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Walter E Schortmann passed away at Westerly Hospital on Thursday January 21, 6 days shy of his 94th birthday. Born in Providence and raised in Cranston, he was the son of Edward C Schortmann and Emma Louise Crandall. He was a proud descendant of Revolutionary War Major Ebenezer Adams. He is predeceased by his much loved sister Lucille Baker, brother Arthur Schortmann, second wife Jeanne Macalister and first wife, Virginia Day, daughter of the Hon. Edward W Day and Madeline Reagan. Walt...

James Gorman Jacquette had a presence that asked for attention.  Like a lighthouse, he was like a beacon of light scanning over the open waters, commanding your glance upon its calming brightness. He embodied the power to provide guidance. His guidance came with a sense of responsibility , care , and with a sense of humor all his own.  James was born to the late Leon A. Jacquette and Frances M. Jacquette (McQuade) on May 3, 1940 in New York City.  His late brother F. Lee Jacquette was...

June Rose Macina, 81, of Westerly, R.I., formerly of N. Stonington, CT, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2021 (unrelated to Covid-19). She grew up in Queens, New York, and met the love of her life, John, at a dance in the city. They married soon after and spent an extraordinary 61 years together. They complimented each other perfectly. Family time, boating, traveling, cheering on the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team, and simply sharing each other's company were what...

Michael J Mazzone, 89 died peacefully in Westerly, R.I on Sunday Jan 17, 2021. Michael was born in Bristol, CT on Oct 29, 1931. He attended the Memorial Blvd High and then the Wadsworth Atheneum/ Hartford Art School where he met and married Betty Wadsworth of Plainville, CT. Married for 63 years, Mike & Betty were prolific, Life-long artists with success as stage set Designers in Connecticut and along the Rhode Island shore where they owned & operated a gallery of their Artwork for...

Antoinette “Anne” M. Edgar, 97, of Pawcatuck, CT passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Kingston Center in West Kingston. She was the loving wife of the late Leonard Robert Edgar. Born in Providence, on February 19, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Ercilia (Storti) Garganese. Anne was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved spending time raising and caring for her family. In her free time, she enjoyed painting and was a talented...

Ernest S. Brogno of Groton, CT passed away at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London, CT on January 15, 2021. He was a resident of the Groton Regency Assisted Living in Groton, CT. Born on May 3, 1945, he was the son of the late James S. and Pompei Bruno Brogno. Ernest was a member of the East Lyme Senior Center. He is survived by a sister, Clara Susi and brother, Arthur Brogno, Sr. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Ernest was predeceased by his sister, Rose Altimari and...

Wanda Anita (Sills) Winsborrow, 78, of Gales Ferry, CT passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Fairview in Groton. She was the wife of the late Lloyd Winsborrow. Born in Westerly, RI on July 23, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William August and Nettie (Handy) Sills. Wanda gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. When anyone else would have broken, Wanda stayed strong for her family....

Patricia (Lis) Main, 79, of Pawcatuck, passed away at Apple Rehab Watch Hill on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was the wife of the late Warren D. Main. Born in Westerly, RI on February 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Jane Kathleen (Senser) Lis. Patricia was a quiet person who loved just spending time relaxing at home or having “coffee talk” with her friends. She was a sweet woman who loved and cared about her family and friends. She leaves her daughter...

Philip D. Panciera of Westerly, RI passed away peacefully at his home, at the age of 86, on Thursday January 14, 2021, from lung cancer, after a full life of love of family and friends. After attending Westerly Schools, Phil worked for his dad at Panciera Motors. Phil was drafted into the Army during the Korean Conflict, returned from the service in 1955 and married the former Sara “ Sally” Dawley. Phil was predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Irene (Lanphere)...

David NJ Prescott ,75 , of Cumming Ga , passed away on January 12 ,2021 at Westerly Hospital . He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann Fisher and together shared 35 years of marriage. Born in Biddeford Maine on August 7, 1945. He was the son of Kenneth Adams Prescott and Margaret Jane Gillespie  David was Self Employed at Prescott and Associates in the Executive search field for over 40 years. He was an avid runner, an amazing tennis player as well as having received his second degree...