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Margaret Cannon
Jan 11, 2025
Margaret Marie “Magie” Daniels Cannon passed away peacefully on Saturday evening in Westerly, RI at the age of 66 due to complications from Dementia. Magie was born in Buffalo, NY to Beverly and Henry Hess.
Magie grew up in a military family, attending school in NY, CA, and HI. She graduated in 1976 from Waipahu...
Joan E. Gottlieb
Jan 11, 2025
Joan Eiger Gottlieb, born in New York City on August 12,1935, died on January 11, 2025 in Providence, RI. Her parents, Sadie Mantel and Sol Eiger were teenage immigrants from Vienna and Warsaw, respectively. Joan and her two older brothers (Norman and Edwin) attended excellent New York public schools, and Joan graduated as Valedictorian from William H. Taft High...
Ann P. Ross
Jan 11, 2025
With great sorrow the family of Ann Kimball Penney Ross, 94, of Kingston, RI announce her passing on 1/11/2025. Ann was predeceased by her husband James Barrett Ross Jr in 2020, their son Scott Ross in 2024, and an infant daughter in 1964. She leaves behind ten of her 12 children: James Ross, Alison Hunt, Andrea Ames, Alan Ross,...
Rufina Delizo Rice
Jan 10, 2025
Rufina Delizo Rice, “Ping” to her friends, beloved wife of Michael A. Rice, Ph.D. and mother of Maria Isabel Rice, Esq. passed away at Scallop Shell Nursing home in Peace Dale on the afternoon of January 10 after a sudden severe illness.
One of six siblings, Ping was born on March 26, 1954 in Baguio...
Simon G. Harootian, Jr.
Jan 9, 2025
Simon G. Harootian Jr., 79, of South Kingstown, RI., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 9th. George was born July 21, 1945 in Worcester, MA. He is predeceased by his parents Dr. Simon G. Harootian Sr. and Margaret (Ansbigian) Harootian, and sister, Carol Harootian. He was the beloved husband to Roberta J. (Benoit) Harootian for...
Joyce Ann Downey
Jan 9, 2025
Joyce Downey (Westcott) , 77, of South Kingstown, loving wife, mother and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at home January 9th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born at South County Hospital on April 17, 1947. She was the eldest of four siblings raised by the late Chester Westcott and Zella Wright. She dedicated much of her life...
Mary Louise Butler
Jan 9, 2025
Mary Louise (Tierney) Butler, 99, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late J Alan Butler for 65 years.
Born in Barrington, RI, she was a daughter of the late William Tierney and Lillian Costello. Louise was a graduate of Edgewood Junior College.
Besides...
Joan M. Pemberton
Jan 7, 2025
Joan M. Pemberton (Burrell), 74, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was the wife of the late Swendell Pemberton. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Harry Thomas and Joan (Hazard) Burrell.
Joan enjoyed crocheting and baking.
She is survived by her sons, Christopher...
Anthony Winchester
Jan 6, 2025
Anthony Winchester left this Mother Earth on January 6, 2025. He was born in Michigan, a proud member of the Pokagon Tribe of Potawatomi Indians. He was a resident of South Kingstown, Rhode Island for 35 years and was happiest when walking his dogs on Narragansett Beach and along Narrow River.
Anthony worked for Rhode...
Robert Leeson Jr.
Jan 5, 2025
Robert Leeson, Jr., known as Rob to his friends, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on January 5, 2025. Rob lived a very long and extraordinary life and was grateful for the gifts and beauty of each and every day! He loved all of the natural world, whether he was sailing the oceans, walking the woods, skiing the mountains,...
Frances M. Wong
Jan 4, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, and friend
Frances M. Wong, 80, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away on January 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 7, 1944, Frances dedicated her life to her family and friends.
Frances is survived by her son Christopher Paul Wong,...
Ann C. Johnson
Jan 3, 2025
Ann C. Johnson, 90, of Narragansett, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at South County Hospital. She was the loving wife of Robert J. Johnson. Born in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late John and Kathleen (Spillane) Coyle.
Whether you knew her as Ann, Mom, Mimi, or Mrs. J., you were...
William R. Rebh
Jan 3, 2025
William R. Rebh of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2025, two days shy of his 100th birthday. He was the devoted husband of Mary F. (Markle) Rebh.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his three children Kathleen Currie of Sarasota, Florida, William Rebh and his wife Doreen of South Kingstown, Rhode...
Margaret E. Cotter
Jan 3, 2025
Margaret Ellen Cotter, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Wakefield, Rhode Island, on the morning of January 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Maggie was one of twelve siblings. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Providence College.
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June V. Jarret
Dec 29, 2024
June V. Jarret, of Narragansett, passed away on December 29, 2024. She was married to Anthony L. Jarret for 41 years and was the proud Mother of Richard Lupino, Jr. (spouse Cara), Gina Lupino (Partner, Toriana Gurley), and Michael Lupino.
She also was Grandma to her beloved Grandchildren Nicholas and Siena. June was predeceased by...
Janet Anne Schofield
Dec 29, 2024
Janet Schofield, 79, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Born in Concord, Massachusetts on September 5th, 1945, she was the loving daughter of the late John and Jessie (Reska) Dzerkacz. Janet was the devoted wife of Harold “Harry” Schofield of Narragansett, RI for 55 years.
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Jane V. Potter
Dec 28, 2024
Jane V. Potter, 77, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Clinton H. Potter, Sr. for 56 years. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Cassius and Jane (Reels) Champlin.
Jane worked at CANE Child Development Center for...
Karen L. Thompson
Dec 26, 2024
Karen Dobelstein Thompson of Charlestown RI, daughter of the late Dr. Russell and E. Millicent (Porter) Dobelstein passed away December 26th, 2024.
Karen was an amazing person, with a heart like no other, who never back downed with whatever life threw at her.
She worked hard for her career traveling and...
Robert T. Garzilli
Dec 22, 2024
Robert T. Garzilli, 75, the son of the late Francesco and Filomena (Parillo) Garzilli passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
He is survived by his brother Richard and his sister-in-law Lucy (DiBiasio) Garzilli. He is also survived by his nieces Lisa Garzilli and Donna (Michael) Swain and his great nephews Brody, Matthew, Gregory,...
Robert F. Joy
Dec 20, 2024
Robert Francois Joy, 89, of South Kingstown, passed away on Friday, December 20th. Born January 12th, 1935 at South county Hospital, he was the loving son of the late Frank and Marion (Clifford) Joy.
Bob lived in South Kingstown most of his life. He graduated from South Kingstown High School in June 1953...
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