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Alfred P. Arnold

Alfred P. Arnold

Jan 28, 2018

Alfred P. Arnold 94, beloved husband of the late Marie (Berry) Arnold, passed away peacefully January 28, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born in Cranston, Rhode Island, September 26, 1923, he was the son of the late Archibald and Elizabeth (Rose) Crabb. He served his country in the US Army during WW II. He was a career mechanic and...

Lorenzo M. Smith

Lorenzo M. Smith

Jan 27, 2018

Lorenzo M. Smith, 33, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. Born in Newport, he was a son of Paula Whitford and Harold Smith. He is survived by two children, a daughter Shylynn Smith and Anthony Pates Smith, both of Wakefield; two brothers Shane Ford of Wakefield and Earl Massey of Warwick; four sisters, Monique Perry of Narragansett, Nakiesha...

Emma Margery Brown

Emma Margery Brown

Jan 27, 2018

Emma Margery Brown, 21, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2018. Born in South Kingstown, she was the loving daughter of Scott M. and Jennifer (Dougherty) Brown. Emma was an extremely outgoing and loyal person. She was an energetic worker always there to lend a helping hand. She enjoyed horseback riding, going to the beach, and shopping....

Kim M. Hazard

Kim M. Hazard

Jan 27, 2018

Kim M. Hazard, 62, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27th. She was the beloved wife of Nelson Hazard, Sr. for 45 years. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of Wilbur and Jean Marie (Reels) Stanton. Mrs. Hazard was the Matriarch of her family, siblings, the Narragansett Indian Tribe, and the South Kingstown Community. She...

Ann M. Thomas

Ann M. Thomas

Jan 21, 2018

Ann M. Thomas, 73, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018. She was the wife of the late Robert B. Thomas. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Roland J. and Waneta M. (Bath) Verrier. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Apponaug Pentecostal Church and she also volunteered at the Apponaug Christian...

Thomas A. Dick Cahir

Thomas A. Dick Cahir

Jan 20, 2018

Thomas A. "Dick" Cahir, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2018. He was the husband of Mary M. (McCaffrey) Cahir for 40 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late John and Ann (Geever) Cahir. Dick was an employee for Uniroyal Rubber Co. for 40 years before retiring; a Korean War Army Veteran; a communicant of...

Harry G. Hajian

Harry G. Hajian

Jan 18, 2018

Harry G. Hajian, 89, of Narragansett, Professor Emeritus of CCRI, passed away Thursday. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Chaput) Hajian for 64 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Kevork and Margaret (Derderian) Hajian. He was a graduate of Classical High School and Providence College. He later earned a Masters degree in Chemistry....

Dolores Willehema Langlais

Dolores Willehema Langlais

Jan 18, 2018

Dolores W. Langlais (Kittell), 84, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Roger A. Langlais, Sr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Henry and Hjordes (Weekman) Kittell. Cory enjoyed knitting, baby sitting, singing, playing cribbage and word puzzles. She is survived by her...

Christine A. Hosley

Christine A. Hosley

Jan 18, 2018

Her daughters Tracy Silvia, Jenn Warren, & Mindy Trudell would like to thank Hope Hospice of Wakefield for their extended, compassionate care of Chris Hosley during her journey as she gained her wings. Chris asked, if you'd like to honor her, please pay it forward. Donations can be made to Hope Hospice of Wakefield 143 Main St. Wakefield, RI...

James J. Hey

James J. Hey

Jan 17, 2018

James J. Hey, 67, of South Kingstown, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late John Ashton and Elizabeth Grace (Maddren) Hey. Mr. Hey was a veteran of the United States Army. He had a love for cars. He is survived by his daughter Amanda Anne-Law Hey of Coventry,...

William T. O'Hara

William T. O'Hara

Jan 16, 2018

William T. O'Hara, passed away peacefully at his Wakefield home on January 16, 2018. His wife Barbara (Bobbi) was by his side. Bill was born in New Haven, CT on September 3, 1932. He received a bachelors degree from Trinity College (Connecticut) and law degrees from Georgetown University and New York University. He held honorary doctoral degrees from Mount...

Claire Frechette Mahoney

Claire Frechette Mahoney

Jan 14, 2018

Claire Frechette Mahoney, 89, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 14, 2018, surrounded by the love and prayers of her four children and her husband Jack. She was the daughter of Oscar and Elizabeth Frechette. Claire grew up in Pawtucket, with her brother Oscar, and her sisters Phyllis and Doris. Unknowingly at that time she lived one...

Dawn Joyce Nelson

Dawn Joyce Nelson

Jan 11, 2018

Dawn Joyce Nelson (Olson) On Thursday, January 11, 2018, Dawn Nelson, loving wife, mother and sister passed away peacefully at their multi-generational family home in Saunderstown, RI at the age of 75. A native of Merrill, Wisconsin, Dawn attended the Bellin Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Green Bay, graduating as a Registered Nurse. Dawn also developed into an...

Cameron Sisson Gardner, Jr.

Cameron Sisson Gardner, Jr.

Jan 10, 2018

Cameron Sisson Gardner Jr. Son of Cameron Sisson Gardner Sr. and Margaret Macfarlane Gardner. Our Dad passed away peacefully on January 10, 2018. He was born in Pawtucket on January 27, 1934. Moved to The Park House Inn in Matunuck in 1938 and at the age of 4 would ride out the great 38 hurricane. Unbeknown to him this...

Richard A. Warford

Richard A. Warford

Jan 10, 2018

Richard A. Warford, 65, of Wakefield R.I., passed away Wednesday, January 10th, at Morton Plant Hospital, in Clearwater Florida. Rick was the husband of the late Susan D.G. Warford and father of his beloved sons Matthew and Lucas and daughter-in-law Paula. Rick was born in Newark, NJ to John and Doris Warford and was the brother of John Warford...

Sherri Grinnell Moorehead

Sherri Grinnell Moorehead

Jan 7, 2018

Sherri Grinnell Moorehead, 56, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Moorehead. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Tacie (Winsor) Grinnell. She was a Bus Aside for the Town of South Kingstown. Besides her husband, she is survived a sister Helen DelSanto of Wakefield; a...

Neil Richard Pierson

Neil Richard Pierson

Jan 3, 2018

Neil R. Pierson, Sr., 77 of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, January 3rd. He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia L. (Stedman) Pierson. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late David, Sr. and Margery (Smith) Pierson. Mr. Pierson was employed at South County Sand & Gravel for many years, until retiring. He is survived...

Charles F. Doyle

Charles F. Doyle

Jan 2, 2018

Charles F. Doyle,69, of Wakefield, passed away on January 2, 2018 at South County Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Janet A. (Bishop) Doyle for 48 years. Born in Providence, Charles was the son of the late J. Frank Doyle and Helen (Winn) Doyle. He was the brother of the late J. Joseph Doyle...

Catherine S. Smith

Catherine S. Smith

Jan 1, 2018

Catherine “Kitty” Smith of Perryville, devoted mother and loving wife of the late Sibley Smith, died Saturday in South Bay Manor, Peace Dale. She was 98 years old. Born on Christmas, 1911, in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (Shannon) Sisk. A long-time South Kingstown resident, Kitty was an accomplished pianist, artist and...

Louis J. Valois

Louis J. Valois

Jan 1, 2018

Louis J. Valois, 91, of Narragansett, departed this life on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Ellen T. (Rainville) Valois. Born in Manville, RI, he was the son of the late Joseph and Blandine Valois. Lou graduated from Mount St. Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI. He served as a Technical Sergeant...

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