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Mary E. Clark

Mary E. Clark

Dec 20, 2020

Mary E. Clark, 63, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday December 20th. She was the wife of the late G. Raymond Clark, Jr., who died in October of this year. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late James and Jane (Jotka) Quinn. She graduated from Central Falls High School where she was an All-State Basketball...

Joan Beverly Carr

Joan Beverly Carr

Dec 19, 2020

Joan Beverly Carr, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. She was the daughter of the late William Henry Eagleson and Alice Eagleson. Although Joan was diagnosed with COVID-19 twice, she remained symptom free and recovered. Over the past few years mild dementia occurred. This strong determined woman always remembered her family and lived life with the utmost...

Alvaro M. Sousa

Alvaro M. Sousa

Dec 19, 2020

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Alvaro M. Sousa on December 19, 2020. He was a loving and devoted father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. We will all miss his presence for the rest of our lives. He was in his 91st year. Born in Cambridge, MA, on January 12, 1930, to Alvaro Sousa Sr....

Sara B.  Purnell

Sara B. Purnell

Dec 19, 2020

Sara B. Purnell, of Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, at South County Hospital in Wakefield, RI. Born in Stillwater, OK on August 2, 1969, she was the beloved daughter of Richard F. Purnell and Elvia E. Purnell. Sara attended South Kingstown High School and the University of Rhode Island. She worked as a psychiatric nurse...

Sheila  Ann Marsh

Sheila Ann Marsh

Dec 17, 2020

Sheila Ann Marsh (Maloney), 64 of Jamestown Rhode Island passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was born July 1, 1956 to Thomas Maloney and Marie Maloney (Ashe). She graduated high school from Cranston West and went on to achieve her CNA‘s license. Sheila worked for South County Nursing and Subacute Center for over...

Doris Wylder Findlay

Doris Wylder Findlay

Dec 16, 2020

Doris Wylder Findlay was born in Saint Louis, Missouri on June 28, 1932. She was the only child of Harold and Etta Wylder. She grew up in North Saint Louis and as a teenager moved to the suburb of Ferguson. She graduated in 1953 from Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in Latin American Studies. Doris excelled in her...

Ronald M. Hey

Ronald M. Hey

Dec 15, 2020

Ronald M. Hey, 88, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Ashton Hey and the late Elizabeth H. (Premo) Hey. He was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Ronald was the owner and president of Jones and Company. Ronald is survived by...

Louis A. Bruno

Louis A. Bruno

Dec 13, 2020

Louis A. Bruno, 77, of Wakefield, RI, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at South County Hospital in Wakefield, Rhode Island. He was born on September 9, 1943 in Providence, Rhode Island and was the son of the late Louis Bruno and Yolanda “Viola” (Scalera) Bruno. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Hunt) Bruno,...

Cora Ellen Richmond

Cora Ellen Richmond

Dec 8, 2020

Cora E Richmond (Carr), 91, of Charlestown, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She was the wife of the late Harold F. Richmond. Born in South Kingstown, the daughter of the late Orin and Lillian (Rose) Carr. She was a school bus monitor for the Chariho School system for many years before retiring. She was loved by her...

Peter V. Dierauf

Peter V. Dierauf

Dec 6, 2020

Peter Veit Dierauf, 73, of Wakefield, RI died peacefully at home on December 6th. He was born July 16, 1947 to Frank Dierauf, Jr. and Julia K. Dierauf. The son of a career army officer, Peter grew up in and around various posts in Okinawa, Germany, Kentucky and Florida. He began high school in South Kingstown, RI while his...

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Dec 6, 2020

Well, I finally did it. If you’re reading this, it is because my time here is done. I have moved on to greener pastures. Surrounded by the love of family and friends, I passed away in the early morning hours of December 6th. Only son of Eliot and Mary Taylor, I leave behind my loving wife Penny, my son...

Lillian A. Wheeler

Lillian A. Wheeler

Dec 5, 2020

Lillian A. Wheeler, 103, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at the South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Wheeler. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey on February 8, 1917. She was the daughter of the late Samuel O. Rush and Leona (Mattell) Rush. Lillian attended Averett (College)...

Patricia May Price

Patricia May Price

Dec 5, 2020

Patricia “Patty P” Price, 72, of Warwick, entered Heaven’s gates on December 5, 2020. She was the wife of the late Thomas Price. Pat enjoyed playing bingo, spoiling her grandkids, reading, eating at Cracker Barrel, and adoring her two cats. She is survived by four children Kelly Harvey, Buffy LaBoeuf, Jodi Costantino, and Tommy Price; seven grandchildren and three...

Daniel Leo Morrissey, Jr.

Daniel Leo Morrissey, Jr.

Dec 3, 2020

Daniel Leo Morrissey, Jr. 93, of Green Hill passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Estelle (Alukonis) Morrissey, with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage. Born in Providence, RI on May 15, 1927, Dan was the son of the late Dr. Daniel Leo and Rosalind (Beagan) Morrissey....

Denise Annette Allen

Denise Annette Allen

Nov 30, 2020

Denise Allen, 69, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was the beloved wife of John Allen. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Marie Picard. Besides her husband, John, Denise is survived by her children, Jennifer Schell and her husband Matthew, Jesse Allen and his wife Pirada and their children,...

Joseph Jacome, Iii

Joseph Jacome, Iii

Nov 30, 2020

Joseph Jacome, III died unexpectedly at Westerly Hospital on November 30, 2020. The son of Joseph Jacome, Jr. and Michelle DaPonte Saslow, Joseph was born in Providence on March 12, 1989. Besides his loving parents and step-father William Saslow, he leaves his loving wife, Amanda O’Meara, his children, Kayden Michael and Joselyn Marie, his step-son, Devin Ahern, his brother...

Gloria J. Holloway

Gloria J. Holloway

Nov 27, 2020

Gloria J. Holloway, 73, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, November 27th. She was the beloved wife of Elwin I. Holloway. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late James H. and Margaret (Boisvert) Stringer. Mrs. Holloway was employed by the State of Rhode Island as a Group Home Supervisor, retiring in 2006 after 28 years. She...

Edward P. Mccool

Edward P. Mccool

Nov 25, 2020

Edward P. McCool, 97, passed away November 25th. Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late John and Annie (Jackowitz) McCool. He was educated at LaSalle Academy and Manhattan College. He served in the 12th Army Group in Europe during WWII and was employed by Equifax in offices in Anchorage, Alaska and Providence. He was a...

Nicholas Picchione, Ii

Nicholas Picchione, Ii

Nov 25, 2020

Nicholas Picchione, II, 66, long time resident of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on 11/25. He was the beloved husband of Gail Picchione. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicholas E. and Ann O. Picchione. He is survived by stepson Brian Martin (Melissa), granddaughters Brianna & Hayli. Sisters Deb...

Paula Ann Fiore

Paula Ann Fiore

Nov 24, 2020

Paula Ann Fiore, 68, of South Kingstown passed away on November 24, 2020 at her family home in Peace Dale following a long and debilitating illness. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Anne (Schiano) Fiore. She leaves behind her sisters, Lisa (Nick Finamore), Anita (David Antonelli), her brothers, Roland, and Anthony (Chris); her...

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