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Keith  G. Maine

Keith G. Maine

May 4, 2025

Keith G. Maine, known affectionately as “Juggy” by friends and “Papi” by his beloved family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Westerly, Rhode Island, Keith was a longtime resident of South Kingstown, where he was a well-known and well-loved member of the community.

Keith was a...

Miriam G. O'Neill

Miriam G. O'Neill

May 3, 2025

Miriam G. O’Neill, a beloved wife, mother, and dedicated member of her community, passed away on May 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Matthew Robert (Bob) O’Neill, with whom she was married for 71 years.

Born on July 22, 1932 in New York City at St. Ann's Hospital. Miriam was...

Barry F. Picotte

Barry F. Picotte

May 2, 2025

Barry Francis Picotte, 71, of Hope Valley, passed away Friday May 2, 2025 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George M. and Beatrice Maria (Frazer) Picotte.

Barry dedicated many years of his life working in the family business as an oil delivery & cleaning service. He had a...

Mark  Libby Hutchinson

Mark Libby Hutchinson

May 1, 2025

Mark "Hutch" Libby Hutchinson passed away on May 1st in the home that he so lovingly built for his family. Known to most as “Hutch,” he was a devoted husband to his wife of 43 years, Lori Scionti, and was the proud father to Benjamin Hutchinson of Ellabell, GA and Olivia Hutchinson of Seattle, WA.

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Alfred "Al" R. Signorelli

Alfred "Al" R. Signorelli

Apr 30, 2025

Remembering Al Signorelli

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Al Signorelli, who left us on April 30, 2025, at the age of 83. Al was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He had a big heart, a quirky wit, and never missed a chance to strike up a conversation—he truly never...

Donald "Rocky" Francis  Graziano

Donald "Rocky" Francis Graziano

Apr 29, 2025

Donald F. Graziano, 86 of, South Kingstown, RI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29th. Born in North Providence on August 11th, 1938, he was the loving son of the late Albino and Mary (Evans) Graziano. Donald was the devoted husband of Helga (Grothe) Graziano for 62 years.

Besides his wife, Donald is survived by...

John  Joseph Champlin, Jr.

John Joseph Champlin, Jr.

Apr 29, 2025

John Champlin Jr, 73, of South Kingstown passed away on Tuesday, April 29th surrounded by his loving family. Born in South Kingstown to his parents, the late John and Hope (Gardiner) Champlin. He was the loving husband of Kimberly (Ainsworth) Champlin for 15 years.

He graduated from South Kingstown High School where he spent his...

Ronald A. Conley

Ronald A. Conley

Apr 28, 2025

Ronald A. Conley, 64, of Warwick, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Kent Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of Norma Conley and the late Robert Conley.

Ronald was a commercial fisherman for many years and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Besides his...

Christopher T. Fagan

Christopher T. Fagan

Apr 26, 2025

Christopher Thomas Fagan, 75, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. Born in Wakefield, RI, he was the son of the late Thomas Fagan and Carol Browning.

In his early life, Chris attended South Kingstown High School and served his country in the United States Army. He went...

Robert M. Beagle

Robert M. Beagle

Apr 26, 2025

Robert (“Bob”) McClellan Beagle of Wakefield, RI, passed away after a brief illness on April 26, 2025. He, the only son of Hurley and Revelessa Beagle, was born on November 10, 1943, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

Bob was a 1965 graduate of Dickinson College where he earned his degree in political science. He later obtained a...

Sage Nantai David Mars

Sage Nantai David Mars

Apr 25, 2025

"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Romans 8:38-39

Sage Nantai David...

Rebecca Taunton

Rebecca Taunton

Apr 23, 2025

Rebecca L. Taunton, 42, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away unexpectedly on April 23rd. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Bruce and Lynne (Caron) Taunton.

Rebecca had a kind heart and a creative spirit. She loved photography, animals, flowers, and anything that sparkled with magic. Her presence was warm, her smile easy,...

Alice Davidson

Alice Davidson

Apr 23, 2025

Alice L. (King) Davidson, 102, of Emmett Lane in Cumberland, died April 23, 2025. She was the widow of the late Donald J. Davidson, to whom she was married for over 54 years. She was the daughter of the late Charles Lewis King, Sr. and Alice Pearl (Browning) King. She was the sister of the late Virginia K. Arnold...

Ann Dietrich Pelletier

Ann Dietrich Pelletier

Apr 22, 2025

Ann D. Pelletier, 93, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22nd, surrounded by love. Born on December 11, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, Ann was the daughter of the late Harold and Jane (McConnell) Dietrich.

A passionate scholar and educator, Ann earned her A.B. in Spanish from the College of William and Mary...

Marie Wright Blessing

Marie Wright Blessing

Apr 22, 2025

Marie Wright Blessing, 95, of South Kingstown, passed away on Tuesday, April 22nd surrounded by her loving family. Born in South Kingstown, RI, on October 3, 1929 to her loving parents, the late William and Caroline (Hines) Stedman. She was married to the late Edward R Wright, and the late George Blessing.

Marie graduated from...

Lucille Hazard

Lucille Hazard

Apr 19, 2025

Lucille Hazard, 73, of South Kingstown, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Kent Hospital. Born and raised in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Wallace Freeman Hazard and Rachel Viola (Fry) Hazard.

Lucille enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting.

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Raymond Bergeron

Raymond Bergeron

Apr 19, 2025

Raymond Bergeron, 82, of Providence passed away with family by his side on April 19, 2025. He was the son of the late Philip and Irene Bergeron. He was the beloved husband of Carol Bergeron (Rogers) for 61 years.

Ray attended LaSalle Academy and upon graduation enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. After he...

Matthew J. Cahir

Matthew J. Cahir

Apr 18, 2025

Matthew J. Cahir, 53, died in Crested Butte, Colorado on April 18, 2025. He was the loving father of Henry Stephen Cahir and Phoebe Frances Cahir. Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of Maureen H. (Crowley) Cahir and the late Thomas H. Cahir.

He loved life. His warm personality made everyone who knew...

James Kenyon

James Kenyon

Apr 14, 2025

James A. Kenyon, 71, passed away early on the morning of April 14, 2025. He was the son of the late Raymond G, and Margaret (Butson) Kenyon of West Kingston, RI.

He attended South Kingstown High School and later served in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne division.

Jim was a hardworking, hands-on individual....

Cynthia Clancy

Cynthia Clancy

Apr 11, 2025

Cynthia Clancy, 84, of South Kingstown, passed away on April 11, 2025. Preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Pansy Sheppard, and Brothers Benny and Richard Ruth and survived by her Sister Sandra Sheppard Semonski and her two nephews Brian and David Tharp.

Cynthia was born in South Kingstown and raised in Narragansett R.I.,...

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