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Randy Stroffolino

Randy Stroffolino

Jun 19, 2021

Randy Steven Stroffolino, 64, of Charlestown, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Born in Mount Krisco, New York, he was the son of Donald Martin Stroffolino and Barbara Ruth (Noe) Stroffolino. Randy was the beloved husband of Leslie (Pace) Stroffolino of 30 years; He was stepfather to Nicholas and Pop Pop to Owen Reichert; Dog Papa to Scarlet,...

Kyle Linn Lamphere

Kyle Linn Lamphere

Jun 19, 2021

Kyle Linn Lamphere (Simonds Mauweesemum Sequettass), 30, of Norwich, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Kyle was born in Westerly, RI on April 10, 1991 to his loving parents William Lamphere Sr. and Yvonne Simonds Lamphere. Kyle graduated from Stonington High School in 2010. He was employed by the Mohegan Tribe in Protective Services since 2015....

Donna G. Sciola

Donna G. Sciola

Jun 18, 2021

Donna G. Sciola of South Kingstown, RI, passed at the age of 83 on June 18, 2021, at HopeHealth Hospice after a short battle with leukemia. She died peacefully surrounded by her sons, grandchildren, and life partner. She was a beloved woman, mother, grandmother, and friend. On March 3, 1938, Donna was born in South Kingstown, RI, and was...

Lorraine L. Doolin

Lorraine L. Doolin

Jun 14, 2021

Lorraine Doolin of Wakefield RI, passed peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Monday. She was the beloved wife of the late Hugh V. Doolin Jr. They were married for 63 years. Born in Providence, Lorraine was the daughter of the late George E. Aubin and Marie (Benoit) Harkins. She was preceded in death by her sisters...

Andrea Rae (Horton) Long

Andrea Rae (Horton) Long

Jun 13, 2021

Andrea Rae (Horton) Long, age 38, died suddenly on Sunday, June 13. Andrea was the beloved daughter of Steven F. Horton of Wakefield and Lorraine A. Miller Horton of Kingston. She was born in Wakefield RI and spent most of her life here, later living and working in Atlanta, Georgia before recently returning to Rhode Island. Andrea loved books,...

William "Bill" Donnelly

William "Bill" Donnelly

Jun 12, 2021

William (Bill) Donnelly, age 91 of Green Hill, RI, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was the devoted and loving husband of Eileen (Ward) Donnelly for 48 years. Born in Warwick, RI, Bill was the son of the late Henry T. and Abina (Dunn) Donnelly. Bill was one of ten children. He was the...

Stephen Christopher Skaggs

Stephen Christopher Skaggs

Jun 12, 2021

Stephen Christopher Skaggs (52) of North Kingstown passed away on June 12 after a long battle with heart disease. He was born on September 29, 1968 in Warwick, Rhode Island to Arthur and Carolyn (Christopher) Skaggs. Stephen grew up in Kingston and graduated from South Kingstown High School and then from New England Tractor Trailer Training School. He spent...

Andrew Brendan Jennings

Andrew Brendan Jennings

Jun 12, 2021

Our son Andrew Brendan Jennings, age 26, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island entered into eternal peace, with our heavenly father, on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Ann (Largay) Jennings, Philip Jennings and his cherished stepmother Alison Jennings. Andrew graduated as an honor student from The Prout School in 2013. A naturally...

Spencer John Martin

Spencer John Martin

Jun 12, 2021

Spencer J. Martin passed peacefully at home on Saturday, June 12, 2021 surrounded by his family. Spencer was born in Providence on February 2, 1942 to his parents Ralph and Mary (Barnes). A lifelong Rhode Islander, Spencer grew up in Cranston. He and his beloved wife, Kathy of 54 years met at a Providence College mixer in 1961. Spencer...

Thomas Edward Moorehead, Jr.

Thomas Edward Moorehead, Jr.

Jun 9, 2021

Thomas E. Moorehead, Jr, 75, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was the husband of the late Sherri (Grinnell) Moorehead. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Thomas E. Moorehead, Sr. and Margaret (Barrington) Moorehead. Thomas was an industrial electrician for Kenyon Piece and Dye Works for many years before retiring...

Norma Jean Plattner

Norma Jean Plattner

Jun 8, 2021

Norma Jean (Mycroft) Plattner, 72, of Charlestown, passed peacefully at home Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Norma was a devoted wife, sister, and mother. She was the wife of the late Wayne Plattner. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Landry) Mycroft. Norma was the owner and creator of The Last Straw and was...

Eileen C. Maguire

Eileen C. Maguire

Jun 7, 2021

Eileen Maguire, died peacefully on June 6, 2021 at Elderwood of Scallop Shell at the age of 98. She was born in Astoria, Queens, New York on March 12, 1923. After secretarial school, she worked at the Wall Street Journal where she met her husband Thomas Maguire. They moved to Manhattan and later settled in Long Island where they...

Martha  Sylvia Frost

Martha Sylvia Frost

Jun 7, 2021

Martha Sylvia (Smith) Frost, of Wakefield, passed away in the early morning of June 7, 2021. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 51 years, Cyril E. Frost, Jr. Born in Richmond, RI in 1932, Martha was the daughter of the late William Hollis and Margaret (Whaley) Smith. Martha was a devoted member of the Peace Dale Congregational...

Christian James Chabot-Tucker

Christian James Chabot-Tucker

Jun 7, 2021

Christian “Boushie” “Boosh” James Chabot-Tucker, 12, of North Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 7, 2021. Born in Miami, Florida, he was the beloved son of Catherine Chabot and William Tucker. Christian attended Meeting Street School since Kindergarten with his favorite Nurse Eric. He started every day with a smile and had a contagious laugh. He loved being...

Janet May Blackwell

Janet May Blackwell

Jun 5, 2021

Janet May Blackwell nee Arnold, 77, of West Kingston, died peacefully with her family around her on Saturday, June 5th, in the early morning. She was a warm, caring, unpretentious person of faith, who loved to dance and was active and valued in her communities; an innovative, creative, educator who started her own school and taught curriculum internationally. Jan...

Paul F. Valiquette

Paul F. Valiquette

Jun 4, 2021

Paul F. Valiquette, 84, of West Windsor, NJ, peacefully passed away Friday, June 4th, 2021 at South County Hospital, Wakefield, RI. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Delcorso) Valiquette. They were married for 64 years. Born in Boston, MA, he was a son of the late Albert and Emily (Ellis) Valiquette. Paul grew up in Boston and attended...

Catherine "Kay" M.  Greene

Catherine "Kay" M. Greene

Jun 3, 2021

Catherine M. Greene (Malvey), 98, Peace Dale, died peacefully at home on June 3. Kay was the beloved wife of Robert F. Greene. Born in Portsmouth, to the late Patrick J. and Julia M. Malvey (McAuliffe). Kay was educated in the Newport public schools, graduated from the RI Hospital’s Training School for Nurses in 1944, then volunteered for service...

Camilla M. Wiener

Camilla M. Wiener

Jun 2, 2021

Camilla Mae (Carroll) Wiener, a resident of Narragansett for 71 years, passed away on June 2, 2021 at the age of 96 in the manner she wished; in her home, quietly, surrounded by the love of her family. Camilla, who preferred to be called Cam, was born March 14,1925 on her family's farm near Wilmington, OH. She was the...

Margaret K. Driscoll

Margaret K. Driscoll

Jun 2, 2021

Margaret K. Driscoll (Kenney), 77, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at home. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Margaret (Harty) Kenney. Margaret was a Public Health Nurse for the Rhode Island Health Department for many years before retiring. She was an avid traveler; loved spending time with her family and...

Kathleen M. O'Connell

Kathleen M. O'Connell

Jun 1, 2021

Kathleen M. O’Connell, 86, of South Kingstown and Englewood, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She was the beloved wife of C. William O’Connell (Bill) for 65 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Gallogly) Carroll. Kathleen worked as an administrative assistant for the Community College of Rhode Island for...

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