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Brian W. Lague

Brian W. Lague

Apr 24, 2017

Brian W. Lague, 47, of Narragansett, passed away Monday. Born in Warwick, he is survived by his father and his wife Stephen and Karen Lague of Wakefield, and his mother and her companion, Nancy Hannon and Robert Potter of Matunuck. Brian served honorably in the United States Navy as a submariner. He graduated from Narragansett High School and during...

Steven Card

Steven Card

Apr 19, 2017

Steven Card, 65, formerly of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Alan and Dolores (Northup) Card. He enjoyed fishing and riding his bicycle. He is survived by two sisters, Jennie Cooke and Brenda Galli, both of Charlestown; and two step-brothers, Darcy Northup of North Kingstown and Ace Northup of Ohio....

John Justin Bell

John Justin Bell

Apr 19, 2017

John Justin Bell, of Malden, Massachusetts, unexpectedly passed away on April 19, 2017. John was born in Wakefield, Rhode Island, on March 30, 1969. He graduated from South Kingstown High School. He went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree from Marlboro College and a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Boston College. John married Cheryl Harwood on July 11, 2009....

William L. Bill Rooney

William L. Bill Rooney

Apr 17, 2017

William "Bill" L. Rooney 90, resident of Naples Florida, and Narragansett Rhode Island, and former resident of Warwick Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2017. He was the beloved husband of A. Marion (McCarthy) Rooney for 64 years. He was the son of the late William and Amelia Rooney. Bill was a News Photographer for 40 years...

David Collier Batroukha

David Collier Batroukha

Apr 17, 2017

David C. Batroukha, 56, of South Kingstown, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017. He was the son of Nina L. Collier of Kingston and the late “Dean” Batroukha. Besides his mother, he is survived by his sister, Susan A. Mondelo of Rockville, MD; two nephews, Max and Gus Mondelo and a niece, Nina Mondelo. Visiting hours Thursday, April...

Edmond Emile Mailloux

Edmond Emile Mailloux

Apr 15, 2017

Edmond E. Mailloux, 85, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was surrounded by his family. Ed was born in New Bedford, MA a son of the late Albert and Jeanne (Ouellette) Mailloux. He was the beloved husband of Marjorie L. (Camara) Mailloux for 61 blessed years. Ed was a Korean War Army vet and...

John J. Clark, Iii

John J. Clark, Iii

Apr 15, 2017

My wonderful husband of 30 years was a son and a brother, a fantastic dad, a son-in law, an uncle, a cousin and a friend, loved by so many! John was a student, a waiter, a chef, a musician, a cab driver, a policeman, a business man, and most recently worked the shows at Foxwoods, a job he absolutely...

Helen M. Nerney

Helen M. Nerney

Apr 13, 2017

Helen M. Nerney, of Coventry, CT, previously of Narragansett, RI, and Franklin MA, died peacefully at Windham Hospital in Windham, CT, on April 13, surrounded by her loving family. She was 95. Helen married the love of her life, Raymond Nerney Sr., in 1942. The Nerneys lived for many years in Cranston, RI, before relocating the family to Franklin,...

Thomas P. Shortall

Thomas P. Shortall

Apr 11, 2017

Thomas P. Shortall, 86, of Narragansett, passed away Tuesday He was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Jacques) Shortall, who passed away in 2011. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Thomas F. and Elizabeth (Fahey) Shortall. Mr. Shortall grew up in the Mt. Pleasant section of Providence and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School....

David Joseph Tyrrell, Jr.

David Joseph Tyrrell, Jr.

Apr 7, 2017

David J. Tyrrell, Jr., 84, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. He was the husband of Elizabeth L. (Dufault) Tyrrell for 57 years. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late David J. Tyrrell, Sr. and Dorothy (Carney) Tyrrell. Mr. Tyrrell was employed by New England Telephone Co. for many years before retiring and was a...

Noreen Cecilia Mccrossen

Noreen Cecilia Mccrossen

Apr 7, 2017

Noreen Cecilia McCrossen, 83, of Saunderstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Friday, April 7, 2017. She was the wife of Richard G. McCrossen. Born in Roslyn, New York to the late Charles and Eileen M.F. (McCabe) Clerkin. Noreen was an accomplished equestrian know especially for her skills in fox hunting along with her beloved horse BJ. During...

John C. Stedman

John C. Stedman

Apr 4, 2017

John C. Stedman, 84, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 4, 2017. He was the loving husband of 61 years and high school sweetheart of Jane (McCullough) Stedman. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late William E. and Emily (Nye) Stedman. John was a graduate of South Kingstown High School....

William R. Smith

William R. Smith

Apr 4, 2017

William R. Smith, 82, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, April 4th. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late William and Della Smith. He is survived by three children, Stephen D. Smith of Wakefield, Donald W. Smith of Seekonk, MA, and Karen Lee Boyd of South Carolina; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be...

Charles H. Allen

Charles H. Allen

Apr 3, 2017

Charles H. Allen, 80, of Hopkinton and formerly of Cranston, passed away Monday. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Gladys (Parkin) Allen. Mr. Allen became a member of the Dunn’s Corner Community Church, Presbyterian a few years ago, and truly loved attending weekly services at his church. He is survived by three...

Stanley S. Williams

Stanley S. Williams

Apr 2, 2017

Stanley S. Williams, 89, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday April 2nd. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Dimon) Williams for 17 years, and the late Sallie (Joyce) Williams. Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Seymour and Wenna (Sears) Williams. Mr. Williams was an accountant who assisted university and colleges with federal grants including, Tufts...

Kathleen Elaine Mullins

Kathleen Elaine Mullins

Apr 1, 2017

Kathleen E. Mullins, 65, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, April 1st.. She was the beloved wife of the late Bryan E. Mullins. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Morrow) Pearce. Mrs. Mullins was employed by the State of Rhode Island at the Former LADD School and then by General Dynamics prior...

Shirley Theresa Sherman

Shirley Theresa Sherman

Mar 31, 2017

Shirley Theresa Sherman, 89, of Westerly, passed away on March 31, 2017. She was the wife of the late Maurice Sherman. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (McKenna) Hagelstein. Shirley will always be remembered for her devotion to her special needs son Glenn and was a great mother. She was a fan...

Rae Ellen Trottier

Rae Ellen Trottier

Mar 31, 2017

Rae Ellen Trottier, 51, of Saunderstown, passed away surrounded by her family on March 31, 2017. She was the loving wife of Michael Trottier. Born in Middleboro, MA, she was the daughter of Raymond and Diane (Cooper) Parent. Rae was known for her love of gardening and her many crafts. She received her Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from...

Lillie Frances Disalvo

Lillie Frances Disalvo

Mar 31, 2017

Lillie Frances DiSalvo, 95, of Victory St., Wakefield, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late Albert P. DiSalvo. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Amando and Lauretta (Lepore) Pisani. Lillie was a beautician and owned her own shop since 1946, retiring at the age of 85....

Aline Y. Lefebvre

Aline Y. Lefebvre

Mar 26, 2017

Aline Y. Lefebvre, 75, of North Kingstown, and formerly of Cumberland, Narragansett, and Charlestown, passed away Sunday. She was the beloved wife of Joseph C. Lefebvre, Sr. for 56 years. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Langlois) Bedard. Mrs. Lefebvre was formerly employed by Standard Romper in Pawtucket until her marriage...

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