Obituaries

Aug 26, 2023

Peter Stephen Richards a resident of Charlestown passed away on August 26, 2023 at Westerly Hospital with his family by his side.

He was the husband of Kathleen (Thatcher) Richards, for sixty years and the son of the late Roland Edward Richards and Jane (Wells) Richards (Mann). Stepmother Eileen Moen Richards.

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Aug 22, 2023

Jeffrey Joseph Tougas passed away at his home in Westerly RI on Aug 24th, 2023. He was the son of the late Joseph Henry Tougas and the late Barbara Helen Tougas (Hinchliffe). In addition to his parents, Jeffrey was preceded in death by his brother Michael David Tougas.

Jeff is survived by many family members...

Aug 22, 2023

Kathleen Nye Goodwin passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023.

Kathy was born in 1940 and raised in Kingston, RI close to the University of Rhode Island. She later received a bachelor’s degree from URI and began her career as an educator.

At age 20 she married Richard “Dick” Goodwin and...

Aug 19, 2023

Charles J. “Chuck” Pescatello, 79, of Wakefield, RI, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was born in Westerly, RI to his loving parents, the late Peter and Anna (Lorello) Pescatello.

Chuck is survived by his devoted wife, Paula (Maxson) of 53 years. He was the loving father of three sons; Michael and his...

Aug 19, 2023

Ryan William Manning, 35 of Charlestown, Rhode Island passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2023. Ryan was born in Wakefield, R.I., and grew up in Charlestown. He was the oldest son of William R., and Dayle P. Manning. Ryan graduated from Chariho High School in 2006, where he was a member of the football team.

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Aug 19, 2023

Carl E. Thornton, Jr., 78, of South Kingstown, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carl E. Thornton, Sr., and Ethel L. (Church) Thornton.

Carl was a manager at Universal Firearms, Wakefield before retiring. He also worked at Perspectives Corp...

Aug 18, 2023

Kathleen (“Kit”) Ruth Groves, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Saunderstown on Friday, August 18th. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Groves.

Kit was the fifth of ten children born to the late James F.X. and Catherine Ruth (Dwyer) Murphy, of Morristown, New Jersey. She graduated...

Aug 17, 2023

Peter A. Taylor, 60, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023 after a 3 ½ year battle with stomach cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 28 years, Cherie (Bergner) Taylor, and his two sons, A.J. and Matt Taylor.

Born on June 7,1963 in Providence, he was the...

Aug 15, 2023

Bruce Harold Bateson, age 69 years, entered into eternal rest on August 15, 2023. There were many things that Bruce couldn’t do in this life. He couldn’t hear or speak, and he slowly lost the ability to walk; abilities we usually take for granted. However, we honor him today by remembering the many things he could do,...

Aug 12, 2023

Marc LaBier, devoted husband, proud father, and friend to many, passed away on August 12, 2023, at the age of 63 at home in Richmond, RI.

Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (Crowley) LaBier and Brother of the late Paul LaBier.

Marc was the beyond-loved...

Aug 12, 2023

Nathan James Fasching, 51, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2023.

Nathan is best remembered for his winning smile, big heart, and yearly expectation of a Dallas Cowboys Superbowl win (rabid fan!). He loved fishing and swimming with his children. He enjoyed music, cooking, and the beauty of butterflies.

Nathan was...

Aug 9, 2023

Brenda Burton Bolster, 70, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband and soul mate Chip by her side on August 9th 2023.

Brenda was the loving wife of Raymond J Bolster, II (Chip) for 48 years and the daughter of the late Madelin Possner Burton and John F. Burton and the sister of...

Aug 7, 2023

Marise Charles, born Marise Gourdet on March 12, 1951, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, peacefully passed away on August 7, 2023, in Wakefield, Rhode Island. She was 72 years old.

Marise was a loving and vibrant soul, known for her passion for painting, cooking, and bringing joy to her loved ones through her sense of humor. Her warm and...

Aug 2, 2023

Barbara was born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island on July 29, 1945. She lived there until she moved to Coventry, Rhode Island in 1979. She bought her first home and raised her three girls as a single mother. Years later in 2008, after she retired from Kent County Hospital, she moved to Morristown, TN to be closer to her...

Aug 2, 2023

June (Jacobik) Friel, 90, of South Kingstown passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at home. She was the wife of the late Augustus C. Friel Jr. Born in Norwich, CT, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sadie (Gawarek) Jacobik.

June was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi...

Jul 31, 2023

Jacquelyn Lee Anderson, 76, of Peace Dale, RI passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Monday July 31st, 2023. She was the beloved wife, companion, and partner-in-crime of 40 years of the late Daniel Rogers Anderson. Born in Westwood, NJ, Jackie was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Bradell and Harold Harris, and sister of...

Jul 26, 2023

Nancy M. Sweet, 74 of Narragansett, passed away Wednesday, July 26th. Born in Narragansett to her loving parents William and Mildred (Stone) Sweet. She was the beloved friend of many years to Zoe Robinson.

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter,...

Jul 26, 2023

Janet P. Poirier (Proulx), 91, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Poirier and the late Richard Buscher. Born in Burrillville, RI, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Louise (Tatro) Proulx.

Janet worked for many years at Zambarano Hospital in...

Jul 24, 2023

Scot A. Whitney, 57, passed away July 24, 2023, at South County Hospital. He was the husband of Regina Whitney. They shared 23 years together.

Born in Wakefield, RI, he was the son of the late Arthur L. Whitney and Evelyn Carey. He enjoyed working in the garden and on cars. He was a fan...

Jul 16, 2023

Richard Edward Traynor, 89, of Charlestown, RI and formerly of Lynbrook, NY died Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Wakefield RI. He joins his beloved wife Patricia to whom he was married for 53 years.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late William and Theresa (Steimle) Traynor and the brother...