Mary Ann Hanlon, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, quietly passed away at her home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was a devoted wife of William A. Hanlon (deceased), loving mother, and a much beloved grandmother. Mary Ann was born on August 28, 1937, in Providence, RI to William and Irene […]
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Obituary: Muriel Barclay de Tolly
Muriel Barclay de Tolly, an adventurous spirit, devoted mother, and vibrant force in every community she touched, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Joseph and Josephine Gouthro, Muriel’s life was a journey of resilience, creativity, and joie de vivre! Raised in Nova Scotia and Quebec, Muriel developed […]
Obituary: Amanda Marie Marks
Amanda Marie Marks, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 36 after a brief illness with her family at her side. She was born on October 9, 1988, to Philip & Christina Marks. Amanda was a kind and compassionate person, known for her passion and […]
Obituary: Mary Settle
Mary, beloved wife and mother, 80, of Middletown, RI, passed away very unexpectedly at Hopehealth Hospice & Palliative Care on March 7th, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was born in Taunton, MA in 1944 to Celeste (Silva) and Manuel (Mitchell), and was raised in Portsmouth, RI, where she worked in the Family […]
Obituary: Virginia Jennings
Virginia Ann Jennings, beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on December 17, 1931, in Middletown, Rhode Island, Virginia lived a life characterized by her loving spirit, kind heart, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. A Rogers High School […]
Obituary: Anthony Butler
With profound sadness, we share the passing of Anthony Butler on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 50. To know Anthony was to know love. He was a devoted Father a loving Husband, a cherished Son and Grandson, a beloved Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend. But perhaps his greatest joy was being “Peepaw” […]
Obituary: Dr. Judith (Gray) Holcomb                  Â
Judith Gray Holcomb, O.D., of Union City, California and Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on March 2nd following a long battle with breast cancer. She was the loving wife of the late Richard John Pope and the daughter of the late Chester H. and Alma L. (Rankin) Gray. Born in Taunton, MA, Judy was raised […]
Obituary: David G. Ford
David G. Ford, 69, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on March 2, 2025. He was the loving husband of Tina (Millington) Ford for 49 years. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Henry and Nellie (Figueiredo) Ford. David spent his life making […]
Obituary: Beverly Ann Pine
Beverly Ann Pine, 80, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on March 2, 2025, in the Grand Islander Nursing Center. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Beulah (Borden) O’Loughlin. She was the wife of the late Joseph H. Pine for 57 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, […]
Obituary: William Jennings
William H. Jennings, 64, of Middletown and formerly of Tiverton, RI, died on February 21, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on May 25, 1960, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Burgess) Jennings. Billy graduated from Rogers High School and enjoyed a lifetime of adventure. He explored several opportunities as a young […]
Obituary: Anthony Waite
Anthony M. Waite, 40, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on February 28, 2025 after many years of battling illness. He was the loving husband of Marlena (Fraticelli) Waite, and devoted father of Anthony Jr. and Jayvon Waite. Born in Providence, RI on April 7, 1984, he was the son of Antoine Johnson and Elaine “Penny” […]
Obituary: Barbara Fiszel
Barbara Ann Fiszel, age 75, died in her home in Newport, RI on February 24, 2025. Barbara was a graduate of Central Connecticut State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Barbara met her husband for 55 years, Geoffrey L. Fiszel, at New York University and they moved to Glastonbury, CT in 1974. Barbara […]
Obituary: Donald L. Mosher Jr.
Donald L. Mosher Jr., 57, of Warwick, RI, passed away in Hartford, CT on February 23rd, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, coworkers, and his dog. Don, “DL”, and “Moe” were what his loved ones knew him by. Don was born in Newport, Rhode Island to the late Donald Leroy Mosher […]
Obituary: Bertha R. Gagnon
Bertha R. Gagnon, 97, of Middletown, formerly of Bristol, Portsmouth, and Woonsocket, RI, passed away on February 24, 2025. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Gagnon. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Antoine and Germaine (Pepin) Belanger. Her early years included time as a stitcher and factory worker, […]
Obituary: Robert Campion
Robert T. “Bob” Campion, 71, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on February 24, 2025. He was the husband of Patricia (Cole) Campion for 50 years. Born in Fall River, MA on November 15, 1953, Bob Campion was the beloved son of the late Edward and Phyllis (Gaskell) Campion. A lifelong resident of Tiverton, he was […]
Obituary: Thomas Fishburn
Thomas F. Fishburn, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died at home with his daughters by his side, on February 24, 2025. He was the husband of the late Alice (Ramsey) Fishburn. Born in Sunbury, PA on April 30, 1935, He was the son of the late Russell K. and Anne (Strouse) Fishburn. Thomas grew up […]
Obituary: James McIntosh
James S. McIntosh, passed away peacefully at home with his family on February 25, 2025, at the age of 72, just one day shy of his 73rd birthday. Jim was born in Newport RI on February 26, 1952, to the late Robert B. and Beatrice (Ruffin) McIntosh. He graduated from Roger’s High School in 1972 […]
Obituary: Christine Cotta
Christine Cotta, 78, of Portsmouth RI, passed away on February 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard Cotta, and her two children, Melissa Cotta & Sean Cotta. She is also survived by her brother George Glover, sister Carolyn Hilton, and many nieces, nephews, & cousins. She was the daughter of the […]
Obituary: Colonel (Ret.) James F. Dias
Colonel (Ret.) James F. Dias passed away on February 23, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1943, in Newport, RI, to the late Arthur C. Dias and Mary DeCosta Dias. Jim attended Hazard Memorial and De La Salle Academy, graduating in 1962. He went on to earn his degree from […]
Obituary: Richard Nagle
Richard J. Nagle, 54, of Middletown passed away in Newport Hospital on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Born in Columbus, OH on May 24, 1970, He was the son of Francis J. Nagle of Newport and the late Roberta (Bishop) Nagle. Richard, who was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome, has resided in a Looking Upwards Group Home […]
Obituary: Mary Grant
Mary A. Grant,79, of Portsmouth RI, passed away on February 18, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born May 6, 1945 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Winifred A. (Armstrong) Leary. She was the wife of Ronald Grant and they were married 51 Years. Mary grew up in […]
Obituary: Sandra Butler
Sandra Marie Butler, 85, of Portsmouth, R.I. and Bradenton, Fla. passed away peacefully Thursday February 13, 2025 after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born January 20 1940 to the late Joseph Farfalla and Margaret (Piscione) Furtado in Trenton N.J. and was a Rogers High School graduate. Sandy worked […]
Obituary: John C. “Jack” Donahue Sr.
John C. “Jack” Donahue Sr., 81 of Warwick, RI, passed away in the afternoon on February 10, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late John A. and Dorothy (Grace) Donahue. He was the husband of the late Judith A. Rosewell, brother to the late Claire Medeiros, of Fall River, MA, […]
Obituary: Herculano Chaves
Herculano M. Chaves, of Portsmouth, formerly of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of the late Helena L. (Loura) Chaves. Born in Santa Maria, Portugal, he was the son of the late Jose M. and Filomena (Monteiro) Chaves. He emigrated to the United States and […]
Obituary: Caroline Haylett
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Caroline Gamil (Hanna) Haylett, a beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend, who left this world on February 17, 2025, at the age of 44. Born in Cairo, Egypt, on June 1, 1980 to Gamil and Ferial Hanna. Caroline’s journey brought her to Portsmouth, RI when she was […]
