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...
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...
