Jane Elizabeth Riley
Dec 26, 2020
Jane Elizabeth Riley, 92, of Wakefield passed away peacefully just after Christmas. She was the beloved daughter of the late Cyril and Gladys (Champlin) Riley. A lifelong resident of South Kingstown, Jane worked as a custodian at URI for 40 years before eventually retiring. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, reading a good book, working on crossword puzzles...
David Allen Witham
Dec 25, 2020
David Allen “Dave” Witham of North Kingstown, RI passed away on December 25, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was 45 years old. Dave is survived by his beloved wife Lori (Cosman) Witham and daughter Harper Adelia; his mother Johanna “Yoka” Witham of Wakefield, RI; sister Melinda Witham of Charlestown, RI; sister Kimberly Witham and brother-in-law Walter Trarbach...
Ellen Therese Valois
Dec 24, 2020
Ellen Therese (Rainville) Valois, 92, of Narragansett, died on Dec. 24, 2020. She was the only child of Alice (Heroux) and Joseph Rainville. She graduated from St. Xavier Catholic High School in Providence. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Louis J. Valois, for 67 years, before his passing in 2018. Together they raised four daughters. Over the...
Robert Edward Costanza
Dec 23, 2020
Robert E. Costanza, 70, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, December 23rd. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Sisson) Costanza for 42 years. Born in Wakefield, he was a son of the late Vincent Edward and Amalia (Signorelli) Costanza. He attended grammar school at St. Francis of Assisi Parish School and graduated from Marianapolis Preparatory High School in Thompson,...
Walter "Pete" Reusch
Dec 23, 2020
Walter “Pete” Reusch, 85, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, December 23rd surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Rogers) Reusch for 58 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Walter A. and Nora A. (Magner) Reusch. Mr. Reusch was the owner of the Peter Reusch CO in Wakefield. In his spare...
Judith A. Wood
Dec 22, 2020
With deep sadness and resolute peace, the family of Judith “Judi” (Williams) Wood announces her quiet passing from this earth on December 22, 2020. The beloved wife and soulmate of 54 years to Stephen Wood, Judi was the cherished mother of Peter Carl Wood and David Michael Wood and the adoring grandmother of Evan Michael Wood, to whom she...
Claude Earl White, Iii
Dec 21, 2020
Claude Earl White III, 83, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 21, 2020. Claude was the son of Claude Earl White, Jr., and Thelma (Seyfarth) White. He was born in Natchez, MS, and grew up in Concordia Parish, LA. Claude graduated from Ferriday High School in Ferriday, LA. After graduation, he enlisted in...
Evelyn Whitford Dyer
Dec 21, 2020
Evelyn Whitford Dyer died peacefully at home on December 21, 2020. After suffering a serious stroke, her family brought her home to the house where she lived for 62 years. She was born on June 18, 1931, to Louis and Mary Ann Gardiner Whitford. She was the youngest of four children. In 1948 she graduated from South Kingstown High...
Peter Charles Foley
Dec 20, 2020
On December 20, 2020, Peter Charles Foley, 34, of Wakefield, Rhode Island passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Peter was born February 4, 1986 in Providence, Rhode Island to Patricia Foley. He grew up in Wakefield and attended Meeting Street School and South Kingstown Schools. In spite of his challenges, Peter had an infectious smile and made everyone...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
