Friday, March 22, 2013
An active member of the community, Edward Cooney passed away this week at the age of 65.
The following information was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home. Former president of the North Kingstown Town Council and active member of the community Edward Cooney passed away Wednesday, March 20 at his home. He was 65 years old. Cooney served on the North Kingstown Town Council from 2004 to 2008. He was a member and past chairman of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, past chairman of Kent Hospital, trustee of Care New England and founder and chairman of Engage RI. He was the past president of the Wickford Little League and was head coach of the Ireland National Baseball Team in 2002. One of his greatest joys was coaching the youth of North Kingstown in soccer and baseball. He served three terms as president of the Point …
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Monday, March 18, 2013
The namesake of NK's Lischio Field and founder of Heritage Homes has passed away.
The following obituary was provided by Nardolillo Funeral Home. Paul Francis Lischio of West Palm Beach, FL and Saunderstown, RI passed away at home on March 16. He was 88 years old. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Marguerite Mansolillo Lischio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Erasmo and Angela (Pagano) Lischio. He was the brother of Erasmo Lischio, Jr., Frederick Lischio, Mary Geitz, Rita Vargas and the late Ralph Lischio and Michele Lischio. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Paula Schick, her husband Frederick and daughter Lynn Moran and her husband Steven. He was the beloved grandfather of Paul Schick, Amy Santosuosso, Allison Schick, Lauren and Alexandra Moran and great-grandfather of Olivia …
An avid gardener, Bill loved flowers, music, opera, and art, but also volunteered for a number of charities helping those less fortunate.
William P. McKiernan, 91, of Quidnessett in North Kingstown passed away March 16. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John F. and Loretta (Mulvey) McKiernan. He is survived by several nieces and nephews and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late John, Loretta, James, Lawrence, Edward, and Joseph McKiernan, and Margaret Sherman, Mary Flanagan and Rita Mathos. Mr. McKiernan graduated from Classical High School in 1940. He received a Bachelors Degree from Providence College, and his Masters from Catholic University of America. In his youth, his interests were studying German, voice, and drama. He had a life-long passion for the theater and was very active in the drama club. He taught …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Nathalie Stewart of North Kingstown passed away last week at the age of 91.
The following obituary was provided by Cranston-Murphy Funeral Home. Nathalie T. (Caldwell) of North Kingstown passed away Thurs. Feb. 28 at the Coventry Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was 91 years old. She was the wife of the late James Stewart, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raymond P. Caldwell and Gladys (Tillinghast) Caldwell. Stewart was a secretary for the Slocum Agency and the State of Rhode Island for many years until her retirement. She was a communicant of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1942 graduate of Rhode Island College, volunteer at Kent Hospital, and the National Insurance Women's Association. She leaves her two children: Alan B. Stewart of North Kingstown and Laurie Harrington and …
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Florence Hugues of North Kingstown passed away last week at the age of 83.
The following obituary was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home. Florence M. Hugues of North Kingstown passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27. She was 83 years old. She was wife of the late Talton G. Hugues for 53 years. Born in Uniondale on Long Island, NY, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Ethel (Arnold) Marino. Hugues was a self-employed house cleaner before retiring. She enjoyed crocheting and counted cross stitching. She leaves four daughters, Joanne Rollinson of East Greenwich, Deborah Noiseux of CA, Patricia Lewis and Virginia Elliott both of North Kingstown; a brother, Thomas Marino of Providence; a sister, Arlene Bradley of Coventry; five granddaughters and one grandson; one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter. She was the…
Friday, February 22, 2013
A former school bus aide and volunteer at the Pet Refuge passed away this week at the age of 80.
The following obituary was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home. Irene E. Towne, formerly Wright, of North Kingstown passed away Thursday, Feb. 21 at her home. She was 80 years old. She leaves behind her husband of 58 years, David L. Towne. Born in Dover Township, MI, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Wright and Maggie Cornell, and the step-daughter of the late Earl Cornell. Towne was a school bus aide for the Town of North Kingstown. She was a former Sunday school teacher in Adrian, MI. She would bake banana bread, cookies and brownies for fundraising events at the North Kingstown Pet Refuge Animal Shelter. She also loved to crochet and grow flowers and tomato plants. She enjoyed trips to Block Island with her husband, especially …
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
William A. Worthy, Sr. passed away earlier this month.
The following obituary was provided by Hill Funeral Home in East Greenwich. William A. Worthy, Sr. passed away February 1, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Darlene V. (Carlson) Worthy. Born in Wiltshire, England, he was the son of the late William W. and Constance (Austin) Worthy. Worthy started his career on Cunard Cruise Ships where he met his wife. Together they owned the former Billy Bud's Pub in New Rochelle, NY, later moving to Rhode Island, where he became manager of the Food and Beverage Division of the former Chateau DeVille. Starting in 1983, he worked as a travel agent for the former Thompson Travel in East Greenwich, until retirement. During retirement his love of golf became his part time job at the East Greenwich…
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Gilbert Tourgee of North Kingstown passed away unexpectedly last week.
The following obituary was provided by Cranston-Murphy Funeral Home. Gilbert N. Tourgee of North Kingstown passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 12. He was 65 years old. He was the beloved husband of June L. (Bowers) Tourgee for 44 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Adrian J. Tourgee and Julia G. (Watson) Tourgee. As a Vietnam veteran, he was presented with the Bronze Star for bravery, and the Army Commendation Medal for good behavior. Tourgee was a former house committee member for the Anawan Club in Rehoboth, MA and was a former Director of the Board of the 100 Club. He was also the Vice President of Sales of Hyland Equipment. His passion for being on the water was evident by the organizations he supported. He was …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Ernest Myette of Saunderstown passed away at the age of 83 last week.
The following obituary was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home. Ernest A. Myette, formerly of Saunderstown and Jamestown, passed away Feb. 6. He was 83 years old. He leaves behind his wife, Jeannette A. (Lawson) Myette. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Lorette (LaFlamme) Myette. He graduated from Rogers High School and was a US Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War. A 20-year veteran of the US Naval Reserves, he toured with NATO Forces in Iceland where he served as a photographer. A self-employed photographer, he worked for the Catholic Diocese of Providence for 25 years and also T.D. Brown. After retiring, he worked for Stop & Shop part-time. He was a member of the Titanic Historical Society, the Titanic …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Robert Taylor of the North Kingstown Fire Department passed away last week at the age of 55.
The following obituary was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home. Capt. Robert L. Taylor of the North Kingstown Fire Department passed away unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 8. He was 55 years old. He leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Nancy A. (Chadwick) Taylor for 35 years. Born in North Providence, he was a son of the late Ernest W., Jr. and Laura M. (Capracotta) Taylor. He served in the Rhode Island National Guard for eight ears. Tyalor was the fire mechanic for the North Kingstown Fire Department for 27 years; and was a member of IAFF Local 1651. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation the RI Bow Hunters Club and was a …
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