Marilyn Ester McKiel
Aug 22, 2026
Marilyn Ester (Hannan) McKiel, 88, formerly of Peace Dale, RI, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Westerly Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Westerly, RI.
She was born on September 4, 1937, in Palermo, Maine, the daughter of Ross and Beatrice (Hall) Hannan.
Marilyn enjoyed playing bridge and tennis, going to yard sales, crocheting and baking. Her specialties included...
John Joseph Haxton
Aug 20, 2026
John Joseph Haxton 93, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 20, 2026.
Born at home in Providence, he was the son of Thomas C. Haxton and Elizabeth (McGuiness) Haxton. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years Marilyn (Mellon) Haxton; his siblings: Florence (Haxton) McGreen, Thomas Haxton Jr, Robert Haxton and...
Joanne Marie Malagrino
Aug 18, 2026
Joanne Malagrino passed away on August 18, 2026, after a long, difficult battle with cancer.
She was born on October 30, 1957, to Donald and Mona (Fredericks) Gagnon.
Joanne graduated from Tupper Lake High School in 1975. She attended the State University of New York at Cortland, graduating with a degree in Health Sciences in 1979.
She moved to Rhode...
Janet Ann Orefice
Aug 16, 2026
Janet Ann Orefice of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away on August 16, 2026. Janet was born on February 24, 1950 in Hartford, Connecticut. When she passed, Janet's loving husband, Larry was at her side.Janet's first home was on the Miller family farm in Granby, CT. The Miller family later moved to Hartford, where Janet graduated from South Catholic High School.After...
Dennis Clinton Hazard Sr.
Aug 14, 2026
Dennis C. Hazard, a lifelong Rhode Island resident and longtime member of the Narragansett community, passed away on August 14, 2026, at South County Hospital.
Born and raised in South Kingstown by his parents, the late Herbert and Iola (Whitford) Hazard. Dennis was the husband of the late Donna M. Hazard for 31 years. The youngest of eight children, he...
Robert D Smith
Aug 13, 2026
Capt. Robert (Bob) Smith passed away peacefully on August 13th, basking in the love of friends who never left his side. Bob is survived by his younger brother, Richard, and his wife, Mary, as well as his nephew, Robert Hindle and his wife Resa. Bob is predeceased by his wife Trudy and youngest brother Jim. Trudy and Bob were married 64...
Suzanne C. Lindgren
Aug 13, 2026
Lindgren, Suzanne Clare (Pelletier) of Saunderstown, formally of West Warwick, passed away on August 13,2026. She was predeceased by her late husband, Allen G. Lindgren, to whom she was married 24 years and was also predeceased by her first husband, Robert R Boisvert of Guilford, Maine to whom she was married for 36 years and had three daughters. She is...
Christine Marie Kent
Aug 13, 2026
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Christine Kent, 51, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, who passed away at home on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Christine was the beloved wife of Jessica Kent, the love of her life, and the devoted mother of Olivia Foisy and Bailey Kent.
She survived by her parents,...
David R. Reilly, Sr.
Aug 13, 2026
David Richard Reilly, 92, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on August 13th, 2026. Born in Providence on March 7, 1934, he was the son of the late James Reilly and Catherine (Bowe) Reilly.
David was the beloved husband of Ann (Galligan) Reilly, whom he married on October 22, 1960. He was predeceased by his brother, James F. Reilly and his...
James Fitzgerald Cooney
Aug 12, 2026
James Fitzgerald Cooney ("Jim"), 89, passed away on August 12, 2026, in West Kingston, RI, with his wife, Marilyn, and sister Agnes by his side. Born in Providence on September 20, 1936, Jim was the fifth of twelve children of Judge John Philip Cooney and Margaret Fitzgerald Cooney. His life was rooted in his faith, his love of family, his...
James J. Murdocco MD
Aug 12, 2026
Dr. James J. Murdocco, 89, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at home with his wife by his side. He was the loving husband of 28 years to Sandra Haines-Murdocco. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Louis and Rose (Variano) Murdocco.
Jim Graduated from Brooklyn Prep High School in 1954, then went...
Joseph C. Gillis
Aug 10, 2026
Joseph C. Gillis, 94, of Narragansett, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at South County Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Doris M. (Samson) Gillis. Joe was born in Providence to Francis and Mary (Roach) Gillis. He was predeceased by his siblings, Francis, James, John (who was killed in action during World...
Irene Frances Lener
Aug 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Irene Frances Lener, a beloved mother, grandmother,dedicated professional, and cherished friend, who left us peacefully on August 8, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on December 6, 1942, in the Bronx, NY, Irene's spirit and warmth touched the lives of many.
Irene pursued her education with determination,...
Edward Thurston Wilson Graves, III
Aug 8, 2026
Edward Thurston Wilson Graves, III, 77, of West Kingston, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the loving husband of Rebecca Ann Bennett. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Edward Thurston Wilson Graves, Jr. and Helen (Stemplewski) Graves.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Jessica (D'Abrosca)...
Bonnie L. Romano
Aug 8, 2026
Bonnie L. (Hull) Romano, 77, of West Kingston, RI, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of West Kingston, Bonnie was the daughter of the late John A. and Isabel (Wheeler) Hull, and the beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Romano.
Until her retirement, Bonnie was a long time employee of Hoffman...
John E. Houston
Aug 5, 2026
John E. Houston, of Charlestown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at his home on August 5, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on May 23, 1939, John was the son of the late Louis R. and Melvina (Young) Houston. He was predeceased by his former wives, Janice Houston, Daisey Houston and Marion Houston.
John worked for many years as...
Barbara L. Walsh
Aug 5, 2026
Barbara L. Walsh, 95, formerly of Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, most recently of Halcyon Assisted Living, Warwick passed away on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John H. Walsh and Louise (Tanner) Walsh.
She retired from Industrial National Bank in Providence in 1983 after 32 years in the Accounting Department. She was...
Douglas Holland
Aug 4, 2026
Douglas 'Brub' N. Holland, 74, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at his home in Dandridge, TN, where he lived out his retired years. He was the son of the late Douglas Holland, Helen & Alan Card.
Doug, also known as Brub to his close family & friends, was a very proud man... a proud husband, a proud...
Gordon Stewart
Jul 29, 2026
Gordon Stewart, 92, of South Kingston, RI, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Born on September 24, 1933, to the late Haven and Mildred (Hairyes) Stewart and the beloved husband of 53 years of Mary (Grady) Stewart, Gordon grew up in Worcester prior to settling in Rhode Island.
Gordon worked as a salesman...
James "Joey" Montey
Jul 24, 2026
James J. “Joey” Montey, 73, of Westerly, RI, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, with his loving family at his side. A son of the late Joseph J. and Pauline V. (Hazard) Montey, Joey was a longtime resident of Westerly.
Joey graduated from East Providence High School, East Providence, RI and attended New England Institute of Technology. All of his...
