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William R. Lawler Jr.

William R. Lawler Jr.

Jun 10, 2025

Bill (William) Lawler of Narragansett, formerly of Ridgefield, CT passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in New Haven CT, the only child of William and Edna Barth Lawler

A true and loyal friend, Bill fiercely loved his family and his country. Bill will be missed...

E. Jane Lucia

E. Jane Lucia

Jun 10, 2025

E. Jane Lucia, 97, of Charlestown passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Vito Lucia, daughter of the late Earl and Miriam (Dubbs) Justice, sister to the late Edward Justice, and a devoted mother to three, including the late William Lucia and the late Thomas Lucia.

A...

Eugene P. Seney

Eugene P. Seney

Jun 9, 2025

Eugene P. Seney, 79, of Peace Dale, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at South County Hospital. He was the loving husband of Karen A. (Shurtleff) Seney. Born in Brockton, MA, he was a son of the late George and Hester (DeCosta) Seney.

Eugene had a deep love for the outdoors, especially for fresh and...

Thomas Henry Cahir

Thomas Henry Cahir

Jun 6, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” H. Cahir, 85, of South Bend, Indiana and Narragansett, RI, died Friday, June 6, 2025 surrounded by his family in Rhode Island. He was the loving husband of Maureen H. (Crowley) Cahir. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Henry T. Cahir and Anne F. (Brooks) Cahir.

Summers in Narragansett...

Victoria Brown

Victoria Brown

Jun 3, 2025

Victoria "Vickie" Louise Brown, 76, of Greene, Rhode Island, passed away on Tuesday, June 3rd surrounded by her family. Born in Pasadena, California on March 16th 1949 to her loving parents, the late Richard and Virginia (Greatrex) Deeble. She was the devoted wife to Robert “Bob” Brown for 57 years.

Victoria was a devoted daughter,...

Betty Tucker

Betty Tucker

Jun 1, 2025

Betty H. Tucker, 100, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late George and Charlotte (Peckham) Helliwell. Betty was the beloved wife of the late Maurice T. Tucker.

Betty graduated from North Kingstown High School. She was a homemaker...

Heather Kathleen Grau

Heather Kathleen Grau

May 30, 2025

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Heather Kathleen Grau, 34, of Charlestown on Friday, May 30th. She was born at South County Hospital on April 1, 1991 to Crandall and Barbara (Belknap) Dimock of South Kingstown.

A graduate of South Kingstown High School, Heather earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in health...

Anne R. Wright

Anne R. Wright

May 30, 2025

Anne R. Wright, 98, of Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30th. Anne was born in Providence on June 30, 1926, to her loving parents, the late Orlando and Delia (Cipolla) Renzi. She was the devoted wife of the late Cdr. Ross W. Wright for 46 years.

Anne graduated from Brown University in...

Louis P. Barbera Sr.

Louis P. Barbera Sr.

May 29, 2025

Louis P. Barbera, Sr., 94, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Born in Stonington, CT, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace Barbera. He was the beloved husband of the late Lily (Diana) Barbera.

Louis was a machinist at Warren Pump in Peace Dale and a salesman...

Owen J. Tegan Jr.

Owen J. Tegan Jr.

May 29, 2025

Owen J. Tegan Jr., 87, of Narragansett, passed away on Thursday, May 29th. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on July 7, 1937, to his loving parents, the late Owen and Eleanor (Baker) Tegan. He was the devoted husband of 59 years to Elizabeth A. (Smith) Tegan.

Owen met his wife, Elizabeth (Betty),...

Andrew Briggs

Andrew Briggs

May 27, 2025

Andrew A. Briggs, 67, of West Kingston, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 surrounded by his family at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Jeanne M. (Snow) Briggs. Born in Warwick, he was a son of the late Stearns “Gene” and Janice (Nyman) Briggs.

Andrew was a proud 1976 graduate of...

Muriel Beck Bodenweber

Muriel Beck Bodenweber

May 26, 2025

Muriel Beck Bodenweber, age 92, Newport, RI, passed away quietly with her family by her side on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. Muriel is survived by five children and two stepchildren, eight grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Her children are Cynthia (Cindy) Beck Love married to Mark Love, parents of Rebecca, Melissa and Eric; Donald Frederick Beck;...

Irene H. Smith

Irene H. Smith

May 25, 2025

Irene H Smith 98, of South Kingstown, lovingly known as Gigi went home to be with the Lord Sunday May 25th. Born in Boston, MA to the late Herbert & Hazel Reicker on May 13, 1927, she was the devoted wife of Rev. Donald Smith until his passing in 1996.

Loving mother of three sons...

Dennis Grande

Dennis Grande

May 23, 2025

Dennis Grande, 59, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength. Born in Providence, RI, Dennis was the son of the late Alphonse Grande and Pasqualina Darezzo (Jacavone).

He is survived by his brother, Louie Grande, and sister-in-law, Michelle, of Weeki Wachee, FL. Dennis also leaves...

John "Jack" Demitroff

John "Jack" Demitroff

May 21, 2025

John “Jack” Demitroff passed away on May 21, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 6, 1930 to Pete and Liz (Murphy) Demitroff in Lehigh, Iowa as the youngest sibling to Bud, Evelyn and Kathleen.

He attended Iowa State Teachers College where he excelled on the baseball team. He also played on...

Whitfield W. Vye

Whitfield W. Vye

May 18, 2025

Whitfield W. Vye, 96, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18th. Born in Lynbrook on Long Island, NY on November 21, 1928 to his loving parents Whitfield W. and Lucy Jane (McGowan) Vye, he was the devoted husband and soulmate to Dulcianne (Hussey) for 71 years, and father to Christian.

Whit worked...

Brian L. "Tim" Gustaitis

Brian L. "Tim" Gustaitis

May 17, 2025

Brian Leo “Tim” Gustaitis, 69 of South Kingstown, RI passed away on Saturday, May 17th surrounded by his family. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts to the late Leopoldo and Chiqueta Gustaitis. He was the devoted husband of Susan (Kardel) Gustaitis for 40 years.

Tim was a proud veteran having served in the US Army from 1973-1977...

Warren Beckwith Jr.

Warren Beckwith Jr.

May 17, 2025

Warren I. Beckwith, Jr. (79) died on May 17, 2025, at home, cared for by his loving wife.

Warren was born in Orange, New Jersey, to Warren I. Beckwith and Alice Ames. His fondest childhood memories included his time in the Boy Scouts and visiting his Uncle Cliff at work on the railroad—an experience that...

Peter P. Costa Jr.

Peter P. Costa Jr.

May 16, 2025

Peter P. Costa, Jr., 60, of Rumford, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2025.

Peter was born in Providence on December 8, 1964, to Ann Marie (Coia) Costa and the late Peter P. Costa, Sr. He was the devoted great-nephew and caretaker of the late Virginia P. Coia.

Peter obtained his...

Katherine B. Nagle

Katherine B. Nagle

May 15, 2025

Katherine Bolton (Vigneau) Nagle from Matunuck, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving children. She was born February 24, 1936 in Providence, Rhode Island and was married to the late William (Bill) Nagle for 30 years. She was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Corcoran) Vigneau and sister...

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