Tom Nerney
Mar 17, 2018
Tom Nerney, 76, of Wakefield, died on March 17, 2018, St. Patricks Day, which he referred to as a "Holy Day of Obligation." A prominent advocate for changes to Medicaid and Medicare, Tom shaped national and individual state long-term care policies developing the principles of self-determination and the affirmation of freedom and quality for individuals with disabilities. Tom leaves...
Christine Farr Tina Mascaro
Mar 17, 2018
Christine Farr Mascaro, always known as Tina, passed away at her home in Charlestown, Rhode Island on March 17, 2018. Tina, the daughter of Charlotte Rathbone Farr and Gilmore Lloyd Farr, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Tina grew up in Monson and Brookfield Massachusetts. Tina attended the Mary Burnham School in Northampton, Massachusetts, Miramar High School in Newport, Rhode...
Henry W. Mcgreen
Mar 17, 2018
Henry W. McGreen, 90, passed away, March 17, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Florence (Haxton) McGreen whom he married on May 18, 1953. He was the son of the late Dr. Thomas and Helen (Connery) McGreen. In addition to his wife, he is survived by nine children, Dr. Thomas H. McGreen and his wife Anna (Paliotta) McGreen...
Honor C. Reposa
Mar 15, 2018
Honor C. Reposa, 74, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Claire (Binns) Reposa. She was a member of the first graduating class from St. Francis School. She was a graduate of CCRI where she received her Associates in Nursing and was a practicing nurse for over 20...
Marian G. Harrall
Mar 14, 2018
Marian G. Harrall, 96, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday. She was the beloved wife of Ernest J. Harrall for 73 years. Born in Stirling, Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Alexander W.S. and Mary (Laird) Gardner. Mrs. Harrall served on the Bethany Home Board, was a member and past president of the Cranston Garden Club, and was...
Henry J. Bannister
Mar 10, 2018
Henry J. Bannister, 90, of South Kingstown, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was the beloved husband for 67 years of Dolores (Laurion) Bannister. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Richard and Lillian (Redmond) Bannister. Besides his wife he is survived by his children Paula Grey of Wakefield, Christopher Bannister of Hope...
Mary Louise Leduc
Mar 9, 2018
Mary Louise Leduc, 88, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 9, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Leduc, Sr. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of Anthony and Rose Mawry. Mary always enjoyed spending time wither her grandchildren, doing crossword puzzles, and gardening. She is survived by...
Michael P. Silva
Mar 7, 2018
Michael P. Silva, of South County, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2018. He resided for many years in Hope, RI and was the beloved son of the late Paul J. Silva and Jo Ann Silva of South County. Michael worked for twelve years at Toray Plastics where he enjoyed many friendships with co-workers. To his friends he shared...
Anthony Tony Dequattro
Mar 7, 2018
Anthony "Tony" DeQuattro, 74, of Narragansett, passed away on March 7, 2018. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louie DeQuattro and Louise (Verdelotti) DeQuattro. He is survived by his son Ryan A. DeQuattro, sister Angela Arundel; nieces Kimberly Arundel and Stephanie (DeQuattro) Ferland; nephews Louis DeQuattro, Jr., Mike DeQuattro and David A. Arundel; sister in...
Owen W. Krueger
Mar 5, 2018
Owen W. Krueger, 15 of Charlestown passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 5. Born in South Kingstown on July 16, 2002, he was the son of William and Samantha (Flint) Krueger. Owen was currently a student at Chariho High School and a member of CTC welding and ship fitting. Owen enjoyed hanging out with his friends, bon fires and...
Julia May White
Feb 28, 2018
Julia M. White, 92, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday. She was the beloved wife for 71 years of the late Raymond White, Sr. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Julia (Kinnecom) Whaley. Mrs. White was employed at the Kenyon Peace & Dye Mill for many years, and after retiring she enjoyed wintering...
Tj Williams
Feb 26, 2018
TJ Williams, 29, of Narragansett passed away unexpectedly on Monday. He leaves his son Jaxson Williams and his mother Amethyst ODonnell; his loving father Sammie D. Williams; his mother Julie E. (Riley) Newton and her husband Dean. He was the grandson of Birdie Williams and the late Samuel Williams, Frank Riley and the late Evelyn Riley; brother of Daneka...
David T. Pierson, Jr.
Feb 25, 2018
David T. Pierson, 82, of North Kingstown, and formerly of Wakefield, passed away Sunday. He was the companion of Barbara Pierson. He was predeceased by his first wife Patricia (Davis) Pierson and his second wife Janice (Mayes) Pierson. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late David T., Sr., and Margery (Smith) Pierson. Mr. Pierson was...
Harry David Boocock
Feb 24, 2018
Harry David Boocock, 68, of Kingston, Rhode Island, passed away on February 24, 2018. David was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on March 27, 1949, the son of the late Marion Thurber Boocock and Harry Boocock, and raised in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He attended Columbia University and the University of Rhode Island, playing tuba in the marching bands at...
John Cyrus Hoyle
Feb 23, 2018
John Cyrus Hoyle, 87, a lifelong Richmond resident, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Friday February 23rd. He was the beloved husband of Sallie (Stedman) Hoyle for 61 years. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Henry D. and Muriel (Kenyon) Hoyle. Mr. Hoyle retired from the New England Telephone...
Rosemary Prior Rn
Feb 20, 2018
Rosemary Prior RN, 76, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She was the beloved wife of 45 years to the late William J. Prior. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (McKiernan) Reynolds. Mrs. Prior was a graduate from St. Xavier Academy, she also received...
Carol E. Kindle
Feb 18, 2018
Carol E. Kindle (Lamphiere), 60, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018. She was the loving wife of Timothy A. Kindle. Born in South Kingstown, a daughter of Mary (Grinnell) Redden of Nebraska and the late Paul Lamphiere. Carol was a nursing assistant caregiver for many years before retiring; enjoyed crocheting, knitting, country music, gardening and growing...
A. Marion Rooney
Feb 16, 2018
A. Marion (McCarthy) Rooney, 92, of Naples Florida, and Narragansett RI passed away peacefully on February 16, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late William L. Rooney, a retired Providence Journal news photographer. They were married 65 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of late Jeremiah and Jane (Wrynn) McCarthy. She was the sister of the late...
Martha Dunn Decker
Feb 15, 2018
Martha Dunn Decker, 81, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, widow of Martin George Marty Decker, died peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2018; at South County Hospital, Wakefield, Rhode Island. Martha was born on December 24, 1936 in Oswego, New York, to Alice and Donald Dunn. She grew up in the small village of Mexico, New York, and spent her life...
Betty Ann Howard
Feb 15, 2018
Betty Ann Howard, 83, of Naples, FL and summer resident of Green Hill, RI, died February 15, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Howard for 59 years. Born in Mt Vernon, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. Lyden and Margaret M. (Meehan) Lyden. Betty, an avid tennis player, bridge partner,...
