Eva “Betty” (Mello) Lopes, 94, of Portsmouth, died at home surrounded by her loving family, on April 20, 2026. Born in Newport, RI on August 21, 1931, to the late Manuel T. and Eva B. (Perry) Mello, she was the devoted wife, for 41 years, of the late Edward T. Lopes, who passed away in […]
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Obituary: Ralph A Guerriero Jr.
Ralph Alfonse Guerriero, Jr., 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 17, 2026, with his life partner, Linda Looker, by his side. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Ralph and Yolanda (Aquilino) Guerriero. Ralph began his career in banking before joining the family […]
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Obituary: Michael Jay Rodrigues
Our beloved Michael Jay Rodrigues, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026. Our family is heartbroken and Jay was a wonderful man who would help anyone in need. He was very loving and caring, and he had a special place in his heart for cats without homes, always making sure they were fed […]
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Obituary: Lawrence C. Liptak Jr.
Lawrence C. Liptak, 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine (O’Neill) Liptak. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 28, 1933, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Jordan) Liptak. Larry was a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, […]
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Obituary: Bruce A. McAskill
Bruce A. McAskill, 77, of the Fairfield Harbor community, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. Born on August 13, 1948, in Newport, Rhode Island, Bruce was the son of the late Francis R. McAskill and Joan M. Park. A man of honor, dedication, and service, he devoted 24 years of […]
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Obituary: Albert Roach
With deep sadness-and more than a few smiles as we remember him-we announce the unexpected passing of Albert T. Roach III on the morning of April 16, 2026, at the age of 61. A cherished son, brother, and friend to many, he leaves behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and unforgettable moments.Known lovingly as “TR” […]
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Obituary: Robert Floyd Fye
Robert Floyd Fye of Middletown, Rhode Island, died peacefully on February 25, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, officer, and gentleman whose life was defined by his love of the sea and a strong commitment to service. Born in Washington, DC on December 27, 1948, to David L. Fye, a WWII naval veteran, and Beatrice […]
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Obituary: Raymond George Simon
Raymond G. Simon, Sr., 88, of Yarmouth Port, MA, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on April 9th 2026. Ray, known fondly as Jid by his grandchildren, is survived by his wife Irene, and their three children, Suzette (Shawn) Bennett of Middletown, RI, Raymond Simon II of South Hadley, MA, and Cynthia Simon (Dr. Joseph Staples) of […]
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Obituary: Russell Brian Straka
Russell B. Straka, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly, on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy that cannot be found in accolades, but can be felt when fishing on calm waters. Russell was born on February 15, 1963, […]
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Obituary: Mary Jane Milici
Mary Jane “MJ” Milici, 26, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, while holding the hands of her parents. Born on March 25, 2000, in Providence, she grew up in Portsmouth. MJ was the beloved daughter of Marc and Nicole Milici, and the cherished sister of Sofia, Vincent, and Anthony. She graduated […]
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Obituary: Wanda Gwinn
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Wanda Gwinn, a beloved sister, dedicated insurance adjuster, and passionate individual, who left us on February 6, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on June 17, 1966, in Newport, Rhode Island, Wanda was a true Newporter, whose heart was as vibrant as her […]
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Obituary: Marion “Patsy” Patricia Robertson
Marion Patricia “Patsy” Robertson of 41 William Street passed away on March 30, 2026. Born in Newport, August 26, 1940 to the late John and Marion Reardon, she was married to late Captain John Robertson U.S.N.. She leaves behind her beautiful family, Colonel James Michael Robertson, US Army (Ret.), and wife Fabiola, and his two […]
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Obituary: Pamela F. Kelley
Pamela F. Kelley, a beloved member of the Newport, Rhode Island community, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 80, after a long illness she held at bay for many years. Born on June 14, 1945, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Pam grew up in nearby Washington, NJ with her parents, Paul […]
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Obituary: Margaret J. Stanwood
Margaret J. Stanwood, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on January 20, 1938, in Malden, Massachusetts, she spent her life bringing joy and warmth to those around her. Margaret was a proud 30 year resident of Newport, RI and Middletown later in life.Margaret worked […]
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Obituary: Mary C. Tracy
It is with much sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Mary C. Tracy at the age of 100 on March 30, 2026. Her life was a testament to hard work, boundless love, and steadfast devotion to those she cherished most. Mary was born on June 15, 1925 in Middletown, Rhode Island, […]
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Obituary: Janet Elizabeth Audette Wolk-Bodemann
Born September 14, 1932, in St. Albans, Vermont, Janet passed away in Rhode Island on March 20, 2026. She was the eldest of six children born to Raymond and Doris Audette and spent much of her early life in Manchester, Connecticut.Janet earned her nursing degree from St. Raphael’s in 1954 and went on to work […]
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Obituary: Eric Andrews
Eric J. Andrews, 79, of Bridgewater, NH, and Jamestown, RI, passed away on March 26, 2026, in Jamestown, RI. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle; a cherished family member to many; and a generous friend to all.Born in Providence, RI, to Lisa (Malmquist) and David Andrews, he joined three older siblings, Judith, […]
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Obituary: Theodore Bierwirth
Theodore Bierwirth, Age 91, Of Bristol, RI passed away on March 27, 2026.Born in Jersey City, N. J., He was the son of the late Charles and Helen Bierwirth. He is predeceased by his brother, Edward, as well as his sister, Doris. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret of 56 years. Margaret and […]
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Obituary: Joann Cohen
Joann Cohen, 90, of Middletown, RI, and longtime resident of Third Street in Newport, passed away on March 25, 2026. Born in Caledonia, New York on May 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late George and Bernice (Greene) Haney. Joann made Newport her home for more than fifty years, building a life defined […]
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Obituary: Diana Vieira
Diana (Staats) Vieira, born January 31, 1950, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Al Vieira, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Diana was the daughter of the late Howard E. Staats, whom she lost at the age of five, and the late Eunice G. Staats, whom […]
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Obituary: Kenneth Byam
Kenneth Byam, 88, of Middletown, passed away peacefully. He was born on January 3, 1938, in Melrose, Massachusetts, to the late Almond and Mildred Byam. Kenneth served in the United States Air Force for four years. After his service, he worked at Continental Can Company for 20 years before becoming a business owner. In 1987, […]
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Obituary: Stamatia Constantine Logothets
Stamatia Constantine Logothets, known affectionately as Tammy, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on March 24, 2026 at the age of 61. Tammy was a lifelong resident of Newport, dedicated to her family and steeped in her Greek Orthodox faith and heritage. Tammy was born on July 29, 1964 in Newport, RI to Constantine […]
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Obituary: Roger M. Dufour
Roger M. Dufour, 79, of Portsmouth died peacefully on March 26, 2026 at Rhode Island Hospital after a short illness. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he was married to Mary Fitzpatrick Dufour for 56 years. Roger was born in Pawtucket, RI on October 10, 1946 to the late Joseph and Irene (Ouellette) Dufour. He attended Saint […]
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Obituary: Ira E. Murphy
Ira E. Murphy, died on Thursday, March 26, 2026, peacefully at home at the age of 96. Born in Westerly, RI, November 10, 1929, he was the son of the late Ira E. Murphy Sr. and Helen (Phelan) Murphy. He was the beloved husband of Fae (Tilley) Murphy, whom he met at URI and married December 29, […]
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Obituary: Linda DeSimone
Linda DeSimone, 76, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on March 21, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love that defined her life. Born on February 9, 1950, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late August and Mary (Gazda) Kraus. Linda was raised in Middletown, a […]