Funeral Homes in Westerly, RI

Facts about Westerly, Rhode Island

• 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 reported by New Haven Register on November 28th, 2017 that Serena Mulston (Tudisca) passed on in Milford, Connecticut.  Ms. Mulston was 90 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Serena's life.

It was written by Providence Journal on November 26th, 2017 that James E Sullivan died in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Sullivan was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James E's life.

It was disclosed by Star-News on November 21st, 2017 that Thomas Wesley Gavitt died in Southport, North Carolina.  Gavitt was 76 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Thomas Wesley's life.

It was noted by Providence Journal on October 12th, 2017 that Amelia Louise McAndrew (Bontell) passed away in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Ms. McAndrew was 102 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Amelia Louise's life.

It was disclosed on September 30th, 2017 that Geraldine M Shea (Federico) passed on in N Attleboro, Massachusetts.  Ms. Shea was 74 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Geraldine M's life.

It was noted by The Daily Journal on September 19th, 2017 that James Wallace Paterson died in Holmdel, New Jersey.  Paterson was 83 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James Wallace's life.

It was disclosed by Providence Journal on September 13th, 2017 that Daniel P Riley died in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Riley was 29 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Daniel P's life.

It was noted by Providence Journal on July 27th, 2017 that Warren Elliot Rowe perished in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Warren Elliot's life.

It was noted by Providence Journal on July 26th, 2017 that Nancy Klotz (Slosber) passed on in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Ms. Klotz was 77 years old and was born in Norwich, CT.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Nancy's life.

It was written by Providence Journal on July 4th, 2017 that Robert T Stephenson perished in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Stephenson was 55 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert T's life.

History

Westerly is a New England town on the south shore of Washington County, Rhode Island County, Rhode Island, United States. 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. . .