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John P. Mitola

John P. Mitola

Oct 13, 2026

Having full confidence in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, John Paul Mitola entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on October 13, 2026. He was 74 years old.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 4, 1952 to the late Pasco and Loretta (Berry) Mitola, John grew up helping his dad repair houses. The...

Joan G. Wood

Joan G. Wood

Oct 11, 2026

Joan Griswold Wood, 95, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully at the St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. Born in Hartford, Connecticut on January 27, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Bertha Griswold. She is pre-deceased by her husband and best friend Steve Wood. They were married for 59 years.

She is survived by her children,...

Terrie Anne Anderson

Terrie Anne Anderson

Oct 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Terrie Anne (Young) Anderson, 67, of Charlestown, Rhode Island. Terrie passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.



Born on January 3, 1959, in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Terrie was the beloved daughter of Donald R. Young Sr. and Barbara J. (Wright)...

Christi Lee Saurette

Christi Lee Saurette

Oct 10, 2026

Christi Lee Saurette (nee Doughty) born February 17, 1958, in Providence, died Saturday, October 10 in South Kingstown, RI after a brave battle against cancer.

She earned a BA in Psychology in 1992, and an MSW in 1994, both from RI College. Her career included 23 years as a school social worker in South Kingstown, as well as counseling in...

Margaret M. LaChance

Margaret M. LaChance

Oct 8, 2026

Margaret (McLaughlin) LaChance, 70, of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, passed away on October 8, 2026 after a brief and unexpected illness.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Maggie grew up in Matunuck. She later studied at San Francisco College and went on to build a career as a Senior Plan Manager at Voya.

To her husband of 33 years, Matt, Maggie, was...

Patricia Dawn Hampton

Patricia Dawn Hampton

Oct 6, 2026

Patricia "Dawn" (Carmody) Hampton, 72, of Charlestown, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the loving daughter of the late Albert and Anne (Zakrewski) Carmody.

Dawn was known for her kindness, warmth, and easy friendliness. She adored animals and nature and loved living in Charlestown. She never missed a party or celebration, and her laugh...

Barbara J. Rockwell

Barbara J. Rockwell

Oct 5, 2026

Barbara J. Rockwell, 98, of West Kingston, passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late James A. Rockwell. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Knowles) Dumellow.

Barbara worked as an attendant at the former Ladd School in Exeter for many...

William Ross Barbour Jr.

William Ross Barbour Jr.

Oct 5, 2026

William "Billy" Barbour, 67, of West Greenwich, RI, passed away at Yale/New Haven Hospital, with his loving wife, Anne, at his side on October 5, 2026. Billy was born in Warwick, RI on December 19, 1958. He grew up close to the sea where he began fishing and "digging" clams as a child. These activities shaped his deep love for...

Arthur C. Allbee, Jr.

Arthur C. Allbee, Jr.

Oct 5, 2026

Arthur C. Allbee, Jr., 77 of Charlestown, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Born in South Kingstown on June 25, 1949, he was a son of the late Arthur C. Allbee, Sr. and Elizabeth (Sherron) Allbee. He is survived by his children, Mark Allbee and Jean Roberson, along with her husband, Michael,...

Theresa Rita Connolly

Theresa Rita Connolly

Oct 2, 2026

Theresa Rita Connolly, 100, of Woonsocket, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Saint Germain Manor. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Chicoine and Cecilia (Desplane) Fregolle.Theresa was born and raised in Woonsocket and spent her entire life in Rhode Island. Theresa will be remembered for her remarkable 100 years of life, her lifelong dedication to helping...

Charles Jared Buckley

Charles Jared Buckley

Sep 29, 2026

Charles Jared Buckley, 34, of Narragansett, formerly of Houston and Jersey City, passed away surrounded by his family on September 29th, 2026. He was the husband of Aislinn (Kerrigan) Buckley, the love of his life, with whom he shares a beautiful daughter, Saoirse Grace. He is the deeply cherished son of Guy Buckley and Mary Weldon.



Besides his wife,...

Jennifer J. Valliere

Jennifer J. Valliere

Sep 28, 2026

Jennifer J. Valliere, 48, of Narragansett passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 28, 2026 at South County Hospital. She was the loving partner of 30 years and wife to Jacob Gadoury. She was the loving daughter of Peter Valliere and Jane (Charlesworth) Valliere and the devoted sister to David Valliere.

Jennifer was lovingly known as...

Heinz M. Spielvogel

Heinz M. Spielvogel

Sep 27, 2026

Heinz Spielvogel,70,of Charlestown, Rhode Island, formerly of Ridgefield, Connecticut, took his last earthly motorcycle ride on September 27, 2026.

Heinz was the son of Stanislav and Helga Spielvogel, who immigrated to the United States from Javorník, Olomoucký Kraj, Czechoslovakia. Heinz came to this country in 1969 and became a US citizen on June 18, 1976.

Heinz leaves behind...

Aileen Margaret Healy

Aileen Margaret Healy

Sep 25, 2026

Aileen "Sis" Margaret Healy (King), 89, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, September 25, 2026, at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehab in West Kingston, Rhode Island.Born in Pawtucket, RI on November 16, 1936, she was the daughter of John A. and Aileen M. (Quinn) King. Her husband, William F. Healy of 47 years predeceased her along...

Robert "Bob" J. Doyle

Robert "Bob" J. Doyle

Sep 24, 2026

Robert J. “Bob” Doyle, 68, was born in Rhode Island, he lived in Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and SW Florida, he recently returned to Rhode Island, where he and Anne made their home in Narragansett. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026, following a long illness, with his beloved wife of nearly 48 years, Anne (Bartolomeo)by his side.

Bob was the...

Mervin H. Johnson

Mervin H. Johnson

Sep 23, 2026

Mervin H. Johnson, 70, of Pawtucket, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. A son of the late Charles and Mildred (Sekator) Johnson, Mervin was a longtime resident of Pawtucket.

Mervin was a drummer for the Narragansett tribe and got to travel all over New England drumming for different tribes. In his leisure time, Mervin enjoyed going to the...

William C. Thompson III

William C. Thompson III

Sep 21, 2026

William C. Thompson, III, 81, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21st, 2026 at the Lakeside Nursing & Rehabilitation in North Kingstown. He was the loving husband of Susan D. (Davis) Thompson. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late William C. Thompson II and Helen S. (Spaney) Thompson.

William worked for many years at...

Paul G. Jordan

Paul G. Jordan

Sep 18, 2026

Paul Gerard Jordan, 57, of Wakefield passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Newport Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Robert J. and Loretta (Dawson) Jordan.

Paul proudly worked for the Local 330 Carpenters Union for over 30 years. He was deeply committed to his community and actively involved with Building Futures, We've...

Jane M. Balentine

Jane M. Balentine

Sep 18, 2026

Jane M. Balentine, 87, passed away peacefully under the care of HopeHealth Hospice in Wakefield, surrounded by her loved ones on September 18. She was the treasured aunt of Michele Martinelli Nachamie, Beth M. Martinelli, Lisa M. Martinelli, Megan J. Martinelli, Elizabeth A. D'Amore, and Dorothea E. Baribault-Sampson. She leaves behind her lifelong and dearest friend, Gale Rowles.

Jane was...

Vincent J. McAloon

Vincent J. McAloon

Sep 17, 2026

Vincent McAloon, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, community leader, and quintessential storyteller, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on June 25, 1939, to the late Leo and Agnes McAloon, Vin lived a vibrant life marked by athletic prowess, civic leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and a devotion to the place he called home.

At just seven days...

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