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John W. Hall

John W. Hall

Sep 21, 2025

John William Hall, 75 of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI.

Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late John Laurence and Gertrude (Toth) Hall.

John worked in the telecommunications industry for over 30 years. He...

Tina R. Perry

Tina R. Perry

Sep 20, 2025

With unshakable strength and a heart that gave endlessly, Tina Renee Perry lived a life of love, resilience, and devotion. She was born on November 9th, 1963, and after a courageous battle that began in February 2022, she passed on September 20th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Tina was a...

Diane M. Rielly

Diane M. Rielly

Sep 19, 2025

Diane Marie (Spirito) Rielly, 62, passed away at home surrounded by her loving husband and son on Friday, September 19th, 2025 after a courageous battle with breast cancer and Leptomeningeal Disease.

Diane was born on June 23, 1963 in Providence, Rhode Island and was the daughter of the late Frank J. Spirito, Sr. of Wakefield...

Thomas E. Russell

Thomas E. Russell

Sep 18, 2025

Thomas E. Russell, 80, of Port Charlotte, FL and Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully, with his loving wife of 55 years and daughter by his side, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The son of the late Leo Joseph and Margaret Conley Russell, Tom grew up in Gasport, NY where he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. He graduated...

Carol Bergeron

Carol Bergeron

Sep 16, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Bergeron, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, mother-in-law and friend, who left us at the age of 83. Carol passed away on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on July 19th, 1942, in Providence, R.I., Carol...

Jane F. Mccarthy

Jane F. Mccarthy

Sep 14, 2025

Jane Frances Farrell McCarthy died peacefully at her home in Narragansett, RI surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Gerald Michael McCarthy; three daughters, Mary Elizabeth McCarthy-Tiella (Gino Tiella) of Henniker, NH, Eileen McCarthy of West Hartford, CT, Kate McCarthy (Jeremy Bond) of West Hartford, CT;...

Joan Burke

Joan Burke

Sep 12, 2025

Joan E. Burke, of East Greenwich, RI, died September 12, 2025. Born in New York, New York, she was the daughter of the late Raymond H. Markey and Thelma (Howlett) Markey. She grew up in the Inwood section of Manhattan and graduated from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School and The Academy of the Sacred Heart of Mary (SHM)....

Norman Campbell

Norman Campbell

Sep 11, 2025

Dr. Norman A. Campbell, 89, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 in Warwick, Rhode Island. Son of the late Norman H. and Victoria (Moussally) Campbell. He is survived by his wife Mary (Hodde) of 68 years, 3 children, Debra Rugg and her husband John, Linda Carver and her husband Robert, and Michael Campbell and his...

Dr. William R. Holland

Dr. William R. Holland

Sep 10, 2025

Dr. William R. Holland, 87, of South Kingstown, former Rhode Island Commissioner of Higher Education, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Bill was the son of the late William H. Holland and Elizabeth (Dinosnie) Holland. He leaves his beloved wife, of 65 years, Karen, son Kevin and his wife Jennifer; daughter, Kathleen Meringolo and husband, Richard; and son Steven...

Eileen Degnan

Eileen Degnan

Sep 8, 2025

Eileen Degnan, 92, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully Monday September 8th. She was the beloved wife of Joseph R. Degnan, Sr., for 65 years.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Justin and Mary (Alger) Brodie.

Mrs. Degnan taught 2nd Grade at St Augustine School in Providence for...

Robert E. Atkinson Jr.

Robert E. Atkinson Jr.

Sep 7, 2025

Robert Eugene Atkinson Jr, 77, of Wakefield passed away at his home peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 7th, 2025.

He was born in Providence, RI, son of the late Robert E. Atkinson and Theresa (Davey). He was the beloved Husband to Deborah Anne (Renehan) for 54 years.

Bob served...

Dorothy K. Marciniak

Dorothy K. Marciniak

Sep 2, 2025

Dorothy Marciniak passed away at home on September 2, 2025. She was born May 9, 1941 in St. Mary’s, PA to Edward Krug and Clara Hasselman.

Dorothy married her husband, the late Dr. Francis Marciniak, in 1962. They raised three children together in Cumberland, RI. During that time, Dorothy was not only a devoted wife...

Richard A. Williams

Richard A. Williams

Aug 28, 2025

Richard A. Williams died peacefully on August 28, 2025. Richard taught in the Manchester, Connecticut public school system and coached at Manchester High School and Manchester Community College. He also taught in South Kingstown, Rhode Island and Exeter, Rhode Island.

Richard is survived by his wife Marilyn, three children, two stepchildren and five grandchildren.

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Philip D. Lee

Philip D. Lee

Aug 26, 2025

Philip Duane Lee, 68, of Charlestown passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born in Wakefield, RI, son of the late Frank C. Lee Jr and Dorothy (Tucker) Lee. He was the beloved partner of Brenda Hurst.

Phil worked and dedicated over 40 years at Electric Boat, where he became a valued and...

David K. Mars Sr.

David K. Mars Sr.

Aug 26, 2025

“You take the best from me and I’ll take the best from you, and together we will move this old world forward.”

Sachem Cowahweh

Sachem Father David Kenneth “Cowahweh/Long Pine” Mars Sr., 87, of Charlestown, entered into the presence of our Creator on August 26, 2025. He is the son of Rev. Harold...

Angel D. Velez

Angel D. Velez

Aug 25, 2025

Angel Velez, a loving husband, devoted father, brother and cherished family man, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at 7:45 AM. He was a man of great strength and heart, remembered for his humor, care, and reliability.

Angel leaves behind his beloved wife, Emma Santiago, and his loving children: Yasmin Velez, Janissa Velez, Isabella Velez, Khloe...

Diann H. Browning

Diann H. Browning

Aug 25, 2025

Diann Harnden Browning 88, of Jamestown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at Tockwotton on the Waterfront in East Providence, RI. She was born on April 23, 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts. Diann was the daughter of the late Andrew and Emily (April) Harnden.

She was raised in South Kingstown, RI, a community...

Sylvia Stanley

Sylvia Stanley

Aug 24, 2025

Sylvia K. Stanley, 83, of Hope Valley passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Sylvia was born on July 19, 1942, to Edward S. LeCour and Pearl (LeCour) Cairnes. Her step-father, Malcolm Cairnes, was her choice to walk her down the aisle when she married Chief Frederick A. Stanley a week after graduating from...

Ruth A. Johnson

Ruth A. Johnson

Aug 22, 2025

Ruth A. Johnson, 83, of Richmond, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Kent Hospital. Born on July 7, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Frederick V. Pearce Sr. and Margaret J. ( Morrow) Pearce.

Ruth was the devoted wife of 62 years to Walter Johnson, Jr., and together...

Thomas W. Dixon, Iii

Thomas W. Dixon, Iii

Aug 21, 2025

Thomas W. Dixon III, 72, passed peacefully at his home on August 21, 2025.

“Guess what?…” Tom was an icon in the port of Point Judith, working proudly with RI Engine and the Gallup family—whom he held dear—for over four decades. Tom was quick to lend a hand to those in need, always with a...

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