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Marie E. Flynn

Marie E. Flynn

Oct 20, 2023

Marie E. Flynn, 99, of Narragansett, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 20th at South County Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Providence, RI on May 19,1924 to her loving parents, the late Giacinto and Vincenzina (DeStefano) Ricci. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank A. Flynn for 45 years until his death in...

Robert Carl Bolster

Robert Carl Bolster

Oct 19, 2023

Robert C. Bolster Sr., of Westwood, MA, Key Largo, FL, and Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the age of 92. Robert was born in Providence, RI to his loving parents, the late William and Estelle (Senft) Bolster. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Mahon) Bolster for 59 years, loving father...

Clinton Potter, Sr.

Clinton Potter, Sr.

Oct 16, 2023

Clinton (Clint) H. Potter, Sr, of Wakefield, passed away at the age of 80 on Monday, October 16, 2023, at South County Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jane (Champlin) Potter for 56 years.

He was born July 14, 1943, he was the son of Florence Potter (Hazard) and the late Aldred H. Potter....

Mary H Mcgoldrick

Mary H Mcgoldrick

Oct 14, 2023

Mary H. McGoldrick gained her wings on October 14th, at 69 years old. But, for those that met her they knew she’d been an angel long before that day.

Mary's life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were Blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the...

Louise Kiessling Fair

Louise Kiessling Fair

Oct 12, 2023

Louise Sadler Kiessling Fair, 89, died peacefully at her home in Wakefield, Rhode Island, on October 12, 2023, of congestive heart failure.

Dr. Kiessling (pronounced “KEESE-ling”), as she was known professionally, was a developmental and behavioral pediatrician who spent a long, distinguished career tending to the needs of vulnerable children throughout Rhode Island. She served...

Marianne F. Coleman

Marianne F. Coleman

Oct 12, 2023

Marianne F. Coleman, 67, of South Kingstown, passed away Thursday, October 12th. She was born in Providence, RI to her loving parents the late Dr. Joseph and Marjorie (Tanner) Coleman.

Marianne was a graduate of Bay View Academy and Central Connecticut State University where she majored in Theater. She was a wig and costume designer...

Dorothy Ann Curry

Dorothy Ann Curry

Oct 10, 2023

Dorothy Ann Curry, 77, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beautiful, intelligent, warm, and charming woman, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, daughter and dear friend to many.

Dottie, the second daughter of Rose Marie and Joseph...

E. Peter Marcionetti

E. Peter Marcionetti

Oct 6, 2023

Peter was a believer.

He believed in honesty. In standing up for what and who you believe in. Peter believed in the big idea. His and yours. He believed in the big cookies at Nobody’s Deli.

He believed in you.

Peter...

Elaine Marie Sampson

Elaine Marie Sampson

Oct 6, 2023

Elaine M. Sampson, 63, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur & Gloria (Garcia) Sampson.

Elaine was a clerk for South County Home Health for many years before retiring.

She is survived by her...

Barbara  Ann Johnson

Barbara Ann Johnson

Oct 3, 2023

Barbara A. Johnson, 92, died peacefully Tuesday October 3, 2023, surrounded by family at South County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Gordon C. Johnson, mother of Carl Johnson, Martha Berghahn and Todd Johnson and grandmother of Deborah and Rachael Berghahn (children of Martha and Craig Berghahn), and Ellie and Faith Johnson (children of Todd and...

Dusten  J. Hamlin

Dusten J. Hamlin

Oct 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Dusten J Hamlin on October 2, 2023, in South Kingstown, RI. He was born on April 16, 1948, in Hastings, MI, and was the beloved husband to Elizabeth (Bliss) Hamlin.

Dusten was a local business owner for 50 years and proud service member...

James  Michael  Shaughnessy

James Michael Shaughnessy

Oct 2, 2023

The world lost a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather when James Michael Shaughnessy passed into the eternal kingdom of heaven on Oct 2, 2023. Mike was a resident of South Kingstown, RI and East Orleans, MA.

He was born in Fall River, MA, the son of William and Lucy St Laurent Shaughnessy. He held degrees...

Richard Dube Cerasale

Richard Dube Cerasale

Oct 2, 2023

Richard Dube Cerasale, 74, of South Kingstown, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Jill (Forman) Cerasale. Born in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Generose R. and Jeannine M. (Despres) Cerasale.

Richard was a graduate of Warwick Vet’s High...

Dorothy  A.  Kraines

Dorothy A. Kraines

Sep 30, 2023

Dorothy “Dot” Agnes (Quanstrom) Kraines, 94, peacefully passed away on September 30th having spent her final days constantly visited by her loving family at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Her husband of 53 years, Robert “Bob” Kraines, passed away in 2003 and her family is confident that they are now both in the presence of Jesus....

Roderick  A. J.  Cavanagh

Roderick A. J. Cavanagh

Sep 29, 2023

Roderick A. J. Cavanagh, 80, of Naples, FL formerly of East Greenwich and Wakefield, RI, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 29th. He was born in Providence, RI to his loving parents, the late James and Eileen (MacMannus) Cavanagh. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Bonner) Cavanagh for 54 years. He is survived by his wife and children; Christine...

Ronald  Edward Drake, Sr.

Ronald Edward Drake, Sr.

Sep 26, 2023

With deep respect for the wishes of our dearly departed, there will be no formal obituary to honor the remarkable life of this cherished and beloved husband, father, grandfather (Papa), brother and friend. His memory will live in our hearts and his absence leaves a void that will be felt every day. With heartfelt remembrance, W1TEM signs off. In...

Alexia (Lexie) Allbee

Alexia (Lexie) Allbee

Sep 25, 2023

Alexia “Lexie” Allbee (Blackley) passed away peacefully in her sleep at Royal of Westerly Nursing Center on Monday, September 25, 2023.

She was born October 12, 1951, in Rochester, New York and was a longtime resident of Rhode Island. A National Merit Scholar, she graduated from Rhode Island College with a B.A. in Science Education...

Mabel Elizabeth Bapties

Mabel Elizabeth Bapties

Sep 25, 2023

Mabel Elizabeth (Card) Bapties, 91, of Westerly, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was the wife of the late Clarence E. Bapties. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late George and Mabel (Rock) Card.

Mabel was a presser for Pier Cleaners for many years before retiring. She loved spending time with...

Winton  W. Pouncey

Winton W. Pouncey

Sep 24, 2023

Winton W. Pouncey, affectionately known as Bill, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on September 24, 2023 at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence, RI. He was born on August 15, 1927 in Ruthven, Alabama, to the late Mace and Vera (Caine) Pouncey.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Frances (Pouncey) Iacobbo, with whom...

Brother Michael  Reis, Fsc

Brother Michael Reis, Fsc

Sep 24, 2023

Brother Michael Reis, born William Reis, passed away on September 24, 2023, in Lincroft, New Jersey.

Born on July 31, 1942, he was the son of the late John A. and Alvina (Rabuse) Reis. He is survived by his brothers, John and Ronald Reis, and several nieces and nephews. His sister, Mary O’Donnell, AFSC, and...

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