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Melvin Carter, 60, of Newport, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born on February 5, 1963, He was the son of the late Conchita (Carter) Noka-Glover and the beloved brother of William Carter of Cranston, Tina Noka of Marietta, GA, and Tonya Anderson, of Millbrook, AL, and many nieces and nephews. Melvin […]

Michael Joseph Kalil, 69, of Arab, Alabama. He passed away peacefully on January 11,2024, while being comforted by family and a truly remarkable friend. He was the father of Michael Kalil Jr., of Arab, Alabama, Katherine Kalil of Ashburn, Virginia, and Mary Miller of Hartford, Alabama. Born February 25, 1954 in Newport, he was the […]

Judith G. Hansen, 71, of Newport, RI, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Newport Hospital. Born in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late James C. Sargent and Margaret (Houghton) Pawlowski. Judith is survived by her son, Michael Hansen, of Newport, and her sisters, Sandy Sargent, of Newport, and Patricia Sargent, of […]

Kathleen M. Sawyer, 82, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Village House Convalescent Home in Newport, RI. She leaves the love of her life, James A. Travers, who was her strength and memory during her long illness. Kathy was a dedicated genealogist for the Sawyer family for most of her […]

Bernard James Crowley, 79, of Newport, RI, and formerly of Bridgeport, CT, passes away on January 4, 2024. He was the husband of the late Maureen (Tierney) Crowley. Born in Bridgeport, CT on June 6, 1944, He was the son of the late James and Helen (Hickey) Crowley. Bernie attended Notre Dame High School in […]

Sara “Sally” Elizabeth CosgroveEast Providence, RI – Sara “Sally” Elizabeth Cosgrove, 88, of East Providence, Rhode Island, died on January 1, 2024.She was the wife of the late John Cosgrove, and mother of the late Kevin R. Cosgrove.Born in Norfolk, VA on January 31, 1935, She was the daughter of George Twaddle and Clifton (Holloman) […]

Doris L. (Ibscher) DeCosta, 98, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was the wife of the late Edmund DeCosta. Born in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late Werner and Barbara (Rein) Ibscher. Doris was a 1944 graduate of Rogers High School. She worked for General Electric […]

Gregory Phillip Forrest II age 29 of Portsmouth, RI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born on May 27, 1994 at Newport Hospital in Newport, RI. He was the son of Greg and Debbie (Raspotnik) Forrest. Gregory was a special child of God; his life was filled with challenges fighting the […]

Alanson “Al” O. Holmes, 79, of Newport, RI, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was the husband of Eileen (Richards) Holmes for 55 years. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Dupras) Holmes. He was a graduate of Rogers High School. Al honorably served in the […]

Elizabeth R. “Betty” Williams, 95, of Middletown, RI, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Newport HospitalShe was the wife of Kenneth Williams. Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Salome (Knauss) Stephens.She traveled when she was younger and met Ken Williams whom she married. She was famous for […]

Dorothy J. (Karas) Boylan, 103, of Newport, died peacefully on December 30, 2023, reuniting with her husband, the late Francis T. Boylan, Sr., on their 56th wedding anniversary. She was the daughter of the late Jeanette and George Karas of Denver, Colorado. Born in Minneapolis, MN, she lived most of her early years in Chicago, […]

Laura “Cookie” Granitto, 100 years of age, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones. Laura was born on August 30, 1923, in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. She was one of 11 children to the late Vito and Lucy (Centrone) Farello. She was the last survivor of all her […]

Portsmouth, RI – Elaine Marie Hammond, 75, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. She was born in Newport, RI on August 21, 1948, to the late Frank and Rosemary (Camara) Szczepaniak. Elaine was the beloved wife of the late John Hammond, and together they shared many wonderful years of marriage. […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tyler William Ottilige, a cherished son, father, and friend. Tyler, born on April 29, 1985, in Newport, Rhode Island, peacefully left us on December 24, 2023, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, at the age of 38. Tyler was a proud graduate of New England Technical […]

Christopher Browe, 63, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2023. Christopher was born September 1, 1960, in Newport, RI to Gerald C Browe and Eleanor. Christopher was a lifelong resident of Middletown, RI graduating from Middletown High School and later from University of RI with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering. Chris […]

Frances M. Potter, 92, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on December 25, 2023, at home with her family and friends by her side. She was the wife of the late Wilfred E. Potter. Born in Portsmouth, RI, she was the only child of the late Manuel S. and Frances “Fannie” (Lopes) Mello. Frances dedicated many […]

Clara A. (DeLoura) Kalil, 92, formerly of Middletown, RI, died on Thursday, December 21, 2023 in Boaz, Alabama. She was the wife of the late James G. Kalil. Born in Middletown, RI on September 22, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Anna (Chaves) DeLoura. Clara attended Middletown Schools and Milgrim Business […]

Kathryn R. Bruen 82, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023. She was born in Lynn, MA on April 26, 1941, the daughter of Clarence and Hellen (Harwood) Gove. Kathyrn was a very giving soul. She touched many lives with her work for the Newport Housing Authority and the AHEPA as a service coordinator/property manager […]

Alice Delia Lantz, 90, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023. She was born on February 17, 1933, in Tiverton, RI, to the late Romeo and Yvonne Desilets Massey. Alice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman. She was a devoted member of St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth, RI, where […]

Mary E. Williams, 98, of Newport, RI, died on December 17, 2023, in the St. Clare Home. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Williams for 61 years. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Medeiros) Laranjo. Mrs. Williams was a parishioner of Jesus Saviour Church. She […]

Michael Kent Ervin, 61, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on December 17, 2023.He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Mackin) Ervin and the late Melinda M. “Mindy” (Rebello) Ervin. He leaves his cherished dogs, Fig and mr beenee. Born in Newport, RI on July 20, 1962, he was the son of Billy Maxwell Ervin […]

Roberta J. Butlin, 82, of Middletown, RI, longtime resident of Bristol, RI, passed away on December 14, 2023. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Marjorie (Churchill) Jamora. She was the best friend and beloved wife of Roderick W. Butlin; survived by her children Andrew Butlin, Todd (Paula) Butlin, […]