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Janice D. Rice

Janice D. Rice

Feb 17, 2024

Janice Diane Rice, 73, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, in Providence, RI. She

was born April 26, 1950, in Birmingham, AL, and was predeceased by her parents, Arthur M.

Rice, Jr., and Mary Carpenter Rice, and her husband, Dr. Dean Batroukha. She is survived by

her sisters, Debbie Bailey (Ric) of...

Trevor Jay Stoutenburgh

Trevor Jay Stoutenburgh

Feb 16, 2024

Trevor Jay Stoutenburgh passed from this earth to the heavens on February 16th, 2024, and the world will never be the same. He was born at South County Hospital in Rhode Island on March 8th, 1989. He was a graduate of South Kingstown High School and The City College of New York earning a degree in American Literature. Trevor...

Veronica  A Donnelly

Veronica A Donnelly

Feb 15, 2024

Veronica A. Donnelly, 90, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 15th. Born in Providence, RI, she was the loving daughter of the late John and Mary (Wallace) Brennan. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Donnelly for 55 years.

Veronica was a graduate of Saint Mary Academy,...

Eugene B. Mckee Md

Eugene B. Mckee Md

Feb 14, 2024

Eugene B. McKee MD, 90, of Narragansett RI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 14th, 2024. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of Eugene R. McKee and Anna (Mallon) McKee. Gene is survived by his wife Patricia (Dalton), children Matthew, his wife Melissa (Danchik), their daughters Emily and Adeline; Mary Ellen and...

Joshua Joseph Rayta

Joshua Joseph Rayta

Feb 13, 2024

Joshua J. Rayta, 40, of, South Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 13th. Born in South Kingstown, RI he was the beloved son of Mark and Nicole Rayta.

Joshua a devoted father, son and brother grew up in Narragansett and South Kingstown spending his summers on the beaches with family and friends and attending...

Joseph R. Masson

Joseph R. Masson

Feb 12, 2024

Joseph R. Masson, of Narragansett and formerly of Providence, passed away on February 12, 2024.

Predeceased by his adored wife of 60 years, Claire, he is survived by his children Lynn and Jay, his daughter-in-law Maureen, his grandchildren Reagan and Kevin, his godchildren Deborah Gaffney and Rev. Robert Forcier, as well as his nieces and...

Mary Ann Cauchon

Mary Ann Cauchon

Feb 10, 2024

Mary Ann Cauchon,56 of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, February 10, 2024 after a courageous 4 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Mary Ann was born on May 19, 1967 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Henry F. and Mary E. (Farrelly) Cauchon. She was the sister of Thomas P. Cauchon and his wife, Dr. Elisa S....

Alexander  Boyd Neill, Jr.

Alexander Boyd Neill, Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Alexander B. Neill, Jr. 73 of South Kingstown, RI passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Hope Hospice Center in Providence, RI surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pawtucket, RI he was the son of the late Alexander B Neill, Sr., and Jean Neill (Alice Hooper) of Wakefield, RI.

Alex greatest pleasure...

Irwin M. Birnbaum

Irwin M. Birnbaum

Feb 7, 2024

Irwin M. Birnbaum, 88 of Charlestown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024. He was the husband of Arlene (Burrows) Birnbaum. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was a son of the late Sol and Rose (Cohen) Birnbaum.

Irwin was a graduate of Brooklyn College and...

Gregory  R. Coe

Gregory R. Coe

Feb 5, 2024

Gregory R. Coe, 76, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 5th surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Sievert) Coe for 52 years. Born in Bridgeport, CT he was the son of the late Robert and Jane (Capron) Coe.

Gregory graduated from Wagner College on...

Francis E. Fenner

Francis E. Fenner

Feb 2, 2024

Francis E. Fenner, 90, of Charlestown, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Milton A. Fenner, Sr. and Mildred A. (Smith) Fenner. He was the life partner of the late Louisa M. Whitney.

Francis is survived by his nieces Wendy...

Mark T. Selwyn

Mark T. Selwyn

Jan 29, 2024

Mark T. Selwyn, 71, of Exeter passed away suddenly on January 29, 2024 at Kent County Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Diane Selwyn, for 41 years. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jean Selwyn.

Mark was a true family man, who spent most of his...

Carol E. Kalberer

Carol E. Kalberer

Jan 26, 2024

Carol Eaton Kalberer of South Kingstown, and formerly of North Smithfield and Providence, RI, passed away on January 26th, 2024 at home.

Carol was born in Peace Dale, RI on December 20, 1932, the daughter of Reuben Bartlett Eaton, Sr. and Sarah Curtis Eaton. Her siblings Bart, Harriet, and Bobbie predeceased her, and her brother...

Mary Rose Crook

Mary Rose Crook

Jan 26, 2024

Mary Rose Crook, 85, of Narraganset RI, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of Robert A. Crook and the daughter of the late John and Mary “Mae” Gormally of Fall River, MA.

Mary's life was a testament to love, family, and community. Her greatest...

Robert F. Thoresen

Robert F. Thoresen

Jan 24, 2024

Robert F. Thoresen, 75, of Narragansett, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Nancy (Carpenter) Thoresen. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frederic and Mary (Silva) Thoresen.

Robert was a Coast Guard Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a...

Steven  James Henderson

Steven James Henderson

Jan 23, 2024

Steven J. Henderson, 69, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long illness. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the beloved son of Richard and Rena (Edgerton) Henderson.

Steven is survived by his brother, Douglas Henderson (Jorja) ;nephew, Toby Henderson (Ruby Ann) as well as his two children, Sarah and David....

Kay Readyhough

Kay Readyhough

Jan 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Kay Newth Readyhough of Wakefield, Rhode Island. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Kay's life was a testament to the enduring power of love, family, generosity, and kindness.

Born on January 31, 1931, Kay lived a life rich in...

Patricia  A. Maciel

Patricia A. Maciel

Jan 22, 2024

Patricia A. (Ross) Maciel, 84, passed away January 22, 2024. Patricia was born in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Kelly) Ross. She was the loving and devoted wife of John Maciel Jr., married 61 years. Their enduring and unconditional love was inconceivable.

She leaves behind her daughter Kelly Baccari and her...

Grace  Frances Klinger

Grace Frances Klinger

Jan 20, 2024

Grace Frances Klinger, 79, of Charlestown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024. She was born in Queens, New York to her loving parents, the late Thomas and Catherine (Callan) Hartigan. Grace was the beloved wife of Frederick H. Klinger for 52 years.

Grace was an active parishioner at St. Mary’s Church/St. James Chapel...

Tyrai Golden Sykes

Tyrai Golden Sykes

Jan 17, 2024

Tyrai Golden Sykes, 35, of West Warwick passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Shayna (Sebastian) Sykes.

Born in Salisbury, Maryland he was the son of Tyrone (Yvette) Sykes of Mardela Springs, MD and Melissa Camper of Minneola, FL. He was the brother of Tyrone (Naha) Sykes of Clarksville,...

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