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Gerald R. Peloquin, 71 of Shannock, RI died peacefully on Saturday April 17, 2021 at South County Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Cornell) Peloquin. Born in Providence, RI on October 23, 1949 he was the son of the late Roland Peloquin and Ann (Audette) Peloquin of Westerly, RI. Gerry worked at Kenyon Mill Industries now Brookwood Finishing for over 30 years before retiring. Mr. Peloquin served proudly in the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War and was a...

Richard Ira Millar, age 88, passed away on April 17, 2021, from complications following a fall. “Dick” joins his wife of 60 years, Patricia Ann (Smith) Millar in eternity. She predeceased him in 2019. Born in Providence, RI on January 14, 1933, to Raymond Irving and Edna Muriel (Meyer) Millar, Dick enjoyed his childhood with his one sibling, Raymond Irving (Skip). While still in elementary school, the two were featured in the Providence Journal for their extensive model train...

Douglas Joseph Munroe, 59, of Wyoming, RI, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was the husband of Deborah (Menders) Munroe. Born in Pontiac, Michigan on April 25, 1961, and he was the son of the late Harry Elie and Ann Marie (Gardner) Munroe. Doug retired as a Case Work Supervisor with the State of Rhode Island. He enjoyed golfing, skiing, gardening, fishing, boating, and most importantly spending time with his wife, children, granddaughter, and their pets. He also...

Rhoda (LeCour) Nutting, 77, of Carolina, RI, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on April 10, 2021. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Nutting, Jr. Born on November 10, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Edward LeCour and Pearl Cairnes. Rhoda was a true housewife. There was nothing more she enjoyed then spending time with her family. She loved taking care of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed going to the...

Dorothy M. (Kenyon) Hoffman, 90, wife of the late Earl E. Hoffman, of South Kingstown, RI passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021, at the Westerly Hospital, Westerly, RI. Dorothy was born on May 5, 1930 in Hope Valley, RI, daughter of the late Laura (Gardiner) Kenyon and Robert Dallas Woodmansee. A lifetime homemaker, Dottie enjoyed crafting, cake decorating, traveling and being with her family and friends. The youngest and last of her siblings, Mrs. Hoffman was sister to the late...

Hazel Ann (Webster) Wood, 94, of Hope Valley, RI died peacefully on Thursday April 1, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert “Woody” Wood. Born in Hope Valley, RI on December 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late William and Sadie (Rathbun) Webster. Hazel Ann was an Administrative Assistant and Payroll Clerk for the former Columbia Narrow Fabrics for many years before retiring. Mrs. Wood was an active life-long member of the First Baptist Church in Hope Valley, RI and at...

Pasquale F. “Pat” DeBernardo, 81, of Wyoming, RI passed away on Wednesday, March 31st. He was the loving & devoted husband to Claudia (Impagliazzo) DeBernardo, to whom he was married for 51 years. He was born in Westerly, RI to Angelo & Frances (Vetelino) DeBernardo. He spent the first ten years of his life in Westerly. The family then built a new home across the river in Pawcatuck, CT where he grew up. He was a graduate of Stonington High School. In 1962, he then entered the...

Patricia Elizabeth (Palmer) Schuhardt, 85, of Coventry, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the Alpine Nursing Home. Born in Westerly on June 28, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Walter E. Palmer and the late Mary E. (McElroy) Kreyssig. Pat left school after the eighth grade and went to work at the Warner Brothers factory in Ashaway. She was employed there until her marriage to Larry Schuhardt. Pat was always fun loving and soft hearted. One of her favorite things...

Mary F. (Burrows) DeMerchant, 84 of Carolina, RI, died peacefully on Sunday March 21, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Douglas S. DeMerchant. Born in Oceanside, NY on October 6, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Charles Burrows and Bessie (Nangle) Burrows and stepdaughter of the late Katie Burrows. Mary was an active member of the Carolina Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary and one of the founding members of the Arbutus Garden Club. Besides her loving and devoted husband...

John William Dutton, 67 of Westerly, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at The Westerly Hospital. Born in Wakefield on November 18, 1953, he was the son of the late John and Thelma (Lewis) Dutton, Jr. John served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He also worked at Kenyon Mill for some time. He loved fishing, hunting and he loved watching his western movies. He was a fun and loving man. He loved his children and family. He leaves behind his twins, John Dutton, Jr. and Jodi...