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Asja Raubens

Asja Raubens

Aug 20, 2021

Asja Raubens, 91, formerly of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021 with her family by her side. Asja was born in Yelgava, Latvia. She emigrated to Sweden during the war where she met the love of her life, Rudi and they were married. They had their son, Harry and they came to the US in 1956, settling...

Christopher S. Guerrini

Christopher S. Guerrini

Aug 19, 2021

Christopher Scott Guerrini. After several years of challenging illnesses including, Lyme Disease, Anemia and Celiac Disease, Christopher passed on August 19th, 2021. He lived a vibrant life, where he loved and was loved by so many. Christopher made a positive impact on everyone, and will be missed by family, his many friends and coworkers. His relationship with his parents,...

Earl R.  Tipton

Earl R. Tipton

Aug 17, 2021

Tipton, Earl "Roy" 92, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully on August 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Colagiovanni) Tipton, for 71 years. Born in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of the late Earl Tipton and Evelyn (Newell) Tipton. Roy proudly served his country in the United States Navy...

Kate Kearney

Kate Kearney

Aug 17, 2021

Catherine “Kate” Kearney (Stolle) of South Kingstown, peacefully entered eternal life on Tuesday, August 17th. Born in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late Emile and Joanna Stolle and the beloved wife of the late James D. Kearney for 53 years. Kate was a kind and caring person who was known for inviting everyone in for a...

Marilyn H. Favali

Marilyn H. Favali

Aug 15, 2021

Marilyn H. Favali,76, of Narragansett, RI went to rest on August 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the eldest daughter of Earl and Grace Johnson Hays. She earned a bachelors degree from Faulkner Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts . She was a medical professional that dedicated her life caring for others. She began her nursing degree as...

Thomas Irving Sekator

Thomas Irving Sekator

Aug 10, 2021

Thomas Irving Sekator, 66, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home. He was the loving son of the late Benjamin Alfred Sekator and the late Elizabeth Jane Sekator. Tom really enjoyed his Native American heritage and was extremely proud of being a Narragansett Indian. The friendships he made with tribal members meant the world to him. Though the Navy...

Sylvia Petrie

Sylvia Petrie

Aug 9, 2021

Sylvia Spencer Petrie, 90, passed away on Monday, August 9th, 2021, at her Peace Dale home surrounded by members of her family. She was the widow of Rhode Island poet (and long-time University of Rhode Island faculty member) Paul Petrie. Sylvia was born on June 15, 1931 to Ruth Clark Spencer and Dr. Warren P. Spencer. She grew up...

Elizabeth Sargent Warren

Elizabeth Sargent Warren

Aug 8, 2021

WARREN, ELIZABETH SARGENT “Bonnie”, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 just shy of her 92nd birthday. Born in Boston, MA in 1929, she lived in Barrington for 56 years at 18 Homestead Ave, her beloved historic home, where she entertained many a friend. Bonnie was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Col. O.H. Saunders, USA. She received her...

Priscilla  M. Ainsworth

Priscilla M. Ainsworth

Aug 7, 2021

Priscilla M. Ainsworth, age 97, of West Kingston passed peacefully Saturday, August 7, 2021. She was the second daughter of John and Mollie Lewis and the beloved wife of the late George T. Ainsworth Jr. for 60 years. Born January 17, 1924 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Priscilla moved to West Kingston RI with her family in 1950. Priscilla worked at...

William E. Walmsley, Jr.

William E. Walmsley, Jr.

Aug 6, 2021

William E. Walmsley Jr., 66, passed away on August 6, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital after a long illness. He was the beloved son of the late Edward W. Walmsley and Anne F. (Perry) Walmsley. Bill was predeceased by his sisters, Joyce A. Gunn and Carla Gundy. He was a devoted uncle to his nieces, nephews and great nieces...

Nicholas  William  Riley

Nicholas William Riley

Aug 2, 2021

Nicholas Riley, 39 of Wakefield, RI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 2. Nicholas was the son of James Cashman and the late Eileen Riley. He was a child of Block Island who arrived on day two of his life and was a constant presence on the Island from that day forth. Nicholas was a writer and...

Janet Ellen Mccarthy

Janet Ellen Mccarthy

Jul 30, 2021

Janet Ellen McCarthy was a loving and caring wife, mother, Nana and friend. She passed away peacefully on the morning of July 30th, 2021, at the age of 72. She was born in 1949 in Massachusetts and spent the first five years of her life living with her beloved grandmother, affectionately known as Vavo. Raised on Poppasquash Point in...

Thayer Eugene Perry

Thayer Eugene Perry

Jul 30, 2021

Thayer E. Perry, 66, of Providence, formerly of South Kingstown, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. He was the husband of Stacey L. (Silva) Perry. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Othonial Wilcox Perry and Mildred Elnora (Robinson) Perry. Thayer worked as a landscaper for The University of Rhode Island for several years and...

Denis Lefebvre

Denis Lefebvre

Jul 28, 2021

Denis Paul Lefebvre, 75, of Richmond, beloved husband of Sharon (Hines) Lefebvre, passed away on the evening of July 28th. Born in Central Falls in 1946, he was the son of Dolores (LaMontagne) and Gerard Lefebvre. He graduated from Saint Raphael Academy in Pawtucket in 1964, and received his BA in Economics and MBA from Providence College. In 1968...

Danielle Lee Hazard

Danielle Lee Hazard

Jul 26, 2021

Danielle Lee (Rocheleau) Hazard, 35, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born in Melrose, MA, she was the daughter of Richard and Terri (Delaney) Rocheleau. She was the beloved wife of Brandon S. Hazard and they were together for over 15 years. Danielle graduated Londonderry High School in 2004. She was a University of Rhode...

James "Jim" E.  Mcdonald

James "Jim" E. Mcdonald

Jul 24, 2021

James (Jim) McDonald, of Narragansett, passed away July 24th, with his loving wife Sharon Oakley McDonald by his side. Born June 17, 1955 in Pawtucket R.I. to Rita McDonald Devine and the late James E McDonald. Jim was a devoted father to Thomas McDonald married to Lindsay McDonald and his daughter, Shelley McDonald. Jim leaves a loving sister, Michelle...

Jacklyn S. Vittimberga, Ph.D

Jacklyn S. Vittimberga, Ph.D

Jul 23, 2021

Jacklyn Someroski Vittimberga, Ph.D., passed away peacefully in Trumbull, Connecticut on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the age of 87. Jacklyn was born in Dillonvale, Ohio on May 14, 1934, to the late William and Rena (Daldin) Someroski. She is survived by her children, Gail Vittimberga Gay of Connecticut, Anthony Vittimberga of California and Dr. Gwenn Vittimberga of Rhode...

Henry Tucker Lawrence

Henry Tucker Lawrence

Jul 21, 2021

Henry Tucker Lawrence, Jr., 89, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at home. He was the husband of the late Elisabeth Maria (Kapp) Lawrence. Born in Winthrop, MA, he was the son of the late Henry T. Lawrence, Sr. and Elizabeth (Doane) Lawrence. Henry was a machinist for the Bostitch Corp. and then for VIBCO for...

Eileen Joyce Clappin

Eileen Joyce Clappin

Jul 20, 2021

Eileen J. Clappin (McDermott), 87, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was the wife of the late Gilbert J. Clappin. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Mulane) McDermott. Eileen enjoyed her friends at Brightview Senior Living Community; playing rumicube, bridge, playing card games and enjoyed a glass...

George Wilson

George Wilson

Jul 17, 2021

George John Wilson, Jr, 60, of South Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 17, 2021. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. George was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 26, 1961, and was the beloved son of the late George J. Wilson, Sr. of Greenville, MS and Royce E. (Clark)...

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