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William F. Jeffrey

William F. Jeffrey

Sep 27, 2020

William F. Jeffrey, 70, passed away at home in Wakefield with his wife by his side. He was born August 27, 1950, in Providence, the son of the late Harvey and Angela (Pascone) Jeffrey. For 25 years he was the beloved husband of Pamella J. (Hawksley) Jeffrey and together they traveled, raised cattle, cared for children and cherished the...

Stephen Laputz

Stephen Laputz

Sep 27, 2020

Stephen Laputz, 95 of Narragansett, RI, formerly of Ledyard, CT, passed away Sunday September 27, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Virginia (Gray) Laputz for 67 years. Born in Waterford, CT, he was the son of the late Kiril and Barbara (Thier) Laputz. Besides his wife he is survived by two children Lori Henry and her husband Gary...

Jane E.  Genereux

Jane E. Genereux

Sep 26, 2020

Jane E. (Fontaine) Genereux, 80, of South Kingstown passed away on September 26, 2020, surrounded by her five loving children. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret (Sharpe) Fontaine. She earned her Bachelor of Education degree at Rhode Island College and her Master's degree at St. Mary's University of Minnesota. She was an...

Helen Mae Albanese

Helen Mae Albanese

Sep 24, 2020

Helen Mae Albanese, 85, of Charlestown, RI formerly of Watertown, CT passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2020, after a short illness. She was the widow of Nicholas F. Albanese. She was born in Waterbury, CT on May 21, 1935, the daughter of Theodore and Florence (Lackey) Greatorex. She lived in Watertown, CT before moving to Charlestown, RI in...

Kenneth N. Fairweather

Kenneth N. Fairweather

Sep 23, 2020

On Wednesday September 23rd 2020, Kenneth N. Fairweather passed away at the age of 87 at Westerly Hospital. Ken was born August 29th 1933 in South Kingstown, RI to Kenneth N. Fairweather and Angeline A. Perry. Ken was supported by Perspectives Corporation and attended the PACE Adult Day Center of Westerly. Ken loved life - he was overjoyed and...

Pauline  Frances Webb

Pauline Frances Webb

Sep 21, 2020

Pauline Frances Webb (Maciag), 85, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away on September 21st, 2020. The daughter of the late Edward and Victoria Maciag, she was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. She was blessed by and devoted to her children, Janice Webb, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, Donna Webb-Pierson (son-in-law Michael Pierson) of Wakefield, Rhode Island, Michael Webb...

Joshua Angkea Martin

Joshua Angkea Martin

Sep 21, 2020

Joshua Angkea Martin, 18, of Narragansett, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 21, 2020. He was born in Kompong Thom, Cambodia. He came to his forever home in December of 2003 and attended the Narragansett public schools. He graduated Narragansett High School this spring and was planning on attending the New England Institute of Technology in the fall. Joshua...

Carolyn A. Murphy

Carolyn A. Murphy

Sep 21, 2020

Carolyn A. Murphy, 90, a resident at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab and previously a resident of New London, NH, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020. Born in Jamaica, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Naldrett) Leith. She is survived by her sons, Robert Murphy and his wife Kati of Charlestown...

Faith Elizabeth Burrell

Faith Elizabeth Burrell

Sep 20, 2020

FAITH ELIZABETH (BROWN) BURRELL, 78, of Bradford, Rhode Island, passed peacefully into the Spirit World late on the evening of September 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Faith was born on May 7, 1942 in Westerly, Rhode Island, to the late Raymond O Sr. and late Myra D. (Brown) Brown. Legally blind since age 16, Faith managed to...

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...

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