Obituaries

Sep 28, 2025

Alfred E. Marsocci, better known as Noxie, died on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine A. (Marchand) Marsocci and revered father of Karen Lee (Marsocci) Deslauriers and son in law Robert N. Deslauriers, Jr. Gerri and Noxie were married for sixty two wonderful years. Born in West Warwick, he was the son of Samuel...

Sep 26, 2025

William (Bill, Willy) Lee Ainsworth, 79, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of his wife, Marie Ainsworth (Lass), and his family who adored him. Born to James Ainsworth and Carolyn Ainsworth (Robbins).

He was a proud Navy Veteran and loved to tell stories about...

Sep 26, 2025

June Marcella (Balcon) Walberg passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26th. She leaves behind her beloved family: daughter Kristin Urbach, son Stephen Walberg and his wife Kelley, and her cherished grandchildren Kayleen Walberg, Riley Walberg, Kelsey Urbach, and Kallie Urbach; along with a devoted extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Milt Walberg.

Sep 25, 2025

Hugh Graham Nye was born on September 2, 1937 in Wakefield, RI to Kenneth and Dawn (Pipes) Nye. An only child, he attended Wakefield Elementary School and South Kingstown High School graduating in 1956. He is survived by his wife Jacqui (Bilodeau) Nye, daughters Rebecca and Katharine Nye, grandson Miguel Nye, and step-children Vivian and Colin Sutherland.

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Sep 24, 2025

Catherine (Kay) Watts Johnson, born Catherine Packer Mack on November 8, 1945, in Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, step-mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend.

Kay was the matriarch of her family, and what we affectionately call the...

Sep 23, 2025

Karen Ann Holland, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in her hometown of Wakefield, RI.

Born on September 3, 1938, at South County Hospital, she was the beloved wife of Dr. William R. Holland, who predeceased her...

Sep 21, 2025

John William Hall, 75 of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI.

Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late John Laurence and Gertrude (Toth) Hall.

John worked in the telecommunications industry for over 30 years. He...

Sep 20, 2025

With unshakable strength and a heart that gave endlessly, Tina Renee Perry lived a life of love, resilience, and devotion. She was born on November 9th, 1963, and after a courageous battle that began in February 2022, she passed on September 20th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Tina was a...

Sep 19, 2025

Diane Marie (Spirito) Rielly, 62, passed away at home surrounded by her loving husband and son on Friday, September 19th, 2025 after a courageous battle with breast cancer and Leptomeningeal Disease.

Diane was born on June 23, 1963 in Providence, Rhode Island and was the daughter of the late Frank J. Spirito, Sr. of Wakefield...

Sep 18, 2025

Thomas E. Russell, 80, of Port Charlotte, FL and Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully, with his loving wife of 55 years and daughter by his side, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The son of the late Leo Joseph and Margaret Conley Russell, Tom grew up in Gasport, NY where he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. He graduated...

Sep 16, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Bergeron, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, mother-in-law and friend, who left us at the age of 83. Carol passed away on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on July 19th, 1942, in Providence, R.I., Carol...

Sep 14, 2025

Jane Frances Farrell McCarthy died peacefully at her home in Narragansett, RI surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Gerald Michael McCarthy; three daughters, Mary Elizabeth McCarthy-Tiella (Gino Tiella) of Henniker, NH, Eileen McCarthy of West Hartford, CT, Kate McCarthy (Jeremy Bond) of West Hartford, CT;...

Sep 12, 2025

Joan E. Burke, of East Greenwich, RI, died September 12, 2025. Born in New York, New York, she was the daughter of the late Raymond H. Markey and Thelma (Howlett) Markey. She grew up in the Inwood section of Manhattan and graduated from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School and The Academy of the Sacred Heart of Mary (SHM)....

Sep 11, 2025

Dr. Norman A. Campbell, 89, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 in Warwick, Rhode Island. Son of the late Norman H. and Victoria (Moussally) Campbell. He is survived by his wife Mary (Hodde) of 68 years, 3 children, Debra Rugg and her husband John, Linda Carver and her husband Robert, and Michael Campbell and his...

Sep 10, 2025

Dr. William R. Holland, 87, of South Kingstown, former Rhode Island Commissioner of Higher Education, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Bill was the son of the late William H. Holland and Elizabeth (Dinosnie) Holland. He leaves his beloved wife, of 65 years, Karen, son Kevin and his wife Jennifer; daughter, Kathleen Meringolo and husband, Richard; and son Steven...

Sep 8, 2025

Eileen Degnan, 92, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully Monday September 8th. She was the beloved wife of Joseph R. Degnan, Sr., for 65 years.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Justin and Mary (Alger) Brodie.

Mrs. Degnan taught 2nd Grade at St Augustine School in Providence for...

Sep 7, 2025

Robert Eugene Atkinson Jr, 77, of Wakefield passed away at his home peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 7th, 2025.

He was born in Providence, RI, son of the late Robert E. Atkinson and Theresa (Davey). He was the beloved Husband to Deborah Anne (Renehan) for 54 years.

Bob served...

Sep 2, 2025

Dorothy Marciniak passed away at home on September 2, 2025. She was born May 9, 1941 in St. Mary’s, PA to Edward Krug and Clara Hasselman.

Dorothy married her husband, the late Dr. Francis Marciniak, in 1962. They raised three children together in Cumberland, RI. During that time, Dorothy was not only a devoted wife...

Aug 28, 2025

Richard A. Williams died peacefully on August 28, 2025. Richard taught in the Manchester, Connecticut public school system and coached at Manchester High School and Manchester Community College. He also taught in South Kingstown, Rhode Island and Exeter, Rhode Island.

Richard is survived by his wife Marilyn, three children, two stepchildren and five grandchildren.

Aug 26, 2025

Philip Duane Lee, 68, of Charlestown passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born in Wakefield, RI, son of the late Frank C. Lee Jr and Dorothy (Tucker) Lee. He was the beloved partner of Brenda Hurst.

Phil worked and dedicated over 40 years at Electric Boat, where he became a valued and...