Obituaries

Jul 14, 2026

Jul 13, 2026

Dorothy Anne Fish, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on July 13th. Born in South Kingstown to her loving parents, the late Albert and Dorothy (Richmond) Woodmansee. She was the former wife of John Fish for over 20 years, and beloved companion of Wallace Hazard.

Anne was a devout partner, mother, daughter, aunt, grandmother, friend, and most recently, great grandmother....

Jul 13, 2026

Karen S. Hogan, 58, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at South County Hospital after a six-month battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Richard Hogan, with whom she shared 30 wonderful years. She was the proud mother of the late Angel Hogan. For 20 years, Karen devoted her life to caring for Angel, who...

Jul 11, 2026

Michele Perreault Coppa, 73, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, after the fight of a lifetime. She was the beloved wife of Michael Coppa and the daughter of the late Jules and Emma (Stagon) Perreault.

Michele had a passion for helping others, and she shared that gift in countless ways throughout her life. She dedicated many years to teaching...

Jul 10, 2026

Olga A. Beauchamp, 86, of East Greenwich, RI passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. Born on July 27, 1939, Olga was one of eight Sullivan children of Providence and spent decades as a mother, sister, aunt, cousin, wife, and grandmother to a family that, for her, spanned more than five generations.

Olga was the quintessential Italian/Irish matriarch - an...

Jul 9, 2026

Donald P. Hopkins Jr., 61, of Wyoming, RI, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Westerly Hospital. Born on December 1, 1964, in South Kingstown, RI, he was the son of the late Donald P. Hopkins Sr. and Janice L. Mars-Hill and beloved grandson of Harold and Laura Mars. Mourned by his former wife and life partner, Wanda Hopkins.

Donald...

Jul 8, 2026

Lorraine E. (Brown) Morgera, 83, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with her loving family at her side. A daughter of the late George R. and Gertrude M. (St. Martin) Brown and the beloved wife of Joseph Morgera, Lorraine was a longtime resident of Wakefield, RI.

Lorraine worked as a secretary for many years at several different parishes in the...

Jul 6, 2026

Ruth M. Gardiner, 97, of Charlestown, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026 at home. Born in Exeter, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Rowland and Margaret (Ferguson) Babbitt.

She is survived by her two daughters, Margaret Cole and Donna Heeks, and thirteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Ruth was the mother of the late Edward S....

Jul 5, 2026

Jordan Scott Monroe, 25, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday. Born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, he was the beloved son of Jeff Monroe, Adrienne Fry, and Elisa Catley.

Jordan was the cherished grandson of Rhonda Fry; Stanley Bailey (Loraine); Domenic Seita (Donna); and the late Joseph B. Monroe Jr., Marlene Monroe, Ethel Babcock Wilcox, Ellison "Tarzan" Brown, Pauly...

Jul 4, 2026

James "Jim" M. Paterson, 71, of North Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2026, at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Jo Ann (Howell) Paterson, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage and many treasured memories.

Jim was a hardworking commercial fisherman whose life was deeply connected to the water. A graduate of South Kingstown High...

Jul 1, 2026

Kimberli (Patrick) Lynch, 61, of South Kingstown, passed away on July 1, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Virginia (Michaud) Thompson. Kimberli was a lifelong resident of South Kingstown.

First and foremost, Kimberli had a kind and compassionate heart, which led her to spend much of her life caring for others. Whether it was her family, the elderly,...

Jul 1, 2026

Ernest J. Willett Sr., 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1st leaving behind a legacy of hard work, music, adventure, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Born in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, on January 8, 1933, Ernie was the son of the late Ernest and Eleanor (Stroud) Willett. A lifelong Rhode Island resident, he dedicated nearly 40 years of...

Jun 28, 2026

John Allen Hay, 85, of West Kingston, RI, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Robert Matthew and Beatrice Pearl (Spink) Hay. A devoted husband, proud father, cherished grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his loving wife Victoria Alice (Ferbert) and his oldest daughter Elizabeth Viola White (Arthur...

Jun 26, 2026

Rev. Dr. Judith M. Silva, 66, of Carolina, Puerto Rico, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Philadelphia. Born and raised in Providence, RI, she was a daughter of the late John N. Silva and Joyce S. (Bourne) Silva.

After graduating from Classical High in Providence, Judith received her seminary training at Yale Divinity School and Union Theological's Blanton...

Jun 26, 2026

Chad M. Jackson, 49, of Green Hill, RI, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 26, 2026. He will forever be the beloved husband of Dee Bitgood-Jackson. Chad was the son of Cathy Jackson and the late Donnie Jackson and was a lifelong resident of South Kingstown, RI and a graduate of South Kingstown High School.

At a very young age,...

Jun 23, 2026

Irene Vari Chalupa, 79, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born on March 10, 1947, in Tótszentmárton, Hungary, Irene was the oldest of four daughters born to Istvan and Maria Vari. Her childhood was shaped by extraordinary circumstances. After her family fled Hungary, they spent time in refugee camps throughout Europe before settling temporarily in...

Jun 22, 2026

Jun 22, 2026

Joyce B. Silva, 94, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was the loving wife of 64 years to the late John N. Silva. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Harriet (Cheats) Bourne.

Joyce worked at South County Cardiology for many years before retiring at the age of 75. She enjoyed crocheting, often...

Jun 22, 2026

Joan Marie Briggs, 84, of Exeter, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at South County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William H. Howard, Jr. and Marie E. (LaFreniere) Bishop.

Joan worked for many years as a bus driver and at Allie's Donuts. She later retired from the Ladd Center and also tended bar at the Old...

Jun 20, 2026

Paul Tyson Kueker, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 20th.

Paul was a kind soul who always had a smile and a hug for everyone he met. A loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend. Paul was a lover of music, art, cooking, family, and friends. He lived life with warmth, laughter and a generous spirit. Paul's home...