Obituaries

Jan 3, 2023

Frederick Benson, 80, passed away peacefully at the Scandinavian Nursing Home, Cranston, following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the husband of Susan (Schwartz) Benson. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Paul and Charlotte (Morse) Benson.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons Matthew and his wife...

Jan 2, 2023

Rita “Gaugi” (McLean) Hicks passed away peacefully, at the age of 98, in South Kingstown, RI.

Ms. Hicks was born in New Brunswick, NJ in 1924. She married Leroy Hicks at age 18 and, as a military family, they moved frequently to locations in Indiana, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She finally settled in South Kingstown,...

Jan 2, 2023

Lincoln Carter Almond, 86, of Kingston, RI and South Wellfleet, MA passed away on January 2, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Johnson) for 64 years. Marilyn was his foundation and his tireless caregiver in recent years. Born in Pawtucket and raised in Central Falls during the depression and World War II, he never forgot his working-class...

Jan 2, 2023

Vincent (Vin) Rose of Kingston, passed away peacefully in his home on January 2, 2023 at the age of 92. He was predeceased by Alberta, his loving wife of over 60 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by his three sons, daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, as well as his 2004 Saturn.

Born and...

Jan 1, 2023

Jack Massey, 97, passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on January 1, 2023. He was the much cherished husband of Susan Bellaire for the past 28 years and the beloved father of John-Luc Phu. He was the son of the late John L. Massey, Sr. and Ethel Merkamp Massey of Pittsburgh, PA.

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Dec 31, 2022

Ruth E. (Mageau) Payte passed away peacefully at the ripe old age of 100. She was

surrounded by loving family who administered to her final needs with great care, devotion and

tenderness. She needed to leave quickly to get ready for the annual New Years Eve party with

her beloved sister and brother...

Dec 29, 2022

Patricia A. (Mackin) Newsham, ‘Pat’, 89, of Portrush Run, Estero, FL, formerly of Narragansett, RI, Shrewsbury, MA, and South Weymouth, MA, died on December 29, 2022, after a brief illness. In her final days, she was surrounded by her caring and heartbroken children. Pat was the devoted wife of the late John, “Jack,” Newsham for nearly 50 years.

Dec 27, 2022

Dec 27, 2022

Cervin Robinson, architectural photographer and writer, died peacefully in his sleep at age 94 in Wakefield, RI. His death was the result of complications from dementia and old age. Born May 18, 1928 in Boston, the son of Frank J. Robinson, architect, and Mary Burchill Robinson, he was educated at the Dexter School, Exeter Academy, and Harvard University.Cervin served...

Dec 27, 2022

Warren Mellor Hagist died peacefully at his home in Slocum, Rhode Island on the morning of December 27, 2022. He was 96.

Born on February 23, 1926 in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Warren entered a Navy officer training program at Franklin & Marshall College in 1945. When WWII ended, he was commissioned in the United States Naval Reserve, and...

Dec 25, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Marie Brusic of Kenyon, RI announces her unexpected passing on December 25, 2022.

Kathleen was born on February 1, 1952 in Coventry, CT. She was raised in a loving family by her parents Veto and Jane along with her three younger brothers John, Michael and...

Dec 24, 2022

Charles H. Fiske Jr, 87, of Narragansett completed his journey to his heavenly home on December 24, 2022. Born on March 3, 1935, in East Greenwich, he was the beloved son of the late Charles Herbert and Dorothy A. (Johnson) Fiske.

Charlie served his country proudly in the United States Marines Corp as a Sergeant,...

Dec 21, 2022

James M. Gould, 63, of Whitford St, South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 21st 2022. James was the beloved Husband to Dawn M. Gould. Born of Exeter, James was the Son of the late Norman L. Gould Jr, and late Catherine J. (Cook) Gould.

James contributed his life as a general laborer, He...

Dec 21, 2022

A. David McNab, 81, of Kingston, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2022. Son of A. Douglas, and Elizabeth “Betty” (Crown) McNab, Dave graduated from Belmont High School and received a BS degree from Bates College in 1962. It was there that he met his wife Elizabeth (Metz) of 58 years, class of 1964. Immediately...

Dec 21, 2022

Maureen A. (Clancy) Schmitz, 85, of Wakefield, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was the wife of the late Paul E. Schmitz. They enjoyed 50 years of marriage together.

Maureen was born in New York City, NY and she was the daughter of the late John Francis and Alice (Walsh) Clancy.

Maureen was...

Dec 20, 2022

Doris Mae (Mudie) O’Connell, 102, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20th with her children by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick John (Jack) O’Connell for 41 years.

Doris was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 9th, 1920, the only child of Clarence Edward Mudie and Mabel Catherine McMaster....

Dec 19, 2022

Sr. Augustine Mageau, 93, (Cathaleen) of South Kingstown passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha (Moran) Mageau.

Sister was a distinctive person firmly rooted in a rich heritage of South County people. She loved the history of her people and had so many...

Dec 19, 2022

Joan Michael Karakas, 87, of Narragansett, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, surrounded by friends. Joan was born in Duluth, MN in 1935 and was raised in Eveleth, MN, and Providence, RI. She graduated from Hope High School in 1953 and attended Emerson College. She had a distinguished career at Amica Insurance Company in Providence, RI where she...

Dec 19, 2022

Richard E. Walsh Jr., 77, of Charlestown, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Leary) Walsh. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Gladding) Walsh, and they were married for 38 wonderful years.

Richard’s loved ones would describe him as loyal, kind,...

Dec 18, 2022

Frank Henry Cavallaro, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2022, at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, East Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Ferretti) Cavallaro. He was a devoted husband to his wife Judith (Ford) Cavallaro and stood by her side in her ongoing battle with Alzheimer's disease.