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Donald T. Baker

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Deidre A. Alves

Deidre A. Alves

Sep 1, 2017

Deidre A. Alves, 50, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, Sept. 1st. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of Katherine (Wilcox) Harris and the late Joseph Walmsley, and she was the step-daughter of the late Joseph Harris. Besides her mother, she is survived by three children; Chance A. Pates of North Kingstown, Chris Pates of South Kingstown, and...

Lloyd G. Knight

Lloyd G. Knight

Aug 26, 2017

Lloyd G. Knight, 77, of Charlestown, passed on August 26, 2017. Born in Narragansett, he was the son of the late Lloyd G. and Emily (Barbera) Knight. Mr. Knight was a truck driver for many years before retiring. He was a United Stated Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his children Deborah A. Knight, Lloyd G. Knight, and...

Dennis E. Hughes

Dennis E. Hughes

Aug 26, 2017

Dennis Edward Hughes of Narragansett, August 26, 2017 at the age of 97 passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born February 21, 1920 at home in Warwick, RI to John and Margaret (McCarthy) Hughes, the fourth of eleven children. He was the husband of the late Anna (Ruselvitz) Hughes for 56 years....

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