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Marie Wright Blessing

Marie Wright Blessing

Apr 22, 2025

Marie Wright Blessing, 95, of South Kingstown, passed away on Tuesday, April 22nd surrounded by her loving family. Born in South Kingstown, RI, on October 3, 1929 to her loving parents, the late William and Caroline (Hines) Stedman. She was married to the late Edward R Wright, and the late George Blessing.

Marie graduated from...

Lucille Hazard

Lucille Hazard

Apr 19, 2025

Lucille Hazard, 73, of South Kingstown, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Kent Hospital. Born and raised in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Wallace Freeman Hazard and Rachel Viola (Fry) Hazard.

Lucille enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting.

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Raymond Bergeron

Raymond Bergeron

Apr 19, 2025

Raymond Bergeron, 82, of Providence passed away with family by his side on April 19, 2025. He was the son of the late Philip and Irene Bergeron. He was the beloved husband of Carol Bergeron (Rogers) for 61 years.

Ray attended LaSalle Academy and upon graduation enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. After he...

Matthew J. Cahir

Matthew J. Cahir

Apr 18, 2025

Matthew J. Cahir, 53, died in Crested Butte, Colorado on April 18, 2025. He was the loving father of Henry Stephen Cahir and Phoebe Frances Cahir. Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of Maureen H. (Crowley) Cahir and the late Thomas H. Cahir.

He loved life. His warm personality made everyone who knew...

James Kenyon

James Kenyon

Apr 14, 2025

James A. Kenyon, 71, passed away early on the morning of April 14, 2025. He was the son of the late Raymond G, and Margaret (Butson) Kenyon of West Kingston, RI.

He attended South Kingstown High School and later served in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne division.

Jim was a hardworking, hands-on individual....

Cynthia Clancy

Cynthia Clancy

Apr 11, 2025

Cynthia Clancy, 84, of South Kingstown, passed away on April 11, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Pansy Sheppard, and Brothers Benny and Richard Ruth and survived by her Sister Sandra Sheppard Semonski and her two nephews Brian and David Tharp.

Cynthia was born in South Kingstown and raised in Narragansett R.I.,...

Kurt  Thomas  Kalberer

Kurt Thomas Kalberer

Apr 11, 2025

Kurt T. Kalberer, 72, formerly of Lincoln, Rhode Island and Highland Beach, Florida, died peacefully on Friday, April 11th surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Carole (Senn) Kalberer for 51 years.

Kurt was born on March 25, 1953 in Warwick to M. Madeline (Schneider) Kalberer and Otto F. Kalberer. He attended Bryant...

Melody Hathaway-Carpenter

Melody Hathaway-Carpenter

Apr 10, 2025

Melody Hathaway Carpenter, 68, of Wakefield passed away on Thursday, April 10th, at South County Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wakefield, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Mabel I. Hathaway.

Melody attended South Kingstown High School. She went on to work at APC and later became a cleaning professional...

Marie M. Cook

Marie M. Cook

Apr 10, 2025

Marie May Cook (Holland), born on December 2, 1935, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2025 at the age of 89. She was the wife of the late Eugene Cook for 41 years. Marie was born in South Kingstown to the late Ethel and John Holland.

Marie was a homemaker. She loved her...

Grace M. Handrigan

Grace M. Handrigan

Apr 9, 2025

Grace M. Handrigan, 86 years young, passed away peacefully at home in Narragansett on April 9th 2025.

Born in Providence on August 18th,1938 to Terence Murphy and Marion M. "Nonnie" Murphy. Growing up in Providence, she attended all catholic girls schools in Providence run by the famous "Nuns of the Clergy" whom she often said...

Elaine E. Anderson

Elaine E. Anderson

Apr 9, 2025

Elaine E. Anderson, 88, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025. She was happily married for 50 years to the late Ronald W. Anderson. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late E. Joseph and Bridget (Riccitelli) Capraro.

After graduating from Central High School in 1954, Elaine began a career in...

James R.  Kittelson

James R. Kittelson

Apr 7, 2025

James Robert Kittelson, 87, of Wakefield passed away on April 7th, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was the loving husband of Jacqueline (Joyal) Kittelson for 38 years.

James was born on February 2nd, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, to Jens Kittelson and Myrtle (Stolberg) Kittelson. He was a true family man and known for...

Deborah Marie  Coelho

Deborah Marie Coelho

Apr 7, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Marie Coelho (Love), 66, of Wakefield, Rhode Island passed away unexpectedly April 7th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family and close friends.

Born in Westerly, Rhode Island on February 27, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Byron and Janet Love (Ryan). Debbie was the devoted wife of James Coelho for 10...

James Weeks

James Weeks

Apr 4, 2025

James Earl Weeks, 82, of Narragansett passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4, 2025, following a courageous fight with cancer.

Born in Scotia, Nebraska, on April 11, 1942, James was the son of the late George Earl Weeks and Mary Florence (Beck) Weeks.

James joined the Navy following high...

Franklin E. Linton, Iii

Franklin E. Linton, Iii

Apr 4, 2025

Franklin E. Linton, Jr., 77, of Exeter, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Germaine G. (Berube) Linton. Born in Covington, Indiana, he was a son of the late Franklin and Arline (Nicholson) Linton.

Franklin enjoyed the simple things in...

Mary Louise Vieira

Mary Louise Vieira

Apr 4, 2025

Mary Louise “Grammy” Vieira, 90, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 4th. Born to parents Paul and Emma Morris in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on Sept. 1st, 1934, she moved to Jamestown in 1947. She was the loving wife of Edmund Vieira until his untimely passing in November 1972.

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Patrick  Thomas David Boyle

Patrick Thomas David Boyle

Apr 3, 2025

Patrick "Paddy" Boyle, 80, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3rd surrounded by his loving family. Born in Belfast, Ireland to his loving parents, the late Edward and Winifred (Keenan) Boyle. Patrick was the devoted husband of Mary (Fitzpatrick) Boyle for 53 years.

Paddy was dedicated to his family. Moving from Ireland...

John  J.  Matuza Jr.

John J. Matuza Jr.

Apr 3, 2025

John J. Matuza Jr., 78 of South Kingstown, RI passed away on Thursday April 3rd 2025. He is survived by his daughter, Kate Matuza, granddaughter, Sydney and sister, Marie (Matuza) Barnett. He is pre-deceased by his parents, John and Alboma (Nadeau) Matuza, his wife Melinda Matuza and his son John “Jack” Matuza. John also leaves behind many other family...

Anne Christopher

Anne Christopher

Apr 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Anne Christopher, Our Beloved "Grammie"

With great sadness, yet great gratitude for the life she lived, we announce the passing of Anne Christopher of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. She died on April 1, 2025. Anne was affectionately known as "Grammie" to her treasured grandchildren and loved ones. At the age of...

Sharyn L. Orton

Sharyn L. Orton

Mar 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Dr. Sharyn Orton announces her passing on March 30,2025 after a brief illness.

She was born Aug 5, 1954 in Minnesota and raised in Sharon, Mass. After years of schooling and a career allowing her to live in several states, she retired in Rhode Island to...

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