Obituaries

May 17, 2023

Valerie A. (McGuire) McCormick, 83, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of the late Richard V. McCarron and Brendan K. McCormick. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was

the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine (Eastwood) McGuire.

Valerie completed high school...

May 15, 2023

Ann E. Hauser, 86, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15th. She was born in Chambersburg, PA to her parents, the late Ray and Hazel (Evans) Houser. She was the loving wife of the late Zane S. Hauser.

Ann was an accomplished women who dedicated many years of her life to education...

May 14, 2023

Lucille A. McAuliffe, 89, of Wakefield, died peacefully at Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield, on May 14, 2023. She was the wife of the late George F. McAuliffe, Sr., and the daughter of the late Paul and Julia (Goda) Smey of Naugatuck, CT.

Lucille moved to South Kingstown in 1972 after her husband retired...

May 14, 2023

Christine Farley-Patti, 74, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 with her family by her side.

She is survived by her daughters Kelli Jarasitis and her husband ,Jeff, of Stoughton, MA and Sarah Patti of Winter Springs, FL; her three adored grandchildren, Olivia, Alexander and Jake; and her five brothers, Marshall Farley of...

May 9, 2023

James A. Russo, 57, of Charlestown, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was the husband of Dawn (Seppanen) Russo for 32 years. He was the son of the late Henry and Judith (Rose) Russo.

James worked as a heavy equipment operator for International Paving Corp. He was a member...

May 8, 2023

John F. Marandola, 56, of West Kingston, passed away on Monday, May 8th surrounded by his caring family . He was born in Providence, RI to his loving parents, the late Anthony Marandola and Helen (DeStefano) Marandola.

John was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed everything to do with nature. Hiking, kayaking, and camping were some...

May 8, 2023

Patrick Evans Brady, 79, of Narragansett, landscape architect, Dear Old Dad, “Pop”, died unexpectedly May 8th.

Pat was born in North Providence and graduated from La Salle Academy, where he played first base.

After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design he began his career working for the State of...

May 5, 2023

Anna T. Lawell (nee Torrente) of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away May 5, 2023 after a brief illness. Philip, her loving husband of nearly 54 years, was by her side.

Unable are the Loved to die

For Love is Immortality,

Nay, it is Deity—

Unable they that...

May 3, 2023

Hugh Andrew Redmond, 92, of Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. “Hughie”, as he was known to everyone, was the son of the late Andrew and Esther Redmond and was born right here in Peace Dale, RI.

He leaves behind his children and spouses, Becky and Mike Stewart, Tim...

May 2, 2023

Martin J. Nelle, 76, former Mayor of the Laplante Center, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers at Avatar Group Home in Woonsocket, RI. Martin was the son of the late Charles and Josephine Nelle. He is survived by his brother Charles (Bea), nieces Pat, Joanne (George), Cindy (Mark), great nieces...

Apr 30, 2023

Karen Kenyon Davis, 76, of Port St. Lucie Florida passed away on Sunday April 30th.

Karen was born in South Kingstown, RI to her parents, the late Orrin P. II and Barbara Kenyon. She was the beloved wife of the late Geoffrey Davis.

Karen loved to spend time with her family...

Apr 28, 2023

Holly McCabe Manchester, 60, of Exeter, Rhode Island, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Holly was the daughter of Betty McCabe and the late Thomas McCabe and was raised in Wakefield, RI. She was a graduate of South Kingstown High School and she completed her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education...

Apr 28, 2023

Dr. Agnes G. Doody passed away on April 28, 2023, in Wakefield, RI at the age of 93. The widow of Ellis H. Maris, Jr., and Dr. Arthur D. Jeffrey. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carrie and Daniel Doody, her brother Dan Doody, sister Miriam Bradley, and stepdaughter Jill Rodriquez. She is survived by her stepson,...

Apr 27, 2023

Susan "Sue" Marie Venter White, 58 passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 27 2023 in Lithonia, Georgia. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, October 15, 1964. Susie graduated from Bayview High School in 1982. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in 1986 from Rhode Island College and with a Masters of Science in 2002 from Georgia State University. She...

Apr 24, 2023

Bradford W. Snow, 70, of Charlestown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on April 24th, 2023. Brad was born in Bristol, CT, to the late Worthing and Florence (Rodier) Snow. He built his company, Marble Design, Inc. from the ground up and achieved his dream of retirement by the sea. From Cedar Lake in Bristol to Ninigret Pond...

Apr 24, 2023

Patricia May (Jordan) Thomas, 74, of Wakefield, passed away on April 24, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

She was the daughter of the late Edward Henry Edwards and Harriet Louise Reid.

We remember Patty as a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was always willing to go out...

Apr 20, 2023

South Kingstown, RI. Hildur A. Pearce, 83, of Wakefield, RI, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 20th, 2023 at home. She was the loving wife of W. Joseph Pearce, CPA for 61 years.

Born in Haugesund, Norway on May 28, 1939, the daughter of the late Sverre M. Ludvigsen and Brita O. Ludvigsen. She is...

Apr 19, 2023

Ophelia Prescutti, 92, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Ophelia was the loving wife of the late Fredrick Prescutti, with whom she enjoyed 37 years of marriage.

She loved to cook and bake and feed everybody; if you were hungry, she would happily make something for...

Apr 18, 2023

Carol Inda (Stone) Haberland, 78, of Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Peter Christian Haberland. She was the daughter of the late Clyde Callahan Stone and Inda Marie (Sweet) Stone.

Carol was active in her youth in Girl Scouts and in Rainbow...

Apr 14, 2023

Kenneth V. Hoffman, 83, of South Kingstown, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Newport Hospital.

He was the son of the late John Clarke Tucker and Velda Ruth Rodman.

Ken graduated from South Kingstown High School and went on to work in a wide variety of jobs in the...