Tuesday, May 14, 2013
24-year US Navy Veteran passed away on May 5.
The following obituary was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home. Bruce Jay Bailen, 81, of North Kingstown, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marlene F. (Refold) Bailen. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Samuel and Sadie (Parker) Bailen. He graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a BA in Business Administration. A twenty-four year Veteran of the US Navy, Mr. Bailen served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served on the destroyer the USS Holder DD-819 and was a member of their alumni association. After his retirement he worked for the State of RI, Department of Mental Health for ten years and was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association. He was also an avid …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Dedicated military wife and mother of five passed away on May 6.
The following obituary was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home. Helen Claire Desmarais, 85, of North Kingstown, RI, died on May 6 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Army Colonel Arthur Joseph Desmarais, to whom she was married for over 50 years. Helen was born and raised in Fall River, MA, the daughter of the late Nora and Alfred McNally. She attended St. Patrick's parish school and graduated from the Dominican Academy. Following high school, she worked in the Payroll Department for the Fall River Knitting Mill and during World War II, she worked at the US Post Office, and at the Firestone Company inspecting gas masks. She and a friend were known to write notes to the soldiers, slipping them into the …
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Former postmaster of the Saunderstown Post Office Lucille Bragg passed away this week.
The following obituary was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home. Lucille Theresa Bragg died peacefully on April 20 at her daughter's home in Wickford, Rhode Island surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old. Bragg was born on August 17, 1928 in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Marie Brindamour and Benonie LaPerche. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Bragg to whom she was married for 53 years. She worked for the United States Postal Service for 22 years and retired as Postmaster of the Saunderstown Post Office in 1989 before retiring to Vero Beach, Florida. During her career she was very active in the National Rural Letter Carrier's Association serving in various board capacities as well as a volunteer at Gilbert …
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Known for her paintings, North Kingstown resident Irene Spencer passed away this week at the age of 88.
The following obituary was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home. Irene M. Spencer, formerly Lange, passed away Monday, April 15. She was 88 years old. She was wife of the late Philip G. Spencer, Jr. Born in Coventry, she was the daughter of the late Edward K. and Eva (L'Heureux) Lange. After graduating from Roger Williams Hospital School of Nursing, Spencer worked at Roger Williams Hospital. She then graduated from Columbia Graduate School of Nursing and worked at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. She ended her nursing career working at South County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was a prolific painter and was a lifetime member of the Wickford Art Association and had served as director of their art gallery. She was also an …
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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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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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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 …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Doris Moon of North Kingstown passed away this week at the age of 88.
The following obituary was provided by Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home. Doris L. Moon, formerly Asselin, of Lafayette Road in North Kingstown passed away Jan. 25. She was 88 years old. She was the wife of the late Frank O. Moon. Mon worked at Stanley Bostitch for many years before retiring. She was honorary member emerita of the Old Time Fiddlers Club of RI. She was an excellent hostess to her family, friends and members of the Old Time Fiddlers Club. She enjoyed her home and her flower garden. She was a communicant of St. Bernard Church. She leaves her son, David A. Duff and his wife Kathleen of Plano, TX; two grandsons, Michael and Jason Duff of Texas; and a great-granddaughter, Madeleine. Visiting hours Friday, Feb. 1 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday…
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