James Mckenna
Aug 9, 2025
James T. McKenna, 54, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, he was the loving son of the late James J. McKenna and Nancy J. (Dyer) McKenna.
James “Jimmy” grew up in North Providence before moving to Narragansett after high school. Jimmy was always known for his radiant...
Michaela F. Rowlett
Aug 8, 2025
Michaela "Mickey" Rowlett, 78, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Born on September 26, 1946, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Burke) Kennedy. Michaela dedicated many years to her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where her care and dedication touched the...
Linda Gilmette
Aug 7, 2025
Linda Gilmette, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 7th, 2025, at Bayview Rehabilitation at Scalabrini. She was the daughter of the late Mathew and Margaret (Messier) Gilmette.
Linda was a Real Estate Broker for Yorktown Associates, before starting a successful cleaning business. Linda loved spending time with her family and animals. She enjoyed outdoor adventures,...
Leslie Herrick
Aug 4, 2025
Leslie A. Herrick of South Kingstown, Rhode Island passed away surrounded by family on Monday, August 4th, 2025. She was 72. Born in San Diego to Alvin Belcher & Jean Loftis (Kunde), Leslie lived a full life that brought her around the world. The daughter of a Navy seaman, her family was stationed in Navy bases around the world....
Mary Pauline Capobianco
Aug 3, 2025
Mary Pauline Capobianco, affectionately known as Pauline, was born on March 31, 1939, in Providence, Rhode Island, to William S. Ellis and Mary Margaret Ratigan. She was the oldest of four sisters — Jeanne, Kathleen, and Helene — and was raised in a close-knit Catholic family rooted in love, humility, and service.
She attended Saint...
Dean B. Quigley
Aug 3, 2025
Dean B. Quigley, 63, of South Kingstown passed away on Sunday, August 3rd. Born in South Kingstown, RI on December 19, 1961 to his loving parents, the late Leroy and Janice (LaPlante) Quigley. He was the devoted husband of Deborah (Sherman) Quigley for 42 years.
Dean worked for LeRoy F. Quigley & Sons and George...
Carolyn Hand Collin
Jul 31, 2025
Carolyn Hand Collin, 73, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Katherine (Flannigan) Hand.
Carolyn worked as a psychiatric nurse for over 35 years. She landed her dream job at The Carriage House...
Joseph C. Meister, Jr.
Jul 30, 2025
Joseph C. Meister, Jr., 82, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and great-uncle, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Born on November 9, 1942, in Providence, RI, Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Barbara, and his children, Craig and Cory; devoted sister Kathy McCoy; brothers-in-law...
Marie C. Judge
Jul 29, 2025
Marie C. Judge, beloved mother and grandmother, 84, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Born in Providence on October 10, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Regina (Coppa) D’Ambra, and the sister of the late Francis D’Ambra and Anthony D’Ambra.
Marie Judge was cherished by her family...
Donald S. Birch
Jul 26, 2025
Donald Birch passed away on July 26 at the age of 88. Raised in South Kingstown, he was the son of Nellie and Harry Birch. He was in the Rhode Island national guard and worked at Electric Boat. He later owned and operated a Kirby vacuum business in Westerly, Rhode Island. He enjoyed fishing, country music and dancing to...
Ernest David Corvese
Jul 26, 2025
Ernest David Corvese, 69, died at his home in Wakefield on Saturday July 26, 2025. He was the oldest son of the late Ernest Corvese Jr. and Beatrice (Fleutte) Corvese. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy Peterson Corvese, his daughter Kate Noelte and son-in-law Adam of Lilburn GA, and his son Ernest Jeremy (Remy) Corvese...
Russell H. Johnson
Jul 25, 2025
Russ Johnson, 93, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. This irreplaceable man left this earth after spending nearly a century as a devoted son, brother, friend, craftsman, SK and Wentworth graduate, architect, inventor, veteran, husband, business owner, gardener, camper, father, uncle, rotarian, hot dogs, beans and johnnycake-enthusiast, father-in-law, grandfather and...
Evelyn Northup
Jul 23, 2025
Evelyn R. Northup of West Kingston, passed away peacefully at the South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab in the early hours on Wednesday, July 23rd.
Born on October 17, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Allene and Alfred Girouard. A 1964 graduate of South Kingstown High School, Evelyn spent many years as the Asst....
Joan M. Wheeler
Jul 20, 2025
Joan Marie (LaCroix) Wheeler, age 93, passed away on July 20th peacefully, with her daughter by her side. The Lord decided it was time for her to come home.
She was the wife of the late Gale D. Wheeler for 76 yrs. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1931, she was the daughter of the...
Joan M. Booth
Jul 17, 2025
Joan M. Booth, 74, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at South County Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Gary W. Booth.
Born in Providence, and raised in East Greenwich, Joan was the daughter of the late Gerald and Katherine (McDermott) Lynch. She was...
Eleanore M. Wood
Jul 12, 2025
Eleanore Frances Miles Wood, born November 7, 1928, died this July 12, 2025 in Florida after living a life full of adventure. She was born in a coal mining town in Pennsylvania called Shenandoah. After graduating from Shenandoah Catholic High School in 1946, she spread her wings and left the coal mining town for Pennsylvania State University, where she...
Anna V. Picozzi
Jul 11, 2025
Anna V. Picozzi of Narragansett, RI passed away on July 11, 2025 at the age of 92. A resident of the Harbour Island community in Narragansett, Anna will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by many family members and friends.
Anna was born in Providence, RI on February 5, 1933, to the late Michael D....
John "Jack" Louis Heineman Iv
Jul 7, 2025
John “Jack “ Louis Heineman IV, 23 years old, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, left this world far too soon on July 7, 2025.
Jack attended The Saint Andrew’s School in Barrington, Rhode Island and graduated from The Prout School in Wakefield, Rhode Island in 2020. He then attended the University of Rhode Island to...
Judith L. Scott
Jul 4, 2025
Judith Scott passed away on July 4, 2025, at the age of 77. Raised in Warwick, she was the daughter of Evelyn and Alfred Silvia.
A graduate of URI, Judi taught English, Journalism, and TV Production at South Kingstown High School. After retiring, Judi and her husband, John, traveled extensively, visiting over 50 countries on...
Lynda A. Puglia
Jul 3, 2025
Lynda A. Puglia, 81, of Narragansett, passed away on Thursday, July 3rd surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 12, 1943, to her parents, the late Maynard and Hazel (Maynard) Smith. She was the devoted wife of Frank R. Puglia for 62 years.
Lynda will be remembered for the cherished...
