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Joyce Ann Downey

Joyce Ann Downey

Jan 9, 2025

Joyce Downey (Westcott) , 77, of South Kingstown, loving wife, mother and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at home January 9th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born at South County Hospital on April 17, 1947. She was the eldest of four siblings raised by the late Chester Westcott and Zella Wright. She dedicated much of her life...

Mary Louise Butler

Mary Louise Butler

Jan 9, 2025

Mary Louise (Tierney) Butler, 99, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late J Alan Butler for 65 years.

Born in Barrington, RI, she was a daughter of the late William Tierney and Lillian Costello. Louise was a graduate of Edgewood Junior College.

Besides...

Joan M. Pemberton

Joan M. Pemberton

Jan 7, 2025

Joan M. Pemberton (Burrell), 74, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was the wife of the late Swendell Pemberton. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Harry Thomas and Joan (Hazard) Burrell.

Joan enjoyed crocheting and baking.

She is survived by her sons, Christopher...

Anthony  Winchester

Anthony Winchester

Jan 6, 2025

Anthony Winchester left this Mother Earth on January 6, 2025. He was born in Michigan, a proud member of the Pokagon Tribe of Potawatomi Indians. He was a resident of South Kingstown, Rhode Island for 35 years and was happiest when walking his dogs on Narragansett Beach and along Narrow River.

Anthony worked for Rhode...

Robert Leeson Jr.

Robert Leeson Jr.

Jan 5, 2025

Robert Leeson, Jr., known as Rob to his friends, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on January 5, 2025. Rob lived a very long and extraordinary life and was grateful for the gifts and beauty of each and every day! He loved all of the natural world, whether he was sailing the oceans, walking the woods, skiing the mountains,...

Frances  M. Wong

Frances M. Wong

Jan 4, 2025

Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend

Frances M. Wong, 80, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away on January 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 7, 1944, Frances dedicated her life to her family and friends.

Frances is survived by her son Christopher Paul Wong,...

Ann C. Johnson

Ann C. Johnson

Jan 3, 2025

Ann C. Johnson, 90, of Narragansett, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at South County Hospital. She was the loving wife of Robert J. Johnson. Born in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late John and Kathleen (Spillane) Coyle.

Whether you knew her as Ann, Mom, Mimi, or Mrs. J., you were...

William R. Rebh

William R. Rebh

Jan 3, 2025

William R. Rebh of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2025, two days shy of his 100th birthday. He was the devoted husband of Mary F. (Markle) Rebh.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his three children Kathleen Currie of Sarasota, Florida, William Rebh and his wife Doreen of South Kingstown, Rhode...

Margaret E.  Cotter

Margaret E. Cotter

Jan 3, 2025

Margaret Ellen Cotter, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Wakefield, Rhode Island, on the morning of January 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Maggie was one of twelve siblings. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Providence College.

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June V. Jarret

June V. Jarret

Dec 29, 2024

June V. Jarret, of Narragansett, passed away on December 29, 2024. She was married to Anthony L. Jarret for 41 years and was the proud Mother of Richard Lupino, Jr. (spouse Cara), Gina Lupino (Partner, Toriana Gurley), and Michael Lupino.

She also was Grandma to her beloved Grandchildren Nicholas and Siena. June was predeceased by...

Janet  Anne Schofield

Janet Anne Schofield

Dec 29, 2024

Janet Schofield, 79, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Born in Concord, Massachusetts on September 5th, 1945, she was the loving daughter of the late John and Jessie (Reska) Dzerkacz. Janet was the devoted wife of Harold “Harry” Schofield of Narragansett, RI for 55 years.

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Jane  V. Potter

Jane V. Potter

Dec 28, 2024

Jane V. Potter, 77, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Clinton H. Potter, Sr. for 56 years. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Cassius and Jane (Reels) Champlin.

Jane worked at CANE Child Development Center for...

Karen L. Thompson

Karen L. Thompson

Dec 26, 2024

Karen Dobelstein Thompson of Charlestown RI, daughter of the late Dr. Russell and E. Millicent (Porter) Dobelstein passed away December 26th, 2024.

Karen was an amazing person, with a heart like no other, who never back downed with whatever life threw at her.

She worked hard for her career traveling and...

Robert T. Garzilli

Robert T. Garzilli

Dec 22, 2024

Robert T. Garzilli, 75, the son of the late Francesco and Filomena (Parillo) Garzilli passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

He is survived by his brother Richard and his sister-in-law Lucy (DiBiasio) Garzilli. He is also survived by his nieces Lisa Garzilli and Donna (Michael) Swain and his great nephews Brody, Matthew, Gregory,...

Robert F. Joy

Robert F. Joy

Dec 20, 2024

Robert Francois Joy, 89, of South Kingstown, passed away on Friday, December 20th. Born January 12th, 1935 at South county Hospital, he was the loving son of the late Frank and Marion (Clifford) Joy.

Bob lived in South Kingstown most of his life. He graduated from South Kingstown High School in June 1953...

Margaret R. Kenyon

Margaret R. Kenyon

Dec 20, 2024

Margaret R. Kenyon, 81, of West Kingston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was the wife of the late Frederick Kenyon, Jr. Born in North Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Bertha (Tingley) North.

Margaret devoted her life to her family, helping...

Edward J. Gallagher

Edward J. Gallagher

Dec 17, 2024

Edward Gallagher born on November 9, 1944 passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024 at Kent County Hospital. Edward was the beloved son of Joseph Gallagher and Lorretta Jones.

A skilled carpenter by trade, he dedicated his life to craftsmanship and took great pride in his work. Beyond his profession, Edward found joy in coaching...

Ralph G. Berker

Ralph G. Berker

Dec 17, 2024

Ralph G. Berker, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, surrounded by family and leaving behind a legacy of love. Born on December 25, 1946, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the beloved son of the late Ralph C. Berker Jr. and Virginia M. Berker (Daniels). He is predeceased by his younger brother, Guy R. Berker.

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John  W.  Miller

John W. Miller

Dec 16, 2024

John W. Miller Jr., a devoted husband, passionate historian, and longtime marketing professional, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16th, at the age of 92. Born in Providence, RI, John moved with his family to Narragansett shortly after his birth, where he grew up and graduated from South Kingstown High School in 1950. He went on to study at...

Kevin F. Martin

Kevin F. Martin

Dec 12, 2024

Kevin F. Martin, 73, of Greenwich, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Bayview Rehabilitation at Scalabrini, North Kingstown, RI. Born in Bronx, New York, he was a son of the late Peter and Margaret (Gorman) Martin.

Kevin attended St. Helena Elementary and High School, Bronx, New York. He also received a...

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