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Kurt Thomas Kalberer
Apr 11, 2025
Kurt T. Kalberer, 72, formerly of Lincoln, Rhode Island and Highland Beach, Florida, died peacefully on Friday, April 11th surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Carole (Senn) Kalberer for 51 years.
Kurt was born on March 25, 1953 in Warwick to M. Madeline (Schneider) Kalberer and Otto F. Kalberer. He attended Bryant...
Melody Hathaway-Carpenter
Apr 10, 2025
Melody Hathaway Carpenter, 68, of Wakefield passed away on Thursday, April 10th, at South County Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wakefield, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Mabel I. Hathaway.
Melody attended South Kingstown High School. She went on to work at APC and later became a cleaning professional...
Marie M. Cook
Apr 10, 2025
Marie May Cook (Holland), born on December 2, 1935, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2025 at the age of 89. She was the wife of the late Eugene Cook for 41 years. Marie was born in South Kingstown to the late Ethel and John Holland.
Marie was a homemaker. She loved her...
Grace M. Handrigan
Apr 9, 2025
Grace M. Handrigan, 86 years young, passed away peacefully at home in Narragansett on April 9th 2025.
Born in Providence on August 18th,1938 to Terence Murphy and Marion M. "Nonnie" Murphy. Growing up in Providence, she attended all catholic girls schools in Providence run by the famous "Nuns of the Clergy" whom she often said...
Elaine E. Anderson
Apr 9, 2025
Elaine E. Anderson, 88, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025. She was happily married for 50 years to the late Ronald W. Anderson. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late E. Joseph and Bridget (Riccitelli) Capraro.
After graduating from Central High School in 1954, Elaine began a career in...
James R. Kittelson
Apr 7, 2025
James Robert Kittelson, 87, of Wakefield passed away on April 7th, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was the loving husband of Jacqueline (Joyal) Kittelson for 38 years.
James was born on February 2nd, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, to Jens Kittelson and Myrtle (Stolberg) Kittelson. He was a true family man and known for...
Deborah Marie Coelho
Apr 7, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Marie Coelho (Love), 66, of Wakefield, Rhode Island passed away unexpectedly April 7th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family and close friends.
Born in Westerly, Rhode Island on February 27, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Byron and Janet Love (Ryan). Debbie was the devoted wife of James Coelho for 10...
James Weeks
Apr 4, 2025
James Earl Weeks, 82, of Narragansett passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4, 2025, following a courageous fight with cancer.
Born in Scotia, Nebraska, on April 11, 1942, James was the son of the late George Earl Weeks and Mary Florence (Beck) Weeks.
James joined the Navy following high...
Franklin E. Linton, Iii
Apr 4, 2025
Franklin E. Linton, Jr., 77, of Exeter, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Germaine G. (Berube) Linton. Born in Covington, Indiana, he was a son of the late Franklin and Arline (Nicholson) Linton.
Franklin enjoyed the simple things in...
Mary Louise Vieira
Apr 4, 2025
Mary Louise “Grammy” Vieira, 90, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 4th. Born to parents Paul and Emma Morris in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on Sept. 1st, 1934, she moved to Jamestown in 1947. She was the loving wife of Edmund Vieira until his untimely passing in November 1972.
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Patrick Thomas David Boyle
Apr 3, 2025
Patrick "Paddy" Boyle, 80, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3rd surrounded by his loving family. Born in Belfast, Ireland to his loving parents, the late Edward and Winifred (Keenan) Boyle. Patrick was the devoted husband of Mary (Fitzpatrick) Boyle for 53 years.
Paddy was dedicated to his family. Moving from Ireland...
John J. Matuza Jr.
Apr 3, 2025
John J. Matuza Jr., 78 of South Kingstown, RI passed away on Thursday April 3rd 2025. He is survived by his daughter, Kate Matuza, granddaughter, Sydney and sister, Marie (Matuza) Barnett. He is pre-deceased by his parents, John and Alboma (Nadeau) Matuza, his wife Melinda Matuza and his son John “Jack” Matuza. John also leaves behind many other family...
Anne Christopher
Apr 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Anne Christopher, Our Beloved "Grammie"
With great sadness, yet great gratitude for the life she lived, we announce the passing of Anne Christopher of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. She died on April 1, 2025. Anne was affectionately known as "Grammie" to her treasured grandchildren and loved ones. At the age of...
Sharyn L. Orton
Mar 30, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Dr. Sharyn Orton announces her passing on March 30,2025 after a brief illness.
She was born Aug 5, 1954 in Minnesota and raised in Sharon, Mass. After years of schooling and a career allowing her to live in several states, she retired in Rhode Island to...
Patricia A. Cinquegrana
Mar 30, 2025
Patricia A. Cinquegrana, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Brookdale South Bay. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Francis Gillan.
Patricia dedicated 20 years of her life to working at the URI bookstore before retiring. In her earlier years, she found joy in playing cards, roller...
Victoria Hazard
Mar 29, 2025
Victoria Hazard, 68, of Narragansett, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. Born and raised in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Sarah Jane (Hazard) Reels.
Victoria dedicated 25 years of service as a CNA at Brookdale. She found joy in working on puzzles, listening to music, and spending time with her family....
Paula F. Robertson
Mar 28, 2025
Paula LaCroix Robertson passed away unexpectedly on March 28,2025.
Paula is survived by her three children, Kim Degidio and husband Russell of Florida, William Hazard and wife Ann of Pawcatuck, CT and Christopher Hazard of Coventry, RI, Her sister Patricia Mendes and husband Robert of Greenville, RI, a niece, nephew, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren,...
David P. "Mike" Charello
Mar 27, 2025
David P. “Mike” Charello, 90, of South Kingstown, passed away Thursday morning, March 27th surrounded by his family. He was born in Lincoln, RI on July 20, 1934 to his loving parents Louis and Anna (Arruda) Charello. He was the devoted husband to Suzanne (Aznavorian) Charello for 67 years.
Mike began work at an early...
Jean T. Ries
Mar 26, 2025
After a life well lived, it is with profound sadness that the family of Jean Ries announces that she has passed away peacefully at the age of 93.
Jean was born and raised with her sister Fran in Bridgeport CT. She worked as a metallurgist at Sikorsky Aircraft where she met her late husband George...
Paul F. Kempe
Mar 26, 2025
Paul F. Kempe, Jr., formerly of Jamestown, RI, a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to family and community.
Born to Paul and Cecelia (Ducharme) Kempe on February 13, 1942, Paul grew up in Rhode Island and carried with...
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