Obituaries

Patricia M. Cotter

Patricia M. Cotter

Aug 6, 2020

Patricia M. Cotter, (Callanan), 90, formerly of The Seasons in East Greenwich, passed peacefully on Thursday August 6, 2020 at Saint Elizabeth's Home in East Greenwich.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Cotter.  Born in Providence, Patricia was the daughter of the late Francis and Emily (Devine) Callanan.

In her early years Patricia took...

Rodney F. Bailey

Rodney F. Bailey

Aug 3, 2020

Rodney F. Bailey, 93, a lifelong dairy farmer was born June 17, 1927 on the Bailey Farm in East Greenwich, where he lived his entire life, died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 3, 2020 on the family farm. He was the husband of the late Judith H. (Wolfenden) Bailey. He was a son of the late...

Susan Jane Hagan

Susan Jane Hagan

Aug 2, 2020

Susan Jane Hagan, 82, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Hope Hospice in Providence. Per family's request, the services are private.Â

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Jerome Langton

Jerome Langton

Aug 2, 2020

Jerome Langton, 82, of Warwick, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the Philip Hutar Hospice Center, Providence, with his family by his side. Born March 5, 1938 in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Dorothy and James Langton. He was the older brother to Edmond Langton. On August 27, 1966 he married Joan Langton who survives....

Juan C. Torres

Juan C. Torres

Jul 30, 2020

Juan C. Torres, a devoted husband, and loving father/grandfather died unexpectedly on July 30th at the age of 76. Juan is survived by his wife Carmen; his children Marilyn, Juan, and Melvin; his grandchildren Michael, Jose, Louis Michael, David, Vanessa, Alex, Gabriela; and his great-grandchild Jose. Juan was a strong man who would always go out of his way to...

George A. Beaven, Iii

George A. Beaven, Iii

Jul 27, 2020

George A. Beaven III, age 69, died unexpectedly on July 27, 2020.  He was a life-long resident of Pojac Point, the son of the late George and Helen (Whitaker) Beaven.  George had provided devoted care to both of his parents in their declining years.

He is survived by a sister, Dr. Gail B. Wangerin and husband Lawrence,...

Paul R. Campbell

Paul R. Campbell

Jul 25, 2020

Paul R. Campbell, of Harpswell, ME, formerly of Providence, RI passed away at his home on Bailey Island on Sunday, July 25th at the age of 72 after a year-long battle with ALS with his wife Susan by his side. Paul was born in Providence on January 14, 1948, to Roland and Irene (Laliberte) Campbell. He attended Providence College where...

Shirley B. Moorehead

Shirley B. Moorehead

Jul 16, 2020

Shirley B. Moorehead, 98, passed away July 16, 2020. She was the wife of the late Warren F. Moorehead. Born in East Greenwich she was a daughter of the late John W. and Lillis H. (Eaton) Hamilton.

She is survived by two children, Scott F. Moorehead and his wife Laura and daughter Linda; a...

Rita E. Russo

Rita E. Russo

Jul 10, 2020

Rita Elizabeth (Lepry) Russo, was born on June 28th, 1926 to Louis and Annie Lepry of Warwick. She passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2020.

Rita grew up in Warwick and graduated from Lockwood High School in 1944 after which she worked at the Apponaug Company. During those young years, she enjoyed going to Hampton...

Maureen F. Burgess

Maureen F. Burgess

Jul 9, 2020

Maureen Fitzpatrick Burgess, 84, of Newport, RI, after a long battle with COPD, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born on March 6, 1936 in Southbridge, MA, she was the daughter of Joseph and Veronica (Roycroft) Fitzpatrick.

Maureen was a graduate of Boston College, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Maureen worked...

John J. "Jack" Durnin, Jr.

John J. "Jack" Durnin, Jr.

Jul 9, 2020

John “Jack” Durnin, Jr., 92, of North Kingstown, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 9, 2020. Born in Windsor Locks, CT, he was the son of the late John and Ellen Durnin of Windsor Locks, CT. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Quilivan) Durnin for 69 years.

Jack was a World War II...

Anthony S. Picchione

Anthony S. Picchione

Jul 8, 2020

Anthony Serafino Picchione, known to his oldest friends as Butch and to others as Tony, passed away on July 8 after a prolonged battle with lung disease.  He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years Jacqueline Ann Picchione who died nearly one year prior.  It was a difficult year for him without her and we take comfort knowing...

William C. Stafford, Sr.

William C. Stafford, Sr.

Jul 4, 2020

William C. Stafford Sr., 97, of East Greenwich passed away on July 4th 2020. He was the husband of the late Ann (Duggan) Stafford and the father of the late William Stafford Jr. and Elizabeth Huling. He is survived by his son Thomas E Stafford of E.G, 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Born in Newport the...

Mary Madeline (Fay) Mcgrath

Mary Madeline (Fay) Mcgrath

Jul 1, 2020

Mary Madeline (Fay) McGrath, 97, of Providence passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John (Jackie) D McGrath, to whom she was married for 55 years. Madeline was born to the late Michael C and Mary Ellen (MacGorman) Fay on May 12, 1923 in Ballymena, County...

Eileen B. Cunningham

Eileen B. Cunningham

Jun 30, 2020

Eileen B. Cunningham, 94, of Cranston, passed away June 30, 2020. At the behest of the family services will be private.

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James B. Compton

James B. Compton

Jun 29, 2020

James B. Compton, 89, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Ellen (Cheney) Compton for 58 years, father to Russell, Peter, and Adam, father in-law to Alexandra and Sarah, and “Opa” to grandchildren Jack, Charlie, Sebastian, Francesca, Henry, Sophia, and Susannah (and to many extended family and friends). The family...

Alicia D. Cullen

Alicia D. Cullen

Jun 28, 2020

Alicia D. Cullen died at 87 years of age, June 28, 2020, after a long fight with various diseases. She died as she wished, in her home and with her family.  She is survived by her son, James Cullen, and her daughters Mary Elizabeth Cullen-Dzaman and Margaret Szeliga.

Alicia was born November 5, 1932, the youngest of...

Emi S. Crouse

Emi S. Crouse

Jun 28, 2020

Emi S. Crouse, 89, of North Kingstown passed away peacefully Sunday June 28 th 2020 at her home of 56years in the loving arms of her of her Son and Daughter-In-Law following a brief illness.  Born in Fukashima Japan October 3, 1930 she was the daughter of late Zenji Saito and Tomeyo.

Emi is predeceased by her...

Margaret E. "Peggy" Forman

Margaret E. "Peggy" Forman

Jun 26, 2020

Margaret “Peggy” Forman, 91, of Sleepy Hollow Rd, East Greenwich, died peacefully in her home on June 26, 2020. Born January 14, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to Mary (Harrison) and Ignatius Frohbose, she went on the marry John H. Forman, Sr (1928-2007), a Navy Seabee, in 1947. Traveling the world, they had six children: Patricia (husband James Jones) of...

John J. Durnin, Iii

John J. Durnin, Iii

Jun 24, 2020

John J. Durnin, III, 63, of Standish, ME, passed away suddenly on June 24, 2020. Born in Long Beach, California he was a son of John J. Jr. and Joan Q. Durnin of North Kingstown.

John and family relocated to North Kingstown, Rhode Island where he graduated both high school and Rhode College.

Beside his...