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Charles Francis Sweeney
Mar 28, 2020
Charles F. Sweeney, 71, of West Kingston, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. He was the cherished soul mate and husband of Claremary (Pratt) Sweeney. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alma (Gaudet) Sweeney and grandson of Francis and Mary Gaudet. Charley obtained his Masters Degree in Education from RI College....
Alan P. Albergaria
Mar 27, 2020
Alan P. Albergaria, 54, passed away on March 27, 2020. Alan was the President and Co-Founder of Automated Business Solutions for over 25 years. He was the son of the late Luis and Lucille Albergaria and husband of Nicole Albergaria. Alan’s greatest joy came from spending time with his family and friends. He was also passionate about his business,...
Kathleen S. Rancourt
Mar 25, 2020
Kathleen Svencer Rancourt, most recently of Wakefield, Rhode Island and longtime resident of Southbury, Connecticut, passed away on March 25, 2020, at home with her loved ones, after a year-long fight against cancer that epitomized her strength, grace, and selflessness. Kathy was born on March 1, 1949, in New York City, to Richard and Margaret Svencer and grew up...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Brady
Mar 23, 2020
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Brady, 79, of Narragansett, RI, wife of the late Dr. James J. Brady Jr., died March 23, 2020 while surrounded by her loving family. Services were private.
William David Kovacs, Ph.D
Mar 19, 2020
William D. Kovacs, Ph.D, 84, of South Kingstown, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Eileen (Mahoney) Kovacs. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late William T. and Eleanor (Neininger) Kovacs. Dr. Kovacs served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers and...
Edward E. Hanrahan, Jr.
Mar 19, 2020
Edward Ernest Hanrahan, Jr., 69, died on March 19, 2020 at Elderwood Nursing Home, Riverside, Rhode Island of liver cancer. He was the son of the late Edward and Rose (Clancy) Hanrahan. He grew up in Barrington, Rhode Island. He was a graduate of Barrington High School and Rhode Island College. He is a United States Navy Veteran serving...
Daniel Joseph Fitzpatrick
Mar 17, 2020
Daniel Joseph Fitzpatrick, 85, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home on March 17. He was the son of the late Mary (Meegan) Powers and her late husband Richard Powers. Dan lived a full life with many interesting chapters and would be happy to tell you all about them. He grew up on Rockingham Street in Providence with his...
Carolyn Marie Gill
Mar 17, 2020
Carolyn M. Gill (Kenny), 75, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Irene L. (Hall) Kenny. Carolyn was an elementary school teacher for the North Kingstown School Department for many years before retiring and was an avid reader. She is survived by her sons,...
Alice Jean Neill
Mar 17, 2020
Alice J. Neill (Hooper), also known as Mrs. Matunuck, 90, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at home. She was the wife of the late Alexander B. Neill, Sr. Born in Pawtucket the daughter of the late Edward Payson Hooper and Alice (Carr) Hooper. Alice was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for twenty...
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...
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