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Geraldine A. Gerry Ann Ashworth

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Francine Carpenter

Francine Carpenter

Jul 9, 2014

Francine Carpenter, 88, of Charlestown, died Wednesday. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Carpenter, whom she met during World War II. Born in St. Aubin, France, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite Passeroni. Mrs. Carpenter owned and operated with her late husband, Carpenter’s Garage for many years. She also had worked at...

David Raymond Shields

David Raymond Shields

Jul 8, 2014

David Raymond Shields, 76, of Coaldale, Colorado passed away on July 8, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 5,1937 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Woodrow Wilson and Buddy Bell (Foster) Shields. He graduated from Cotopaxi High School and entered the US Coast Guard in 1956. He married Renee (Bell) Shields on November 9, 1958. He is survived...

Jean M. Wales

Jean M. Wales

Jul 7, 2014

Jean M. Wales, 86, of Baldwin Court, passed away July 7, 2014. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Lennon) Martin. She was the wife of the late Jonathan R. Wales, Sr.; mother of Jonathan and his wife Maureen of Alpharetta, GA, Anne of Douglas, MA, Barbara of Riverside, RI, Jacqueline Wales Langlois and her...

Richard A. Wordell

Richard A. Wordell

Jul 6, 2014

Richard A. Wordell, 78, of Wakefield, died Sunday. He was the beloved husband of Louise (Winward) Wordell for 50 years. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Albert & Isabel (Kaye) Wordell. Mr. Wordell grew up in Little Compton and was a graduate of Josephine Wilbur High School in 1954. Mr. Wordell was a...

Walter C. Beckmann

Walter C. Beckmann

Jul 5, 2014

Walter C. Beckmann, 85, of Narragansett, died Saturday. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann Lee (McClemens) Beckmann, who recently died in October of 2013. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was a son of the late Charles O. and Anna E. (Gathmann) Beckmann. Mr. Beckmann received his graduate degree in Geophysics from Columbia University. After earning...

Donna J. Thomas

Donna J. Thomas

Jul 3, 2014

Donna J. Thomas, 64, of Charlestown passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Leigh High Valley Hospital, Hazelton, PA while traveling the last 30 days with her loving husband of forty three years, Walter E. Thomas III. Born in Sullivan, IN, she enjoyed traveling and going back to her home town of Terre Haute, IN. She was the...

Philip Crowe

Philip Crowe

Jul 3, 2014

Philip Crowe, 58, of Wakefield, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 3rd. He was the husband of Patricia Crowe. Born in Hyannis, Massachusetts, he was a son of Barbara (Gay) Crowe of Winter Haven, Florida and the late Jerry Crowe. Mr. Crowe was employed at Electric Boat and was a former truck driver. He was a Vietnam Era veteran of the...

Catherine May Morin

Catherine May Morin

Jul 3, 2014

Catherine M. Morin, 92, of Charlestown, and formerly of Lincoln, died Thursday at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Morin. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late James and Esther (White) Murnane. Mrs. Morin was an Administrative Assistant at Providence College for 25 years. After retiring, she moved to Charlestown and...

Stephanie Dawn Souza

Stephanie Dawn Souza

Jul 3, 2014

Stephanie Dawn Sousa Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Best Friend Stephanie Sousa 23, of Peace Dale passed suddenly July 3rd 2014. Born May 21st 1991 in Providence,she was the beloved daughter of Keith and Shelley Sousa. She lived in Peace Dale R.I. most of her life. The only thing Stephanie loved more than her family and friends was her love...

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