Obituaries

Jun 16, 2023

Hien Phuoc Nguyen, age 65, of South Kingstown passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2023. Born in South Vietnam, he was the son of Long Thanh Nguyen and Em Thi Bui. Hien, also known as Henry, was the beloved husband of Thu Kim Duong.

Henry and his family came to American in 1981 during the...

Jun 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Louis Michael “Mike” Quigley at the age of 77. He was the son of the late James and Avis (May) Quigley and was born at South County Hospital. Mike was the beloved husband of Betty-Lou (Murray) Quigley for 56 years and was the love of her life.

Jun 15, 2023

Herbert (Herb) St Clair Reeves, a man who brought joy and love into the lives of those who knew him, peacefully left us on June 15, 2023. Herb was born on December 29, 1928, in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Thomas Zack Reeves and Sadie Lee Martin. He leaves behind many cherished memories that will forever remain in...

Jun 14, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Strate, age 73 of North Kingstown, on Wednesday, June 14th.

Barabara was a devoted wife and mother, as well as a dedicated worker for the Town of North Kingstown for 30 years.

She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years,...

Jun 13, 2023

Virginia M. Kennedy (Leatherwood), 99, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. She was the wife of the late Edward Kennedy. Born in Tustin, CA, she was the daughter of the late Clavert A. and Gertrude L. (Tippit) Leatherwood.

Virginia was the bookkeeper for her husband’s fishing business; loved her family raising six...

Jun 13, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Irene (McKenna) Jutras, 95, of South Kingstown passed away at Silver Creek Manor on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William Joseph and Elizabeth (McComiskey) McKenna. She was the wife of the late William J. Jutras, Jr.

Betty attended Central High School. Later in life, she attended college...

Jun 13, 2023

Robert Shepherd Stewart, Jr., age 88, of South Kingstown passed away at Elderwood of Scallop Shell on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, surrounded by his children, after a short battle with Stage 4 Melanoma. He was a life-long South County resident since his birth in 1935. He was the son of Robert Shepherd Stewart, Sr. and Elizabeth Crawford Oxx, founders...

Jun 10, 2023

Paul J. Field, 66, died suddenly and unexpectedly at Brookdale South Bay, Wakefield, RI, on June 10, 2023.

Paul was a graduate of Classical High School and the University of Rhode Island where he studied forestry and wildlife management. Paul was a self-employed landscape gardener in the South County area for many years....

Jun 10, 2023

Linda Anne Farr, 77, of Narragansett, passed away Saturday, June 10th. She was born in Providence, RI on February 12th, 1946 to the late Edwin C. and Margaret E Farr. She is survived by her two sons, Andrew and Matthew. She was the beloved sister of Judith Benford, Margaret Cuddy, and her late husband Jack Cuddy, and Nancy Jones...

Jun 10, 2023

Lora (Sherman) Bridges, 99, of Wakefield, was born on August 26, 1923 in a house on Point Judith Road in Narragansett, RI. She was the daughter of the late Alvern Sherman and the late Madeline Tucker Sherman. Lora was the sister of the late Allene Sherman of Wakefield, Evelyn Olsson of Florida, Alvern “Bob” Sherman of North Kingstown and...

Jun 9, 2023

Walter “Buddy” L. Douglas, 80, of Narragansett, passed away on Friday, June 9th at his home. He was born in Providence, RI to the late Walter and Edna (Barber) Douglas. Buddy was the beloved husband of Patricia A (Bergantine) for 25 years.

Buddy grew up in the Fruit Hill neighborhood of North Providence. He attended St. Andrews...

Jun 8, 2023

Georgene Hoy Luttmann, age 68, of North Kingstown RI, died on 6/8/2023 at the South Kingston Nursing and Rehab center due to complications from cancer.

Georgene was born January 21,1955. She grew up in Delaware and vacationed in the summer with her family in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. She graduated from St. Lawrence University with...

Jun 5, 2023

Richard Michael Cannon, 62, of Wakefield, RI, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, June 5, 2023, after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer. He was born in Providence RI to his parents Richard White Cannon and the late Nancy Blackwell Cannon. Richard was the grandson of Jack and Grace Cannon of Providence, RI, and Wallace and Bernice...

Jun 5, 2023

Patrick A. Mongillo, 71, of Narragansett, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. Born in Southington, CT, the son of the late Pasquale and Mary (Pelcher) Mongillo.

Patrick was a machinist for Davis Standard Co. for many years before retiring; a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran; a member of the National Riffle Association; he enjoyed motorcycle riding, playing...

Jun 1, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Raymond Goodness, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and master electrician, on June 1st at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was 66 years old.

Raymond was the son of the late Leon and Marie (Butler) Goodness. He was born on January 14,...

Jun 1, 2023

Mary E. Evans, 83, of South Kingstown, passed away on Thursday, June 1st surrounded by loved ones. She was born in South Kingstown, RI to her parents, the late Frederick and Edna (Gavitt) Martella. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles “Bill” Evans for 55 years.

In her earlier years Mary worked in...

May 30, 2023

Sadly Todd W. Carocci passed away at home on May 30, 2023 at 54 with his loving family by his side.

Todd fought a gallant 2 year fight with cancer. He always had a smile for everyone. From a very young age he learned to accept life as it was and people were drawn to...

May 29, 2023

Sister Madeline Pucella 95, a Sister of the Cross & Passion, died peacefully on May 29, at St. Elizabeth's Home in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.

Also known as Sister Mary Francis, she was born at home in Peace Dale, Rhode Island on April 15, 1928. The daughter of the late Luke and Henrietta (Caldamone) Pucella....

May 28, 2023

John E. Curzake, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28th, 2023, at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Costa) Curzake for 61 years.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Helen (Zajchowski) Savage and John Curzake. John was a graduate of Tolman High School, class of...

May 27, 2023

David Waldren Osborn, 73, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to his loving parents, the late George and Gabrielle (Roe) Osborn. David was the beloved husband of Stephanie A. (Cavanagh) Osborn for 52 years.

Dave entered the Navy after graduating from South...