Michael Oneill
, Rhode Island
It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Michael ONeill. Mike passed away peacefully today Thursday August 13 2026 at home. Mike was 83 years old and a beloved member of the West Bay community for 40 years. He is survived by his close friends including those with whom he shared a home and the dedicated team members who supported him throughout the years and held a meaningful place in his life. Mike was a man of few words but he knew exactly what he wanted and he had his own memorable way of letting you know. Mike took time to get to know people and when he learned your name it was often his own version of it. Those names became part of the way he connected with the people around him. His love of chocolate was legendary. Chocolate ice cream which he affectionately…
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Carl Soares
, Rhode Island
Carl E. Soares 65 of North Kingstown RI passed away at his home on August 10 2026.Born in Newport RI he was a son of the late James M. Soares and Ernestine M. Bravo Soares. Carl was a diver quahoger landscaper and all around handyman for many years.He was known by many as Coach Carl during his time coaching the NK girls Rec Youth basketball team and by friends and relatives he was known as Uncle Carl.He enjoyed saltwater fishing golfing skiing dancing to live music and loved to use his skills to make endless home upgrades. Carl was a kind and generous man who loved people and helping others. Carl leaves his loving children Kay E. Soares of Warwick and Lee Soares wife Eunice of Warwick. He was the former husband of Cynthia L. Spuerkel of Warwick.Cherished brother of Madeline Soares of Fall River John Soares of Portsmouth Maureen…
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Sarah Andrews
, Rhode Island
Sarah Sally Ann Andrews 88 passed away on Thursday August 13 2026 at Hulitar Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 12 1938 in Shelby Ohio she was the only child of the late William Query and Gladys Wagoner. Sally spent 28 years as a teacher for East Greenwich Public Schools teaching First Grade for most of her career. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years Capt. John Andrews and is survived by her only child Capt. Peter Andrews his wife Dr. Susan Andrews and her adult grandchildren Sarah Kops and William Andrews. Her greatest joys came from her 64 year marriage to John laying the educational foundations for hundreds of young people during her career and helping to raise her grandchildren to become the productive adults they are today. Proud graduates of the University of Michigan Sally John moved to Rhode Island with their…
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Joseph Ciacciarelli
, Rhode Island
Joseph Anthony Ciacciarelli 89 of Warwick died peacefully on August 15 2026. He was the beloved husband of Jean Giorgianni Ciacciarelli. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Mariano and Anna Macera Ciacciarelli brother to the late Mary Pezzullo. Joe graduated from Bryant College and went on to enjoy a very successful banking career with the former Fleet Bank now Bank of America where he dedicated more than 30 years of service. He was in the Consumer Finance Dept. where he was known for a particular skill set problem solver. He was so good at finding mistakes that he became known as THE PROBLEM SOLVER through out the entire bank. So well known was he that whenever there was a difficult situation which no one could unravel the bank personnel would say GET JOE He was recognized for his amazing help in recovering large amounts of money…
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Barry Doyle
, Rhode Island
August 7, 2026
Barry E. Doyle 84 of North Kingstown died August 8 2026 at Bayview at Scalabrini. He was the husband of the late Barbara J. Madison Doyle. Born in South Kingstown he was the son of the late Earle F. Doyle and Hazel Streeter Doyle. Barry in his early days served in the Navy until 1967. He was a graduate of Rhode Island JR College where he earned an associates in art and then on to the Berklee School of Music where he earned his Bachelors Degree. He spent his career teaching Music in Warwick and North Kingstown Public Schools until his retirement. He enjoyed playing in jazz bands woodworking and collecting antique Rhode Island tools. He leaves his loving nephews Kenneth B. Kip Puckett his wife Melissa of Wakefield and Scott J. Puckett his wife Sarah of Charlestown. He was the brother of the late Linda E. Puckett. His graveside…
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William Oneill
, Rhode Island
William Peter ONeill 78 of Warwick died peacefully on Thursday August 6 2026. He was the beloved husband of Patricia OConnor ONeill. Born in Woonsocket he was the son of the late Joseph H. and Mildred F. OKeefe ONeill. Bill was a proud graduate of Providence College he carried with him a deep sense of pride and commitment to his country. He honorably served in the United States National Guard retiring after 20 years of service. He also dedicated more than 36 years of his career to the State of Rhode Island working in the Department of Human Services before retiring. Throughout his long career he was committed to helping others and making a difference in the lives of those he served. Bill was a long time communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Cranston where his faith was an important part of his life. He faithfully served his church community…
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Janet Recchia
, Rhode Island
Janet Arlene Recchia 60 of Warwickpassed away peacefully onJuly 29 2026 surrounded by her family and friends. She fought a courageous battle with illness over the last year. Born in1965in the Hillsgrove neighborhood of Warwick Janet graduated from Pilgrim High School. She worked for many years in sales at the former Ann Hope Pet Supplies Plus and later at Walmart. She had a deep love for animals and her two beloved dogs will dearly miss her loving care and devotion. Janet also loved gardening especially tending to the flowers and plants around her home. A true Rhode Islander Janet cherished the beautiful beaches of southern Rhode Island as well as the shoreline in Conimicut where she often enjoyed peaceful walks. Janet was the beloved daughter of Kenneth Malcolm Miller and Arlene Farr Miller. She was formerly married to John Recchia with whom she maintained a close and caring relationship throughout…
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Janice Flanagan
, Rhode Island
Janice A. Levesque Flanagan 78 of Warwick died peacefully on Saturday August 8 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Carl Lee Flanagan Sr. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Baker Levesque. Janice loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them and especially enjoyed taking a good trip to the casino. Janice will be sadly missed by her loving children Carl L. Flanagan Jr. of Warwick Christine M. Kimball of Warwick and Carol L. Sheets Danny of North Carolina. She was the loving grandmother of Melissa Courtney Chani Alex Victoria Michael Matthew William Alyssa Harley Aiden Cameron and Colton and great grandmother Giavannah Kinley Gabriellah Kaleb Kindle Kennedy Quinn Genevieve Celia Vivianna and Maylani. She also leaves her brother Robert Levesque of North Carolina. She was predeceased by her daughter Charlene L. LeClair and her two…
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Kathaleen Christy
, Rhode Island
Kathaleen A. Christy 80 of North Kingstown passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 3 2026 at South County Hospital. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. Christy and Margaret Santos Christy. Kathaleen attended Cranston ARC Access Point RI Day Program for many years. She was a member of Living Hope Christian Church where she was well regarded by the fellowship. She loved music especially The Star Spangled Banner. She leaves her loving brother Donald J. Christy of Warwick. Cherished aunt of Rebecca Blanchette her husband Gary of Cranston Karen Atkin her husband Pastor Peter Atkin of North Kingstown and Merrideth Mathew her husband Jason of North Carolina. She also leaves many loving grandnieces grandnephews greatgrandnieces greatgrandnephews. Visitation will be held Friday August 7 2026 from 900 to 1000 AM in Living Hope Christian Church 703 South County Trail North Kingstown RI…
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Staci Kaiser
, Rhode Island
Staci L. Kaiser 44 of Groton CT passed away peacefully at her home on Monday August 17 2026. Born in Providence Rhode Island on August 5 1982 she was the devoted wife of Robert W. Kaiser with whom she shared eight years of marriage. She was the beloved daughter of Lauren R. McKeen Heroux and the late Dennis M. Heroux. In addition to her husband Staci is survived by her son Zachary Heroux and his wife Savannah Zach was her pride and joy and the light of her life. She was the stepmother of Jackson and Noah Kaiser. She also leaves behind her sisters Kerri Hayes Jodi Nardolillo and Sandi Pichette as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Staci graduated from the Community College of Rhode Island with an associate degree in business and previously worked in the medical field. She dedicated her life to her family as a homemaker…
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Stephen Macera
, Rhode Island
STEPHEN M. MACERA 89 lifelong resident of East Greenwich passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday August 1 2026. Stephen was the beloved husband of Barbara Jencks Macera who predeceased Stephen in 2002. Stephen was the owner of Steve Macera Sons an owner of Macera Disposal and Stateline Disposal. Hard work and dedication to business was always a priority to him. For many years he had a large pig farm. His children and grandchildren participated in 4H with beef cows and pigs. The farm as so many refer to it became a home away from home to many people. Like his mother he and his wife Barbara always had an open door for friends and family. Many generations of people have made memories there throughout the years. Always a collector he had a vast collection of antique trucks tractors and oddities. Whenever someone needed a spare…
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John Carr
, Rhode Island
JOHN J. CARR 83 of Coventry Passed away peacefully on Friday August 14 2026 at the Brookdale Centre of New England Coventry. John was the loving husband of over three decades to Patricia J. Carpenter Carr. Born in Queens New York John was a son of the late Rita and John C. Carr. He was the proud father of Dr. Jayson C. Carr and his wife Jamie and Kathleen S. Carr and grandfather of Jackson Patrick and Maggie Carr. Stepfather of Laurie Lefebvre of DeLand FL Lisa Lefebvre of DeLand FL andNormand Lefebvre his wife AnnMarie their children Maeghan her husband Max and Michaela her fianc Joseph great grandson Ellis. A graduate of La Salle Academy John earned his undergraduate degree from Providence College and went on to receive a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from Simmons College later becoming a Board Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social…
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Doris Bates
, Rhode Island
August 14, 2026
Doris Ora Bates 98 a cherished soul from Warwick formerly Coventry and East Greenwich passed away on August 15 2026 at HopeHealth Hospice Palliative Care Center in Providence. Doris lived a life filled with love adventure and an unwavering dedication to her family and friends. Born in New Bedford MA on March 9 1928 Doris was the beloved daughter of the late Florence and Wilford Lagesse. From an early age she demonstrated a nurturing spirit a quality that would define her lifes journey and the many roles she cherished. Doris was married to the late Frank Bates Jr. Together they welcomed two daughters into the world. Doris found immense joy in her role as a mother and later as a grandmother or "meme" to her 4 grandchildren. Her family was her greatest treasure and she often reflected on helping to raise three sets of "kids" her younger sister her own…
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Frank Petrarca
, Rhode Island
PETRARCA FRANK A. 80 of West Warwick passed away on Friday August 14 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River MA surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Helen C. Kawa Petrarca for 56 years the loving father of William F. Petrarca and his wife Janet of Plymouth MA and the late Christine Louisa Petrarca. Frank was the adoring grandfather of Jacob Anthony Petrarca and Megan Christine Petrarca. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Francis D. and Mary Moniz Petrarca. Frank graduated from West Warwick High School in 1963. He went on to employment as a heavy equipment operator with the former M. A. Gamino Construction Company. Frank later worked as a dispatcher and shop foreman for TrukAway before retiring as a dispatcher for the Waste Management Trash and Recycling Co. in Cranston. Frank had a strong Catholic faith and was…
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JoAnn Furtado
, Rhode Island
JoAnn Andrade Furtado 88 of Melbourne Beach Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 12 2026 surrounded by her children. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel A. Furtado with whom she shared 68 years of marriage. Born on January 10 1938 JoAnn was the daughter of the late Antonio and Cecilia Andrade. She was born raised and spent much of her life in West Warwick Rhode Island where she built a loving home and devoted herself to her family and community. JoAnn was a loving mother to Steven Furtado and his wife Darilyn and Ann Furtado Gomes and her husband Gilbert. Her greatest joy was her family and she cherished her role as a grandmother to Jaime Furtado Danielle Gomes Heather Gomes Turner and Adam Furtado as well as her seven greatgrandchildren Victoria Auriana Avielle Brielle Tyeson Jack and Trinity. JoAnn and Danny were partners in every…
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Andrew Asselin
, Rhode Island
ANDREW NOEL ASSELIN 88 of West Warwick passed away peacefully at Advinia Care Providence on Friday August 7 2026. He was the loving husband of nearly 67 years to Elizabeth Benoit Asselin. Andrew proudly served his country in the United States Army before his Honorable Discharge. After returning home from service he worked in the textile industry at PV Dye. He then continued his service to his country as a Welder at General Dynamics Electric Boat Quonset. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus where he was a Third Degree Knight. Andrew found solace being outdoors especially when golfing. Above all Andrew was a dedicated father grandfather and great grandfather. Besides his loving wife Elizabeth Andrew was the father of David C. Asselin Mary Corriea and the late Andrew Asselin and Judith Asselin Parenty. Loving grandfather of Michael Parenty Richard Scolavino James Parenty Anita Parenty Andrea Asselin…
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