Obituaries

Jul 31, 2022

Irene K. Plaga 76, of East Greenwich, passed away on July 31 st 2022.   She was the daughter of Lucille Plaga (Johnson) and stepdaughter of Richard Johnson.  Irene never married and had no children.

Irene who was originally from New York, moved to Rhode Island with her mother after her father passed away.  Her Mother Lucy, met...

Jul 26, 2022

Margaret Marie Whittren, 79, of Johnston, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 26th at Morgan Health Center. She is the wife of the late Charles Whittren. Daughter of Jack and Madeline Cunningham of Providence, she is survived by her daughter Dawn Whittren of Florida, her son Gerald Whittren and wife of Cranston, Paulie Whittren son of Massachusetts, Christopher Whittren grandson of...

Jul 25, 2022

Patricia Ann Connolly, age 67, of 10006 Stallion Way, Bahama, NC, passed away Monday evening, July 25, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.

Patty was born March 15, 1955 in Warwick, RI, daughter of the late Thomas McCartin & the late Rita Flynn McCartin. She was the loving wife of 41 years to...

Jul 24, 2022

William L. Klehm, III, 57, passed away on July 24, 2022. He was the son of William L. Klehm, Jr and Virginia Carty, and was the stepson of Gladys “Candie” Klehm.

Bill was born in Boston and lived in North Andover, Massachusetts. He moved to East Greenwich two days before he entered the second grade. Bill graduated...

Jul 24, 2022

Cecelia (Basso) Bengford, 90, of North Kingstown, passed away July 24, 2022. She was the devoted wife of John Bengford. They were married for 60 years. Cecelia “Celie” was born in the Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph Basso Sr. and Grace (Masella) Basso.

Celie worked at The Navy Exchange in Quonset Point where she...

Jul 24, 2022

Anthony E. Perretta, 92, passed away July 24, 2022. He was the husband of the late Carolyn A. (Wilcox) Perretta. Born in East Greenwich he was a son of the late Alfred and Lena (DelPaggio) Perretta.

Anthony was essentially a lifelong resident of East Greenwich. He fondly remembered his youth, growing up in town where, as a...

Jul 22, 2022

Judy E. Pierel (Ferrio), 59, passed away at home on Kindred Hospice, in the company of her sister and granddaughter on July 22nd, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents Cecile Chuddy (Brin) and Paul Chuddy; brothers Leo, Paul and James Ferrio, sister Alice Lanctot and daughter Crystal Pierel. She is survived by her son Christopher Gaydos, grandson and granddaughter...

Jul 18, 2022

MARY CHARLENE MORGAN (CLARKE) 75, of Saunderstown, RI, passed away in her home on July 18th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Charlene was born on February 6th, 1947 to the late Helen and James Clarke of Bristol, Rhode Island. She is predeceased by her sister, Catherine Imondi. Charlene is survived by her husband of 54 years,...

Jul 18, 2022

Olin Woodrow Thompson, III, a Federal Defender, judicial nominee, avid pitch player, Liverpool fan, body surfer, musician, soccer-sideline watcher, standardized test savant, trivia monster and beloved son, brother, husband, father, and friend, died at his home in East Greenwich, RI. He was 50.

Olin was born in August of 1971 in New Brunswick, NJ when James Taylor’s...

Jul 18, 2022

Assunta “Sue” Paul, 76, or North Kingstown, RI, died peacefully at home on July 18, 2022.  She was born March 21, 1945 on Federal Hill.  She was the daughter of the late Umberto and Anna (Carcieri) Furio.  She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Roger F. Paul.

Sue graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse and...

Jul 16, 2022

Elizabeth L. Card, 68, of Pascoag, passed away July 16, 2022. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Elsie L. (Tarbox) Card.

Visitation Wednesday, July 20th from 10:00am to 10:30am at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich.  Committal Prayer Service will follow at 11:00am at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery,...

Jul 13, 2022

No me recuerdes con tristeza, no me recuerdes con lagrimas, recuerda todas las risas, que hemos compartido alo largo de los anos. Ahora estoy contento de que mi vida valiera la pena, sabiendo que al pasar por el camino hice sonreir a algien. Cuando caminas por la calle y me tienes en mente, estoy caminado sobre tus pasos Solo medio...

Jul 12, 2022

R. Peter Henrikson, Chief, EGFD (Ret.), 82 of Warwick, died peacefully at home July 12, 2022 He was born July 16, 1940 in Oakland beach. He was the son of the late Roland and Emily (Boldt) Henrikson. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Francesca W. (Walsh) Henrikson.

Peter graduated from the former Rhode Island...

Jul 9, 2022

Jennifer (Jen) Gregson passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022.  Born in Providence on June 14, 1987, she was the daughter of Ann Marie Gregson and the late Steven Gregson.  Jen grew up in East Greenwich and graduated from East Greenwich High School in 2005.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business at The...

Jun 27, 2022

Ann E. DeLisi, 94, of Cumberland RI, died June 27, 2022, following a brief illness.  She proudly lived independently until a few weeks before her passing.

Ann was the loving aunt of John A. O’Connell, and his wife Cheryl, of Norton, MA.  She is predeceased by her parents, Arturo and Elvira DeLisi and sister, Flora A. O’Connell,...

Jun 26, 2022

Lori A (Mulchahey) Clifton, 63, passed away Sunday, June 26th, at Kent County Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Providence to the late Arthur and Rose Marie (Albanese) Marco. She was the sister of the late Arthur Marco, Jr.

She worked at her father's restaurant for 20 years doing everything and anything, from bartender, to...

Jun 22, 2022

Marjorie J. Perretta, 89, passed away June 22, 2022. She was the wife of the late Alfred D. Perretta. Mrs. Perretta worked for the US Government as an administrative assistant at the Quonset and Newport Naval Bases. She was an avid reader, a communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Church for over 70 years...