William C. Bill Metz
Aug 13, 2019
William (Bill) C. Metz passed onto eternal life on Tuesday, August 13th in Chicago, IL. Bill lived a life of love and service to his country, to his community, and to his family. Raised in Kingston, RI by his parents, William and Clarice, Bill learned the values of education and community service. In 1966, Bill extended the list of...
Raymond John Wolfe
Aug 13, 2019
Raymond J. Wolfe, age 73, died peacefully listening to Bob Dylan surrounded by those closest to him at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 21, 1946 to Robert Wolfe and Margaret (Nagy) Wolfe. A Rhode Island resident for over fifty years, Ray cherished every moment...
Dorothy S. Caron
Aug 10, 2019
Dorothy S. Caron, 89, of Wakefield, RI passed away Saturday. She was the wife of the late Normand E. Caron. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Gerald A. and Mary (Bosi) Sullivan. She is survived by four children and their spouses; Judith C. and Joseph Klopfenstein of Wakefield, RI, Peter N. Caron and...
Arthur K. Jordan, Jr.
Aug 10, 2019
Arthur K. Jordan, 65, of Charlestown, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Lucy (Phelps) Jordan. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of Arthur K. Jordan Sr. and Harriet (Ward) Jordan. He was the loving father of Kenneth L. Jordan. He will be remembered as a kind and gentle man, husband...
Faith Christina Landahl
Aug 9, 2019
Faith Christina Landahl, 14, of Pawtucket, unexpectedly earned her angel wings on Friday, August 9, 2019. Born in Brockton, MA, on February 27, 2005; she was the loving daughter of Christina Landahl and David Camilo. Faith always had a smile on her face and truly had a heart of gold. She touched so many people throughout her short, yet...
Robert E. Leathers
Aug 5, 2019
Robert E. Leathers, 80 of Saunderstown, passed away Monday, August 5th. Born in Rhode Island, he was a son of the late Roger and Marguerite Leathers. Mr. Leathers was an Electrical Engineer for the federal government. He enjoyed gardening, reading, model trains, and Dungeons & Dragons. He is survived by two daughters, Dawn Hall of North Strattford, NH and...
William Natale Samuel Scalora
Aug 4, 2019
William Natale Samuel Scalora, 88, of Narragansett passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Born on December 25th, 1930 in Lawrence, MA, he was the youngest of nine children by his parents Carmello and Paolina (Rosa) Scalora. Mr. Scalora received his Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from Perdue University. After college he was drafted...
Carol A. Briggs
Aug 3, 2019
Carol A. Briggs, 81, of Saunderstown, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was the wife of Robert L. Briggs. Born in North Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Agnes (Moon) Boyer. Mrs. Briggs was very involved with the Curtis Corner Baptist Church. She also enjoyed hairdressing, roller skating, making flower arraignments, ceramics, and...
Jason Scott Bliven
Aug 2, 2019
Jason Scott Bliven, 53, of Charlestown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2019. Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Edward and Gail (Allen) Baker. Jason graduated from Chariho High in 1984 before joining the US Army. He enjoyed hunting and fishing since childhood and was known around town, for a time, as the "Bass...
David H. Barwise
Aug 1, 2019
David H. Barwise, 96, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was the husband of Carolyn A. (OHagan) Barwise. Born and raised in Prince Edward Island, Canada, he was the son of the late Claude and Jennie R. (Lefurgey) Barwise. David was a Canadian Army veteran of WW2 and later received his B.Sc....
Dorothy Lucile Brooks
Aug 1, 2019
Dorothy L. Brooks (Cummings), 86, of Wakefield, passed into the presence of Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Romine "Roe" Brooks for 64 years. Born in Winter Haven, CA, the daughter of the late Cecil and Lucile (Gibson) Cummings. Dorothy was a graduate from San Diego State University and married Romine Brooks...
Daniel Pucella
Jul 30, 2019
Daniel Pucella, 95, of South Kingstown, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He is the husband of Norma (Sherman) Pucella. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Luke and Henrietta (Caldamone) Pucella. Mr. Pucella served honorably in the US Navy during WWII. Daniel was a Captain for the South Kingstown Police Department for 25...
Shirley A. Lewis
Jul 29, 2019
Shirley A. Lewis, 92, of Wakefield passed away on Monday. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Lewis. Born in Gloucester, MA, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Melvina Doucette. Mrs. Lewis, along with her late husband owned and operated the JL Shellfish Company in Galilee. She was a familiar sight for many years...
Florence Eleanor Giebler
Jul 29, 2019
Florence E. Giebler (Higgins), 99, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2019, at home. She was the wife of the late Dr. Albert C. Giebler. Born in Williams, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Maurice M. and Annie (Clark) Higgins. Florence began her journey to Rhode Island in a tar paper shack in frigid Williams, Minnesota. Her...
John E. Stedman
Jul 28, 2019
John E. Stedman, 90, of North Kingstown, passed away Sunday, July 28th. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Jean (Frost) Stedman. He was born in Wakefield, and was a son of the late Fredrick and Adrianna (Dykstra) Stedman. He received his undergraduate degree and did some graduate studies at the University of Rhode Island. Mr. Stedman...
Virginia F. Terminesi Buerry
Jul 24, 2019
Virginia F. (Terminesi) Buerry, 96, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. She was the wife of the late George J. Buerry. Born in South Kignstown, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Giovaninna (Palumbo) Terminesi. Virginia was a supervisor for New England Telephone Company. She was an avid reader, she enjoyed baking and cooking...
Michele Mars Stanton
Jul 24, 2019
Michele Mars Stanton, 57, of Washington, DC, formerly of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was the companion of Leslie "Boss" Wallace, Jr. for 30 years. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Charles Rodman Stanton, Sr. and Elizabeth Rose (Champlin) Stanton and was raised by her second...
Thomas R. Mancini
Jul 18, 2019
Thomas R. Mancini, 77, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at home. He was the beloved husband of Marie A. (Holland) Mancini for 37 years. Born in Providence, son of the late Domenic L. and Grace J. (McGinity) Mancini. Mr. Mancini was a courier for Washington Trust Co. before retiring. He loved cooking, fine wines, golfing...
Ethel J. Crewes
Jul 16, 2019
Ethel J. Crewes (Farr) of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. She was the wife of the late Gustave W. Crewes. Born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Fred and Ethel (Sommerville) Farr. Mrs. Crewes was a registered nurse for many years before retiring. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Carroll and her...
Ernest J. Harrall
Jul 16, 2019
Ernest J. Harrall, 96, of Wakefield, passed away, Tuesday, July 16th. He was the husband of the late Marian (Gardner) Harrall, who passed away in March of 2018. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ernest H. and Ethel (Hamilton) Harrall. Mr. Harrall served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II and was...
