Obituaries

Jun 20, 2025

E. Jaquelin Davies, 91, of North Kingstown, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. Born on Staten Island N.Y., she was the daughter of the late John J. and Eileen (O’Kelly) O’Connor. Mrs. Davies was a 1955 graduate of Wells College, Aurora N.Y. Jackey and her family moved to the Ocean State in 1965 living in Smithfield, South Kingstown,...

Jun 20, 2025

Robert (Bob) M. Souza Sr,, 85 of Narragansett, passed away on June 20, 2025. He was the son of the late Manuel and Matilda (Texteira) Souza and survived by his brother Donald Souza (Diane). Bob was the beloved husband of Helen (Kane) Souza for 63 years.

Bob graduated from South Kingstown High School. He worked...

Jun 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we report the death of John David Karlsson of Hope Valley and Little Compton Rhode Island on June 18th, 2025. He was 82. John died in Home Hospice care after suffering from an infection and complications from heart valve surgery in April of 2023 and kidney failure from immunotherapy treatment for cancer.

Jun 17, 2025

Janet Aline Cornish, (Pearce, Shutt, Welsh) 93, of South Kingstown, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2025, with her daughter, Lisa, by her side. Janet, “Jan,” was a 1951 graduate of Springfield High School in Springfield, Illinois. Jan spent the past 4 years residing at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation in the memory care unit. She was well loved...

Jun 14, 2025

Svanhild M. Pratt of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed on Saturday, June 14th at South County Hospital peacefully with family by her side after a long and lingering illness.

Svanhild immigrated from Norway at age 5 years old with her mother and four other siblings to join her father, who had come to join his brother...

Jun 13, 2025

Sammy Dearborn/Mike Lister, 57, of Charlestown, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2025. He was the son of Paul Lister and the late Patricia (Field) Kology.

Mike, or “Uncle Buck” as he was known to most, worked as a plumber for the University of Rhode Island. Like most people, most days he liked his job...

Jun 10, 2025

Bill (William) Lawler of Narragansett, formerly of Ridgefield, CT passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in New Haven CT, the only child of William and Edna Barth Lawler

A true and loyal friend, Bill fiercely loved his family and his country. Bill will be missed...

Jun 10, 2025

E. Jane Lucia, 97, of Charlestown passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Vito Lucia, daughter of the late Earl and Miriam (Dubbs) Justice, sister to the late Edward Justice, and a devoted mother to three, including the late William Lucia and the late Thomas Lucia.

A...

Jun 9, 2025

Eugene P. Seney, 79, of Peace Dale, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at South County Hospital. He was the loving husband of Karen A. (Shurtleff) Seney. Born in Brockton, MA, he was a son of the late George and Hester (DeCosta) Seney.

Eugene had a deep love for the outdoors, especially for fresh and...

Jun 6, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” H. Cahir, 85, of South Bend, Indiana and Narragansett, RI, died Friday, June 6, 2025 surrounded by his family in Rhode Island. He was the loving husband of Maureen H. (Crowley) Cahir. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Henry T. Cahir and Anne F. (Brooks) Cahir.

Summers in Narragansett...

Jun 3, 2025

Victoria "Vickie" Louise Brown, 76, of Greene, Rhode Island, passed away on Tuesday, June 3rd surrounded by her family. Born in Pasadena, California on March 16th 1949 to her loving parents, the late Richard and Virginia (Greatrex) Deeble. She was the devoted wife to Robert “Bob” Brown for 57 years.

Victoria was a devoted daughter,...

Jun 1, 2025

Betty H. Tucker, 100, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late George and Charlotte (Peckham) Helliwell. Betty was the beloved wife of the late Maurice T. Tucker.

Betty graduated from North Kingstown High School. She was a homemaker...

May 30, 2025

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Heather Kathleen Grau, 34, of Charlestown on Friday, May 30th. She was born at South County Hospital on April 1, 1991 to Crandall and Barbara (Belknap) Dimock of South Kingstown.

A graduate of South Kingstown High School, Heather earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in health...

May 30, 2025

Anne R. Wright, 98, of Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30th. Anne was born in Providence on June 30, 1926, to her loving parents, the late Orlando and Delia (Cipolla) Renzi. She was the devoted wife of the late Cdr. Ross W. Wright for 46 years.

Anne graduated from Brown University in...

May 29, 2025

Louis P. Barbera, Sr., 94, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Born in Stonington, CT, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace Barbera. He was the beloved husband of the late Lily (Diana) Barbera.

Louis was a machinist at Warren Pump in Peace Dale and a salesman...

May 29, 2025

Owen J. Tegan Jr., 87, of Narragansett, passed away on Thursday, May 29th. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on July 7, 1937, to his loving parents, the late Owen and Eleanor (Baker) Tegan. He was the devoted husband of 59 years to Elizabeth A. (Smith) Tegan.

Owen met his wife, Elizabeth (Betty),...

May 27, 2025

Andrew A. Briggs, 67, of West Kingston, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 surrounded by his family at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Jeanne M. (Snow) Briggs. Born in Warwick, he was a son of the late Stearns “Gene” and Janice (Nyman) Briggs.

Andrew was a proud 1976 graduate of...

May 26, 2025

Muriel Beck Bodenweber, age 92, Newport, RI, passed away quietly with her family by her side on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. Muriel is survived by five children and two stepchildren, eight grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Her children are Cynthia (Cindy) Beck Love married to Mark Love, parents of Rebecca, Melissa and Eric; Donald Frederick Beck;...

May 25, 2025

Irene H Smith 98, of South Kingstown, lovingly known as Gigi went home to be with the Lord Sunday May 25th. Born in Boston, MA to the late Herbert & Hazel Reicker on May 13, 1927, she was the devoted wife of Rev. Donald Smith until his passing in 1996.

Loving mother of three sons...

May 23, 2025

Dennis Grande, 59, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength. Born in Providence, RI, Dennis was the son of the late Alphonse Grande and Pasqualina Darezzo (Jacavone).

He is survived by his brother, Louie Grande, and sister-in-law, Michelle, of Weeki Wachee, FL. Dennis also leaves...