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Joseph P. Cesario, Jr.
Apr 23, 2018
Joseph Peter Cesario, Jr., 80, of Matunuck, RI., passed away among family at sunrise on Monday, April 23rd. He was the devoted husband of Myrna (Machala) Cesario and loving father to Cathy Cesario Wright and Carla Cesario Knowles. Born in the year of the great hurricane of 1938 to Joseph Cesario, Sr. and Georgianna Marshall Cesario, Joe Cesario was...
Robert Bob Gates, Esq.
Apr 22, 2018
Robert, "Bob" Gates, 91, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2018 surrounded by his three sons. He was a lifelong resident of Wakefield, RI. He was the son of the late William Murray and Doris (Merrill) Gates and brother of the late William (Bill) Gates. Bob is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Holman) Gates, his three sons, Robert B....
Jeffrey A. Dupre
Apr 20, 2018
Jeffrey A. Dupre, 47,of Newport,RI, beloved son of Kathy Beach and David Dupre, passed away on 4/20/18. Father of Dara, Marley, and Riley Dupre. Brother of Tom Dupre, Merry Northup (Nathan), Cassie Ruggiero, and Michael Dupre. He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He graduated from South Kingstown HS in 1988 and attended University of Maine...
Paul F. Dubois
Apr 19, 2018
Paul F. Dubois, 60, of Charlestown, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018. He was the husband of Margaret (Gordon) Dubois. Born in Massachusetts, he was the son of Janice (Davis) Dubois of Wakefield, and the late Francis Dubois. Paul proudly served his country in the US Navy. He was a mechanic for Hals Auto Body and All Outdoors...
Michael Dennis Tobin
Apr 18, 2018
Michael D. Tobin, 64, of Narragansett, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 18th. He was the husband of Eileen "Susie" Tobin Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Allen A. and Martha G. (Carmichael) Burch. He was a graduate of East Providence High School and Bryant College. He had been a loan officer for many years...
Elizabeth F. Hogan
Apr 18, 2018
Elizabeth Ann (Betty Ann) (Farrell) Hogan, 90, of Wakefield, passed away in the early morning of April 18th after being peacefully surrounded by her family for several days. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas S. Hogan, Esquire. Betty Ann was born in Providence, R.I. on September 27, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Dr....
Mary E. Hume
Apr 17, 2018
Mary E. Hume (Cinquegrana),82, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Stephen J. Hume. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Stone) Cinquegrana. Mary worked for the former Ladd Center for many years before becoming a school bus...
Betty Read Vincent
Apr 17, 2018
Betty (Read) Vincent, 86, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis Vincent for 66 years, who recently passed away in March. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Winifred (Owen) Read. Mrs. Vincent was employed by Kent County Hospital, Amtrol, and other local companies. She loved the...
Ryozo Glenn Kumekawa
Apr 16, 2018
Ryozo Glenn Kumekawa passed away on April 16, 2018. He was born in Yokohama, Japan and moved to San Francisco, California soon after. With the declaration of WWII, he was forcibly relocated to the Topaz Japanese-American Internment camp in the desert of Utah where he spent his high school years. After the war, and with the help of the...
James R. Briggs
Apr 14, 2018
James R. Briggs, 94, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully Saturday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Louisa (Browning) Briggs for 67 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William H. and Jessie (Smith) Briggs. His mother was a proud member of both the DAR and the Eastern Star...
Anne S. Ladd
Apr 12, 2018
Anne (Sweeny) Ladd, 86, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 12, 2018. She was the wife of the late John O. Ladd. Born in White Plains, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Gay) Sweeny. Anne was a graduate of Westerly High School and the University of Rhode Island....
Edward C. Maynard
Apr 11, 2018
Edward C. Maynard, 61, of North Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 11th. Born in North Scituate, he was a son of the late Joseph and Norma Maynard. Mr. Maynard has been employed by National Grid for over twenty years. He loved listening to music and being outside. He is survived by a son Paul Maynard and his...
Eva M. Greene
Apr 11, 2018
Eva M. Greene, 80, of Charlestown, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Greene, Sr. Born in North Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Eva (Moon) Leeming. Eva enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, and crocheting. She is survived by her children Fredrick Greene, Edward...
Blanche C. Jackson
Apr 9, 2018
Blanche Jackson, 92 of Providence, passed away Monday, April 9th. She was the beloved wife of the late Andrew L. Jackson. Born in East Providence, she was a daughter the late Land and Ida (Greene) Shavers. She worked at the John Hope Community Center and was a jewelry inspector for Bullova Watch. In her spare time she loved to...
Louise Salvio Pickart
Apr 9, 2018
Louise Salvio Pickart, 89, of Falmouth, MA, formerly of Kingston, RI, passed away on April 9, 2018. Beloved spouse of the late Stanley Pickart and devoted mother of Maureen McClure (James), Andrea, Robert (Anne), Dave (Gretchen), George, Christopher (Rachel Fletcher) and the late Cecile (Jennifer Rose). Grandmother of Adrian and Emma McClure, Elyse Pickart-Jain, Jana, Matt, Sarah, David, Greg,...
Clyde M. Macnie
Apr 9, 2018
Clyde M. Macnie, 83, of Narragansett, passed away Monday April 9th. He was the beloved husband of Margaret M. (Christie) Macnie; and brother of Everett Macnie. At his request, funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 245 Waterman St #306, Providence, RI 02906
Caitlin Doyle Farless
Apr 8, 2018
Caitlin Doyle Farless, 18, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Warwick, she was the beloved daughter of Keith Farless and Kathleen Doyle. Caitlin was a former student at Meeting Street School, and was currently a Senior at South Kingstown High School. She enjoyed sailing, music, and treasured the time she spent...
Ruth L. Goldsmith
Apr 7, 2018
Ruth L. Goldsmith, 90, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Goldsmith. Born in the Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Eleanor (Hodson) Muller. Before retiring to RI in 1991, Ruth and her family lived in Vernon, CT for nearly 40 years....
Barbara Phyllis Sekator
Apr 6, 2018
Barbara Phyllis Sekator, 84, of Wakefield, passed away Friday. She was the wife of the late Charles Sekator. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Milfred and Pearl (Reels) Champlin. Mrs. Sekator was employed at South County Hospital and Little Pearless Childrens Clothing Store. She was a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe where she...
Nancy A. Radmann
Apr 5, 2018
Nancy A. Radmann, 91, of Charlestown, passed away Thursday. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Radmann. Born in Closter, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Peter A. and Alice (DeBoer) Frosco. Mrs. Radmann worked for Flintkote, Inc. in New Jersey and then moved to Rhode Island where she was employed by the...
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