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, […]
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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 […]
Obituary: Sandra Hope Richards
Sandra Hope Richards, 83, of Westport, MA, formerly of Flagler Beach, Florida for 26 years up until her move to Westport in 2023, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home. Sandra was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and compassion touched the lives of many. […]
Obituary: Catherine Phillips
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 […]
Obituary: Maria Silva
Maria M. (Machado) Silva, previously of East Main Road, Portsmouth RI, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late Antonio P. DaSilva. Born in Cedros, Fayal, Azores on August 5, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Manuel F. and Francisca (Lacerda) Machado. Maria […]
Obituary: Matthew Faerber
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, […]
Obituary: Evelyn Travers
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 […]
Obituary: Arthur F. Cardoza
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 […]
Obituary: Agnes T. (Beattie) Gifford
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, […]
Obituary: Jane Duffy
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 […]
