Timothy S. Philbrick
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...
Chester "Chet" W. Walker
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...
Michelle Lillian Senecal
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...
Barbara A. Tefft
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...
Benjamin W. Mccleary
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...
Ruth Carol Giroux
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...
Paul Louis Sherman
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...
Andre Edward Boisvert
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...
Erminia A. Depalma
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...
Cecelia M. Card
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...
Justin E. Harvey
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...
Dolores E. Cronkite
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...
Robert M. Valuk
Sep 30, 2022
Robert M. Valuk, 80, of Wakefield passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Friday, September 30, 2022. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Garro) Valuk.
He is survived by his wife Lorraine Valuk of Wakefield, daughter Gail Valuk of Richmond, son Thomas Valuk and...
Mary Alice Manchester
Sep 22, 2022
Mary Alice Manchester, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on September 22. Born to Alice (Dillon) and Fred L. Gamache on Christmas day 1939 in Narragansett, R.I. Mary Alice was a graduate of St. Xavier’s Academy in Providence, and then Our Lady of Fatima Hospital School, graduating as an LPN in 1959. She later...
Barbara Claire Charello
Sep 21, 2022
Barbara C. Charello (Holmes), 91, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Albert E. and Harriet A. (Gleason) Holmes.
Barbara was a C.N.A. working for Golden Crest Nursing Center for many years before retiring. She was a gentle women always caring for others,...
James T. Lewis
Sep 21, 2022
James T. Lewis, 81, of Peace Dale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Jim was the loving husband of 47 years to his late wife, Margaret (Whalon) Lewis, and then the loving partner of six years to Diane Fasching. He was the proud and perfect father of sons Scott and Michael, and of daughters-in-law Maeve and Stephanie;...
Byron W. Cahoone, Jr.
Sep 19, 2022
We regret to announce the passing of Byron W. Cahoone Jr., 69, of South Kingstown, on September 19th, 2022. Byron passed away peacefully at Miriam Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Byron was predeceased by his parents Byron W. Cahoone Sr. and Janet Cahoone. Byron is survived by his wife Elena, his sister Janice Cahoone Whaley of...
Dawn Horstmann
Sep 19, 2022
Dawn Louise Horstmann of Charlestown, RI, died on September 19, 2022, at South County Hospital in Wakefield, RI, at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife and soulmate of the late Richard E. Horstmann. Devoted mother of Peter Horstmann (Kari) of Newton, MA, and Todd Horstmann (Tad) of York, PA. Cherished grandmother of Bimini, Marielle,...
Kenneth Erville Cook, Jr.
Sep 18, 2022
Kenneth E. Cook, Jr., 87 of South Kingstown, RI. and Vero Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18th, 2022. Born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. Cook, Sr. and Concetta M. Cook. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Marlene V. Cook for 42 years.
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Carmel Dolores Martin
Sep 18, 2022
Carmel D. Martin, 90, of Narragansett, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Brookdale South Bay. She was the wife of the late G. Edward Martin. Born in Dublin, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late Christopher and Margaret Keegan.
Carmel was a volunteer at South County Hospital. She was a communicant of St....
