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Alexander Salas

Alexander Salas

Apr 12, 2024

On Friday, April 12th, 2024, Alexander Salas, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, returned to his creator at the age of 77. Born to Antonio and Clementina on September 29, 1946, Alex was raised in Flushing, NY. He was a graduate of Hofstra University and received his Masters in Health Care Administration at Cornell University. He was a hospital administrator...

Ray E. Johnson

Ray E. Johnson

Apr 11, 2024

Ray Edgar Johnson, age 76, of Narragansett, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024. He leaves behind his daughter and primary caregiver Raye Anne Johnson-Seiger and her husband Gary. He is survived by his brother Charles Johnson (Mary Ann), his sister Sandra Johnson, his niece Kasey and nephew Max, and his ex-wife Jacqueline Smith.

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Sylvia Jeanette Jordan

Sylvia Jeanette Jordan

Apr 9, 2024

Jordan, Sylvia, 73, passed away peacefully at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab Center in West Kingston, RI on April 9, 2024.

Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Dolores (Correia) Jordan and her sister Cynthia (Jordan) Ellingson of San Diego, CA. Lovingly remembered by her daughters, Melissa Gauvin and her husband Roger Pelletier of Williamsburg, VA,...

Russell W. Boothroyd

Russell W. Boothroyd

Apr 7, 2024

Russell Walter Boothroyd, age 73 , of Old Voluntown Road, Exeter, RI passed away suddenly Sunday, April 7th after having struggled with the effects of Multiple Sclerosis for more than thirty years. Russ had resided at West View Nursing and Rehab, West Warwick, RI for the past three and a half years under the wonderful care of the staff...

Constance D. Whitford

Constance D. Whitford

Apr 7, 2024

Constance D. Whitford, 76, of Exeter, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Kent Hospital. She was the loving wife of Stanly Whitford. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Mabel (Salisbury) Caswell.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Sherrie Whitford, a granddaughter, Faith Chipman...

Ingrid B. Trager

Ingrid B. Trager

Apr 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ingrid B. Trager (Hirt), with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ingrid B. Trager, who left us suddenly on April 4th, 2024. Living in East Matunuck with her family since 1976, Ingrid had made many wonderful friends over the years.

Ingrid was born in Germany, in 1943 and grew up...

Winifred  B. Helfrich

Winifred B. Helfrich

Apr 3, 2024

Winifred Barber Helfrich, 92, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 while at home with her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Helfrich for 63 years. Born on March 8, 1932 in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Howard C. and Winifred (Swarbrik) Barber.

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Priscilla T. Chappell

Priscilla T. Chappell

Apr 3, 2024

Priscilla Tourgee Chappell, 91, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3rd. Born in Charlestown, RI, she was the beloved daughter of the late Earl Tourgee and Edna (Clark) Tourgee. She had an active, joyful life with her husband of thirty years, the late Kenneth C. Chappell, including ballroom roller skating, playing the trumpet together, and attending...

Kenneth John Scott

Kenneth John Scott

Apr 3, 2024

On April 3, 2024 K. John Scott, 75, passed away from a traumatic brain injury occurring in 2018. Raised in Plattsburgh, NY, John was the son of Kenneth and Dorothy Scott.

John leaves his loving wife Judith, his son Douglas Scott and his wife Tracy, stepson Patrick Lyons and his wife Pam Collins, four grandchildren...

Albert I. Darbey

Albert I. Darbey

Apr 2, 2024

Albert I. Darbey, 95, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2rd. Born on January 11, 1929 to his loving parents the late Albert and Mary (Stephenson) Darbey. He was a devoted husband to his wife of over 50 years, the late Barbara A. (Oates) Darbey. Together they raised four children, Jeff, Dawn, Linda and Andrew. He...

Robert W. Chappell

Robert W. Chappell

Apr 2, 2024

Robert W. Chappell, 95, passed away peacefully at Kent Hospital Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024. He was the husband of the late Louise (Faella) Chappell. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Chester and Alice (Cassidy) Chappell.

Robert was a volunteer with the South County Ambulance for 15 years and with the...

Shane  Best

Shane Best

Mar 31, 2024

Shane Best, known for his generous heart and adventurous spirit, passed away on March 31. Shane adored his family and friends and had a deep reverence for nature. He loved sailing, skiing, and climbing mountains and towers all over the world. He had recently taken up long distance running, completing his first marathon with an impressive time and immediately...

Joan  T. Allen

Joan T. Allen

Mar 30, 2024

Joan T. Allen, 92, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, passed away surrounded by her loving family on, Saturday, March 30th. Born in White Plains, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Whelpley) Mackin. Joan was the beloved wife of Robert L. Allen for 28 years.

Joan led an active life. She was...

Michaelangelo Accetta Iii

Michaelangelo Accetta Iii

Mar 30, 2024

Michaelangelo Accetta III, 75, peacefully passed away on March 30th, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in 1948 in Providence, he was the son of the late Michaelangelo Accetta II and Domenica Margaret (Parente) Accetta. He leaves behind his beloved wife Karen (Mercurio) Accetta of 44 years, his son Michaelangelo Accetta IV, his son Matthew Accetta and his wife...

John  Gerard Sheil

John Gerard Sheil

Mar 25, 2024

John Gerard Sheil, 66, of Narragansett, passed away on March 25, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Christine (Collins) Sheil since 1991, but they knew each other since the mid 60s when they attended grammar school together. John was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, on...

June I. Webster

June I. Webster

Mar 22, 2024

June I. (Milanese) Webster passed on to her eternal life on Friday, March 22, 2024 in Wakefield, RI at age 98, just shy of her 99th birthday. Born on April 2, 1925 to Angelo and Kathryn (Perry) Milanese, June grew up in Rockville, CT.

June was the loving wife of the late Donald E. Webster...

Eileen M. Ullrich

Eileen M. Ullrich

Mar 21, 2024

Eileen M. (McPeak) Ullrich, 88, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, March 21, 2024. She was the wife of the late James Ullrich and mother to the late Denise Ullrich. Eileen was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Evelyn McPeak.

Mrs. Ullrich’s career as an elementary school teacher spanned over...

James E. Rockwell

James E. Rockwell

Mar 18, 2024

James E. Rockwell, 71, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, after a valiant battle with bladder cancer. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 6, 1952, he was the oldest child of Regina (Letrick) and the late John J. Rockwell.

Jim was born and raised in Brownsville, PA. Known to his...

Gloria L Westlake

Gloria L Westlake

Mar 17, 2024

Gloria Westlake, 91, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17th surrounded by her family. Born in South Kingstown, RI she was the loving daughter of the late Carl and Mary “May” (Whaley) Lewis. Gloria was the beloved wife of Joseph Westlake for 71 years.

Gloria was born and raised in...

Louise E. Picciotti

Louise E. Picciotti

Mar 13, 2024

Louise Elena Picciotti, 75, of Narragansett RI, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Kent Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Louise was born in Bridgeport, CT on May 6, 1948, daughter of the late Salvatore and Anna (Oliva) Piccolo, Sr. She is predeceased by her brothers Salvatore (Linda) Piccolo, Jr, Anthony...

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