David K. Mars Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
“You take the best from me and I’ll take the best from you, and together we will move this old world forward.”
Sachem Cowahweh
Sachem Father David Kenneth “Cowahweh/Long Pine” Mars Sr., 87, of Charlestown, entered into the presence of our Creator on August 26, 2025. He is the son of Rev. Harold...
Angel D. Velez
Aug 25, 2025
Angel Velez, a loving husband, devoted father, brother and cherished family man, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at 7:45 AM. He was a man of great strength and heart, remembered for his humor, care, and reliability.
Angel leaves behind his beloved wife, Emma Santiago, and his loving children: Yasmin Velez, Janissa Velez, Isabella Velez, Khloe...
Diann H. Browning
Aug 25, 2025
Diann Harnden Browning 88, of Jamestown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at Tockwotton on the Waterfront in East Providence, RI. She was born on April 23, 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts. Diann was the daughter of the late Andrew and Emily (April) Harnden.
She was raised in South Kingstown, RI, a community...
Sylvia Stanley
Aug 24, 2025
Sylvia K. Stanley, 83, of Hope Valley passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Sylvia was born on July 19, 1942, to Edward S. LeCour and Pearl (LeCour) Cairnes. Her step-father, Malcolm Cairnes, was her choice to walk her down the aisle when she married Chief Frederick A. Stanley a week after graduating from...
Ruth A. Johnson
Aug 22, 2025
Ruth A. Johnson, 83, of Richmond, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Kent Hospital. Born on July 7, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Frederick V. Pearce Sr. and Margaret J. ( Morrow) Pearce.
Ruth was the devoted wife of 62 years to Walter Johnson, Jr., and together...
Thomas W. Dixon, Iii
Aug 21, 2025
Thomas W. Dixon III, 72, passed peacefully at his home on August 21, 2025.
“Guess what?…” Tom was an icon in the port of Point Judith, working proudly with RI Engine and the Gallup family—whom he held dear—for over four decades. Tom was quick to lend a hand to those in need, always with a...
Lt. Ronald Eugene Madison
Aug 19, 2025
Ronald Eugene Madison, 82, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at Kent County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Roberta E. Madison and Eugene Madison. A lifelong Rhode Islander, Ronald graduated from South Kingstown High School in 1961 and...
David J. Hoffer
Aug 16, 2025
“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.” – Unknown
David Jeffrey Hoffer was one of those people. Everyone who had the honor of knowing Dave, in any capacity , from his 27-year career teaching math, science, and technology to students across...
Marjory Hass Noon
Aug 15, 2025
Marjory Hass Noon was surrounded by family members when she passed away on August 15, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1929 to Joseph and Marion Hass and spent her early life growing up on the family farm in Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
Marjory was a proud graduate of the Roger Williams School of Nursing. In...
David Russell Greene
Aug 14, 2025
David Greene, 87, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, leaving a legacy of devotion, faith, and love.
Born in Pawtucket in 1937, David was the son of the late Francis “Frank” E. Greene and Ella M. (Williams) Greene. His journey of service and faith began at Our Lady of Providence Seminary, where he pursued...
Lawrence D. Webster
Aug 14, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Dale Webster, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at his home with his loving wife Patsy by his side.
A lifelong resident of Charlestown, R.I., Larry was the devoted son of the late Andrew and Elsa (Schuster) Webster. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Anderson.
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Louis G. Melillo
Aug 11, 2025
Louis Melillo beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in his home on August 11, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born on May 8, 1943, in Providence Rhode Island, Lou was a man whose life was marked with kindness, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to his family and to helping others....
James Mckenna
Aug 9, 2025
James T. McKenna, 54, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, he was the loving son of the late James J. McKenna and Nancy J. (Dyer) McKenna.
James “Jimmy” grew up in North Providence before moving to Narragansett after high school. Jimmy was always known for his radiant...
Michaela F. Rowlett
Aug 8, 2025
Michaela "Mickey" Rowlett, 78, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Born on September 26, 1946, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Burke) Kennedy. Michaela dedicated many years to her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where her care and dedication touched the...
Linda Gilmette
Aug 7, 2025
Linda Gilmette, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 7th, 2025, at Bayview Rehabilitation at Scalabrini. She was the daughter of the late Mathew and Margaret (Messier) Gilmette.
Linda was a Real Estate Broker for Yorktown Associates, before starting a successful cleaning business. Linda loved spending time with her family and animals. She enjoyed outdoor adventures,...
Leslie Herrick
Aug 4, 2025
Leslie A. Herrick of South Kingstown, Rhode Island passed away surrounded by family on Monday, August 4th, 2025. She was 72. Born in San Diego to Alvin Belcher & Jean Loftis (Kunde), Leslie lived a full life that brought her around the world. The daughter of a Navy seaman, her family was stationed in Navy bases around the world....
Mary Pauline Capobianco
Aug 3, 2025
Mary Pauline Capobianco, affectionately known as Pauline, was born on March 31, 1939, in Providence, Rhode Island, to William S. Ellis and Mary Margaret Ratigan. She was the oldest of four sisters — Jeanne, Kathleen, and Helene — and was raised in a close-knit Catholic family rooted in love, humility, and service.
She attended Saint...
Dean B. Quigley
Aug 3, 2025
Dean B. Quigley, 63, of South Kingstown passed away on Sunday, August 3rd. Born in South Kingstown, RI on December 19, 1961 to his loving parents, the late Leroy and Janice (LaPlante) Quigley. He was the devoted husband of Deborah (Sherman) Quigley for 42 years.
Dean worked for LeRoy F. Quigley & Sons and George...
Carolyn Hand Collin
Jul 31, 2025
Carolyn Hand Collin, 73, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Katherine (Flannigan) Hand.
Carolyn worked as a psychiatric nurse for over 35 years. She landed her dream job at The Carriage House...
Joseph C. Meister, Jr.
Jul 30, 2025
Joseph C. Meister, Jr., 82, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and great-uncle, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Born on November 9, 1942, in Providence, RI, Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Barbara, and his children, Craig and Cory; devoted sister Kathy McCoy; brothers-in-law...
