Harriet J. Nelson
Apr 7, 2021
Harriet J. Nelson, 99, passed peacefully into Heaven on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at home surrounded by family. She was born in North Grosvenordale, CT, on April 26, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ellen Johnson and the sister of the late Milton Johnson, Chester Johnson, and Doris Davignon. Harriet graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High...
Mary E. Cowley
Apr 6, 2021
Mary E. Cowley, 84, of Wakefield, R.I. passed-away peacefully on the morning of April 6, with her family at her side. After a sudden decline, and always a woman of remarkable strength and determination, Mary refused to ‘move on’ until both of her children were able to join her at her bedside. Mary was predeceased by her husband of...
Murn Marcus Nippo
Apr 6, 2021
Murn M. Nippo, age 77 of Wakefield, RI passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at South County Hospital. He was Professor Emeritus at the University of Rhode Island. Murn is survived by his wife Joan (Webster) Nippo, his son George Nippo and his wife Loida of Cranston, RI and his daughter Sheila Bergren and her husband Josh of Scarborough,...
Marlene Mcbride Fisher
Apr 5, 2021
Marlene McBride Fisher, 66, died peacefully at home on April 5, 2021, surrounded by her family. After a courageous battle with cancer, her death was a testament to the way she lived her life—full of dignity, strength, and love. Marlene was the daughter of Dr. John T. McBride and the late Ellen (Odland) McBride of Greenville, RI. She is...
Tapati Lahiri
Apr 2, 2021
Tapati Lahiri died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on April 2, 2021. A former educator in the South Kingstown School Department and a cherished member of the Bengali community of New England, she was 81 years old. Tapati, also called Tia by her family, was born in Kolkata, India. She was the second of four children...
Rebecca Anne (Dougherty) Lovett
Mar 30, 2021
Rebecca Anne (Dougherty) Lovett, 54 of Saugas, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on March 30, 2021. She was the wife of the late Brian David Lovett. She was born in San Diego, California, to Captain Robert J. Dougherty, US Navy, Retired and Ruth Anne (Lepore) Dougherty. Rebecca worked for many years as a bartender at Jeveli’s Restaurant in Boston. She...
Robert C. Burrell, Jr.
Mar 27, 2021
Robert C. Burrell, Jr, 42, of South Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the son of Robert C. Burrell Sr. and was also raised by his beloved grandmother the late Joan (Hazard) Burrell. Rob worked hard as a landscaper for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed being in nature...
Marsha E. Meyer
Mar 26, 2021
Marsha E. Meyer, 75, of Narragansett RI formerly of Piermont, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 26. Born in Nyack, NY she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Cantwell) Meyer and Ernest Meyer. Marsha was a lover of the outdoors, nature and all living things. Her favorite places were winding paths either in the woods among the...
Louise (Faella) Chappell
Mar 24, 2021
Louise (Faella) Chappell, 96, of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was the wife of Robert W. Chappell for 68 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Pasqualina (Stefano) Faella. Mrs. Chappell loved spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children,...
Bruce H. Martin
Mar 23, 2021
Bruce H. Martin, 84, of Saunderstown, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, surrounded by his adoring family. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Terrence and Caroline (Makara) Martin. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Bruno) Martin and the late Eleanor M. (Harris) Martin, and...
Chester (Chet) H. Rounseville, Jr.
Mar 20, 2021
Chester (Chet) H. Rounseville, Jr. 69, of Peacedale, RI was called home by our lord on Saturday, March 20, 2021 with his devoted fiancée of 17 years, Judy Stanton, holding his hand. Son of the late Chester H. Rounseville, Sr. and Alice "Birdie" (Reposa) Rounseville, he grew up in Peacedale, graduating from South Kingstown High School in 1969. Upon...
Robert Stephen Hillman
Mar 19, 2021
Robert S. Hillman, 68, of Narragansett passed away on March 19, 2021. Bob was a culinary graduate of Johnson and Wales University and continued his career as a chef at the Green Inn in Rhode Island and the Atlantis Country Club in Florida before retiring and returning to Rhode Island. In his spare time, he enjoyed music, going to...
Robert J. Pavao
Mar 15, 2021
Robert J. Pavao aka “CAPT Backhoe”, 70, of Wakefield entered into rest on March 15 2021 after a prolonged illness. He was the beloved husband of Beth Alison Chappell Pavao and father of Jody A. Weinreich. He also leaves behind his treasured grandchildren Madison Dale and Christopher John Weinreich who loved him very much. He was also survived by...
Wendy A. Costanza
Mar 15, 2021
Wendy A. Costanza, born in Framingham Massachusetts and a resident of Narraganset for the past 26 years, died peacefully on March 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Wendy was 52 years old, an avid, competitive runner, and a valued board member of the Narragansett Running Association. She completed four marathons, including the Boston Marathon. Wendy also completed...
Edward W. "Ted" Sheridan
Mar 14, 2021
Edward W. “Ted” Sheridan, 76, of Narragansett passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was the loving husband of Linda (Finneran) Sheridan for more than 50 years. He was born in Providence on July 11, 1944 to the late Edward W and Edith (Ryan) Sheridan. Ted worked as a systems analyst for Metlife and AT&T later retiring after...
Lucy F. Leblanc
Mar 13, 2021
Lucy F. LeBlanc, 91, of Wakefield, passed away March 13, 2021. She was the wife of the late William R. LeBlanc, and daughter of the late William and Marie Truchon of Cranston. She is survived by her beloved son Edward W. LeBlanc and his wife Trudy; her beloved daughter Denise A. Mann and her husband Allen; two grandsons Christopher...
Dr. Paulette Anne Osterman
Mar 11, 2021
Dr. Paulette Anne Osterman (LaCava) of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Born in Danbury, CT on March 11, 1940, daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred LaCava. Graduated High School in Bethel, CT second in her class. She married in 1964 to Frank Osterman and had three children; Karin Osterman of Foster, RI,...
Gail "Janet" P. Cedercrans
Mar 11, 2021
Gail “Janet” P. Cedercrans, 76, of San Diego, California passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Gail was the daughter of the late Phillip and Grace Cedercrans. A 1962 graduate of St. Xavier’s Academy in Providence, Rhode Island, Gail moved to San Diego in the 1970s. She spent her years as a waitress bringing love and joy to the...
Charlotte A. Allienello
Mar 9, 2021
Charlotte Anne Allienello, 89, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Victor R. Allienello Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Dana) Kennedy. Charlotte was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a charter member of Loggia Maria Sons of Italy...
Timothy James Rishton
Mar 9, 2021
The world lost a beautiful gentle soul on March 9, 2021. Timothy James Rishton (Timmy), 27, passed away unexpectedly. He was the loving son of Tim and Jo-Anne Rishton, and loving brother of Katherine O. Rishton. He was a life-long resident of South Kingstown. Timmy was born ten weeks early and his first seven weeks of life were spent...
