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Dianne Algiere, 85, of Westerly, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was the loving wife of Franklin R. Algiere and together they shared 59 years of marriage. Dianne was a graduate of Mitchell College and worked at Electric Boat early in her career where she met Frank. She also worked for Robert Conrad, MD for many years and enjoyed the camaraderie with Doc, Marty, Rick, Linda, Bonnie and Pat. Dianne had a sparkling personality and made everyone laugh and smile. She loved to...

Maryjane Gineo, 70, of Old Lyme, CT passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, November 23, 2020. Born in Hartford, CT on April 27, 1950, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie (Cavallari) Gineo. Maryjane was a hardworking and dedicated employee as a Property Administration Manager for Cogent Management and previously for Shared Technologies in their MIS Support Team. Outside of work, she dedicated her time to giving comfort to others through her...

Norman Steadman, age 95 of Oceancrest Farm, Shore Road, Westerly, died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Apple Rehabilitation, Watch Hill. He was the husband of the late Nancy M. (Rathbun) Steadman, his wife of 52 years, who preceded him in death in August of 2005. Born in and a lifelong resident of Westerly, a son of the late Ralph E. and Cora (Potter) Steadman. He was a graduate of Westerly High School, Class of 1943. During high school, he was an accomplished cartoonist with publication in...

Eunice-Anne Reynolds Schonning passed away peacefully at home in Westerly, RI on November 11, 2020 at the age of 81. Born in Providence, RI, Eunice graduated from Cranston High School in 1959 and went on to become a “Gibbs Girl”, graduating from Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Providence. Her first job was at People’s Savings Bank in Providence. She was the youngest woman ever elected as Chairman of the Women’s Committee of the American Institute of Banking....

Christy Lee Ferraro, 43, of Westerly, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Philip Hulitar HopeHealth Hospice in Providence.  She was born in Westerly on June 10, 1977. Christy was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Gulluscio) Broccolo. Being a mom was the most important part of Christy’s life and she dedicated most of her time to her two sons, Nicholas J. Ferraro and Brian J. Ferraro. Because Christy had worked in the food industry for many years, she was able to pass on...

Drew Alan Bentz, 67, of Pawcatuck, CT passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband of Robin May (Gurnee) Bentz for 23 years married, and together for 30 years. Born in Mt. Kisco, NY on January 15, 1953, he was the son of Anne Hall (Siebrecht) Bentz and the late Alan Paul Bentz. Drew worked hard to care for his family. He was a Stonington Police Reserve Officer, and for many years worked on high-end yacht custom canvas projects. He enjoyed...

Marlyn C. Smith, 85, of Ashaway, died on Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late David M. Smith for 67 years. She grew up in Westerly and attended local schools. She is survived by her daughters Kathy Kammer and her spouse Greg, Lynn Ahern and her spouse Larry, sons David Smith and his spouse Teresa and Daniel Smith and his spouse Donna; seven grandchildren, Maxwell Kammer, Camden Kammer, David Ahern, Charles Ahern, Lindsay Tarkington, Brian Smith and Allison...

Judith Lois (Fuller) Lagerstrom, 81, of Westerly, RI died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday November 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Norman R. Lagerstrom. Born in Providence, RI on August 3, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Amy (Tootell) Fuller. Mrs. Lagerstrom along with her family owned and operated the Pine Lodge Motel in Westerly from 1977 until retiring in 1997. She was a member of the Westerly Chamber of Commerce, New England InnKeepers and...

Ronald E. Brann, 87, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Judy (Jackson) Brann. Born July 23, 1933 in Gardiner, Maine, the son of the late Walter O. and Madeline (Christensen) Brann. He grew up and lived most of his youth in Gardiner. Ron attended Gardiner High School and graduated while in the U.S. Navy in 1954. Ron joined the Navy in 1951 during the Korean War. After completing aviation preparatory schools he served, as an Aviation Boatswains Mate,...

Betty (Wadsworth) Mazzone, 88, of Beach St. Westerly, RI and formerly of Bristol, CT, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday October 27, 2020. She was the beloved wife o Michael J. Mazzone. Born in Warehouse Point, CT. on October 27, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Morse) Wadsworth. Betty and her husband Mike were prolific life- long artists and owned and operated a gallery at The Fantastic Umbrella Factory in Charlestown, RI for many years and were active members of...