It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy Rego Pettit, who left this earth from the comfort of her home on June 28, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on November 9, 1929, in the scenic coastal town of Newport, Rhode Island, Dorothy was the cherished […]
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Obituary: Helen Marie Crowley
Helen Marie Crowley, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on June 26, 2026. She was the wife of the late Richard F. Crowley. Born in San Miguel, Azores on March 8, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Edith (Barella) Furna. Helen was detail oriented and dedicated to getting the job done, […]
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Obituary: Leddy Alexandra Dugan
Leddy Alexandra Dugan passed away at her home on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Her life was defined by the love she shared with her family and friends. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend whose warmth, humor, and strength touched everyone who knew her. Leddy was a fierce, funny, warm-hearted, and strong-willed woman with […]
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Obituary: Donald R. Whitworth
Donald Ray Whitworth, Ph.D., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children on June 15, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island. He was 76. Born in Tennessee, Don was brought to Rhode Island by the Navy and never left. He studied psychology at Roger Williams University and earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of […]
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Obituary: Charles P. Dwyer
Charles P. Dwyer, a beloved husband, father, brother, and dedicated public servant, passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on December 8, 1945, in Newport, Rhode Island, Charles was the son of Charles M. Dwyer and Joan (Harrington) Dwyer.Charles was a long time resident of Portsmouth, with his wife, Eleanor […]
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Obituary: Lois Jean Simpson
Lois Jean Simpson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, teacher, and woman of deep and abiding faith, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Middletown, Rhode Island, with family at her side. She left this world as gracefully as she lived, with the same gentleness, dignity, and quiet strength that defined her life. To […]
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Obituary: Jose Luis Vincent Barrientos
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Luis Vincent Barrientos on June 18, 2026, at the age of 68. Surrounded by family, he left this world to reunite with his soulmate, Deborah Berriochoa. Jose was born on December 22, 1957, in La Paz, Bolivia, and he filled the lives of […]
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Obituary: Leonard James Petze
Leonard James “Lennie” Petze, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a towering figure in the music industry, passed away on June 16, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island. He was 84 years old. Born on May 5, 1942, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Lennie grew up in a lively multi-family home with his parents, sisters, uncle, aunt, […]
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Obituary: Sarah A. Pierce
Sarah (Sally) Holgate Pierce passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on October 14, 1934, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Sally was an adored daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She spent her life nurturing her family and creating a warm and loving home. Sally built a family filled […]
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Obituary: Grace Loretta Furtado
Grace Loretta (Brownell) Furtado passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 18, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on January 4, 1933, in Newport, Rhode Island, Grace’s story began on Aquidneck Island. A proud native Newporter, she grew up on The Point and graduated from Rogers High School in 1950. During that […]
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Obituary: Laura Morris
Laura Alexandra (Marley) Morris, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, foster mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 63. Born on March 16, 1963, to Marianne “Ann” (Fitzgerald) Marley and Frederick Marley, Laura was a lifelong Newporter and the sixth of seven children. She was predeceased […]
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Obituary: Helen S. Browne
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen S. Browne, beloved mother, grandmother, cherished friend, and dedicated educator, who departed this life peacefully on June 12, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on May 4, 1932, in Saratoga Springs, New York, Helen touched the lives of countless individuals throughout her […]
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Obituary: Shawn P. Riley
Shawn P. Riley, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 9, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. Born on December 5, 1973, in New London, Connecticut, Shawn lived a life marked by quiet strength. Shawn was known by all who knew him as a gentle giant-calm, easygoing, and always ready with a helping […]
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Obituary: James A. Clarkson Jr.
James A. Clarkson of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at the age of 94. He will be remembered for his resilience, tireless work ethic, and unwavering loyalty. James “Jim” was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on December 24, 1931, to the late James A. Clarkson Sr. and Victoria (Campion) Clarkson. He […]
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Obituary: Anthony E. “Tony” Faria
We are saddened to announce the passing of Anthony E. Faria Jr., known fondly as Tony or Squeaky, who left us peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on June 21, 1947, in Newport, RI, Tony made his home in Portsmouth, RI where he built a life filled with love, hard […]
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Obituary: Ruth Bento
Ruth E. Bento, 99, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on June 6, 2026. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Bento, Jr. Born in Tiverton on August 2, 1926, she was the daughter of Antone and Catherine (Fernandes) Jerome. She grew up on Sugarloaf Farm on Highland Road in Tiverton, one of nine children. Ruth […]
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Obituary: Joy Elliott McClintock
Joy Elliott McClintock, 96, formerly of Portsmouth, RI and Blenheim-Newport in Middletown, RI passed away on June 6, 2026, after a brief residence at Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Lt. Cmdr. Michael McClintock, Sr., USN and sister to the late Sybil Affleck of Brisbane, […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth L Morrow
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth L. Morrow on May 27, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Liz was born in Fall River, MA on June 27, 1951 to parents John and Helen Cote. They were long time residents of Fall River along with her younger […]
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Obituary: Thomas R. Craft
Thomas R. Craft, 77, of Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away on June 4, 2026 with family by his side. He was the husband of the late Beverly (DeMenezes) Craft. Born in Newport, RI on November 8, 1948, he was the son of Jason and Ann (Kain) Craft. Thomas and Beverly raised their family in the Fifth […]
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Obituary: Robert Lima
It is with heavy hearts yet a spirit of celebration that we announce the passing of Robert Lima, who departed this world on June 2, 2026, just days shy of his 84th birthday. A beloved resident of Newport, Rhode Island, Robert was not only a cherished brother, uncle, and friend but also a talented artist […]
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Obituary: Maria Bella Benevides
Maria (Bella) Mello Benevides, wife of the late Manuel Benevides, daughter of the late Deolina Mello Alvarnas and Joseph Mello, and step-daughter of Joseph Alvarnas, passed away on June 1, 2026.Maria was the mother of the late Manuel (Benny) Benevides and sister of the late Daniel Alvarnas and Mary Raphosa.She leaves behind her daughter Debra […]
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Obituary: Joseph Albert Cirillo
Joseph A. Cirillo, 86, of 7 Samson Lane, Middletown, passed away on May 25 at Newport Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband for almost 30 years of Charlene A. (Rose) Cirillo and the son of the late Vincenza and Umberto Cirillo. A resident of Middletown, Joe grew up on Federal Hill and […]
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Obituary: Philomena Delehanty
Philomena (Phyllis) Delehanty, 92, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Delehanty, Jr., with whom she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. Born in County Monaghan, Ireland, on January 9, 1934, she was the daughter of Peter and Margaret (Carr) McKenna. As […]
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Obituary: Hope Elizabeth Perkins
It is with family heavy hearts as well as caregivers love that we announce the peaceful passing at home of Hope Elizabeth Perkins, in Newport, RI on May 18, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1945. She was eighty years of age and the fourth of eight children. She was deeply loved by family […]
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Obituary: Margaret O. Lima
Margaret O. Lima, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She was born Margarida Natalia Fortuna de Oliveira on October 23, 1937 in Fajã de Baixo, São Miguel, Azores. She was the daughter of the late Luiz Braz and Maria Conceicao (Fortuna) Oliveira, and the wife of the late […]