http://block-island.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest Announcements posted to The Block Island Times. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:55:30 EDT Sat, 18 May 2013 22:55:30 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 The Block Island Times http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/harper-ellen-marie-lofaro-born/999384?source=rss ]]> Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lofaro, Jr. of Kihei, Hawaii, proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Ellen Marie, on April 18, 2013. Weighing in at 8 lbs. 9 oz., and 21 inches long, she was enthusiastically greeted by big brothers Shea, 12, Paytn, 10 , and Niam, 8. Also on hand to welcome the new family member were paternal grandparents Anna Marie and Michael Lofaro of Block Island, R.I. and maternal grandmothe... http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/harper-ellen-marie-lofaro-born/999384 Sun, 12 May 2013 10:39:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Staff) Births http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/memorial-service-for-linwood-wright/995533?source=rss ]]> A memorial service for Linwood Wright will be held at the Harbor Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. on May 18th. All are invited to attend. http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/memorial-service-for-linwood-wright/995533 Fri, 03 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Staff) Obituaries http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/zachery-erik-ryan-born/996143?source=rss ]]> Zachery Erik Ryan was born on Jan. 5, 2013, weighing 9 pounds and 6 ounces. Proud parents are Erik and Christen Ryan of Narragansett, R.I. Paternal grandparents are Bonny and Gary Ryan of Pilot Hill and Harry and Janet Schofield of Narragansett, R.I. Zachery has his favorite team shirt on. http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/zachery-erik-ryan-born/996143 Fri, 03 May 2013 03:07:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Staff) Births http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/keegan-xavier-closter-born/995511?source=rss ]]> Roberta and Robert Closter Jr., big sister Keira and dog Okie, would like to announce the birth of Keegan Xavier Closter on Monday, April 22 at 10:32 a.m. at South County Hospital. Keegan was 8 pounds and 7.5 ounces and 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents were the late Thomas and Roberta Dailey of Westerly, R.I. and Vicky Carson and the late Dean Carson of Block Island. Paternal grandparents are Robert and ... http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/keegan-xavier-closter-born/995511 Fri, 03 May 2013 02:52:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Staff) Births http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/skyler-natalie-bates-born/995506?source=rss ]]> Jon and Danielle Bates of West Side Road are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter Skyler Natalie Bates. She was born Tuesday, April 23 at 8 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds and 13.5 ounces and measured 21 inches. Maternal grandparents are Gail and Steve Kimball of Wakefield, R.I. Paternal grandparents are Geoffrey and Madeleine Bates of Brunswick, Maine. Maternal great grandparents are Allen and Barbara Hall ... http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/skyler-natalie-bates-born/995506 Fri, 03 May 2013 02:25:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Staff) Births http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/peter-monje/994123?source=rss ]]> Peter Monje, 54, of Block Island, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at home from lung cancer. In his last hours, he was surrounded by his caring family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Kristine (Pettinato) Monje. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Peter was the son of Jeanne (Forte) Oki of Florida and the late Ronald Monje. Peter was the owner of Greenscape Mowing Service on Block Island. Besides his wife he ... http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/peter-monje/994123 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Staff) Obituaries http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/john-delmont-locke-born/992054?source=rss ]]> Justin Locke and Alexandra Locke of Huntington, N.Y., are proud to announce the birth of their son, John Delmont Locke. John was born on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2012, at 8:21 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds and measured 21.25 inches. John is the grandson of Stephen and Marilyn Locke of Huntington, N.Y. and Beacon Hill. Maternal grandparents are Frank and Maria Szreder of Copiague, N.Y. http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/john-delmont-locke-born/992054 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Staff) Births http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/dillinger-john-mcavoy-born/992238?source=rss ]]> Jade T. Littlefield and Kiel McAvoy of Deerfield, MA are pleased to announce the birth of their son Dillinger John McAvoy. He was born on April 16, 2013 in North Hampton, MA, weighing 8lbs. and 6 oz. Maternal grandparents are Cindy Littlefield of Conway, MA and John Littlefield, Jr. of Block Island. Paternal grandparents are Pam Fisk of Conway, MA and George McAvoy of Boston, MA. http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/dillinger-john-mcavoy-born/992238 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Staff) Births http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/gregor-e-smith/992521?source=rss ]]> A child of Block Island, "a charismatic young man" who truly loved the island and was loved by the people here, has passed away. Gregor Evans Smith, 21, died of a drug overdose on Thursday, April 18, in his father's home on Old Town Road. His father, Robert Ellis Smith, painted a picture of a young man who first experienced Block Island when he was just weeks old and later went on to attend the Block Island ... http://block-island.villagesoup.com/p/gregor-e-smith/992521 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:11:00 EDT flang@blockislandtimes.com (Staff) Obituaries