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Ronald I. Becker died Dec. 18, 2022 in Newport. Ron was born November 10, 1942 in Rochester, NY, the son of Louis Cohen and Anne (Bloom) Cohen Becker and the stepson of Milton Becker. Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Johanna (Bannon) Becker of Newport, daughter Jessica Cooperman, son-in-law Mike Cooperman and […]

Agnes Barbara (Cloud) Shaffell, 91, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully at Newport Hospital on Sunday December 18, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Elshant) Cloud. She was the wife of the late Arthur E. Shaffell, whom she married on October 25, […]

Douglas Lewis Levy, 65, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on December 14, 2022 at home. Douglas was born May 15, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York to Sara Levy. Doug who was born in NY grew up in Rhode Island after serving twelve years in the military. Then eventually resided in Fall River, Massachusetts. […]

Edythe Marie Cousin (Ferretti) of Newport, RI died peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the St. Clare Home. She had recently celebrated her 105th birthday with her family. She was the wife of the late Jacques Cousin, of Newport, and happily married for 73 years. She was the daughter of the late Antonio G. […]

John E. Flis, 65 of Middletown, RI passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Newport Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Barbara (Peschier) Flis and his stepfather Robert Stump. John was born in Virginia Beach, but Middletown was his home. It was here that he became the man that […]

Doris Frances Hanmer, 96, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully with her son Rory by her side on December 7, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence, RI. She was the wife of the late Tracy Alphonzo Hanmer. Doris was born in Jersey City, NJ to Alfred and Edith (Gibeau) Dixon. […]

Ralph Arnold, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on 7 December 2022, at Westerly Hospital after a long illness. Born in Newport, 26 March 1948, he was the son of the late Ralph Mohr and Almira Hopkins Arnold and the twin brother of Virginia Arnold of Newport. He was preceded in death by his nephew, […]

Mark D. Gagne, age 52, of Warren, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on December 7, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Stacey (Dormoy) Gagne. Mark was born in Fall River, MA and grew up in Portsmouth, RI. He began work as a […]

Mr. Michael McGee, age 62, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on December 7, 2022. Michael was born in Newport, RI to Richard McGee and Nancy McGee. The most important thing in Michael’s life was his two children. He would do anything for them at any time and was a model to them from birth. […]

Peter Simon Coble, 63, of Newport, Rhode Island, formerly of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, with his loving family by his side.He was married to Debbie (Bryan) Coble, of Newport. Peter was born July 30, 1959, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to the late Andre Kamsteeg and Maria Goedhart Coble, who was well loved […]

Ms. Clayre Edwards, age 66, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on November 26, 2022. Clayre was born in Newport, RI to George and Clayre (Sullivan) Chamberlin. She was the wife of the late Charles Edwards. Clayre enjoyed spending time on the water, sailboats, and lighthouses. She was an avid reader and collector of all […]

William “Bill” E. Sears, 66, of Middletown, RI, passed away on December 4, 2022, in Newport Hospital. William was born in Fall River, MA, to Georgia (Williams) Sears and the late William H. Sears Jr. He grew up in Fall River, MA. William is survived by his daughter; Doree, his siblings; Gail Scott, of Chattanooga, […]

Thomas P. Mashaw Jr., 70, of Newport, RI, passed away at home on November 30, 2022. Thomas was born in Newport, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Kent) Mashaw. He grew up in Middletown, RI, and Gouverneur, NY. Thomas worked security for events and happenings in Newport. He also worked for Humphrey’s Building Supply. Thomas […]

Richard Kenneth Brown, 70 of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed peacefully in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family at sunrise on December 4, 2022. Richard was born May 20, 1952 to Kenneth and Madelyn (Neff) Brown in Providence, Rhode Island, the second of five children. He graduated from Ponaganset High School in […]

Charles V. Beckers Jr., 79, of Newport, RI died peacefully on December 1, 2022.Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Charles V. and Marion G. (Galvin) Beckers. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in physics from Union College in Schenectady, NY, and a master’s degree in physical oceanography from the University of […]

Elaine M. (Fucile) Faria, 74, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on December 2, 2022, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Anthony E. Faria Jr. Elaine was born on February 22, 1948 in Newport, RI to the late John and Concetta (Quattrucci) Fucile. She grew up in Newport and graduated from Rogers High School. […]

Kristina Leigh Caragianis, 27, of Portsmouth passed away surrounded by family on November 30, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of William Caragianis, Stephanie Caragianis, and sister of Samantha Caragianis, and John Caragianis (Kathryn Vincent). Kristina was a charismatic and empathetic daughter, sister, and friend who enjoyed nothing more […]

Theresa M. Chapman, 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on November 25, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband Frederick W. Chapman. She is survived by her children; Frederick W. Chapman Jr. (Jo), Terrie Louise Newton (Barry), and Kenneth H. Chapman (Sandra). She was […]

Gaynelle Jenkins Goddard Moore, 90, passed peacefully over into the loving embrace of the Lord on November 29, 2022, at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay in Tiverton, RI. She was born in, Eugene, MO, on November 17, 1932, to Garland and Bonnie (Spalding) Jenkins. Gaynelle graduated from Eldon High School in 1950 and enrolled at Central Missouri […]

Donald N. Kaull, 77, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Miriam Hospital in Providence RI after a courageous battle with melanoma. Don was born on May 1, 1945 in Newport RI. He was the second of three sons to Charles T. Kaull and Hilda N. Kaull. In 1967, Don married […]

Christine Ann (Mello) Deacon, 75, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on November 20, 2022 at Hope Hospice Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Robert Deacon Jr. Christine was born March 7, 1947, in Fall River, MA, to the late George and Frances (Bernhardt) Mello. After graduating high school, she attended Western […]

Mrs. Judith Dennis, 76, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on November 23, 2022. Judith was born in Newport, RI to Louis and Mary (Hunter) DelRoss. Judith married Arthur Dennis of Newport in December 1974. Judy was part owner and manager of Fifth Ward Video, and later employed as a Customer Relations Representative for Stop […]