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Cervin Robinson

Cervin Robinson

Dec 27, 2022

Cervin Robinson, architectural photographer and writer, died peacefully in his sleep at age 94 in Wakefield, RI. His death was the result of complications from dementia and old age. Born May 18, 1928 in Boston, the son of Frank J. Robinson, architect, and Mary Burchill Robinson, he was educated at the Dexter School, Exeter Academy, and Harvard University.Cervin served...

Warren M. Hagist

Warren M. Hagist

Dec 27, 2022

Warren Mellor Hagist died peacefully at his home in Slocum, Rhode Island on the morning of December 27, 2022. He was 96.

Born on February 23, 1926 in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Warren entered a Navy officer training program at Franklin & Marshall College in 1945. When WWII ended, he was commissioned in the United States Naval Reserve, and...

Kathleen Marie Brusic

Kathleen Marie Brusic

Dec 25, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Marie Brusic of Kenyon, RI announces her unexpected passing on December 25, 2022.

Kathleen was born on February 1, 1952 in Coventry, CT. She was raised in a loving family by her parents Veto and Jane along with her three younger brothers John, Michael and...

Charles Herbert Fiske, Jr.

Charles Herbert Fiske, Jr.

Dec 24, 2022

Charles H. Fiske Jr, 87, of Narragansett completed his journey to his heavenly home on December 24, 2022. Born on March 3, 1935, in East Greenwich, he was the beloved son of the late Charles Herbert and Dorothy A. (Johnson) Fiske.

Charlie served his country proudly in the United States Marines Corp as a Sergeant,...

James Michael Gould

James Michael Gould

Dec 21, 2022

James M. Gould, 63, of Whitford St, South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 21st 2022. James was the beloved Husband to Dawn M. Gould. Born of Exeter, James was the Son of the late Norman L. Gould Jr, and late Catherine J. (Cook) Gould.

James contributed his life as a general laborer, He...

Allen David Mcnab

Allen David Mcnab

Dec 21, 2022

A. David McNab, 81, of Kingston, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2022. Son of A. Douglas, and Elizabeth “Betty” (Crown) McNab, Dave graduated from Belmont High School and received a BS degree from Bates College in 1962. It was there that he met his wife Elizabeth (Metz) of 58 years, class of 1964. Immediately...

Maureen Alice Schmitz

Maureen Alice Schmitz

Dec 21, 2022

Maureen A. (Clancy) Schmitz, 85, of Wakefield, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was the wife of the late Paul E. Schmitz. They enjoyed 50 years of marriage together.

Maureen was born in New York City, NY and she was the daughter of the late John Francis and Alice (Walsh) Clancy.

Maureen was...

Doris Mae O'Connell

Doris Mae O'Connell

Dec 20, 2022

Doris Mae (Mudie) O’Connell, 102, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20th with her children by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick John (Jack) O’Connell for 41 years.

Doris was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 9th, 1920, the only child of Clarence Edward Mudie and Mabel Catherine McMaster....

Sr. Augustine (Cathaleen) Mageau

Sr. Augustine (Cathaleen) Mageau

Dec 19, 2022

Sr. Augustine Mageau, 93, (Cathaleen) of South Kingstown passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha (Moran) Mageau.

Sister was a distinctive person firmly rooted in a rich heritage of South County people. She loved the history of her people and had so many...

Joan Michael Karakas

Joan Michael Karakas

Dec 19, 2022

Joan Michael Karakas, 87, of Narragansett, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, surrounded by friends. Joan was born in Duluth, MN in 1935 and was raised in Eveleth, MN, and Providence, RI. She graduated from Hope High School in 1953 and attended Emerson College. She had a distinguished career at Amica Insurance Company in Providence, RI where she...

Richard "Rick" E. Walsh, Jr.

Richard "Rick" E. Walsh, Jr.

Dec 19, 2022

Richard E. Walsh Jr., 77, of Charlestown, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Leary) Walsh. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Gladding) Walsh, and they were married for 38 wonderful years.

Richard’s loved ones would describe him as loyal, kind,...

Frank Henry Cavallaro

Frank Henry Cavallaro

Dec 18, 2022

Frank Henry Cavallaro, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2022, at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, East Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Ferretti) Cavallaro. He was a devoted husband to his wife Judith (Ford) Cavallaro and stood by her side in her ongoing battle with Alzheimer's disease.

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Nancy  Maynard

Nancy Maynard

Dec 17, 2022

Nancy Ellen (Welch) Maynard, 79, died peacefully at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice on December 17, 2022. Nancy was the daughter of the late William and Ann (McGinn) Welch. Born in Pawtucket RI, she was the youngest of six children - John Welch, Ann Louise Welch RSM, Mary Jane Welch and the late William and James. Nancy was the beloved wife...

William Keenan

William Keenan

Dec 16, 2022

William M. Keenan, 91, of Bristol RI, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022, at Newport Hospital with loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Lois (Goode) Keenan. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 2, 2022.

A native of Dover, NH, Bill attended preparatory school at St John’s Prep in Danvers,...

Helen Egerton

Helen Egerton

Dec 15, 2022

Helen (Cassin) Egerton, 64, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island passed away on December 15, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Leo Cassin Jr. and Helen Frances (McElroy) Cassin. She leaves behind her daughter Laura (Egerton) Allbee and her husband Glenn Allbee. Along with her grandchildren, Aiden and Alana Allbee.

Helen was a...

Peter  Kearns

Peter Kearns

Dec 12, 2022

Peter E. Kearns, 89, of South Kingstown and Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 12th . He was born in Providence, RI to his loving parents, the late Matthew and Barbara (Nichols) Kearns. Peter was a devoted husband to his wife Virginia (Calitri) Kearns for 63 years.

Those...

Sean Fagan

Sean Fagan

Dec 12, 2022

Sean Fagan, 74, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island passed away on December 12, 2022. He was the son of the late Thomas E.P. Fagan and Carol Browning Sherry-Fagan. He leaves behind his wife of 44 years Nancy Shore Fagan, son Scott James Fagan, daughter in-law Kathryn Ann Fagan, and Granddaughter Claire Catherine Fagan.

Sean was...

Judith Congdon Taft

Judith Congdon Taft

Dec 11, 2022

Judith Congdon Taft, 95, of South Kingstown, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Richard C. and Ann Bertha (Congdon) Taft.

Judy was a proud member of many organizations, including: the Mayflower Descendants of NH, the John Howland Society, Daughters of Founders and Patriots America,...

Jeannine Morrissette

Jeannine Morrissette

Dec 10, 2022

Jeannine Morrissette, 87, of South Kingstown, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Camille and Bernadette (Belliveau) Ledoux. She was the beloved wife of Maurice Morrissette and they were married for 69 wonderful years.

Jeannine was an active woman to say the least. She was an...

Nora (Wholey) Corrigan

Nora (Wholey) Corrigan

Dec 8, 2022

Nora Elizabeth (Wholey) Corrigan of Jerusalem, RI and Bradenton, FL died after a short and unexpected illness in Florida on December 8, 2022. She was the wife of the late Peter A. Corrigan and daughter of the late Helen (McGrath) Wholey and Judge Joseph Skeffington Wholey of Stillwater in Smithfield and Jerusalem, RI.

Nora is...

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