Obituaries - Warwick Beacon (2024)

Furtado, Manuel Thomas

Manuel Thomas Furtado, 98, of Warwick, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Doris (Beale) Furtado. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Manuel R. and …more

4/16/24

Fitton, Roberta G. (Schultz)

Roberta G. (Schultz) Fitton, age 81 and lifelong resident of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Robert …more

4/15/24

Childers, Dr. Henry E., Jr.

Dr. Henry E. Childers, Jr., “DOC” died peacefully on April 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alabama in 1930. After Veterinary School at Auburn University, he …more

4/15/24

Galligan, James Paul

James Paul Galligan, 79, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Christine M. (Wallace) Galligan. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late …more

4/15/24

Austin, Erin Marie

Erin Marie Austin, 46, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Paul E. Austin, Sr. and the late Kathleen “Kathy” …more

4/15/24

Bates, Ronald C.

Ronald C. Bates, 86 of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was the loving husband of Marie C. (Tedeschi) Bates for 62 Years. Born in Providence, he was the son of …more

4/15/24

Davis, Lois Elizabeth

Lois Elizabeth Davis, a Warwick resident all her life, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was the loving wife of Lawrence R. Davis for fifty-nine years. Born in Providence, she was the …more

4/8/24

Ritacco, Anthony Angelo

Anthony Angelo Ritacco, 89, of Westerly, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024, at home. Anthony was born on September 30, 1934, to Louis and Rose (Gaccione) Ritacco in Westerly. …more

4/8/24

Haskins, Norman "Mickey" W.

Norman W. “Mickey” Haskins, Sr., 73, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Rita T. Haskins and loving companion of Donna L. (Covill) …more

4/4/24

Townsend, Judith Ann (Hack)

Judith Ann (Hack) Townsend, 73, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was the loving wife of George Adelbert Townsend. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late …more

4/4/24

PETE FONTAINE (1946-2024) Ink in his veins, heart on his sleeve

Pete Fontaine died an hour after deadline last week. Although he had submitted his final byline several weeks earlier, the Johnston Sun Rise’s faithful freelancer held on until the last pages of the paper were on the presses. The man had ink in his veins.more

By RORY SCHULER|4/4/24

Weimar, Eric Todd

Eric Todd Weimar, 73, of Crofton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving children and friends by his side. His departure has left a void that can never be …more

4/3/24

Miller, Maureen J. (McGraw)

Maureen J. (McGraw) Miller, a longtime nurse, peacefully passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital with her family by her side. She was 70 years of age. Maureen was the beloved …more

4/3/24

MacKinnon, Carolyn A. (Brothers)

Carolyn A. (Brothers) MacKinnon, age 63, of Warwick, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late James MacKinnon. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Anne …more

4/2/24

Hicks, Leonard Harvey

Leonard Harvey Hicks, 89, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was the loving husband of Lydia (Pullano) Hicks and the late Theresa F. (Perri) Hicks. Born in Providence, he was the …more

4/2/24

Blanchard Law, Beatrice "Betty" V. (Berube)

Beatrice “Betty” V. (Berube) Blanchard Law, a retired phone operator for the New England Telephone Co. and lunch aide for the City of Warwick, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 …more

4/1/24

Green, Janice H.

Janice H. Green 77, passed away on March 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Huntington County, Indiana, Janice was the daughter of the late Eleanor Altman. Janice moved from Indiana to …more

4/1/24

Kurowski, John J.

John J. Kurowski, 80, a retired machinist for Leesona and General Dynamics Electric Boat Quonset. Passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the …more

4/1/24

Pickering, Leann

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Leann Pickering, a beloved wife, sister, and volunteer, passed away peacefully at her home in Warwick, Rhode Island on March 25, 2024. Born in …more

4/1/24

Jencks, Merrill "Butch" C. III

Merrill C. “Butch” Jencks, III, age 74, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Lillian J (McConnell) Jencks with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Born in …more

4/1/24

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