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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 […]

Mary Elizabeth Stewart, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on January 23, 2025. Mary was born in Skowhegan, ME, on December 20, 1941. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Beatrice (Woodbury) Clark. Mary attended Madison, ME, school systems. She graduated from Springfield College […]

Patricia Ann Drislane, 72, died on January 22, 2025, in Middletown, RI. Born in Albany, NY, she graduated from Vincentian Institute and Marquette University where she was valedictorian of the Class of 1974. She served in the U.S. Navy for 29 years retiring as a full Captain. She moved to her beloved Newport, RI, where […]

It is with profound sadness that the family of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. and Shirley A. (Been) Bailey, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Westborough, MA, and Sherborn, MA, devoted partners who shared 62 wonderful years of marriage together, announce their passing. Shirley passed away on December 13, 2024, in Newport Hospital. Within weeks after […]

Humberto Rolando Munoz Franco, de 38 años de edad, residente de Newport, RI, falleció el 16 de enero de 2025 rodeado de su familia y amigos. Humberto nació en San Guayaba, Palencia, Guatemala, Hijo de sus difuntos padres Aureliano Muñoz Ortiz y su difunta madre María Teresa Franco Paniagua. Humberto emigró a este país hace […]

A beautiful, kind, caring, outgoing and dearly beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, in-law aunt and friend Christine Milton McKinnon 70 years old died in Miami, Florida on December 29, 2024. Christine was born in Newport, Rhode Island in On Valentine’s day in 1954 to Ronnie McKinney and Eva (nee Little) Robinson the second oldest […]

Clifford David Weida, Jr. 47, of Tempe, AZ, a beloved son, father, brother, and accomplished professional, passed away on January 15, 2025. He will forever be in our hearts. Born in Newport, RI on September 1, 1977, he was the son of Clifford D. (Jean Collum) Weida of Middletown, RI and Sandra (Marley) Adams of […]