Funeral Homes in Westerly, RI

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Lukasz Gottwald (record producer and songwriter), Billy Gilman (singer), and Michael Patten (actor).

Westerly is a town on the southwestern shoreline of Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1669 by John Babcock, it is a beachfront community on the south shore of the state. The population was 22,787 at the 2010 census. The town is part of the Norwich–New London, Connecticut, New England city and town area.On the western border of Westerly flows the Pawcatuck River, once renowned for its own species of Westerly salmon, three of which are on the town's crest. The Pawcatuck River flows from some fifteen miles (24 km) inland, emptying into Little Narragansett Bay. The Pawcatuck River also serves as the boundary between Westerly and Pawcatuck, Connecticut. Along the coast of Westerly lie salt ponds, which serve as shallow reeflike pools, whose outer walls form the long, white beaches for which the town became renowned. From west to east, these ponds are called Maschaug Pond, Winnapaug Pond, and Quonochontaug Pond. The town also has a fresh water lake, Chapman's Pond, which is undergoing revitalization. A type of granite, known as Westerly granite, has long been quarried here. Westerly granite, ideal for statuary, has been used in numerous government buildings of several states along the eastern seaboard. The Westerly area was known for its granite and stone-cutting industry.Westerly becomes a large tourist attraction during the summer months during which the population nearly doubles. From east to west, well-known beaches include Weekapaug Beach, Westerly Town Beach, Misquamicut State Beach, East Beach and Watch Hill Beach.

Westerly Obituaries

It was revealed on December 12th, 2019 that Juliette Bacon (Fentress) passed on in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Ms. Bacon was 88 years old and was born in Evanston, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Juliette's life.

It was revealed by The Desert Sun on August 14th, 2019 that Ruth Elizabeth "Bette Ruth" Guldstrand (Henderson) died in California.  Ms. Guldstrand was 99 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ruth Elizabeth "Bette Ruth"'s life.

It was written on August 7th, 2019 that Frank Luke III Murray perished in Jordanville, New York.  Murray was 53 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frank Luke III's life.

It was reported by Hartford Courant on December 5th, 2018 that Joseph D Perri passed on in Hartford, Connecticut.  Perri was 87 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joseph D's life.

It was written on November 26th, 2018 that Bertram J Jr "Bert" Peltier passed away in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Peltier was 76 years old and was born in Hartford, CT.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bertram J Jr "Bert"'s life.

It was disclosed on October 5th, 2018 that Claude A Dr Fongemie perished in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Fongemie was 76 years old and was born in Van Buren, ME.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Claude A Dr's life.

It was written on October 4th, 2018 that Florence Borkowski (Teklinski) perished in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Ms. Borkowski was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Florence's life.

It was revealed by Providence Journal on September 23rd, 2018 that Thomas H Quarto passed on in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Quarto was 82 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Thomas H's life.

It was reported by Providence Journal on September 5th, 2018 that Robert E Sr Fitzgerald passed away in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Fitzgerald was 95 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robert E Sr's life.

It was reported on August 21st, 2018 that Judith Evelyn "Judy" Brown (Babcock) died in Port Orange, Florida.  Ms. Brown was 72 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Judith Evelyn "Judy"'s life.

History

The population was 22,966 at the United States Census, 2000 census. Founded in 1669 by John Babcock (founder) Babcock, it is a beachfront community on the south shore of the state. Westerly is a New England town on the south shore of Washington County, Rhode Island County, Rhode Island, United States. . .