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Jay G. Woodmansee

Jay G. Woodmansee

Oct 12, 2015

Jay G. Woodmansee, 68, of Narragansett, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015. He was the husband of Wendy (Westcott) Woodmansee for forty years. Jay was a 1965 graduate of South Kingstown High School. He worked as a fisherman out of Pt. Judith for many years. In 1986 he began working maintenance and custodian work for the Narragansett School system...

Joseph Donnelly

Joseph Donnelly

Oct 10, 2015

Joseph Donnelly, 82, Husband of Marjorie (Cunniff) Donnelly; father of Kelly Ann Gordon and her husband Edward Michael, Joseph T. Donnelly, Terrence P. Donnelly and his wife Eileen and Mary Elizabeth Boivin and her husband Mark; brother of William and Charles Donnelly; grandfather of fifteen. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Henry T. and Abby...

Robert P. Conklin

Robert P. Conklin

Oct 10, 2015

Robert P. Conklin, 77, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday. He is survived by three children, Kimberly Zukerberg, Robert Conklin, and Richard Conklin and his wife Holly four grandchildren, Michaela Durrant and her husband Greg, Hayley Zukerberg, Hannah Conklin, Bryce Conklin; and one great-grandson, Grayson Durrant. A celebration of his life will be held Gaspee Boat House, 2 East View...

Clifford W. Falby

Clifford W. Falby

Oct 9, 2015

Clifford W. Falby, 86, of Bright View Commons, Wakefield, R.I. died on October 9, 2015, at South County Hospital. He was the husband of Carolyn (Billings) Falby for 62 years. Born in Clinton, Mass., he grew up in Berlin, Mass., son of the late Verne and Blanche (Wheeler) Falby. Following service in the Navy in WWII and graduation from...

Michael Anthony Fay

Michael Anthony Fay

Oct 7, 2015

Addressed as Tony in his youth, Michael Anthony Fay, age 93 passed from this life on October 7th in Somerville, MA. He is survived by five children (Sheila, Deirdre, Michael, Patrick and Daniel) and five grandchildren. Michael, second of six children (Rev. John Fay, Madeline McGrath, Imelda Shea, Sheila Sullivan and C. Vincent Fay), was born to Michael Charles...

Frank Smith

Frank Smith

Oct 7, 2015

Frank Smith, 50, of Mashantucket, CT, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. He was the husband of Phyllis (Reels) Smith. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of Juan Morales and Leola (Smith) Robinson and step son of Steven Robinson. Frank enjoyed coaching and playing basketball and golfing. He was the father of Tara L. Hall of Newport,...

Norris E. Gladding

Norris E. Gladding

Oct 6, 2015

Norris (Dan) Gladding, 80 of Dennis, MA passed away peacefully at his son Peter’s home on October 6, 2015. Born in Providence RI, he was the son of the late Norris H. and Irene (Gadbois) Gladding. Dan was lovingly married for 53 years to Susan Gladding (Dunne) who passed away earlier this year. In recent years, Dan and Sue...

Garry L. Balestracci

Garry L. Balestracci

Oct 6, 2015

Garry L. Balestracci, 61, of Charlestown, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of Helen Balestracci of Florida and the late Herc Balestracci. Mr. Balestracci started his career at Electric Boat as an electrician and in 1974 moved up to Radiation Safety Officer. He was nationally recognized, speaking at various conferences,...

Felix R. Rodriguez

Felix R. Rodriguez

Oct 5, 2015

Felix R. Rodriguez, 52, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 5, 2015. He was the former husband of Terri Rodriguez. Born in Spain, he was the son of Delfina (Rivera) Rodriguez and the late Jose Rodriguez. Felix enjoyed soccer and traveling. He was the father of Amanda, Michael and Nathan; brother of Angela, Pepe and his wife Claudia, Ramiro and...

Irene G. Nahod-Storey

Irene G. Nahod-Storey

Oct 5, 2015

Irene, G. Nahod-Storey, 85, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015. She was the wife of the late Harold W. Storey. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Michola and Stella (Zisk) Nahod. Irene was an accountant for Sun Oil Company for 25 years before retiring. She was the sister of the late Walter, Helen, Josephine, Jeanette Nahod...

Wilma L. Ryan

Wilma L. Ryan

Oct 5, 2015

Wilma Lee Ryan, 87, formerly of Manchester, CT, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 6th. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles W. Ryan. Born in Cairo, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Ida (Workman) Warner. Mrs. Ryan belonged to the Dorothy Dorbin Dancers and considered herself a true dancer and showgirl. She...

Audrey M. Welch

Audrey M. Welch

Oct 3, 2015

Audrey M. Welch,79, of South Kingstown, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick A. Welch, and they had been married 57 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Mary (Parker) Bagge. Mrs. Welch was employed at Christian Brothers Center in Narragansett, retiring in 2001. She...

Michael T. Schafer

Michael T. Schafer

Oct 3, 2015

Michael T. Schafer, 37 of Wakefield, died unexpectedly Saturday. He was the husband of Kathleen (Lyons) Schafer. Born in Red Bank, NJ, he was the son of John Schafer and Elaine (Garbowsky) Ferrari. Michael loved the beach, surfing, boating, snowboarding, New Jersey Taylor Ham, and the Green Bay Packers. He will be remembered as being a totally devoted husband...

Edna Bernier

Edna Bernier

Oct 2, 2015

Edna G. Bernier, 99, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at home. She was the wife of the late Lionel J. Bernier. Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Omer and Mary Louise (Duranleau) Fortin. Mrs. Bernier worked as a cook in dining services at the University of Rhode Island before retiring and also...

Evelyn C. Paul

Evelyn C. Paul

Sep 29, 2015

Evelyn C. Paul, 84, a Narragansett resident since 1987, passed away Tuesday, September 29th. She was the beloved widow of the late Albert R. Paul and they had been married for 57 years. Born in Providence on January 9, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Carmela (Ricciardi) Pascale. Mrs. Paul had been employed as an...

Charles J. Stickley, Jr.

Charles J. Stickley, Jr.

Sep 28, 2015

Charles J. Stickley, Jr., 88, of Wakefield, passed away Monday. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Forsythe) Stickley for 62 years. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Charles J., Sr. and Ethel (Seymour) Stickley. Mr. Stickley was employed at the Wakefield Branch for over forty five years, retiring in 1989. He served honorably...

Kathleen M. Ryan

Kathleen M. Ryan

Sep 27, 2015

Kathleen M. Ryan, 80, of South Kingstown, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015. She was the wife of the late William E. Ryan. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Touhey) Paine. Mrs. Ryan was the loving mother of Sheila Ryan and Everett Rooney, Nancy Ryan and Ward Barry, Patricia and Paul Horoho,...

John M. Jackson Fallon

John M. Jackson Fallon

Sep 26, 2015

John M. "Jackson" Fallon, 50, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, September 26, 2015. He was the son of Honor C. Reposa and Brian T. Fallon; husband of Amy (Smith) Fallon; father of Brittany L.A. Fallon and her mother Sherri Thomas; Caitlin Rose Fallon and Elijah S. Fallon; brother of Brian A. Fallon and the late Lori Ann Fallon,...

Robert H. Smith

Robert H. Smith

Sep 26, 2015

Robert H. Smith, 84, of Charlestown, RI, passed peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Carol F. Smith for 62 years. Born in Meriden, he was a son of the late Raymond and Ella (Holdridge) Smith. He and Carol raised five children in Meriden and Yalesville, moving...

Robert E. Coe

Robert E. Coe

Sep 24, 2015

Robert Edwin Coe, 93, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. He was the beloved husband of Jane (Capron) Coe for 70 years. Born in Bridgeport, CT, a son of the late Edwin and Alice (Kehew) Coe. Mr. Coe was a graduate of Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy class of 1941 and...

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