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Edward Joseph D'Arcy

Edward Joseph D'Arcy

Sep 11, 2019

Edward Joseph DArcy, often described by his loved ones as living as though he never had a bad day in his life, lived fully and passed peacefully at the age of 93. Ed had the innate ability to make every person he came in contact with feel uniquely special, a trait very much appreciated by his large, devoted family....

Carey Ellen Mancini

Carey Ellen Mancini

Sep 6, 2019

Carey Ellen Mancini, 45, of North Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2019. Born in Warwick, she was the beloved daughter of Timothy and Karen (White) Mancini. Carey worked as a director for Perspectives Corporation. She loved her job and especially her clients. She was an animal lover and enjoyed kayaking and spending time with her family...

Raymond C. Venter, Sr.

Raymond C. Venter, Sr.

Sep 6, 2019

Raymond C. Venter, Sr., of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, September 06, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine "Judy" (Reels) Venter for 58 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Armond, Sr. and Sarah (Smith) Venter. Mr. Venter was employed by the Amica Insurance Company for 38 years, retiring in 2002. Ray was...

Rosanne M. Lyskawa

Rosanne M. Lyskawa

Aug 28, 2019

Rosanne M. Lyskawa, 66, of South Kingstown, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Born in South Kingstown she was the daughter of the late A. James and Anna E. (Perry) DeCubellis. Mrs. Lyskawa was a purchasing secretary for U.R.I for over 20 years. She is survived by her children Christopher Lyskawa and his wife Kerri of Charlestown, and...

Patricia D. Brown

Patricia D. Brown

Aug 27, 2019

Patricia D. Brown, 83, formerly of Narragansett and South Kingstown, RI, passed away in her sleep at the home of her daughter Kristine Moore in Brownwood Texas on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Edgar J. Brown. Pat enjoyed the last year of her life living with Kristine and her family in Texas....

Cynthia E. Brown

Cynthia E. Brown

Aug 26, 2019

Cynthia E. Brown, 77, of Wakefield, passed away at home on Monday, August 26, 2019. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward A. and Evelyn O. (Blade) Roberts. Cynthia was a graduate of Coventry High School and worked for the Joseph H. Ladd Center for over 30 years before retiring. She is survived by her...

Sharon L. Lewis

Sharon L. Lewis

Aug 25, 2019

Sharon L. Lewis, 85, of Houlton, Maine, and formerly of South Kingstown, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph H. Lewis, Jr. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Bertrand and Carrie (Caswell) Gardiner. Mrs. Lewis was a retired School Bus Driver for the Town of Narragansett,...

Sally Gilhool Currie

Sally Gilhool Currie

Aug 25, 2019

Sally Gilhool Currie, 84, of Charlestown, RI passed away on Sunday, August 25th. Sally was received as a Sister of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1953, an order of women religious with whom she served joyfully and faithfully for 15 years, whereupon she left the community to pursue life as a layperson and begin a family. She married...

Ursula L. Zannini Salerno

Ursula L. Zannini Salerno

Aug 24, 2019

Ursula L. (Zannini) Salerno, 94, of Wakefield passed away peacefully at Elderwood of Scallop Shell Nursing Home on Saturday, August 24, 2019 surrounded by her devoted family. She was the wife of the late Nicola (Nick) Salerno. Born in New London, CT, she was the daughter of the late Carmine Zannini and Mary (Cataldo) Tafuri. Ursula was a woman...

Dorothy Charron

Dorothy Charron

Aug 23, 2019

Dorothy Charron, 85, of West Kingston, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019. She was the wife of the late Roger N. Charron and was the daughter of the late Edgar and Isabela Martel. Dorothy enjoyed Equestrian, and all animals held a special place in her heart. She also loved New England classics like Seafood, Coffee milk, Maple Donuts,...

Robert M. Mcelroy

Robert M. Mcelroy

Aug 20, 2019

Robert M. McElroy, 79, died unexpectedly August 20th, 2019. Born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas and Margaret (OLoughlin) McElroy. He is survived by his wife, Ellen (Dunphy) McElroy and two daughters, Stacie May of Annapolis, MD, and Kristen Doran (James) of Erdenheim, PA and five grandchildren; Sean and Shanley May of Annapolis, MD and James, Scott...

Lauren Louise Revans

Lauren Louise Revans

Aug 20, 2019

Lauren L. Revans (Thombs), 73, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at home. She was the wife of the late Howard Revans. Born in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late James and Louise (Lund) Thombs. Lauren was a childrens playground designer and builder for many years before retiring. She is survived by her children, Marco...

June E. Madden

June E. Madden

Aug 19, 2019

June (McLaughlin) Madden, 92 of Narragansett, left this life on August 19, 2019 as she lived it with strength of spirit, character and good humor enveloped by the love and caring of her family. June and George, the love of her life and her husband of 50 years before he passed away in 2001, lived in Providence and spent...

Joanne Marie Cataldo

Joanne Marie Cataldo

Aug 19, 2019

Joanne M. Cataldo, 88, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 19, 2019. She was the wife of the late Donald Cataldo, Sr. Born in Franklin, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Johnson and Agnes (Anderson) Jewett and stepdaughter of Ralph Jewett. Joanne spent her final days surrounded by family and friends. Joanne...

John F. Jack O'Brien

John F. Jack O'Brien

Aug 17, 2019

John F. "Jack" OBrien, 89, husband of the late Shirley H. (Lynch) OBrien for 61 years, son of Ella A. (Bagley) and John P. OBrien. Jack was a graduate of Classical High School. He was a retired Vice President of Linders Inc, Auto Recyclers of Worcester, MA, a former President of Cedarhurst on Wickford Harbor Homeowner Assoc and a...

Gary P. Gray

Gary P. Gray

Aug 17, 2019

Gary P. Gray, 60, of South Kingstown, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019. He was he son of the late Hugh Gray of South Kingstown and the late Eleanor (Tyrrel) Gray. Gary leaves behind two sisters, Cheryl (Gray) Swensen of Narragansett and Karen (Gray) Duey of South Kingstown. He also leaves behind two nieces, Felicia (Walker) Lospaluto and Sarah...

Warren Joseph Bristow

Warren Joseph Bristow

Aug 16, 2019

Warren J. Bristow, 98, of Narragansett died Friday morning, August 16th, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 65 years of the late Mary J. Bristow. He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Maryellen and Ed Doolin of Westport, NJ; Kevin and Laurel Bristow of Wakefield; and, Paul and Mauria Bristow of...

Cheryl A. Browning

Cheryl A. Browning

Aug 16, 2019

Cheryl A. Browning, 69, of Wakefield, passed away Friday, August 16th . She was the beloved wife of David P. Browning for 38 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late E. Richard and Antonetta (Ragosta) Scalzi. Mrs. Browning was employed at Thundermist, prior to retiring. She was an accomplished singer and sang professionally with a...

Emery J. Reposa

Emery J. Reposa

Aug 15, 2019

Emery J. "Joe" Reposa, 82, of Saugatucket Road in Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Janice Calitri-Reposa. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late John and Hilda (Gonsalves) Reposa. Emery was the owner of E.J. Reposa Trucking. He was a lifetime member of Tower Hill Fire...

Paul James Perkins

Paul James Perkins

Aug 14, 2019

Paul James Perkins, 96, of South Kingstown, passed away Wednesday. He was the beloved husband of Eileen (Gray) Perkins for 75 years. Born in Boston, he was a son of the late John and Mary (McCarty) Perkins. After graduating high school, he joined the Civil Conservation Corp. He enlisted in the United States Navy on December 8, 1941, serving...

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