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

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

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

It was noted 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 express your sorrow and honor Joseph D's life.

It was noted 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 share your condolences and honor Bertram J Jr "Bert"'s life.

It was revealed on October 5th, 2018 that Claude A Dr Fongemie passed away 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 revealed on October 4th, 2018 that Florence Borkowski (Teklinski) passed away in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Ms. Borkowski was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Florence's life.

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

It was written 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 express your sympathy and honor Robert E Sr's life.

It was reported on August 21st, 2018 that Judith Evelyn "Judy" Brown (Babcock) passed away in Port Orange, Florida.  Ms. Brown was 72 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to share your condolences 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. . .