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Mary Caporelli

Mary Caporelli

Dec 14, 2023

Mary Alice (Dwyer) Caporelli took her place among the stars on December 14th, brightening the night sky with the laughter, generous spirit, and kindness she shared throughout her life.

Born in Providence to Margaret (Harrington) and Francis Dwyer, on May 25th, 1929, she lived in North Providence for many years, returning to Narragansett to be...

Gina L. Johnson

Gina L. Johnson

Dec 13, 2023

Gina L. Johnson, 59, of South Kingstown, passed away Wednesday, December 13th. She was born and raised in South Kingstown, RI to her loving parents, the late Charles and Barbara (Champlin) Sekator.

Gina adored spending time with family and friends, and was always the life of the party for those who would gather in masses...

Frank  E  Schwab

Frank E Schwab

Dec 10, 2023

Frank Schwab peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 10, 2023 at the age of 89 in Wakefield, Rhode Island. He was formerly a resident of Dayton, Ohio and Bluffton, South Carolina. Frank is survived by his three children, Anne (husband Colin), Mike (wife Kathy), and Jennie (husband Kevin), his four grandchildren, Chris, Maria, Emma and...

Aaron M. Balicki

Aaron M. Balicki

Dec 10, 2023

Aaron M, Balicki, 49, of Westerly passed away on Sunday, December 10, after a brief and courageous battle with an aggressive illness.

Born in Springfield, MA on February 21, 1974, Aaron has joined his father, Daniel, recently deceased, in eternal rest.

Aaron is survived by his mother, Phyllis and his brother,...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

Dec 8, 2023

On December 8th, 2023 Barbara L. Miller, 71 of Wakefield, RI. passed peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in South Kingstown on February 18th, 1952 to the late Loretta (Kelly) and Gilbert Hartley.

Barbara grew up in North Kingstown, attending North Kingstown High School before becoming a CNA at South County Rehabilitation (now...

Caleb Edward Russell Brown

Caleb Edward Russell Brown

Dec 5, 2023

Caleb Edward Russell Brown, of South Kingstown, passed unexpectedly on December 5, 2023. Born on June 1, 1997, he was the first son of Scott and Jennifer Brown. Caleb leaves behind two brothers, Jacob and Cole, along with his cherished nephew, Elijah. Caleb is pre-deceased by his sister, Emma Brown. He also leaves behind his grandparents, Russell and Bonnie...

George R. Greer

George R. Greer

Dec 5, 2023

George R. “Ron” Greer, 74, of North Kingstown, died peacefully Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at the Morgan Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William R., Sr., and Margaret A. (Richardson) Greer.

Ron was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was an avid Red...

Roy Raymond Orlandi

Roy Raymond Orlandi

Dec 2, 2023

With a broken heart we say goodbye to Roy Raymond Orlandi. Born July 21, 1955, son of the late Angelina and Raymond Orlandi .

Loving Husband, Father, Papi and so much more to so many. It was time to let go after a long struggle, fighting to stay just a little longer to be with the ones...

Linda Jane Sweet

Linda Jane Sweet

Dec 1, 2023

Linda J. Sweet, 79 of Charlestown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 1st. She was born in South Kingstown, RI where she grew up by the water before meeting her loving husband of 59 years, John Sweet.

Linda worked at the University of Rhode Island for 23 years. She had a...

James W.  Bowers

James W. Bowers

Nov 30, 2023

James Whyte Bowers of South Kingstown R.I. passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30th.

He was 87 years old. Born in Boston, he was the son of Hazel Whyte Bowers and Frederick Edmund Bowers of Marblehead Massachusetts.

Jim graduated in 1954 from St. Paul's School in Concord N.H. and Williams College Class of...

Donna Louise Gilton

Donna Louise Gilton

Nov 28, 2023

Dr. Donna L. Gilton, 73, of Wakefield, left her earthly body and joined her heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Donna was born on July 9, 1950 in Lynn, MA. She was the only daughter of the late Rev. Charles W. Gilton, Sr. and Hattie (Franklin) Gilton. She was preceded in death by both parents and one brother,...

Gregory William Dimartino

Gregory William Dimartino

Nov 27, 2023

Gregory DiMartino passed away on November 27, 2023 in Providence, RI. Born on April 23, 1945, he was the son of Mary Dulleba DiMartino and Alexander DiMartino. He is survived by a sister Mia McKee of Naples, Fl and sons Brian DiMartino of Erving, Ma and Jay DiMartino of Greenville, SC. Also surviving are grandchildren Annabella DiMartino, Cecelia DiMartino...

Christine Ann Beck

Christine Ann Beck

Nov 25, 2023

Christine A. Beck, age 59, passed away peacefully on November 25,2023. Born in Pawtucket she was the daughter of Rt. Lt. James T. Beck, RISP and former Town Clerk the late Mary M. (Ronan) Beck.

Christine was a 1982 graduate of Narragansett High School, and Ocean State Business school. Christine was employed by the Town...

Joyce  M. Shoop

Joyce M. Shoop

Nov 25, 2023

Joyce Marie Marchek Shoop, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, in Providence, RI. She was born October 4, 1935 in Cicero, Illinois. Joyce was the daughter of the late Lillian (Laube) and George Marchek and the devoted mother of John T. Shoop, of Mercer Island, Washington and Michael C. Shoop (Kimberly Laughlin) of Fresno, California. She was the...

John Joseph Gilgun

John Joseph Gilgun

Nov 25, 2023

John Joseph Gilgun (86) passed away on November 25, 2023. Born in South Kingstown, September 27, 1937, he was the son of James and Rose (Costanza) Gilgun.

John relocated to Central Falls in 1970 and later Pawtucket. John attended Our Lady of Providence Preparatory High School - transferred to and graduated from South Kingstown High...

Kimberly  Ann Frisella

Kimberly Ann Frisella

Nov 23, 2023

Kimberly Ann Frisella (Doran), 53, of Narragansett, RI passed away Thursday, November 23rd, 2023. She was the beloved mother of Ryan Frisella and Jordan Frisella, and former wife of Frank A. Frisella. Born and raised in South Kingstown, RI, Kim was the daughter of Douglas Doran and Roberta Winter.

Kim grew up in South Kingstown...

Sonia Stewart

Sonia Stewart

Nov 19, 2023

Sonia Stewart,79, of Narragansett passed away on November 19, 2023, with her loving husband by her side. Sonia was the beloved wife of Daniel Stewart for 43 years.

Sonia worked as a cook at the University of Rhode Island for 8 years. She enjoyed collecting carousel’s and chihuahua figurines. Sonia was a wonderful woman who...

Charles  N Botka, Sr.

Charles N Botka, Sr.

Nov 19, 2023

Charles Norbert Botka Sr, 93, born on September 6th, 1930, of Botka Drive in Charlestown, passed away from a broken heart after losing the love of his life, Alwilda “Allie” Botka, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Allie passed on October 26th, 2023, and Charles followed just 24 days later, peacefully surrounded by his devoted son, Charles...

Katherine T. Coleman

Katherine T. Coleman

Nov 18, 2023

Katherine T. Coleman, 63, of Cranston RI and more recently West Boylston MA, passed away Saturday, November 18th. Born in Worcester MA to her loving parents the late Dr. Joseph and Marjorie (Tanner) Coleman.

Kathy was a graduate of Cranston High School West and Central Connecticut State University. She had a career in varying retail...

William  Camille

William Camille

Nov 18, 2023

William J. Camille, Sr. of Wrentham, MA passed away surrounded by his family on November 18, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born in East Providence to Joseph F. Camille and Theresa Coelho and after their passing, was raised by his uncle and aunt, William and Florence Oliveira. He was married to Patricia (McSally) Camille for 58 years...

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