Thomas Dominick Morin
Jan 9, 2021
Thomas Dominick Morin, of Kingston RI, passed away on January, 9, 2021 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Professor Morin was born August 30, 1938 in Hoboken, NJ. He was the son of the late Anthony and Ann Redjo Morin. He was a professor at the University of Rhode Island for over 45 years. He received his...
Jeffrey James Bouchard
Jan 9, 2021
In 1986, Jeff entered this world as a unique and special spirit, with many fine gifts including endearing looks, charisma, an extraordinary sensitive and kind nature, intelligence, awareness, athletic ability and artistic talents. Beginning as a small child, people were drawn to and touched by him, and would feel good just to know him, especially those who had an...
Todd Michael Evans
Jan 8, 2021
Todd “Budda” Evans, 57, of Narragansett, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Charles Bill Evans and Mary (Martella) Evans. When Todd was younger, he worked at the family-owned Evans Market. He then went on to work for the Town of South Kingstown Parks and Recreation Department...
Margaret E. Caswell
Jan 8, 2021
Margaret E. Caswell, 83, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was the beloved wife of James H. Caswell Jr. and they were married for 60 wonderful years. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Mervin H. and Mary (Harvey) Browning. Margaret was a graduate of South Kingstown High School and Baptist...
Donley Rex Taft
Jan 7, 2021
Donley (Don) R. Taft of South Kingstown RI passed away on January 7th 2021. He is survived by Judith A. (Pouliot) Taft, the love of his life and wife of 53 years. Don was born in 1934 in South County Hospital to Herbert F. Taft and Dorothy C. (Coman) Taft. He lived in South County his entire life and...
Patricia Donna Morrison
Jan 6, 2021
Patricia D. Morrison, (Arditti), 79, of Stratford, CT and Narragansett, RI, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at home in Narragansett. She was the wife of William N. Morrison for 53 years. Born in Great Britain, the daughter of the late Frank and Olivia (Caroll) Arditti. Patricia and Bill met in London while Bill was serving in the...
Gertrude P. Grinnell
Jan 4, 2021
Gertrude "Trudy" (Perkins) Anderson-Grinnell, age 94, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away at her home earlier this year. A daughter of the late Gladys (Hutchins) and Donald Hodge Perkins, she spent her youth in South Kingstown, moving to Florida 11 years ago. She was a graduate of South Kingstown High School, Class of 1945 and Roger Williams College, Class...
Michael Leo Lapisky
Jan 4, 2021
Michael Lapisky, 76, of Narragansett, R.I. passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Susan (DeMagistris) Lapisky. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael & Mary Lapisky and the brother of the late John Lapisky. Michael was part of a large and loving family including...
Stephen M. Maroney, Jr
Jan 3, 2021
Stephen M. Maroney, Jr., 76, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, January 3rd. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Stephen M., Sr. and Dorothy (Finucane) Maroney. Mr. Maroney was employed by the Plumbers Union Local 51 for 54 years. After retiring, he enjoyed landscaping and working in his garden. He is survived by two children Stephen...
Kathleen Mclaughlin O'Neil
Jan 3, 2021
Kathleen (McLaughlin) O’Neil, 67, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Michael O’Neil. Kathleen was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Barbara McLaughlin. Kate was born in Providence, moved to Matunuck as a teen, and then moved to Jamestown when she married the love of her life, Mike O’Neil. Kate was...
Dennis V. Hazard
Jan 3, 2021
Dennis V. Hazard 74, passed away Sunday Jan. 3, 2021. Dennis is survived by his wife Marcia Hazard, his son Marshall Hazard, his two daughter’s Portia Wilkins, Erica Olczak, his brother Lawrence N. Hazard Jr., 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dennis, a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, was proud to work at the Mashantucket Pequot museum as...
Br. Loreto Anthony Scotto, Fsc
Jan 2, 2021
Br. Loreto Anthony Scotto, FSC, 86, of Christian Brothers Center Narragansett, Rhode Island, died on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Br. Loreto Anthony was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 7, 1934. He was the son of the late Dominic and Anna (Mennella) Scotto. He is survived by his sisters Leticia (Lee) Scotto and Marie Scotto and his nieces...
Thomas Angelo Pullano
Dec 31, 2020
Thomas Angelo Pullano, 75, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away on December 31st after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Tom was born in Providence to Arthur and Yolanda (Igliozzi) Pullano. He received his undergraduate degree from Northwest Missouri State University, and received a Masters degree from Providence College. He went on to work in the Providence school system...
Wendy Suzanne Johnson
Dec 31, 2020
Wendy Suzanne Johnson, 70, of Wakefield, peacefully passed away with her husband by her side on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at South County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Paul Johnson. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late William I. and Dorothy (Wilson) Jeffers. Wendy’s passion in life was caring for others who could not...
Edward Barber
Dec 29, 2020
Edward Barber III “Pico” of Ashaway, RI passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the age of 59. He was the husband of Laguana (Perry) Barber for 38 years. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Edward Barber and Inez (Ramsey) Barber. He was a father to...
Jean A. O'Neill
Dec 28, 2020
Jean Ann (Carlson) O’Neill, 88 of Narragansett, passed away in the early morning hours of December 28, 2020, with her family by her side, and memories of a life well-lived in her heart. While her official cause of death will be listed as metastatic lung cancer, the truth is that she left us because she had done it all...
Michael Tarasevich
Dec 27, 2020
Michael Tarasevich III, 65, of South Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly at home Sunday, December 27. Born in Glen Cove, New York, he was the son of Michael Tarasevich, Jr. and the late Margaret (Peg) M. (Monahan) Tarasevich. He attended the University of Rhode Island earning his Bachelor of Science in Geology. Michael grew up in Bayville, NY graduating from...
Dustin Wayne Champlin
Dec 26, 2020
On Saturday, December 26, 2020, Dustin W. Champlin, 49, of Narragansett, Rhode Island passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. Dustin was born August 23, 1971 in Wakefield, RI to Douglas W. Champlin and the late Donna D. (Brown) Champlin. He was raised in Narragansett and was a graduate of Narragansett High School. A member...
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...
