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Anne "Nancy" Tavares

Anne "Nancy" Tavares

Aug 28, 2021

Anne “Nancy” Tavares of Exeter passed away peacefully at Hope Health in Providence on August 28, 2021 at the the age of 76 Nancy is survived by her husband of 53 years Goncalo “Sal” Tavares, their 2 children, Scott Tavares of Barre Vermont, and Stacey Considine of Saunderstown RI, along her her son in law Jason Considine and 2...

Arthur L. Sherman, Edd

Arthur L. Sherman, Edd

Aug 28, 2021

Arthur L. Sherman, 96, of Charlestown, RI died peacefully at home on the evening of August 28. Husband to Jeanne D. (née Rocheleau) Sherman, he was born in Providence on 1 March, 1925 to Emma L. (née DiGrado) and James F. Sherman; he was the youngest brother to his late siblings Francis H. and Edward J. Sherman of Coventry,...

Paul  James Mccabe

Paul James Mccabe

Aug 26, 2021

Paul J McCabe 31, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 26th. He was the loving son of Linda McCabe-McHugh and Patrick McCabe. Stepson of Larry McHugh. Paul was a kind hearted and quick witted man with a love for mustang cars, the guitar and animals. Especially his own dog Libby and his ferret, Noodle. Graduating from Middletown High school...

Ruth P. Morrissey

Ruth P. Morrissey

Aug 26, 2021

Ruth Prosser Morrissey passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at home on August 26, 2021. She was four months shy of her 100th birthday. Ruth was born in Dorchester, MA then moved to Staten Island, NY at the age of 4, where she lived with her parents, sister and grandmother. As a child, she looked forward to sleeping...

Theresa  Anne Papa Holloway

Theresa Anne Papa Holloway

Aug 25, 2021

Theresa Anne (Papa) Holloway (1948 - 2021) of Ocklawaha, Florida 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on August 25 ,2021. Theresa was born on May 5, 1948, in Narragansett, RI. She was raised by Pasquale And Lucy Papa in Narragansett, RI. Theresa graduated from Saint Francis Xavier Academy Providence, RI. June 10,1966, then went...

Harold A. Loftes,Jr.

Harold A. Loftes,Jr.

Aug 24, 2021

Harold A. Loftes, Jr. 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was the husband of Mary (Littlefield) Loftes and the son of the late Virginia (Bossard) Loftes and Harold Loftes, Sr. and brother to the late Bruce Loftes. Besides his wife he is survived by his son Kevin M. Loftes of South Kingstown; daughter Amanda L. Ball...

Irving William Cahalan

Irving William Cahalan

Aug 23, 2021

Irving William Cahalan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 23, 2021 at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann (Burgess); daughter Jennifer and her husband William Ham, daughter Katherine, and son Irving Michael; sisters Barbara Bierig, Nancy McKiernan and her husband John, and Eileen Reardon and her husband Dennis;...

Vincent Marenghi

Vincent Marenghi

Aug 22, 2021

Vincent Marenghi, 86, passed away on Sunday, August 23rd, at his South Kingstown home surrounded by his loving family. Vincent was born on March 8, 1935 and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. Prior to his retirement, Vincent was a dedicated and steadfast union business agent for the Teamsters Local 282 in New York. Vincent moved to Rhode Island in...

George Mcnemer Schwartze

George Mcnemer Schwartze

Aug 21, 2021

Schwartze, George McNemer, 77, of South Kingstown, died Saturday, August 21, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Susan (Hall) Schwartze. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was a son of the late George and Aloise (Bartlett) Schwartze. George was a HAM radio operator and worked as an electronic technician at the University of Rhode Island...

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...

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