Obituaries

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...

Jul 16, 2023

Bettina Havens Letcher (Tina) died July 16, 2023, in hospice care surrounded by her loving family.

Tina was born May 11, 1938 in Rochester, NY to James D. and Gladys Colcord Havens. She grew up in the Rochester area and attended Mount Holyoke College, receiving a degree in English literature in 1959. She then earned...

Jul 7, 2023

Martin J. Mandel, father, and friend, passed away on July 7th, 2023, at the age of 70. He was born on March 27th, 1953, in Brooklynn, New York to the late Paul Mandel and Evelyn (Nissenbaum) Mandel . Martin leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories.

Martin's dedication to his family and friends was unwavering. He joins...

Jul 4, 2023

Barbara J. Fay, 86, of 76 Atlantic St., Snug Harbor, passed away Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. She was the wife of the late Alfred L. Fay. Barbara was also a resident of South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Kingston for the last 5 plus years during her battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in...

Jul 3, 2023

Roger N. Garceau, 89, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, RI, on December 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Paul E. Garceau, Loula (Blanchard) Garceau, and Marguerite Garceau. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Mason) Garceau and they recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary.

Jul 2, 2023

Professor David C. Maslyn, Sr. passed peacefully at Westerly Hospital July 2, 2023.

David was born to Lawrence and Mary Maslyn in 1936 in Geneva, NY. He completed advanced degrees at St. Bonaventure and Syracuse University and began his career at Yale in 1967. A professor of Library Science, David moved his family to Rhode...

Jul 2, 2023

Bonnie Ann (Pitts) Kempe, 81, of Wakefield, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, July 2, 2023. She was the wife of Paul F. Kempe, III, for 55 years. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late George B. and Lillian (Agnew) Pitts.

Bonnie is survived by her three daughters: Gwynne Millar...

Jun 30, 2023

Mary M. Beck, Cmc, 81, passed away on June 30, 2023 with family by her side. She was the wife of Ret. Lt. James T. Beck, RISP for 60 years.

Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Mary R. Ronan. She was a graduate of Bryant College.

Jun 29, 2023

We sadly said goodbye to Narragansett surfcaster and owner of Surf Ninja Customs, Charles J Wolf (Lepre). Born February 13, 1979, in Warwick, RI. Charlie passed due to complications from a heart condition, on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the age of 44. Charlie was surrounded by his family, at Hope Hospice Center in Providence, RI. He leaves behind...

Jun 29, 2023

Suzanne Marie (Patnaude) McBride, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and teacher, passed away on June 29, 2023, in Newport, RI. She was born on November 28, 1955, in Providence, RI, and was raised in Pawtucket, RI. Suzanne's life was marked by her passion for family and education.

Suzanne pursued her academic journey at the University...

Jun 28, 2023

Angelo R. Palladino, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the age of 92.

Angelo, also known as “Angie Babe”, “APAL”, or “Lo Lo”, was born on February 11, 1931, in Stamford, CT to the late Leo Palladino and Lucy Romaniello Palladino. He had 11 brothers and sisters. He...

Jun 28, 2023

Barbara S. Brown, 89, passed away at home on June 28, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Georgia (Hays) Macrae. Barbara was widowed by her first husband, Glenn C. Brown, she then remarried to the late Fredrick Morrison.

In her earlier life, Barbara attended Forsyth College Boston for...

Jun 25, 2023

Mary Josephine (Imbriglio) Malcolm of West Kingston died peacefully at home on Sunday, 25 June. Her beloved husband of 58 years and caretaker, Alexander Russell Malcolm, was at her side. Born in Providence on 19 March 1936, she was the daughter of the late Amedeo and Ida Imbriglio of West Warwick, RI.

Mary grew up in the...

Jun 24, 2023

Robert “Robbi” Ciminero, 65, of Charlestown, Rhode Island, formerly of Niles, Ohio passed away

surrounded by family and loved ones on June 24, 2023. Robbi was the beloved husband of Paula Elser-

Clare Ciminero, loving father of, Danielle, Devin Ciminero, and Colin Clare, doting grandfather to

Torin, Finn and Araya and a brother...

Jun 23, 2023

Edward E, Canfield, 77, of Wakefield passed away at home on June 23, 2023. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Edward and Catherine (O’Hearn) Canfield. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Bajor) Canfield for 54 ½ years.

Edward was a teacher in Westerly, Rhode Island for 32 years and was...

Jun 23, 2023

Todd Sekator, 62, of South Kingstown, passed away on June 23, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 10, 1960 to the late Charles and Barbara Sekator.

He met the love of his life, Holly (Noka) Sekator, in high school and they’ve been together ever since. They took pride in raising their...

Jun 20, 2023

Alan P. Andrews, Sr., 75, of Coventry, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Harvey O. and Ethel M. (Binns) Andrews.

Alan was a carpenter for many years before retiring.

He is survived by his children, Paul Andrews, Eleene Martin,...

Jun 19, 2023

Michel R. Frappier, 71, peacefully passed away at home on June 19, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late George and Paula (Tanguay) Frappier. He was the beloved husband of Katheleen Hawes.

Michel was a cherished teacher at The Prout School for 20 years before retiring in 2020. Along with being...

Jun 18, 2023

Peter W. Russo, 61, of Charlestown, passed away at home unexpectedly on Sunday, June 18, 2023. He was the husband of Patricia (Shea) Russo for 34 years. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Henry and Judith (Rose) Russo.

Peter had many different talents, which led him to a wide variety...

Jun 17, 2023

Bruce Radford Burns, also known as Bruce Radford Campbell, 85, of South Kingstown and a longtime resident of Kenyon, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was the son of the late William Anthony Campbell and Lotta Louise Burns, as well as the adoptive son of William Burns. He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Jeanne...