Mary A. Deluise
Mar 17, 2020
Mary A. DeLuise, 87, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. She was the wife of the late Frank J. DeLuise, to whom she was married for 65 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Ruth (Rooney) Appleby. She was the sister of the late James, William, and Robert Appleby. With sensitivity,...
Peter Robinson "Rob" Clark
Mar 17, 2020
Peter Robinson “Rob” Clark passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2020, at home. He was born on October 3, 1967, in Providence, RI, to the late Richard Perry Clark and his wife Patricia Anne (Rogler) Clark. He graduated from Rocky Hill School in 1986 and spent a year as an exchange student in the Canary Islands, where he had...
Harry B. Tucker
Mar 15, 2020
Harry B. Tucker, 86, of Kingston, passed away Sunday. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Cook) Tucker for 60 years. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late James and Anna (Fisher) Tucker. Mr. Tucker was employed by Kenyon Piece & Dye Works for 43 years, retiring in 1995, and he also had been employed...
Janice Browning
Mar 14, 2020
Janice Browning, 77, formerly of Narragansett, passed away Saturday. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Lillian (Ledberg) ODonnell. Mrs. Browning was a commercial fisherman and was one of the first females to hold a Captains license. She is survived by a son and his wife, Michael and Kerry Browning of Ledyard, CT; three...
Peter Manning
Mar 13, 2020
Peter Manning (a.k.a. Bubba) a Contractor and Partner in T.F. Manning Builders, surfer, artist, music lover and health nut died on March 13, 2020. Peter was a loving husband, father, brother, son-in-law, uncle, and devoted friend. He was the 4th child of Barbara and Thomas Manning. His sisters-Jean Albert and Laure Manning called him Peter Potomus and loved to...
Gilbert E. Lavallee
Mar 13, 2020
Gilbert E. Lavallee, 83, of Hope Valley, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. He was the husband of Beverly S. (Seaver) Lavallee for 58 years. Born in East Providence, the son of the late Edward M. and Martha E. (Roger) Lavallee. Gilbert was a Fleet Account Executive for General Motors Corp. for many years before retiring. He was...
Matthew Paul Bianchi
Mar 11, 2020
Matthew Paul Bianchi, 71, of Narragansett, passed away Wednesday, March 11th. He was the beloved husband of Michele (Texler) Bianchi for 46 years. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the youngest of 13 children to Annibele and Marie Bianchi of Luca, Italy. Mr. Bianchi was a Master Builder and artist. He retired to Narragansett 4 years ago, after living...
Lisa Ann French
Mar 9, 2020
Lisa A. French (Mead), 62, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2020, at home. She was the wife of Timothy J. French for 29 years. Born in Danbury, CT, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Dolores (Meyer) Mead. Lisa was a secretary at the Narragansett Pier Middle School for many years. The only...
Eleanor Grace Sharpe Fraleigh
Mar 9, 2020
Eleanor Grace Sharpe Fraleigh, 91, of Narragansett, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was the beloved wife of John Blackmon Fraleigh for 61 years. Born in Bridgewater, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Myrtle (Glover) Sharpe. Mrs. Fraleigh was a skilled downhill skier. She won many medals and awards and also placed as...
Benjamin Daniel Bernard
Mar 8, 2020
Benjamin Daniel Bernard, 20, of South Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the son of Danielle Bernard of South Kingstown and Benjamin Lister. We are all broken-hearted by his loss. Benjamin loved life and lived it to the fullest, loved living on the edge! He loved his friends and family. He...
Robert Thomas Reed
Mar 6, 2020
Robert Thomas Reed, 71, of South Kingstown, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Blais) Reed. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Morris and Ellen Reed. Mr. Reed worked as a mechanic for many years. He will be reunited with his beloved wife Ruth and his...
Adam M. Cafferty
Mar 5, 2020
Adam M. Cafferty, 30, of West Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Born in Warwick, he was the beloved son of Kelly Lamy and her partner Chris Joy, and the late Michael Cafferty. Adam was a graduate of South Kingstown High School and attended CCRI. Adam had a love for fishing, whether it was for fun...
Arthur George Thompson
Mar 4, 2020
Arthur George Thompson passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 4. He was preceded by his wife of 66 years, Alice. He leaves behind their four children Wayne (Dianne), Barbara (Bill), Roy (Maureen), and Gary (Victoria). Family was everything to George! He was the quintessential baby holder and loved nothing more than spending time with, and doting on, his seven grandchildren...
Ludger Louis Daigle
Mar 2, 2020
Ludger Louis "Keck" Daigle passed away after a short illness March 2, 2020 at his most recent residence in Wakefield, Rl. Louis was born in Van Buren , Maine August 25, 1925. He was the 5th of 7 children born to Dr Wilfred J Daigle and Rosalie (Pelletier) Daigle. Lou enlisted during WW2 and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant...
Nancy W. Blydenburgh
Feb 29, 2020
Nancy W. Blydenburgh, 93, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday February 29th. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Blydenburgh. Born in North Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Edith (Lynn) Waite. Mrs. Blydenburgh was High School Science Teacher for the North Kingstown School System, retiring in 1987. After her teaching career, she...
Frances H. Christofaro
Feb 29, 2020
Frances Christofaro, mother, grandmother, and long-time resident of South Kingstown RI died unexpectedly but peacefully in her home on the morning of February 29 at the age of 85. Born on July 25th, 1934 to Frederick and Dora Herold in Fairfield CT, Fran is survived by her sister Joan and daughters Terese and Maureen. Fran was a 1952 graduate...
Gertrude E. Trudi Arnold
Feb 28, 2020
Gertrude "Trudi" E. Arnold, 94, South Kingstown, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020. She was the wife of the late Robert D. Arnold for 55 years. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Fannie (Moore) Woodmansee. Trudi was a graduate of West Kingston Grammar School and South Kingstown High School. She worked...
Adelaide Sis Pickett
Feb 28, 2020
Adelaide (Sis) E. Pickett, 94, of Narragansett, RI, passed peacefully on February 28th, 2020 surrounded by family. Born in Centerdale, RI, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Agnes (McRoberts) Quanstrom. She was predeceased by Eugene (Gene) Pickett, her beloved husband of 67 years. Sis is survived by her children, Sandra (Victor) Quaglieri, Nancy (Glen) Woodman, and...
Virginia Aunt Gin Champlin
Feb 26, 2020
Virginia H. Champlin, 92, "Aunt Gin" of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at home, surrounded by her beloved nieces Patti Finelli and Bethany McGuire, and life- long friend, Rae Ann Calkins. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Vera (Harris) Champlin. She lived a very full life. She served honorably in the...
Stephen J. Deblois
Feb 25, 2020
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Stephen "Steve" DeBlois, on February 25th, at the age of 60. A long time resident of Narragansett, Rhode Island, Steve resided in Ballston Spa, NY with his beloved wife, Diane Healey, for the last 9 years. They enjoyed spending time at the Saratoga Race Track, golfing, driving...
