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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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lawrence A. Marchetti, Sr.
Jul 1, 2014
Lawrence A. Marchetti , Sr. 89, of 80 Samuel Rodman Street, South Kingstown RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1 2014, surrounded in love by his family. For more than 64 years he was the devoted husband of Mary C. (Deliz) Marchetti. Born in Cranston RI, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Archangela (Grossi) Marchetti....
Calvin E. Bamford
Jun 29, 2014
Calvin E. Bamford, 89, of South Kingstown, died peacefully on Sunday, June 29th, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Mary Pat (Kehoe) Bamford for 57 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mabel (Schultz) Bamford. A graduate of La Salle Academy (’42), Brown University ('48) and a Naval Veteran of WW II,...
John Lonati, Jr.
Jun 28, 2014
John Lonati, Jr., 80, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home on June 28th, surrounded by his beloved family. He was the adored husband of his childhood sweetheart, Joyce ("Jay") Deslys Lonati, for fifty eight years. Born in Teaneck, NJ, John was the son of the late John Lonati Sr. and Charlotte (Regan) Lonati. He attended Westwood High School...
Dorothy Swanson Houghton
Jun 28, 2014
Dorothy (Swanson) Houghton, 103, a resident of Narragansett for the past 40 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28th, 2014 at the Scallop Shell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Montafix Wilson Houghton, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late August and Matilda (Johnson) Swanson. Before retiring, Dorothy...
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