Obituaries

Apr 1, 2023

Margaret L. Townsend, 87, of Charlestown, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at South County Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She and husband Thomas Townsend enjoyed 67 years of married partnership and 70 years of friendship. Margaret was the daughter of the late John Maynard and Grace (Boyd) Ameden; she was the stepdaughter of Alden Ameden....

Mar 31, 2023

ROBERT E. MOYNIHAN, DMD

December 21, 1932 – March 31, 2023

After a life well lived, Robert E. Moynihan, DMD, of Andover, MA died peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, with the love and support of his family. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the third son of Anna (Riordan) and Frederick Moynihan....

Mar 27, 2023

Roberta DeWolf Hopkins, 89, of Bristol, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Born in Wakefield, Rhode Island, Roberta was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian (Wordell) DeWolf. She graduated from South Kingstown High School in 1952 and from the University of Rhode Island in 1956. She also received a...

Mar 24, 2023

Cole James Spence, 32 of Portsmouth, RI unexpectedly passed away at home on Friday March 24th, 2023.

He was the fiancé of Ashli Renee DeArruda of Portsmouth, RI, the Son of John (Jack) E. Spence Jr. of Charlestown and Lisa Marie McCandless of Baltic, CT. Survived by his future mother and father in-law Tammi DeArruda...

Mar 24, 2023

Sister Theresina Scully, C.P., a sister of the Cross & Passion, died peacefully on March 24, 2023, at Bayview at Scalabrini in North Kingstown, R.I. Born Geraldine Scully in Hartford Connecticut she was the daughter of late James and Elizabeth (Mangan) Scully. She was a graduate of St. Brigid’s School and Northwest Catholic High School in Connecticut.

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Mar 24, 2023

Ray H. Kenyon, 71, of Exeter, RI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 24, 2023. He was the beloved life partner of Carol DeSalvo.

Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of Elsie Schmidt (Hayward) and Ray L. Kenyon.

Ray held many jobs in his life. He worked...

Mar 23, 2023

Ryan, Thomas V., 59 of Johnston passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, March 23, 2023. This just so happened to be Tommy’s Dad’s Birthday. He was the loving husband of Maureen (Ferrante) Ryan for 38 years. Born in Providence and raised in Edgewood, he was a son and sixth child of the late John and Mary (Murphy) Ryan....

Mar 23, 2023

Jane Frances (McKivergan) McNaughton, 86, of Narragansett, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of William D. McNaughton for 64 years. She is the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Barry) McKivergan.

Jane was a graduate of Saint Xavier...

Mar 19, 2023

Clifford A. Pearce, 67, of South Kingstown, passed away on Sunday, March 19th. He was born in Pawtucket to his loving parents, the late Wilbur and Mae (Marshall) Pearce. Clifford was the beloved husband of Gale (Allard) Pearce for 45 Years.

Clifford was one of a kind. They say that truth hurts, but he would...

Mar 18, 2023

Grace Gray, 83, of Peace Dale passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023. Born in East Greenwich, Grace was the daughter of Margaret Nappa and Biagio Tortolano. Grace, one of 9 children, was primarily raised by her mother and stepfather Juan (John) Forcelli. Grace married the love of her life, Donald E. Gray Sr. in 1959. Grace worked for...

Mar 17, 2023

Sharon Lynn Pavignano, 70, of Narragansett, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Marian (Menzel) Pavignano. She was the sister of Kim Kenny and Debra Pavignano, both of New Jersey.

In 1970, Sharon enrolled at the...

Mar 14, 2023

Andrew J. Fiore of South Kingstown (formerly of Warwick) passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Andrew was an avid automobile enthusiast, working his entire career in the automotive industry. Andrew began in sales, working up to General Manager at one of RI’s leading Ford dealerships and ultimately owned his own dealership...

Mar 14, 2023

Robert Hugh Monnes, 51, of Wakefield, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Rob was one-of-kind and his warm smile, tremendously kind and caring heart, easy going nature, sense of humor, integrity, intelligence and faith will be missed by many.

Rob was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Virginia (Kuempel) of Nashua, NH and the late Francis...

Mar 11, 2023

Daniel Rogers Anderson, 76, of Peace Dale passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Jacquelyn (Harris) Anderson.

Born in Warwick, RI, he was the son of the late Henry Carl Anderson and Julia B. (Mitchell) Anderson.

Dan lived in Warwick during his younger years, graduating...

Mar 9, 2023

Sharon Wylie, 61, of Wakefield passed away on March 9th 2023. Born in Warwick Rhode Island, Sharon was the daughter of Albert Wylie and Linda Baker.

Sharon was multitalented in all aspects of life. She spent many years as a caregiver with a special love for the elderly. She was also a fisherwoman,

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Mar 8, 2023

Elizabeth “Dolly” (Sherman) Lillibridge, 96, of South Kingston passed away at home on Wednesday, March 8, 2022. Dolly was born in Wakefield, Rhode Island and was a lifetime resident. She was the daughter of the late Rowland and Elizabeth “Betty” Sherman and was the beloved wife of the late Lewis “Frank” Lillibridge. The two were married for over 62...

Mar 7, 2023

Charlotte June Troost, 5 week old infant daughter of Leah Csernai and Sean Troost, died in her parent's arms Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence. She was born January 27, 2023. She was the sister of Louie Colavecchio and Cecilia Troost.

During her brief visit on earth she enjoyed being held...

Mar 7, 2023

Margery W. Cole, 76, of Charlestown passed peacefully on March 7, 2023 with her family by her side. Margie was born in South Kingstown to her parents, the late Edward and Pearl Webster. She was the beloved wife of Walter Cole for over 55 years.

Margie graduated from Chariho High School and attended Barrington College...

Mar 6, 2023

Yuko Takahashi Pearlman, 64, of West Kingston, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Noriko and Kuni Takahashi.

Yuko was born on April 2, 1959 in Sado Island, Japan. Yuko attended and graduated from high school and college in Japan.

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Mar 5, 2023

Marjorie (Midge) J. Dickinson Whaley, 87 of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of Lewis E. & Madeline (King) Dickinson. She was the wife of the late Joseph C. Whaley Jr., and they were married for 65 years. After attending Howard Seminary in West Bridgewater MA, Aunt Midge attended...