Joseph Angelo Belli of Middletown, RI, died on March 3, 2026. He was the loving husband of Mary Cecilia (Moitozo) Belli. Born in New Bedford, MA on September 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Joaquin) Belli. Mr. Belli was a graduate of Fairhaven, Ma. schools. He entered the US […]
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Obituary: Jonathan Hilton Cooper
Jonathan Cooper, 58, of Newport, RI, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in Stowe, Vermont while on a ski weekend with his wife and eldest daughter on February 28th, 2026. He was born in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England in 1967 to Hilton and Eileen Cooper. He got a love of the outdoors from […]
Obituary: Nancy Warwick Tarlton
Nancy Warwick Tarlton was born April 9, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in Merion Station, PA. She was the daughter of the late Paul Reynolds Warwick and Sallie Hill Warwick and the sister of the late Paul Reynolds Warwick Jr. While a student at Friends Central High School, she played high school basketball, […]
Obituary: Robert Brennan
Robert ¨Bobby¨ Brennan, 82, of Middletown, passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026, at Village House in Newport. A loving father, grandpa, uncle, brother, son, friend, and neighbor, he was the husband of the late Judy (White) Brennan. Born July 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rose (Meehan) Brennan. Born […]
Obituary: Frederick William Brown
Frederick William Brown, 78, of Jamestown passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, Fred shared 55 loving years with his wife, Linda (Daum) Brown, whom he met while both were students at the University of Rhode Island. Born February 7, 1948, in Newport, Fred attended Rogers High School, […]
Obituary: Therese Marie Croteau
Therese Croteau 95, of Newport, died peacefully on February 22, 2026 at Saint Clare Home in Newport. Born on June 14, 1930 to Daniel A. Sullivan and Margaret (Shea) Sullivan of Newport, she was predeceased by her husband of 19 years, John N. Croteau of Providence. She also was predeceased by her brothers, Vincent Sullivan, […]
Obituary: Susan Mary Hopf
Susan Mary Hopf, 61, of Newport, RI, passed away at Newport Hospital on February 24, with her sister, Catherine, at her side, after a six year courageous and brave fight with cancer.Susan was born on March 31, 1964 in Newport-the daughter of Audrey and John Hopf. She graduated from Rogers High School and went on […]
Obituary: Lewis E. Gordon
Lewis E. Gordon, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born in Hackensack, NJ on September 30, 1937, he was the beloved son of the late Lewis Walter and Elizabeth (Holzlein) Gordon. Upon graduation from high school at age 17, Lew enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served for 20 […]
Obituary: Douglas Edward Silvia
Douglas E. Silvia, 90, of Portsmouth, RI, died on February 20, 2026 after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Peary) Silvia. Born in Portsmouth, RI on April 10, 1935, He was the youngest of nine children to Joseph and Mary Silvia. As a very young man he began a […]
Obituary: James E. Garman
James Edward Garman of Portsmouth, Rhode Island died Sunday, February 22 at the age of 87 after a long and courageous battle with Congestive Heart Failure and Kidney Disease. Jim was a teacher and coach at Portsmouth Abbey, a veteran of the United States Navy, and first and foremost, a passionate advocate for the history […]
Obituary: James Seigler Jr
James Byrnes Seigler, Jr., 95, of Middletown and formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at The Royal Middletown, comforted by his beloved canine companion, Steve. Born on December 11, 1930, in Augusta, Georgia, Jim was the son of James Byrnes Seigler and Eula Mildred (Blount) Seigler. Jim was married for […]
Obituary: Joseph Timothy Riley
Joseph T. Riley, 66, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2026. He was the loving husband of Jennifer (Dunbar) Riley and loving father of Joseph T. Riley Jr. Born in Newport, RI on June 9, 1959, He was the son of the late John Coughlin and Mary Corinne […]
Obituary: Chris A. Pimentel
Chris A. Pimentel of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the age of 73, surrounded by his family. He was the faithful husband of Christine (Brown) Pimentel for 47 years. Chris was born in Newport, RI to the late Alfred and Mary Pimentel on February 12, 1953. He […]
Obituary: Maria Evarista Pereira
ÂMaria Evarista Pereira, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on February 19, 2026. She was the wife of the late Manuel I. Pereira. Born in Faial, Azores on September 17, 1938, She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Evarista (Mourais) Neves. She moved to Rhode Island in 1967 with 3 young children. She […]
Obituary: Frederick Allen Arruda
Frederick Allen Arruda, a beloved family man and esteemed community member, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1956, and lived a life full of love, laughter, and joy, surrounded by the family that meant everything to him. Fred will be remembered as a devoted husband to his wife, Maureen, […]
Obituary: Linda Darlene Mroz
On February 15, 2026, Linda D. Mroz died in her home with her husband and daughters at her side. She was 82 years old, and in those years, found many joys that sustained her when rougher times arose. Linda was born in Sterling Connecticut to Theresa and Winfred Hawes on November 8, 1943. Her siblings […]
Obituary: Rosalie Ann Connell
Rosalie Ann Connell (Beebe), a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at John Clarke Nursing Home on February 14th, 2026. She was 87 years old. She was the wife of the late Philip Connell. They were married for 66 years. Born on March 4th, 1938 in Newport, Rhode Island, she was […]
Obituary: Juana Porcioncula Abua
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juana Porcioncula Abua, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us on February 3, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on May 18, 1937, in San Juan, Kalayaan Laguna, Philippines, Juana lived a rich and vibrant life that touched many.As a devoted […]
Obituary: Frances L. Benevides
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Frances L. Benevides, who left us peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on June 14, 1944, in Newport, Rhode Island, Frances lived a life filled with warmth, love, and dedication to her family and community. As a proud graduate […]
Obituary: Adriana “Trevor” Carvalho
Adriana “Trevor” Carvalho passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 18. Born on June 8, 2007, Trevor was one of a kind – creative, funny, deeply caring, and full of personality. He leaves behind a space that can never be filled and a lifetime of stories that will always be told with […]
Obituary: Daniel Lee Mulligan
With heavy hearts but joyful spirits, we announce the passing of our beloved Daniel Lee Mulligan, who passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. Born on May 22, 1950, in Charleston, SC, to Domenic Mulligan and Lulu Allston Mulligan, Daniel’s vibrant life was celebrated by all who knew him.Daniel was a proud veteran who began […]
Obituary: Audrey Denton
Audrey (Johnson) Denton, 81, of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on February 6, 2026, after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Peter Denton. Born in New Haven on May 7, 1944, and raised in Cheshire Connecticut, she was the only child of the late Helen and Ted Johnson. She grew up surrounded […]
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Silvia
Mary E. “Betty” Silvia, 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 8, 2026. Born and raised in Middletown, RI, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Mary (Souza) Ferreira. Betty grew up in Middletown, Rhode Island, where she attended school and started her working career as […]
Obituary: Jacqueline Ferreira
Jacqueline Ferreira, 85, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on January 14, 2026, supported by her loving family at La Marea Senior Living in Carlsbad, CA.Jacqueline was born in Fall River, MA to the late Manuel Ferreira and the late Hilda Ferreira.Jacqueline was married to Robert Brasher for 30 years from 1970-2000.Jacqueline was an extremely […]
Obituary: Barbara Lee Williams
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Barbara L. Williams, who left this world on January 30, 2026, at the age of 98, to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Barbara was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on February 16, 1927. She was the daughter of […]
