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Peggy A. Field

Peggy A. Field

Jan 4, 2022

Peggy A. Field, 79, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Brentwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Edwin L. Field. Born in Tarrytown, NY, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Florence “Peggy” (Bedell) Johnson. Peggy was an award-winning painter. She loved and enjoyed being near the ocean. Peggy loved...

Mark A Burns

Mark A Burns

Jan 3, 2022

Mark Andrew Burns, 65, of Connecticut, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. Born May 28, 1956 in South Kingstown, RI. He is survived by his wife Debra Burns of Lisbon, Connecticut. Three children, Scott Burns of Woodstock, Georgia, Brian Burns of Lisbon, Connecticut and Heather Burns Juneau of Exeter, RI. He was blessed with 11 grandchildren. He was...

Frances  Nash

Frances Nash

Jan 3, 2022

Frances Elizabeth Nash, formerly Frances Elizabeth Agar, passed away on January 3, 2022, at age 99. She was in her home in Kingston, Rhode Island with her son Eric Nash. She is survived by her sons, Jon and Eric Nash, her daughter, Susan Nash, and her grandsons, William Wahby, Finnegan Torrey and Julian Torrey. She was predeceased by her...

Barbara Ann Graham

Barbara Ann Graham

Jan 2, 2022

Barbara A. Graham, 76, of Wakefield, passed away on January 2, 2022. Born in South Kingstown she was the daughter of the late Ira and Irene (Gendron) McVay. Barbara was a school bus driver for the South Kingstown School Department for many years before retiring. She is survived by her son, Kevin Graham and his wife April of Carlisle,...

Olison "Ollie" L. Best

Olison "Ollie" L. Best

Jan 1, 2022

Olison “Ollie” L. Best, 74, of Brooklyn, Connecticut, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Arthur B. Robinson, Sr. and Dorothy Fay (Northup) Robinson. Ollie worked as a nurse for over 40 years for Kent County Hospital and then moved on to work as a home health nurse before...

Laureen  Andrea Deangelis

Laureen Andrea Deangelis

Dec 29, 2021

Laureen Anthony DeAngelis “Mütti”, passed from this life on December 29, 2021. From the moment she entered the world, she lived her life with unmatched determination in the face of adversity, something she was forced to revisit many times. Born July 28th, 1950, to mother Helen (Kopitar) Anthony and father Lawrence Anthony, Laury or “Mütti” as she was lovingly...

Brent Reyburn

Brent Reyburn

Dec 27, 2021

Brent Randolph Reyburn, 82, of Richmond, RI and formerly of Waterford, CT, died Monday, December 27 at home surrounded by her loving family and her beloved cat, Bella. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on February 11, 1939 to the late John B. and Emily Brent (Laffoon) Randolph. After a time as a stay-at-home mother with young daughters, Brent...

Louis J. Tremblay

Louis J. Tremblay

Dec 26, 2021

Louis J. Tremblay, age 62 of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully and painlessly on December 26, 2021, after losing a battle with cancer. Louis spent his final days at the Hulitar Hospice Center where he was tenderly cared for and always kept comfortable by the exceptional staff. His family was with him when he passed away. He leaves behind...

Louis Joseph Testa

Louis Joseph Testa

Dec 26, 2021

Louis Joseph Testa liked to live life like he drove his Harley - fast. Born on December 14, 1945, to mother Felicia Testa-Dart and father Louis Testa, he was rooted personally and professionally in Providence, Rhode Island. Growing up he would bring life to the streets of Providence with his boisterous personality and infectious smile. He was continually hustling...

Kathryn "Kathy" E.  Provost

Kathryn "Kathy" E. Provost

Dec 26, 2021

Kathryn “Kathy” E. Provost, 72, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late John Edward Provost and Grace Eileen (Donahue) Provost. Kathy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science from the University of Rhode Island where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Sorority...

Eileen  Claire Donnelly

Eileen Claire Donnelly

Dec 25, 2021

Eileen (Ward) Donnelly, age 90, of Green Hill, RI, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late William Donnelly for 48 years. Born in Providence, RI, Eileen was the daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Byron) Ward. Eileen was the sister of Mary Lorraine Mattos and...

Robert Jon Bapties

Robert Jon Bapties

Dec 25, 2021

Robert J. Bapties, 74, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. He was the husband of the late Maybelle (Reynolds) Bapties. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late William and Irene (Blanchard) Bapties. Robert worked for the Highway Department and the former Ladd School. He was associated with Looking Upwards. Robert enjoyed bowling and making jokes...

Ralph A. Warburton

Ralph A. Warburton

Dec 25, 2021

Ralph A. Warburton, a member of the US hockey team that competed at the 1948 Winter Olympics who went on to play professional hockey and then built a career as an investment ad-viser, died December 25th peacefully in his sleep. He was two weeks shy of his 98th birthday. Born in Cranston, he was one of eight children of...

Doris Dufresne Allard

Doris Dufresne Allard

Dec 23, 2021

Doris Dufresne Allard, 94, of South Kingstown, formerly of Barrington, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Florida (Poirier) Dufresne. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred E. Allard and they were married for 70 wonderful years. Doris was a member of Christ the King...

Livia A. Gallucci

Livia A. Gallucci

Dec 23, 2021

Livia A. Gallucci, 81, of Narragansett and Delray Beach, FL, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was the beloved wife of A. Robert Gallucci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Livia Lucy (Petrarca) Perrotti. Livia was a hairdresser for many years. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Livia J. Gallucci; son,...

Donald William Jackson

Donald William Jackson

Dec 22, 2021

Donald W. Jackson, 75, of South Kingstown, RI passed away Wednesday December 22, 2021 at home. He was the husband of Cathaleen Ann (Jackson) Jackson. Born in Providence, RI he was the son of the late Douglas and Teresa (McCarron) Jackson. He was the brother of Kay Cummiskey and Douglas Jackson Jr. Besides his wife, he is survived by...

Julian Joseph M'Lucci

Julian Joseph M'Lucci

Dec 22, 2021

Julian J. M’Lucci, 93, of Narragansett, passsed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Poggie) M’Lucci. Mr. M’Lucci served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a Special Education Teacher for the Hartford Board of Education for many years before...

Maria L. Posillo

Maria L. Posillo

Dec 12, 2021

Maria L. Posillo (Maggio), 87, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Riverview Healthcare Community. She was the wife of the late Michele Posillo. Born in Atella, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria (D’Annucci) Maggio. She is survived by her children, Maria T. Posillo Chianese of Narragansett, Michele Posillo III and his...

Harry M. Johnson Sr.

Harry M. Johnson Sr.

Dec 11, 2021

Harry Milton Johnson Sr., 99, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11th. He was born in Westerly, RI, April 16, 1922 to his parents Irving and Lucy Johnson. Harry was the loving husband of the late Freida I. Johnson (Stanton) for 67 years. Harry was a proud member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, as well as WWII...

Elizabeth "Beth" H. Hamilton

Elizabeth "Beth" H. Hamilton

Dec 11, 2021

Elizabeth “Beth” H. Hamilton, 85, of South Kingstown, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Born in Kirkintilloch, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Reid) Hamilton. Beth worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Ladd School for 17 years. She was a member of the Elks Lodge #1899 in South Kingstown where she...

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