Obituaries

Oct 26, 2022

On October 26, at 4:44 pm, Christian John Petrichko passed away, surrounded by his family. Christian’s time on this earth was a joy to him and all of those who knew him. He loved life and often told his boys “look around boys, it doesn’t get any better than this!”

Skater, surfer, fisherman, artist, builder,...

Oct 25, 2022

Dennis Mathew Haggerty, 79, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022. He was the beloved father of Dennis and Andrew Haggerty.

Born in Santa Ana, California, he was the son of the late Gerald and Leonie (Navas) Haggerty. Dennis had a love for math and was a professor for many years at various...

Oct 25, 2022

Maria Joanne Mulroy of Narragansett, Rhode Island died peacefully, with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 25th after a brief but devastating illness. Maria was the devoted daughter of Lynda Coogan (John) of Gravesend, Kent, England, Peter Mulroy of Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland and granddaughter of the late Joan and Edward Wood also of Gravesend and the...

Oct 22, 2022

Rita Mae (Chartier) Tetu, age 99, formerly of Warwick RI, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022, at Brookdale South Bay surrounded by her loving family. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Maurice (Moe) A Tetu for 52 years.

Born in Esmond, RI, she was the daughter of Adolph and Emma Chartier. Rita...

Oct 15, 2022

Beloved matriarch Annamae (Minor) Beyette, 97, also known as Ann or Annie, of Narragansett RI passed away October 15, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry “Hank” Beyette.

Annamae was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Frederick K. Minor and Anna Long Minor but lived most of her life in Rhode Island...

Oct 14, 2022

Elaine (Molloy) Whaley, 87, of South Kingstown, passed away at home on Friday, October 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Lloyd L. Whaley for 61 years. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian Molloy.

Elaine worked for the Neighborhood Guild...

Oct 13, 2022

Stephen I. Owren, 78, of South Kingstown, formerly of Lexington, MA and Stuart, Fl, passed away peacefully in his own home in East Matunuck, Thursday, October 13, 2022, after a 5 year battle with cancer. Steve was born in Cranston on August 12, 1944. Steve was predeceased by his mother and father Patricia Owren and Ivar Owren.

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Oct 13, 2022

Lillian I. Nelson, 82, of Charlestown, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at the Apple Rehab Clipper in Westerly. She was the wife of the late Hartley S. Nelson. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Hadley) Whittle.

Lillian worked in housekeeping at the former Larchwood Inn and the South...

Oct 11, 2022

Timothy Philbrick, 70, formerly of Narragansett, passed away on Monday, October 11th, after nobly enduring a very long illness. He died peacefully, at his home, Sugarloaf Hill, surrounded by loving family.

The son of Deborah (Hunt) and Charles H. Philbrick of Providence, Tim always loved to work with his hands, and after graduating high school...

Oct 9, 2022

Chester “Chet” W. Walker, 73, of Richmond, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the VA Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Marion E. (Gardner) Walker. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William and Edith Walker.

Chester was a Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam. He served as a volunteer...

Oct 9, 2022

The world lost an exceptional wife, mother and grandmother, Michelle Lillian (Godon) Senecal, on October 9, 2022. Michelle passed away at home surrounded by her devoted husband, Kenneth Senecal, her children, Chad Senecal, Ryan Senecal and Emily Speakman, and her son- and daughter-in-law, David Speakman and Jayne Merner Senecal.

Michelle’s favorite place to...

Oct 7, 2022

Barbara Tefft, 87, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7th. She was born in North Kingstown to her loving parents, the late John and Nelly (Dow) Briggs. Barbara was the beloved wife of Alfred Tefft for 68 years.

Barbara was a self-taught, very talented seamstress who specialized in making slipcovers that are...

Oct 6, 2022

Benjamin Ward McCleary, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on October 6, 2022. Born on July 9,1944 to George W. and Nancy Grim McCleary, he was raised in Darien, CT and Asheville, NC. He was a graduate of St. Mark’s School in Southborough, MA and Princeton University. Upon graduation in 1966, he entered The United States Navy...

Oct 6, 2022

Ruth “Carol” Giroux, 86, of West Kingston, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Susan (Sugell) Stedman. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Giroux and they were married for 55 wonderful years.

Carol graduated from South Kingstown High...

Oct 5, 2022

Paul L. Sherman, 61, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 5, 2022. Born in Wakefield on June 6, 1961.

Paul was a life long South Kingstown resident. Graduated from Chariho High School and went on to work with his dad Doug Sherman at Teeny’s Inc. doing home improvements for many residents and business’s in...

Oct 4, 2022

Andre E. “Andy” Boisvert, 75, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Leo R. and Marion (Lamphere) Boisvert.

Andy was the co-owner of the B & G Construction Co.; former Chief of the Union Fire District from 1993 to 2005; former Captain from 1979...

Oct 4, 2022

Erminia A. De Palma, 86, of Charlestown, RI, and formerly of Somers, NY, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2022, in Clover, SC, with her daughter, Andrea, and son in law, Roger, at her bed side. Minnie, as she was affectionally known, was the beloved wife to Anthony J. De Palma for 51 years. Anthony predeceased her in death...

Oct 4, 2022

Cecelia M. Card, 93 of Westerly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4th. She was born in South Kingstown to her loving parents Virgil and Mary (Scungio) Yemma.

Cecelia was a kind woman, who enjoyed the simple things in life. Embroidery was one of her favorite ways to pass the time. She also enjoyed playing...

Oct 1, 2022

Justin Harvey, 36, of Wakefield, RI passed away unexpectedly in a tragic accident on October 1, 2022. Born into a multi generational tradition of commercial fishing, Justin loved being at sea and had just returned home from a six day trip. The only thing Justin loved more in the world than fishing was his 16 month old son Sturgeon...

Sep 30, 2022

Dolores Cronkite, 95, of Hope Valley, RI, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2022, in her daughter’s home. She was the loving wife of the late Carvel Cronkite for 75 years.

Born in 1927 in Fort Fairfield, Maine, she was the daughter of Clarence C. Seeley and Elizabeth Seeley (Hill). After moving to Rhode Island...