Obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Joanne “Jody” (DiSarro) O’Donnell 63, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Scott O’Donnell for 30 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Eugene DiSarro Sr. and the late Roberta “Robbi” (Lunardelli) DiSarro.

Jody was known for her love...

Nov 15, 2023

Larry K. Blair, 78, of Narragansett passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Cherryvale, Kansas, he was the son of the late James and Opal (Knoles) Blair. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Vandall) Blair for 58 years.

Larry served in the Navy from 1963 to 1967 and...

Nov 14, 2023

Betty J McCabe, commonly known as B by all who knew and loved her, 90, of Charlestown, RI, died peacefully at home on November 14, 2023. Sadly, she is predeceased by her daughter, Holly Manchester, of Exeter RI, who died earlier this year, and her husband Tom, died 2009. She is survived by Alison McCabe and her husband Peter...

Nov 12, 2023

Maryanne Weinreich, 64, of Wakefield passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born in Wakefield, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred ”Porky” Weinreich and Janet (Gavitt) Weinreich.

Mary was an avid Red Sox fan. She loved the ocean, especially spending time at the sea wall. Mary enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, and watching cooking...

Nov 8, 2023

Robert Frank Kimball (“Bob”) passed away after a short battle with cancer of the kidney on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Born on January 9th, 1933, he was the only child of the late Frank Viall Kimball and Margaret (Marcroft) Kimball. Bob lived in Wakefield since 1961.

Bob grew up in the Greenwood section of Warwick...

Nov 2, 2023

Donna Webb-Pierson passed away on November 2, 2023, after courageously experiencing a long illness. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Michael Pierson, and loving mother to her cherished son, Nicholas Pierson.

Besides her husband and son, Donna is survived by her deeply loved siblings, Janice Webb, Michael Webb (Meg Murphy), David Webb,...

Nov 2, 2023

Beverly Eileen (Treuer) Hunt passed peacefully surrounded by her family on November 2, 2023 at the age of 93. She was the beloved and cherished wife of 69 years to her late husband Harry L. Hunt. She was the daughter of the late Charles P. Treuer and Florence C. Boldt.

Beverly was born in South...

Nov 1, 2023

RoseMarie Sidoti (D’Eletto), 87, of Narragansett, RI died peacefully on November 1, 2023 at her home and surrounded by family after a 5 month battle with leukemia. She was the loving and devoted spouse of Eugene J. (Gene) Sidoti, M.D. for 63 years.

RoseMarie was born in the Bronx NY on January 9, 1936 to...

Oct 30, 2023

Stephen R. Gioielli, 69, of Warwick RI, passed away on October 30th. He was the son of the late Ronald and Mary Gioielli of Johnston.

Stephen is survived by his daughters, Emily E. Carey and her husband Eli Carey, and Stephanie L. Gioielli and her partner Devon Roberts. He also leaves behind his life partner...

Oct 30, 2023

Donald Nuri, 77, passed away suddenly at his home in Peacedale, RI on October 30th.

Born in Pawtucket, RI to Martha (Dino) and Duro Nuri. Don grew up in Central Falls surrounded by his siblings, Geri, Duro and Ali, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He graduated from Central Falls High School, Rhode...

Oct 29, 2023

John Gaetano Lombardi was born in White Plains, New York on June 15th, 1932. His life story, seldom shared, is about how high character is not genetic, it’s more about discovering and developing your own talents, knowing which opportunity is the correct choice when a positive impact matters most, and staying humble and accessible to as many friends, neighbors,...

Oct 28, 2023

Ruth Patricia (Pat) Downey passed from this life at South County Hospital, Wakefield, Rhode Island due a difficult illness. Pat kept her spirits high and family and friends close by as she coped with each new health challenge.

Pat was born in Milford, CT to Frederick McGirr and Ruth Carlson McGirr on January 21, 1941...

Oct 26, 2023

Gerald D. Driscoll, 58, of South Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 26th. Born in Newport, RI, Gerry was the son of the late George and Eloise (Phillips) Driscoll, and the beloved husband of Heidi (Miltimore) Driscoll for 32 years.

In September 1987, Gerry joined the Narragansett Police Department as a Patrolman working...

Oct 26, 2023

Alwilda Frances Botka, 89, of Charlestown, peacefully passed away at her residence, surrounded by her beloved husband of 70 years, Charles Sr, her devoted son Charles Jr, and daughter-in-law Sheila. Born on October 23rd, 1934, in New York, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha Muller.

Affectionately known as Allie,...

Oct 26, 2023

Shawn P. Robinson, (Super Duty) 50 of Wakefield passed away peacefully among family and friends on Thursday, October 26th a day after his 50th birthday. He was born in South County Hospital to Dan J. Robinson and Sue Ann (Gilbert) Robinson-Burgess.

Shawn loved Classic Cars with small/big block engines with power so he could burn...

Oct 24, 2023

Sister Margaret Mary Laffey, C.P. 93, a Sister of the Cross & Passion, died peacefully on October 24, 2023 at the Lakeside Nursing Home in North Kingstown, R.I.

Born Rita Ann Laffey to the late Thomas and Hannah Donoghue Laffey in Wakefield, Rhode Island, on January 5, 1930, she entered the Passionist Community in 1948...

Oct 23, 2023

Earle Stratton, 95 of Narragansett (Formally of Enfield, CT for 62 years), passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was born in Bangor, Maine to Gorham and Nellie (Fletcher) Stratton. He was the beloved husband to Eleanor (Ellie Whitcomb) Stratton for 65 years.

An Army soldier for six & a half years, he...

Oct 21, 2023

Judith Alexander (Ford) Cavallaro passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, at the Hope Health Hulitar Center in Providence, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 84. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Lumena (Delahunt) Ford and sister to Patricia Conner, Robert L. Ford and the late William J Ford...

Oct 21, 2023

Nancy Ann Notarantonio (Klenota), of Narragansett, RI, and Vero Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Pasquale (Pat) Edward Notarantonio for 58 years.

Nancy was born on November 9, 1938, in Providence, RI. She was the daughter of the late Willard and Rose Alice Klenota.

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Oct 21, 2023

William Duncan McNaughton, age 89, passed away peacefully in his home on October 21st, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the dearly loved husband of the late Jane F. (McKivergan) McNaughton for 64 years. Born in Englewood, New Jersey, he is the son of the late William and Mary (Wild) McNaughton.

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