Philomena (Phyllis) Delehanty, 92, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Delehanty, Jr., with whom she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. Born in County Monaghan, Ireland, on January 9, 1934, she was the daughter of Peter and Margaret (Carr) McKenna. As […]
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Obituary: Hope Elizabeth Perkins
It is with family heavy hearts as well as caregivers love that we announce the peaceful passing at home of Hope Elizabeth Perkins, in Newport, RI on May 18, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1945. She was eighty years of age and the fourth of eight children. She was deeply loved by family […]
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Obituary: Margaret O. Lima
Margaret O. Lima, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She was born Margarida Natalia Fortuna de Oliveira on October 23, 1937 in Fajã de Baixo, São Miguel, Azores. She was the daughter of the late Luiz Braz and Maria Conceicao (Fortuna) Oliveira, and the wife of the late […]
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Obituary: Kenneth Edward Wagner
Captain Kenneth E. Wagner (USCG Ret.), age 86, passed away on May 16, 2026 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anne B. (Goodwin) Wagner, also of Portsmouth, RI, and daughters Karen B. Anderson (Bar Harbor, ME) and Gail H. Wagner (Swansea, MA), as well as grandchildren, nieces and […]
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Obituary: Thomas R. Nasser
Thomas R. Nasser, a legacy-leaving Islander, passed away on May 18, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on September 16, 1945, in Newport, Tom grew up in the 5th Ward on Extension Street. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he dedicated 40 years of his […]
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Obituary: Burt D. Cross
Burt Douglas Cross, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, in Tiverton, Rhode Island, leaving behind a profound legacy of devotion to family. Born on February 2, 1939, to parents Jack and Peggy Cross, Burt was shaped early by his father’s intellectual curiosity and his mother’s kindness and grace. A graduate of Teaneck High […]
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Obituary: Eleanor R. Good
Ellie was born November 7, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Calbraith Bourne Perry and Marie Léa Nicholson Perry. She was a registered nurse, and a graduate of Trusdale Hospital. She worked for numerous agencies and hospitals in IN, PA, OH, WV and RI. She loved caring for people and found her greatest gift […]
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Obituary: Lawrence Rebello
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Rebello, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on October 27, 1942, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the late Lawrence and Henrietta Rebello, Lawrence found his way to Portsmouth, Rhode […]
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Obituary: Theresa A. Lacerda
Theresa A. (Laranjo) Lacerda, 89, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on May 23, 2026. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Lacerda. Born in Newport on July 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Medeiros) Laranjo. Theresa started her career at Walsh Brothers in Newport, […]
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Obituary: Joan Beachnau
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Beachnau, beloved wife, mother, and friend. Joan was born on February 7, 1953, and departed this world peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island, at the age of 73. Joan touched the lives of many with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering […]
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Obituary: John Regan
John “Jack” Regan, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 21 with his family by his side. Born on Christmas Day in 1940 in Waltham, MA, Jack never missed an opportunity to remind people he was “the second coming.” He was raised in Newton, MA, to Irish immigrants, Timothy and Katherine (King) Regan. […]
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Obituary: Elliott Marshall
Elliott Marshall, 60, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on May 20, 2026 after a brief illness. Born in Newport, RI on April 16, 1966, He was the son of Elliott and Dora (Bennett) Marshall of Portsmouth. Elliott grew up knowing that working hard was the way to earn the respect of his family and friends. […]
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Obituary: Michael Lee Jones
Michael L. Jones, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on September 29, 1960, at Newport Naval Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island, Michael was the son of the late Carol A. (Conroy) Rodrigues. Raised in Middletown, Michael attended Middletown High School soon after he devoted much of his life […]
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Obituary: Stanley Wayne Russell Sears
Stanley W. R. Sears passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, with his daughters by his side. He was 85. Born on April 17, 1941 in Newport, RI to Charles E. Sears and Mary T. Nunes, Stanley was raised in a large family alongside his late siblings: Chuck, Shirley, Phyliss, Roger, Ronnie, and Gary. He […]
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Obituary: Jeffrey Scott Adams
Jeffrey Scott Adams, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died at his home, surrounded by his family on May 19, 2026. He was the loving husband of Mary (Mock) Adams. Born in Fall River, MA on June 12, 1952, He was the son of the late Franklin and Lois (Davis) Adams. Jeff grew up in Somerset […]
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Obituary: Freddie Adams Jr.
Freddie Adams, Jr, 64, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died at home on May 17, 2026. Born in New London, CT on August 29, 1961, he was the son of Freddie and Geraldine (Imburgia) Adams. A 1980 graduate of Rogers High School, it was known from the beginning that Freddie was going to be building things. […]
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Obituary: Marjorie A Foster
Marjorie A. Foster, lovingly known as “Margie,” passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on February 6, 1935, in Gowanda, NY, Margie lived a vibrant and fulfilling life dedicated to education, the arts, and her beloved family.She graduated from the University of Buffalo with a BA in Teaching and spent […]
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Obituary: Alan MacMillan
Alan R. MacMillan of Portsmouth, RI, died suddenly on the 13th of May 2026. He was born in Châteauvillain, France, to the late Warren and Loretta (Gill) MacMillan. After completing a degree in archeology from Harvard, Alan joined the United States Navy,where he was introduced to the beauty of Aquidneck Island. After the Navy, he pursued his […]
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Obituary: Martha Louise Waluk
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Martha Waluk, at age 83. She passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital with her children by her side, embracing her in love.Martha was born in Newport, RI and was raised in Jamestown and East Greenwich, RI. After marrying her true love, the late Joseph […]
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Obituary: Susan Lynn Timberlake-Merritt
Good gentles, kind family, and cherished friends, We gather this day beneath Heaven’s watchful gaze to honor and celebrate the wondrous life of Susan Lynn Timberlake-Merritt: a radiant spirit whose laughter rang as brightly as the bells of a festival morn. Born in the fair seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island, on the fifteenth day […]
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Obituary: Donna Lynn Brown
Donna Lynn Brown, born on January 12, 1951, in Brooklyn, NY, peacefully departed this life on April 28, 2026, at the age of 75. A cherished mother, grandmother and beloved friend, Donna’s compassionate spirit touched the lives of many in her community. She is survived by her loving children: son John Lambert (Susan), daughter Victoria Gwinn (Wendell), […]
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Obituary: Patricia Ellen Ruggeri
Patricia Ellen (Maisen) Ruggeri, 86, of Newport, died May 5, 2026, at Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newport. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Victor Richard Ruggeri in 2000. She was born in Newport on Oct. 22, 1939, to Frank P. Maisen and Catherine (Curley) Maisen and graduated from Rogers […]
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Obituary: Carolyn Irene Frye
Middletown, RI – Carolyn I. Frye, 2026 Born in Portsmouth, RI on February 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Elsie (Watson) Perry. Carolyn grew up in Portsmouth, RI and was a graduate of Roger’s High School, class of 1961. She married the love of her life Gary R. Frye in […]
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Obituary: Beverly Ann Schneider
Beverly Ann Schneider, 83, longtime resident of Middletown, RI, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag, RI after a long battle with vascular dementia. Born in Newport and raised in MIddletown, RI, she was the only child of William Eugene O’Brien and Julia […]
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Obituary: Dr. Sarah C. O’Dowd
Dr. Sarah O’Dowd, 91, of the Rhode Island communities of Newport, Barrington and Riverside, passed away peacefully at St. Clare-Newport, on April 20, 2026. She was one day past her 91st birthday. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1935, Sarah was the daughter of Schuyler and Lucille Christian. She spent her formative youth in Decatur, Georgia, […]