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Daniel E. Smith
Jul 14, 2020
Daniel E. Smith, 72, of West Kingston, R.I., passed away on July 14, 2020, after a long battle with ALS. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Grosch) Smith, his sisters Donna Ryan and Sylvia Delaney, his children David Smith of Bethesda, MD, Karen Robins of Spotsylvania, VA, Charles Smith of Greenville,...
Constance Yvonne Hazard
Jul 13, 2020
Constance Yvonne (Yancey) Hazard of Peace Dale, RI passed peacefully on July 13, 2020 at the age of 83. Constance, often lovingly referred to as Nana or Miss Connie, was born on December 26th, 1936 in Norfolk, VA to Ruth Elizabeth Minnis Yancey and Eddie Marshall Yancey. Constance, second born of 8 children, was sister to Eddie Yancey Jr.,...
Arthur "Buzzy" Everett Perry, Iii
Jul 11, 2020
Arthur “Buzzy” Everett Perry III., 61, of South Kingstown, RI and Chicopee, MA, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at home. He was the son of the late Arthur Everett Perry and Frances Elizabeth (Robinson) Perry. Mr. Perry worked in the restaurant business as a renowned chef for many years, notably George’s Restaurant in Galilee, RI. He was the...
David "Dave" L. Pellett
Jul 11, 2020
David "Dave" L. Pellett of Narragansett died July 11, 2020 at home after a long illness. His grandfather, the Rev. Carlyle Summerbell called this "man's greatest adventure". David was born in Hudson, a small town in Iowa. Growing up the population was approximately 500 with his graduation class numbering 16. David along with his older brother Franklin C. Pellett...
Vincent Cody
Jul 10, 2020
Vincent A. Cody (81) of Narragansett, RI and Fort Myers Beach, FL, passed away peacefully at home with his family present on July 10, 2020. Vincent was born in Staten Island, NY on July 14, 1938. Besides his wife of 56 years, Maureen, he is survived by his children Michael Cody (Sopa) of La Puente, CA; Cecilia Tyrell (Steve)...
Gary T. Boden
Jul 7, 2020
Gary Thomas Boden, 68, of Exeter, passed away Tuesday, July 7th. He was the beloved husband of Gayle L. Frederick-Boden Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Herbert H., Jr. and Carolyn (Strealdorf) Boden. Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter Katherine L. Boden of Exeter; a sister Carol M. Mania and her husband...
Cheryl Ann Marcucci Maine
Jul 7, 2020
Cheryl Ann Marcucci Maine left for heaven on July 7, 2020 from complications of a rare neurological disorder called corticobasal degeneration. She bore this debilitating disorder and its symptoms for several years with an abundance of grace, good humor, practicality, and humility. She was the adored wife of Arthur H. Maine for more than 41 years. Cheryl was born...
Martin A. Mcsally
Jul 1, 2020
Martin A. McSally, 58, of North Smithfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was the husband of Jane (Plasse) McSally, the son of Eleanor (Taft) McSally and the late Bernard F. McSally. Besides his wife, Jane, he is survived by his daughter, Amanda of Crockett, California and sons, Matthew and Andrew. He also leaves his brother, Mark...
Robert A. Warner, Jr.
Jun 30, 2020
Robert A. Warner, Jr, 76, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at home. He was the husband of Jeanne L. (Townsend) Warner for 53 years. Born in South Kingstown he was the son of the late Robert A. Warner, Sr. and Beatrice (Houde) Warner. Mr. Warner was an auto body repair manager for Don Panciera Chevrolet,...
Yardley L. Norman
Jun 27, 2020
Yardley L Norman, 60, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Yardley worked at the University of Rhode Island for 37 years where he was a Lands and Grounds Supervisor until his retirement in August 2017. Yardley was a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend with a contagious smile and...
Holly Sue Siart-Warner
Jun 26, 2020
Holly Sue Siart-Warner, 45, of North Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 26th. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of David and Debra (Andrew) Siart of Wakefield. Holly has been employed for the Head Start Program in Rhode Island for the past 12 years, and she loved going to work every day to work with the children...
Barbara B. Yuells
Jun 26, 2020
Barbara B. Yuells, 97, of Matunuck, passed away Friday June 26, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Rev. E. John Yuells, to whom she was married for 62 years. Born in Hartford, CT, she was a daughter of the late John and Rachel (Patterson) Benson. She will be remembered as a kind, peaceful, Christian, and loving...
William L. Stedman
Jun 26, 2020
William L. Stedman, Sr. 87 of Richmond, Rhode Island, passed away Friday, June 26th 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeanne E. (Langdon) Stedman. Born in Wilson, New York. William was the son of the late Harold and Ruth (Mudge) Stedman. He served honorably in The United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He is...
John Hamill
Jun 25, 2020
John Hamill, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 in Gainesville, Florida. John was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to Cornelius and Julia (Yoment) Hamill on September 25, 1940. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, veteran, teacher, and coach. John taught social studies in West Warwick for 29 years. After his retirement, he mentored student teachers at...
Sally Ann Poland
Jun 24, 2020
Sally Ann Poland, 69, of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday. She was the wife of the late John R. “Jack” Poland. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Curtis A., Sr. and Jeanne (Laity) Eaton. She is survived by three children Justin Poland and his wife Danielle of Richmond, Ashley Turner and her husband Brian of...
Andrea Sauro Manchette
Jun 21, 2020
Andrea Sauro Manchette, 54, of Saunderstown, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer that she never let stop her. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Michael D. Manchette for 21 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Joyce (Torrice) Sauro...
Nancy A. Sherman
Jun 20, 2020
Nancy A. Sherman, 83, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 20th, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Sherman. Born in North Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Robert H. and Emma R. (Hawkins) Rogers. Mrs. Sherman was the Co-Founder and owner with her late husband...
Marilyn T. Browning
Jun 20, 2020
Marilyn T. Browning, 68, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 20th. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Lester S., Sr. and Dorothy (Tucker) Browning. She is survived by a brother, Barry Hale Browning and his wife Ann of Hickory, NC; and a nephew, Kent Charles Browning. She was the sister of the...
Gail Ann Godek
Jun 19, 2020
Gail A. Godek, 78, formerly of Wakefield, passed away at home Friday June 19th. She was the beloved wife of Joseph W. Godek (Ret. MGYSGT, USMC) for 57 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John T. and Mary (Quinlan) Mullen. Besides her husband, she is survived by three children Joseph P. Godek of Kansas,...
Steven Michael Skuce
Jun 18, 2020
Steven M. Skuce, 52, born and bred of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at South County Hospital, after a six-year battle fighting cancer. He is survived by his loving partner Dawn Russian and was the proud father of Chandra Skuce, both residents of Wakefield. Steve was the beloved son of Leah Skuce and the late Stephen Skuce, both of Wakefield...
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