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 noted 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 sorrow and honor Claude A Dr's life.

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

It was disclosed on August 21st, 2018 that Judith Evelyn "Judy" Brown (Babcock) perished 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.

It was noted by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on July 11th, 2018 that Nancy Lea Doolittle died in Bradenton, Florida.  Doolittle was 81 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Nancy Lea's life.

It was noted by Orange County Register on June 25th, 2018 that Susan Rusk (Roan) passed away in San Juan Capistrano, California.  Ms. Rusk was 69 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Susan's life.

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

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

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

It was revealed 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 sympathy and honor Amelia Louise's life.

It was reported on September 30th, 2017 that Geraldine M Shea (Federico) died in N Attleboro, Massachusetts.  Ms. Shea was 74 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Geraldine M'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. . .