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John David Evans

John David Evans

Sep 18, 2017

John D. Evans, 83, of Narragansett, passed away Monday. He was the husband of the late Jean (Collier) Evans. Born in La Grande, Oregon, he was a son of the late Gerald and Mildred (Smith) Evans. Mr. Evans spent much of his life on the ocean. He served honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. After...

Rn Mary Lou Gallant

Rn Mary Lou Gallant

Sep 12, 2017

Mary Lou Gallant, RN, 56, of Wakefield, passed away with grace and peace at her home on Tuesday, September 12th, surrounded by love. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late David R. Dillon (Ret. Battalion Chief, PFD) and Helen (O’Neill) Dillon. Mary Lou is survived by her husband, James Gallant (Ret. DAC, PFD), whom she loved...

Clark Bridgman, Jr.

Clark Bridgman, Jr.

Sep 9, 2017

Clark Bridgman Jr., 87, of Wakefeld, RI, passed away September 9, 2017. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Joyce (Peck) Bridgman. Born February 10, 1930 in Springfield, MA to the late Clark and Marion (Jordan) Bridgman. Grew up in Evanston and Highland Park, IL. Attended the Taft School in Watertown, CT and graduated from Yale University in 1954...

Bruce S. Cronkite

Bruce S. Cronkite

Sep 8, 2017

Bruce S. Cronkite, 64, of Charlestown, passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2017 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was the husband of Morag Cronkite. Born in Fort Fairfield, Maine, he was the son of Carvell and Dolores Cronkite. Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter Lisa (Cronkite) Sinkler and son in...

Pasco C. Stanton

Pasco C. Stanton

Sep 8, 2017

Pasco C. Stanton, 57 of Westerly, passed away unexpectedly Friday. He was the son of the late Charles R. Stanton Sr. and Elizabeth R. (Champlin) Stanton. Pasco was a diehard Minnesota Vikings Fan. He was a proud member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. Pasco was a caring and selfless person, he opened his heart and home to many family...

Mary U. Pollart

Mary U. Pollart

Sep 8, 2017

Mary U. Pollart, 74, of Kingston passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Mary was the beloved wife of Gene. She is survived by their three children, Christopher, his wife Jennifer and their two children Maggie and Andy, Allyson, her two children Tim and Hannah and Michael and his wife Carissa. Born...

Jean S. West

Jean S. West

Sep 8, 2017

Jean S. West (Scott), 88, of Narragansett, passed away September 8, 2017. She was the wife the late Raymond M. West, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Warner and Bertha (Dean) Scott. Mrs. West was a receptionist for Dr. Mirman & Stein for 14 years before retiring. She was a member of the Indian...

James L. Northup

James L. Northup

Sep 6, 2017

James L Northup,72, of Palmetto Fla. and Wakefield RI, passed away Wednesday, September 6th, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Evelyn R. Northup, who were married for 52 years. He was the son of the late Henry B. Northup, Sr and Grace (White) Northup. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind his sister, Margaret Imondi...

Charlotte L. Brooks

Charlotte L. Brooks

Sep 5, 2017

Charlotte L. Brooks, 73, of Wakefield, passed on September 5, 2017. She was the wife of 52 years to William Brooks, Jr. Born in Providence, daughter of the late Eugene and Catherine (Leamy) DesMarais. She will always be remembered as a beloved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Besides her husband she is survived by her four daughters...

Clarence O. Jim Guy

Clarence O. Jim Guy

Sep 3, 2017

Clarence O. “Jim” Guy, 78, passed away Sunday, September 3rd. He was the beloved husband of Jane (Vibber) Guy for 61 years. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of the late Ralph A. and Helen (Campbell) Guy. Mr. Guy was employed by Simplex Time Recorder for 28 years, retiring in 1994. He had a passion for repairing...

Ann Marie Creamer

Ann Marie Creamer

Sep 3, 2017

Ann Marie Creamer, 91, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, September 3rd. She was the wife of the late James D. Creamer. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Francis J. and Margaret Collette (McCarthy) Curran. She is survived by five children, Mariann Hayward of Wakefield, Ann Marie Creamer of Narragansett, Patrick Creamer of Wakefield, James D....

Deidre A. Alves

Deidre A. Alves

Sep 1, 2017

Deidre A. Alves, 50, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, Sept. 1st. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of Katherine (Wilcox) Harris and the late Joseph Walmsley, and she was the step-daughter of the late Joseph Harris. Besides her mother, she is survived by three children; Chance A. Pates of North Kingstown, Chris Pates of South Kingstown, and...

Lloyd G. Knight

Lloyd G. Knight

Aug 26, 2017

Lloyd G. Knight, 77, of Charlestown, passed on August 26, 2017. Born in Narragansett, he was the son of the late Lloyd G. and Emily (Barbera) Knight. Mr. Knight was a truck driver for many years before retiring. He was a United Stated Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his children Deborah A. Knight, Lloyd G. Knight, and...

Dennis E. Hughes

Dennis E. Hughes

Aug 26, 2017

Dennis Edward Hughes of Narragansett, August 26, 2017 at the age of 97 passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born February 21, 1920 at home in Warwick, RI to John and Margaret (McCarthy) Hughes, the fourth of eleven children. He was the husband of the late Anna (Ruselvitz) Hughes for 56 years....

Richard D. Brearley

Richard D. Brearley

Aug 26, 2017

Richard D. Brearley, 83, of Narragansett Rhode Island, formerly of West Boylston Massachusetts, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Patricia (Quanstrom) Brearley, and father to Linda and Scott. Those who knew him will remember his body in motion, his ability to fix anything, his vast collection of tools and his...

William C. Bill Smith

William C. Bill Smith

Aug 24, 2017

William “Bill” C. Smith, 74, of Wakefield, passed August 24, 2017. He was the loving husband of 43 years to Lucille (Vellone) Smith. Born in North Kingstown, son of the late Charles and Marion (Mott) Smith. Bill lived his life near the water and enjoyed boating and quahoging for many years. He loved his family dearly and was a...

John A. Saugy

John A. Saugy

Aug 21, 2017

John A. Saugy, 83 of Narragansett, died August 21, 2017 with his loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Constance R. (Darcy) Saugy. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Julia M. and John E. Saugy, whose family founded A. Saugy & Company, a wholesale meat supplier in Providence. John graduated from...

Theresa P. Musselman

Theresa P. Musselman

Aug 19, 2017

Theresa P. Musselman, 96, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, August 19th. She was the wife of the late Dr. Glen G. Musselman, and companion of the late George Graham, formerly of Islip, NY. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giacomo and Carmina (DeCesare) Petrosinelli. Mrs. Musselman was a graduate of the St. Joseph’s Hospital School...

Dorothy A. Gallogly

Dorothy A. Gallogly

Aug 18, 2017

Dorothy A. Gallogly, 75, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of David H. Gallogly. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Eugene H. and Concetta (Petrarca) Robida. She was the beloved mother of Lori Ann Paliotti, Michele Dillon Black, Christopher and Stephen Dillon, and...

Roberta Scott Gardella

Roberta Scott Gardella

Aug 18, 2017

Roberta S. Gardella, 69, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Woonsocket, passed away at South County Hospital on Friday, August 18, 2017. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late S. Frederick and Catherine (Cummings) Gardella of North Smithfield. Roberta was a graduate of Boston University and the University of Maryland. She had a long career as a scientist for...

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