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Patricia J. St. Germain

Patricia J. St. Germain

Apr 20, 2021

Patricia J. (Casey) St. Germain, 90, of Kingston, RI, passed away April 20, 2021, after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of the late George A. St. Germain. Born in Waterloo, New York, she was a daughter of the late James Frederick and Mary Louise (Conway) Casey. Pat received her nursing degree in 1952 from St. Joseph...

Shirley Jean Southland

Shirley Jean Southland

Apr 19, 2021

Shirley Jean Southland, 84, of Wakefield, passed away on April 19, 2021 with her family by her side. She relocated to Frederick, Maryland in 2020 to be cared for by family. Born in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late George and Marie (Cox) Goodwin. Due to a family tragedy she was adopted at the age of 3....

Margaret Frances Franco

Margaret Frances Franco

Apr 19, 2021

Margaret F. Franco, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony Franco, and her daughter Cynthia Bartlett. She is survived by her sons, Michael P. Franco and his wife Kristen of Wakefield, RI, and Steven R. Franco and his wife Jan of North Attleboro, MA. Margaret was the daughter of the...

Thomas  A.  Grigalunas Sr.

Thomas A. Grigalunas Sr.

Apr 18, 2021

Thomas A. Grigalunas, Sr. passed peacefully at South County Hospital on Sunday, April 18, 2021 surrounded by his two children and wife, from complications due to Parkinson’s Disease. Thomas was born in South Boston, MA on March 31, 1943 to his parents, Joseph Grigalunas and Rosaria (Chinchillo) Grigalunas. He was raised in South Boston and lived there throughout his...

Maria Susette Marques

Maria Susette Marques

Apr 16, 2021

Maria Susette Marques, 77, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Born in Aveiro, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Albertino and Armandina Rosa Gomes Gonçalves. In her spare time, Susette enjoyed the great outdoors, the beach, and listening to Portuguese music. She especially cherished spending time with her grandchildren. Susette is survived by her daughter Ana...

Eleanor King

Eleanor King

Apr 15, 2021

Eleanor (Brown Riccitelli) King 90, of Peace Dale passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Eleanor was the wife of the late Carl S. King, Jr. She leaves behind her sister in laws, MaryAnne Brown and Karen Riccitelli, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and many loving friends. She...

Radley  Joseph Dougherty

Radley Joseph Dougherty

Apr 15, 2021

Radley Joseph Dougherty, 53, of Hope Valley, passed away suddenly on April 15, 2021. He was born in San Diego, California, to Captain Robert J. Dougherty, US Navy, Retired and Ruth Anne (Lepore) Dougherty. He served in the Army from 1989 to 1993. He worked for many years as a cross country truck driver, and as a mechanic. He...

Barbara A. Lizotte

Barbara A. Lizotte

Apr 10, 2021

Barbara A. (Parker) Lizotte, 92, passed peacefully into Heaven on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Saint Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. Born at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI, on March 6, 1929, she was the loving wife of the late Wilfred E. Lizotte. They were married on January 24, 1948 and were together for 68 years before his passing in...

Nancy J. Lisi - Asprinio

Nancy J. Lisi - Asprinio

Apr 10, 2021

Nancy lived a life of peace and tranquility, at home among nature and animals, she was a gentle soul with a dry wit and a hearty laugh. She was a lover of all things art, design, fashion, music, and fictional novels. Nancy grew up in Sharon, Pennsylvania and spent her summers as a child on Moonstone Beach in Matunuck,...

Harriet J. Nelson

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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...

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