Obituaries

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...

Mar 4, 2023

Born November 27, 1951, Frank was the son of the late Frank J. Day, Sr. and Barbara F. (Hoey) Day.

Independent and social, Frank loved a good conversation! A lifelong learner, he was an avid reader of books, magazines and daily newspapers. He followed radio talk shows politics, church, and national news, always asking questions...

Mar 4, 2023

Carl M. Amaral, 73, of Westerly, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Carl was born on May 9,1949 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Luiz and Dorothy (Martin) Amaral. He graduated from New Bedford High School in 1967 and from New Hampshire College in May 1971. On May 7,1971, he...

Mar 3, 2023

Stephen Anthony Grimes, 61, of South Kingstown passed away March 3, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Clinton and Virginia (Holland) Grimes.

He was the husband of Wendy (Northup) Grimes; father of Ashlee Grimes and her fiancé Michael, Brett Grimes; step-father of Stacee Gorman and...

Mar 3, 2023

Charles Dolecki, 92, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023. Charles, known as Chuck, was the beloved husband of Jacqueline Dolecki for 65 years. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, he was the son of Charles and Lillian Dolecki. He graduated from Passaic High School and went on to graduate from Newark College of Engineering...

Mar 2, 2023

Colonel Gerald F. Dillon, USA (Ret.), of Narragansett, RI and Satellite Beach, FL, died March 2, 2023 after a courageous and valiant battle with leukemia.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James J. and Kathleen M. (Cournoyer) Dillon.

Col. (Ret.) Dillon is survived by his son Ryan...

Mar 1, 2023

Mary Ann (Bonni) Raynor passed away at the age of 80, on Wednesday March 1, 2023.

Mary Ann was born in Northampton PA during Orthodox Easter and was promptly nicknamed Bunni by her father Wallace and mother Helen, (Olexa) Vasilawsky. She married Willard O. Raynor (Bill) on Oct 31, 1964 in Northampton PA. She was...