Shirley Allen
May 20, 2024
Shirley Allen, 88, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Exeter, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully Monday, May 20th, 2024 at the Brookdale Palmer Rach Nursing Home. She was the loving wife to Charles Henry Allen III. Born in Nottingham, England, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Edith Adkin.
Shirley was full of...
Arlene Knowles Healy
May 20, 2024
Arlene Knowles Healy, 77, of South Kingstown, passed away on Monday, May 20th. Born in Providence, RI to her loving parents the late George and Beatrice (Hindley) Knowles. She was the devoted wife to Michael Healy of 55 years.
Arlene attended the University of Rhode Island where she earned her nursing degree, was an avid...
Joan Winkle
May 18, 2024
It is in deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joan Virginia Winkle who left us peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 94 on May 18th, 2024. Born on June 28th, 1929, Joan was a native New Yorker who vacationed in Narragansett, Rhode Island, eventually making it her permanent home. Joan loved to be by...
Lenor Hart Durand
May 18, 2024
Lenor A. Hart, age 69, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024. Lenor was born on June 1, 1954, in Providence, RI and was the daughter of the late John L. and Sally T. Hart.
Lenor made an impression on everyone she met. She loved her family, both blood and chosen. She especially loved her...
Florence Elizabeth Potter
May 14, 2024
Florence Elizabeth (Hazard) Potter, 101, of New Milford, CT, peacefully passed away on May 14th 2024. Florence was born on August 6,1922 to Catherine (Jones) Hazard and George Page in Providence, Rhode Island. She was raised in the household of her grandfather George Jones, a former slave who had resettled in South Kingstown in the 1870s, and she attended...
John M. Gates
May 14, 2024
John Gates, 61, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, surrounded by his children and life partner. He was the son of the late Evelyn (Holman) Gates, and Robert “Bob” Gates. John is survived by his life partner, Suzanne Wright, brothers Robert B. Gates, Peter H. Gates, sisters-in-law Jane Gates and Lillian Gates, his three children, Jessica Kalogeras, Rebecca...
Robert E. Brouillette
May 13, 2024
Robert E. Brouillette, 76, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully Monday, May 13th, 2024. He was the loving husband of Susan (Cornelius) Brouillette. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Emil and Noella (Dumond) Brouillette.
Robert was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War and received three purple hearts and a...
Arlene Shirley Gagnon
May 13, 2024
Arlene S. Gagnon (Audette), 92, of Wakefield, R.I., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 13, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Superior Court Justice Ronald R. Gagnon. They were married on September 4, 1954, and were together 64 years until his passing in 2018. Born in Pawtucket, R.I., on October 26,...
Gerre Dawley Alderwick Klien
May 12, 2024
On May 12, 2024, Gerre Dawley Alderwick Klien passed quietly from this life, surrounded by books, family and friends. We will miss her insatiable curiosity, generous spirit and wit. We will remember her contributions to the communities where she lived, beginning in her teens at a shelter for runaway youth and then her active support of families in Providence...
Barry A. Wood
May 6, 2024
Barry Wood, 78, of Narragansett passed away on May 6,2024 surrounded by his loving family, including his wife, Patricia (Vayo) Wood, of 58 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Newell and Dorothy (Borden) Wood.
Barry was a Vietnam war veteran who received a bronze star for heroism, as he was...
Richard J. "Rj" Boudreau
May 6, 2024
Richard J. “RJ” Boudreau, age 54 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Born in South Kingstown, RI, on July 12, 1969, he was the son of Carole (Straight) Boudreau and the late Harris “Harry” Boudreau, who died in 2004. He grew up and lived most...
Catherine Jean Shay
May 4, 2024
Catherine J. Shay, 91, of Narragansett passed away on May 4, 2024. Born in Hempstead, New York, she was the daughter of the late Byron and Matilda (Vendetti) Provost. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold J. Shay.
Catherine, or Jean as she liked to be called, was a pure soul spirit embodying...
Joseph Henry Alves
May 2, 2024
Joseph H. Alves, 92, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2nd at Kent County Hospital after battling a long illness. The middle of 9 children, Joseph was born on May 18th, 1931 to his parents, the late Charles and Edna (Collins) Alves. He was a devoted husband to the love of his life, the late Madeline F....
Luanne L. Corbett
May 1, 2024
Luanne L. Corbett, 69, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, May 1st. Born in South Kingstown, she was the loving daughter of the late James W. Corbett Sr. and Mildred (Rice) Hammond.
Luanne lived her life just as she wanted and made no apologies! She loved nothing more than...
Nicholas Adam Smith
Apr 30, 2024
Nicholas Adam Smith, born on November 20th, 1980, in Narragansett, RI, passed away unexpectedly on April 30th, 2024, in Honolulu, HI. He was 43 years old.
Nicholas, known to his friends and family as Nick, was a beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend. He is survived by his mother, Paula Smith; his brothers, Zachary and...
Alice Lillian Dinonsie
Apr 28, 2024
Alice L. Dinonsie, 95, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28th. Born in South Kingstown to her loving parents, the late Harold and Mabel (Leblanc) Gould. She was the devoted wife of Pasquale Dinonse for 40 before his passing in 1986.
Alice always enjoyed cooking her many recipes for her kids, reading...
Jessica C. Burgoon
Apr 27, 2024
Jessica C. Burgoon, 44, of South Kingstown passed away suddenly on April 27, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Coralie (Kratzr) Burgoon and the late David Burgoon.
Jessica worked for The Spectator newspaper, the Kent County Times, and Meals on Wheels. She was an avid writer and best known for her creativity. Writing was...
Willard J. "Jeff" Smith
Apr 25, 2024
Willard J. "Jeff" Smith, 78, of Carolina, RI passed away at home Thursday, April 25th surrounded by his loving family and wife of 35 years, Marcy (Pointek) Smith. Born in Providence, RI, Jeff was the beloved son of the late Willard and Helen (Fagan) Smith.
In college, Jeff played football for the University of Arizona....
Gloria Prince
Apr 25, 2024
Gloria Prince, 90, of Narragansett passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Tommy Rogers. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of Howard and Ruth Prince.
Gloria moved into the Heritage Apartment Program in North Kingstown, RI in 1981, and most recently resided at the Fiore group home...
Gerald "Jerry" Pesch
Apr 24, 2024
Gerald (Jerry) G. Pesch, 83, of South Kingstown passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 24, 2024. He was the son of the late George C. Pesch and Marie (Lowrey) Pesch, and brother to the late Joan Pesch. Jerry was the beloved husband of Carol G. (Elliott) Pesch for 53 years.
Jerry was born...
