Obituaries

Oct 31, 2025

The world became a little dimmer on October 31, 2025, when Trish Harris left us after a life filled with love, laughter and smiles. It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend.

Trish was born in Providence on January 25, 1965. She is survived by her beloved...

Oct 30, 2025

Thomas J. Beatrice Sr., 81, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 while in hospice care at the VA medical facility in Brockton, MA. He leaves behind his children TJ, Greg (wife, Sara), and Holly, along with 5 grandchildren, Ruby, Avery, Sadie, Malia, and Soleil. He also leaves his partner Camille Wells, nieces and nephews, former wife Judy, extended family...

Oct 29, 2025

Anna Theresa Seeders, 97, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on October 29, 2025, at the Fayetteville Center for Nursing and Healing. She was born June 19, 1928, to the late George and Marion Corr and attended Ward (Westerly) High School in Rhode Island.

Anna was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Lee Brooks. She is survived by her son, Robert...

Oct 26, 2025

Jason Kyle Reels, 50, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at his home on October 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He faced his illness with strength, dignity, and the heart of a warrior.

Jason was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend - deeply loved by all who...

Oct 26, 2025

Mary J. Terry, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully In Wakefield, RI on October 26, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on Long Island, New York, Mary lived in Johnston RI for over 50 years. Mary was the daughter of the late Charles and Bridget (Whyte) Terry.Mary earned her bachelor's degree at Rhode...

Oct 25, 2025

Richard C. "Dick" Ethier, Sr., a man whose life was a masterclass in curiosity, dedication, and the occasional well-timed, mischievous grin, peacefully powered down on October 25, 2025, surrounded by the warm glow of his loving family. He was 81 years old.

Richard was born in Providence, RI to Theresa (Pariseau) and Alfred C. Ethier. He completed his education at...

Oct 25, 2025

Meredith Hazard McAloon, age 80, of Block Island, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving and devoted daughters, Kerrie, Shannon, Meredith, and Kathleen.

Born on September 13, 1945, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Meredith was the daughter of Beatrice Luella (Wood) Hazard and Albert Nelson Hazard. She grew up in Pawtucket and graduated from Tolman...

Oct 24, 2025

Beloved husband, father, brother, mentor, and friend, Dr. Arthur Benjamin Stein of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 24, surrounded by loving family.

Born in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania, Art was the eldest son of Mary Abelson Stein and Dr. Samuel Stein. From a young age, he showed exceptional promise - pitching a no-hitter for his Little League team, excelling...

Oct 23, 2025

Antonio W. Faella, 103, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Providence, RI to Gaetano and Pasqualina (Mastrostefano) Faella, Tony's family soon moved to South Kingstown, RI and he attended school until the age of 16. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Tony enlisted in the Navy and served in the Pacific on a submarine,...

Oct 21, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Henry H. Thayer III, aged 73, who passed away on October 21, 2025. Born on July 10, 1952, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, he was a revered member of his community and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was the son of the late Henry Thayer Jr....

Oct 20, 2025

Carolyn Matheson Gardiner, 85, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Myrtis Matheson. She is survived by her husband, Leigh Gardiner, and her son James Gardiner.

Carolyn's celebrated life was one of selfless impact. She...

Oct 15, 2025

Dr. Lori A. Underhill, 62, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at South County Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Warwick, RI, she was a daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Reid) Hayes.

Lori dedicated many years of her career as a research scientist at Women & Infants Hospital. With a...

Oct 14, 2025

William J. McCormick, 88, of Narragansett RI and Melbourne Beach FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. McCormick and his wife, Janice C. (Wroe) McCormick had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Born in Providence RI, he was a son of the late Joseph and Rose (Tenbrink) McCormick.

Oct 9, 2025

Patricia "Patty" M. Cottrell, 73, of West Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9th, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Warwick, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Edith (Harrop) Fish. She was the devoted wife of the late John J. Cottrell III, with whom she shared 46 wonderful years of marriage.

Oct 8, 2025

Patricia Joan D'Abrosca (Paola), 73, of Warwick, RI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8th surrounded by her loving daughters, Jessica D'Abrosca O'Connor and Meghan D'Abrosca Emery. A Pilgrim High School alum, her parents are the late Jasper and Beverly (Binns) Paola. She is survived by her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, a grandson and a granddaughter, in addition...

Oct 7, 2025

David Gunter Browning, 88, passed away at his home in Kingston, Rhode Island. Born in South Kingstown, RI, David was the youngest son of Dr. Harold W. Browning and Mary E. (Williams) Browning. He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings Harold W. Browning Jr., Ralph Browning, and Beatrice Parker.

David was a gifted student whose interest in acoustics began...

Oct 7, 2025

Nancy Jane Spears, 72, of Hopkinton, RI, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025.

Born to the late Beatrice May Gardiner Smith and William James Smith, Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was married to her beloved husband, Edmund H. Spears III, for 49 years.

Nancy...

Oct 5, 2025

John Laurence Kelland (Larry) was born in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1938. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Livingston, New Jersey, where he graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in Caldwell. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in Entomology from Princeton University.

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Oct 4, 2025

With sadness, we share that Phyllis Whitehead, 93, formerly of Foxboro, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 4, 2025 at Bay Lake Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, Va., where she was loved.

She was the wife of Rev. R. Jack Whitehead, longtime pastor at Bethany Congregational Church in Foxboro, who died in 2016.

Born Sept. 20, 1932, she was raised in...

Sep 29, 2025

Peter Charles Lawrence, age 69, of Hampstead, North Carolina, passed away after a long battle with heart disease and a recent cancer diagnosis while at South County Hospital in Rhode Island in the early morning hours on September 29th, 2025. He was surrounded by his family as he passed away peacefully.

Pete is survived by...