Frances E. (O’Neil) Harrington, 92, of Maplewood, New Jersey and formerly of Little Compton, Rhode Island, passed away on April 15, 2023. Frances was born in Attleboro, MA and has lived in Maplewood since 1961. She graduated from Seton Hall University. Frances was a kind, generous, and lovely lady. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She had a self-sacrificing spirit and loved nothing more than seeing her loved ones happy. She grew up in...

  A bright light in the world went dark on Sunday March 19th - Marion "Gunky" Craig Morrison passed peacefully surrounded by her husband and their three children following a cardiac event the prior week.  Marion was full of energy and her smile, laugh, and gorgeous blue eyes lit up any room she entered! She loved her family with all her heart and focused her life on her children, her husband, her many nieces and nephews, and her late parents.  If one was forced to...

On March 11, 2023, our dear Cookie departed this world just nine days shy of her 102nd birthday.     Born in Hokkaido, Japan, Hatsue grew up on a rural farm, one of six children. Not taking to life as a farmer, she learned to sew and became a skilled seamstress. She eventually met and fell in love with Joe, a handsome but goofy American soldier stationed in Hokkaido during the Korean War. He affectionately coined the nickname, “Cookie,” which caught on as her...

  It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Nancy (Butler) Mittleman on February 22, 2023 at the Hope Hospice Center in Providence.   Nancy was the loving mother of Ryan Mittleman and Heather (Mittleman) Lerner and mother-in-law of Steven Lerner.  She was the daughter of the late Edward Butler and Joan (Salisbury) Butler.  Her pride and joy were her grandchildren, Hannah, Sadie, and Morris Lerner.  Nancy was the beloved sister of Joseph Butler, Mark...

Francis “Frank” James Lyons, 80, of Little Compton, RI was born in Stamford, CT on March 6, 1942 to parents Francis Joseph Lyons and Marie Lynch Lyons. The third of four children, Frank spent a childhood in the sunshine of southern California before being lured east by a cute blonde, his eventual wife of 35 years, Barbara Von Urff. As a young man, he dabbled in careers as an apricot picker, Roman Catholic seminarian, philosophy professor at Loyola Marymount, and US Air Force...

Sylvia T. (Rock) Rancourt, 81, of Little Compton, passed away Saturday January 21, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Laurent Rancourt and the late Antone (Tim) Flores. Born in Cadyville, NY, a daughter of the late Gilbert Rock and Dorothy Chamberlain.   Mrs. Rancourt is survived by her beloved children, Timothy Flores, Todd Flores and Christina Flores; grandchildren Nathan and Joshua Flores, Matthew and Sarah Haskins; and one great...

Former Senator James Gorman Hagan, 85, of Little Compton died peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center on January 13, 2023. He was the son of the late Joseph Henry Hagan and Claire Gorman Hagan. Jim grew up in the Oak Hill Platt, Pawtucket and attended Lasalle Academy (Class of ’54). He would later be inducted into the LaSalle Hall of Fame in 2008. Jim graduated from his beloved Providence College in 1958 where he served as President of his class...

Known by many as Annie, she was known by her mother Regina (Couturier) Ballard, father Francois Ballard, and siblings Robert, Barbara, Louise, Beatrice and Arthur (predeceased by all), as Roseanna. She was born and resided in Fall River until, at the age of 10 she and her family moved into Tiverton where her father built their family a home “in the country”. Anne lived there until, at the age of 21, she married James Manchester, with whom she built a home and...

Kathleen (Goulart) Brennan passed away at home on Monday October 17, 2022, with her beloved husband Gary by her side. She was the daughter of the late John R and June (Caseday) Goulart.  Kathleen lived a life full of titles and talents. She was a hospital and hospice chaplain, and a certified music practitioner. She used her extensive training in both areas to minister to the sick and dying. She also worked for over 20 years as the executive director of a nonprofit, Shepherd’s...

Fernando (Andy) G. Andrade, 84, passed away at home on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was the husband of Joyce (Faria) Andrade. Andy was born in Faial, Azores, to the late Joao Andrade and Maria (Matos) Andrade.  In addition to his wife, Joyce, he is survived by his son Mark (Lisa) Andrade of Tiverton, RI, daughter Christine Andrade (finance Dominick Marcelli) of Swansea, MA; four grandchildren and eight brothers and sisters and their spouses. He was predeceased by his...