All Obituaries

MORTON, DEREK J., 44, of Westerly, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. Born in Warwick, he was the son of Maureen P. St. Jean and the late Harold T. Morton Jr. He was the stepson of Rick St. Jean and the late Rita Morton.    Derek worked as a laborer for various local companies, and was also a chef at several local restaurants. He enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, cooking, listening to music, and was an avid fan of the Boston Redsox and the Boston Bruins. Derek will be...

PELLETIER, JR. LAWRENCE J. “LARRY” 69, of Nooseneck Hill Rd., West Greenwich, passed at Kent Hospital after being stricken while driving on Friday, March 19, 2021. Born in Rehoboth, MA, he was a son of the late Lawrence J. and Vera (Hutchins) Pelletier.   Larry was employed as a pool construction manager for many years, an occupation that he much enjoyed. Larry also enjoyed fishing, drinking beer, working outdoors and especially spending time with his family. His...

FRASER, LINDA J. (INGERSON), 74, of  West Greenwich, passed peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Terrence N. “Terry” Fraser for 42 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Howard Stewart “Stu” and Marion (Small) Ingerson.   Linda graduated from Warwick Veterans Memorial High School in 1964. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Roger Williams College....

Donald Paul Goguen, Ret. Master Chief Petty Officer, 78, passed away with his family by his side on July 24, 2020 in Elizabeth City, NC. He was born on June 27, 1942 in Fitchburg, MA to the late Raymond Joseph and Yvonne Rose Boucher Goguen. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his loving wife, Marie T. Ouellette Goguen. Donald served 22 plus years of regular active duty in the US Coast Guard. His first duty station in 1959 was aboard the Brenton Reef L/V in Newport, RI. His last...

REYNOLDS, CLARK W. JR, 64, of Exeter, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.     Born in Warwick, he was a son of June E. (Matteson) Reynolds and the late Clark W. Reynolds Sr.     Clark worked as a welder at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Quonset for over 25 years. He enjoyed camping, spending time outdoors, but above all, time spent with his grandchildren was his favorite. Clark will always be remembered for his thoughtful and kind...

Dr. Wallace E. Gonsalves Jr., 79, of Warwick, and formerly Jerusalem, East Matunuck, RI, passed away unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital on Sunday, April 11, 2021.    “Gone But Never Forgotten.”   Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 10:00 AM in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick. Burial will be private. Arrangements by Iannotti Funeral...

COWAN JR., CLYDE LEWIS, 79, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, on April 15, 2021. He was born on July 23, 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Clyde Cowan Sr. and Beatrice (McBride) Cowan.  Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his loving wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (Ferreira) Cowan.  Clyde proudly served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He served for 9 years before being honorably...

  Richard Charles Capwell, 71, of Coventry passed away at Morgan Health Center in Johnston, RI.  Richard was born on November 22, 1949 in Pawtucket, RI to the late Burrington and Sybil Capwell.  He worked as a delivery driver for multiple business and former owner of Cappoloni Awning and Flag in Pawtucket, RI. Richard is survived by his wife Joan M. Capwell of Coventry and his sister Susan McGuirk and her husband Andrew of Utah. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

LEMOI, KENNETH M., 54, of Coventry, passed away at home on Monday, April 5, 2021. Born in Warwick, he was a son of Edgar M. Jr. and Julia A. (Strange) Lemoi.  Kenneth enjoyed a career as a truck driver for Bradford Soap Works in West Warwick. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. Kenny was the loving father of Nathan and Joshua Lemoi. He was the brother of Brenda Amoroso, Edgar Lemoi III, Michelle Knox, Karen Simmons, and Christopher S. Lemoi. Longtime companion of Kerrie...

On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Phyllis Mae Katz passed away in Coventry, Rhode Island at the age 80 after a long hard battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Everett, MA on March 13, 1941, she was the first born daughter of Samuel and Mildred Cohen. She graduated from Bennington High School in Bennington, Vermont and then Lasell Junior College at which time she married Robert Katz. Her and Robert were happily married for 54 years before his passing.   Phyllis would eventually...