Obituaries

Dec 6, 2024

Barbara Dyer O’Malley 96, of Narragansett, formally of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully at South County Hospital on December 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Heaven now has a new angel. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel (Riley) Dyer. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late William O’Malley.

Dec 4, 2024

John C. Desmarais, 44, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late John JD Desmarais and Cynthia (Standeven) Desmarais.

He is survived by his children, Damian, Jayson, Camryn, Lincoln and Natalie, a sister Katie Desmarais, beloved nephew Gavin Casey, partner Bethany McGuire,...

Dec 3, 2024

Richard S. Hazard, 89, of South Kingstown, passed away on Tuesday, December 3rd. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Reginald and Pearl (Stanton) Hazard.

Richard was a proud Air Force veteran, played minor league baseball with Detroit Tigers, one of the first black referees/umpires in the state of RI. He...

Dec 3, 2024

Louise B. Beaufort, 77, of Marco Island FL and South Kingstown, passed away on December 3, 2024. She was the wife of the late Raymond R Beaufort. Born December 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Stella Dumas.

She leaves her children Jacqueline (Robert) DeBlois and John Beaufort; grandmother to Beau...

Dec 2, 2024

William “Bill” Dickinson passed away peacefully Monday, December 2, 2024 overlooking Narragansett Bay. He lived 83 wonderful years and the joys of his life were his wife Miki, his children Chris & Betsy and his grandchildren Maddy & Will. Born in Pittsfield, MA, he studied Industrial Engineering and earned his MBA at the University of Connecticut and then served...

Dec 1, 2024

Ronald Otis Brown, 70 of Wakefield passed away peacefully on December 1st, 2024. He was the son of the late Otis Brown and Mary Elizabeth (Healy) Brown and brother to the late Brian Brown. Ron graduated from South Kingstown High School and took classes at the University of Rhode Island. He worked for Weatherking Pools and then at Electric...

Nov 29, 2024

Helen M. Sisson, 98, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, November 29, 2024. She was the wife of the late Frederick B. Sisson. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Myrtle Stedman.

Helen was known for her sense of humor. She had taught herself...

Nov 26, 2024

David L. Caswell, 84, of South Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born and raised in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, he was the loving son of the late Horace and Ella (Clarke) Caswell. He was the devoted husband to his late wife Anna (Brison) Caswell for 52 Years.

David served in the...

Nov 26, 2024

Matthew Kiehnle, 40, of Narragansett, passed away on November 26, 2024. Born in Hartford, CT and grew up in East Granby, CT, he was the son of James and Barbara Kiehnle.

Matt earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Hartford and his master’s from Quinnipiac University. He later went on to work for Unite...

Nov 26, 2024

Paul S. Knowles, Jr., “Stu” passed away peacefully at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence Tuesday, November 26, 2024 due to injuries he suffered in a fall in his home. Born at South County Hospital April 10, 1938, he was the son of Paul S. Knowles, Sr. and Frances (Elkey) Knowles of Narragansett.

Stu...

Nov 25, 2024

Donald E. Hammond III, 78, of Richmond passed away on November 25, 2024. He was born in Providence to the late Donald E. Hammond, Jr. and Verna (Campbell) Bachelder and was the stepson of the late Charles W. Bachelder. He leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend, Ronda Hammond, with whom he shared 50 years. Don is survived...

Nov 25, 2024

Rita R. Notarantonio (Dolce), 94, of Narragansett and formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully Monday, November 25, 2024. She was the beloved wife for 62 years of the late Joseph A. Notarantonio, Sr. Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenico A. and Bianca T. (Campatelli) Dolce.

Rita loved spending...

Nov 24, 2024

Shirley Anne Utterback, 99, died November 24 at home in West Kingston, RI surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Raleigh Emerson Utterback. Born November 14, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Mary Lynne (Deetken) Brasie and Arthur Robert Caughey.

She and her family moved...

Nov 23, 2024

Miriam A. Campbell, 80 of Charlestown, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the loving wife of Philip D. Campbell. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Salvatore J.P. Turco and Miriam (Adair) Turco.

Besides her husband, she is survived by...

Nov 22, 2024

Linda Ann Gaess

January 21, 1943 – November 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Ann Gaess on Friday, November 22, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on January 21, 1943, in Dumont, New Jersey, Linda was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, known for...

Nov 21, 2024

Robert Edwin McCreanor died at his home in Narragansett, Rhode Island on November 21. He was 82 years old.

Born on June 24, 1942 in the coal mining town of Glouster, Ohio to Robert William McCreanor and Agnes (nee Vessalo) McCreanor, he lived for much of his early childhood with his paternal grandparents, John McCreanor...

Nov 20, 2024

Barbara A. McElroy, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the Bayview Rehabilitation at Scalabrini in North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late Thomas P. McElroy. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Hall) Haven.

Barbara worked as a secretary for the Providence School...

Nov 19, 2024

Helen G. Nisbet (Drummond), 92, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was the wife of the late Adam S. Nisbet. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Helen (Law) Drummond.

Helen was an executive secretary for Blue Cross for 24 years before retiring.

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Nov 18, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Thayer, 80, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, after a brief battle with Leukemia. She was the daughter of the late Chester Thayer and Susie (Jacques) Thayer. She is preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Thayer.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Wakefield and a faithful member of...

Nov 18, 2024

Dr. John Martin Grandin, 84, of Wakefield, Rhode Island and Ocean Park, Maine died on November 18, 2024, from Lewy Body Dementia. He was the son of the late Hartley Grandin and Ruth (Olsen) of Holden, Massachusetts. John is survived by his wife, Carol of 59 years, his son Peter and wife Jenn, grandchildren Ashley, Abbey, and Ethan. He...