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F. Lynn Bailey, 84, of Bath, NH, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, died on July 29, 2023. She was the wife of the late Madison A. Bailey Jr. for 63 years. Services for Mrs. Bailey will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to a charity of your choice.

Philip Ardito, 74, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on July 25, 2023. He was the husband of Nancy (Jurista) Ardito. Born in Newport, RI on April 2, 1949, He was the son of Robert and Theta (Goodman) Ardito. Phil grew up in Newport, graduating from Rogers High School and then Roger Williams University. He worked […]

Gail H. Johnston, 89, of Portsmouth RI, and formerly of Weston, MA, and Annisquam, MA, passed away on July 13, 2023. She was the wife of the late George L. Johnston. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Charlotte (Batchelder) Hubbard. Gail graduated from Walnut Hill School in Natick, […]

Mary (Lozito) Bellagamba, 93, of Middletown, passed away peacefully in the home she cherished on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Louis A. Bellagamba for nearly 60 years. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Concetta (Fioretti) and Concetto Lozito. […]

Richard ‘Dick’ Lane Brinegar, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 surrounded by his devoted wife and children. He is survived by his wife 0f 65 years, Patricia, sons, Richard in Richmond, VA; Gregg in Simsbury, CT: Thomas in Campobello, SC; their wives Jenny, Daniela, Cathy, and daughter, Jeannine Mills in Keene, NH; […]

Michael Andrew Yates, 72, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on July 18, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on May 26, 1951, He was the son of George and Elsie (Tabb) Yates. Michael was a major part of the community, touching so many lives over his time on this earth. He wore lots of hats (literally, […]

Kyriaki “Kiki” Maris, born in Mytilene, Greece, passed away on July 15th, 2023, at the age of 89, in North Kingstown RI. Kiki was born on May 20, 1934, to John and Irene Regas. Kiki grew up with her loving sisters, Virginia and Maria and her loving brother Peter. The daughter of a fisherman, one […]

Jean (Ianscoli) Mrozowski, formerly of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully at 96 years of age. Jean was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Dominec and Justine Ianscoli, the youngest of their 8 children. She often shared wonderful memories of her childhood which although not rich in material goods, was rich in love and family. […]

Newport, RI, Richard (Rich) L. Dagrosa, U.S. Navy CDR, Retired, departed this life surrounded by love on July 14, 2023, at Newport Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Karen B. (Wilga) Dagrosa. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Louis T. Dagrosa and Dorothy (Black) Dagrosa. In addition to his […]

John M. Heffron, 85, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Heatherwood Rehabilitation andNursing Center, Newport. He was the husband of Ellen (Walsh) Heffron. Born in Scranton, PA, John was the son of the late John and Dorothy (Kane) Heffron. After graduating from Penn State, he attended Officers Candidate School. He then served in the Navy […]

Irene A. (Flynn) Johnson Portsmouth, RI -Irene A. (Flynn) Johnson, 92, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on July 8, 2023. She was the wife of Raymond J. Johnson, her loving and devoted husband. Born in Brookline, MA on January 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Delia (Duggan) Flynn, who both […]

Christopher J. Wood, a lifetime resident of Tiverton, RI, passed away in his home on July 14, 2023, with his wife by his side. He was 57 years old. Born in Fall River, MA, Chris was the son of the late Grant W. Wood and Patricia A. Coffey. Chris leaves behind a legacy of love […]

Edna M. Wells, 87, of Newport, Rhode Island transitioned into the arms of our Lord and Savior on July 13, 2023. She was formerly married to the late Billy Wells, and the late John C. Nelson, Sr. who was her best friend and the father of her seven children. Born in Newport, Rhode Island on […]

Mrs. Anne M. Lewis, 92, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 11, 2023; she passed away peacefully at home. Anne Lewis was born on October 24, 1930, in Warwick, RI to Giovanni (John) and Luisa (DiCarlo) Padula. Anne was the wife of the late Ralph T. Lewis, […]

Julian Francis Peckham III (Jay), 67, of Middletown, RI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was born on October 4, 1955, in Newport, RI., and was predeceased by his parents, Julian F. Peckham, Jr. (Dede) and Jean Macdonald Peckham. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Robin Garforth Peckham, […]

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Scott K Wagner, announces his passing on July 4, 2023, after a brave fight against Lymphoma. Born in Elmira, NY, Scott was the son of the late Harry & Kate Wagner as well as the brother to Frankie, Harry Jr., Fred, and Sandy. Scott was also […]

Edward Wilson, 77, of Englewood Florida, formerly of Rhode Island, passed away suddenly on June 10, 2023. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Gail Fagan Wilson also of Englewood. He leaves behind two children, Barbara Truman, of Tucson, Arizona, Mark Wilson and daughter-in law Emily, of North Kingstown, RI. He has his grandchildren, Brian, […]

Joyce S. Ethier Wakefield, RI -Joyce Susan Ethier, 60, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on July 4, 2023, with her family by her side. She was the wife of James Ethier, they were married for 33 years. Born in Fall River, MA, on November 14, 1962, she was the daughter of Evelyn […]

Walter F. Castle Sr. Wakefield -Walter F. Castle, 89, of Wakefield, passed away on July 5, 2023. He was the husband to the late Lillian E. (Friars) Castle for 58 years. His beloved wife passed in 2013. He was Born in Mounds, Illinois on March 28, 1934, He was the son of the late David […]

Catherine Eileen (Jackson) Johnson, 100, died peacefully on June 27, 2023 at The Grand Islander, Middletown, RI. She was a lifelong resident of Newport, born on July 14, 1922 to the late John Joseph and Catherine Cecilia (Moran) Jackson and graduated from Rogers High School in 1939. Eileen was the beloved wife for over 50 […]

Zachary Ray Jones, age 25, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:44pm. He succumbed to AML surrounded by his loved ones. Jeffrey Grant, Autumn Shanks, Jose, and Juliana all held his hand and told him we loved him until he passed. He passed surrounded by true love. Our angel returned to his pillared […]

Robert E. Sullivan, 81, of Middletown, RI, passed away in Newport Hospital on July 2, 2023. He was the husband of the late Pamela (Beaulieu) Sullivan for 56 plus years. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late George and Mildred (Spence) Sullivan. Robert was a proud veteran of the US Navy. […]