Obituaries

Aug 19, 2025

Ronald Eugene Madison, 82, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at Kent County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Roberta E. Madison and Eugene Madison. A lifelong Rhode Islander, Ronald graduated from South Kingstown High School in 1961 and...

Aug 16, 2025

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.” – Unknown

David Jeffrey Hoffer was one of those people. Everyone who had the honor of knowing Dave, in any capacity , from his 27-year career teaching math, science, and technology to students across...

Aug 15, 2025

Marjory Hass Noon was surrounded by family members when she passed away on August 15, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1929 to Joseph and Marion Hass and spent her early life growing up on the family farm in Rehoboth, Massachusetts.

Marjory was a proud graduate of the Roger Williams School of Nursing. In...

Aug 14, 2025

David Greene, 87, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, leaving a legacy of devotion, faith, and love.

Born in Pawtucket in 1937, David was the son of the late Francis “Frank” E. Greene and Ella M. (Williams) Greene. His journey of service and faith began at Our Lady of Providence Seminary, where he pursued...

Aug 14, 2025

Lawrence “Larry” Dale Webster, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at his home with his loving wife Patsy by his side.

A lifelong resident of Charlestown, R.I., Larry was the devoted son of the late Andrew and Elsa (Schuster) Webster. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Anderson.

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Aug 11, 2025

Louis Melillo beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in his home on August 11, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born on May 8, 1943, in Providence Rhode Island, Lou was a man whose life was marked with kindness, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to his family and to helping others....

Aug 9, 2025

James T. McKenna, 54, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, he was the loving son of the late James J. McKenna and Nancy J. (Dyer) McKenna.

James “Jimmy” grew up in North Providence before moving to Narragansett after high school. Jimmy was always known for his radiant...

Aug 8, 2025

Michaela "Mickey" Rowlett, 78, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Born on September 26, 1946, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Burke) Kennedy. Michaela dedicated many years to her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where her care and dedication touched the...

Aug 7, 2025

Linda Gilmette, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 7th, 2025, at Bayview Rehabilitation at Scalabrini. She was the daughter of the late Mathew and Margaret (Messier) Gilmette.

Linda was a Real Estate Broker for Yorktown Associates, before starting a successful cleaning business. Linda loved spending time with her family and animals. She enjoyed outdoor adventures,...

Aug 4, 2025

Leslie A. Herrick of South Kingstown, Rhode Island passed away surrounded by family on Monday, August 4th, 2025. She was 72. Born in San Diego to Alvin Belcher & Jean Loftis (Kunde), Leslie lived a full life that brought her around the world. The daughter of a Navy seaman, her family was stationed in Navy bases around the world....

Aug 3, 2025

Mary Pauline Capobianco, affectionately known as Pauline, was born on March 31, 1939, in Providence, Rhode Island, to William S. Ellis and Mary Margaret Ratigan. She was the oldest of four sisters — Jeanne, Kathleen, and Helene — and was raised in a close-knit Catholic family rooted in love, humility, and service.

She attended Saint...

Aug 3, 2025

Dean B. Quigley, 63, of South Kingstown passed away on Sunday, August 3rd. Born in South Kingstown, RI on December 19, 1961 to his loving parents, the late Leroy and Janice (LaPlante) Quigley. He was the devoted husband of Deborah (Sherman) Quigley for 42 years.

Dean worked for LeRoy F. Quigley & Sons and George...

Jul 31, 2025

Carolyn Hand Collin, 73, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Katherine (Flannigan) Hand.

Carolyn worked as a psychiatric nurse for over 35 years. She landed her dream job at The Carriage House...

Jul 30, 2025

Joseph C. Meister, Jr., 82, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and great-uncle, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Born on November 9, 1942, in Providence, RI, Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Barbara, and his children, Craig and Cory; devoted sister Kathy McCoy; brothers-in-law...

Jul 29, 2025

Marie C. Judge, beloved mother and grandmother, 84, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Born in Providence on October 10, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Regina (Coppa) D’Ambra, and the sister of the late Francis D’Ambra and Anthony D’Ambra.

Marie Judge was cherished by her family...

Jul 26, 2025

Donald Birch passed away on July 26 at the age of 88. Raised in South Kingstown, he was the son of Nellie and Harry Birch. He was in the Rhode Island national guard and worked at Electric Boat. He later owned and operated a Kirby vacuum business in Westerly, Rhode Island. He enjoyed fishing, country music and dancing to...

Jul 26, 2025

Ernest David Corvese, 69, died at his home in Wakefield on Saturday July 26, 2025. He was the oldest son of the late Ernest Corvese Jr. and Beatrice (Fleutte) Corvese. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy Peterson Corvese, his daughter Kate Noelte and son-in-law Adam of Lilburn GA, and his son Ernest Jeremy (Remy) Corvese...

Jul 25, 2025

Russ Johnson, 93, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. This irreplaceable man left this earth after spending nearly a century as a devoted son, brother, friend, craftsman, SK and Wentworth graduate, architect, inventor, veteran, husband, business owner, gardener, camper, father, uncle, rotarian, hot dogs, beans and johnnycake-enthusiast, father-in-law, grandfather and...

Jul 23, 2025

Evelyn R. Northup of West Kingston, passed away peacefully at the South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab in the early hours on Wednesday, July 23rd.

Born on October 17, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Allene and Alfred Girouard. A 1964 graduate of South Kingstown High School, Evelyn spent many years as the Asst....

Jul 20, 2025

Joan Marie (LaCroix) Wheeler, age 93, passed away on July 20th peacefully, with her daughter by her side. The Lord decided it was time for her to come home.

She was the wife of the late Gale D. Wheeler for 76 yrs. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1931, she was the daughter of the...