All Obituaries

David A. Cashman, 64, of Shumankanuc Hill Road, Charlestown, passed away on Thursday evening, July 10, 2025 at the Westerly Hospital. He is survived by his sister, Lynn M. Taylor, wife of Ronald, of Ashaway, his sister, Christine M. Miller of Frankenmuth, MI, his brother, Michael J. Cashman of Ashaway, his brother, Mark Cashman husband of Cyndi, of Highland, NY, his second mother, Nancy Cashman of Hyde Park, NY and several nieces & nephews. Mr. Cashman was born in Massena, NY on ...

Charles F. Knapp, 91, of Babcock Road, North Stonington, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025 at the Westerly Hospital. Charles was born in Willimantic, CT on February 1, 1934 to Doris D. Drouin and Charles Knapp. He lived in Pawcatuck, CT where he attended the West Broad Street School and Stonington High School, graduating in 1953. Following school, he joined the United States Army, serving his tour of duty in Korea during the Korean War as a company supply sergeant. Following ...

Theresa P. (Custodio) Tracey, 85, of Corrientes Circle, Punta Gorda, FL and formerly of Marie Avenue, Pawcatuck, CT, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Fawcett Hospital of Port Charlotte, FL. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Kenneth A. Tracey Sr. in 2001. Theresa is survived by her son, Kenneth A. Tracey Jr. of Punta Gorda, FL, her son, Jeffrey Tracey (Mary) of Danbury, CT, her daughter, Lori LaBrosse (Marc) of Punta Gorda, FL., and seven grandchildren, Katie, Marc, Olivia, Michael, ...

Jeane (Roger) Dandrea, 95, formally of Westerly, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1930, to the late Alexander Bruce Roger and Amy Cruse Roger both recent immigrants from Scotland and England respectively. Jeane lived her entire childhood at 8 Summer St. in Westerly. Her childhood was filled with riding bicycles, playing tag, hide and seek and roller skating on the sidewalk with the 'Summer St. Gang'. She carried a love of roller skating into her teenage years, ...

Ronald J. Gwaltney passed away on June 13, 2025 at the Westerly Hospital. Ron was born November 6, 1954, in Memphis, TN to Charles J. Gwaltney and Lydia (Picard.) His family came to Westerly when he was a youth and he attended Westerly High School. He excelled in football and track. Ron served on the Westerly Police Department for 25 years, retiring in 2003 at the rank of Detective Sergeant. During his years as a police officer, he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement from ...

Kathleen Ann Richards a resident of Charlestown, RI passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on May 13th. She was the wife of the late Peter Richards, daughter of Estelle Laura (Lasky) Thatcher and Norman Ross Thatcher Sr. Kathy was a graduate of Veterans Memorial High School in Warwick, RI, School of Hair Dressing in Warwick and a proud graduate of the University of RI, where she also worked for 21 years in Dining Services. Kathy also served as the Welfare Director for the ...

Mary (Mamie) A. Gaccione, 93, of Haswell Street, Westerly passed away on Sunday morning, March 2, 2025 at the Westerly Hospital. She was pre-deceased by her husband Angelo, married 57 years at the time of his passing and eleven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son David M. Gaccione (Sara) of San Diego, CA, daughter Donna G. Smith (Daniel) of Westerly, son Ronald (Cynthia) of Westerly, six grandchildren, Brian, Allison, Shawn, Evan, Sam and Avery and three great grandchildren, ...

Derek P. Ferris, 88, of Boiling Spring Avenue, Westerly, passed away on Monday morning, February 10, 2025 at the Apple Rehab Clipper Home of Westerly. Mr. Ferris was born in Reading, England on January 28, 1937, the son of the late Wilfrid A. and Lorna (Hollis) Ferris. Derek was an electrical engineer for many years at the Davis-Standard Company. Funeral services are private and are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly.  

Minnie H. (Liguori) Ravenelle, 99, of State Street, Westerly, passed away on Sunday morning, November 10, 2024, at the Westerly Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, United States Army Veteran Arthur L. Ravenelle on December 16, 2017. She is also predeceased by her brothers John, Dominic and Joseph and her sister, Frances. Minnie is survived by her daughter, Michelle D. Jacobson, wife of William, of Westerly, her daughter, Joy M. Fidrych, wife of the late Mark Fidrych, ...

David Albert Caron Sr. 71, of Westerly, RI (formerly South Windsor, CT), passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, surrounded by his devoted wife, Kimberly (Holland) and family. David met Kimberly in 1980, and they shared a loving 37-year marriage. They were blessed with two children, David Caron Jr. and Lindsey (Caron) Willard who were his pride and joy. From an early age, David had a passion for the automotive industry. He began his career with a single tow truck, ultimately founding ...