Obituaries

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...

Apr 28, 2023

Holly McCabe Manchester, 60, of Exeter, Rhode Island, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Holly was the daughter of Betty McCabe and the late Thomas McCabe and was raised in Wakefield, RI. She was a graduate of South Kingstown High School and she completed her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education...

Apr 28, 2023

Dr. Agnes G. Doody passed away on April 28, 2023, in Wakefield, RI at the age of 93. The widow of Ellis H. Maris, Jr., and Dr. Arthur D. Jeffrey. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carrie and Daniel Doody, her brother Dan Doody, sister Miriam Bradley, and stepdaughter Jill Rodriquez. She is survived by her stepson,...

Apr 27, 2023

Susan "Sue" Marie Venter White, 58 passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 27 2023 in Lithonia, Georgia. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, October 15, 1964. Susie graduated from Bayview High School in 1982. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in 1986 from Rhode Island College and with a Masters of Science in 2002 from Georgia State University. She...

Apr 24, 2023

Bradford W. Snow, 70, of Charlestown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on April 24th, 2023. Brad was born in Bristol, CT, to the late Worthing and Florence (Rodier) Snow. He built his company, Marble Design, Inc. from the ground up and achieved his dream of retirement by the sea. From Cedar Lake in Bristol to Ninigret Pond...

Apr 24, 2023

Patricia May (Jordan) Thomas, 74, of Wakefield, passed away on April 24, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

She was the daughter of the late Edward Henry Edwards and Harriet Louise Reid.

We remember Patty as a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was always willing to go out...

Apr 20, 2023

South Kingstown, RI. Hildur A. Pearce, 83, of Wakefield, RI, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 20th, 2023 at home. She was the loving wife of W. Joseph Pearce, CPA for 61 years.

Born in Haugesund, Norway on May 28, 1939, the daughter of the late Sverre M. Ludvigsen and Brita O. Ludvigsen. She is...

Apr 19, 2023

Ophelia Prescutti, 92, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Ophelia was the loving wife of the late Fredrick Prescutti, with whom she enjoyed 37 years of marriage.

She loved to cook and bake and feed everybody; if you were hungry, she would happily make something for...

Apr 18, 2023

Carol Inda (Stone) Haberland, 78, of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Peter Christian Haberland. She was the daughter of the late Clyde Callahan Stone and Inda Marie (Sweet) Stone.

Carol was active in her youth in Girl Scouts and in Rainbow...

Apr 14, 2023

Kenneth V. Hoffman, 83, of South Kingstown, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Newport Hospital.

He was the son of the late John Clarke Tucker and Velda Ruth Rodman.

Ken graduated from South Kingstown High School and went on to work in a wide variety of jobs in the...

Apr 13, 2023

Bridget Lee Handley (Miller) passed peacefully on April 13, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was encircled with love from her family and friends as she left for her eternal home on the wings of song and prayer.

So many loved Bridget for her warm personality and easy laugh. She was one who...

Apr 13, 2023

Nancy J. Poon of Wakefield, RI passed away peacefully at home Thursday, April 13, after a courageous battle with ALS. Nancy and her husband of 45 years, Alan Poon, raised two extraordinary children, their son Jesse and daughter Delaney, and were fortunate enough to see them grow and prosper into wonderful, caring and kind adults whose love and devotion...

Apr 12, 2023

David P. Tarasevich, of Wakefield R.I., passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2023. He was 69 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden passing.

He was born on December 14, 1953, to John and Madeline (Boyington) Tarasevich, and raised in Westerly, R.I.

After graduating from St. Bernard’s High School, he...

Apr 11, 2023

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Psalm 73:26.

Reverend Mother Diana “Red Doe” Spears Mars, 84, of Charlestown, entered into the presence of our Creator on April 11, 2023. She is the daughter of Russell G. Spears and Grace Babcock...

Apr 10, 2023

David E. Preble, born on February 9th, 1943, passed away on April 10th, 2023, at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his family in his final moments.

David is survived by his loving wife, Meredith Preble, his two sons, Eric Preble and Aaron Ferrante-Alan, and his stepson, Justin Lallo.

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Apr 10, 2023

The family wishes to thank Joe and Ceru, Randi, Colleen, Kathy, Jennifer and the rest of the staff at Avatar for their incredible support throughout the years and kindness towards Justin. Justin will always be remembered for his strong spirit and his determination to live his life exactly the way he wanted to. He was dearly loved, and his...

Apr 7, 2023

Kevin Donald Clouart of Englewood, FL and Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2023 surrounded by his family. Elizabeth Moriarty became Kevin’s wife 44 years ago. Kevin was predeceased by his parents, Gerald F. and Marianne Clouart of Cumberland. He is survived by his brother, Gerald T. Clouart of Woonsocket; his sister, Mary Kim Lisbon...

Apr 6, 2023

Robin Lee Dexter, 68, of Hopkinton, died on Thursday April 6th, 2023. Born in South Kingstown, she was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur W. and Diane H. Dexter. Robin graduated from Rhode Island Junior College with an Associate’s degree in Business and Professional Studies. She was immediately hired into a full-time position at the University of Rhode...

Apr 6, 2023

W.D. Whitman, 94, of Cranston, RI passed away on April 6, 2023. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ethel S. Whitman.

Cherished father and grandfather, he leaves behind his devoted daughter, Shelley L. Hoffinger and her husband Rabbit K. Hoffinger. Grandsons, Rabbit Isaiah Hoffinger and Elias Hillel Hoffinger. Son, Jeffrey L. Whitman....

Apr 2, 2023

SUNRISE: FEBRUARY 4, 1923 SUNSET: APRIL 2, 2023

SARAH ESTHER (POTTER) HALL ENTERED THIS WORLD ON FEBRUARY 4, 1923 IN KINGSTON, R.I. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE CLIFFORD AND ALEATHIA (MARTIN) POTTER.

SARAH WAS THE SISTER OF EDWARD,CLIFFORD,PERRY AND CHARLES POTTER AND THE LATE LILLIAN JORDAN, ELIZABETH OWENS AND...