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Ann C. Johnson
Jan 3, 2025
Ann C. Johnson, 90, of Narragansett, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at South County Hospital. She was the loving wife of Robert J. Johnson. Born in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late John and Kathleen (Spillane) Coyle.
Whether you knew her as Ann, Mom, Mimi, or Mrs. J., you were...
William R. Rebh
Jan 3, 2025
William R. Rebh of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2025, two days shy of his 100th birthday. He was the devoted husband of Mary F. (Markle) Rebh.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his three children Kathleen Currie of Sarasota, Florida, William Rebh and his wife Doreen of South Kingstown, Rhode...
Margaret E. Cotter
Jan 3, 2025
Margaret Ellen Cotter, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Wakefield, Rhode Island, on the morning of January 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Maggie was one of twelve siblings. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Providence College.
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June V. Jarret
Dec 29, 2024
June V. Jarret, of Narragansett, passed away on December 29, 2024. She was married to Anthony L. Jarret for 41 years and was the proud Mother of Richard Lupino, Jr. (spouse Cara), Gina Lupino (Partner, Toriana Gurley), and Michael Lupino.
She also was Grandma to her beloved Grandchildren Nicholas and Siena. June was predeceased by...
Janet Anne Schofield
Dec 29, 2024
Janet Schofield, 79, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Born in Concord, Massachusetts on September 5th, 1945, she was the loving daughter of the late John and Jessie (Reska) Dzerkacz. Janet was the devoted wife of Harold “Harry” Schofield of Narragansett, RI for 55 years.
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Jane V. Potter
Dec 28, 2024
Jane V. Potter, 77, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Clinton H. Potter, Sr. for 56 years. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Cassius and Jane (Reels) Champlin.
Jane worked at CANE Child Development Center for...
Karen L. Thompson
Dec 26, 2024
Karen Dobelstein Thompson of Charlestown RI, daughter of the late Dr. Russell and E. Millicent (Porter) Dobelstein passed away December 26th, 2024.
Karen was an amazing person, with a heart like no other, who never back downed with whatever life threw at her.
She worked hard for her career traveling and...
Robert T. Garzilli
Dec 22, 2024
Robert T. Garzilli, 75, the son of the late Francesco and Filomena (Parillo) Garzilli passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
He is survived by his brother Richard and his sister-in-law Lucy (DiBiasio) Garzilli. He is also survived by his nieces Lisa Garzilli and Donna (Michael) Swain and his great nephews Brody, Matthew, Gregory,...
Robert F. Joy
Dec 20, 2024
Robert Francois Joy, 89, of South Kingstown, passed away on Friday, December 20th. Born January 12th, 1935 at South county Hospital, he was the loving son of the late Frank and Marion (Clifford) Joy.
Bob lived in South Kingstown most of his life. He graduated from South Kingstown High School in June 1953...
Margaret R. Kenyon
Dec 20, 2024
Margaret R. Kenyon, 81, of West Kingston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was the wife of the late Frederick Kenyon, Jr. Born in North Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Bertha (Tingley) North.
Margaret devoted her life to her family, helping...
Edward J. Gallagher
Dec 17, 2024
Edward Gallagher born on November 9, 1944 passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024 at Kent County Hospital. Edward was the beloved son of Joseph Gallagher and Lorretta Jones.
A skilled carpenter by trade, he dedicated his life to craftsmanship and took great pride in his work. Beyond his profession, Edward found joy in coaching...
Ralph G. Berker
Dec 17, 2024
Ralph G. Berker, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, surrounded by family and leaving behind a legacy of love. Born on December 25, 1946, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the beloved son of the late Ralph C. Berker Jr. and Virginia M. Berker (Daniels). He is predeceased by his younger brother, Guy R. Berker.
...John W. Miller
Dec 16, 2024
John W. Miller Jr., a devoted husband, passionate historian, and longtime marketing professional, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16th, at the age of 92. Born in Providence, RI, John moved with his family to Narragansett shortly after his birth, where he grew up and graduated from South Kingstown High School in 1950. He went on to study at...
Kevin F. Martin
Dec 12, 2024
Kevin F. Martin, 73, of Greenwich, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Bayview Rehabilitation at Scalabrini, North Kingstown, RI. Born in Bronx, New York, he was a son of the late Peter and Margaret (Gorman) Martin.
Kevin attended St. Helena Elementary and High School, Bronx, New York. He also received a...
Geraldine M. Addink
Dec 11, 2024
Gerri Addink (née Wynman), beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. She was 74 years old. Born on August 19, 1950, in Cork, Ireland, Gerri was the cherished daughter of Bernard and Kathleen “Pat” Wynman.
Gerri grew up surrounded by the beauty of her Irish homeland, which nurtured...
Carol D. Keenan
Dec 11, 2024
Carol D. Keenan, 83 of Gaspee Point Warwick, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Heber and Matilda (Reinhardt) Dunkle.
Carol was a barn manager for many years before retirement and an avid Therapy dog advocate, training her beloved...
Ellen Costanza
Dec 9, 2024
We are honoring our beloved mother, Ellen Costanza who peacefully passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Dunn and Elizabeth (Quigley) Dunn. Ellen was a graduate student of St. Mary Academy - Bay View.
Ellen was a Hostess...
Eugene Joseph Mcguinness
Dec 9, 2024
Eugene (Gene) Joseph McGuinness of Narragansett, RI, formerly of Lake Carmel, NY passed away on December 9, 2024, at South County Hospital in Wakefield, RI.
He was the son of the late Mary Ann and Andrew McGuinness. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, his daughters Megan (Gregg) Pencinger and Kelly (John) Slocum, his...
Alexander Edward Whitehead
Dec 8, 2024
Alexander E. Whitehead, 40, of South Kingstown, passed away on Sunday, December 8th. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut, he was the loving son of Bill and Debra (Parr) Whitehead. He is survived by a son he adored, Damian Whitehead of Charleston, South Carolina.
Funeral services will be private.
"My candle burns at...
Charyl Sherman
Dec 7, 2024
Charyl E. Sherman, 80, of Peace Dale, passed away Saturday, December 7th, 2024. She was the wife of the late Neal E. Sherman, Sr. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, she was the daughter of the late Grover Roberts and Norma Roberts (Bonner).
Charyl was a graduate of South Kingstown High School. She worked as a...
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