John R. Bernardo, Iii
Nov 9, 2021
John R. Bernardo III, Esq, 64, of South Kingstown, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, after bravely living his final years with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Christine (Turilli) Bernardo for 36 years. Born in Providence, he...
Nancy Jean Thoresen
Nov 8, 2021
Nancy J. Thoresen (Carpenter), 75, of Narragansett, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, at home. She was the wife of Robert F. Thoresen for 44 years. Born in Cranston, the daughter of the late Robert and Hope (Blair) Carpenter. Nancy was the proprietor of Roy Carpenter’s Beach where she enjoyed spending time, also, loved Key West, FL, doing...
Angelina F. Macomber
Nov 6, 2021
Angelina F. (Rotondo) Macomber, 93 , passed away peacefully on November 6 , 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry C. Macomber. Angie grew up in Providence, the youngest of ten children born to the late Francesco and Livia (Constantino) Rotondo, Italian immigrants who crossed the Atlantic Ocean to Ellis Island to start a new life....
Edward J. Mcphillips
Nov 6, 2021
Edward (Ed) James McPhillips, 89 of Narragansett, Rhode Island went to be with his wife and son peacefully while surrounded by his family on November 6th, 2021. Edward was born at home on November 5th, 1932, to Joseph Matthew McPhillips and Catherine Frances McPhillips (Wilde) in Providence, Rhode Island. After attending St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he...
Brian P. Martin
Nov 4, 2021
LTC Brian P. Martin US Army Ret., 76, of Riverview, FL, formerly of South Kingstown, passed away Friday, November 4, 2021, at Advent Health Center in Tampa, FL, after a short illness. He was the husband of Belinda Ann (Lum) Martin and the son of the late Justin Martin and Doris Martin Beck. LTC Martin serviced in the US...
Donna E. Woodworth
Nov 3, 2021
Donna Edith Woodworth (81) was born in Springfield, MA on November 26th, 1939 to Donald Elmo Woodworth and Anna Long Woodworth. She passed on November 3, 2021 surrounded by her beloved sister Annie, niece Christine, great niece Erin, and her “comfort cat” Butterscotch. Donna was raised in Springfield, MA where she lived with her sister, Annamae Minor Beyette, brother-in-law...
Joan Gilbert
Oct 30, 2021
Joan Gilbert, 70, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30th . She was the beloved daughter of the late Roland and Ruth Gilbert. Joan loved to study books about cats and tropical fish, making frequent visits to the library. She also loved to study plants and flowers on her long walks. Joan was a long-time member...
Carol Kirby
Oct 30, 2021
Carol Kirby, 62, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Narragansett, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Born in Providence, she was daughter of the late Forrest & Mary Richardson. Carol worked as a bus monitor, daycare teacher, and cafeteria staff member for many years in Narragansett. In Florida, she worked at Belleview Playland and Learning Center. She was also...
Lucille H. Masse
Oct 27, 2021
Masse, Lucille Helen (Shader), 94, a resident of Charlestown, RI, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. On June 12, 1948, she married Theodore Francis Masse, who preceded her in death. Born in Charlestown, RI, on April 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen Laurette (Fisher) Shader. After raising her children, she spent many...
Melinda L. Matuza
Oct 27, 2021
74, passed on peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Beloved wife of John J. Matuza Jr., loving mother of Kate A. Matuza and the late John J. Matuza III, grandmother of Sydney Jacklyn. Daughter of Charles Lamb and the late Betty Lou (Smith) Lamb, sister of the late Teena (Lamb) Villarroel, and Martha (Lamb) Copp. She...
Judith A. Russo
Oct 26, 2021
Judith A. Russo, 81, formerly of Narragansett for 68 years and presently living in Charlestown, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was the wife of the late Henry Russo of Philadelphia for 41 years, who passed away in 2002. The couple were the owners and operators of the William B. Rose Inc.,...
Hartley S. Nelson
Oct 26, 2021
Hartley S. Nelson, 85, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Apple Rehab Clipper in Westerly. He was the husband of Lillian I. (Whittle) Nelson. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Stephen and Grace (Peterson) Nelson. Hartley enjoyed wood working, trains and rebuilding vintage antique cars. He is survived by two daughters, Claire I....
Fred M. Baker, Jr.
Oct 25, 2021
Fred M. Baker, Jr. of Charlestown, RI died October 25, 2021. He was the oldest son of the late Fred M. Baker and the late Alice W. (Robertson), formerly of East Providence. He was born in Providence on August 11, 1937. He graduated from East Providence High School in 1955. A retired graphic designer and photographer, Fred graduated from...
Eileen F. Stroble
Oct 22, 2021
Eileen F. Stroble (Schnizler), 77, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at South County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Eldridge A. Stroble. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Edith (LaFontaine) Schnizler. Eileen loved her family and raising her children. She was the heart of the family and will...
Jean A. Russell
Oct 22, 2021
Jean (Yost) Russell passed away on 10/22/21 at the age of 87. She was the daughter of the late Elsie (Yost) Folcarelli and stepdaughter of the late Alfred Folcarelli. She leaves behind her loving husband Paul ‘Russ’ Russell after recently celebrating their 65 years of marriage. They shared a love of the ocean and felt blessed to have lived...
Helen Susan Kearns
Oct 20, 2021
Helen Susan Kearns, 83, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 . She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on June 29, 1938. Helen attended Rhode Island College and went on to attain her master’s degree in Education from the University of Connecticut . She had a 30-year career teaching elementary school in the Providence School...
Robert "Bob" Fitzpatrick
Oct 16, 2021
Robert “Bob” Fitzpatrick, 81, of Charlestown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on October 16, 2021, after a hard-fought battle against COVID-related complications. Bob was born on March 18, 1940, in Manhattan, New York to John and Alice Fitzpatrick. His parents, unable to care for him, left him at the age of four to be...
Sidney S. Morgan
Oct 16, 2021
Sid Morgan of Wakefield, Rhode Island, died peacefully on October 16 at the age of 92. She spent her last days at The Elms/Chestnut Cottage memory care residence in Westerly, where she was tenderly cared for by the exceptional staff and surrounded by her loving daughters. Sid was a kind, funny, and generous person who was loved by most...
Rita M. Crook
Oct 15, 2021
Rita Andreasen Flynn Crook age 74 of Wakefield, RI passed away on October 15th after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her three children Anne Caranci, Jack Flynn both of Lincoln, RI and Eryn Flynn of Cumberland, RI and her granddaughter Meghan Caranci enrolled at Hussen Univerity. She was preceded in death by her husband Nelson...
Dr. Gabriel Moran, Afsc
Oct 15, 2021
Dr. Gabriel Moran, AFSC, an internationally recognized scholar and much admired teacher, died October 15, 2021 in New York City. His writings made significant contributions to Roman Catholic theology and to ecumenical religious education. At the time of his death, Moran was Professor Emeritus of Educational Philosophy at New York University, where he had taught for 29 years. Moran...
