Paul Geltmacher White, Jr, age 95 of Portsmouth, RI passed away on July 19, 2025 of natural causes. His parents were Estelle and Dr. Paul White. He was married to Georgia Joan White in 1952 after graduating from the United States Naval Academy. Paul grew up in Pomona, California and graduated from Pomona High School. […]
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Obituary: Shirley MacGillivray
Shirley A. MacGillivray, 91, of 9 Ocean Lawn Lane, Newport, Rhode Island, died on July 18, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Colin A. MacGillivray for 65 years. Born in Newport, RI on May 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Coughlin) Lopes. Shirley was a graduate of St. […]
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Obituary: Daniel Nevils
Daniel Joseph Nevils, 80, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. Dan was born in Providence, RI, the son of the late Daniel V. Nevils of Louisiana and Frances G. (O’Malley) Nevils of Portsmouth. He grew up in the Providence and Cranston areas and graduated from Cranston East High School. Dan married […]
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Obituary: Diane Addison
Diane M. Addison (Leighton), a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 7, 1940, in New Bedford, MA, she was the step-daughter of the late Edward Gonsalves and daughter of Rose Gonsalves. Diane […]
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Obituary: James Kalif
James Mitchell Kalif (‘Jim’) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12 at 85 years old. Jim was born on February 16, 1940, in Fall River, Massachusetts to Mitchell and Josephine Kalif. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and met his wife, Patricia (Quickfall) Kalif during his service in England. They […]
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Obituary: Virginia Eagan
Virginia C. Eagan, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1937 to Nicola and Donata Calitri in Providence, RI. She is survived by her daughter Virginia E. Curtis and her husband Jeffrey T. Curtis; her son Owen L. Eagan III and his wife Nicole Eagan; her grandchildren Owen R. Eagan, Madeline C. […]
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Obituary: Mary Panarello
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary McCarthy Panarello, who entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Mary was born on June 1, 1943, in Providence, Rhode Island, to George and Ursula McCarthy. She graduated from Colt Memorial High School in 1961 and went on to enjoy […]
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Obituary: Jan Menzi
Jan Menzi was born in Newport Hospital on June 6, 1941 to Walter and Sarah Jane Lawton Menzi. A lifelong Episcopalian, he was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Church in Portsmouth. Jan graduated from Henry F. Anthony School in 1955 and Rogers High School in 1959. Upon graduation he joined the Air Force where […]
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Obituary: Lorraine McBride
Lorraine Veronica (Ferreira) McBride, 91, of Portsmouth, died peacefully on Sunday morning, July 6, 2025. A lifelong resident of Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Roderick) Ferreira, and loving wife of 59 years to the late Paul McBride. Fittingly born on the first day of Spring, Lorraine always spread sunshine […]
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Obituary: Robert Hurley
Robert Joseph Hurley, 95, of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Portsmouth, RI died peacefully on June 15, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Somerville, MA on November 17, 1929, He was the son of the late Warren and Elizabeth (Cushing) Hurley. Bob began his life in the Boston area, working with his siblings and father in their roofing […]
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Obituary: Richard Morgan
Richard Penrose Morgan, 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on June 28, 2025. He was the cherished husband of Cynthia (Drowne) Morgan. Born in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada on August 10, 1955, he was the son of Welsh born parents, Royston and Audrey (Dalby) Morgan. As a youth, Richard spent summers on the Pembrokeshire coast in […]
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Obituary: Paula Raposo
Paula Christina Raposo, 52, a lifelong resident of Newport, Rhode Island, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 27, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1973, in Santa Clara, São Miguel, Azores. She then came to the United States, arriving in Boston on January 12,1976. Paula was filled with love for […]
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Obituary: Alice Berry
Alice M. Berry, 69, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully while under hospice care at the Newport Hospital, where she was cared for with dignity and respect. She was the former wife of Victor W Berry Sr. Born in Boston, MA on February 28th, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred […]
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Obituary: Darleen McKay
Darleen Ann McKay, 82, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 27, 1942 in Jamestown, RI to the late Anthony and Virgina DeTerra. Darleen was the wife of the late William J. McKay for 32 years. Darleen was the heart of her family […]
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Obituary: Paul Dutra
Paul C. Dutra, 83, a lifelong resident of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025 in the house that he built 53 years ago. He was the beloved husband of Diane (McGee) Dutra, with whom he shared nearly 58 years of marriage. Born in Newport, RI, on December 15, 1941, Paul was […]
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Obituary: Mary Rodger
Mary Alice Rodger “Alice” passed away peacefully on June 20 at the home of her youngest son Jimmy. She was 102 years old. She was married for 47 years to the late Dr Robert C Rodger. She was later married for 20 years to the late Raymond Boyle. She was the eldest daughter of the […]
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Obituary: Beverly Pyne
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the peaceful passing of Beverly S. Pyne, most recently of Bristol, and previously of Tiverton. Bev was the daughter of Leon and Carolyn Johnson, and was raised in Melrose, MA. She earned her Associate’s Degree at Burdett Junior College and worked as a secretary […]
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Obituary: Edward Hannon
Captain Edward Robert Hannon II, USN (Ret.), 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Carol (Currier) Hannon for 66 years. Born in New London, Connecticut, on December 23, 1931, Edward was the son of the late Captain Edward R. Hannon USN (Ret.) and Bernice […]
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Obituary: Ann Almedia
Ann Louise Almedia, 78, of West Warwick, and formerly of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on June 19, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on November 9, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Edward Almeida and Natalie Dennis. Ann lived most of her life on Aquidneck Island, many years in Portsmouth. She was well known […]
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Obituary: Kimberly Boiani
Kimberly Boiani, 56, of 25 North Drive, Portsmouth, R.I. died Tuesday, June 17th at Newport Hospital, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in Fall River, Massachusetts but considered herself a lifelong resident of and a “Native Newporter.” Kim was the daughter of the late Barbara Doherty and Rudolpho “Rudy” Boiani. Kim was well […]
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Obituary: Judith Davison
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we remember Judith G. Davison, who passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at the age of 80 in Middletown, Rhode Island. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Davison, and together they shared a beautiful bond that was rooted in deep friendship, unwavering partnership, and […]
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Obituary: Evelyn Pine
Evelyn B. Pine, 77, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on June 14, 2025 at Charlton Hospital. She was the wife of the late SSG, Fred Joseph Pine, US Army Veteran and Bronze Star recipient. Born in Newport, RI on March 19, 1948, She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Souza) Semas. Evelyn […]
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Obituary: Ruth Cote
Ruth E. Cote, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died peacefully at her home on June 16, 2025. Born in Fall River, MA on August 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Pemberton) Cote and was engaged to the love of her life, the late Adrian “Jack” Hughes. Always […]
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Obituary: Margaret H. Stevenson
Margaret H. Stevenson, 93, of Portsmouth and Prudence Island, RI, passed away on June 12, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Frederick R. Stevenson Sr. for 60 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Stephan) Taylor. Margaret’s journey took her to many places as […]
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Obituary: Catherine C. McGill
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Catherine C. McGill, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world on June 12, 2025, at the age of 90. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. McGill Jr. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine […]