Susan Mary Hopf, 61, of Newport, RI, passed away at Newport Hospital on February 24, with her sister, Catherine, at her side, after a six year courageous and brave fight with cancer.Susan was born on March 31, 1964 in Newport-the daughter of Audrey and John Hopf. She graduated from Rogers High School and went on […]
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Obituary: Lewis E. Gordon
Lewis E. Gordon, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born in Hackensack, NJ on September 30, 1937, he was the beloved son of the late Lewis Walter and Elizabeth (Holzlein) Gordon. Upon graduation from high school at age 17, Lew enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served for 20 […]
Obituary: Douglas Edward Silvia
Douglas E. Silvia, 90, of Portsmouth, RI, died on February 20, 2026 after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Peary) Silvia. Born in Portsmouth, RI on April 10, 1935, He was the youngest of nine children to Joseph and Mary Silvia. As a very young man he began a […]
Obituary: James E. Garman
James Edward Garman of Portsmouth, Rhode Island died Sunday, February 22 at the age of 87 after a long and courageous battle with Congestive Heart Failure and Kidney Disease. Jim was a teacher and coach at Portsmouth Abbey, a veteran of the United States Navy, and first and foremost, a passionate advocate for the history […]
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: Joseph Timothy Riley
Joseph T. Riley, 66, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2026. He was the loving husband of Jennifer (Dunbar) Riley and loving father of Joseph T. Riley Jr. Born in Newport, RI on June 9, 1959, He was the son of the late John Coughlin and Mary Corinne […]
Obituary: Chris A. Pimentel
Chris A. Pimentel of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the age of 73, surrounded by his family. He was the faithful husband of Christine (Brown) Pimentel for 47 years. Chris was born in Newport, RI to the late Alfred and Mary Pimentel on February 12, 1953. He […]
Obituary: Maria Evarista Pereira
ÂMaria Evarista Pereira, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on February 19, 2026. She was the wife of the late Manuel I. Pereira. Born in Faial, Azores on September 17, 1938, She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Evarista (Mourais) Neves. She moved to Rhode Island in 1967 with 3 young children. She […]
Obituary: Frederick Allen Arruda
Frederick Allen Arruda, a beloved family man and esteemed community member, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1956, and lived a life full of love, laughter, and joy, surrounded by the family that meant everything to him. Fred will be remembered as a devoted husband to his wife, Maureen, […]
Obituary: Linda Darlene Mroz
On February 15, 2026, Linda D. Mroz died in her home with her husband and daughters at her side. She was 82 years old, and in those years, found many joys that sustained her when rougher times arose. Linda was born in Sterling Connecticut to Theresa and Winfred Hawes on November 8, 1943. Her siblings […]
Obituary: Rosalie Ann Connell
Rosalie Ann Connell (Beebe), a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at John Clarke Nursing Home on February 14th, 2026. She was 87 years old. She was the wife of the late Philip Connell. They were married for 66 years. Born on March 4th, 1938 in Newport, Rhode Island, she was […]
Obituary: Juana Porcioncula Abua
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juana Porcioncula Abua, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us on February 3, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on May 18, 1937, in San Juan, Kalayaan Laguna, Philippines, Juana lived a rich and vibrant life that touched many.As a devoted […]
Obituary: Frances L. Benevides
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Frances L. Benevides, who left us peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on June 14, 1944, in Newport, Rhode Island, Frances lived a life filled with warmth, love, and dedication to her family and community. As a proud graduate […]
Obituary: Adriana “Trevor” Carvalho
Adriana “Trevor” Carvalho passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 18. Born on June 8, 2007, Trevor was one of a kind – creative, funny, deeply caring, and full of personality. He leaves behind a space that can never be filled and a lifetime of stories that will always be told with […]
Obituary: Daniel Lee Mulligan
With heavy hearts but joyful spirits, we announce the passing of our beloved Daniel Lee Mulligan, who passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. Born on May 22, 1950, in Charleston, SC, to Domenic Mulligan and Lulu Allston Mulligan, Daniel’s vibrant life was celebrated by all who knew him.Daniel was a proud veteran who began […]
Obituary: Audrey Denton
Audrey (Johnson) Denton, 81, of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on February 6, 2026, after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Peter Denton. Born in New Haven on May 7, 1944, and raised in Cheshire Connecticut, she was the only child of the late Helen and Ted Johnson. She grew up surrounded […]
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Silvia
Mary E. “Betty” Silvia, 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 8, 2026. Born and raised in Middletown, RI, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Mary (Souza) Ferreira. Betty grew up in Middletown, Rhode Island, where she attended school and started her working career as […]
Obituary: Jacqueline Ferreira
Jacqueline Ferreira, 85, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on January 14, 2026, supported by her loving family at La Marea Senior Living in Carlsbad, CA.Jacqueline was born in Fall River, MA to the late Manuel Ferreira and the late Hilda Ferreira.Jacqueline was married to Robert Brasher for 30 years from 1970-2000.Jacqueline was an extremely […]
Obituary: Barbara Lee Williams
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Barbara L. Williams, who left this world on January 30, 2026, at the age of 98, to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Barbara was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on February 16, 1927. She was the daughter of […]
Obituary: Paul Raymond Carpender
Paul Carpender, 78, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. He was born on October 1, 1947. Paul was born in Newport and graduated from Rogers High School. Early in life, Paul found a love of live performance, specifically in light and sound production. He began his career in the entertainment industry as sound manager […]
Obituary: Janet Watkinson
Janet M. Watkinson, age 79, long-time resident of Newport, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at her home in Middletown, RI. She was the loving wife of Dr. William A. Watkinson II for 52 years, who pre-deceased her in 2021, as well as a devoted and caring mother and grandmother. Jan was born on […]
Obituary: Nathaniel David Anderson
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nathaniel David Anderson, a beloved partner, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, who departed this life on January 25, 2026. Nathaniel was born on May 6, 1957, in Newport, Rhode Island, where he would forge a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.Nathaniel, […]
Obituary: Sauvita Pair
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sauvita Pair, who left us on January 25, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on February 9, 1963, in Roanoke, NC, Sauvita spent her life dedicated to her work and her passions. A valued member of the James L. Maher Center, she worked […]
Obituary: David Leroy Addison
David Leroy Addison March 20, 1954 – January 23, 2026 David Leroy Addison, age 71, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, MA, surrounded by the love of his family. Born and raised in Newport, Rhode Island he spent his life as a professional […]
Obituary: William Ledyard Palmer
William “Tad” Palmer (William Ledyard Palmer III) March 27, 1963 – January 25, 2026 Tad was born in San Rafael, California, and grew up in Newport Beach. From an early age, the water was central to his life. Tad began sailing at the age of ten in sabots, eventually moving on to Laser racing with […]
