Obituaries

Dec 9, 2016

ARCHIBALD BELMONT KENYON, JR., 89, passed away at South County Hospital in Wakefield, Rhode Island, on December 9, 2016. Archie, as he was known, was the son of the late Elsie (Smith) and Archibald B. Kenyon, and brother of the late M. Thelma Kenyon. For over 60 years, he practiced law, first in Providence, and then, for nearly 50...

Dec 6, 2016

Andrea A. Thayer, 65, of 42 Granite St., Westerly, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at South County Hospital in Wakefield after a short illness. Andrea, the daughter of the late Silas Warren and Eleanor (Crandall) Thayer, was born on June 5, 1951, at South County Hospital. She was a graduate of Chariho Regional High School, Class of...

Dec 6, 2016

Kathryn M. Beaudreau (Turano), 85, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She was the wife of the late Robert R. Beaudreau. Born in Westerly, a daughter of the late Charles P. Turano, Sr. and Nellie (Altimano) Turano. Mrs. Beaudreau was a secretary for the University of Rhode Island for many years before retiring. She was a...

Dec 6, 2016

Marjorie A. Donnelly, 81, of Green Hill, passed away Tuesday. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Donnelly. Loving mother of Kelly Ann Gordon and her husband Edward Michael, Joseph T. Donnelly, Terrence P. Donnelly and his wife Eileen and Mary Elizabeth Boivin and her husband Mark; sister of John Cunniff and the late Robert Cunniff; grandmother...

Dec 6, 2016

Everett E. Stedman passed away peacefully on December 6, 2016, he had just celebrated his 90th birthday October 25. He is survived by loving family, friends and a bicycle community that will never forget him. Everett was the valedictorian of his graduating class, a Veteran of WWII, a boater, gardener, and photographer, but most of you will remember him...

Dec 4, 2016

Orian A. Archambault, 76, of Narragansett passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at home. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Field) Archambault for 52 years. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Orian and Marguerite (DesLauriers) Archambault. Orian was a Certified Public Accountant running his own accounting practice for almost 30 years, with a...

Dec 4, 2016

Edith Mary Boisclair, of Wakefield, 99, passed away Sunday. Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Napoleon and Elizabeth (Roy) Boisclair. Miss. Boisclair was employed at the University of Rhode Island for 20 years retiring in 1979. She enjoyed painting landscapes. She is survived by a nephew, Paul Costanza of Wakefield, and nieces, Paulette Benson...

Dec 1, 2016

Aina E. Wadensten, 84, of Charlestown, passed away peacefully Thursday. She was the beloved wife of Theodore “Ted” Wadensten for 58 years and the daughter of the late Karl and Anne Warnstrom. Besides her husband, she is survived by her two children, Karl Wadensten, his wife Kymberly of South Kingstown, Linda Wadensten of Charlestown and five grandchildren. Aina and...

Nov 28, 2016

64, of Wakefield, RI, passed away on November 28, 2016 following an extended illness. He was the beloved husband of 35 years of Lynn (Lillibridge) Stanton. He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Stanton of Waterloo, NY and four sons, Luke C. Stanton of Wakefield, Zachary J. Stanton and his wife Hillery of Bradford, RI, Nathaniel R. Stanton and...

Nov 26, 2016

Richard M. Weiss, 70, of Narragansett, passed away Saturday, November 26th. He was the beloved husband of Sharon Webster for 40 years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Malcolm and Margaret (Parisi) Weiss.

Mr. Weiss was employed in the restaurant service industry for many years.

Besides his wife he...

Nov 26, 2016

Richard M. Weiss, 70, of Narragansett, passed away Saturday, November 26th. He was the beloved husband of Sharon Webster for 40 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Malcolm and Margaret (Parisi) Weiss. Mr. Weiss was employed in the restaurant service industry for many years. Besides his wife he is survived by his beloved dog,...

Nov 24, 2016

Patricia C. Salisbury (Cottrell), 85, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016, at home. She was the wife of the late Frank E. Salisbury. Born in South Kingstown, a daughter of the late John Jessie and Helen Huldah (Smith) Cottrell. Mrs. Salisbury was an insurance underwriter for the Patron’s Fire Insurance Company for many years before retiring....

Nov 21, 2016

Rosemary C. Cain, 89, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016. She was the wife of the late J. Lincoln Cain, MD. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Kelly) Cotter. Mrs. Cain was a graduate of Pembroke College and Simmons College in Boston where she obtained her master’s...

Nov 18, 2016

Betty (O’Donnell) Kane, beloved wife of 62 Years of the late Austin P. Kane, died on November 18 after a long illness. Born in Providence on October 4, 1928 to the late Howard J. and Isabel (Reynolds) O’Donnell, Betty attended St. Mary’s School-Broadway. Betty graduated from Rhode Island State College (URI) in 1950. While there she was President of...

Nov 18, 2016

Brother Michael G. Dundin, F.S.C. of Providence, Rhode Island died peacefully Friday, November 18, 2016 after more than 5 years at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft, New Jersey. Brother Michael graduated from St. Augustine School (Fruit Hill) in 1955, LaSalle Academy in 1959. He excelled in long distance running at LaSalle on both the track and cross country...

Nov 16, 2016

Judy Wright, 76 passed away at her home on November 17th. She joins her father and mother Ernie and Erpha as well as her brothers Steve and Jim Coburn in eternal peace. Ms. Wright is survived by her children, Jeff and Julieann Wright. Also surviving are her 4 grand children, Jenna, Kelsie, Ben and Grace. Judy Wright was a...

Nov 13, 2016

Gloria Dragon Cronin, "Aunt Go-Go" 91, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully on November 13, 2016. She was the wife of the late James F. Cronin. Born in Providence to the late Paul A. and Maude W. (South) Dragon. Gloria worked as a buyer at the Navy Outpost in Quonset, RI and as the front desk receptionist at the...

Nov 12, 2016

Tracy K. Frazer-Girasole, 53, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, November 12th. She was the loving and devoted daughter of the late Grenville N. and Ruth E. (Knowlton) Frazer. She leaves behind “The love of her life”, David G. Girasole, two German shepherds Ava and Raylan, two parrots, Roxy and Bella; a beautiful step daughter, Cheylsea (Girasole) Kimball; a brother...

Nov 6, 2016

Marion Marceau of Cards Pond Road Wakefield, Rhode Island, died on November 6th, 2016 surround by her loving family. Marion peacefully passed at her home in Matunuck overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean she so enjoyed. Originally from Fair Lawn section of Pawtucket, daughter to Victor & Irene Oliver. She attended Bryant University and received her Master’s in Counseling from...

Nov 6, 2016

Charles “Jack” Hamilton, Jr., 85, was called home after a brief illness, to our Heavenly Father Sunday November 6th, in Brandon, FL, surrounded by his wife of 60 years Marilyn T. (McNulty) Hamilton and his four daughters. Born in Wakefield, he was a son of the late Charles J., Sr. and Edith E. (Babcock) Hamilton. Besides his wife he...