Avondale (Washington County, RI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Avondale ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Avondale. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
- He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Bivona<1>
- He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Mary Lydia Bolles Branch (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- She was born in New London (CT) on June 13, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in New London (CT) on April 17, 1922 (a Monday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- New London is located in New London County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Avondale. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery<1>
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Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Buzzi<1>
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 24, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Stephenville (TX) on May 1, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Westerly is located nearby and to the north of Avondale.
- Stephenville is located in Erath County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Texas State Cemetery, which is located in Travis County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Texas State Cemetery<1>
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Phoebe Cary (Poet)
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- She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery<1>
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Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Liza Chapman<1>
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 27, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Westerly is located nearby and to the north of Avondale.
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Walt 'Moose' Dropo (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Walter Dropo
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- He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday).
- Moosup is located in Windham County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Avondale. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
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Betsey Gay (Actress, yodeller)
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- She was born in Waterford (CT) on February 2, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on June 13, 2025 (a Friday).
- Waterford is located in New London County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park<1>
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Peter 'Pete' Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
- He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday).
- Baltic is located in New London County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon<1>
- He was born in Montville (CT) on August 22, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 14, 1937 (a Wednesday).
- Montville is located in New London County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Cathedral Cemetery<1>
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Katharine Hepburn (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Katharine Houghton Hepburn
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katharine Hepburn<1>
- She was born in Hartford (CT) on May 12, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Fenwick (CT) on June 29, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Fenwick is located in Middlesex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery<1>
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John William Hiland (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Baltic (CT) in September 1860 and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 10, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Baltic is located in New London County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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Julia Ward Howe (Author, social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Ward Howe<1>
- She was born in New York (NY) on May 27, 1819 (a Thursday) and died in Newport (RI) on October 17, 1910 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery<1>
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Gladys Hurlbut (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
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- She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday).
- Norwich is located in New London County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Woodstock is located in Greene County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery, which is located in Ulster County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wiltwyck Cemetery<1>
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Harriet Lane (Niece of James Buchanan - she acted as the de facto First Lady for James Buchanan during his Presidency (1857 - 1861))
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- She was born in Mercersburg (PA) on May 9, 1830 (a Sunday) and died in Narragansett (RI) on July 3, 1903 (a Friday).
- Mercersburg is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- Narragansett is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Avondale. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery<1>
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Harold Loeb (Actor, director, producer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Loeb<1>
- He was born in New London (CT) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 17, 2003 (a Saturday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Eden Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Memorial Park<1>
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William Morris Meredith, Jr. (Poet)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Morris Meredith, Jr.<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on January 9, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in New London (CT) on May 30, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- New London is located in New London County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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James O'Neill (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James O'Neill<1>
- He was born in Kilkenny (Ireland) on November 15, 1847 (a Monday) and died in New London (CT) on August 10, 1920 (a Tuesday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Avondale. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Cemetery<1>
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Edith Roosevelt (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt (1901 - 1909))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edith Roosevelt<1>
- She was born in Norwich (CT) on August 6, 1861 (a Tuesday) and died in Oyster Bay (NY) on September 30, 1948 (a Thursday).
- Norwich is located in New London County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Oyster Bay is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Youngs Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Youngs Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Henry Rogers Selden (Social activist, lawyer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Rogers Selden<1>
- He was born in Lyme (CT) on October 14, 1805 (a Monday) and died in Rochester (NY) on September 18, 1885 (a Friday).
- Lyme is located in New London County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Avondale (which is located in Washington County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.