Charles P. Payton, 75, of Bristol, RI, passed away on March 14, 2024, in the RI Veterans Home. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Garold E. Payton Sr. and Josephine (Majors) Platts and the son of the late Johnnie W. Platts Sr. Charles attended Newport Public Schools and graduated from […]
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Obituary: John F. Begg, Jr. D.D.S
Dr. John F. Begg, Jr. D.D.S, “Jack” 88, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 in Newport, RI. Jack was born in Waterbury, CT. on May 27, 1935 to Dr. John F. Begg andKathryn Begg. He graduated from Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT. He went on to graduate from Seton Hall College […]
Obituary: Lawrence B. Kestler
Lawrence B. Kestler, 72, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on March 18, 2024. Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Vest) Kestler. Lawrence retired from the RI State Police Department as a Lieutenant. He also retired from Salve Regina […]
Obituary: David Evan Thomas
David Evan Thomas, 69, of Newport, RI, passed away at home on March 1, 2024, of complications from oral cancer. Born October 12, 1954 in Rockdale, TX, he was the son of the late Herman O. Thomas and Elsie Mullin Thomas. He grew up in Shaker Heights, OH, and graduated from Harvard College in 1976 […]
Obituary: Alice L. Couser
Alice (Blaney) Couser, 73, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of David Couser for 24 years. Born in Quincy, MA on October 13, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes (McNally) Blaney. Alice was a […]
Obituary: Cheryl (Hibbad) Ferreira
Cheryl Ferreira, 76, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on February 20, 2024 in Florida. She was the wife of Arthur Ferreira. Their 25th wedding anniversary is March 13th. Born in Newport, Rhode Island on February 23, 1947, She was the daughter of William and Hope (Freeborn) Hibbad. Cheryl worked many […]
Obituary: James Fernand Legein
Jim Legein, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 7, 2024, in Middletown, RI at the age of 84. Born in Springfield, MA, on December 3, 1939, Jim touched the lives of many with his infectious spirit and kind heart. Mr. Legein was predeceased by his parents Fernand and Dorothy […]
Obituary: Betty Lou Wright
Deacon Betty Lou Wright, 86, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Newport, RI, passed away on March 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Peter Wright for 59 years. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Jane Nyman.She is survived by her son, Jim Wright and his […]
Obituary: Edward F. Cinq Mars Jr.,
Edward F. Cinq Mars Jr., 75, of Middletown, RI, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Newport Hospital. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Edward and Alice (Sherwood) Cinq Mars. Edward graduated from Middletown High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Navy Reserves. Following […]
Obituary: Debra M. Shepherd
Debra M. Shepherd, 65, of Hamden, CT, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on February 29, 2024. She was the wife of the late Wallace B. Shepherd, Jr. Born in Winthrop, MA, she was the daughter of Chester D. Capodilupo Sr. and the late Mary Rose (DiNicola) Capodilupo. Debra graduated from Rogers High School and […]
Obituary: Dr. John Brian Haworth
Dr. John Brian Haworth, of Tiverton, RI, died peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the age of 97. Dr. Haworth was born on January 30, 1927, to the late Norman Blackburn Haworth and Lucetta (Knight) Haworth in Dunkinfield, Cheshire, England. He was the husband of Jean (Norbury) Haworth. Dr. Haworth was a Chartered Engineer […]
Obituary: Nancy E. Beimler
Newport, RI – Nancy E. Beimler, 88, entered into Eternity on March 1, 2024. She had been the devoted wife of William C. Beimler for nearly 66 years. Nancy was born in Manchester, NH, on July 8, 1935, as the daughter of Edward and Loretta (Labelle) Cousins and younger sister of Norman Cousins. Nancy grew […]
Obituary: Brendan Ambrose Heslin
Brendan Ambrose Heslin, age 103, of Tiverton, RI, died on March 2, 2024. He was the husband of the late Irene (Lavigne) Heslin for 66 years until her passing in 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 12, 1920, Brendan was the son of Dominick and Beatrice (Carley) Heslin. He grew up in a very […]
Obituary: Elizabeth A. Perry
Elizabeth A. Perry, of Portsmouth, will be remembered fondly for her unwavering love for her family. Born on September 16, 1961, in Newport, RI, she passed away on February 27, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. With a career as an Electronic Support Engineer for Fidelity Investments, Elizabeth showcased her intelligence and […]
Obituary: Ingrit Karin Overy
Ingrit Karin Overy, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home on February 27, 2024. She was the wife of the late Conrad E. Overy. Born in Kiel, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Hans Hubert and Elice Johanna (Becker) Steinborn. Ingrit attended University Frauenktinik in Germany for Floral Arrangement. Ingrit was a […]
Obituary: Beth L. Gibson
Tiverton, RI -Beth L Gibson, 68, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on March 1, 2024 after a battle with cancer. The daughter of C. Preston Davis and Betty (Neville) Davis, she grew up in Middletown and then graduated with the inaugularl class of Johnson and Wales School of Culinary Arts. After serveral years working in […]
Obituary: Young Ho Ok
Young Ho Ok, 81, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at home. She was the wife of the late Dong Suk Ok for 46 years. Born in Seoul, Korea, she was the daughter of the late Chi Chung Chang and Keum Yeo (Hwang) Chang. Young was a long-time member of Green […]
Obituary: Frances Rae King
On February 1st, 2024, Frances “FranRae” R. King, of Newport, RI, went home to be with her loving Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, passed peacefully with her adoring family by her side. Born March 26, 1948, she was the daughter of Theresa M. (Colaluca) Weller and Francis H. Weller of Middletown, RI. She graduated from […]
Obituary: Claudette A. Weissinger
Claudette A. Weissinger, passed away on February 26, 2024, at her residence in Tiverton, RI. Born on November 1, 1937, in Fall River, MA, Claudette was a woman of remarkable accomplishments who will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew her. She proudly blazed trails as one of the first […]
Obituary: Joseph G. Silvia Jr.
Joseph George Silvia Jr. died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family in Newport Rhode Island on February 26, 2024 the age of 92 of natural causes. Joseph was born in August of 1931 in Newport, Rhode Island to Joseph G. and Anna M. Silvia. He graduated from Roger’s High School in 1950 and […]
Obituary: Andrew Simonetti
Andrew Simonetti, 77, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island died in his home on February 2, 2024. Andrew was born in Camogli, Liguria, Italy on March 29, 1946. He is preceded in death by his father Benjamin Simonetti and mother Clorinda (Magnasco) Simonetti of New York City. Andrew is survived by cousin Tiziana Barbagelata and her sons […]
Obituary: James Hargrow
James Hargrow 62, of Newport, RI passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024 at Heathwood Nursing Home, James was born October 07, 1962 in Newport, RI, the son of late Barbara Jean Hargrow and the late James Hargrow. James attended the public schools of Newport and worked few years at the Navy Base and Shaw’s […]
Obituary: George J. Quarry
On the evening of February 21, 2024, George J. Quarry, 75, peacefully passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Claire, surrounded by adoring family and friends. George was born to the late Robert N. and Letty R. (Church) Quarry in Newport, RI, on September 30, 1948. As a lifelong resident of Newport, he […]
Obituary: Timothy J. Deacon
Timothy J. Deacon passed away at home on February 24, 2024 in Warwick, RI, after a long illness. Formerly of Middletown, RI, he graduated from Middletown High School and the University of Rhode Island. He worked as an Electronic Test Technician in the marine and other industries prior to retiring. Growing up, Tim was a […]
Obituary: Dr. Cresencia Almirol
Dr. Cresencia (Delena) Almirol, 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on February 23, 2024. She was the wife of Bernardo Gaon Almirol.Born in Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Salvador and Rosenda (Delena) Almoite. Besides her husband Bernardo, Cresencia leaves their daughter Anne Marie Almirol, and her husband Williams Abrams […]
