Obituaries

Oct 6, 2023

Elaine M. Sampson, 63, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur & Gloria (Garcia) Sampson.

Elaine was a clerk for South County Home Health for many years before retiring.

She is survived by her...

Oct 3, 2023

Barbara A. Johnson, 92, died peacefully Tuesday October 3, 2023, surrounded by family at South County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Gordon C. Johnson, mother of Carl Johnson, Martha Berghahn and Todd Johnson and grandmother of Deborah and Rachael Berghahn (children of Martha and Craig Berghahn), and Ellie and Faith Johnson (children of Todd and...

Oct 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Dusten J Hamlin on October 2, 2023, in South Kingstown, RI. He was born on April 16, 1948, in Hastings, MI, and was the beloved husband to Elizabeth (Bliss) Hamlin.

Dusten was a local business owner for 50 years and proud service member...

Oct 2, 2023

The world lost a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather when James Michael Shaughnessy passed into the eternal kingdom of heaven on Oct 2, 2023. Mike was a resident of South Kingstown, RI and East Orleans, MA.

He was born in Fall River, MA, the son of William and Lucy St Laurent Shaughnessy. He held degrees...

Oct 2, 2023

Richard Dube Cerasale, 74, of South Kingstown, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Jill (Forman) Cerasale. Born in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Generose R. and Jeannine M. (Despres) Cerasale.

Richard was a graduate of Warwick Vet’s High...

Sep 30, 2023

Dorothy “Dot” Agnes (Quanstrom) Kraines, 94, peacefully passed away on September 30th having spent her final days constantly visited by her loving family at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Her husband of 53 years, Robert “Bob” Kraines, passed away in 2003 and her family is confident that they are now both in the presence of Jesus....

Sep 29, 2023

Roderick A. J. Cavanagh, 80, of Naples, FL formerly of East Greenwich and Wakefield, RI, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 29th. He was born in Providence, RI to his loving parents, the late James and Eileen (MacMannus) Cavanagh. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Bonner) Cavanagh for 54 years. He is survived by his wife and children; Christine...

Sep 26, 2023

With deep respect for the wishes of our dearly departed, there will be no formal obituary to honor the remarkable life of this cherished and beloved husband, father, grandfather (Papa), brother and friend. His memory will live in our hearts and his absence leaves a void that will be felt every day. With heartfelt remembrance, W1TEM signs off. In...

Sep 25, 2023

Alexia “Lexie” Allbee (Blackley) passed away peacefully in her sleep at Royal of Westerly Nursing Center on Monday, September 25, 2023.

She was born October 12, 1951, in Rochester, New York and was a longtime resident of Rhode Island. A National Merit Scholar, she graduated from Rhode Island College with a B.A. in Science Education...

Sep 25, 2023

Mabel Elizabeth (Card) Bapties, 91, of Westerly, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was the wife of the late Clarence E. Bapties. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late George and Mabel (Rock) Card.

Mabel was a presser for Pier Cleaners for many years before retiring. She loved spending time with...

Sep 24, 2023

Winton W. Pouncey, affectionately known as Bill, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on September 24, 2023 at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence, RI. He was born on August 15, 1927 in Ruthven, Alabama, to the late Mace and Vera (Caine) Pouncey.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Frances (Pouncey) Iacobbo, with whom...

Sep 24, 2023

Brother Michael Reis, born William Reis, passed away on September 24, 2023, in Lincroft, New Jersey.

Born on July 31, 1942, he was the son of the late John A. and Alvina (Rabuse) Reis. He is survived by his brothers, John and Ronald Reis, and several nieces and nephews. His sister, Mary O’Donnell, AFSC, and...

Sep 23, 2023

Barbara Ann (Etheridge) McCauley, 89, of Charlestown, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 23.

Barbara was born March 30, 1934, in Providence, RI to Edward and Eva Etheridge. As a young girl Barbara and her family split time between their home in Providence and their summer house at Roy Carpenter’s Beach...

Sep 23, 2023

Gerald Halleck, 78, of Coventry, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Lesley (Hilton) Halleck. Born in Westerly, RI, he was the son of the late Peter Halleck and Lena Koch, he was predeceased by his brother Michael and sister Marguerite.

Jerry was a mail carrier for the...

Sep 22, 2023

Robert G. (“Bob”) Jones, 88, of South Kingstown, passed away on Friday, September 22nd. He was born in Warwick, Rhode Island to the late Evan and Gertrude “Geri” (Jerome) Jones. He was the devoted husband of the late G. Marie (Merrill) Jones for 64 years.

Bob loved fishing on the ocean in Rhode Island on...

Sep 19, 2023

David G. Perkins, 85, of Charlestown passed away surrounded by his family on September 19th, 2023. Even though he tried to resist, old age got the best of him.

Born in New Bedford on August 8th, 1938 he was the son of the late Kenneth R. Perkins and Marguerite Leonard. He was predeceased by his...

Sep 16, 2023

Marika Moosbrugger of Wakefield, RI died peacefully on September 16th, 2023. She was the founder of the South County Montessori School, and for more than forty years she was the head of school.

Born in Austria, she lived in the United States for fifty-six years. While she did not have her own children, Marika became...

Sep 16, 2023

Grief is not linear, and therefore we will see many people within our community grieving in their own ways. This is perfectly fine; this shows that Giana Elizabeth Marguerite Campbell Gray-Smith touched so many different people in so many different ways.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, September 16, 2023, Giana passed peacefully with...

Sep 15, 2023

Paul A. Cartier, 74, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, September 15th, 2023. He was the loving husband of Shirley (Cola) Cartier.

Paul worked for Levinton Manufacturing for 30 years and Eagle America for 8 years before retiring. He took great pride in his career.

Besides his wife, Paul leaves behind...

Sep 12, 2023

Marjory Grace Sill, affectionately known as Midge, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, in North Kingstown, RI, at the age of 100. She was born on January 6, 1923, in New York, New York, to the late Turrill and Inez (Haeske)Shonts.

Midge was a strong and independent-minded woman with a wonderful sense of humor. She deeply...