Obituaries

Feb 3, 2023

Elizabeth L. Phillips (Latham), “Betty”, 98, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her three loving daughters on Friday, February 3rd, 2023. She was the wife of the late G. Morgan Phillips. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Dr. Ernest R. and Violet (Gray) Latham.

Betty was a graduate of Classical...

Feb 3, 2023

Christopher Lee McGrath, age fifty one, unexpectedly embarked on his eternal journey on February 3rd, 2023, from his newly purchased home in Cranston, RI. His soul is now at rest with God, who blessed him with a kind heart, a loving community of family, friends, and colleagues, and many talents, one of which being his uncanny ability to make...

Feb 2, 2023

Mitchell Gilbert Jr., 91, of Wakefield, Rhode Island passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Born in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Mitchell Gilbert and Edna (Cottongim) Gilbert. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Gilliam) Gilbert.

Mitchell enjoyed playing golf and practicing the trumpet. At a young age, he...

Jan 29, 2023

Linda Elaine (Adams) Cacciola transitioned into her eternal life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family with love and music.

Born on May 18, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Claire (Greene) Adams. Linda grew up in southern Rhode Island and loved spending time at the...

Jan 29, 2023

Cynthia E.N. Tucker, 85, of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Haggerty) Nye. She was the wife of the late Dennis Samuel Tucker.

Born in South Kingstown, RI Cynthia attended South Kingstown. She enjoyed a career as the owner and manager of Worden...

Jan 29, 2023

Dennis Joseph Tente, beloved husband, father, brother, and dear friend to an exclusive group of beer drinking buddies, died Sunday, January 29th. He was 75 years old.

A rabid New England Patriots fan and season ticket holder for over 30-years, Dennis loved Sundays in Foxborough with his wife, sons, daughter or whomever had the privilege...

Jan 27, 2023

Brian Byrne, 56, of Narragansett, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 27, 2023. Born on December 20, 1966 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth Virginia, he is the loving son of Allan C. Byrne Lcdr., USN, ret., of Carabelle, Florida and Anne M. (Carey) Peixoto of Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Brian was an accomplished scholar. Brian...

Jan 26, 2023

Clayton “Falling Leaf” Alexander, 67, died at his home in West Kingston, RI January 26, 2023 the same day as his son, Rudolph V. Alexander. He was married to Janet (Girard) Alexander who helped raise his children by Vicky Lamphere and several grandchildren.

After many years of employment as an RI Operator of the Suez...

Jan 26, 2023

Richard Soltysiak, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 26, 2023. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years, Elizabeth (Gaudio); his son, Nicholas (Samantha), of Michigan; his daughter, Rachel; his grandchildren, Anastasia and Jonah; and his dog, Chewy, and granddog, Scarlett. He is also survived by his sisters, Jean Soltysiak and Carol (James) DeTroia,...

Jan 26, 2023

On January 26, 2023, Rudolph Valentino “Nippawus Papoose” Alexander (Nip), of Richmond Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly. He was 41 years old.

He was born on April 18, 1981 to Clayton Alexander and Vickie Lamphere. Nip was a proud member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. He was very devoted to his family. heritage, spirituality and...

Jan 25, 2023

Fae Rosenthal, 51, of Narragansett, RI died peacefully at her home on January 25, 2023. Born and raised in Wilmington, DE Fae leaves behind her mother and father, Maxine and Jay Rosenthal, and a truly remarkable number of friends and family whom she loved and who, in turn, returned that love and admiration in full measure. People from all...

Jan 24, 2023

Eileen (Hathaway) Hovanesian, 76, of South Kingstown passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William A Hathaway and Ellerena (Baker) Hathaway. She was the wife of Charles Hovanesian.

Born in South Kingstown RI. she was a lifelong resident. She was the owner of Sak's flower shop for many...

Jan 24, 2023

Mary Jane (Engley) Bourassa, 90, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 24. 2023.

Born on September 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Clare and Catherine (Rattigan) Engley. Growing up in a large Irish family, her family bonds with her sisters and brothers remained strong...

Jan 24, 2023

Chief SKPD (Ret), Lt. RISP (Ret) 84, passed away Jan. 24, 2023.

Loving husband of Judith-Ann Vespia; loving father of Renee Caouette and her husband Ron, Robin Vespia and the late Rhonda Vespia, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Vespia; loving grandfather of Dylan Gershkoff, Tyler Gershkoff, Dante Caouette and the late Chad O’Brien;...

Jan 24, 2023

Richard Edward Sheridan, 75, of South Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Shea) Sheridan. He was the beloved husband of Diane (Togna) Sheridan for 52 years.

He grew up in Natick, Massachusetts, attended the Stockbridge School of Agriculture in Amherst, received a Bachelor...

Jan 23, 2023

Barbara U. Elsbree, 81, of Derry, NH, passed away on January 23, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 31, 1941, to the late James and Ursula (Burns) Durkin, in Providence, RI. She was a graduate of Cranston RI High School’s Class of 1961 and married Paul A.T. Elsbree in 1962. She had...

Jan 21, 2023

Charles C. White, 69, of South Kingstown passed away on January 21, 2023. He was the son of the late Fred and Ruth Brownlee White. Charles was the loving and doting husband of Maria “Mimi” Simeone White for 44 years.

Charlie was the ultimate family man. He was a caring and loving father who always...

Jan 20, 2023

Beverly Ann Stringer, 68, of South Kingstown, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Jane Markham, and wife of the late John J. Hopkinson.

Born in Annapolis, MD Beverly attended North Kingstown High School and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. She worked as an Operating Room Technician at...

Jan 19, 2023

Barbara Louise Frade, 72, of Charlestown, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at South County Hospital. She was the loving wife of Michael Frade for 35 years. Born in Myersdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carl Raymond Swindell and Alice (Mitchell) Brown. She was the loving mother of Gregory S. Viele; loving grandmother of her beautiful...

Jan 17, 2023

Joseph C. Lefebvre, Sr., 86, of North Kingstown, formerly of Cumberland, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at home. He was the husband of the late Aline Y. (Bedard) Lefebvre. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Louis and Yvonne (Rogers) Lefebvre.

Joseph was the owner of the Woonsocket Auto Salvage for many...