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Helen Stratford Wilkey, 96, of Portsmouth, passed peacefully on December 28, 2025. Helen was born in Newport, RI on January 26, 1929 to Augustus E. and Jeanette Brightman Stratford. She was the wife of the late Duncan Wilkey for 63 years. Helen was a 1947 graduate of Rogers High School. She became a licensed hairdresser […]

Newport, RI – William C. Beimler entered into Eternity on December 31st, 2025. He had been the devoted husband of Nancy (Cousins) Beimler for nearly 66 years.  Bill was born and raised in New Haven, CT, on September 18, 1935, as the youngest son of Lillian and Raymond Beimler’s four children. He attended Hillhouse High […]

Peter Paul Cassese, 71, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on December 28, 2025 Born in Newport, RI on November 25, 1954, He was the son of Louis R. Cassese, SR and Josephine M. Cassese (Andrews) Peter is survived by his daughter, Allison Mayville of Fall River, MA. He is also survived by his siblings; Andrew Cassese, […]

Commander Robert Dennis Bledsoe (USN Ret) aged 87 passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. Bob was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Robert Everett and Othella Bledsoe. He was raised in Napa, California and graduated from Napa High School and the California Maritime Academy. After a brief time […]

Raymond Berard, age 87, loving husband and father of four children, passed away on December 25, 2025. Raymond was born on February 22, 1938, in Central Falls, RI, to Florence and Edouard Berard. He attended Providence College for his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and University of Connecticut for his PhD in Chemistry. On August 20, […]

With a heavy heart, we share the news of the passing of Michael Rutherford Lewis (Mike). Mike was born on January 13, 1963, in Washington, DC, but lived most of his life in Newport. Mike got a kick out telling people he was born in the United States, but wasn’t born in a State–it stumped […]

Audrey Clinton Oswald was born in New York City May 12, 1933 and grew up as an only child at 1160 Park Avenue. While attending the Brearley School in New York, she and her best friend Iris Love in part, inspired the novelist Nora Johnson, (who also attended Brearley), to write the novel The World of Henry Orient, (which […]

Diane (Danae Gianakellis) Bonafas, 91, of Newport died on December 20, 2025 at Village House Nursing Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Bonafas, to whom she was married for 53 years. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late George and Dorothea (Maniates) Gianakellis. Her parents were each […]

Slipping out before snow and ice could delay his departure, Captain Richard Arthur Martell Jr., 82, embarked on his final passage minutes before the winter solstice on December 21, 2025. He took his last breaths in comfort at Newport Hospital, Newport, Rhode Island, after a long and complicated illness. Known for his bucking-the-system ways as […]

Elaine Lucille (Standish) Jolley, beloved daughter of John C. Myles Standish, CDR, Ret and Lucille Morse Standish, died on December 22, 2025. Elaine was born on August 31, 1950, and graduated from Middletown High School as part of the Class of 1968. Elaine was an avid painter who found joy in walks through Newport and […]

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lillian Martins age 95 of Portsmouth, RI, passed away after a brief illness on December 11, 2025. She was born August 12,1930 in Mt. Vernon, New York to the John and Marguerite Caldwell, and was the devoted and loving wife to the late Alberto (Albert) Martins. She was predeceased by her sister Candice […]

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we celebrate the extraordinary spirit of Mark Antone. Born on August 28, 1962, Mark brought joy, laughter, and a unique warmth to the lives of everyone he met. He passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, in Providence, RI, leaving behind a legacy of love […]

Sharon Ann Dwyer age 77, of Middletown, RI departed her earthly existence on December 12, 2025, at Newport Hospital after months of fighting persistent illnesses, followed by a brief but meaningful time at the John Clarke rehabilitation facility, where she was encouraged by attentive care and kindness. Her passing was unexpected, after hard-fought gains and […]

Virginia Beltz (Ginny), age 100, of Newport RI died on 12/13/2025 at St Clare Home, Newport RI, following a period of failing health. Ginny was born in Marlboro Mass on 01/11/1925 to Bertis & Annie Walcott. She enlisted in the US Navy and served for 3 years during the Korean Conflict. She married William J Beltz and […]

Helen Marie Rudolph, 85, of The Village at Waterman Lake, Greenville, RI, died on Monday, November 24, 2025 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, RI. She was the wife of Dr. Norman Rudolph and mother of Eric, Alexandra and Kurt. Helen was born in Brooklyn, NY and in her early childhood made frequent moves […]

Leonard Field Hubbard, MD, of Jamestown, RI, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on November 26, 2025. A dedicated hand surgeon, he spent more than five decades improving the lives of thousands of patients and took immense pride in helping others. Born on May 24, 1945, in White Plains, NY, Leonard grew up in […]