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Sylvia R. Backus Your Family Is The Best Friends You Will Ever Have. Sylvia Rosemarie Backus, 87, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024. She was born June 23, 1936, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her most significant influence was her grandmother, Leila Williams, whom she was raised by from infancy to school age; […]

Margaret “Peg” Mary Frazier passed away peacefully on 1/ 14 / 2024 surrounded by people who loved her. Peg lived to the ripe old age of 90 years old. Peg was born on 9/3/1933 at Lying-in Hospital in Providence, which is now Woman and Infants. She was the daughter of the late George H. Frazier […]

Dr. Robert Arrick, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on January 17, 2024. Born on October 14, 1941, in Fall River, Mass, he was the son of the late Edward and Adele Arrick. He is survived by his husband Michael Sederback. He was previously married to Carol Spellman Arrick with whom he […]

April 16, 1939 – January 19, 2024

July 24, 1936 – January 20, 2024

Newport, RI -Awilda Ojeda Ramos, 71, of Newport, RI, passed away on January 19th, 2024.Born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, on August 24, 1952, She was the daughter of Vincente Ojeda and Justina Ramos.Awilda is survived by her daughter, Maritza Morocho of Middletown, Daniel Eli Ojeda and Giezy Andres Ojeda. Awilda is preceded in death […]

Bobby Joe Harris, 85 of Tiverton, RI passed away on January 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Diane Harris. He leaves his children Cheryl Shenkle (husband Gordon), Ken Harris, Sheila Shovelton (husband Peter) and Theresa Helger. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren Brittani, Christian, Marissa, Hannah, Zach, Abby, and great-grandchildren […]

Rosemarie (Lozito) Nash, 84, of Middletown, RI died peacefully at home on January 20, 2024. She was born in Newport, RI on September 21, 1939, the youngest daughter of six children to Concetto and Concetta Lozito. Rosemarie was raised in Newport and earned her diploma as a Registered Nurse from Newport Hospital School of Nursing […]

Barbara Elizabeth Caminiti (née Correiro), beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 16, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on June 29, 1951, in Fall River, MA, and moved with her family to Newport at a young age. Barbara lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family. Barbara […]

Andre “Andy” Roland Levesque, died on January 5, 2024, at home. Andy was born July 13, 1930, to French-speaking parents, Adelard Levesque and Jeannette Ledoux Levesque in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the second child of four. He leaves behind his beloved partner, Jean, his youngest sister, Muriel Brousseau (Maurice), and his four children, Susan […]

Kevin D. Holmes, 53, of Newport, RI, died on January 14, 2024, joining his father, the late Alanson O. Holmes, just three weeks after his passing. Kevin leaves to mourn his heartbroken mother, Eileen (Richards) Holmes, of Newport, his brother, Brian (Caryn) Holmes, of Agawam, MA, his niece and nephew, Brittany (Tyrel) Feeler, and Michael […]

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, […]