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Cynthia  Ann Adams

Cynthia Ann Adams

Sep 17, 2020

Cynthia Ann Adams, RN,76, of North Kingstown, passed away Thursday. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Charles R. and Maria Drowne. Mrs. Adams was a Certified Addictions Nurse and was employed by High Point and SStar. She took her profession seriously and was relentless in her dedication to her patients. In her spare time she...

Richard Tuoni

Richard Tuoni

Sep 17, 2020

Richard Tuoni of West Kingston, Rhode Island died at home on September 17, 2020. He was born in Philadelphia on May 25, 1935 to Thomas and Esther Tuoni. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his 3 sisters – Lillian Di Cola, Florence Menser and Nancy Tuoni, and his brother Thomas Tuoni. He is survived by his...

Paul Adelard Theroux

Paul Adelard Theroux

Sep 16, 2020

Rev. Deacon Paul A. Theroux, 85, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at Kent Hospital with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. He was the husband of Geraldine “Gerry” (Boucher) Theroux for 64 years. Born in Woonsocket, the son of the late Adelard and Mary (DesBiens) Theroux. He was a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of...

Jeremy Donald Stefano

Jeremy Donald Stefano

Sep 16, 2020

Jeremy Stefano, 47, of South Kingstown, passed away on September 16, 2020. He was the son of Margaret McGovern and the late Thomas Stefano. Jeremy was a long time commercial fisherman prior to doing construction work in recent years. Besides his mother, he is survived by his long time partner Tara Church, his sister Michaela Stefano and her children,...

Wallace H. Henshaw

Wallace H. Henshaw

Sep 15, 2020

Wallace H. Henshaw, Jr., 92, of Green Hill, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday September 15th. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan (Brister) Henshaw. Born in Hartford, CT, he was a son of the late Wallace H., Sr. and Hope (Matthewson) Henshaw.He was a graduate of Brown University. Mr. Henshaw was employed by General Electric...

Marilyn T. Hamilton

Marilyn T. Hamilton

Sep 15, 2020

Marilyn T. Hamilton, 84, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully Tuesday at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles “Jack” Hamilton, Jr., to whom she was married for 60 years. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Walter L. and Theresa V. (Cosgrove) McNulty. Her father was the...

Camille J. Martini

Camille J. Martini

Sep 14, 2020

Camille J. (Gizzarelli) Martini, 81, of South Kingstown, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. She was greeted by her late husband George, her parents, Edward and Marie Gizzarelli and her beloved sister, Dolores. Please join us at a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 18. 2020 at 10am in St. Veronica Chapel, 1035 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett,...

David H. Garner

David H. Garner

Sep 14, 2020

David H. Garner, 60, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 14th. Born in Westerly, he was a son of Mary Iris (Scully) Garner of Charlestown and the late William J. Garner, and he graduated from Chariho High School in 1978. Mr. Garner was currently employed by SmithCo Oil in Wakefield. He was an antique car enthusiast, enjoyed...

Norman G. Champlin

Norman G. Champlin

Sep 12, 2020

Norman G. Champlin, 84, of South Kingstown, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Born on August 6, 1936, in Slocum, Rhode Island. He was the son of the late Harold and Bernice (Holmes) Champlin. He worked as a fabricator at Electric Boat for many years and enjoyed genealogy. He is survived by his sister, Janet Traynor and her...

Andrea Marie Massini

Andrea Marie Massini

Sep 11, 2020

Andrea Marie Massini, 59, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with Cancer. Born on June 13th, 1962 in Meriden, Connecticut she was the daughter of Joseph Massini and the late Katherine (Sackett) Massini and the sister of Peter Massini. Andrea was a known for her quick wit, her infectious smile and her...

Beatrice Anne Browning Parker

Beatrice Anne Browning Parker

Sep 8, 2020

Beatrice Anne Browning Parker, 94, died of Covid-19 on September 8 during the recent outbreak of the virus at Brookdale South Bay, in South Kingstown, RI. She was born in Wakefield, RI on January 22, 1926, the daughter of the late Mary Williams Browning and the late Dr. Harold W. Browning. She was the sister of the late Harold...

Janet F. Cahoone

Janet F. Cahoone

Sep 7, 2020

Janet (Fraleigh) Cahoone, 59, of Wakefield passed away on September 7, 2020. She was the daughter of John B. Fraleigh and the late Eleanor (Sharpe) Fraleigh. In addition to her father John, she leaves behind her 4 siblings Peter Willcox, Joan Arnold, Susan Davis, and Robert Fraleigh, her beloved husband of 32 years Wayne T. Cahoone Sr., their son...

Eric L. Slader

Eric L. Slader

Sep 5, 2020

Eric L. Slader, Sr., 81, of Kingston, passed away Saturday September 5th. He was the companion of Jacky Leggo for the past 15 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Carl and Estelle (Weber) Slader. Mr. Slader was a career United States Air Force Officer. He began his career as a B47 Bomber Navigator. During...

Lois  P. Lewis

Lois P. Lewis

Sep 4, 2020

Lois P. (Mulvaney) Lewis, 86, of South Kingstown, passed away on September 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward L. Lewis for 60 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margretta (Cyr) Mulvaney and the youngest of 12. Lois was a graduate of St. Joseph's Nursing School. She worked...

Barbara A. Hackey

Barbara A. Hackey

Sep 4, 2020

Barbara A. Hackey, 90, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4th. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick W. Hackey, Jr. Born at South County Hospital in Wakefield, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Emma (Tourgee) Bristow. She was a lifelong resident of South Kingstown. Barbara’s life was defined by caring for...

James Main

James Main

Sep 3, 2020

James Main, 76, of Wakefield, died Thursday at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Laura J. (Zbacnik) Main. Born in Westerly, he was a son of the late George R. and Anne H. (Finnie) Main. Mr. Main was a commercial fisherman. He enjoyed hunting and was very active in the South Kingstown Elks Lodge, where he...

Ralph Perry Guy

Ralph Perry Guy

Sep 3, 2020

Ralph P. Guy, 84, of Narragansett, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was the husband of Anne Marie (Angrisani) Guy for 60 years. Born in Johnston he was the son of the late Harry and Elsie (Colwell) Guy. He lived in Johnston before moving to Narragansett in 1960. Ralph was a Sr. Buyer for Posi-Seal/Fisher...

William "Bill" Lockett, Jr.

William "Bill" Lockett, Jr.

Sep 3, 2020

William “Bill” Lockett Jr., innovator, athlete, charmer, beloved husband and patriarch died on September 3, 2020. He was 98. Bill graduated Lafayette College in 1948 with the highest honor: the George Wharton Pepper Prize, awarded since 1923 to a student who most exemplifies the values of Lafayette. Bill was a multisport varsity athlete, a high academic scholar, and an...

Patricia Ann Cox

Patricia Ann Cox

Sep 2, 2020

Patricia Ann Cox, 81 of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Born in Middletown, New York, Pat met and married her true love, the late David Cox. They spent 62 cherished years raising three children and loving the life they had built together. Pat started her married life in...

Robert  Orville Richardson

Robert Orville Richardson

Aug 30, 2020

Richardson, Robert O, 81, of Peace Dale, RI died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 30th. He was happily married for 47 years to his best friend, Marianna Freeman Richardson. He was the father of Kelly and Corey (Anne) Richardson, both of New Mexico, Maureen Webb (Earl David) of London, England, Aspen Javery of Wakefield, RI, and Jesse Richardson...

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