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Doris A. Mercier
Apr 4, 2018
Doris A. Mercier, 81, of Charlestown, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Mercier and the late Joseph Flesia, Jr. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Miles and Amy (Segar) Babcock. She had previously worked for Electric Boat, Metlife, and the Town...
Barbara Ann Brown
Apr 3, 2018
Barbara Ann Brown (Cooper), 79, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at South County Hospital. She was the wife of Charles S. Brown. Born in Grafton, MA, a daughter of the late Alton and Bernice (Bertrand) Cooper. Mrs. Brown was a secretary for the University of Rhode Island for many years before retiring and a member...
Kimberly Macdonald Gorman Tasich
Apr 3, 2018
Kimberly MacDonald Gorman Tasich, 55, of South Kingstown, sadly was taken too soon, but surrounded by her loving family and friends. Kim loved deeply and was loved deeply as a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and forever friend. She is survived by her beloved parents Olinda and Alexander MacDonald; her beautiful children Samantha Gorman, Cassandra Tasich, and Jacob Tasich; her...
Victor Robert Allienello
Apr 2, 2018
Victor R. Allienello, 87, of Narragansett, formerly of East Providence, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018. He was the husband of Charlotte A. (Kennedy) Allienello for 63 years. Born in East Providence, a son of the late Pasquale and Laura V. (Kopke) Allienello. Mr. Allienello was the president of East Providence Fuel Oil Co. for many years before...
Peter F. Pescatello
Apr 2, 2018
Peter F. Pescatello, 76, of Wakefield, formally of Pleasant Street in Westerly, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018. Born and raised in Westerly, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Anna (Lorello) Pescatello. Peter worked for the State of Rhode Island Highway Department for 25 years. He enjoyed spending his time with his family. He...
Michelle A. Sebastian
Apr 1, 2018
Michelle A. Sebastian, 58, of Mashantucket, CT, lost her battle with dementia Sunday April 1st, 2018, at home. She was diagnosed in 2013 and fought hard through the most horrible disease in existence. She was the beloved wife of Mark A. Sebastian for 17 years. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of Malcolm and Marilyn (Boyer) Stone...
Edward L. Parr, Jr.
Apr 1, 2018
Edward L. Parr, Jr., 95, of Barrington, passed away Sunday, April 1st. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian R. (Burdick) Parr. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Edward L., Sr. and Madeline (Layfield) Parr. He was a member of the St. Andrews Lodge # 34 AF & AM. He is survived by...
Cheryl A. Brown
Mar 30, 2018
Cheryl A. (Stock) Brown, 70, of Narragansett, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 30 after a brief illness. Born June 16, 1947 in Rochester, NY, Cheryl was the wife of the late John T. Brown, Sr and daughter of the late Irene F. (Stachowski) Stock Cheryl was a loving, caring, compassionate and loyal person to her family and...
Joseph S. Allen
Mar 30, 2018
Joseph S. Allen, 63, of Narragansett, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 30, 2018. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of Jane (Segar) Allen of South Kingstown and the late Richard Allen. Joe was a graduate of South Kingstown High School. He was a commercial fisherman on the Linda Marie out of Pt. Judith. He always enjoyed...
Mary D. Gormly
Mar 27, 2018
Mary D. Gormly (DeCubellis), 89, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. She was the wife of the late John F. Gormly, Sr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Antonio and Adeline (Perotti) DeCubellis. Mrs. Gormly was a secretary for the former Uniroyal Company for 22 years and then the University of Rhode Island retiring...
Maurice C. Passeroni
Mar 27, 2018
Maurice C. Passeroni of Wakefield passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the age of 61. He will be lovingly remembered by his two sons, Matthew and Alexander Passeroni, his former wife, Karen (Tinaro) Passeroni, his two sisters, Claudette Downey and her husband J. Michael, and Suzanna Judson and her husband Malcolm, as well as...
Francis Dick Vincent
Mar 27, 2018
Francis "Dick" Vincent, 87, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday. He was the beloved husband of Betty (Read) Vincent for 66 years. Born in the Hillsgrove Section of Warwick, he was a son of the late Roderick and Flora (Fortier) Vincent Mr. Vincent was a lifelong Marine and earned the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3. He was a...
Denise E. Carlson
Mar 26, 2018
Denise E. Carlson (Tameo), 65, of Narragansett, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 26, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence T. Carlson. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Jean Daigle and the late Gerald Tameo. Denise graduated from Hope High School with the Daughters of the American Revolution Award. She also graduated with honors from...
Dawn M. Perry
Mar 24, 2018
Dawn M. Perry, 60, of Kingston, passed away Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Othonial and Mildred (Robinson) Perry. Dawn was a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, she enjoyed watching her favorite team the Chicago Bears and Law and Order. She enjoyed traveling, music and spending time with...
Claire L. Crudele
Mar 24, 2018
Claire L. Crudele, 85, of Coventry, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. She was the wife of 63 years to Robert L. Crudele, Sr. Born in Pawtucket, daughter of the late Louis and Yvonne (Rogers) Lefebvre. Claire was an avid reader, crafter, and enjoyed playing cards and games with her family and making teddy bears and butterflies. She...
Janice Elizabeth Ann Brown
Mar 22, 2018
Janice Elizabeth Ann Brown (Clowes), 62, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018. She was the beloved wife of 39 years to Richard Brown. Born in Islington, London England, she was the daughter of Ellen (Atkins) and the late Reginald Clowes of Little Hallingbury, England. After teaching for one year, Janice moved to the United States and...
Bonnie L. Mack
Mar 22, 2018
Bonnie L. Mack, 75, of Matunuck Schoolhouse Rd, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 22, 2018. She was the wife of the late Russell O. "Spud" Mack. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of Mercy (Lanphere) Page. Besides her mother she is survived by her sons Dwayne, David, Donald, and Douglas Mack; eight grandchildren; and her sister Mary...
John H. Richmond, Jr.
Mar 20, 2018
John H. Richmond, Jr., 75, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Russell) Richmond. Born in South Kingstown, a son of the late John H. Richmond, Sr. and Georgette (Smith) Richmond. Mr. Richmond was a self-employed welder and heavy equipment mechanic. He enjoyed auto racing and tractor pulling. He...
Pauline C. Belisle
Mar 19, 2018
Pauline C. Belisle, 83, formerly of Woonsocket, passed away Monday March 19, 2018. She was the beloved wife for 53 years to the late Euclid "Spud" Belisle Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Blanche (Aubin) Tellier. Mrs. Belisle was a hairdresser for many years before retiring. She loved the ocean and enjoyed going...
Robert S. Dworacek, Sr.
Mar 18, 2018
Robert S. Dworacek, Sr., 73, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Sarah (Gould) Dworacek for 50 years. Born in Bellmawr, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Alfred and Veronica (Reinhart) Dworacek. Mr. Dworacek was employed by Northeast Refrigeration for many years, and also had worked at...
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