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Dusten James Hamlin, Ii

Dusten James Hamlin, Ii

Feb 9, 2022

Dusten J. Hamlin II, 51 of Matunuck, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Dusten had such a huge presence it’s impossible to put on a one-dimensional object. Anyone who knew Dusten knew his biggest accomplishment was being a devoted father to his son and daughter. Secondly, we can all agree it was his ability to...

Suzanne C Folco

Suzanne C Folco

Feb 9, 2022

Suzanne C. Folco (Jarbeau), 75, loving wife and mother, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Ernest R. Folco. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Delina (Rainville) Jarbeau. Suzanne enjoyed traveling and hunting and fishing. Besides her husband, she is survived by a...

Jack  Maxon Bozsum

Jack Maxon Bozsum

Feb 9, 2022

Jack Maxon Bozsum, 22, of West Kingstown, passed away peacefully in his parents’ arms, surrounded by his siblings on Wednesday, February 9th. He was born in South Kingstown on July 5th, 1999, to his parents Bruce Bozsum and Kelly Lamy. He graduated from South Kingstown High School in 2017 before attending college at CCRI. He was only 3 credits...

Cynthia Rose Isabella

Cynthia Rose Isabella

Feb 9, 2022

Cynthia “Cindy” R. Isabella (Zukowski) ,72, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away on February 9, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital. Cindy recently retired from Textron where she worked as an Executive Assistant for twenty years. She loved traveling and spending time with her family. Cindy was predeceased by her loving parents, Charles and Dorothy (Lietz) Zukowski. She is survived...

Joseph Luciano, Iii

Joseph Luciano, Iii

Feb 8, 2022

Joseph Luciano III, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born in Wakefield, on March 30, 1946, to the late Joseph and Jenny (Signorelli). Joseph will be remembered as an accomplished man, and loving father. Having spent most of his life in South Kingstown, he enjoyed being with his many lifelong friends, playing cards, bowling, or going...

Margaret  Louise Benoit

Margaret Louise Benoit

Feb 7, 2022

Margaret “Peggy” Benoit, 68, of South Kingstown, passed away on February 7, 2022. Born and raised in Richmond, Rhode Island, Margaret was the loving daughter of the late Melvin and Blanche Lamphere and beloved granddaughter of the late Blanche Baker. In her early years, Margaret graduated from Chariho High School and attended the University of Rhode Island. She worked...

Marjorie Elizabeth Costello

Marjorie Elizabeth Costello

Feb 7, 2022

Marjorie Costello, an extraordinarily devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who embraced life with faith, generosity and love passed away Monday, February 7 at home. She was the loving wife of Dennis Costello, with whom she recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Catherine Curtis, and the sister of Thomas Craine...

Carol Ann Kenyon

Carol Ann Kenyon

Feb 3, 2022

Carol Lee Kenyon, 78, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. She graduated from North Kingstown High School in June 1961. She went to Johnson and Wales University. From there, she worked at South County Hospital for many years. She is survived by her husband Stephen of Hope Valley; a son, Michael Kenyon and his wife Lisa; a daughter, Melissa...

Sister Anne  Harrington

Sister Anne Harrington

Feb 3, 2022

Sister Anne Harrington, 95 (Sister Maura) formally of South Winds in Narragansett died peacefully on February 3, 2022, at Bayview at Scalabrini. Sister was born in Castletown, Cork, Ireland the daughter of James Harrington and Margaret (Lowney) Harrington. She was the sister of the late Mary and Agnes Harrington and is survived by a nephew and two nieces. She...

Phyllis H. Hull

Phyllis H. Hull

Jan 31, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Phyllis H. Hull (Hathaway), 91, on Monday, January 31, 2022 after a fall two weeks prior. She was the wife of the late Philip S. Hull. Born in a house in North Kingstown, one of six children, daughter of the late Stephen W. and Elsie M....

Patricia (Pat) Jill Tanona

Patricia (Pat) Jill Tanona

Jan 30, 2022

On Sunday, January 30, 2022, Patricia (Pat) Jill Tanona, 75, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Chicago, IL, Pat was the daughter of the late Leo and Virginia (Ryan) Kavanaugh. She was the loving wife for 53 wonderful years of Daniel F....

Robert  E. Steinhilber

Robert E. Steinhilber

Jan 27, 2022

Robert E. Steinhilber, 86, of Narragansett, passed away Thursday, January 27th. Born in Troy, NY on October 4, 1935 to the late Edward and Helen (Olsen) Steinhilber. He was the beloved husband to the late Mary Dolores Steinhilber. Robert retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service. He served during the Vietnam and Korean wars. Robert is...

Peter F. Kane

Peter F. Kane

Jan 23, 2022

Peter F. Kane, originally of Larchmont, New York, passed away on January 23, 2022, at his apartment in Brightview Commons Senior Living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island with his daughter, Claire, and his sister Kathleen by his side. Peter was born on March 31, 1948, in New Rochelle, NY, and graduated from the Cardinal Farley Military Academy. He treasured...

Virginia M. Rosie

Virginia M. Rosie

Jan 22, 2022

Virginia M. (Camardo) Rosie, widow of former URI dean Douglas Rosie and the last of the four children of Nicola and Maria C. (Montagano) Camardo, passed away January 22, in the 93rd year of her life. She was predeceased by sisters Libby Camardo and Tina DiIorio and brother Tony Camardo. A 60 year resident of Narragansett, Ginny and Doug...

Rhonda Ann Vespia

Rhonda Ann Vespia

Jan 21, 2022

Rhonda Ann Vespia, 59, of Narragansett, R.I. peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family, January 21, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Providence RI, Rhonda was the beloved daughter of Vincent Vespia and Judith-Ann Vespia of Matunuck, RI. She was the loving mother of the late Chad O’Brien, and the devoted mother of her two sons, Dylan...

Linda-Jean Briggs

Linda-Jean Briggs

Jan 19, 2022

Linda-Jean (Kennedy) Briggs, wife of Adam Briggs, 62, died unexpectedly January 19, 2022 at home in Dexter, Maine.. She was born June 18, 1959 in Providence, Rhode Island. She is predeceased by her mother, Lucille (Sevigny) Kennedy and sister-in-law, Cathy Rossi Kennedy. Linda- Jean grew up in Johnston and Greenville, RI. Later to raise her children in Greenville and...

Claire L. Wayland

Claire L. Wayland

Jan 16, 2022

Claire Louise Wayland, 82, passed away peacefully on January 16th, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted husband Jack, to whom she was married for 59 years. Claire grew up in East Providence, daughter of Ray and Mary Cook. She graduated from Sacred Heart School, St. Mary’s Academy, Bay View, and received her Masters Degree...

Robert  Allan Warner

Robert Allan Warner

Jan 15, 2022

Robert Allan Warner, 81, of Narragansett, passed away Saturday, January 15th. Born in South Hadley, MA, to the late Howard and Ruth (Sorton) Warner. He was the loving husband of Elaine (Dube) Warner. Robert also leaves behind his children; Lea Highcove and her husband Dan, Shannon Matson and her husband Mike, grandchildren; Julia and Claudia Highcove, Sydney Matson. Services...

Nicholas David Difrancesco

Nicholas David Difrancesco

Jan 14, 2022

Nicholas D. DiFrancesco, 89, of Narragansett, passed away Friday, January 14 2022. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 53 years, Carol Ann DiFrancesco. Born in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, a son of the late Dominick and Elia DiFrancesco. He was a proud US Air Force Veteran having served as an engineer in Korea building hospitals, orphanages and...

Jeremiah Joseph Lynch, Jr.

Jeremiah Joseph Lynch, Jr.

Jan 14, 2022

Jeremiah Joseph Lynch Jr., 77, of Narragansett, passed away Friday, January 14th . He was born in Providence to the late Jeremiah Sr. and Eileen (Mahoney) Lynch. Jeremiah was the beloved husband of Jacqueline (Keaney) for 56 years. Jerry was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jerry graduated from the University of Rhode Island and then had a long...

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