Obituaries

Mar 9, 2025

Jonathan Gray Newman passed away peacefully at home in Exeter, RI, on March 9, 2025, on his 73rd birthday. Born on March 9, 1952, in Winchester, MA, he was the son of Gray B. and Marjorie M. (Murray) Newman. He was the devoted husband of Sherry A. R. Newman for 50 years.

He grew up...

Mar 8, 2025

George A. Carr, 90, of West Kingston, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at South County Hospital. Born in Richmond, RI, he was the son of the late Orin and Lillian (Rose) Carr. He was married to Susan E. Richmond Carr and had seven children together.

George was an Army veteran. He worked at Kenyon...

Mar 7, 2025

Margaret Iris Nedwidek, a beloved matriarch, passed away on March 7, 2025. She was an exceptional mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Iris was born and raised on a small farm in Holly Ridge, North Carolina. Her beauty, warmth, and spunk caught the attention of Captain Raymond Nedwidek, Marine Corp, stationed at Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. They...

Mar 7, 2025

Katherine B. Nelson, 101, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday, March 7, 2025 at Elderwood of Scallop Shell.

She was the wife of the late Col. William Nelson. Born in Stonington, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late James and Katherine (Willard) Oliver. She was the sister of the late Margaret (Peggy) Kendzierski.

Mar 6, 2025

Bruce Erickson, 82, of Narragansett, RI, passed away on March 6, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Born in Pawtucket, RI, to John and Doris Erickson, Bruce attended Pawtucket West High School before going on to study at Dean Junior College and the University of Rhode Island, eventually earning his MBA from Bryant...

Mar 4, 2025

Richard, “Roger” Wister Randolph, 63, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loved ones on March 4th, 2025.

Roger was born on August 8th, 1961 to Jane Campbell Hogg and Richard Norris Randolph in Providence, Rhode Island. He and his parents lived in New York City during his childhood, but...

Mar 4, 2025

Patricia A. Tucker, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025 at the Lakeside Nursing & Rehabilitation in North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late Harry B. Tucker. Born and raised in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Eva (Sanders) Cook.

She is survived by her...

Mar 3, 2025

Angel J. Mumford (“A.J.”) of South Kingstown, is now surrounded by God’s own heavenly angels who have called him home after only 20 short years. He is survived by and sorely missed by his loving parents, Karen S. Hogan & Richard E. Hogan, as well as his grandmother, Janice Snow, his “Aunt” Kiki and “Uncle” Ed, and countless other...

Mar 2, 2025

Jonathan Dean Parker, 55, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025 at the South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born in Key West, Florida to Naval Commander Richard L. Parker and Doris Marilyn Parker, Jon spent most of his childhood in North Kingstown,...

Mar 2, 2025

April M. Emmott, 71, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday March 2nd. Born in South Kingstown to her loving parents Joseph and Barbara (King) May. She was the devoted wife to Bob Emmott for 46 years.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter...

Feb 28, 2025

Charles Gerard Brady, age 100, of Duxbury, Massachusetts and Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025 at South County Hospital. He was the son of the late John E. Brady and Josephine A. (Murphy) of Weymouth, Massachusetts, and brother to the late John Jr., Ethel and Mary.

Charlie graduated from Weymouth High...

Feb 26, 2025

Robert J. Gamble, 82, of Narragansett and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26th. Robert, known to all as “Bob”, was born in 1943 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to his loving parents, the late John Gamble and Rose Gink. He was the loving father to Robert Gamble Jr. and devoted husband to Frances (Maggio) Gamble for 57...

Feb 24, 2025

Mary Grace Yemma, 101, passed away on February 24, 2025. She was the wife of the late Raymond Yemma and the daughter of the late Gaetano and Pasqualina (Mastrostefano) Faella. Born in Providence, she grew up in Wakefield, RI attending Peace Dale Elementary School and graduating from South Kingstown High School in 1941.

She held...

Feb 22, 2025

Leatrice M. Calabro, 92, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Salvatore M. Calabro. Born in Coventry, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Villari.

Leatrice cherished time with her family, especially her grandchildren, often...

Feb 21, 2025

Linda Reed Harvey, 81, of South Kingstown peacefully passed away on February 21, 2025.

Linda graduated from South Kingstown High School in 1961. She pursued her passion in the administrative field at the University of Rhode Island for 25 years, before retiring. She continued her career after retirement from the University as a legal assistant...

Feb 19, 2025

Dorothy Welch Records, 86, of Wakefield passed away at home on February 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Dottie, as she was known by all, was the cherished wife of Robert Records for 64 years. Born on October 15, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Martina Welch and devoted sister to the late Fred,...

Feb 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Lee (Whitney) McLaughlin, who peacefully passed away at home at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of Robert V. McLaughlin for 72 years.

Born on January 12, 1932, in Taunton, MA, Nancy was the daughter of the late William and...

Feb 17, 2025

Jane Victoria Cooley- Fayerweather, 81, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away on Monday, February 17th. Born in South Kingstown, RI to her loving parents, the late Maurice and Margaret (Reels) Fayerweather. She was married to the late William B. Cooley.

Jane worked as a CNA for 9 years at the Bannister House in Providence, RI....

Feb 16, 2025

Susan Pennock Kermes, age 88, of South Kingstown, RI, died peacefully at home on February 16, 2025. While her final years were marked by a series of health challenges, she was sustained through hard times by a trademark fight and feistiness that never flagged. Despite these difficulties, Sue spent her last days surrounded by family, in great spirits, and...

Feb 14, 2025

Antonio “Jay” Joseph Sciola, Jr., 91, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 14th, 2025. Jay was the beloved husband of Barbara J. (Baton) Sciola. Born in Peace Dale, Rhode Island, Jay was the son of Antonio Sciola, Sr. and Lucy (Angrisani) Sciola.

Besides his wife, Jay leaves...