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Alan  Stuart Cameron

Alan Stuart Cameron

Oct 14, 2021

Cameron, Alan Stuart, 78, of Narragansett, passed on at his home surrounded by his loving family on October 14, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband and best friend of Elizabeth Brothers Cameron for 57 years. He was the son of the late Alice Sjoberg and John E. Cameron, and the brother of the...

Burton H. Strom

Burton H. Strom

Oct 14, 2021

Burton Strom, 79, of Wakefield, RI died October 14, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Francine Gertz and son of the late Bertha and Henry Strom. Born in Brooklyn, he attended Brooklyn Polytech and later, the University of Pennsylvania. Burt founded and was still CEO of M&T Manufacturing in Peace Dale. A lifelong woodworker, avid fly fisherman, Masters...

George  Edward Benford

George Edward Benford

Oct 13, 2021

George E Benford, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. He was the son of the late Doris (Knott) Benford. George was a U.S. Navy veteran; retired from AT&T after 30 years as an Operations Manager and later T-Mobile Supervisor. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; his children:...

Vernon Dennis Dunlap

Vernon Dennis Dunlap

Oct 9, 2021

Vernon Dennis Dunlap Jr., retired Providence Firefighter of Lincoln passed away in his home on Saturday October 9, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vernon and Arlene (Nichols) Dunlap. He was the beloved husband of Laura Dunlap for 40 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving daughter, Mattie and...

Laura Jean Smart

Laura Jean Smart

Oct 6, 2021

Laura Smart, 63, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6th. She was born to her loving parents Harry “Hap” and Patricia “Pat” Smart on April 23, 1958 in Levittown, NY. Laura lived a beautiful life, filled with many friends, accomplishments, and memories. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, before beginning her career as a Registered...

Yvonne  Stefano

Yvonne Stefano

Oct 5, 2021

Yvonne E. (Carriere) Stefano, 85, of Narragansett, died Tuesday, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Maurice F. Stefano. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Dolor and Alexina Carriere. She is survived by two children, Dale (Nancy) Stefano of Wakefield, Diane (John) Carey of Wakefield, nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren;...

 Alex Edmond Banner

Alex Edmond Banner

Oct 5, 2021

Alex Edmond Banner, 21, of Exeter, RI passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the loving son of Sharon (Breault) Johnson, known as a son to Chris Johnson, and the son of Brian Banner. Alex was a senior at the University of Rhode Island, scheduled to graduate in the Spring of 2022 on the...

Carol Ann Keogh

Carol Ann Keogh

Oct 4, 2021

Carol Ann (Radcliffe) Keogh, 85, of South Kingstown, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021. Born in Fall River, MA, and raised in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of James and Winifred (Kenney) Radcliffe. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard B. Keogh. She was a graduate of St. Catherine’s Academy and Salve Regina University, earning her...

Alexandra Kenzie Nelson

Alexandra Kenzie Nelson

Oct 4, 2021

Alexandra Kenzie Nelson, 17, of Charlestown, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021. She was the loving daughter of Kenneth and Stephanie (Toro) Nelson. She was the beloved granddaughter of Helen Toro and Naomi Nelson. She was predeceased by her grandfathers, Theodore Nelson, Eugene Toro and “Herman Toro”. Allie was a shooting star often being called an old soul. She...

David Alan Brown

David Alan Brown

Sep 30, 2021

David Alan Brown, 67, of Narragansett, RI passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Debbie (Gorman) Brown; adored father of Allison (Brown) Munafo and her husband Peyton of Greenville, SC, and cherished grandfather of Raleigh & Smyth Munafo. Born in Enfield, CT, he was the son of Pauline (Turgeon) Brown and the late...

James  Robert Garey

James Robert Garey

Sep 28, 2021

James R. Garey, 89, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at home. He was the husband of Joanne C. (Reposa) Garey for 39 years. Born in Burbank, CA, he was the son of the late Robert and Kathleen (Canning) Garey. James was in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years, obtaining the rank of Lt. Colonel....

Derek Scott Lovewell

Derek Scott Lovewell

Sep 26, 2021

Derek S. Lovewell, 45, of Bradford, died Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was the husband of Ann Marie (Schwartze) Lovewell. Born in New London, CT, he was the son of Linda Lovewell of Ohio, and the late Jules Timer. Derek was the owner of HVAC & R Company. He enjoyed radio, hunting, dirt biking and cooking for his family....

Dorothy G. Curnow

Dorothy G. Curnow

Sep 26, 2021

Dorothy G. Curnow, 90, formerly of Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich, RI. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on November 19, 1930, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Dower) Shea. She grew up close to her sisters, Frances and Annie, laughing and bickering like only sisters...

Ethyl Marion Daniels

Ethyl Marion Daniels

Sep 25, 2021

Ethyl Marion (Stone) Daniels, 101, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 25th, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Earl Howard Daniels. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Lila (Sherwood) Stone. Ethyl was the oldest living member of the First Baptist Church of Narragansett. Ethyl’s favorite pastime was...

Marilyn Malina Phd.

Marilyn Malina Phd.

Sep 24, 2021

Marilyn Malina, PhD., died on September 24, 2021, in South Kingstown, RI at age 92. Born in the Bronx on October 9 , 1928 , the youngest child of Isidore Malina and Goldie Krevenis Malina , Marilyn was predeceased by her beloved husband , Albert J. Hoban , her sister Harriet Wolf of Ridgewood , NJ and her brother...

Martha J. Mcelkenny

Martha J. Mcelkenny

Sep 22, 2021

Martha Jane McElkenny passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 22nd surrounded by her loving family in Charlestown, RI. Born on May 16, 1942 in Englewood Hospital, Englewood, NJ to James McKeon and Mary Conlon McKeon of Tenafly, NJ. Martha is predeceased by her three brothers, James McKeon, Robert McKeon and David McKeon. Martha is survived by her...

John  Baldwin

John Baldwin

Sep 21, 2021

John Wright Baldwin Sr., husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, WWII pilot, and industry pioneer, passed away peacefully at his home in Lincoln on September 21, 2021, at the age of 96. Born in Pawtucket in 1925, John was the oldest son of the late Thomas J. Baldwin and Mary Margaret (Wright) Baldwin. He graduated from St. Raphael Academy in...

Cooper Coolidge Woodring

Cooper Coolidge Woodring

Sep 21, 2021

Cooper Coolidge Woodring, 84, a nationally recognized leader in the field of industrial design, passed away peacefully in Hospice care on September 21, 2021, in Providence, Rhode Island. He is survived by his daughter Sarah Woodring of Wakefield, Rhode Island; his son Marcus Woodring (Kim) of League City, Texas, and his sister Melissa Jager of Christiansburg, Virginia. He also...

Margaret  Ann Demitroff

Margaret Ann Demitroff

Sep 19, 2021

Margaret Marks Demitroff passed away peacefully on the morning of September 19, 2021 at age 91. She lived a beautiful life, full of love and kindness. Her generous spirit was apparent to all who were lucky enough to know her. Marge was born in Edwardsville, Illinois, to Charles W. and Edna L. (Kriege) Marks. She was the proud younger...

Harold James Shay

Harold James Shay

Sep 19, 2021

Harold J. Shay, 89, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 19th, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Catherine Jean (Provost) Shay. Born in Queens, NY, he was a son of the late Samuel and Marion (Madigah) Shay. Mr. Shay was a football coach for over 50 years, helping shape young athletes....

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