Laura (Bagley) Barnard, 83, of Brandywine Drive, Westerly, passed away on Friday evening, September 10, 2021 at Hope Health Hospice of Providence. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Clifford L. Barnard Sr. of Westerly, five daughters, Laura L. Metcalfe of North Kingstown, Jean A. Elgar of Coventry, Deborah M. Barnard of West Warwick, Donna S. Sekator of Kingston and Brenda L. Hartman of Westerly, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her son, Clifford...

Sheila L. DiPrete, 70, of Archambault Avenue, West Warwick, RI, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI. Born on November 6, 1950 in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Richard A. Bartlett and Lois B. (Battey) Skeffington Sheila was a secretary for the State of Rhode Island for many years. She was also the secretary for Mayor Cianci, Providence, RI. Sheila is survived by two sons; Jason DiPrete and Shawn DiPrete. She was predeceased by a sister...

Robert (Bob) Earl Colvin, age 84, of Berkley, MA, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, MA, peacefully with his loving wife of 65 years, Joan C. Colvin holding his hand. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Earl W. Colvin and Lula E. (Bennett) Colvin and his brother Richard N. Colvin. Bob is survived by his 3 sisters-in-law, Francis E. Aspray; Bertha Colvin and Nancy Hebditch; his 5 children: Brian (Jeannine) Colvin; Robin (James)...

Joseph M. N. Bureau, 88, of Elgin Street, Warwick, RI, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. Born on October 7, 1932 in Lewiston, ME, he was the son of the late Joseph and Emeline (Berthiome) Bureau. Joseph was a Reverend at Chapel by the Sea for sixty years before retiring in 2010. Joseph was an avid golfer. Joseph is survived by seven children; son Jack Bureau and wife Kimberly of Jacksonville, Florida; Daughters Lise Tancrede and husband...

Hazel M. (Sousa) Medeiros, age 92, of Coventry, an editorial assistant at the Kent County Times, West Warwick for 30 years before retiring, died on September 1, 2021. She was the wife of the late Joseph S. Medeiros. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Frates) Sousa, she was a resident of West Warwick until moving to Coventry in 1965. She was a member of the Graphic Communications International Union Local 12. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Czenstochowa Parish...

Bertil “Bert” J. Larson, 84 of Westerly, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Westerly Health Center. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Larson, his son, Paul Larson, his grandson, Ian Hahn and his brother, Roy Larson. Mr. Larson was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 30, 1936, the son of the late Bert E. and Ebba (Dahlstrom) Larson. Bert served in the United States Army and was a Rhode Island State Police Trooper. A graveside service with full military honors...

Courtney Lane Bass (October 23, 1979 - August 27, 2021) Passed away peacefully at HopeHealth’s Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is survived by her spouse David Bass of Westerly, RI; two children (a son and a daughter); mother Carol Lane of Macedon, NY, father Jeffery Lane (Marianne) of Henrietta, NY; sister Heather Lane (Brandon Mauks) of Mendon, NY; and many devoted cousins and friends. Courtney was born in Rochester, NY and lived in...

Louis J. Ritacco, 94, died peacefully on August 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Louis loved life and lived it well. The son of the late Louis and Rose (Gaccione) Ritacco, Louis was born March 6, 1927, and raised in Westerly. He leaves his sister Anna Cardinali of Mystic and brother Anthony (Marypatricia) of Westerly; his companion Sally D’Angelo of Mystic and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a league of devoted friends. He was predeceased by his brother Joseph (Jeannette)...

Marion E. Quattromani, 66, of Lewis Lane, Westerly, passed away from complications from an existing illness on Sunday evening, August 22, 2021 at the Rhode Island Hospital. She is survived by her two sons, Robert and Bryan Quattromani, three grandchildren, Bryan, Briana and Brandon Quattromani – all of Westerly, two sisters, Caroline Eldredge of Westerly and Judy Serrano of Iverness, FL and many nieces and nephews from Maine to Texas. She was pre-deceased by her partner, Bryan P. Noyce...

Ruth (Ruthie) (Varbedian) Guertin was born on January 11, 1923, at her home in Putnam, Connecticut, to parents of Armenian descent. Her father, Alexander Varbedian was owner of Alexanders Shoe Store in Putnam, and her mother was Diccranouchi Yeramian. She passed away peacefully at the Apple Rehab Clipper in Westerly on August 19, 2021. Ruth is predeceased by loving husband Joseph D Guertin (11/2008) her 6 wonderful sisters Helen, Newart, Gladys, Dorothy, Alice, Mabel, as well as half-sister...