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Barry  Lane Keinard

Barry Lane Keinard

May 24, 2023

Barry Lane Keinard, 84, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was the husband of Gayle C. (Schlegel) Keinard for 61 years. Born in Reading, PA, a son of the late E. Leroy and Emma Elaine (Foreman) Keinard.

Barry was a supervising underwriter for many years before retiring; a member of the...

Joyce Mary Macinnes

Joyce Mary Macinnes

May 22, 2023

Joyce M. MacInnes, 85, of Charlestown, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Westerly Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Blanche (Owen) MacInnes.

Joyce was a Library Technician for the University of Rhode Island for many years before retiring in 2000. She was also a member of the Rhode Island...

Darryl W. Fry

Darryl W. Fry

May 22, 2023

Darryl W. Fry, 59, of Exeter, RI passed away on Monday, May 22,2023. Born in South Kingstown, he was the beloved son of the late Paul and Gloria (Champlin) Fry.

During his lifetime, Darryl was known for being a happy and energetic individual. He enjoyed dancing and playing basketball. He worked as a stonemason and...

Nancy  Jean Mckenna

Nancy Jean Mckenna

May 21, 2023

Nancy J. (Dyer) McKenna, 79, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully May 21, 2023. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Dorothy (Rogers) Dyer. She was the beloved wife of James J. McKenna.

Nancy grew up in East Providence but raised her family in North Providence before...

Joseph Brady

Joseph Brady

May 21, 2023

Joseph Patrick Brady, 69, of Charlestown, RI passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at home. He was the husband of Cathie Romanik Brady.

Joe was born in Middletown, CT to parents John and Shirley. The oldest of six -John, Mary (Nadler), Michael, Elizabeth (Cotjanle), and Christopher. He grew up in Danielson, CT....

David R. Redmond, Sr.

David R. Redmond, Sr.

May 21, 2023

David R. Redmond, Sr., 75, of Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully with family by his side on May 21, 2023. He was the loving son of the late Andrew and Esther Redmond. David was the loving husband of the late Linda (Taylor) Redmond.

David is survived by his children, David R. Redmond, Jr. and his wife Christine,...

Lee Brett Walmsley

Lee Brett Walmsley

May 20, 2023

Lee Brett Walmsley, 57, of Wakefield, RI, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was the father of Adrianna M. Walmsley.

He was the son of Constance L (Reels) Walmsley, and the late Dwight E Walmsley. He was the grandson of Earline (Hazard) Reels, the late Edna Walmsley and David Reels (Grampy).

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Dennis John O'Brien

Dennis John O'Brien

May 18, 2023

Dennis J. O’Brien, 78, of Narragansett, passed away May 18th surrounded by his loving family. Born in Concord, NH to his loving parents, the late John and Teresa (DeBiase) O’Brien. Dennis was the beloved husband of Jane (Rush) O’Brien for 52 years.

Dennis spent his younger years in Providence and moved back to Warwick in...

Sidney Fred Tucker, Iii

Sidney Fred Tucker, Iii

May 18, 2023

Sidney Fred Tucker III, 79, of South Kingstown and Bradenton, FL passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. After retiring from General Dynamics, Quonset in 2006, Sidney spent his time mingling with friends, traveling, walking the Narragansett sea wall, and was always up for a party. Sidney was also an owner of Wordens Pond Family...

Valerie Mccormick

Valerie Mccormick

May 17, 2023

Valerie A. (McGuire) McCormick, 83, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of the late Richard V. McCarron and Brendan K. McCormick. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was

the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine (Eastwood) McGuire.

Valerie completed high school...

Ann Hauser

Ann Hauser

May 15, 2023

Ann E. Hauser, 86, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15th. She was born in Chambersburg, PA to her parents, the late Ray and Hazel (Evans) Houser. She was the loving wife of the late Zane S. Hauser.

Ann was an accomplished women who dedicated many years of her life to education...

Lucille A. Mcauliffe

Lucille A. Mcauliffe

May 14, 2023

Lucille A. McAuliffe, 89, of Wakefield, died peacefully at Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield, on May 14, 2023. She was the wife of the late George F. McAuliffe, Sr., and the daughter of the late Paul and Julia (Goda) Smey of Naugatuck, CT.

Lucille moved to South Kingstown in 1972 after her husband retired...

Christine Farley-Patti

Christine Farley-Patti

May 14, 2023

Christine Farley-Patti, 74, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 with her family by her side.

She is survived by her daughters Kelli Jarasitis and her husband ,Jeff, of Stoughton, MA and Sarah Patti of Winter Springs, FL; her three adored grandchildren, Olivia, Alexander and Jake; and her five brothers, Marshall Farley of...

James Andrew Russo

James Andrew Russo

May 9, 2023

James A. Russo, 57, of Charlestown, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was the husband of Dawn (Seppanen) Russo for 32 years. He was the son of the late Henry and Judith (Rose) Russo.

James worked as a heavy equipment operator for International Paving Corp. He was a member...

John  Francis Marandola

John Francis Marandola

May 8, 2023

John F. Marandola, 56, of West Kingston, passed away on Monday, May 8th surrounded by his caring family . He was born in Providence, RI to his loving parents, the late Anthony Marandola and Helen (DeStefano) Marandola.

John was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed everything to do with nature. Hiking, kayaking, and camping were some...

Patrick Evans Brady

Patrick Evans Brady

May 8, 2023

Patrick Evans Brady, 79, of Narragansett, landscape architect, Dear Old Dad, “Pop”, died unexpectedly May 8th.

Pat was born in North Providence and graduated from La Salle Academy, where he played first base.

After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design he began his career working for the State of...

Anna  T. Lawell

Anna T. Lawell

May 5, 2023

Anna T. Lawell (nee Torrente) of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away May 5, 2023 after a brief illness. Philip, her loving husband of nearly 54 years, was by her side.

Unable are the Loved to die

For Love is Immortality,

Nay, it is Deity—

Unable they that...

Hugh A. Redmond

Hugh A. Redmond

May 3, 2023

Hugh Andrew Redmond, 92, of Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. “Hughie”, as he was known to everyone, was the son of the late Andrew and Esther Redmond and was born right here in Peace Dale, RI.

He leaves behind his children and spouses, Becky and Mike Stewart, Tim...

Martin James Nelle

Martin James Nelle

May 2, 2023

Martin J. Nelle, 76, former Mayor of the Laplante Center, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers at Avatar Group Home in Woonsocket, RI. Martin was the son of the late Charles and Josephine Nelle. He is survived by his brother Charles (Bea), nieces Pat, Joanne (George), Cindy (Mark), great nieces...

Karen  Davis

Karen Davis

Apr 30, 2023

Karen Kenyon Davis, 76, of Port St. Lucie Florida passed away on Sunday April 30th.

Karen was born in South Kingstown, RI to her parents, the late Orrin P. II and Barbara Kenyon. She was the beloved wife of the late Geoffrey Davis.

Karen loved to spend time with her family...

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