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Dorothy T Leduc
Nov 6, 2024
Dorothy T. Leduc, 88, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the loving daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Townsend) Spaziano. She was the devoted wife of Edgar Leduc for 66 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons Robert,...
Sally E Monahon
Nov 5, 2024
Sally Evans Monahon, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, at her cherished cottage in South Kingstown, with family by her side. Born on January 2, 1940, in Providence, Sally was welcomed as the city’s New Year’s baby by her parents, Louis G. and Frances Gallagher Evans. A true Bristolian at heart, Sally...
Kenneth C. Jeremiah
Nov 5, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of Kenneth (Ken) C. Jeremiah of Narragansett, RI. Ken passed away on November 5, 2024, while doing what he loved best: traveling the world. Ken received his doctoral degree, was fluent in many languages, and authored multiple articles and books. He appeared on major podcasts and numerous episodes of shows aired on...
Steven J. Varhol
Nov 3, 2024
Steven Joseph Varhol, 86, of Charlestown, RI passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Barbara J. Varhol. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Steven was the son of John Varhol and Margaret (Shulick) Varhol.
Steven was a carpenter and worked for LeBlanc Builders for 30 years before his retirement in 1999....
Jane L. Capra
Nov 1, 2024
Jane L. Capra, 84, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at South County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Angelo Capra, Jr. Born and raised in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Willis) Roberts.
Jane enjoyed gardening and bird watching and loved cooking for her...
Alfred H. Barnett
Oct 29, 2024
Alfred Henry Barnett, 82, of Narragansett, RI passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024. Born in Stoddard County, Missouri. He was the beloved husband of Alboma Marie (Matuza) for 58 years and father of Kevin Michael Barnett.
Alfred was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1963 to 1967. He was also a Narragansett resident for...
Joya Maxwell
Oct 29, 2024
Joya Maxwell passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on October 29th, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She leaves behind her daughter Kimberly Beauchamp and son-in-law Michael Beauchamp; granddaughters Lily and Scarlett Beauchamp; brother Jay Coffey (Linda); sisters Anita Coffey (Phil Shuler) and Gailjean Gallon (d. Richard William Gallon, III); and many cherished cousins, nieces, nephews, and...
Rita A. Santilli
Oct 29, 2024
Rita Ann (Izzi) Santilli, 89, of Narragansett passed away with her family by her side on October 29th. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Anthony L. Santilli, they were married for 60 years. She was the daughter of the late Mario and Helen Izzi of Warwick.
Rita grew up in Warwick, RI and...
Joseph B. Fitzgerald
Oct 29, 2024
Joseph B. Fitzgerald, M.D., 82, of Kingston, Rhode Island, died on October 29 unexpectedly. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Martin) for 55 years. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Benedict Fitzgerald and Frances (Siphron) Fitzgerald.
Joseph graduated from the University of Scranton in 1964 and George Washington University...
Patricia M. Katula
Oct 28, 2024
Our beloved Patricia died from the effects of Parkinson’s disease on October 28, 2024, at the age of 80 years. Pat was loved by all who knew her. We will miss her gentle ways and the shadow of her smile.
Pat was born to Alice and John Mustari in Texas, where John was stationed during...
Terrence M. Slaven
Oct 28, 2024
Terrence M. Slaven, known to everyone as Terry, died on October 28. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Terry practiced law for 42 years in Arizona, where he leaves many friends who remember him for his intellect, wit and kind heart.
Terry was born in Buffalo, N.Y. on July 26, 1949, the fourth and youngest...
Vincent Pisaturo
Oct 28, 2024
Vincent Pisaturo, 84, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Marsha (O’Reilly) Pisaturo, with whom he shared a loving life.
Born in Sant’Angelo d’Alife, Italy, Vincent was the cherished son of Augusto and Maria Pisaturo. In 1957, he and his family embarked on a new journey, emigrating to...
Margaret Zanella
Oct 25, 2024
Margaret Mary Christofaro Zanella, Maggie, of Miami, Florida, and formerly of Narragansett, Rhode Island, peacefully left this earth on Friday, October 25, 2024, lovingly surrounded by her family.
Maggie was a force, a beautiful firecracker, a sparkler, the life of every party. She had that certain “je ne sais quois” that served her well in...
Daniel Geary Dunn
Oct 25, 2024
Daniel G. Dunn passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, in his sleep after a brief illness. His longtime friend Beth Ann Nunes was by his side.
Daniel “Danny” G. Dunn was incredibly talented, hilarious, handsome, well dressed (he’d want to make sure that was noted), sensitive, complicated, and complex. He was a wild card...
Roland L. Lapre, Jr.
Oct 24, 2024
Roland L. Lapre Jr, 71, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2024. Roland is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy (Nightingale), their three sons, Justin (Danielle), Brandon (Oxana), and Ryan (Jackie), his father, Roland Sr., his brother, David (Josephine), his sister Nancy Rego (John), and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Aurora (Trudel)...
Jean Waterman
Oct 24, 2024
Jean Waterman, 86, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24th, 2024. Born in Barrington, Rhode Island to her parents, the late Frederick and Mary (Lemos) Waterman.
Jean Waterman lived a vibrant 86 years, strong and independently. Jean loved her family, her grandchildren and of course her great grandchildren. Jean found watching sports quite...
Loralie Austin
Oct 24, 2024
Loralie M. Austin, 54, of South Kingstown passed away on Thursday, October 24th. Born in South Kingstown to her loving parents, the late, Stephen and Janet (Bentley) Cornell.
Loralie graduated from West Bay Christian Academy in 1988 and completed a variety of Business Courses, eventually receiving her Certificate of Business Information Processing from Sawyer School....
Neil W. Ross
Oct 23, 2024
Neil Williams Ross, Educator, Peace Corps Volunteer, International Scouter, Marina Industry Pioneer, Local Historian, and proud 12th generation Rhode Islander as a direct descendent of Roger Williams, died peacefully at home in Kingston, Rhode Island, on October 23, 2024.
Born to Marguerite Williams and Neil Frederick Ross, and raised in Eden Park, Neil attended the...
Lee J. Stetson
Oct 21, 2024
Lee J. Stetson, 43, of Richmond, passed away on October 21, 2024. Born in South Kingstown, he was the beloved son of Peter and Denise Stetson.
Lee attended The Prout School and graduated from the University of Rhode Island majoring in Economics and Spanish. He later obtained his teacher certification through Providence College. He had...
Thomas A. Rhodes, Jr.
Oct 15, 2024
Thomas A. Rhodes, 81, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at home in the company of his loving wife, Kathleen M. (Henley) Rhodes. Born in Westerly, he was a son of the late Thomas A. Rhodes, Sr. and Ruth (Tarbox) Rhodes.
Tom served his country during the Vietnam War as a Radio Operator...
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