Obituary: Geir Monsen, 62

Geir Monsen, 62, of North Kingstown, passed away Saturday, July 27. He was the beloved husband of Linda M. (Spas) Herard Monsen.

Born in Norway, he was the son of Karin (Andersen) Monsen of Norway and the late Svein Monsen. Geir was the co-founder of Seafreeze, Ltd., of North Kingstown. He was an avid sailor. 

Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Eirik Monsen and his wife Jennifer of Norton, MA; two stepsons, James Herard of Wickford and Timothy Herard and his wife Kristen of Va.; and a grandson Geir Johan Monsen.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours, Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m., followed by a prayer service in the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Point Judith Fishermen Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 3315, Narragansett, R.I. 02882, will be appreciated.