Donald D. Allen
Feb 20, 2015
Donald D. Allen, beloved husband and father, passed away on February 20th at the age of 89, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Trudell) Allen, for 60 years. He was born in South Kingstown, and was a son of the late Gideon and Gladys (Pearson) Allen. Don was a hard working...
Raymond H. Bliss
Feb 19, 2015
Raymond H. Bliss, 94, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, February 19 at home. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne (Mathieu) Bliss, and they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in April. Ray was born in Woonsocket, on January 26, 1921, the sixth and youngest child of Joseph J. and Cecilia A. Bliss. He was the brother of the late...
Emma Tavares
Feb 19, 2015
Emma Tavares, 96, of Richmond, died Thursday. She was The beloved wife of the late Francisco “Frank” Tavares. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Antone V. and Mary Ellen (Medeiros) Mello. Mrs. Tavares was the Owner of Towne Beauty Salon in Seekonk, MA for many years before retiring. She is a former resident...
Barbara B. Weibel
Feb 17, 2015
Barbara B. Weibel, 88, of Wakefield, died Tuesday. She was the beloved wife of the late J. Harvey Weibel. Born in Westerly, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Curtis) Browning. Mrs. Weibel was an active member of the Women’s Club and the Jr. Women’s Club of South County, and she was a longtime member of...
Terence W. Toran
Feb 16, 2015
Terence W. Toran, 66, of RI and formerly of Boston, died Monday February 16. Born in Brooklyn, NY, son of Helen (Kameika) Toran of Florida and the late William Toran. He was a graduate of Princeton in 1970 and earned his MBA from Dartmouth. He was a Vietnam Era Naval Veteran. He is also survived by his wife Cathy...
Theodore F. Masse
Feb 16, 2015
Theodore F. Masse, 89, a resident of Charlestown, RI, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Lucille (Shader) Masse, to whom he had been married for 66 years. Born in Charlestown, he was the son of the late Theophile and Mary E. (Riley) Masse. He was a WWII Army Veteran having served in...
Joseph Jupe Scuncio, Jr.
Feb 15, 2015
Joseph “Jupe” Scuncio, Jr., 87 of Peace Dale, died Sunday. He was dearly loved by his wife Audrey F. (McAuliffe) Scuncio for 63 years. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Joseph Sr., and Vincenza (Lanni) Scuncio and was a graduate of La Salle Academy in Providence. Mr. Scuncio was the owner of Scuncio Motors in...
Francis W. Zyons
Feb 12, 2015
WW II US Army Veteran Francis W. "Zinc" Zyons, 88, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Feb 12, 2015 at the Scallop Shell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wakefield. He was the beloved and dedicated husband of the late Joan (Wilson) Zyons. They were married 53 years. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Alexander and Victoria(Fortuna)...
Robert W. Datson
Feb 11, 2015
Robert W. Datson, 60, of Weathervane Rd., Wakefield passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 11, 2015. He was the husband of Sandra M. (Coughlin) Datson for twenty eight years. Mr. Datson worked as a bus driver for The Center in South Kingstown. He enjoyed making people laugh, working on his motorcycle, the Red Sox and Patriots, but most of all...
Evelyn D. Nordlund
Feb 11, 2015
Evelyn D. (Egbert) Nordlund, 95, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015. She was the wife of the late Clifford H. Nordlund. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Martha (Bete) Egbert. Mrs. Nordlund was a secretary for the Nassau County Medical Center, NY for twelve years before retiring in 1980. She leaves her...
Raymond J. Leduc, Sr.
Feb 9, 2015
Raymond J. Leduc, Sr., 95, of Narragansett, died Monday. He was the beloved husband of Mary Louise (Mowry) Leduc for 65 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Noel and Lozia (Vinet) Leduc. Mr. Leduc served honorably in the Army Air Forces during World War II and he was a member of the American Legion....
T. Brian Handrigan
Feb 6, 2015
T. Brian Handrigan, 78, of Narragansett passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2014. Brian was the husband of Grace (Murphy) Handrigan. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John and Madeline (O’Brien) Handrigan. Brian graduated from Pawtucket West High, Class of 1955 and served as president of his class, as well as starring on the...
Mildred R. Millie Sherman
Feb 3, 2015
Mildred R. “Millie” (Smith) Sherman, 85, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 3, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Gardner L. Sherman for 60 years. Born in Providence on January 28, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Stillman) Smith. Millie was a talented seamstress, crafter, and...
Wilfred T. San Souci
Feb 2, 2015
Wilfred T. San Souci, "Will", 87, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015. Born in Providence, Will was the son of the late Thomas L. and Mary G. San Souci. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Anne (Barry) San Souci. Will was a dedicated family man and father of three daughters- Beth (Brian) Kavanagh of...
C. Michael Haire
Jan 28, 2015
C. Michael Haire, 69, of Narragansett passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles G. and Rita E. (Prior) Haire. Mr. Haire was a professor at the Community College of Rhode Island; an officer at Merit Industries and a managing partner at M & S Service of Merit. He...
William Shields
Jan 26, 2015
William W. Shields, 91, of South Kingstown, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015. Born in Scotland, he was the son of the late William & Catherine Shields. Mr. Shields worked as a boat builder, carpenter’s mate in the US Coast Guard during WWII, wood craftsman, carpenter and homebuilder. In his early days he loved skating, skiing, and he always...
Sandra L. Roberts
Jan 26, 2015
Sandra L. (Carpenter) Roberts, 75, of Narragansett passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at South County Hospital. She was the wife of John L. Roberts for fifty four years. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Phoebe E. (Pitcher) Carpenter. Sandra was a church secretary at First Baptist of Narragansett for many years...
Janet E. Cornell
Jan 25, 2015
Janet E. Cornell, 74, of Shannock passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at South County Hospital. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Reith and Elinor (Hall) Bentley. Mrs. Cornell worked as a teacher aide at Charlestown Elementary School for many years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Downey Weaver Post Unit 34 and...
Joseph G. Turcotte
Jan 24, 2015
Joseph G. Turcotte, 78, of South Kingstown, died at home on Saturday January 24, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Reid) Turcotte. The couple was married for 52 years. Born in Boston, MA on Christmas Day 1936, he was a son of the late Joseph G., Sr. and Mary (Murray) Turcotte. Mr. Turcotte served honorably in the...
Catherine M. Dempsey
Jan 24, 2015
Catherine M. (Connelly) Dempsey, 91, of Wakefield passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at South County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Francis E. Dempsey. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Catherine (Keegan) Connelly. Mrs. Dempsey was an employee at Brown & Sharpe for several years. She was an avid...
