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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
M. Jeanne Mason
May 31, 2021
Mildred Jeanne Mason, 80, of Riverside, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Narragansett, she was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Mildred H. (Knowles) Whaley. Jeanne was a retired Lt. in the United States Air Force and a graduate of The University of Rhode Island with a BS in Nursing. She was a clinical instructor...
Joshua "Norman" Chopy
May 30, 2021
Joshua (Norman) Chopy, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at South County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Norman, as he was lovingly named by his mother, was born in Central Falls on January 24, 1929. He was the son of Esa and Hannah Chopy. He attended the University of Rhode Island and graduated in 1951 with...
Catherine F. Potter
May 29, 2021
Catherine F. Potter of Wakefield passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021. Catherine was born in Cavan, Ireland and was the daughter of the late Owen and Bridget Cosgrove. Catherine was married to the late Carleton R. Potter. They were married for 51 years before his passing in February 2020. She leaves her three children, Julie Chapman and her...
Brett Matthew Shovlin
May 26, 2021
Brett Matthew Shovlin, 37, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Born in North Kingstown, he was the son of Mark Shovlin and the late Sherry (Crowther) Shovlin. Brett was a graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a Business degree. Brett loved the outdoors, sports, and traveling, but most of all spending time with his family. He...
The Rev. Lois Neilsen
May 22, 2021
THE REVEREND LOIS NEILSEN June 3, 1930 – May 22, 2021 The Rev. Lois Neilsen of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021 while her oldest daughter, Debbie Kane, and her oldest granddaughter, Jennifer Kubrynski, held her hands in a quiet moment of serenity and tender love. Lois had reached the glorious age of 90 and had...
Erin Elizabeth Durfee
May 21, 2021
Erin Elizabeth Durfee, 53, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2021 in her home after a long illness. She was the mother of Carlin Richard Durfee, 25. Erin was born on March 31, 1968 in Narragansett, Rhode Island, where she resided for the entirety of her life. She attended Wilbraham & Monson Academy in Massachusetts and Narragansett High School...
David Franklin Sherman
May 21, 2021
David Franklin Sherman, 86, of Perryville, RI, passed away May 21, 2021 at home after a long illness. A life-long resident of South Kingstown, he was born November 12, 1934 to the late Stuart Asher Sherman, Sr. and Mary Brown Sherman. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Claire James Sherman of Perryville, RI. “Uncle Dave” also...
Pablo Rivera, Jr.
May 18, 2021
Pablo Rivera, Jr., 68, of Exeter, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Denise (Phaneuf) Rivera for 12 years. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Pablo Rivera, Sr. and Esmeralda Rivera. Pablo worked as a home repairman and landscaper for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing,...
Guida Mae Schmedinghoff
May 18, 2021
Guida Cole Schmedinghoff passed away on May 18, 2021 at South County Hospital after a brief illness. Guida grew up as the oldest of eight children in Perryville, Missouri. At 17, she lied about her age in order to get a job with the FBI in Washington, DC. She later met the love of her life, Richard Schmedinghoff, at...
Matthew Jamison
May 17, 2021
Matthew Ross Jamison, age 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 17th at his home in Jamestown, RI. He leaves behind is wife Linda, and their son, Graham. He is survived by his sisters, Bonnie Jamison (Carl), and Lisa Richardson (John) and his brother, David Jamison (Susan), along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by...
Marsha A. Christensen
May 16, 2021
Marsha A. Christensen of Hunt Avenue, Wakefield, RI and Pompano Beach FL., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Marsha was born in South Kingstown on March 23, 1938 to her late parents, Frank and Christine Palmisano of Wakefield. Marsha was the wife of the late Edward Christensen Jr. They were married for 53 years. She is survived...
