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Robert William Fiske

Robert William Fiske

Feb 28, 2017

Robert William Fiske, 71, of Charlestown, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was the husband of Cheryl K. (Fay) Fiske for 50 years. Born in Worcester, MA, a son of the late Richard and Anna (Subolosky) Fiske. Mr. Fiske was a mill wright for Raytheon Corp. for many years before retiring. He enjoyed working with wood and...

James J. Mccormick

James J. Mccormick

Feb 27, 2017

James J. McCormick, 78, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Monday, with his children by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa “Terry” (Susi) McCormick. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Catherine (Sherlock) McCormick Mr. McCormick graduated from La Salle Academy in 1956, the University of Rhode Island...

Edward F. Baker, Jr.

Edward F. Baker, Jr.

Feb 26, 2017

Edward F. Baker, Jr., 82, of Charlestown, passed away at home on Sunday. He was the husband of Gail (Allen) Baker and the late Dolores (Albrecht) Baker. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Edward F. Sr. and Margaret Baker. Mr. Baker was employed for the Hostess Company of 33 years and after retiring he...

Jacques De Laporte, Sr.

Jacques De Laporte, Sr.

Feb 25, 2017

Jacques de Laporte, Sr., 93, of Wakefield, passed away on February 25, 2017. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Munkittrick). Born in Paris, France, he was the son of the late Bernard and Nicole (Bellet) de Laporte. Jacques arrived in the USA from France in 1948. He then started a decorative textile firm Kay Dee Handprints which...

Antonetta S. Petrus

Antonetta S. Petrus

Feb 25, 2017

Antonetta S. Petrus, 93, of Narragansett, passed away Saturday. She was the beloved wife of the late John L. Petrus, Sr. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Grillo. Mrs. Petrus retired from the University of Rhode Island and she enjoyed crocheting. She is survived by two sons, John L. Petrus, Jr....

Patrick E. Muli

Patrick E. Muli

Feb 24, 2017

Patrick E. Muli, 74, of Westerly R.I. formerly of Wallingford and Meriden, CT. died peacefully, Friday February 24, 2017 at L & M Westerly Hospital, surrounded by his family. Pat was born in Meriden August 30, 1942, to Pasty D. Muli and Anna (Samolik) Muli . He was a graduate of Horace C. Wilcox Technical School. He went on...

Robert K. Neill, Sr.

Robert K. Neill, Sr.

Feb 19, 2017

Robert K. Neill, Sr., 80, of Wakefield, and formerly of Pawtucket, passed away Sunday, February 19th. He was the beloved husband of Nancy E. (Howard) Neill for 58 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late John B. and Thelma (Mann) Neill. Mr. Neill was employed by the Newman Crosby Steel Company for 30 years and...

Dorothy A. Mclaughlin

Dorothy A. Mclaughlin

Feb 18, 2017

Dorothy A. McLaughlin, 94, of Palmer, MA, passed away Saturday. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter McLaughlin. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Ann (Troy) Morgan. Mrs. McLaughlin enjoyed music and singing. She sang in church choirs and had her own radio show during the 1940’s in Bridgeport CT.,...

Hope Hall Tukey

Hope Hall Tukey

Feb 17, 2017

Hope Hall Tukey, 93, of Gravelly Hill Road in South Kingstown, passed away on Friday, February 17 at South County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William P. Tukey, to whom she was married for 63 years. Hope was born on July 22, 1923 in North Providence, the daughter of Rev. Charles M. Hall and Ruth...

Jonathan Simler Maguire

Jonathan Simler Maguire

Feb 17, 2017

Jon Simler Maguire "Jonny B. Goode", of Charlestown Rhode Island and Ft. Myers Fl passed away at home on February 17th the age of 71 after a one year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born March 16, 1945 in Manchester, Ct. son of the late Henry and Florence Simler Maguire. Jon was married to his beloved wife and companion JoAnn...

Jules P. Seigel

Jules P. Seigel

Feb 16, 2017

The irascible Jules Paul Seigel 85, of Englewood Florida and Peace Dale, RI died on February 16 in Englewood, Florida. He was born as Jules "Yussi" Siegel on October 10, 1931 in Liberty, NY where he grew up raised by relatives as he was orphaned at a young age and only spoke Yiddish until attending kindergarten. He was the...

Ellen B. Morrissey

Ellen B. Morrissey

Feb 15, 2017

Ellen Bresnan Morrissey, formerly of Smithfield, RI, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2017. Born on May 26th, 1967, she was a devoted mother of Timothy and Olivia Kaminski, of Narragansett, RI. Beloved daughter of Joseph and Virginia Morrissey of Charlestown, RI. Cherished sister of Joseph and Susan Morrissey of Smithfield, RI, Kevin Morrissey, Kerry Morrissey, Brian and Mary-Ellen...

Jeannette M. Deluca

Jeannette M. Deluca

Feb 14, 2017

DeLuca, Jeannette M. (DiSalvo), 69, of Matunuck School House Road, Wakefield, died Tuesday at home. She was the wife of James H. DeLuca Jr. Born in Wakefield she was the daughter of the late Louis and Amelia (Signorelli) DiSalvo. Jeannette lived her entire life in Wakefield. She worked for a short time at the University of Rhode Island pharmacy...

Helen T. Sweeney

Helen T. Sweeney

Feb 12, 2017

Helen T. Sweeney, 79, formally of Narragansett where she lived for many years until moving to Mount Dora, FL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Helen was the wife of Robert Sweeney of Mount Dora FL. Born in Providence, RI on October 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Kathrine Fallon; sister of...

Irene M. Alexander

Irene M. Alexander

Feb 10, 2017

Irene M. Alexander, 75, of Charlestown, passed away Friday. She was the wife of the late Paul Alexander. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Mulvey) Demus. Mrs. Alexander was a self-trained artist and she enjoyed gardening, and bird watching. She is survived by a son and his wife, Robert and Laurie Pearce...

Isabel L. Stanton

Isabel L. Stanton

Feb 9, 2017

Isabel L. Stanton, 92. of Westerly, passed away Thursday. She was the wife of the late Courtland C. Stanton, Jr. Born in Westerly, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Jane (Young) Perry. Mrs. Stanton was a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia A.(Stanton) Sampson of Westerly and Debbie P....

Thomas G. Suprock

Thomas G. Suprock

Feb 9, 2017

Thomas G. “Tom” Suprock, died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 9th. He was the beloved husband of Susanne Suprock. Born in Baden, PA on June 18th 1950, he was the son of the late George and Louise Suprock, brother to the late David Suprock and John Suprock. He was a dedicated family man and friend,...

Ruth E. Goudailler

Ruth E. Goudailler

Feb 8, 2017

Ruth E. Goudailler, 94, of Wakefield, and formerly of Warwick, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She was the wife of the late Frank W. Goudailler. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late George and Edith (Marriott) Bleisch. Mrs. Goudailler was employed by the Industrial National Bank as a Teller and Teller Manager from the 1970’s...

Shirley M. Miller

Shirley M. Miller

Feb 5, 2017

Shirley M. Miller, 94, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at home. She was the beloved wife of Benjamin W. Miller for 71 years. Born in Waltham, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Annie (Howard) Matson. She graduated from Newton, MA High School and was a Dental Assistant in the Boston area as...

William Alexander Gardner

William Alexander Gardner

Jan 29, 2017

WILLIAM ALEXANDER GARDNER Beloved father & husband William Gardner, 90, passed away peacefully on January 29th at his home that he shared with wife Susan Parker Gardner in Westerly. He was the son of Mary and Alec Gardner of Scotland. Will enjoyed a full life with two wonderful wives and four loving children. He and his first wife, Nancy...

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