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Dina Marie Narciso

Dina Marie Narciso

Mar 20, 2026

It is with deep sadness that the family of Dina Marie Narciso announces her passing on March 20, 2026, at her home in Cornelius, NC. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend whose vibrant spirit and energy touched everyone who knew her.Dina was born on April 21,1964, in Wilmington, NC, and spent her formative years in Rhode Island,...

Dolores DiPrete

Dolores DiPrete

Apr 10, 2026

Dolores (Pastore) DiPrete, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026. Born June 14, 1927, to George and Emilia Pastore, Dolores was a lifelong resident of Cranston and Jerusalem.

Dolores married Walter A. DiPrete on October 7, 1950.

She lived her life to her final morning in the house she loved by the sea, always happiest with her grandchildren...

Elizabeth Kane LeValley

Elizabeth Kane LeValley

Apr 9, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Kane LeValley, age 88, who died peacefully in her sleep on April 9th, 2026, in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Elizabeth was the beloved wife of Warren LeValley, who survives her after 29 years of marriage. Born on February 17, 1938, Beth grew up in Scituate, Rhode Island, as one...

Paul Gerald MacLean

Paul Gerald MacLean

Apr 8, 2026

Paul Gerald MacLean, 82, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026. Predeceased by his parents, Donald and Agnes, he is survived by his wife, Diane, and his children Neil (Melanie) and Kate (Tim). Paul is also remembered by his grandchildren Miles, Noah, and Ellison, as well as his brothers, Robert and Donald.

Born on May 17, 1943, Paul grew up...

Myra A. Ball

Myra A. Ball

Apr 7, 2026

Myra A. Ball, 88, of Charlestown, RI, passed away on Tuesday, April 7 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of John F. Ball. Born in Westerly, RI, on October 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marion (Kendrick) Downes.

After graduating from Rhode Island College in 1955, she devoted her...

Melanie Gideon

Melanie Gideon

Apr 5, 2026

Melanie Gideon, beloved mother, wife, and author, died peacefully at home on Easter Sunday. She was 62. For more than two years she lived with cancer, greeting each day with dignity and grace. She moved through every stage of illness without complaint and with a steady, quiet courage that inspired those around her.

Born in Rhode Island to Sarah and Vasant...

Daniel O. Wheelan III.

Daniel O. Wheelan III.

Apr 4, 2026

Daniel O. Wheelan III, 81, of Narragansett, passed away on Saturday, April 4th, 2026.

Dan was born in South Kingstown on February 4, 1945, to Daniel and Janice (Peters) Wheelan. He was raised in Providence, Rhode Island and was a graduate of LaSalle Academy, Providence College and received a Master's in Social Work from Smith College. He proudly served in...

Timothy Vincent Hanrahan

Timothy Vincent Hanrahan

Apr 3, 2026

Timothy V. Hanrahan, 67, of Charlestown, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at Westerly Hospital. He was the husband of Lynne (Fontaine) Hanrahan. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late David and Dorothy (Linnehan) Hanrahan.

Timothy was a devoted member of Rock Steady Boxing. He enjoyed bowling, watching professional wrestling, and going to the movies. Above all,...

Perley E. Doak

Perley E. Doak

Apr 2, 2026

Perley E. Doak, 98 of South Kingstown passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 with his loving family by his side. One of twelve siblings, he was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine. Raised on a farm, Perley enjoyed a deep appreciation for hard work and the relationships that came with a farming community.

He graduated from Fort Fairfield High School....

Matthew Michael Morlock

Matthew Michael Morlock

Apr 1, 2026

Matthew Michael Morlock, known by all for his warm-hearted spirit, loyalty, and a remarkable willingness to help others, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the age of 47. Born on April 27, 1978, Matthew was raised in Ledyard, Connecticut and was a graduate of Ledyard High School. For nearly 27 years, he was a devoted employee at...

Paul Donald "Russ" Russell

Paul Donald "Russ" Russell

Mar 28, 2026

Paul D. "Russ" Russell passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2026. Born in West Warwick, R.I., he was the son of the late J. Eddie and Dora (Joubert) Russell. He was the husband of the late Jean (Yost) Russell for 65 years.

Paul was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the...

Charles E. Sekator Jr.

Charles E. Sekator Jr.

Mar 26, 2026

Charles E. Sekator Jr., 70, of Wakefield, RI, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, with his loving family by his side. A son of the late Charles E. and Barbara P. (Champlin) Sekator and the beloved husband of 17 years to Terrace “Terry” (Benwell) Sekator, Charles was a lifelong resident of Wakefield.

Charles was known as a hard worker with...

Mary Jane Klinkhammer

Mary Jane Klinkhammer

Mar 25, 2026

Mary Jane Klinkhammer, 70, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026.

Born in Wakefield, Rhode Island, she spent her life in South County, a place whose salt air, winding roads, and coastal light mirrored her own calm and thoughtful spirit. Mary Jane devoted her career to serving others as a clinical counselor at the University of Rhode Island, where she...

Laura Jean Lord

Laura Jean Lord

Mar 21, 2026

Laura Jean (Karpinol) Lord, 76, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of William C. Lord, with whom they shared 55 years together. Born on June 11, 1949, in New York City, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and...

Wanda S. Thursby

Wanda S. Thursby

Mar 21, 2026

Wanda passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 21st, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Wiley P. and Lucille Jones Stallings, Wanda was born at Ft Bragg, North Carolina. She spent most of her early years in Jacksonville, North Carolina. After she married her husband Glen, she spent time in Chapel Hill, NC, Gainesville, FL, and since...

Evelyn Tucker Holloway

Evelyn Tucker Holloway

Mar 21, 2026

Evelyn T. (Healy) Holloway, 97, of South Kingstown, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with her loving family by her side. A daughter of the late Freeman A. and Mary E. (Whaley) Healy and the beloved wife of the late John Eugene Holloway, Evelyn was a lifelong resident of South Kingstown.

Evelyn was born on Pond St....

Elsie C. Hall

Elsie C. Hall

Mar 20, 2026

Elsie C. Hall, 84, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20th surrounded by her loving family. Born in Storrs, Connecticut on June 1, 1941 to her beloved parents, the late Richard and Mildred (Warren) Chak. She was the devoted wife of the late Alton D. Hall for fifty years.

 

Elsie was a perpetual student throughout her lifetime. She...

Sandra M. Poirier

Sandra M. Poirier

Mar 15, 2026

Sandra Mae Poirier (85) of Richmond, RI died at home on March 14, 2026.

Sandra was born on Nov. 21, 1940, in Esmond, R.I., to Lillian (La Chapelle) and Leon Poirier. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, and she will be deeply missed. Sandra is survived by her partner and caregiver Candace Oviatt, her son John Reginald and...

Raymond McNamara

Raymond McNamara

Mar 15, 2026

Raymond P McNamara, 81, passed away on March 15, 2026, at South County Hospital in South Kingstown, surrounded by his loving family. They take comfort in knowing he passed peacefully and was welcomed into heaven by those who went before him - of course arriving just in time for their St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Raymond was born on August 27,...

William Charles O'Malley

William Charles O'Malley

Mar 14, 2026

William Charles O'Malley, 79, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the devoted and beloved husband of Beverly (O'Brien) O'Malley, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and cherished memories.

Born in the Smith Hill section of Providence on March 20, 1946, Billy was the son of the...

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