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Robert W. Alarie

Robert W. Alarie

Apr 22, 2016

Robert W. Alarie, died peacefully at home in his beloved Matunuck on April 22, 2016. He was the cherished husband of Judith Johansen Alarie. Born in Providence on July 25, 1922, he was the son of the late Henry and Alphonse (Mamie) Alarie. Bob was the co-owner of Crafts, Inc., retiring from active management in 1997. Prior to starting...

Robert E. Cottrell

Robert E. Cottrell

Apr 20, 2016

Robert E. Cottrell, 60, of Charlestown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Kelly) Cottrell for 26 years. Born in Coventry, he was a son of the late Robert A. and Elizabeth A.(Jacobs) Cottrell. Mr. Cottrell was employed by Electric Boat, Groton, CT, retiring in 2000. He was a sports enthusiast and loved animals....

Willow Ferne Beaney

Willow Ferne Beaney

Apr 20, 2016

WILLOW FERNE BEANEY, age 98, left this life on April 20, 2016, for her heavenly home. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Frank Whitman Beaney. Born to Ernest and Effie (Clark) Percy on December 17, 1917 in Chateaugay, NY, she lived most of her adult life in or around Watertown, NY, moving to Charlestown, RI, in...

Elizabeth Ann Adams

Elizabeth Ann Adams

Apr 20, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Adams, 68, of South Kingstown, died Wednesday. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Vanamie and Beatrice (Symes) Adams. She is survived by a brother, John Adams of Coventry; and two sisters, Bertha Tanner of West Kingston and Virginia Williams of South Carolina. A Graveside service will be held Saturday, April 30th at...

Oliver Watson Greene, Iii

Oliver Watson Greene, Iii

Apr 19, 2016

Oliver Watson Greene, III, 89, of West Kingston, died Tuesday. He was the husband of Marsha Goldstein Greene and the late Elizabeth (Boyd) Greene. Born in Pittsfield, MA he was a son of the late Oliver W, II and Mary (Whaley) Greene. He was a graduate of Mt. Herman School, Northfield, MA and a 1951 graduate of the Rhode...

Edward John Barlow

Edward John Barlow

Apr 18, 2016

Edward J. Barlow, 93, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, at home. He was the husband of Gloria M. (DeAmicis) Barlow for 38 years. Born in Milford, MA, a son of the late Walter and Josephine (Scartissi) Barlow. Mr. Barlow was the proprietor of the Werber & Rose Co. in Clinton, MA and the Werber & Rose Co....

Joanne L. Fitts

Joanne L. Fitts

Apr 17, 2016

Joanne L. Fitts, 62, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday April 17th. She was the wife of Patricia M. Burbank. Born in Patterson, NJ, she was a daughter of Laura (Ferres) Fitts of Schenectady, NY, and the late John C. Fitts. Besides her wife and mother, she is survived by two step children, Ben Burbank of...

Carol E. Millmather

Carol E. Millmather

Apr 16, 2016

Carol E. Millmather, 81, formerly of Warwick, passed away, Saturday, April 16th. She was the beloved wife of the late William E. Millmather. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Louise (Kershaw) Richards. Carol was a professional bookkeeper for Tennis RI and Advanced Chemical of Warwick for many years before retiring 1992. She was...

Rose Mary Mournighan

Rose Mary Mournighan

Apr 15, 2016

Rose M. Mournighan (Vickery), 93, of Matunuck, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016, at home. She was the wife of the late John T. Mournighan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Letto and Rose Mary (Hurst) Vickery. Mrs. Mournighan was a member of the Matunuck Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Axillary; the Matunuck Point Beach Club; involved...

Virginia Shaw Mckinnon

Virginia Shaw Mckinnon

Apr 15, 2016

Virginia Shaw McKinnon, 102, formerly of Providence and Narragansett, passed away Friday, April 15th. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis X. McKinnon. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Charles K. and Blanche (Randall) Shaw. Mrs. McKinnon was the oldest active member of the Dunes Club, a former member of the Wannamoisett County...

Alicia Marie Storti

Alicia Marie Storti

Apr 15, 2016

Alicia Marie Storti, is an everlasting light of love, joy, compassion, peace, and so much more. Alicia is a precious daughter to her Heavenly Father, her earthly parents, Peter and Elizabeth; a sweet and loving sister to Brittany and Joshua, a special granddaughter to Cynthia Storti, the late Raymond Storti, William and Marlies Allen, and a kind-hearted spirit that...

Deborah J. Duquette

Deborah J. Duquette

Apr 14, 2016

Deborah J. Duquette, 63, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday. She was the beloved wife of Gerard O. Duquette, Sr. for 40 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank T., Sr. and Barbara B. (Fogg) Smith McCausland, and step daughter of the late Alfred W. McCausland, Sr. She loved spending time...

Jane Wrinn Dreier

Jane Wrinn Dreier

Apr 13, 2016

Jane Wrinn Dreier, 87, died peacefully on April 13, 2016 in Wakefield, RI. She was born to Edward and Marie Wrinn on March 15, 1929 in Meriden, CT. She was a graduate of the Meriden Hospital School of Nursing. Jane was predeceased by her loving husband of 44 years, Robert Dreier, her devoted brothers Edward Wrinn, Thomas Wrinn and...

Julia F. Corey

Julia F. Corey

Apr 13, 2016

Julia F. Corey, a long time resident of Wakefield, RI died peacefully at the age of 95 on Wednesday April 13th at South County Nursing and Rehab Center. Born September 29, 1920 in Wakefield, She was the wife of the late Frank Melvin Corey. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca F. Records And Sons, David L. Corey Sr....

Edgar J. Cormier

Edgar J. Cormier

Apr 12, 2016

Edgar Joseph Cormier, age 98, of Peace Dale died peacefully at home on April 12, 2016. Loving husband for 72 years of the late Marie Rita Cormier, son of Joseph A. and Leona (Cyr) Cormier, father of nine, grandfather of 16, ‘Pepere’ was also great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather of many more. Born and raised in Lille, Maine, Edgar worked first...

Matthew E. Toupin

Matthew E. Toupin

Apr 9, 2016

Matthew E. Toupin, 57 of Providence passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Matthew was born in Woonsocket, RI. His services and burial will be private.

Frances E. Taylor

Frances E. Taylor

Apr 9, 2016

Frances E. Taylor, 58, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday. She was the beloved wife of Ralf L. Taylor. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Mildred (Brittain) Mullins. Mrs. Taylor was a CNA at the Shady Acres Nursing Home, Exeter. She loved drawing, visiting with friends, and was a member of the Curtis...

Marion A. Johnston

Marion A. Johnston

Apr 7, 2016

Marion A. Johnston (Steadman), 95, of Exeter, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at home. She was the wife of the late Herbert Johnston. Born in Richmond, a daughter of the late Thomas Steadman, Sr. Mrs. Johnston was employed by the State of Rhode Island Dept. of M.H.R.H. for many years before retiring. She was a member of...

Ruth E. Frazer

Ruth E. Frazer

Apr 6, 2016

Ruth E. Frazer (Knowlton), 84, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at South County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Grenville N. Frazer. Born in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Edith Knowlton. Ruth was a kitchen manager for South County Nursing Center for many years before retiring. She enjoyed spending time with...

Bruce Gordon Richardson

Bruce Gordon Richardson

Apr 6, 2016

Bruce Gordon Richardson of Charlestown RI passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 6th 2016. He was 83 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley, daughters Nancy and Leslie, his son-law Michael Ensslin and his sister Sue. Bruce was a caring and dedicated father, gifted photographer and passionate writer. His published works...

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