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Joan Adamowicz Cook

Joan Adamowicz Cook

Aug 14, 2022

Joan Adamowicz Cook, 82, formerly of North Kingstown, R.I. passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Born in Lebanon, NH, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Eleanor (Moynihan) Adamowicz. She was the devoted wife of the late J. Edwin Cook for 57 memorable years. A graduate of Barnwell High School in South Carolina, Joan earned...

John  Charles Schmitt

John Charles Schmitt

Aug 13, 2022

John Charles Schmitt II, 51, of Stamford, CT, passed away Saturday, August 13th. He was the loving son of John Schmitt and Eloise (Siddons) Schmitt of Hawley, PA. He was the beloved husband of Angela (Bevan) Schmitt for 20 years. John attended Wallenpaupack Area High School in Hawley, PA. He later received his bachelor’s degree in International Business and...

Claire I. Emery

Claire I. Emery

Aug 13, 2022

Claire I. Emery (Nelson) 57, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at South County Hospital. She was the wife of William E. “Billy” Emery. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Lillian (Whittle) Nelson and the late Hartley Nelson. Claire worked for numerous bus companies for the South Kingstown school department. She enjoyed seeing the special...

Stella Burns

Stella Burns

Aug 13, 2022

Stella E. Burns, passed into eternity on August 13, 2022, at the age of 91. She was a graduate of South Kingstown High School and Providence Bible College, majoring in English and music. Stella was married to Francis “Scottie” Burns for 58 years until his death in 2010. Stella is survived by four children, Lawrence Burns Sr., Killeen, Tx;...

Robert Andrew Comerford

Robert Andrew Comerford

Aug 11, 2022

Dr. Robert A Comerford Sr., “Bob”, 80, of Charlestown RI, (formally of South Kingstown), passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 11,2022 after a short illness. Bob was the beloved husband of his wife of 55 years, Christine(Waskewicz) Comerford. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Dorothy Hazel (Blood) Comerford and the late...

John  David Keane

John David Keane

Aug 8, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of John D. Keane of Charlestown, RI. He died at age 72 on August 8, 2022, surrounded by his family. John was born in Danbury, CT on April 13,1950 to John J. and Anne Mamis Keane. He graduated from Western Connecticut University. Upon graduation he was employed at Ethan Allen and then...

Frank W. Mcnally

Frank W. Mcnally

Aug 8, 2022

Frank W. McNally, 83, of North Kingstown died at home on August 8, 2022, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Candace (Bernard) McNally for 46 years. Born in Southampton, NY, he was the son of the late Francis (Bud) and Irma (Williams) McNally. He attended the local school system and was a...

Barbara Ellen Paquette

Barbara Ellen Paquette

Aug 7, 2022

Barbara (Rooney) Paquette, of Wakefield RI died August 7, 2022 at home with her husband and loved ones present. She was the beloved wife of Laurence Paquette for 56 years. Born in Williamstown, MA, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Charlotte Rooney. Besides her husband Laurence, she is survived by two children, Edmond L. Paquette and...

Raymond Kenyon, Sr.

Raymond Kenyon, Sr.

Aug 7, 2022

Raymond Gilbert Kenyon, Sr. (95) of West Kingston passed at home surrounded by mementos from a life filled with love. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of nearly 68 years, Margaret (Butson) Kenyon. Born February 11, 1927, to the late George Irving Kenyon, Sr. & Emma (Williams) in East Greenwich, Ray was the brother of Beatrice Merritt of...

Dorothy Anne Wegimont

Dorothy Anne Wegimont

Aug 6, 2022

Saturday morning on the sixth of August, the world lost an amazing person. Dorothy “Dotty” (Smith) Wegimont passed away after 90 wonderful, healthy years in Rhode Island. Dotty was a proud daughter, sister, mother, mother-in-law, auntie, grandma, and loyal friend. She was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Anna and Harold Smith on January 8, 1932. She and her...

Raymond "Rick" Nesbitt

Raymond "Rick" Nesbitt

Aug 3, 2022

Raymond C. “Rick” Nesbitt, 75, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, due to the complications of multiple strokes. He was the loving husband of Connie (Shove) Nesbitt for 52 years. Born in Utica, New York, he was the son of Francis Nesbitt and Edith (Brown) Nesbitt. One of seventeen children, Rick had many stories to share of...

Catherine Constance Fitzpatrick

Catherine Constance Fitzpatrick

Aug 2, 2022

Catherine Conaty Fitzpatrick Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother June 19, 1931 – August 2, 2022 Catherine Fitzpatrick, 91, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep surrounded by her family on August 2, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Francis Fitzpatrick for 65 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by her sister, Sarah Conaty...

James George Kowalski

James George Kowalski

Aug 1, 2022

James G. Kowalski, 78, of Narragansett, RI, beloved husband and father, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. Born in Port Clinton, OH, Jim was preceded in death by his parents George and Josephine Kowalski, sister Janet Hockett, and brother Jack Kowalski. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann, daughters Beth Kowalski and husband Jonathan Bloch,...

David J. Correira, Jr.

David J. Correira, Jr.

Jul 30, 2022

David J. Correira, Jr., 48, of Narragansett, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Lifelong resident of Narragansett, he was the son of David J. and the late Cynthia (Laurito) Correira. He was the beloved fiancé and best friend of Alyson White. David was a hard worker. He was a graduate of Narragansett High School. In his spare...

Christina Diana Camilo

Christina Diana Camilo

Jul 29, 2022

Christina Diana Camilo, 37, of Pawtucket, lost her courageous battle with cervical cancer on Friday, July 29, 2022. She passed away peacefully at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. She was the proud mother of Faith Christina, Hope Michelle, Grace Isabella and Joy Arijeta, the wife of David Camilo, the daughter of Meredithe Juliano, and the sister...

Br. Timothy Tarmey, Fsc

Br. Timothy Tarmey, Fsc

Jul 26, 2022

Br. Timothy Tarmey, FSC, 76 of De La Salle Hall, New Jersey, formerly of Christian Brothers Center, Narragansett, Rhode Island, died on July 26, 2022. Br. Timothy was born in New York, New York on November 30, 1945. He is survived by his sister Clare Corr and her husband John and his niece Maryellen Corr. He entered the Novitiate...

Nelson S. Valade

Nelson S. Valade

Jul 26, 2022

Nelson S. Valade, 67, of Hope Valley, RI, passed away Tuesday, July 26th, 2022. Born in Cranston, RI, he was the son of the late Raymond Arthur and Lillian Florence (Luckjiff) Valade. Nelson served in the United States Coast Guard, beginning in 1977 and received an honorable discharge in 1997. He worked as a Sustenance Specialist on many vessels,...

Richard "Rick" A. Hall

Richard "Rick" A. Hall

Jul 26, 2022

Richard "Rick" A. Hall, 70, of Block Island passed at South County Hospital on July 26, 2022. Growing up in Wakefield, Rick was a figurehead of its intramural softball league for years. Rick was also a lifelong seafarer having worked on a variety of fishing boats out of Point Judith, RI for decades. Living on Block Island for over...

Wendy Baker Mackall

Wendy Baker Mackall

Jul 22, 2022

Wendy Mackall, 80, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Friday July 22rd. She was born on August 15th in Greenwich, CT to the late David and Ethel (Prosser) Baker. Wendy attended Greenwich Country Day Elementary School, the Ethel Walker School, and Vassar College. After college she worked as an editor for Look magazine in NYC before becoming a devoted...

Sean Christopher Walsh

Sean Christopher Walsh

Jul 22, 2022

Sean Christopher Walsh, 57, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 22, 2022. Born in Norwalk, CT, he was the son of the late Roger and Lucille (Card) Walsh. He was the beloved husband of Holly (Rawlings) Walsh. For heights and depths that no word can reach, music is the souls own...

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