Obituaries

Apr 13, 2023

Bridget Lee Handley (Miller) passed peacefully on April 13, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was encircled with love from her family and friends as she left for her eternal home on the wings of song and prayer.

So many loved Bridget for her warm personality and easy laugh. She was one who...

Apr 13, 2023

Nancy J. Poon of Wakefield, RI passed away peacefully at home Thursday, April 13, after a courageous battle with ALS. Nancy and her husband of 45 years, Alan Poon, raised two extraordinary children, their son Jesse and daughter Delaney, and were fortunate enough to see them grow and prosper into wonderful, caring and kind adults whose love and devotion...

Apr 12, 2023

David P. Tarasevich, of Wakefield R.I., passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2023. He was 69 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden passing.

He was born on December 14, 1953, to John and Madeline (Boyington) Tarasevich, and raised in Westerly, R.I.

After graduating from St. Bernard’s High School, he...

Apr 11, 2023

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Psalm 73:26.

Reverend Mother Diana “Red Doe” Spears Mars, 84, of Charlestown, entered into the presence of our Creator on April 11, 2023. She is the daughter of Russell G. Spears and Grace Babcock...

Apr 10, 2023

David E. Preble, born on February 9th, 1943, passed away on April 10th, 2023, at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his family in his final moments.

David is survived by his loving wife, Meredith Preble, his two sons, Eric Preble and Aaron Ferrante-Alan, and his stepson, Justin Lallo.

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Apr 10, 2023

The family wishes to thank Joe and Ceru, Randi, Colleen, Kathy, Jennifer and the rest of the staff at Avatar for their incredible support throughout the years and kindness towards Justin. Justin will always be remembered for his strong spirit and his determination to live his life exactly the way he wanted to. He was dearly loved, and his...

Apr 7, 2023

Kevin Donald Clouart of Englewood, FL and Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2023 surrounded by his family. Elizabeth Moriarty became Kevin’s wife 44 years ago. Kevin was predeceased by his parents, Gerald F. and Marianne Clouart of Cumberland. He is survived by his brother, Gerald T. Clouart of Woonsocket; his sister, Mary Kim Lisbon...

Apr 6, 2023

Robin Lee Dexter, 68, of Hopkinton, died on Thursday April 6th, 2023. Born in South Kingstown, she was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur W. and Diane H. Dexter. Robin graduated from Rhode Island Junior College with an Associate’s degree in Business and Professional Studies. She was immediately hired into a full-time position at the University of Rhode...

Apr 6, 2023

W.D. Whitman, 94, of Cranston, RI passed away on April 6, 2023. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ethel S. Whitman.

Cherished father and grandfather, he leaves behind his devoted daughter, Shelley L. Hoffinger and her husband Rabbit K. Hoffinger. Grandsons, Rabbit Isaiah Hoffinger and Elias Hillel Hoffinger. Son, Jeffrey L. Whitman....

Apr 2, 2023

SUNRISE: FEBRUARY 4, 1923 SUNSET: APRIL 2, 2023

SARAH ESTHER (POTTER) HALL ENTERED THIS WORLD ON FEBRUARY 4, 1923 IN KINGSTON, R.I. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE CLIFFORD AND ALEATHIA (MARTIN) POTTER.

SARAH WAS THE SISTER OF EDWARD,CLIFFORD,PERRY AND CHARLES POTTER AND THE LATE LILLIAN JORDAN, ELIZABETH OWENS AND...

Apr 1, 2023

Margaret L. Townsend, 87, of Charlestown, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at South County Hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She and husband Thomas Townsend enjoyed 67 years of married partnership and 70 years of friendship. Margaret was the daughter of the late John Maynard and Grace (Boyd) Ameden; she was the stepdaughter of Alden Ameden....

Mar 31, 2023

ROBERT E. MOYNIHAN, DMD

December 21, 1932 – March 31, 2023

After a life well lived, Robert E. Moynihan, DMD, of Andover, MA died peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, with the love and support of his family. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the third son of Anna (Riordan) and Frederick Moynihan....

Mar 27, 2023

Roberta DeWolf Hopkins, 89, of Bristol, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Born in Wakefield, Rhode Island, Roberta was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian (Wordell) DeWolf. She graduated from South Kingstown High School in 1952 and from the University of Rhode Island in 1956. She also received a...

Mar 24, 2023

Cole James Spence, 32 of Portsmouth, RI unexpectedly passed away at home on Friday March 24th, 2023.

He was the fiancé of Ashli Renee DeArruda of Portsmouth, RI, the Son of John (Jack) E. Spence Jr. of Charlestown and Lisa Marie McCandless of Baltic, CT. Survived by his future mother and father in-law Tammi DeArruda...

Mar 24, 2023

Sister Theresina Scully, C.P., a sister of the Cross & Passion, died peacefully on March 24, 2023, at Bayview at Scalabrini in North Kingstown, R.I. Born Geraldine Scully in Hartford Connecticut she was the daughter of late James and Elizabeth (Mangan) Scully. She was a graduate of St. Brigid’s School and Northwest Catholic High School in Connecticut.

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Mar 24, 2023

Ray H. Kenyon, 71, of Exeter, RI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 24, 2023. He was the beloved life partner of Carol DeSalvo.

Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of Elsie Schmidt (Hayward) and Ray L. Kenyon.

Ray held many jobs in his life. He worked...

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...