Virginia M. O'Brien
Jul 27, 2016
Virginia M. O'Brien, 88, of Wakefield, died Tuesday. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald F. O’Brien, who she married in 1947. Born at Ft. Adams in Newport, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Browning) Conley. Mrs. O’Brien was employed as the University of Rhode Island for many years, retiring in December of...
Pasquale Prata, Jr.
Jul 24, 2016
Pasquale Prata, Jr., 88, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016, twelve days after his beloved wife Gilda H. (Tammetta) Prata. They would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Monday July 25th. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Pasquale, Sr. and Immaculatta (Calise) Prata. Mr. Prata was a Service Manager for Benny’s Home...
Robin H. Burrows-Mello
Jul 23, 2016
Robin H. Burrows-Mello, 60, passed away from ovarian cancer on Saturday, July 23rd surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Paul M. Mello; loving mother of Julie, Lauren and Anne, and a second mother to their partners Jarrett, Nate and Andy. She was also a second mother to Claire Ghan, who she loved dearly. Born...
Louis Colavecchio
Jul 22, 2016
Louis Colavecchio, 92, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday, July 22 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Grace (Corso) Colavecchio for 44 years; father of Louis V. Colavecchio, MD and his wife Susan Taft-Colavecchio, MD; grandfather of Louis V.T. Colavecchio; brother of the late Angelina Houde and...
Beverly Irene Noka
Jul 21, 2016
Beverly I. Noka (Hazard), 74, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. Born in Westerly, a daughter of the late Herbert E. and Iola P. (Whitford) Hazard. Beverly was a C.N.A. at the former Allen’s Nursing Home for many years before retiring. She is survived by her children, Parrish Noka and his wife Judy of West Warwick,...
Gardner Sherm Sherman
Jul 21, 2016
Gardner L. “Sherm” Sherman, 86, of Wakefield, passed away, Thursday July 21, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Mildred “Millie” (Smith) Sherman for 60 years. Born in South Kingstown on March 16, 1930, he was a son of the late Rowland L. and Elizabeth (Teft) Sherman. Mr. Sherman was the owner of Sherm’s Plumbing Company for...
Margaret Louise Pater
Jul 17, 2016
Margaret Louise Pater, 77, of Charlestown, died Sunday. Born in Cambridge, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Martha (Annheiter) Henry. Mrs. Pater worked in the Special Education Department for the Narragansett School System for over twenty years, retiring in 2001. After retiring, she enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and taking them to various fishing...
Kevin Bruce Stanton
Jul 17, 2016
Kevin Bruce Stanton, 63, of Charlestown, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. “Liz” (Pellerin) Stanton. Born in South Kingstown, a son of Mark D. Stanton of West Warwick and the late Mary E. (Hazard) Stanton. Kevin was a shell fisherman for many years before retiring. He served his country proudly as...
Audrey J. Bourbonnais
Jul 16, 2016
Audrey J. Bourbonnais, 77, passed away on July 16, 2016, with the same courage, grace, faith and dignity with which she lived her life surrounded by her devoted family. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Richard J. Bourbonnais. Born in Providence RI, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Giordano) White. She...
Ida Rose Signorelli
Jul 14, 2016
Ida Signorelli, 96, of Wakefield died Thursday. She was the wife of the late Frank Signorelli. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. She is survived by a son, James Signorelli and his wife Sharon of Seattle Washington; and two sisters, Rita Cuda and Julia Pucci, both of Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, July 20th at...
Gilda Helen Prata
Jul 12, 2016
Gilda H. Prata (Tammetta), 87, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Pasquale Prata, Jr. for 63 years. Born in Carlstadt, NJ, a daughter of the late Marino and Angelina (Marratioti) Tammetta. Mrs. Prata was a beautician and then a transporter at Kent County Hospital for 15...
Edna M. Colby
Jul 8, 2016
Edna M. Colby (O’Conner), 85, entered into eternal rest Friday, July 8, 2016. Born in Pawtucket, she was the wife of the late Lewis A. Colby and the daughter of the late Daniel and Esther (Smith) O’Connor. She was the mother of Lewis A. Colby, Jr. and companion Elizabeth of Martha’s Vineyard, MA and Michael D. Colby and wife...
Mark Lawrence Phelps
Jul 7, 2016
Mark L. Phelps, 55, of North Kingstown, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at home. Born in South Kingstown, a son of the late Bristol R. and Helen C. (Quinn) Phelps. He was a graduate of South Kingstown High School and a sales associate for Stop & Shop. He is survived by his brothers, Dennis and Matthew Phelps...
John Thomas Whitford, Ii
Jul 6, 2016
John T. Whitford II, “Jack”, 70, of Peace Dale, died on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, after a brief illness. Born in Wakefield, he was the son of the late Faith C. (Card) and John T. Whitford. He is survived by his sister Judith W. Adams of Narragansett; his best friend, William P. Babcock and his Godson, Christian Babcock both...
Douglas Alan Smith
Jul 6, 2016
Douglas Alan Smith, 61, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday July 6, 2016. Born in Boothbay Harbor Maine. He was the son of Irene Reicker Smith and the late Pastor Donald F. Smith. He spent his entire career as custodian with the Narragansett school system. He loved the kids and was known by thousands as an encourager in over 40...
Kenneth G. Kaye
Jul 6, 2016
Kenneth G. Kaye, age 73, the son of Nathan G. Kaye of Ashaway, died suddenly on July 6. He was a longtime resident on Tomaquag Rd where he owned and operated Kaye Research Laboratories. He was member of Chi Fraternity at URI and a Vietnam War Veteran. He is survived by his sister Joyce K. Luzzi, her two daughters,...
Robert L. Wilke
Jul 6, 2016
Robert Wilke, 91, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday at home. He was the husband of the late Janice (Anderson) Wilke. Born in Saunderstown, he was a son of the late John and Audrey (Barrett) Wilke. Mr. Wilke was the Owner of Wilking Studio in Wakefield, until retiring. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and...
David A. Bates
Jul 6, 2016
David A. Bates, 73, of Peace Dale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. At the time of his passing, he was resting comfortably at home surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband for 48 years of Jane (Davis) Bates. David will be remembered for his selfless demeanor, an incredible sense of humor, and loving appreciation for...
Joseph Leonard Rowe
Jul 5, 2016
Joseph Leonard Rowe, 68, of Charlestown, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016. He was the husband of Janice C. (Ayotte) Rowe. Born in Springfield, MA, a son of the late Leonard and Edith (Cote) Rowe. Joseph was a chef for many years before retiring. He is a US Marine veteran serving in Vietnam and a recipient of the Purple...
Thomas Rieser
Jul 4, 2016
Thomas Rieser Social Worker, Mentor, Friend Thomas Croasdale Rieser, 72, of South County, died Monday, July 4, 2016 after a long illness. Thom was the son of the late Marie and Mark Rieser of Narragansett, RI. Thom was born in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1943 and lived there until 1958 when the family relocated to Rhode Island. He was a...
