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Notable Births & Deaths for Exeter ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Exeter. 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
    • Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
    • Actor, comedian, magician. He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tueday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday) at the age of 65. The body was cremated.
    • Newport is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Anderson<1>
  • David Lawrence Angell
    • Producer. He was born in Providence (RI) on April 10, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on September 11, 2001 (a Tueday) at the age of 55.
    • Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: David Lawrence Angell<1>
  • Louise 'Lou' Arnold
  • Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Fall River (MA) on June 14, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Fall River (MA) on September 23, 1907 (a Monday) at the age of 46.
    • Fall River is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Exeter.
    • Fall River is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<1>
  • Herbert Butterfield
  • Frankie Carle
  • Phoebe Cary
  • Elizabeth Buffum Chace
    • Abolitionist, social reformer. She was born in Providence (RI) on December 9, 1806 (a Tueday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 12, 1899 (a Tueday) at the age of 93. She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
    • Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elizabeth Buffum Chace<1>
  • Andrew James Coakley
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Providence (RI) on November 20, 1882 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on September 27, 1963 (a Friday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
    • Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andrew James Coakley<1>
  • George M. Cohan
    • Full name: George Michael Cohan
    • Composer, producer, playwright, actor. He was born in Providence (RI) on July 3, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on November 5, 1942 (a Thursday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
    • Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George M. Cohan<1>
  • Nicholas Colasanto
    • Actor, director. He was born in Providence (RI) on January 19, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on February 12, 1985 (a Tueday) at the age of 61.
    • Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nicholas Colasanto<1>
  • James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday) at the age of 38. He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
    • Cranston is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Cranston is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
  • Edward M. 'Ed' Daily
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Providence (RI) on September 7, 1862 (a Sunday) and died in Washington, DC on October 21, 1891 (a Wednesday) at the age of 29.
    • Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward M. 'Ed' Daily<1>
  • Lester Joseph 'Les' Damon
  • Dennis F. Driscoll
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Providence (RI) on October 10, 1862 (a Friday) and died in Providence (RI) on February 21, 1901 (a Thursday) at the age of 38.
    • Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Providence is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dennis F. Driscoll<1>
  • Walt 'Moose' Dropo
    • Born: Walter Dropo
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Windham County, Connecticut).
    • Moosup is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
  • Hugh Duffy
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tueday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
    • Cranston is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Duffy<1>
  • Nelson Eddy
  • Johnny Gagnon
    • Professional hockey. He was born in Chicoutimi (QC) on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday) at the age of 78.
    • Cranston is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Gagnon<1>
  • Irving Gertz
  • Peter 'Pete' Gilbert
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday) at the age of 43.
    • Baltic is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Exeter.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>

The official website for Exeter: www.town.exeter.ri.us/

The official website for State of Rhode Island: https://www.ri.gov/

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.









 

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