R. Gloria Kelly
Nov 1, 2012
R. Gloria Kelly, 86, formerly of Warwick, died Thursday, November 1, 2012. She was the wife of the late Frederick Kelly. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Marie (Plante) Pickering.Mrs. Kelly was an administrative assistant for Fleet National Bank Leasing for many years before retiring. She was the loving mother of Kenneth Kelly...
Joseph R. Cappuccio, Jr.
Oct 30, 2012
CAPPUCCIO, JOSEPH R. JR. “JOE” “PAPA”, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday October 30, 2012, in Norfolk, VA. He was the beloved husband of the late Marion (McCabe) Cappuccio, to whom he was married for 61 years. Born in Wakefield, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Ferrara) Cappuccio....
Florence S. Murphy
Oct 29, 2012
Florence S. Murphy, 93, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away October 29, 2012. She was the wife of the late Flurence “Murph” Murphy. Born in Meriden, CT, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Salenge. Mrs. Murphy worked as a telephone operator for many years before retiring. She leaves a daughter Sally Boyd and her husband...
Elaine B. Lagor-Maynard
Oct 26, 2012
Elaine B. Lagor-Maynard passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 at the home of her son Joseph and daughter-in-law Jennifer, in Pottstown, PA. She is also survived by her sons William and his wife Carolyn of Hinsdale, IL and John and Michelle of Avon Lake, OH. Elaine was born January 18, 1938 in Providence to the late Blanche and Norman...
Mary Shibley
Oct 21, 2012
Mary J. Shibley, 85, of North Niantic Drive in Charlestown, RI, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 21. She was the wife of the late Glenford M. Shibley. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Dr. John P. and Elsie M. (Brett) Shearer. She was a 1948 graduate of Harper Hospital School of Nursing...
Jean Elizabeth Baldwin Kingsland
Oct 20, 2012
Jean Elizabeth Baldwin Kingsland, 99, passed away at Scallop Shell Nursing and Rehab Center in Wakefield, RI on October 20, 2012. She was the wife of the late Roger S. Kingsland. Born in Deer Park, Washington, she was the daughter of the late John Gray and Bessie Mary (George) Baldwin. Mrs. Kingsland was raised in Boonton, NJ. After her...
Rita Kansas
Oct 20, 2012
Rita Kansas, 63, of Narragansett, died Saturday. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Evangeline (Leatos) Kansas of North Kingstown and the late Michael Kansas. Ms. Kansas was an animal lover, especially cats and birds. Besides her mother, she is survived by cousins and many friends. She was the sister of the late Michael Kansas and Peter Kansas....
Scott E. Brown
Oct 20, 2012
Scott E. Brown, 43, of Westerly, died unexpectedly Monday at home. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of Roland A. Brown and Cynthia (Roberts) Brown and step-son of Terry Brown, father of Katherine Brown; brother of Stephen Brown and Samantha Brown; uncle of Matthew, Jesse, Cody and Lily Brown. Scott was a loving son, dad and brother....
Thomas R. Phillips, Jr.
Oct 20, 2012
Thomas R. Phillips Jr., 77, formerly of Narragansett and South Kingstown, died Saturday. He was the husband of the late Janice (Peckham) Phillips. Born in Patterson, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Thomas R. Sr. and Virginia (Conine) Phillips. Mr. Phillips was employed by the State of Rhode island, retiring in 1992. He enjoyed camping and...
Courtland N. Mcpherson
Oct 19, 2012
Courtland N. McPherson, 62 of Cranston, and formerly of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital Friday night. Courtland was a dedicated Capitol Police officer for 27 years, retiring this past June. Courtland was a stoic man, but below his large exterior was a gentle giant with a love for life and a heart of gold. Courtland...
Robert F. Brow, Sr.
Oct 14, 2012
Robert F. Brow, Sr., 79, of Wakefield, formerly of North Kingstown, died Sunday. He was the beloved husband of Patricia N. (Madison) Brow for 57 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Helen (Sisson) Brow. He was a graduate of North Kingstown High School and in 1952 he graduated from the Radcliffe School...
Arthur S. Grasso
Oct 11, 2012
Arthur S. Grasso, 92, of South Kingstown, died Thursday at South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the husband of the late Mabel “Mae” (Girven) Grasso. Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Atanasio and Maria (Turo) Grasso. Mr. Grasso was the owner of Wakefield Auto Parts for many many years before retiring. He was the father...
Robert J. May
Sep 30, 2012
Robert J. May, 71 of Wakefield, died Sunday, September 30th. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Weedall) May for 29 years. Born in Bristol, CT, he was a son of the late Stanley and Nellie (Jackson) May. Mr. May was employed by the General Motors Company for more than 30 years, retiring as a supervisor. In his spare...
Margaret D. Dillmann
Sep 26, 2012
Margaret D. Dillmann, 92, of Post Rd., Matunuck, died Wednesday September 26, 2012 at home. She was the wife of the late William B. Dillmann. Born in Peace Dale, she was the daughter of the late T. William and Adelaide (Knowles) Dixon. Mrs. Dillmann was a school teacher and remedial reading teacher for several local school districts for many...
John W. Hazard
Sep 26, 2012
John W. Hazard, 63, of Wakefield, died Wednesday. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Earl W. and Nina E. Hazard. Mr. Hazard was employed at the University of Rhode Island for over 20 years, retiring as Head Custodian in 2000. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by three children, Tonya Hazard of...
Ann H. Rathbun
Sep 25, 2012
Ann H. Rathbun, 65, formerly of South Kingstown, passed away Tuesday. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mary (McNulty) Smith. Ms. Rathbun was employed by Verizon for more than 25 years. She enjoyed painting, sewing and playing Bingo. She is survived by three children, Patricia Thoman, Victorria Cicero and Aaron Rathbun, Jr.;...
Samuel E. Browning
Sep 24, 2012
Samuel E. Browning, 77, of Charlestown, died Monday. He was the beloved husband of Clara (Mikna) Browning for 48 years. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Samuel and Clara (Tucker) Browning, and stepson of the late Arthur Perrault. Mr. Browning was a carpenter for the carpenters union for many years. He was a member...
Jean S. Niles-Knight
Sep 20, 2012
Jean S. Niles – Knight (Harnden), 82, passed away on Thursday September 20, 2012. She was the wife of the late Philip D. Niles Jr. of Wakefield and the late Edwin L. Knight of Narragansett. Jean was the daughter of the late Andrew and Emily (April) Harnden and grew up in Andover, MA and East Matunuck, RI. Jean Attended...
Timothy E. Doyle
Sep 17, 2012
Timothy E. Doyle, 43, of Main St., Ashaway, died Monday at home. He was the husband of Dezmarie (Hazard) Doyle. Born in Houston, TX, he was the son of Carol Mahoney of California. Tim was a sheet metal worker for Local 17 Union. Besides his wife and mother he leaves his children, Isaiah Stroble, Timothy Everett, India Everett, Harrison...
Hazel M. White
Sep 17, 2012
Hazel M. White, 87, of Wakefield, died Monday. She was the wife of the late Edward White and Gordon Meiklejohn. Born in Lincoln, she was the youngest of nine children of the late James and Jessie (Birchell) Wright. Mrs. White was the owner and proprietor of Fireside Antiques. She was an active member of the Peace Dale Congregational Church,...
