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Catherine James Phillips passed peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after struggling with several recent health issues with her daughter, Jade, by her side. A lifelong, twelfth-generation Newporter, she was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1950 to Katherine Lawton and Arthur Curtiss James. Cathie attended Hazard Memorial School, St. Mary’s School and graduated from […]

Matthew John Faerber, a devoted husband and loving father, passed away at home on February 6, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on September 6, 1949, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Matthew and Katherine (Foley) Faerber. Matthew was immensely dedicated to his family. He spent 54 beautiful years married to his wife, […]

Fall River, MA -Evelyn (Medeiros) Travers, 94, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was the wife of the late Dennis D. Travers. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pontes) Medeiros. Evelyn leaves her three sons, Ronald Travers (Susan) of Portsmouth, Thomas Travers […]

Arthur F. Cardoza, 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 11, 2025.  Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late William L. Cardoza Sr. and Angeline (Rego) Cardoza. He attended De La Salle Academy, where he laid the foundation for a life rich in friendship and community. Arthur lived a life […]

Agnes T. (Beattie) Gifford, known as “Noni” by her family and friends, formerly of Middletown, RI, and Jamestown, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, in the Heatherwood Nursing Home in Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late James B. Gifford for 48 years. Born on April 17, 1945, in Newport, […]

Jane Duffy, 73, of Middletown, RI passed away Saturday February 8, 2025. Born September 21, 1951, she was a daughter of the late William Brown and Bridget (Enright) Brown. Jane grew up in Newport, attended St. Augustin’s Grammar School and graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy. After high school she attended Salve Regina University and graduated […]

Edith L. Braman, a cherished member of the Newport community, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Roger P. and Jean I. (Bull) Braman, and granddaughter of the late Packer and Emeline Braman. Edith spent her childhood growing up […]

Eric Thomas Lexow passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Eric was born in New York City in 1934, and moved to Darien in the late ’30s. He attended St. Lukes School and King School and went on to join the Navy, serving during the Korean War. He earned undergrad and graduate degrees from […]

Anthony M. Escobar, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 5, 2025, in the Royal Middletown Nursing Center. Born in Newport, RI, on March 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances Escobar. He was the brother to the late Joseph Escobar, the late Mary White, and brother-in-law to the late […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia A. Cornell, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and die-hard Boston Red Sox fan, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on January 1, 1958, in Newport, Rhode Island, Patricia brought an infectious spirit and […]

Billy Ray Richards, 76, of Newport, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on February 5, 2025. He was the longtime companion of Cynthia Jean Crowell of Newport. Born in Portsmouth, VA on March 24, 1948, He was the son of Andrew Anderson and Martha O. Jones. Growing up in a military family, he lived in […]

Patricia Mary Lemler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 5, 1942, in Newport, Rhode Island, Patricia lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community. Patricia graduated from Rogers High School in 1960 and […]

James Anthony Devine, 84, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, and Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born and raised in Quincy, Massachusetts, Jim was the eldest child of Audrey and Tony Devine. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Eric Devine; his sister, Patricia Devine Johnson […]

Longtime Aquidneck Island resident, William (Bill) Anthony Crimmins, died on January 22nd, 2025 at the age of 95 at his home in Newport, Rhode Island. A beloved teacher, Bill taught ancient and medieval history and coached multiple sports at Portsmouth Abbey School from the late 1950s through the early 1970s. He never accepted a salary […]

Louise E. Rick, 91, of Middletown, RI, passed away on January 30, 2025, after a short illness. Born in Providence, RI on October 18, 1933, she was the daughter of Nicholas and Jane (Reagan) Logothets. Louise loved reading and gardening but particularly enjoyed eating meals out with her friends. She volunteered at Newport Hospital for […]

Prudence Peckham Silvia, 80, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the devoted wife of Leonard Silvia. Born in Newport, RI on January 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Elizabeth (Simmons) […]

She was called Toni Maria, “T,” Dias, Grandma Toni, Aunt Toni, so many names for the singular force of nature that was Toni D. Green. To know Toni was to be impacted by art, culture, colors, interesting people, places, and always conversation- so much honest, open, and candid conversation. Toni Maria Dias was born on […]

Linda Blaney, 68, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was married to her beloved husband Dermot McDermott for 23 years until his passing in 2019. Born in Brockton, MA on January 2, 1957, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes […]

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Harry L. Stroup Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, esteemed business leader, and Aquidneck Island Native, who left this world on January 25, 2025, at the age of 70.  Harry was born in Harrisburg, PA, and moved to Newport at 12 years old, growing up in […]

David Everett Dennis, 83, of New Bedford, Mass, formerly of Newport, RI and Acushnet, MA died on January 10, 2025. He was the husband of the late Diane Tripp. Born in Newport, RI on October 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Cletus and Anita (Westall) Dennis. David grew up in Newport, RI […]