Jeffrey Alan Curtis
May 29, 2017
Jeffrey A. Curtis, 57, of Narragansett, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. He was the husband of the late Anne (Kovats) Curtis. Born in Warwick, a son of Benjamin R. Curtis, Jr. of South Kingstown and the late Mary E. (Smythe) Curtis. Jeffrey worked in the automotive service industry for many years before retiring; was a U. S....
Donald H. Spears
May 27, 2017
Donald Hardy Spears died on Saturday, May 27, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. He chose to spend his final days at home surrounded by family. He joins his parents, Joseph M. and Mildred R. (Hardy) Spears, and brother Joseph M. Spears. He is survived by older sister Eleanor Dove, and two younger sisters, Muriel Tinsley, and Shirley...
John L. Woodruff
May 27, 2017
John L. Woodruff, 92, born in Pawtucket and a resident of Narragansett for over 60 years passed away May 27, 2017. John was married to Isabel (Walker) Woodruff for nearly 70 years. John was a man of vision, an entrepreneur, and never afraid to work hard. He was a highly skilled lace weaver, lobsterman/fisherman, builder, and good friend to...
Noreen A. Casey
May 25, 2017
Noreen A. Casey, 75, of Narragansett, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Casey, Jr. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Robert W., Sr. and Norah Reynolds) Thatcher. Mrs. Casey graduated from Pawtucket West High School in 1960. She enjoyed travelling extensively and had resided in...
Selma Schlossberg Kroll
May 23, 2017
Selma (Schlossberg) Kroll, 95, passed away on May 23, 2017. She was a long time resident of Warwick and later East Greenwich. Her daughters Elizabeth (Wakefield, RI) and Deborah (Madison, WI), and cherished granddaughter, Julia (Boston) mourn her passing, but they know that Selma and Harry are meeting up on the first tee. Selma was preceded in death by...
Agnes M. Nana Gray
May 22, 2017
Agnes M. Gray "Nana", 95, of South County passed away on May 22, 2017 surrounded by close family. Known to many as Nana or 'Nana Banana' by her beloved grandchildren, she is survived by her two son's George and Richard Gray and her daughter in law, Mary Jane (Serpa) Gray, as well as her 10 grandchildren and 6 great...
Donald B. Neill
May 20, 2017
Donald B. Neill 76, of Charlestown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Baum Neill. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John B. and Thelma (Mann) Neill. Donald was a retired Millwright welder, a member of Local 94. Besides his wife he is survived by...
John Gemma
May 18, 2017
John Gemma, 70, of Charlestown, passed away Thursday in Boston, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Bean) Gemma. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Louise (Carlone) Gemma. Mr. Gemma was a Juvenile Corrections Officer for the State of Rhode Island retiring in 2002. He was a member of...
Anne W. Brennan
May 18, 2017
Anne W. Brennan, 48, of Providence, Rhode Island, beloved daughter of Noel-Anne and James Brennan of Peace Dale, RI, died suddenly on May 18, 2017, at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. She was born in Providence on March 15, 1969. She graduated from Rocky Hill School in East Greenwich, RI in 1987, from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin...
Rita I. Vachon
May 17, 2017
Rita I. Vachon, 95, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday at home. She was the wife of the late Walter Vachon. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter do the late Antonio and Clara (Lecuyer) Faucher. Mrs. Vachon was the owner of Vachon Cake Decorating Arts & Supplies in Peace Dale for several years, retiring in 1976. She...
Wayne Andew Johnson
May 15, 2017
Wayne A. Johnson, 68, Peace Dale, died on Monday, May 15 at 3:55pm, from injuries sustained in a sudden tragic fall. Wayne was born Feb. 7, 1949 in Canton, Massachusetts. Early on he was a commercial fisherman and lobsterman in Galilee, Rhode Island. He attended the University of Rhode Island and earned his Bachelor and Masters degrees there. Wayne...
Peter M. Gaudio
May 15, 2017
Peter M. Gaudio, 66, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 15, 2017. Peter was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Daniel and Mary (DalMolin) Gaudio. He graduated from Stamford High School and earned a master’s degree from Providence College. He worked at Clairol, Inc., in Stamford, then later as a social worker for the...
Maurice L. Tucker, Jr.
May 14, 2017
Maurice L. Tucker, Jr., of Charlestown, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Hascup) Tucker for 56 years. Born in Wakefield, he was the son of the late Maurice L., Sr. and Stella (Stone) Tucker. He was a graduate of South Kingstown High School. Mr. Tucker was a textile worker for many...
Eleanor T. Gray
May 11, 2017
Eleanor T. Gray, 79, formerly of Charlestown, passed away Thursday. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late George and Caroline (Bradley) Tyrrel. Mrs. Gray was employed at the University of Rhode Island for many years, retiring in 1999. She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Gray Swensen of Narragansett and Karen Duey of South Kingstown; a...
Roger Pearson
May 10, 2017
Roger L. Pearson, 80, of Lee Ann Drive, Narragansett, a retired faculty member of Providence College, passed away on Wednesday, May 10. He was the husband of Catherine Winfield Pearson. Born in Boston, MA, son of the late William M. and Eleanor (Luke) Pearson. Mr.. Pearson was raised in Providence where he attended Saint Michael’s School and graduated from...
Steven Rob Maguire
May 10, 2017
Steven R. Maguire, 62, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was the husband of Janice (Surber) Maguire for 41 years. Born in Columbia, SC, a son of the late Dan Maguire and Nancy (Gemmer) Dolan. Mr. Maguire was a chef at Christie’s of Newport Restaurant for many years before retiring and after retirement he was...
Jean L. Tudder
May 8, 2017
Jean L. Tudder of Severna, Park, MD, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late A. Paul Tudder. Born in Allentown, PA. and raised in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Judge George and Mrs. Kathleen Atkins. Mrs. Tudder was a graduate of Cedar Crest College, where she achieved...
Regina M. Goodwin
May 7, 2017
Regina Russell Goodwin, 88, died peacefully Sunday at her beloved Matunuck home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Francis X. Goodwin, Sr. Born in Providence into a proud Irish family, the daughter of the late Henry C. and Helen T. (Grady) Russell. She was a graduate of Holy Name School and St. Xavier...
James F. Coach Deffley
Apr 30, 2017
James F. "Coach" Deffley, 90, of Narragansett, passed away Sunday April 30th. He was the beloved husband of Mary C. (Dolan) Deffley, for 67 years. Born and raised in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late John, Sr. and Johanna (Spas) Deffley. Jim attended La Salle Academy from 1941-1944 where he played basketball for 3 years, football for...
Robert F. Frye
Apr 29, 2017
Robert F. Frye, 68, of South Kingstown passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was the loving husband of Candace (Nash) Frye. Born in Springfield, MA, son of the late Joseph T. and Ruth E. (Lamb) Frye. Bob was a lover of the beach and boating. He was an avid fan of the Yankees,...
