Obituaries

Jul 11, 2024

Marcia Lea “Rogers” Johnson of Charlestown, Rhode Island passed away on July 11th 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, RI on January 31,1955 to the late Mabel Claire Rogers and George Washington III. She was the Loving Wife of William H. Johnson Jr of Charlestown, RI.

Marcia was employed at...

Jul 8, 2024

John R. Riley, 92 of Narragansett passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. He was the husband of the late Helen F. (Bowen) Riley and the late Shirley May (Piper) Riley. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Cyril W. and Gladys May (Champlin) Riley.

John was a firefighter for the Narragansett...

Jul 5, 2024

Laura Lee (Bradley, Garner) Feraco of South Kingstown, RI, passed away on July 5, 2024, peacefully with her loving family by her side.

Born May 24, 1956 in Atlanta, GA, she was the beloved daughter of Walter Bradley and the late Marjorie (Hoyt) Garner, and the late stepfather Gene Garner

Laura went to...

Jul 2, 2024

Angele was born in Argenteuil, France in June 1929. She lived in Croth, France, helping her parents run a Hotel/Bar/Restaurant. Angele was sent to Bogucice, Poland for her safety and to help her uncle just before the German invasion. She remained there for several years until it was safe to return home.

After the war,...

Jul 2, 2024

Vivian Ann LaPlante Lombardi of Wakefield, RI, went home to the Lord on July 2, 2024, surrounded by her family at the age of 83. She was born July 23, 1940, in West Warwick, RI. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Conrad and Annette Laplante and late sister, Arline St. Jean. She was also the beloved wife...

Jun 27, 2024

Joseph Hyde, 83, of Wakefield passed away on June 27, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1940, in Pawtucket to Sophie Bialkowski. He married his wife, Diane Hyde, on July 8, 1967.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Joshua Joseph Hyde and his grandson Nathan Hyde, both of Wakefield.

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Jun 26, 2024

Jeffrey P. Curran, 63, of South Kingstown, passed away on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024.

Born in Providence,RI to his loving parents, the late William and Margaret (English) Curran. He was the beloved husband of Lynn (Stearns) Curran for 25 years.

Jeffrey graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1985 after...

Jun 25, 2024

Angel Beth Smith (63) of Brooklyn, Connecticut passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on June 25, 2024. The daughter of Sandra Smith and Ronald Smith, Angel was born and raised in Providence Rhode Island and was a member of the Narragansett Tribe. Angel was named after the Angels of Bethlehem, which truly emulated who she was inside....

Jun 25, 2024

Clifford C. Grinnell, 66, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Donald and Tacie (Winsor) Grinnell.

Clifford is survived by a sister, Helen DelSanto, along with his second family, the staff and residents of Station Street Group Home, who loved and admired him. He was...

Jun 25, 2024

Blair J. Barbieri, 84 of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 25, 2024. Born in Providence, Blair was the son of the late Esther (Pisani) and Ralph Barbieri. Blair was the beloved husband of Doreen Barbieri for 65 years. Besides his wife, Blair is survived by his children; Ralph Barbieri, James Barbieri (Digna),...

Jun 24, 2024

Arthur W. Dawley, Sr., 88, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, after an 18 year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Carol P. (Gordineer) Dawley for 68 years. Born in Charlestown, RI, he was the son of the late John J. A. and Margaret (Green) Dawley.

He graduated from Westerly High...

Jun 24, 2024

Craig A. Turner, of Narragansett, RI, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born September 4, 1945, in Worcester, MA, the son of George A. and Esther G. (Mooney) Turner. He was a graduate of Worcester’s South High School, Worcester Jr. College, and Northeastern University where he received both his Bachelors and...

Jun 24, 2024

Richard W Cannon of Snug Harbor passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, at the age of 89.

Born in Providence on June 10, 1935, Richard was the son of John Patrick Cannon and Grace McKay Cannon of Longwood Avenue, Providence, RI. A lifelong Rhode Island resident, he was predeceased by his wife,...

Jun 23, 2024

Walter J. Gray of Kingston, RI, age 96, a former University of Rhode Island administrator, South Kingstown Town Council President and State Senator has died on June 23, 2024. He was the husband for 70 years of Mary A. (Cozzolino) Gray, He was born in Woonsocket, RI the son of the late John and Alice (Naylor) Gray.

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Jun 22, 2024

Russel B Wilkinson sadly passed away late in the evening on Saturday, June 22 leaving behind three sons and countless friends.

He worked for many years on boats and often found peace in nature through hunting, fishing, mushrooming and bird watching.

Russell struggled with many hardships as a young man but...

Jun 20, 2024

Grace Alice Merola O'Brien, 1929-2024, 94, of Scallop Shell Way, Peace Dale, R.I. passed peacefully on June 20th with her loving children by her side. She was the daughter of Giacomo and Maria Consola Merola. Grace was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Francis, the love of her life, beloved son Terrence Patrick, and grandson Chad Thomas O'Brien....

Jun 18, 2024

Kimberly Logan, 66, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late George and Norma Koepper. She was also the beloved wife of the late Dennis Logan.

She was born and raised in South Windsor, Connecticut. In her early years, she...

Jun 17, 2024

Verna Octavia (Symonds) Green, 82 of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17th. She was born in Westerly, RI on February 8th, 1942, to Wilma E. Symonds and Rudolph Valentino Peckham. She was the beloved companion of Steven (Sonny) Mattcheck Sr.

Verna was a founding member of Jonnycake center of Peace Dale where...

Jun 16, 2024

Milton Walberg, born on March 16, 1943, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024. Milton, affectionately known as "Milt" to his friends and family, was a larger-than-life figure who brought joy and warmth to all who knew him.

Milton spent 58 wonderful years married to the love of his life, June Walberg. Their enduring partnership...

Jun 15, 2024

Nancy Reynolds Holley, 96, A beloved wife, mother and friend passed into her heavenly Father’s arms on June 15, 2024. She was a long-time South Kingstown, RI resident and wife of the late Philip A. Holley. Raised in Cranston, RI, she was the beloved daughter of the late F. Arthur Reynolds and Dorothy (Hathaway) Reynolds.

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