Margaret F. Keaney
Apr 20, 2019
Margaret F. Keaney, 92, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She was the wife of the late Warner M. Keaney. Born in Biddeford, ME, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Murphy) Judge. Margaret worked in the Registrars Office at U.R.I for 35 years before retiring. She is survived by her...
Isadora A. Carpenter
Apr 18, 2019
We are beyond saddened to inform everyone that our beloved girl, the life of our party and the center of our universe Isadora Anna Carpenter has passed away surrounded by her family on April 18, 2019 at Hasbro Pediatric ICU after a courageous battle with illness. Isadora was a true friend, who lived and loved without abandon. Our family...
Mary P. Hess
Apr 15, 2019
Mary P. Hess, 67, passed away peacefully on April 15th at Westerly Hospital after living a full and loving life even following her cancer diagnosis in 2015. A longtime resident of Hebron, CT, Mary moved her family to Green Hill Beach. RI, in 2000. Until last year, Mary worked as a registered nurse, running flu clinics throughout eastern Connecticut....
Albert M. King
Apr 14, 2019
Albert M. King moved on to a new journey Palm Sunday April, 14 with his loving wife of 66 years and children by his side. Albert was born in Stratford, CT to Rose and Albert Emil King. He was previously deceased by his two sisters June and Arlene and his brother-in-law Donald Stockman. Al was an enlisted reservist in...
Charles Schock
Apr 13, 2019
Charles Schock died peacefully on April 13 at the age of 95. Charlie, as he was known by many, was born to be a sailor. His father, Edson Irwin Schock, and grandfather, Edson Burr Schock, were both boat designers. Charlie was also born to be an engineer. His father taught engineering at the University of Rhode Island from 1930-1960,...
Stephen Thomas Dwelly
Apr 12, 2019
Stephen Thomas Dwelly, 51, of Wakefield, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2019. He was the beloved son of William E. Dwelly and M. Linda (Wright) Dwelly of Tolland, CT. Born July 22, 1967 in North Kingstown, RI, Stephen spent his early childhood years in Ohio and Virginia with his parents before moving with them to Tolland,...
Avis Stewart
Apr 11, 2019
Avis Stewart, 79, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, April 11th. She was the beloved wife of Ray L. Stewart for 61 years Born in North Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Isabelle (Gardiner) Tisdale. She graduated from Northfield High School in Northfield, Vermont in 1957. Mrs. Stewart was employed at American Power Conversion for many...
David B. Johnson
Apr 10, 2019
David B. Johnson, 64, of Punch Bowl Trail, Richmond, passed away peacefully April 10, 2019 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the owner of Johnson & Sunrise Oil where he worked daily with his father and son. David enjoyed motocross, sports, collecting comic books, coins, and WWII history. He leaves behind...
Lillian Basile
Apr 7, 2019
Lillian Basile, 93, of North Kingstown, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. She was the wife of the late Edward Verosic and John Basile. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine Kaczmarek. Lillian was raised in New Britain, then also lived in Newington and Bristol, Connecticut. She was a secretary...
Phyllis F. Goodwin
Apr 7, 2019
Phyllis F. Goodwin, 91 died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 7, 2019. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Christopher V. and Lillian (Doherty) Fisher, she was the sister of the late Doris Spicer. She received her bachelors degree from Rhode Island State College (now URI) in 1948 and her masters degree from Columbia in...
Margaret A. Emery
Apr 7, 2019
Margaret A. Emery, 93, of Wakefield, passed away Sunday, April 7th at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald R. Emery. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late William and Aldia (Roy) Holland. Mrs. Emery retired from the University of Rhode Island and had also worked at Monsignor Clarke School. She was...
Barbara Ann Brown
Apr 3, 2019
Barbara Ann Brown, 73, formerly of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, April 3rd. She was the beloved wife of Robert R. Brown for 56 years. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Anita (Turgeon) Dufault. Mrs. Brown was a naturally born caregiver. She selflessly took care of her family and her community serving as a...
John James Mackie, Jr.
Apr 1, 2019
John J. Mackie, Jr., 81, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (McKeown) Mackie. Born in Fitchburg, MA, the son of the late John J. Mackie, Sr. and Alice (Rajala) Mackie. John was a shipping supervisor for many years before retiring and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was...
Anne H. Houlihan
Mar 31, 2019
Anne H. Houlihan, 79, of Narragansett, passed away Sunday, March 31st. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Melissa (Gray) Haynes. Mrs. Houlihan was employed by New England Telephone for 25 years. After her retirement she became a Registered Nurse at the age of 59 eventually becoming a Forensic Nurse. She enjoyed traveling the...
Joseph E. Vetter
Mar 30, 2019
Joseph E. Vetter, 94, of Wakefield, passed away Saturday, March 30. 2019. He was husband of the late Doris E. (Weber) Vetter. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph E. Vetter and Matilda (McNally) Vetter. Joseph was a US Navy veteran serving honorably in WWII, in the European, Pacific, and African Campaigns. He had...
Robert Courville
Mar 28, 2019
Robert "Bob" Henry Courville, 88, of Hopkinton (formerly of Warwick) passed away peacefully Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was the devoted husband of the late Dorothy (Martin) Courville. He is survived by his four beloved daughters, spouses, and five grandchildren: Terry Courville (and Roy Dubs), Pamela (and Michael Morgan) along with their children Connor, Lauren and Brendan, Christine Courville...
Raymond A. Snow
Mar 27, 2019
Raymond Arthur Snow, 76, of West Kingston, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was the husband of the late Diane F. (Skuce) Snow. Born in South Kingstown, a son of the late Reaal and Lucy Snow. Raymond was a yard manager for Arnold Lumber Co. for many years before retiring; was a U.S. Army Veteran;...
Robert Neil Pinder
Mar 25, 2019
Robert N. Pinder, 76, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly Monday. He was the beloved husband of Linda M. (Sherman) Pinder for 55 years. Born in Harrisville, Michigan, he was a son of the late Lorraine (McNeill) Pinder and Elmer and Elvira (Rooker) Pinder. Mr. Pinder was a Nuclear Quality Assurance Specialist at Supervisor of Shipbuilding in Groton, CT, serving...
Jeanne M. Anderson
Mar 24, 2019
Jeanne Murdy Anderson, 87, of Wakefield, RI passed away peacefully on March 24, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born in Port Washington, NY on April 7, 1931, later relocating to Brooklyn where she attended high school at St. Angela Hall. She married in 1949 and moved to Howard Beach and then Massapequa NY. In 1996, she...
Barbara Hope Finneran
Mar 23, 2019
Barbara H. Finneran, 90, of Narragansett, passed away on Saturday, March 23rd. She was the beloved wife of the late Leon A. Finneran. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Henry L. and Elizabeth G. (Luby) Bourgeois. Mrs. Finneran was a nurse at Kent Nursing Home for many years and after retiring, she continued to take...
