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Mary Campbell
Nov 10, 2025
Mary (Hodde) Campbell, 89, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2025, in Wakefield, RI. Daughter of the late Joseph L. Hodde and Mary J. (Heaton), Wife of the late Norman A. Campbell. She is survived by her 3 children Debra Rugg and her husband, John, Linda Carver and her husband, Robert, and Michael Campbell and his wife...
Debra Lynn Holdredge
Nov 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra Lynn (Nadolny) Holdredge, age 68, who left us unexpectedly on November 8, 2025.
Born on January 1, 1957, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Debra lived her entire life in South County. She proudly earned her Bachelor's Degree in Women's Studies from the University of Rhode...
Seth Gifford
Nov 8, 2025
Seth K. Gifford II died on November 8, 2025, just three weeks shy of his 104th birthday. His was a long, quiet life, spent entirely in Rhode Island.
Born in Providence, Seth attended Moses Brown School, Brown University, and Boston College Law school at night, while working for governor Roberts as a speech writer. He went on to practice general...
Jeanne Clarke
Nov 7, 2025
Jeanne Doucette Clarke, 89, passed away peacefully on November 7th, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Richard "Dick" Clarke. Together since high school, they were married 62 years until Richard's passing. She lived many years in West Hartford, CT and later in South Kingstown, RI.
Born in Fall River, MA Jeanne was the...
Marjorie Doran
Nov 6, 2025
Marjorie "Margie" Hope Doran- 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Wakefield.
She was the daughter of the late Eugene Doran and Bertha (Monroe) Doran. She was the sister of the late Joseph B. Monroe, Harold "Jim" Doran, Robert W. Doran, and Mary E. (Doran) Norman.
She is...
Mark Sachar
Nov 5, 2025
Mark Sachar passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2025. Mark was seventy-four and had contended with Parkinson's Disease for over twenty years.
In spite of his prolonged illness, he pursued a career in real estate law and a hobby in music, learning to play the piano, guitar and drums.
After arriving in Rhode Island fourteen years ago from...
Mary Wright
Nov 4, 2025
Her Irish eyes are smiling. I know a woman of strength, kindness and beauty. I have watched her for years - she's our mother, grandmother, granny, sister, aunt, godmother.
Mary E. "Lily" Wright, 94, of Wakefield, passed away November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Captain Albert H. "Tod" Wright. Born in...
Jane Viglionese
Nov 4, 2025
Jane S. Viglionese passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025 after a long illness. She is survived by her beloved husband, Dr. Paschal Viglionese, daughter, Gina Oda (Stanley), sister, Jessica Wilson (Douglas), granddaughter, Natalie Oda (Grant Cawi), niece, Elizabeth Boucher (Nicolas), and two grandnephews, James and Alexander Boucher.
Jane lived her early years in New York City, moving to Rhode...
Carolyn Sherman
Nov 2, 2025
Carolyn T. Sherman, 82 , of North Kingstown, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. Smart, sassy, fun & an inspiration to many, Carolyn was loved by all who knew her. She was a R.I. girl from the very beginning, living most of her life between Cranston & Narragansett.
She earned her BA in English from URI, worked for Electric Boat...
Patricia Harris
Oct 31, 2025
The world became a little dimmer on October 31, 2025, when Trish Harris left us after a life filled with love, laughter and smiles. It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend.
Trish was born in Providence on January 25, 1965. She is survived by her beloved...
Thomas Beatrice
Oct 30, 2025
Thomas J. Beatrice Sr., 81, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 while in hospice care at the VA medical facility in Brockton, MA. He leaves behind his children TJ, Greg (wife, Sara), and Holly, along with 5 grandchildren, Ruby, Avery, Sadie, Malia, and Soleil. He also leaves his partner Camille Wells, nieces and nephews, former wife Judy, extended family...
Anna T. Seeders
Oct 29, 2025
Anna Theresa Seeders, 97, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the Fayetteville Center for Nursing and Healing. She was born June 19, 1928, to the late George and Marion Corr and attended Ward (Westerly) High School in Rhode Island.
Anna was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Lee Brooks. She is survived by her son, Robert...
Jason Reels
Oct 26, 2025
Jason Kyle Reels, 50, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at his home on October 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He faced his illness with strength, dignity, and the heart of a warrior.
Jason was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend - deeply loved by all who...
Mary Terry
Oct 26, 2025
Mary J. Terry, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully In Wakefield, RI on October 26, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on Long Island, New York, Mary lived in Johnston RI for over 50 years. Mary was the daughter of the late Charles and Bridget (Whyte) Terry.Mary earned her bachelor's degree at Rhode...
Richard Ethier
Oct 25, 2025
Richard C. "Dick" Ethier, Sr., a man whose life was a masterclass in curiosity, dedication, and the occasional well-timed, mischievous grin, peacefully powered down on October 25, 2025, surrounded by the warm glow of his loving family. He was 81 years old.
Richard was born in Providence, RI to Theresa (Pariseau) and Alfred C. Ethier. He completed his education at...
Meredith McAloon
Oct 25, 2025
Meredith Hazard McAloon, age 80, of Block Island, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving and devoted daughters, Kerrie, Shannon, Meredith, and Kathleen.
Born on September 13, 1945, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Meredith was the daughter of Beatrice Luella (Wood) Hazard and Albert Nelson Hazard. She grew up in Pawtucket and graduated from Tolman...
Arthur Stein
Oct 24, 2025
Beloved husband, father, brother, mentor, and friend, Dr. Arthur Benjamin Stein of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 24, surrounded by loving family.
Born in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania, Art was the eldest son of Mary Abelson Stein and Dr. Samuel Stein. From a young age, he showed exceptional promise - pitching a no-hitter for his Little League team, excelling...
Antonio Faella
Oct 23, 2025
Antonio W. Faella, 103, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Providence, RI to Gaetano and Pasqualina (Mastrostefano) Faella, Tony's family soon moved to South Kingstown, RI and he attended school until the age of 16. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Tony enlisted in the Navy and served in the Pacific on a submarine,...
Henry Thayer
Oct 21, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Henry H. Thayer III, aged 73, who passed away on October 21, 2025. Born on July 10, 1952, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, he was a revered member of his community and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was the son of the late Henry Thayer Jr....
Carolyn Gardiner
Oct 20, 2025
Carolyn Matheson Gardiner, 85, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Myrtis Matheson. She is survived by her husband, Leigh Gardiner, and her son James Gardiner.
Carolyn's celebrated life was one of selfless impact. She...
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