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Agnes Cynthia Sebastian

Agnes Cynthia Sebastian

Jul 1, 2021

Agnes Sebastian, 83, of Wakefield, died unexpectedly July 1, 2021 at home. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late George S., Jr. and Margaret M. (Hazard) Peckham. Ms. Sebastian had a passion for teaching preschoolers and loved to tell their stories. As one of the original founders of CANE Child Development Center, she taught and...

Maria "Mary" (Amore) Ciulla

Maria "Mary" (Amore) Ciulla

Jun 30, 2021

Maria “Mary” (Amore) Ciulla, 99, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Ciulla. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Angelina (Lancellotti) Amore. Maria worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 14 years. In her spare time...

Catherine Joan Mclaughlin

Catherine Joan Mclaughlin

Jun 30, 2021

After a long battle with breast cancer, Catherine Joan McLaughlin, 69, passed away on Wednesday, June 30th 2021 surrounded by loved ones at her home in North Kingstown. Catherine was born in Concord California on February 23, 1952 to the late Carl Henry and Arleen Johnson Bolin. Catherine is survived by her children; Emma Ruth McLaughlin, and John Duffy...

Leon Francis Champlin, Sr.

Leon Francis Champlin, Sr.

Jun 29, 2021

Leon “Bud” Francis Champlin Sr., 98, of Narragansett, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Born in North Kingstown, he was the son of the late Leon Mayfield Champlin and Madeline (Dillion) Champlin. He was the husband of the late Madeline Jane (Whaley) Champlin. Bud served in the Merchant Marines during WW II. After his return home, he laid out...

Frances S. Metivier

Frances S. Metivier

Jun 26, 2021

Frances S. (Belch) Metivier 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 26th at Robert's Health Centre, in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late George H. Metivier Sr. for 50 years. Born in Central Falls, RI on June 3, 1923, of Polish decent, she was the eldest daughter of the late Stella...

Maria F. Sciabarrasi-Croteau

Maria F. Sciabarrasi-Croteau

Jun 23, 2021

On June 23, 2021, Maria Sciabarrasi-Croteau went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born in Fitchburg, MA on February 10, 1957 to Samuel R. Sciabarrasi and Mary (Cucchiara) Sciabarrasi Burchard. She was the loving wife of the late Leo Croteau of Woonsocket, RI. She is survived by her...

Robert F.  Gagne, Usn Ret.

Robert F. Gagne, Usn Ret.

Jun 22, 2021

Robert F. Gagne, USN Ret., 84, of Narragansett, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jean (Brown) Gagne. Born in Tewksbury, Mass, he was the son of the late Louis and Alice (Tremblay) Gagne. Bob served twenty years in the United States Navy working as an aviation structural mechanic...

Robert Kalberer

Robert Kalberer

Jun 21, 2021

Robert Kalberer of South Kingstown and formerly of North Smithfield and Providence passed away on June 21st, 2021, at the age of 92. Bob was born on January 17th, 1929 in Woonsocket, the son of Adolph and Christine McKenna Kalberer. His 4 siblings, Otto, Norman, Florence, and Russell all predeceased him. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 65...

Shirley Carol Seidel

Shirley Carol Seidel

Jun 20, 2021

Shirley Carol Seidel, 83, of Narragansett, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Agnes G. (Grylls) Pearson. Shirley was the beloved wife of Ralph H. Seidel and they were married for 64 wonderful years. Shirley worked as a Teacher’s Aide for the Narragansett Public School system...

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...

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