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Kenneth E. Montiro

Kenneth E. Montiro

Mar 31, 2015

Kenneth E. Montiro, 63, of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015. He was the husband of Gail Y. (Snead) Montiro and the late Sharon L. (Hazard) Montiro. Born in Hanover, NJ, a son of Igirtha M. (Holden) Montiro of Dighton, MA and the late Earl E. Montiro. Mr. Montiro was a designer for Electric Boat for many years...

Johnathan C. Kimball

Johnathan C. Kimball

Mar 30, 2015

Johnathan C. Kimball, 33, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Monday. He was the husband of Jolene (LaBonte) Kimball. Born in Westerly he was a son of Steven Kimball of Wakefield and Janet (Lamb) Roderick of Narragansett. Mr. Kimball was a commercial fisherman out of Pt. Judith, and he enjoyed boating, skeet shooting and recreational fishing. He will be remembered as...

Ronald K. Morrissey

Ronald K. Morrissey

Mar 30, 2015

Ronald K. Morrissey, 71, of Narragansett, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Barbara (Lynch) Morrissey for 40 years. Born in Concord, MA, a son of the late John J. and Elizabeth A. (Cox) Morrissey. Mr. Morrissey was a graduate of Boston University and worked at Kawneer for many...

Gerald E. Clancy

Gerald E. Clancy

Mar 27, 2015

GERALD “JERRY” E. CLANCY, 72, of South Kingstown, passed peacefully at home Friday morning, March 27, 2015, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth “Billie” Connors for 20 years. Besides his wife, he leaves his son Christopher E. Clancy and his wife Cheryl of Richmond, RI and step-children Michael J Connors and his...

James H. Briggs

James H. Briggs

Mar 23, 2015

James H. Briggs, 87, of South Kingstown, died Monday. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Vallee) Briggs Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late John and Helen (Gavitt) Briggs. Mr. Briggs moved to South Kingstown at a young age and attended South Kingstown Schools. In 1957, Mr. Briggs and his late wife Shirley,...

Millicent Lois Smith

Millicent Lois Smith

Mar 22, 2015

Millicent Lois Smith, 94, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Millicent was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lenora Yamin of New York City and beloved wife of the late Dr. Charles I. Smith. A graduate of Hunter College High School, Columbia University and the University of Maryland, Millicent was...

John J. Reposa

John J. Reposa

Mar 20, 2015

John J. Reposa, 55 of South Kingstown passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of Emery J. Reposa and the late Sharon (Kitchin) Weinreich, . John attended South Kingstown High School and enjoyed fishing and motorcycling. He was the father of Corey Reposa; step-son of Janice Calitri-Reposa; brother...

Kevin S. Miller

Kevin S. Miller

Mar 17, 2015

Kevin S. Miller, 44, of Pawcatuck, CT, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Born in Long Island, NY, a son of Edna M. Sager of Charlestown and the late Francis W. Miller. Kevin was a carpenter for many years. He was an avid New England Patriots fan and enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Besides his mother he is survived...

Sylvia M. Jackson

Sylvia M. Jackson

Mar 16, 2015

Sylvia Maria was born in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Bianchi) Berti of San Marino, Italy. She met her husband, E. William “Bill” Kiss, at Arnold Constable Department Store where they were employed during their high school years. They were married after Bill’s graduation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. They...

Elizabeth Liz Sangiacomo

Elizabeth Liz Sangiacomo

Mar 15, 2015

Elizabeth (Liz) Minnis SanGiacomo, succumbed to an extended illness on March 15th, 2015 at age 83. She is survived by her husband Tom, daughter Kim, two sons Tom and Scott, a sister Margaret, and seven grandchildren. For years Liz was a tireless and dedicated Norwood MA community contributor, the consummate family matriarch and loyal friend to many; loved and...

Herbert B. Westcott

Herbert B. Westcott

Mar 13, 2015

Herbert B. Westcott, 80, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Ethel “Bealy” (Briggs) Westcott. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Carl and Mildred (Rose) Westcott. Herb worked for the Pt. Judith Fisherman’s Co-op for thirty eight years before retiring in 1986. He served...

Doris Mae Wilkinson

Doris Mae Wilkinson

Mar 13, 2015

Doris Mae Wilkinson, 91, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015. She was the wife of Donald R. Wilkinson. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Hokmey and Sarah (Drape) Ahmed. She was the mother of Antonio Ferrao of FL, Ronald Barry of SC, Nancy Taylor and her husband Gilbert of Pawtucket, Doris Barry of...

Laura Webb

Laura Webb

Mar 12, 2015

Laura A. Webb, formerly of Sweet Allen Farm, South Kingstown, passed away, Thursday March 12th. She was the wife of the late George R. Webb. Born in North Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Napoleon and Bernadette (Roy) Boisclair. Mrs. Webb was a life-long resident of South County. She was a communicant and Eucharistic Minister at St....

Helen E. Karpowicz

Helen E. Karpowicz

Mar 11, 2015

Helen E. Karpowicz (Reeves), 93, of Scallop Shell Nursing Home, Peace Dale, RI, formerly of Belmont, MA, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Peter Karpowicz. The world’s nicest and kindest woman, loved by all she touched. Wonderful mother of Paul Karpowicz and his wife Susan of Hudson, MA; Gayle Symonds...

Patricia Ann Camille

Patricia Ann Camille

Mar 10, 2015

CAMILLE, Patricia A. (McSally), 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of William Camille for 58 years. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late James A. and Mary M. (Doyle) McSally. Mrs. Camille was a Licensed Practical Nurse for the State of Rhode Island for many...

Emil Harold Anderson

Emil Harold Anderson

Mar 10, 2015

Emil Harold Anderson, beloved husband of the late Beverly Annie (Neilsen) Anderson and long-time native of Rhode Island having lived in Warwick, Lincoln, Wyoming, and South Kingston, passed away on March 10 in Fairfax, Virginia. He is the son of the late Carl and Esther Anderson and the brother of the late G. Raymond Anderson and Gladys Moultrop of...

Joyce J. Young

Joyce J. Young

Mar 9, 2015

Joyce Josephine Young, 73, of Slocum, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2015. She was born on March 25, 1941 in Wakefield, RI to Bernice Mae Walmsley Young of Slocum and the late Edward Mason Young. Joyce was employed as a head cook at the URI dining services for many years. She was the devoted companion to Randle MacLeod...

Eileen A. Banks

Eileen A. Banks

Mar 7, 2015

Eileen A. Banks (Lynch), 67, of Wakefield, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday March 7th. She was the wife and best friend of Thomas W. Banks for 46 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raymond B. and K. Grace (Davey) Lynch. Eileen graduated from RI College with both undergraduate...

Charles Lawrence Sweeney

Charles Lawrence Sweeney

Mar 2, 2015

Charles Lawrence Sweeney, 63, of Westerly, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Marcel and Gabrielle (Martel) Sweeney. Mr. Sweeney worked for Foxwoods Casino for many years. He is survived by his sister, Anne Elizabeth Spenceley and her husband Bill of Wakefield; a niece, Tanner Orion Spenceley and two nephews, Brian...

Jane C. Healy

Jane C. Healy

Feb 28, 2015

Jane C. Healy, 95, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at home. She was the beloved wife for 71 years of Freeman A. Healy Jr. Born in Cary, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Dabney and Sallie (Swicegood) Craddock. She was the mother of Stephen D. Healy of Balston Lake, NY, Mary Beth H....

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