E. Francis Mcgovern
Oct 3, 2017
E. Francis “Fran” McGovern, 89, of Narragansett passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was the husband of Carol Alice (Sherman) McGovern for 68 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John F. and Mary Hellen (Dalton-Harvey) McGovern. Mr. McGovern was the founding owner of McGovern Landscaping Inc. for 70 years. He worked for South...
Patricia J. Weeden
Sep 30, 2017
Patricia J. Weeden, 90, of Kingston, RI, died peacefully on Saturday Evening September 30th. Patricia was born in Singapore, Malaysia on November 6, 1926 to Frances and George Ballentine. She is survived by her daughter Penelope Curtis Bellew; son-in-law Kevin; and grandsons Joseph, Casey, and Conor. Patricia taught in the Textiles Department at the University of Rhode Island for...
Nakea Lance Gumbs-Perry
Sep 30, 2017
NaKea Lance Gumbs-Perry was born May 5 tb 1981 to Laguana Perry of the Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island and Lance A. Gumbs II of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in New York. “Kea,” or “Bro” as he was known to many, would ask everyone and anyone, “has anyone told you they loved you today?;” followed by, “well I’m...
Donald T. Baker
Sep 30, 2017
Donald T. Baker, 88, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Cecilia (Nowak) Baker for 59 years. Born in Attleboro, MA, he was the son of the late Henry H. and Bertha (Kay) Baker. He lived in Providence and Pawtucket, RI before moving to Cumberland, where he and his...
Charles Bill Evans
Sep 27, 2017
Charles “Bill” Evans, 77, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. He was the loving husband of Mary (Martella) Evans. Born in South Kingstown, son of the late Charles W. “Doc” Evans, Sr. and Mary C. (Follett) Evans. Bill was a part owner of the former Evans Market in Kingston and...
Alexander Blunt
Sep 20, 2017
Alexander Blunt, 23, of Wright Ave of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, a son of Jennifer D. Blunt of Wakefield. Alexander was a painter, avid skateboarder, and enjoyed listening to music and drawing comics. Besides his mother he is survived by a daughter, Saesha Blunt; his sisters Elizabeth...
Thomas Reels, Sr.
Sep 20, 2017
Thomas Reels Sr., 79, of South Kingstown, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017. He was the husband of Juanita (Sebastian) Reels. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Harry and Coriene (Thomas) Reels. Mr. Reels worked as a carpenter for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe and a...
Shawn Michael Hazard
Sep 20, 2017
Shawn M. Hazard, 38, of Narragansett, passed away on September 20, 2017. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of Lucille Hazard. Shawn was an avid sports fan, rooting for the Red Sox, NY Giants, and Celtics. He was always caring and found a way to help as many people as he could. Besides his mother he is...
Manuel A. Simoes
Sep 20, 2017
Manuel A. Simoes, 83, of South Kingstown and formerly of Cumberland, passed away Wednesday. He was the beloved husband of the late Filomena (Leal) Simoes. Born in the Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel R. and Maria (Augusto) Simoes, and he came to Rhode Island in 1953 at the age of 19. He is survived by...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
