Supporting Family of Fallen NK Firefighter

Members of the NK community are coming to help raise money for the family of David Mowbray, who passed away last year.

For most of Captain David Mowbray’s 25-year career with the North Kingstown Fire Department, he served as a rescue captain on one of the district’s ambulances. During that time, he responded to thousands of calls to help those in need throughout the community. This Friday, the community he served for more than two decades is looking to help give back to his family. This past November, Mowbray passed away after an 8-month-long battle with lung cancer at the age of 52, leaving behind his wife Julie and daughters Kimberlee and Michelle. The loss of Mowbray (which came sooner than friends and family expected) just before the holidays was exacerbated by the financial hardships that followed. One of NKFD’s deputy chiefs reached out to the Rhode …

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Five Things To Know Today

5 Things: Happy New Year, Polar Bear Plunge & More

Five things to know for Jan. 1.

1.  Want to know what's open today? Check out our list of business hours here. 2.  Usher in the new year with nearly freezing cold water! Of course, we're speaking of the 40th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at North Kingstown Town Beach. There will be refreshments and commemorative shirts available for purchase. P.S. There's a costume contest, too! 3.  This Friday, the North Kingstown firefighters are holding a fundraiser pasta dinner to benefit the family of Captain David Mowbray, who passed away in November. Learn more about the event here. 4.  Did you know you can add events (like yard sales, fundraisers, etc.) right to our site? Learn how to post your events and more here.  5.  Today: cloudy then gradually becoming mostly sunny with highs …

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NK Firefighter Passes Away After Illness

Rescue Captain David Mowbray of the North Kingstown Fire Department passed away Saturday, Nov. 24.

  Members of the North Kingstown Fire Department are mourning the loss of one of their own following the passing of Rescue Captain David Mowbray this weekend. Mowbray died Saturday, Nov. 24 at home following an illness. He was 52 years old. Mowbray has served with the NKFD for the past 25 years. He leaves behind his wife Julie (Barlow) Mowbray and daughters Kimberlee and Michelle Mowbray. He was the son of Stephen Jr. and Jean (Sangster) Mowbray. He also leaves behind three siblings  – Stephen Mowbray III, Deboray Swallow and Thomas Mowbray. He was a member of the IAFF and was known for his love of sports. Visiting hours will Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home (2435 Warwick Ave. in Warwick). His funeral …

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