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John H. Ornberg, beloved husband of 54 years to Sharon (Morris) Ornberg, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2022 at the age of 77. Born in Westerly, RI, he was the son of the late Thor and Helen Ornberg.  He was pre-deceased by his sisters, Melinda Naccarato and Judith Azzinaro along with his brother Thor “Buzz” Ornberg III. He is survived by his brother Stephen K. Ornberg, his spouse Sherry, his sister-in-law Carole Ornberg and his sons John E. Ornberg (Debbie) and...

Michael Conway, a local veterinarian for more than four decades, died on Tuesday May 17. He is survived by his wife, Betsey, children Michael and Sara and grandchildren India and Danica. Funeral services will be held at Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main Street, Westerly, RI on Tuesday, May 24 at 1pm. For online condolences, please visit www.buckler-johnston.com

William Lucien Greth Lester, Jr of Weekapaug, Rhode Island and Hobe Sound, Florida died at his home in Weekapaug on May 12, 2022 with his loving wife of 50 years, Susan P. Lester by his side. Bill, son of William L.G. Lester and Anita Moraweck Lester, was born in Orange, NJ on April 25th, 1943. He grew up in Short Hills New Jersey, graduated from Vermont Academy in 1961, and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1965. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1969....

Celia J. Bonville, 99, a resident of The Elms in Westerly, RI, died May 10, 2022 from complications of old age and a recent fall. Celia was born to the late Edward F Johnston, Sr and Olive (Stevens) Johnston on March 22, 1923 in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, just a few short miles from the border to the Canadian Province of New Brunswick. She was taken home to the town of Easton to join her older brothers Tim (Henry S) and Bob (Robert E) and await the eventual arrival of her...

Rosa Lynn Cobun Strangman was born to parents Bertha Fields and Marshall Cobun on September 17, 1959 in Long Beach California. After struggling and bravely fighting against a terminal illness she lost the battle and passed away in her home in Westerly Rhode Island on 05/09/2022 surrounded by her loving family.  Rosa was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, nana, and wife whose beauty and memory will never be forgotten and will continue to live on.   Rosa left behind her loving...

Andree Jean Charous, 92, of Pawcatuck, CT died peacefully on Thursday May 5, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Anton Charous. Born in Yonkers, NY on April 21, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Arthur T. Fenelon Sr. and Catharine (Mac Laughin) Fenelon. Mrs. Charous was a graduate of Katherine Gibbs and was employed as an Executive Secretary at Bejan and Co. in New York City. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Kathleen Charous of California and two grandchildren,...

Anna Nicholas passed away unexpectedly on April 24th, 2022, at the age of 79. Anna was the eldest of 8 children born to Julius Livingston and Laura Wood Livingston in South Fayston, Vermont. Being the oldest, she helped raise her siblings while taking on odd jobs to assist with the family’s finances. She would spend her off time skiing in the winter and jumping off the covered bridge into the Mad River in the summer. Anna moved to the CT/RI area after high school where she eventually met...

John Anthony Bruno, 81, of Shelter Harbor, RI, died peacefully on Friday April 22, 2022 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Miniter) Bruno. Born in New Haven, CT on November 20, 1940 he was the son of the late Anthony and Vivian (Pesce) Bruno. John had a love for music and graduated from the Hartt College of Music with a degree in Music Education in 1962. He later received his M.A. from the University of Hartford in 1968 and The...

Agnes V. (Smart) Majeika, 95, of Shore Road Westerly, RI died peacefully on Friday April 22, 2022. She was the wife of the late Stanley J. Majeika. Born in New London, CT on February 14, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Manfred Smart and Viola (Bennett) James. Agnes was employed in the hospitality business and became a colorist at Mystic Color Lab for many years before retiring. She was a faithful and longtime Boston Red Sox Fan. She will be sadly missed by her two sons, Thomas A....