Daniel T. Medeiros, 89 of Tiverton, passed away peacefully at home, on February 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Ethel (St ‘Laurant) Medeiros. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Joseph and Alice (Correira) Medeiros. Dan was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed having his own business. “Half a day Medeiros”.  He loved his large vegetable garden, fishing and sitting under the...

Constance Curran Ritchie DuHamel died on February 6, 2024, just two weeks shy of her 95th birthday. Connie’s remarkable faith in God sustained her to the end, and her family is comforted to know that she returned into God’s arms, joining her husband, Young, her daughter, Kate and two brothers James M.C. Ritchie and F. Somers Ritchie. Connie’s charismatic enthusiasm, indomitable love of life, and unquenchable delight in her family and...

William J. Hagan, 88, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, December 26,2023. Bill, an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War era, lived a long and storied life.  He was born in Providence, RI, on July 22, 1935, to the late Catherine(Fitzgerald) Hagan and the late James Hagan, and grew up in the Fruit Hill neighborhood, the fifth of seven children.   He attended high school at The Woodstock Academy in Vermont.  He continued his...

James Mataronas III, of Little Compton, passed away Tuesday December 24, 2023, at home. Jim was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (Mudd) Mataronas, who passed away in 2018. He was born in Fall River, a son of the late James and Edna (Walsh) Mataronas. In 1963 he obtained his first lobstering license. He built Sakonnet Lobster Company from the ground up, including the house and shop where he raised his family, caught, and sold lobsters, and built his lobster boat Sunny Jim....

Richard M. (Dick) Haverland of Vero Beach, Florida and Little Compton, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home in Little Compton on December 9, 2023, surrounded by loving family, from complications of  lymphoma.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosemary (Dies), along with his daughters Julia Bush (Jim), Lucy Haverland (Craig Joffe), and Laura Haverland (Andrew Morley).  Dick was a devoted grandfather to Sam, Henry and Olivia Bush; Rose, Lila and Leo Joffe; and...

Russell Church Burchard, 79, of Little Compton and Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.He was the loving husband of Cheri(Fitzgerald)Burchard with whom he recently celebrated his 55th wedding anniversary. Russell was born at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, on June 11, 1944, to the late Roswell and Thelma Burchard. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. and...

Daniel James “DJ” Neronha III, 31, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2023. He was born September 1st, 1992, in Newport RI to Crystal and the late Daniel Neronha Jr. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Daniel recently moved back from Rangeley, Maine, where he worked as a server and bartender. He was a jack of all trades and specialized in carpentry and masonry work. He loved spending time outdoors, especially with his dogs. In his free...

Coll MacLean Walker, 78, friend of many and farmer to all, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday November 13, 2023. The youngest of four children, Coll grew up on a dairy farm in Swansea, MA, and was introduced early to the rigors of farm life.  His years as a student at Northfield Mount Hermon School and The University of Rhode Island allowed him to study literature, philosophy, and spend his free...

Katherine Norton DuHamel, PhD, died on October 8, 2023 at the age of 65. Her family is comforted to know that Kate has found peace and love, joining her beloved father, Notley Young DuHamel, in Heaven. Kate was a loving, sensitive, kind, funny, and generous woman who could be both serious and silly, as suited the occasion. She was a one-woman cheering squad for every accomplishment of her sisters, her son, and her nieces and nephews. She took pride in being the first to sing Happy Birthday...

Letitia Morrison Carter, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Little Compton, RI, on September 29, 2023. Letitia gave tirelessly to her family, community, and philanthropic endeavors. She was a leader, teacher, creator who touched and impacted many people. In her own words: "My advice to you is not hard advice, but rather soft advice: Learn everything you can about what is going on around you. Volunteer, you'll meet some interesting new people. Attend some events and...