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M. Louise Mello

M. Louise Mello

Mar 13, 2017

M. Louise Mello, 85, of Narragansett passed away on March 13, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert A. Mello. Surviving are five children, Roberta Hazelbaker, Rebecca Kelliher, Rachele Cameron, Stephen Mello, and Ramona Mello; ten grandchildren, Ryan Hazelbaker, Kristina Hazelbaker, Stephanie Kelliher, Robert Kelliher, Brendan Kelliher, Danielle Bronson, Dylan Sylvester, Renee Mello, Shaun Mello, and...

Heather S. Douglas

Heather S. Douglas

Mar 8, 2017

Heather S. Douglas, 53, much loved and treasured daughter of Robert and Janet Douglas of Richmond passed away Wednesday March 8, 2017. She was also the loving sister of Michael H. Douglas of Dunwoody, GA, and she was the granddaughter of the late Edwin and Florence Woodland and the late Roger and Marjorie Douglas. Heather was loved deeply and...

Peter A. Corrigan

Peter A. Corrigan

Mar 5, 2017

Peter A. Corrigan, 78, of Narragansett, passed away Sunday. He was the beloved husband of Nora Elizabeth (Wholey) Corrigan for 52 years. Born in Newburgh, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Francis (King) Corrigan. He graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY, the University of Notre Dame, and Columbia Teacher’s College....

Victoria R. O'Neill

Victoria R. O'Neill

Mar 5, 2017

Victoria R. O'Neill, 72 of South Kingstown, Rhode Island passed away Sunday March 5, 2017. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Born in Manchester, NH, Her family lived in several locations across the country before settling down in Bridgewater, MA. She attended the Howard School for Girls in West Bridgewater and graduated from Merrimack College in Andover...

Kenneth A. Mowbray

Kenneth A. Mowbray

Mar 4, 2017

Kenneth A. Mowbray, 59, of Charlestown, passed away March 4, 2017. He was the loving husband of Lori Mowbray. Born in Wakefield, son of Helen (Waldeck) Southland and the late William Mowbray. Mr. Mowbray loved to golf and was an avid collector of cars. He was a founding member of the Lincoln Johnny Lightning Racing Club, a Minnesota Vikings...

C. Stephen Dr. Szlatenyi

C. Stephen Dr. Szlatenyi

Mar 3, 2017

Dr. C. Stephen Szlatenyi, Jr., 65, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 3, 2017. He was the loving husband of Valerie (Ferrara) Szlatenyi. Born in Providence to the late C. Stephen and Roberta (Henry) Szlatenyi. Steve was a physician in the emergency department for Rhode Island Hospital and Kent County hospital many years. He...

Mary Lou Stanton

Mary Lou Stanton

Mar 3, 2017

Mary Lou (Helme) Stanton (Skygazer) of Hopkinton, R.I. died peacefully Friday, March 03, 2017 at South County Hospital. Mary Lou was born July 17, 1936 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. She was the wife of Philip Stanton and a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. She is survived by one son Earl C. Stanton of Hopkinton and two daughters...

Lois A. Smith

Lois A. Smith

Mar 1, 2017

Lois A. Smith, 87, of West Kingston, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday. She was the beloved wife of the late Rehuben B. Smith, Sr. Born in West Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Charles F. and Marion E. (Love) Tanner. She is survived by five children; Marilyn Rice of West Kingston, Barbara Bridges of West...

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...

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