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Patricia O'Neil Cottrill

Patricia O'Neil Cottrill

Dec 22, 2018

Patricia ONeil Cottrill, formerly of Edgewood, died on December 22, 2018 at the home of her daughter Sara, in Wakefield, RI, where she resided for the past 9 years. She was the wife of the late Richard Z. Cottrill, to whom she was married for 60 years. She is sadly missed by her children, Patricia Jacobs and her husband,...

Phyllis Dawn Dimarcellis

Phyllis Dawn Dimarcellis

Dec 22, 2018

Phyllis Dawn DiMarcellis, 75, of Narragansett passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Amades (Red) DiMarcellis and Katherine (Sassi) Whittaker. Phyllis was a Records Specialist for FM Global and retired in August 2018. She enjoyed the theater, fine dining and spending time with her friends and family. She...

Eugene D. Armstrong

Eugene D. Armstrong

Dec 21, 2018

Eugene D. Armstrong, 72, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Friday December 21st.He was the devoted companion of Rhonda Redden for 20 years. Born in Damariscotta, Maine, he was a son of the late Fred Armstrong and Maxine McKay. Mr. Armstrong was employed at the Peace Dale Mill Complex for 40 years. He enjoyed camping golfing, and drag racing, and...

Dorothy M. Dot Latham

Dorothy M. Dot Latham

Dec 19, 2018

Dorothy M. "Dot" Latham, 88, of South Kingstown, formerly of East Greenwich, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Latham. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Murray) Warren. Dot had worked for the East Greenwich School Dept., Amica Insurance, and Thorpes Pharmacy. She...

Louis P. Legris

Louis P. Legris

Dec 18, 2018

Louis P. Legris, 88, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 18, 2018. He was the devoted husband of the late M. Paula Legris. Born in West Warwick, he was the son of the late Dr. Louis J. A. and Beatrice R. (Joubert) Legris. Louis is survived by his loving sister, Beatrice V. Legris. A true man of family,...

Mary Catherine Buchanan

Mary Catherine Buchanan

Dec 18, 2018

Mary Catherine (Herrmann) Buchanan, 89, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children; Paul, Nancy, Elaine, Charles, James (Anne), Robert, Jr. (Patti), and Kerry. She is predeceased by her daughter, Judy, and her husband, Lt. Col Robert C. Buchanan. She is also survived by...

Fsc Brother Brendan Foley

Fsc Brother Brendan Foley

Dec 18, 2018

Brother Brendan Foley, FSC, 87, of Christian Brothers Center, Narragansett, Rhode Island, died on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Brother Brendan was born in Jamaica, New York on November 24, 1931 and grew up in Newport, RI. He was the son of the late William J. and Mary Foley. Brother Brendan was the twin brother of the late Edward T....

Milton J. Peters

Milton J. Peters

Dec 17, 2018

Milton J. Peters, 75, of Wakefield, passed away December 17, 2018. Born in Skowhegan, Maine, he was a son of the late Russell and Marie (Dutton) Peters. Mr. Peters was a restaurant Chef for several restaurants including On the Rocks and the Holiday Inn at the Crossing, both in Warwick, and retired from Oakies Bar and Grill in Narragansett....

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....

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