Marcia R. Smith (Richardson, Cogswell), 78, passed peacefully surrounded by her family September 20, 2022. She was born March 18, 1944 in Providence, RI to the late Laura (Mason) and Louis Richardson. Marcia spent 36 wonderful years married to her beloved husband, Charles M. Smith III. She graduated from URI in 1966, majoring in education. She later went on to teach for 28 years in Rhode Island at Gladstone Elementary and then at Bradford Elementary. Marcia had a passion for teaching and...

Charles Franklin Dortch was born on April 28,1942 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the son of the late Thomas Franklin Dortch and Isabelle Marie Smith. Charles, affectionately known as Charlie, graduated in the First Class of 1960 from Rhode Island Vocational Technical High School in Providence, Rhode Island. As a young man, Charlie was a boy scout and performed services to others in the community through the United States Junior Chamber “Jaycees”. Charlie accepted Christ...

The North End has lost another of its greatest generation members. Florence (Terranova) Capizzano, 93, wife of the late Angelo Capizzano, passed peacefully on August 28, 2022. Born on Pierce St. Lane, in Westerly, Florence was the daughter of the late Frank and Immacolata (Ritacco) Terranova. She lived her entire life within one mile of her birthplace, first on Pleasant Street, close to the old Orsenigo Furniture Company, where her husband worked, then on Turano Avenue where they were both...

Oden Cox Catullo, 66, of Westerly Rhode Island passed away on August 25 2022. Born in New York, New York November 17, 1956. She was the daughter of Joseph E Cox Jr. and Oden Cox. She was very involved in her community and loved her friends, Nature, and Weekapaug lifestyle. She was a huge believer in the theatre and the arts. Deni's presents lightened up any room she was in with her outgoing personality and her loving and compassionate heart. She will be missed greatly by her family and...

John A. Coon, 83, of Preston, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was the husband of the late Annie L. (Turner) Coon who passed in 2020. Born in Stonington, CT on August 11, 1939, he was the son of the late William H. and Edna Mae (Burdick) Coon. John proudly served his country in the Air Force during Vietnam. After the service, he enjoyed working for Norwich State Hospital until the time of his retirement. He met and married the love of his life Annie in...

Albert Knight, 89, of North Stonington, CT, passed peacefully on Tuesday August 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Judy (Bliven) Knight. He was born in Westerly on February 14, 1933. Mr. Knight served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. He later went onto work as a Rigger at Electric Boat in Groton, CT for over 34 years before retiring. Albert built and took pride in his own home in North Stonington. He loved working...

John (aka Jack) L. Bushell of Westerly passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2022 at Westerly Hospital. He was 91. Jack was the eldest son of the late Ruth and John Bushell of Wareham Massachusetts. Jack is predeceased by a sister and brother, Donald Bushell and Joan Hubner respectively. Jack was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He was self-employed as a Drywall contractor for over 60 years, both in New York State and Rhode Island. Jack was a sports enthusiast, enjoyed golfing, and was huge...

Jean Crompton Blay, 83, of Ashaway RI, died on July 23, 2022 at The Westerly Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Westerly, RI on July 30, 1938 to Harry and Edith (Currie) Crompton. She was raised in Bradford, RI amongst a large and extended group of the Currie family. She graduated from Westerly High School in 1956 and soon after went to work at the Bradford Dying Association. Jean met her husband, Stephen A. Blay Jr. at the...

SK2 Raymond M. Ferrara Sr. (Westerly), 79, died at home on Saturday, July 23, 2022. He was the loving husband of his pre deceased wife of 40 years, Barbara (Bergstrom) Ferrara. He was the beloved father of Elisabeth (Ferrara) King and son-in-law, Michael King. He was also the best Papa ever to Emily King (of Troy, New York), Hannah King, Erika King and Bella King. He was pre deceased by his son, Raymond Ferrara Jr. For decades, Raymond proudly served in the United States Navy. He was...

Levia “Lee” (Dipanni) Finocchiaro, 99, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home Friday, July 22, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Finocchiaro. Born in Providence, R.I., and attended Central High School, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Carmella (Decotis) Dipanni. Lee was an active communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Westerly, and a member of the Daughters of the Isabella, Garden Club and Immaculate Conception Senior Citizens. She...