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Ralph E. Friel

Ralph E. Friel

Jul 3, 2011

Lt. Col. Ralph E. Friel, 82, of North Kingstown passed away July 3rd with family & loved ones at his side. Born in South Kingstown, RI, He was the son of the late Grace I. (McLaughlin) Friel and Augustus C. Friel Sr. Mr. Friel was a 1946 graduate of South Kingstown High School. After serving two years in the...

John V. Mcculloch

John V. Mcculloch

Jul 3, 2011

John Vincent McCulloch, age 83, died on July 3 in Orange Park, FL. He was a native of Altoona, PA and a former resident of Warwick, RI. He resided in Fleming Island, FL since 2003. Mr. McCulloch retired as Vice President of AMICA Mutual Insurance Co. in Providence, RI. He had been associated with AMICA for 41 years as...

Helen Westlake De Mayo

Helen Westlake De Mayo

Jul 1, 2011

Helen (Westlake) De Mayo, 88, of Pt. Judith Rd., Narragansett passed away peacefully on Friday July 1, 2011. She was the wife of the late William De Mayo. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late RI State Senator George Westlake and Mary (Oatley) Westlake. Helen worked as a social worker for the State of RI...

Jeannine Marie Perry

Jeannine Marie Perry

Jul 1, 2011

Jeannine Marie Perry, 51, of South Kingstown, died Friday at Home and Hospice Care of RI in Providence. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of Frances (Robinson) Perry of Peace Dale and the late Arthur E. Perry. Besides her mother she leaves two daughters, Jennel Marie Perry of Norwich, CT and Jennifer Jean Perry of Providence; brothers...

Anne Marie Leblanc

Anne Marie Leblanc

Jun 29, 2011

Anne Marie (Poitras) LeBlanc, of Wayne Street, Narragansett, surrounded by her loving family passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 29, 2011 after her courageous battle with brain cancer. Annie, as she was known to both family and friends was born on July 31, 1945 in Grand Falls, New Brunswick Canada. She was the daughter of the late...

Charles L. Hargraves

Charles L. Hargraves

Jun 24, 2011

Charles L. Hargraves, 80, of Narragansett, died Friday, June 24, 2011. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Taylor) Hargraves. Born in Wakefield, he was a son of the late Charles and Anna (Pollock) Hargraves. Mr. Hargraves was an auto-mechanic for Westlake’s Garage in Narragansett and also worked for the Wakefield Branch Gas Plant, and the Town...

Edward C. Christensen

Edward C. Christensen

Jun 22, 2011

Edward C. Christensen, 94, of Edgewater Rd., Wakefield, died Wednesday at South County Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Judith (Holberton) Christensen for seventy two years. Born in Hartwick, NY, he was the son of the late Christian and Maria Christensen. Mr. Christensen worked as the manager for the former M & M Oil Co. from...

Louis E. Graichen

Louis E. Graichen

Jun 21, 2011

Louis E. Graichen Sr., 84, of Pt. Judith Rd., Narragansett, died Tuesday at South County Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marguerite “Peggy” (LaGrange) Graichen. Born in Glocester, RI, he was the son of the late Earl and Susie Graichen. Mr. Graichen worked as a yardman and was a dedicated employee at Arnold Lumber Co. in Wakefield...

Jane L.T. Colarulli

Jane L.T. Colarulli

Jun 20, 2011

Jane L.T. Colarulli, 88, of Kingston, died Monday, June 20, 2011. She was the wife of the late John A. Colarulli. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Richard Christie and Ann Bertha (Congdon) Taft. Mrs. Colarulli was an Art Teacher for the Chariho School Department for many years, until retiring. She was a member...

Stephen J. Hume

Stephen J. Hume

Jun 19, 2011

Stephen J. Hume, 71, of South Pier Rd., Narragansett, died unexpectedly on Sunday June 19, 2011. He was the husband of Mary (Cinquegrana) Hume for forty-six years. Born in Jamestown, he was the son of the late Russell and Mary (Gorton) Hume. Mr. Hume was a United States Army Veteran. He worked as a foreman at Browne & Sharpe...

Frederick M Blunt

Frederick M Blunt

Jun 10, 2011

Frederick M. Blunt, 93, of Wright Ave, Wakefield, died Friday. He was the husband of the late Lois (Weeden) Blunt. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harry and Olivia Blunt. Fred was a WW II US Army Veteran. He was a machinist for many years at Warren Pump before retiring. After retirement he worked for...

Mary Skinner Carothers

Mary Skinner Carothers

Jun 6, 2011

Mary (Skinner)Carothers, 92, passed on June 6, 2011 at the Scallop Shell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Peace Dale, RI. She was the loving wife of the late Robert F. Carothers, and the daughter of the late George and Ethel Skinner of Conway, PA. Mary was the mother of four sons: Robert L. Carothers and his wife Jayne Richmond...

Arthur G. Champlin

Arthur G. Champlin

May 31, 2011

Arthur G. Champlin,77, of South Pier Rd., died Tuesday. He was the husband of Shirley (White) Champlin for fifty six years. Born in Slocum, he was the son of the late Harold K. and Bernice M. (Holmes) Champlin. Arthur was a commercial fisherman out of Pt. Judith on the fishing vessels Roann and Zella for many years before retiring....

Dorothy Ruth Moone

Dorothy Ruth Moone

May 31, 2011

D. Ruth Moone, 85, of 681 Kingstown Rd., died Tuesday. She was the wife of the late Bernard W. Moone. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Madelene (Warner) Garrie. Mrs. Moone loved dogs and enjoyed baking. She was the mother of Lawrence Moone; grandmother of David Moone, Kristen Moone, Steven Moone...

Robert J. Graziano

Robert J. Graziano

May 30, 2011

Robert J. Graziano, 54, of Wentworth Ave, died Monday at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Ryan) Graziano. Born in Providence, a son of Vincent and Lorraine (Storti) Graziano. Bob worked as advance director for Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and former Secretary Matt Brown. He was a graduate of La Salle...

Virginia E. Watson

Virginia E. Watson

May 30, 2011

Virginia E. Watson, 97, of Parkwood Dr., Kingston, passed away Monday May 30, 2011 at home surrounded by her family . She was the wife of the late William F. Watson Jr. Born in Springfield, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Alvin P. and Bessie J. (Baker) Revis. Virginia attended Christ Church in East Greenwich. She was...

Peter Ventura Corpus, Jr.

Peter Ventura Corpus, Jr.

May 30, 2011

Peter Ventura Corpus, Jr., 78, of Wakefield, died Monday. He was the beloved husband of Fedy Velasquez Corpus. Born in Manila Philippines, he was a son of the late Pedro and Mercedes Corpus. Mr. Corpus was a Certified Public Accountant and an import/export trader for various companies. He has been a resident of South Kingstown since 1983. Formerly a...

Daniel W. Cronin

Daniel W. Cronin

May 28, 2011

Daniel W. Cronin, 56, of Richmond, lost a courageous battle on Saturday in Boston, following a long illness. Born in Providence, he was a beloved son of John W. and Florence (LeBlanc) Cronin of Westerly. He was a graduate of Tollgate High School, Class of 1974. Mr. Cronin has been employed at the University of Rhode Island for the...

Mary Anne Tomkiewicz

Mary Anne Tomkiewicz

May 27, 2011

Mary Anne (Mullenberg)Tomkiewicz, 70, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on May 27th, with her husband of 47 years Frederick G. Tomkiewicz Sr. by her side. She spent her final days surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 18, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of the late Dolores (Mullenberg) Klinkhammer and the late Louis...

Raymond I. Skip Millar

Raymond I. Skip Millar

May 27, 2011

Raymond Irving “Skip” Millar Jr., 81 of Providence, Voluntown, CT, Westerly, and more recently Zephyrhills, FL, died May 27, 2011. He was the son of Raymond Irving Millar, Sr. and Muriel Edna (Meyer) Millar. Ray or “Skip” as he was known by friends and family was born June 20, 1930 in Providence, RI. He graduated from the University of...

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