Rita A. (Martin) Edwards, 89, of Richmond, RI, died peacefully on Sunday April 14, 2024 at South County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of George S. Edwards, Jr. sadly he passed away on December 7, 2018. Born in Westerly, RI on March 23, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Sarah A. (Marshall) Martin. Rita worked at the former Hamilton Webb Manufacturing in North Kingstown, RI for many years. She enjoyed her home and going to civic organizations that her husband George...

Matthew Joseph Brouillette (aka Matty B), 40, passed away on April 8th, 2024, in Westerly, RI. Matthew was born on April 29th, 1983, in Warwick, RI and is survived by his father Ronald Brouillette and JoAnn White of Coventry, RI, his sister, Amanda and her husband Frank Garrett and their son, Jeremiah of Spring, TX. Matthew also leaves behind a sister, Bethany Brouillette, a brother, Mason Brouillette, a grandfather, Rene Brouillette, a stepmom, Jane Palmer, first cousins, Rob Finch and...

Joel Dean Lewis, 67, of Voluntown, CT, passed away at home on Sunday, March 24, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Joel was born in Westerly, RI on November 16 1956, and was raised in Hope Valley, he was the son of the late Dalton Lewis Sr. and Lucille Bolger Lewis.   Joel worked for over 40 years as a welder, at Electric Boat, Bostitch, and before retiring had worked in Quality Control at Anvil International in North Kingstown. Known to be a hard and diligent worker, he took...

Vivian J. (Jones) Roode, 89, of Wood River Junction, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at home. Born in Springfield, MA on August 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Russell M. and Jeanette (Martinez) Jones. Vivian was a homemaker during the years her children attended school, and a daycare worker in the years that followed.She loved the ocean, spending lots of time in the sun. Vivian loved all creatures great and small,...

George Robert Sherman, Sr., 86, of Hopkinton, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Shirley L. (Turgeon) Sherman. Born in Wakefield, RI on November 25, 1937, he was the son of the late Robert and Eva (Abbey) Sherman. George began his dedication to service at the age of 15 when he first became an active volunteer in the Charlestown/Richmond Fire Departments. He went on to be a part of...

Amos Smith Burdick, III of Westerly, RI passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. He was the son of the late Amos Smith Burdick, Jr. and Margaret June (Kessler) Burdick. Amos was a United States Navy Veteran. He dedicated 38 years of his life to working and running Burlingame State Park, a job he truly enjoyed. Amos is survived by his brother Thomas Burdick of Charlestown, Sisters Cindy Bentley of hope Valley, Cathy Moiser of Exeter, and Margery Coon of Charlestown, stepmother Arlene,...

Billie-Jo Thornley of Arcadia Road, Exeter RI passed away at home unexpectedly Friday, March 1, 2024, at the age of 50. She was the fiancé of Kevin E. Gardiner. Born April 14, 1973 in Westerly, she was the daughter of Donna Maria (Watson) Thornley of Westerly and the late Glenn Edward Thornley. She had been employed at Middle of Nowhere Diner and Olde Theatre Diner as a cook manager. She enjoyed spending time gardening, cooking, and caring for her pets, including cats, chickens, dogs and...

Anthony “Tony” Charles Mercurio, 80, of Hope Valley, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the husband of the late Eileen Mary (Kenyon) Mercurio. Born in East Greenwich, RI on July 5, 1943, he is the son of the late Michael Joseph and Mary Joan (Caldamone) Mercurio. Tony was best known for his great sense of humor and giving heart. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him well. He is survived by his...

Gerald “Jerry” A.W. Collins, 80 of Richmond, RI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 9th. Jerry was born in Providence, RI on May 29, 1943 to the late Marshall Collins and Nina (Sweet) Collins. He was the beloved husband of Wanda J. (Allen) Collins. They would have celebrated 31 years of marriage this November. Jerry joined the United States Air Force in 1960 during Vietnam. In 1972 he worked for the state of Rhode Island Forestry Division until retirement and was also a...

Philip H. LaPorte, 82 of Sunrise Drive, Westerly, RI died peacefully on Friday February 3, 2024. Born in Westerly, RI on May 6, 1941 he was the son of the late Henry LaPorte and Meta (Baton) LaPorte. Mr. LaPorte served proudly in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and retired from the US Navy after 20 years of dedicated service. He later worked at the former Paragon in Westerly, RI before retiring. Phil was an avid coin collector and loved trains and model trains and anything...