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Joseph S. Cabral
Aug 7, 2014
Joseph S. Cabral, 85, of Matunuck passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at home. He was the husband of Claire K. (Gill) Cabral for 64 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Manuel and Irene (Carvelho) Cabral. Mr. Cabral was a sales manager for Prudential Insurance Co. for 25 years; a Korean War Navy Veteran; a...
Patricia N. Howard
Aug 3, 2014
Patricia N. Howard, 83, of Wakefield died on August 3, 2014. She was the wife of the late Jeb Howard. Born in Hamilton, Bermuda, she was the daughter of the late Lucius and Nora Stone, and sister of Deborah Harper Cacy. She was predeceased by her brother Michael Stone and her son Bruce Howard. As a young woman, she...
Josephine L. Hernandez
Aug 3, 2014
Josephine L. Hernandez, 73, of Church St., Peace Dale, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 at South County Hospital. She was the wife of Jesus M. Hernandez for thirty years. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late James and Jennie Costanza. Josephine was a graduate of South Kingstown High School and The University of Arizona...
Carol A. Payne
Aug 2, 2014
Carol A. Payne, 77, of Cherry Road, Kingston, passed away on August 2 after a “long goodbye” from a lengthy illness. She was the wife of S. G. Payne, Captain, USCGR (ret.) Carol was a registered dental hygienist graduating from the University of Rhode Island. She practiced her profession in several towns in Rhode Island. During her marriage, the...
Charles M. Fair
Jul 28, 2014
Charles M. Fair, 97, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, died July 28, 2014 at South County Hospital in Wakefield, of lymphoma. He was a multitalented man with a varied career: editor, poet, banana importer, computer-company executive, script writer/narrator, historian, and neurology researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital. In 1963 he went as a Guggenheim Fellow to U.C.L.A’s Brain Research Institute, and...
Claire E. Jamieson-Hall
Jul 27, 2014
Claire E. Jamieson-Hall, 92, beloved wife of the late Andrew Jamieson, Leo Hall and the long term companion of Marcel Cottenier passed away at home with her family at her side on July 27, 2014. Devoted mother of Robert (Judith) Jamieson, Elaine (Iacona) Bevis, Charlene (William) Lee, Andrea Fram (Russ Shum); stepmother of Grace (Matthew) McEntee and the late...
Michael M. Young
Jul 22, 2014
Michael M. Young, 52, of West Warwick, formerly of South County, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Hines) Young. Michael worked in environmental services at South County Hospital and in the freight team at Kohles. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of Joyce...
Rosalie N. Fairman
Jul 22, 2014
Rosalie N. Fairman, (Nason), 84, of Narragansett passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Born in Providence, daughter of the late Earle A. and Rose H. (Welch) Nason. Mrs. Fairman was a school psychologist for the Warwick School Department for many years before retiring. She was a member of the South Kingstown Senior Center; the Great Island Improvement association;...
Marlene Monroe
Jul 21, 2014
Marlene Monroe, 72, of Rolen’s Drive, Kingston, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph B. Monroe Jr. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of Ethel (Wilcox) Brown and the late Tarzan Brown; mother of Michael, Laurie and Jeffrey Monroe and the late Mitchell and Joseph Monroe; sister of Ellison...
Geraldine A. Gerry Ann Ashworth
Jul 21, 2014
Geraldine A. Ashworth, 51, died on July 21, 2014 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. She had courageously fought cancer for the last 4 years. She was the daughter of Barbara (Cicilline) DiSanto, the late Gerald J. Ashworth, and the late Waldo DiSanto. She resided in Johnston and Narragansett. She was an advocate for her friends and neighbors, a loving...
James V. Webster
Jul 20, 2014
James V. Webster,90, of Narragansett passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014. He was the husband of the late Frances D. “Tess” (Woolley) Webster. Born in Fitchburg, MA, a son of the late Mervin C. and May (Bowler) Webster. Mr. Webster was a salesman for Costello Bros. for many years before retiring and a WWII Army Veteran. He was an...
Kathleen Mcauliffe Rubinstein R.N.
Jul 19, 2014
Kathleen McAuliffe Rubinstein R.N. age 60, passed away peacefully on Friday July 18th, 2014 surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Lucille (Smey) McAuliffe and the late George F. McAuliffe Sr. She is survived by her loving husband Norm Rubinstein and her beloved daughters Tonya Clawson Urquizo and Lea Rubinstein, and...
Eugene David Costanza, Jr.
Jul 18, 2014
Eugene David Costanza, Jr. 75, of Peace Dale, died Friday. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Eugene D. and Matilda (Gallo) Costanza. Mr. Costanza worked for Electric Boat until retiring. He was a 25 year member of the Union Fire District Forestry Station and coached Little League Baseball for many years. In his spare...
Brandon Michael Austin
Jul 16, 2014
Brandon Michael Austin, 13, of South Kingstown passed away unexpectedly after an accident in South Carolina. He was the loving son of Loralie M. (Cornell) Austin and Garret A. Austin; brother of Ryan J. Marshall, John C. Marshall Jr., Kirstie M. Austin and Aaron A. Austin. He was the grandson of Janet E. (Bentley) Cornell and the late Stephen...
Carl Luke Hazard Job
Jul 16, 2014
Carl Luke Job “Hazard”, 47, of South County passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at home. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Gladys L. (Peckham) Hazard and Jessie Perry. Carl enjoyed reading the Bible, walking, family and cookouts. He was the brother of Donald Hazard Jr. of Wakefield, Gary Hazard of Wakefield, Bruce Hazard...
John M. Jack Fay
Jul 16, 2014
John “Jack“ Fay, cherished and devoted husband of Vivian (Grella) Fay, passed from the arms of his beloved wife and family into the joy of eternal happiness, July16, 2014.They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on June 27th. Born in Providence, and raised in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late John Michael and Margaret (Walsh) Fay. He was...
Beverly Blackhurst Deroche
Jul 14, 2014
Beverly Blackhurst DeRoche transitioned into heaven on July 14, 2014. She was born to Harry and Kathleen Blackhurst in Medford MA on October 20, 1927. She was a real estate broker at the Boyer Agency and raised her family in East Lyme CT. She had extended vacations for two years in FL, five years in CA, and traveled extensively,...
Robert A. Mello
Jul 14, 2014
Robert A. Mello, 83, of Narragansett, RI passed away on July 14, 2014. He is survived by his wife Mary Louise Mello, their five children: Roberta Hazelbaker, Rebecca Kelliher, Rachele Cameron, Stephen Mello, and Ramona Mello. He also has ten grandchildren, Ryan Hazelbaker, Kristina Hazelbaker, Stephanie Kelliher, Robert Kelliher, Brendan Kelliher, Danielle Bronson, Dylan Sylvester, Renee Mello, Shaun Mello,...
Shirley A. Brady
Jul 12, 2014
Shirley A. Brady,85, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was the wife of the late John Brady and daughter of Thomas and Annie Howard. Mrs. Brady was a communicant and volunteer of St. James Chapel and a volunteer at South County Hospital. She was the mother of Joseph Brady of Charlestown, RI, John Brady of Sterling, CT, Mary...
David V. Rowan
Jul 9, 2014
David V. Rowan, 47, of Cranston passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2014. He was the fiance’ of Barbara Chan of Cranston. Born in Providence, a son of Vincent Rowan of Warwick and Joan (Carlin) Calo of Wakefield. The step-son of Joseph Calo in Florida. David was a sales executive for Dewal Industries for many years. Besides his parents...
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