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Richard Briggs

Richard Briggs

Nov 21, 2025

Richard E. Briggs, 91, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was the husband of the late Norma Jean (Vallee) Briggs. Born in Groton, CT, he was a son of the late Stearns Eugene Briggs, Jr. and Hortance Pearl Mallory Briggs

Richard worked at Quonset Electric Boat, repairing planes...

Jean Wright

Jean Wright

Nov 21, 2025

Jean Marie Wright, 77, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Arlene (Mowry) Goodby. Jean was the beloved wife of Thomas B. Wright.

Jean graduated from Hope High School in Providence and completed one year at Rhode Island College. Jean married her husband Tom Wright on...

Janice Marie St. John

Janice Marie St. John

Nov 17, 2025

Janice Marie St. John, 76, of Placida, Florida, and formally of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by her family’s love on Monday, November 17, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Arthur F. St. John for 44 years. Born in Amarillo, TX, and raised in Scituate, MA she was the daughter of the late James H. George and Claire...

Ruth Theresa Bergantini

Ruth Theresa Bergantini

Nov 13, 2025

Ruth Theresa Bergantini, 93, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. She was the wife of the late John A. Bergantini.

Ruth was born in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up in Waltham, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Theresa McNamee, sister of Ellen, Alice, Myrtle, Jenny, and Elaine.

She graduated in 1950 from St. Charles in Waltham...

Earlene Theroux

Earlene Theroux

Nov 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Earlene Janice Theroux, 84, who left us peacefully on Tuesday, November 11th surrounded by her family. Earlene was a beloved wife, mother, and friend, whose warmth and spirit touched the lives of many.

Earlene is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Robert Theroux, her cherished children, Joseph...

Mary Campbell

Mary Campbell

Nov 10, 2025

Mary (Hodde) Campbell, 89, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2025, in Wakefield, RI. Daughter of the late Joseph L. Hodde and Mary J. (Heaton), Wife of the late Norman A. Campbell. She is survived by her 3 children Debra Rugg and her husband, John, Linda Carver and her husband, Robert, and Michael Campbell and his wife...

Debra Lynn Holdredge

Debra Lynn Holdredge

Nov 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra Lynn (Nadolny) Holdredge, age 68, who left us unexpectedly on November 8, 2025.

Born on January 1, 1957, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Debra lived her entire life in South County. She proudly earned her Bachelor's Degree in Women's Studies from the University of Rhode...

Seth Gifford

Seth Gifford

Nov 8, 2025

Seth K. Gifford II died on November 8, 2025, just three weeks shy of his 104th birthday. His was a long, quiet life, spent entirely in Rhode Island.

Born in Providence, Seth attended Moses Brown School, Brown University, and Boston College Law school at night, while working for governor Roberts as a speech writer. He went on to practice general...

Jeanne Clarke

Jeanne Clarke

Nov 7, 2025

Jeanne Doucette Clarke, 89, passed away peacefully on November 7th, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Richard "Dick" Clarke. Together since high school, they were married 62 years until Richard's passing. She lived many years in West Hartford, CT and later in South Kingstown, RI.

Born in Fall River, MA Jeanne was the...

Marjorie Doran

Marjorie Doran

Nov 6, 2025

Marjorie "Margie" Hope Doran- 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Wakefield.

She was the daughter of the late Eugene Doran and Bertha (Monroe) Doran. She was the sister of the late Joseph B. Monroe, Harold "Jim" Doran, Robert W. Doran, and Mary E. (Doran) Norman.

She is...

Mark Sachar

Mark Sachar

Nov 5, 2025

Mark Sachar passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2025. Mark was seventy-four and had contended with Parkinson's Disease for over twenty years.

In spite of his prolonged illness, he pursued a career in real estate law and a hobby in music, learning to play the piano, guitar and drums.

After arriving in Rhode Island fourteen years ago from...

Mary Wright

Mary Wright

Nov 4, 2025

Her Irish eyes are smiling. I know a woman of strength, kindness and beauty. I have watched her for years - she's our mother, grandmother, granny, sister, aunt, godmother.

Mary E. "Lily" Wright, 94, of Wakefield, passed away November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Captain Albert H. "Tod" Wright. Born in...

Jane Viglionese

Jane Viglionese

Nov 4, 2025

Jane S. Viglionese passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025 after a long illness. She is survived by her beloved husband, Dr. Paschal Viglionese, daughter, Gina Oda (Stanley), sister, Jessica Wilson (Douglas), granddaughter, Natalie Oda (Grant Cawi), niece, Elizabeth Boucher (Nicolas), and two grandnephews, James and Alexander Boucher.

Jane lived her early years in New York City, moving to Rhode...

Carolyn Sherman

Carolyn Sherman

Nov 2, 2025

Carolyn T. Sherman, 82 , of North Kingstown, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025. Smart, sassy, fun & an inspiration to many, Carolyn was loved by all who knew her. She was a R.I. girl from the very beginning, living most of her life between Cranston & Narragansett.

She earned her BA in English from URI, worked for Electric Boat...

Patricia Harris

Patricia Harris

Oct 31, 2025

The world became a little dimmer on October 31, 2025, when Trish Harris left us after a life filled with love, laughter and smiles. It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend.

Trish was born in Providence on January 25, 1965. She is survived by her beloved...

Thomas Beatrice

Thomas Beatrice

Oct 30, 2025

Thomas J. Beatrice Sr., 81, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 while in hospice care at the VA medical facility in Brockton, MA. He leaves behind his children TJ, Greg (wife, Sara), and Holly, along with 5 grandchildren, Ruby, Avery, Sadie, Malia, and Soleil. He also leaves his partner Camille Wells, nieces and nephews, former wife Judy, extended family...

Anna T. Seeders

Anna T. Seeders

Oct 29, 2025

Anna Theresa Seeders, 97, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the Fayetteville Center for Nursing and Healing. She was born June 19, 1928, to the late George and Marion Corr and attended Ward (Westerly) High School in Rhode Island.

Anna was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Lee Brooks. She is survived by her son, Robert...

Jason Reels

Jason Reels

Oct 26, 2025

Jason Kyle Reels, 50, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at his home on October 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He faced his illness with strength, dignity, and the heart of a warrior.

Jason was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend - deeply loved by all who...

Mary Terry

Mary Terry

Oct 26, 2025

Mary J. Terry, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully In Wakefield, RI on October 26, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on Long Island, New York, Mary lived in Johnston RI for over 50 years. Mary was the daughter of the late Charles and Bridget (Whyte) Terry.Mary earned her bachelor's degree at Rhode...

Richard Ethier

Richard Ethier

Oct 25, 2025

Richard C. "Dick" Ethier, Sr., a man whose life was a masterclass in curiosity, dedication, and the occasional well-timed, mischievous grin, peacefully powered down on October 25, 2025, surrounded by the warm glow of his loving family. He was 81 years old.

Richard was born in Providence, RI to Theresa (Pariseau) and Alfred C. Ethier. He completed his education at...

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