the Peace Dale...

Pauline G. Mahoney

Pauline G. Mahoney

Nov 26, 2018

Pauline G. (Fergusson) Mahoney, 99, of Brookdale South Bay Manor, South Kingstown, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Mahoney and mother of the late Michael J. Mahoney. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Orr) Fergusson. Mrs. Mahoney was a graduate of Aldrich...

David C. Enes

David C. Enes

Nov 26, 2018

David C. Enes, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 26, 2018 at the South County Hospital. David was born in Paterson, N.J. and raised primarily in Westfield N.J. by Jean M. Enes and pre-deceased Ralph C. Enes. He had two siblings Robert and pre-deceased Linda Kasselman. David attended the Westfield N.J. schools and graduated from the Millburn...

Thomas J. Hall

Thomas J. Hall

Nov 24, 2018

Thomas Hall, 65, formerly of Narragansett, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018, after a long illness. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late John L. and Gertrude (Toth) Hall. Mr. Hall worked at the Christian Brothers Novitiate in Narragansett for 25 years, and he had also worked at Mohegan Sun. For 17 years, Tom volunteered...

Diana W. Smith

Diana W. Smith

Nov 22, 2018

Diana W. Smith, 90, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 22, 2018. She was the wife of the late Robert O. Smith, 91, who passed away May 31, 2018. They had been married for 69 years. Diana was born in Yorkshire, England on December 1, 1927. She was the daughter of the late...

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