Marjorie Coffin
Jul 2, 2016
Marjorie Coffin, 93 of Wakefield, passed away Saturday. She was the wife of the late Harold F. Coffin. Born in Auburn, MA, she was a daughter of the late Carl P. and Selma (Anderson) Larson. Mrs. Coffin served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, achieving the rank of Corporal. She was a Food Service Supervisor...
Mary Elizabeth Mcconnell
Jun 30, 2016
Mary Elizabeth McConnell, 86, passed away June 30, 2016. She was the wife of the late James F. McConnell, Jr. Mary lived in California with her Sister Dorothy Bostic and her husband Elmer Bostic for the past 24 years. She was the mother of Lillian Jencks, Carol Mercado, Debra Paolino, Robert McConnell, the late James, William, and Michael McConnell;...
Ann Catherine Winters Mcgill
Jun 29, 2016
Ann Catherine (Winters) McGill, 95, beloved wife for 65 years of James P McGill, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 29, 2016. She was well loved and will be missed by many. Born in Cashill, Co. Leitrim, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Flynn) Winters. Ann met Jim, the love of...
John Joseph Hurtuk, Iv
Jun 27, 2016
John Joseph Hurtuk, IV, 25, of Narragansett passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. Born in South Kingstown, a son of Catherine Simms Pignolet of Narragansett and the late John Joseph Hurtuk, III. John was a commercial fisherman. Besides his mother he is survived by his step-father, Joseph Pignolet; sisters, Megan Hurtuk-Medeiros, Marissa and Zoey Petrichko; step-sisters, Krista Manning,...
Carl & Roberta Palm
Jun 26, 2016
Carl E. Palm, 96, and his wife Roberta B. (Rossi) Palm, 89, passed away one day apart this past weekend. They were married for 68 years. Mr. Palm was born in Providence and was a son of the late Eric C. and Rosa (George) Palm. His wife Roberta was born in Boston, MA and was a daughter of the...
Matthew Carvalho
Jun 25, 2016
Matthew Robert Carvalho, 47 of Narragansett, RI died Saturday June 25, 2016. He was the son of Gerald and Antoinette (Rego) Carvalho. Born in Newport, RI, he graduated from Narragansett High School. He enjoyed fishing with his father, brothers and friends, time with his art work, and being with his family. Besides his parents, he is survived by his...
Raymond James Holland, Sr.
Jun 25, 2016
“Smokey,” Raymond James Holland, 83 years, of Wakefield Rhode Island born, June 9, 1933 ended his journey through this world on June 25th, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones. Raymond leaves behind his wife Dorina (Cook) Holland of 58 years and 8 children: Cynthia Hassell and husband, Scott of Wakefield RI; Raymond Holland Jr. and wife Marion of Wickford,...
George Kollitides
Jun 24, 2016
George K. Kollitides May 1, 1938 - June 24, 2016 Cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, George K. Kollitides of Charlestown, RI passed away tragically during a visit to his birth country, Greece, on June 24th, 2016. George saw life as an adventure of his own design; immigrating to the US in 1958, he fell...
Edward Timpson
Jun 22, 2016
Edward Timpson, 81, of Narragansett, founder of Timpson Excavating and owner of Herb’s Earth Farm passed away Wednesday at home. He was the husband of the late Geraldine May (LeCour) Timpson and the late Teresa “Terry” Ann (Gilbert) Timpson. Born in Slocum, he was son of the late James and Elizabeth (Brown) Timpson. Mr. Timpson founded his business Timpson...
Clinton Earl Banks
Jun 21, 2016
Clinton Earl Banks, 70, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was the husband of Josephine (Gardner) Banks. Mr. Banks was born in Bath, Maine to the late Earl and Rose (Rice) Banks. Mr. Banks loved NASCAR as well as antiquing. He was a big fan of the Pittsburg Steelers. Besides his wife...
Michael J. Benoit
Jun 17, 2016
Michael J.Benoit, 28, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 17, 2016. Born in Providence, a son of Gary F. and Paula (Loiselle) Benoit of Wakefield. Michael was a recent graduate of the University of Rhode Island; an avid soccer and football fan; enjoyed Narragansett Beach, body building, bike riding, auto mechanics and music. Besides his parents he...
Richard Thomas Neuse, Ph.D.
Jun 14, 2016
Richard was born in Schlohau, Germany on February 24, 1931 to Heinrich Kurt Neuse and Rose Vickery Neuse, both Quakers. In 1933, the family moved to Ommen, Holland where the Quakers had established a school, Eerde (currently Eerde International School). This is where he, his parents and his three sisters lived until the end of WWII. Richard spent one...
Cayne V. Spears
Jun 14, 2016
Cayne Valley Spears of Charlestown, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 14,2016. Born April 7, 1986, Cayne was a proud member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. He graduated from Chariho High School and then went on to receive an Associates degree in Early Childhood Developement at CCRI. Cayne was a great fisherman and enjoyed...
Robert Richard Marak
Jun 13, 2016
Robert Richard Marak January 30, 1929 – June 13, 2016 Bob, 87, of Wakefield, passed away quietly on Monday June 13, 2016. One of 10 children, Bob was born and raised in West Haven, CT. He later moved to Bridgeport where he met and married Judy Jones, of Fairfield, CT. They were married for almost 68 years. Bob began...
Mary C. Wildenhain
Jun 12, 2016
Mary C. Wildenhain, 91, of Green Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank L. Wildenhain. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late John H., Sr. and Rachel M. (Hall) Conroy. She was a graduate of Central Falls High School. Mrs. Wildenhain lived a full life...
Roland Lee Barnes
Jun 8, 2016
Roland Lee Barnes, 66, of Bradford, RI, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born in Wakefield, a son of the late Roy Harrison Barnes, Jr. and Lillian (Marshall) Barnes. Mr. Barnes was an employee of Kenyon Industries for over 40 years before retirement. He loved to refurbish and work on vehicles of all kinds. He is survived by his...
Albert James Browning
Jun 6, 2016
Albert James Browning (Jim, Juju), age 77, of Jerusalem RI, passed away Monday. He was the husband and life partner of Lorna Chisholm Browning. Born in Wakefield, RI he was the son of the late Albert and Carolyn Browning and brother to Frank, David, Mary, Carol, Dorothy, Betty and Louisa. He was a graduate of South Kingston High and...
Norma E. Sears
Jun 5, 2016
Norma Sears, 91, of Richmond, passed away Sunday. She was the wife of the late Robert Sears. Born in Milford, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Roswell and Mildred (Hixon) Fuller. Mrs. Sears loved to read, knit, crochet, and listening to Frank Sinatra. She is survived by three daughters, Dale Hilton of Greenville, New Hampshire, Janice Sherman...
Antoinette E. Scopa
Jun 5, 2016
Antoinette E. Scopa, 91, of Wakefield passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her home. She was the wife of the late Alfred S. Scopa. Tosi, as she was called by her friends and family, was born at her Grandparents home in Port Jefferson, Long Island. She was the daughter of the late William and Antoinette (Shumski) Yuknalis. Tosi...
Oliver Cottrell
Jun 4, 2016
Oliver Cottrell, 86, of West Kingston, passed away Saturday at home. He was the beloved husband of the late June (Tappan) Cottrell. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Smith) Cottrell. Mr. Cottrell was the owner and operator of the Cottrell Homestead in West Kingston. He was a member of the Rhode...
