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Jeannine Cecile Hebert

Jeannine Cecile Hebert

Aug 21, 2022

Jeannine C. (St. Pierre) Hebert, 94, of Charlestown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home August 21, 2022. Jeannine was born October 3, 1927 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to the late Aldor & Marietta St. Pierre. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Jacques H. Hebert. Jeannine and Jacques were longtime residents of Stafford Springs, CT...

James P. Steffens

James P. Steffens

Aug 21, 2022

James (Jim) P. Steffens Sr., 94, of Narragansett, RI, formerly of Lynchburg, VA and Liverpool NY, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Jim was born in Harrington Park, NJ to his loving parents, Otto and Alice (Lake) Steffens. Jim was the loving husband to the late Helen C. (Stoffel) Steffens of Syracuse, NY for 45...

Elisabeth P. Spooner

Elisabeth P. Spooner

Aug 20, 2022

Elisabeth P. Spooner, 75, of South Kingstown, peacefully passed away, Saturday, August 20, 2022 at South County Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank A. Spooner and Harriett M. (Arnold) Spooner. Elisabeth was an artist who made and taught ceramics at her ceramic studio which was located in Warwick. She...

Paula L. Brady

Paula L. Brady

Aug 20, 2022

Paula Louise Brady, 75, of Narragansett, took her last earthly breaths surrounded by family on Saturday, August 20th, 2022, after a more than seven-year heroic battle with cancer. She was an optimist and a giver her whole life. Paula was born in Providence and spent her childhood in a home built by her grandfather on Greene Street in West...

James J. Corcoran, Iii

James J. Corcoran, Iii

Aug 20, 2022

James J. Corcoran III, 92 of Matunuck passed away Saturday August 20, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late James J. and Prudence (Magil) Corcoran. He was the loving husband for 26 years of Marsha D. (Huttler) Corcoran and the late Marie Corcoran. Mr. Corcoran was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War....

Edward C. Bruno

Edward C. Bruno

Aug 18, 2022

Edward C. Bruno, Jr.,57, of Hope Valley, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. Born in Westerly, he was a son of Edward and Carole (Steiger) Bruno. Edward was an avid fisherman Deep sea and fresh water; enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson; although he loved all types of music he always remained A true Dead-head, a 12-year volunteer for the...

Henry Clark Matteson

Henry Clark Matteson

Aug 18, 2022

Henry C. Matteson, 85, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Joan A. (Girouard) Matteson for 32 years. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Henry C. Matteson, Sr. and Dorothy E. Matteson. Henry was a custodian for the South Kingstown Police Department for many years before...

Edward Thomas  Sylvia, Jr.

Edward Thomas Sylvia, Jr.

Aug 16, 2022

Edward T. Sylvia Jr., 54, of Narragansett, passed away Tuesday, August 16th, surrounded by his family. Together for 35 years, he is the loving husband of Lesley (Amey) Sylvia, married for 27 years. He was born in Providence, RI to his parents, Edward and Maureen (Tiernan) Sylvia. Eddie was a well-respected and known Master Plumber of 33 years. He...

Phyllis  Kay Bloom

Phyllis Kay Bloom

Aug 15, 2022

Phyllis Kay Bloom, 80 of Wakefield, RI and formerly of Portsmouth, RI, died Monday August 15, 2022, at Brookdale, South Bay in Wakefield, RI, after a prolonged illness. Born December 14, 1941 in Nepoleon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Paul Curtis and Pauline Lydia Williams. She is survived by her spouse of 52 years, John Lester...

Bernice Lott

Bernice Lott

Aug 14, 2022

Bernice Lott, 92, died on August 14, 2022 at her home in Kingston. She was a Professor Emerita of Psychology at the University of Rhode Island and the first Dean of the school's University College. Bernice attended Brooklyn College in her hometown and went on to earn her PhD at UCLA in 1953. She began her career as a...

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...

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