Obituaries

Apr 4, 2025

Franklin E. Linton, Jr., 77, of Exeter, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Germaine G. (Berube) Linton. Born in Covington, Indiana, he was a son of the late Franklin and Arline (Nicholson) Linton.

Franklin enjoyed the simple things in...

Apr 4, 2025

Mary Louise “Grammy” Vieira, 90, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 4th. Born to parents Paul and Emma Morris in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on Sept. 1st, 1934, she moved to Jamestown in 1947. She was the loving wife of Edmund Vieira until his untimely passing in November 1972.

Apr 3, 2025

Patrick "Paddy" Boyle, 80, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3rd surrounded by his loving family. Born in Belfast, Ireland to his loving parents, the late Edward and Winifred (Keenan) Boyle. Patrick was the devoted husband of Mary (Fitzpatrick) Boyle for 53 years.

Paddy was dedicated to his family. Moving from Ireland...

Apr 3, 2025

John J. Matuza Jr., 78 of South Kingstown, RI passed away on Thursday April 3rd 2025. He is survived by his daughter, Kate Matuza, granddaughter, Sydney and sister, Marie (Matuza) Barnett. He is pre-deceased by his parents, John and Alboma (Nadeau) Matuza, his wife Melinda Matuza and his son John “Jack” Matuza. John also leaves behind many other family...

Apr 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Anne Christopher, Our Beloved "Grammie"

With great sadness, yet great gratitude for the life she lived, we announce the passing of Anne Christopher of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. She died on April 1, 2025. Anne was affectionately known as "Grammie" to her treasured grandchildren and loved ones. At the age of...

Mar 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Dr. Sharyn Orton announces her passing on March 30,2025 after a brief illness.

She was born Aug 5, 1954 in Minnesota and raised in Sharon, Mass. After years of schooling and a career allowing her to live in several states, she retired in Rhode Island to...

Mar 30, 2025

Patricia A. Cinquegrana, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Brookdale South Bay. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Francis Gillan.

Patricia dedicated 20 years of her life to working at the URI bookstore before retiring. In her earlier years, she found joy in playing cards, roller...

Mar 29, 2025

Victoria Hazard, 68, of Narragansett, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born and raised in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Sarah Jane (Hazard) Reels.

Victoria dedicated 25 years of service as a CNA at Brookdale. She found joy in working on puzzles, listening to music, and spending time with her family....

Mar 28, 2025

Paula LaCroix Robertson passed away unexpectedly on March 28,2025.

Paula is survived by her three children, Kim Degidio and husband Russell of Florida, William Hazard and wife Ann of Pawcatuck, CT and Christopher Hazard of Coventry, RI, Her sister Patricia Mendes and husband Robert of Greenville, RI, a niece, nephew, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren,...

Mar 27, 2025

David P. “Mike” Charello, 90, of South Kingstown, passed away Thursday morning, March 27th surrounded by his family. He was born in Lincoln, RI on July 20, 1934 to his loving parents Louis and Anna (Arruda) Charello. He was the devoted husband to Suzanne (Aznavorian) Charello for 67 years.

Mike began work at an early...

Mar 26, 2025

After a life well lived, it is with profound sadness that the family of Jean Ries announces that she has passed away peacefully at the age of 93.

Jean was born and raised with her sister Fran in Bridgeport CT. She worked as a metallurgist at Sikorsky Aircraft where she met her late husband George...

Mar 26, 2025

Paul F. Kempe, Jr., formerly of Jamestown, RI, a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to family and community.

Born to Paul and Cecelia (Ducharme) Kempe on February 13, 1942, Paul grew up in Rhode Island and carried with...

Mar 24, 2025

Wayne D. Rockwell, 74, of South Kingstown, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at South County Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Donna L. (Holland) Rockwell for 54 years. Born September 11, 1950 and raised in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Basil Rockwell and Dorothy (Gagner) Rockwell.

Mar 23, 2025

Priscilla Mae (Hazard) Spiver, died on March 23, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born in South Kingstown, RI on November 11,1938. She was the daughter of the late Reginald and Pearl (Stanton) Hazard. She was the wife of the late James Peter Spiver.

She is the mother of...

Mar 20, 2025

Robert Moore Combs, 69, of Narragansett, sadly lost his battle with multiple chronic illnesses. He passed at home on March 20th, the first day of spring and the first day of his eternal peace.

He was the son of the late Clayton D. Combs Sr. and Mary Helen Moore Combs. Robert is survived by his...

Mar 17, 2025

Matthew Prescott Meyer, 64, passed peacefully at home in Matunuck, Rhode Island, on March 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 4, 1961 in Beverly, Massachusetts, Matthew was the son of the late Edith Knight Meyer and Henry Hixon Meyer II. Matthew graduated from Hartwick College in 1984 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and...

Mar 17, 2025

Alan Muir Wilkinson, 93, of Narragansett passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, with his daughter Allynn Mary Wilkinson beside him. He was the husband for 60 years of the late Alice Munslow Wilkinson. Born in Cranston, RI in 1931, he was the son of the late Percy and Gladys (Muir) Wilkinson and brother to Jean Gallaher and the...

Mar 16, 2025

Ruth Sprague, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16th, 2025. She was born on June 26th, 1931, in Newport, R.I. She was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Donolda (Fisher) Milliken.

She was raised on Block Island and graduated from Block Island School. After her marriage to Norman Sprague, she moved to...

Mar 16, 2025

Joseph T. Calamita, 93, of Old Mill Rd., Charlestown, passed away on Sunday March 16, 2025. He was the husband of the late Nina (Diorio) Calamita. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Frank and Rosale (Colmo) Calamita.

Joe joined the Air force in 1951 at the age of 20. He...

Mar 14, 2025

Edward Frank Puchalla, 92, died peacefully with his loving family by his side in Snug Harbor, RI on March 14, 2025. He was born February 22, 1933 in Cleveland Ohio to Leo and Amalia (Gliebe) Puchalla, grew up in Painesville, OH and graduated from Harvey High in 1951. Upon graduating, Ed enlisted in the Air Force and served his...