Obituaries

May 6, 2024

Richard J. “RJ” Boudreau, age 54 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 6, 2024.

Born in South Kingstown, RI, on July 12, 1969, he was the son of Carole (Straight) Boudreau and the late Harris “Harry” Boudreau, who died in 2004. He grew up and lived most...

May 4, 2024

Catherine J. Shay, 91, of Narragansett passed away on May 4, 2024. Born in Hempstead, New York, she was the daughter of the late Byron and Matilda (Vendetti) Provost. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold J. Shay.

Catherine, or Jean as she liked to be called, was a pure soul spirit embodying...

May 2, 2024

Joseph H. Alves, 92, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2nd at Kent County Hospital after battling a long illness. The middle of 9 children, Joseph was born on May 18th, 1931 to his parents, the late Charles and Edna (Collins) Alves. He was a devoted husband to the love of his life, the late Madeline F....

May 1, 2024

Luanne L. Corbett, 69, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, May 1st. Born in South Kingstown, she was the loving daughter of the late James W. Corbett Sr. and Mildred (Rice) Hammond.

Luanne lived her life just as she wanted and made no apologies! She loved nothing more than...

Apr 30, 2024

Nicholas Adam Smith, born on November 20th, 1980, in Narragansett, RI, passed away unexpectedly on April 30th, 2024, in Honolulu, HI. He was 43 years old.

Nicholas, known to his friends and family as Nick, was a beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend. He is survived by his mother, Paula Smith; his brothers, Zachary and...

Apr 28, 2024

Alice L. Dinonsie, 95, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28th. Born in South Kingstown to her loving parents, the late Harold and Mabel (Leblanc) Gould. She was the devoted wife of Pasquale Dinonse for 40 before his passing in 1986.

Alice always enjoyed cooking her many recipes for her kids, reading...

Apr 27, 2024

Jessica C. Burgoon, 44, of South Kingstown passed away suddenly on April 27, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Coralie (Kratzr) Burgoon and the late David Burgoon.

Jessica worked for The Spectator newspaper, the Kent County Times, and Meals on Wheels. She was an avid writer and best known for her creativity. Writing was...

Apr 25, 2024

Willard J. "Jeff" Smith, 78, of Carolina, RI passed away at home Thursday, April 25th surrounded by his loving family and wife of 35 years, Marcy (Pointek) Smith. Born in Providence, RI, Jeff was the beloved son of the late Willard and Helen (Fagan) Smith.

In college, Jeff played football for the University of Arizona....

Apr 25, 2024

Gloria Prince, 90, of Narragansett passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Tommy Rogers. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of Howard and Ruth Prince.

Gloria moved into the Heritage Apartment Program in North Kingstown, RI in 1981, and most recently resided at the Fiore group home...

Apr 24, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) G. Pesch, 83, of South Kingstown passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 24, 2024. He was the son of the late George C. Pesch and Marie (Lowrey) Pesch, and brother to the late Joan Pesch. Jerry was the beloved husband of Carol G. (Elliott) Pesch for 53 years.

Jerry was born...

Apr 21, 2024

Angelo A. Cappa Jr, 76, of Newington, CT and Charlestown, RI passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024. He was the son of the late Angelo and Lucille (LaPenna) Cappa and the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Jasinski) Cappa for 55 years.

After graduating from Glastonbury High School, he enlisted in the United States Army....

Apr 18, 2024

Jacqueline Peterson Alexander, a cherished member of her family, peacefully departed this world on April 25, 2024, at her home in Wakefield, Rhode Island. She was surrounded by the warmth and the love of her family and dedicated caregivers. Jacqueline, born on August 28, 1928, in New York City to Stephen Peterson and Anna Boehm, lived a life rich...

Apr 18, 2024

Jeffrey Alves, 56, passed away after a long battle with liver disease on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1967 to Joseph and Madeline Alves in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to Rhode Island as a child and has stayed in the area ever since. Jeffrey was predeceased by his mother Madeline and his brother James....

Apr 16, 2024

Anthony Bessacini, 84, of Narragansett passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 16th. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Masiello) Bessacini for 60 years. Born December 28, 1939, in Providence he was the son of the late Eugene and Antonette (Poli) Bessacini.

Anthony was a graduate of URI with BS...

Apr 15, 2024

Leo Carroll, 82, of South Kingstown, RI passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15 at South County Hospital. Born in 1941 to the late Bernard and Mary (Reilly) Carroll, Leo grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts as the oldest of five siblings, Bernard, Rosemary, Joseph, and Andrea. He was predeceased by his sister Rosemary, who passed away just two days...

Apr 14, 2024

Peter Brooks Cooper passed away on April 14, 2024 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

He was born on March 21, 1966 in Holyoke, Massachusetts and attended Belchertown High School where he excelled at Cross Country. Peter's running skills were perfected by outrunning Quabbin Reservoir game wardens as well as coyotes while fishing in restricted areas....

Apr 14, 2024

Elsie Josephine Hazard, 90, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14th in her home surrounded by her family.

Elsie was born on September 20th, 1933 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island as daughter to the late Celia Whitford and Arthur Perry. She was the wife of the late Leonard Hazard.

She...

Apr 13, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Lorraine Anne McGale passed away peacefully on April 13th, 2024, at 91 years of age surrounded by her loving family in Wakefield, RI.

Lorraine was born September 15, 1932, in Woonsocket, RI. She was the devoted wife of Robert Henry McGale, daughter of Lillian Clara...

Apr 12, 2024

Thomas (Tom, Tommy) William Plymesser of Wakefield, Rhode Island passed away on Friday, April 12th at the Rhode Island Veterans home in Bristol, RI where he has lived since 2018.

Tom is a lifelong resident of Rhode Island. He was born at his home at 59 Farewell Street Newport, Rhode Island on August 6, 1923....

Apr 12, 2024

Scott D. Wheeler 54, of Okinawa, Japan. Scott walked into the arms of “Jesus” on April 12, 2024 after succumbing to complications of heart disease. Scott was born in South Kingstown. He was the son of Joanne Stasiunas and stepson of Timothy Stasiunas whom, with much Love, Scott called Dad, of Charlestown.

Scott graduated from...