Roger M. Dufour, 79, of Portsmouth died peacefully on March 26, 2026 at Rhode Island Hospital after a short illness. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he was married to Mary Fitzpatrick Dufour for 56 years. Roger was born in Pawtucket, RI on October 10, 1946 to the late Joseph and Irene (Ouellette) Dufour. He attended Saint […]
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Obituary: Ira E. Murphy
Ira E. Murphy, died on Thursday, March 26, 2026, peacefully at home at the age of 96. Born in Westerly, RI, November 10, 1929, he was the son of the late Ira E. Murphy Sr. and Helen (Phelan) Murphy. He was the beloved husband of Fae (Tilley) Murphy, whom he met at URI and married December 29, […]
Obituary: Linda DeSimone
Linda DeSimone, 76, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on March 21, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love that defined her life. Born on February 9, 1950, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late August and Mary (Gazda) Kraus. Linda was raised in Middletown, a […]
Obituary: Michael Wayne Anderson
Michael Wayne Anderson, 60, of Newport Rhode Island, was called Home on March 15th, 2026 with his beloved family and pets at his side in the comfort of his home.Michael is survived by his longtime partner of 11 years Kimberly Harrington of Newport RI, his sister Patty (Anderson) White and her husband Richard White of […]
Obituary: John Phillip Souza
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Phillip Souza, who departed this life on March 19, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on October 28, 1942, John lived a life marked by dedication and service. He was a beloved figure in the Middletown, Rhode Island community, where he resided […]
Obituary: Aldo Leo Marzetta
Aldo Leo Marzetta, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on January 11, 1945, in Milford, Massachusetts, and spent his formative years being raised in Hopedale, Massachusetts, cultivating a spirit of curiosity and a passion for learning that […]
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: David Williams
David A. Williams, 65, of Middletown, Connecticut, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. David was born on May, 19, 1960 in Newport, RI to parents Constant and Annie (Crabb) Williams. He grew up in neighboring Middletown, where he developed a lifelong love of planes. His early years in the Civil Air Patrol led him […]
Obituary: Anthony Joseph Regine
Dr. Anthony Joseph Regine, 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, formerly of Providence and Cranston, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Anthony, fondly known as Tony by family, friends, patients, and even grandchildren, was born in Providence on June 14, 1933. He was the son of the late Antonio and […]
Obituary: Paul W Lally
Paul William Lally, 89, of Portsmouth, RI, died on March 14, 2026, in hospice care with his family by his side. Born in Scranton, PA on January 25, 1937, he was the son of Thomas and Esther (Kerrigan) Lally. Paul honorably served our country in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was attached to Fort Dix […]
Obituary: Jeffrey Gene Buckhannon
Jeffrey Gene Buckhannon passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on October 29, 1945 , born in Brooklyn, New York. Jeffrey proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from February 9, 1966, until his honorable discharge on February 8, 1972, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Jeffrey […]
Obituary: Danielle Ray
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Danielle Ray, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us on March 9, 2026, at the age of 44 after a most courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 31, 1981, Danielle lived a life filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of […]
Obituary: Linda Helen Sheehan
Linda H. Sheehan, a woman of incredible taste, iconic style, and devotion to her family, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, February 22, 2026. She carried herself with grace in every season of life. Linda entered the world on November 5, 1948, in Newport, RI, the cherished daughter of the late Henry and […]
Obituary: Carol Ann Stewart
Carol Ann Stewart (Volpone), 77, of Newport, RI passed away on January 18th, 2026. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, and as a military child moved until settling in Rhode Island shortly after high school. Carol remained a “Jersey Girl” at heart. Carol dedicated 42 years as an Education Technician at the Naval War […]
Obituary: Constance Marie Brown
Constance “Connie” Marie Kenney Nelson-Brown, 93, passed away on March 11th, 2026 at Brookdale South Bay in South Kingstown, RI, following a brief illness. Born in Salem, MA, and raised in Ocean Grove in Swansea, Connie later spent the rest of her life on Aquidneck Island.Early on Connie worked for famed mid century modern furniture designer Harvey […]
Obituary: Paraskevi Mandros
Paraskevi “Voula” Mandros, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the beloved heart of her family’s home, passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of faith, resilience, and unconditional love. Voula was born in the mountains of Greece in the small village of Lia. Her childhood was shaped by the challenges of growing up during […]
Obituary: Francis Cardoza
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Francis “Frank” “Duke” Cardoza, beloved husband, friend, and dedicated community member, who left this world on March 3, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 30, 1938, Francis lived a life rich with experience, service, and love. Francis proudly served his country […]
Obituary: Beverly T. Mack
Beverly T. Mack (Cdr., USN, Ret.) of Portsmouth, RI, attained her heavenly home on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Middletown, RI. Born June 7, 1931, in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Lister and Carmen Mack. She was a graduate of the Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing at St. John’s University, […]
Obituary: Daniel Joseph Shea
Daniel Joseph Shea, Jr., 90, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on March 5, 2026. Born in Newport, RI on February 27, 1936, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mary (Teahan) Shea. He was widowed by his first wife of 25 years, Helen (Toomey) Shea, and recently widowed again in August 2025 by […]
Obituary: Joseph Angelo Belli
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 […]
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, […]
