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...
J. Thomas Little
Jun 3, 2016
J. Thomas E. Little, 89, of Wakefield, passed away, Friday, June 3, 2016. He served honorably in the United Sates Navy during World War II. He is survived by a son, Eric T. Little; two grandchildren, Bryce E. Little and Ellie A. Little, a daughter–in-law, Kathryn R. Little; a brother Arthur H. Little and his wife Ellen; and a...
Joan M. Fortin
Jun 2, 2016
Joan M. Fortin, 84, of Kingston, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016. She was the wife of Laurent “Larry” Fortin. Born in Chicago, IL, to the late Frank and Teresa (Wiener) Stolfa. Mrs. Fortin was a special education teacher for the Bristol/Warren School District. Joan enjoyed gardening, reading, and listening to classical music. She was a member of...
John Alexander Gadzik
May 30, 2016
John Alexander Gadzik, 83, of Narragansett, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Florence (Mazzali) Gadzik for 58 years. Born in New Britain, CT, he was the son of the late John and Della (Bielski) Gadzik. Mr. Gadzik served in the U.S Navy and was a long...
Ellis Joseph Kitchin
May 29, 2016
Ellis Joseph Kitchin, 70, of Wakefield, Passed away peacefully on Sunday, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn (Stallwood) Kitchin and they celebrated their 45th anniversary on Sunday. Born in Wakefield, June 20th 1945, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Theresa V. (Culligan) Kitchin. Ellis graduated from South Kingstown High...
Mickey E. Thweatt
May 29, 2016
Mickey E. Thweatt, 65, of Charlestown, passed away at home on Sunday. He was the beloved husband of Ellen M. (Doherty) Thweatt for 35 years. Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, he was a son of the late Pellum and Mary Alice (Grey) Thweatt. Mr. Thweatt was a self–employed carpenter, working primarily in the South County area. He was also a...
Richard Norman Downey
May 28, 2016
Richard Norman Downey, 78, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at his home. He was born April 13, 1938 in Milford, CT to the late Thomas N. Downey and Mildred Edna (Mansfield) Downey. In 1957, he graduated from Milford High School in Milford, CT. He was a star football and basketball player. He was...
Katherine Tierney Mcdonald
May 28, 2016
Katherine Tierney McDonald, 84, of Saunderstown, passed away Saturday. She was the wife of Edward “Hal” McDonald for 55 years. Mrs. McDonald was an Executive Assistant at the Cardinal Cushing Hospital in Brockton for many years. Then she was an Ombudsman for nursing homes in Rhode Island and Rochester, NY. She enjoyed collecting antiques. Besides her husband she is...
Mary Frances Doherty
May 28, 2016
Mary Frances Doherty, 85, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away Saturday, May 28th. She was the wife of the late Thomas Doherty. Born in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Nora E. (Manning) Ryan. Mrs. Doherty was employed for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for over 25 years, retiring as a Senior Statistical Plans...
Grace Goft
May 27, 2016
Grace Goft, 79, of South Kingstown, passed away May 27, 2016. Born in Havana, Cuba, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Esperanza (Mella) Ortiz. Grace loved nature, listening to music, singing and dancing. She is survived by her daughter Autumn Francesca. Friends and relatives are invited to meet at Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield,...
Ida Palm
May 25, 2016
Ida Palm, 99, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday. She was the wife of the late Eric Palm. Born in Peace Dale, she was a daughter of the late Giocchino “Jack” and Rosa (Sassi) Coletti. Mrs. Palm was employed at the University of Rhode Island for many years, retiring in 1982. She is survived by her daughter Elaine Palm of...
Marilyn M. Dornberg
May 25, 2016
Marilyn Dornberg, 84, died on May 25, 2016, at Brookdale South Bay in South Kingstown with her husband at her side. She was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Parsons) McAlpin. She was born in Kenton, Ohio. She started her teaching career at 18 with a provisional certificate due to the shortage of teachers at the time. She received...
Thomas H. Fitzpatrick
May 24, 2016
Thomas H. Fitzpatrick, 69, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at home. He is survived by his loving companion, Judy S. Riccio. Born in Newton, MA, a son of the late William F. and Nora J. (Fortune) Fitzpatrick. Mr. Fitzpatrick was the proprietor of an automobile service station, laundromat and was employed by County Auto Supply...
