Obituaries

Dec 16, 2016

Edward J. Casey, 76, of Charlestown, passed away Friday. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Storti) Casey for 51 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John F. and Mary K. (Murray) Casey. After retiring from United Parcel Service, he found his true passion in life. He became the essential and reliable neighbor to...

Dec 15, 2016

Sara Brady Whitright, 75 of Hopkinton, Former Narragansett Town Councilwoman and First Female Narragansett GOP Chairperson. Sara went to be with her Lord on December 15, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William F. Whitright, Sr. and mother of Shannon Noel Whitright, Tara Noel Whitright Ray and William F. Whitright, Jr.; nanna...

Dec 15, 2016

Sophie Carpenter (Mongillo), 72, of Wakefield passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2016. Born in Southington, CT, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary (Pelcher) Mongillo. Sophie was a cook at the University of Rhode Island for many years before retiring; was an avid bingo player; enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and spending time on...

Dec 15, 2016

Laurence (Larry) W. O’Rourke, 55, of Wakefield, Rhode Island died Thursday, December 15, 2016. He was born in Washington, DC, a son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Craven) O’Rourke. Mr. O’Rourke graduated from St. Dunstan’s Day School, Providence, Rhode Island, in 1980. After graduation he joined the United States Coast Guard, serving on the USCGC Swivel in Rockland,...

Dec 15, 2016

Jeffrey A. Opalka, 43, of Charlestown, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday December 15th. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of Elnora (Cottrell) Opalka of Wyoming and the late Paul Opalka. He is survived by a daughter, Taryn Opakla of Charlestown, his grandparents, Roger and Katherine Foster of Charlestown, two brothers, James Prucha Opalka of Westerly and Daniel Prucha...

Dec 14, 2016

Lorien A. Murray (Petteys), 43, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at home. She was the wife of James A. Murray for 13 years. Born in Niskayuna, NY, she was the daughter of Dennis A. Petteys of Talkeetna, AK and Mary A. Fulton of Wakefield. Lorien had many close friends and family. Despite her illness, Lorien...

Dec 13, 2016

Daniel F. Shea, 85, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday. He was the beloved husband of the late Joanne (Cline) Shea. Born in Fall River, MA he was a son of the late Daniel and Cecilia (Driscoll) Shea. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1953. He served honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict....

Dec 11, 2016

Malonni "Lonni" Robinson of South Kingstown, RI passed away Sunday evening December 11, 2016. She was the beloved daughter of Casaundra Robinson, granddaughter to Rhonda and Leisha Robinson, Great granddaughter to Sylvia Sampson and niece to her three uncles Marcus, Nicholus, and David Robinson all of South Kingstown. Malonni is also survived by her great-great grandmother Vina Johnson. As...

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....