Robert C. Young, 77, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at his home in Naples, Florida. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, coach, and lifelong public servant, Bob dedicated his life to service-both to his community and to his family. He proudly served in the Army National Guard as a Military Police officer, an experience […]
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Obituary: Anna Leonard
Anna E Leonard, 89, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on January 7, 2026. She was the wife of Ronald S. Leonard. Born in Middletown, RI on July 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Silvia. Anna was an intelligent and dedicated woman. After graduating from Rogers High School in June […]
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Obituary: Ernest Nascimento
Ernest “Ernie” Nascimento, 91, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, set sail toward the horizon on January 5, 2026, surrounded by love. Born on January 22, 1934, to Adelaide Rezendes and Ernest Nascimento , Ernie lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, laughter, and an uncanny ability to make a friend wherever he went.Ernie proudly served […]
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Obituary: Douglas Levesque
Douglas Kenneth Levesque, affectionately known as “Kenny Levesque,” passed away on January 4, 2026, at his home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He was 76 years old. Kenny was born on August 27, 1949, in Fall River, Massachusetts. A lifelong resident of Portsmouth, he was deeply rooted in the community he loved and proudly called home. […]
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Obituary: Carrigan Nelson
Carrigan McCorrie-Raine Nelson, 24, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, at Boston Children’s Hospital after a courageous epic seven-year battle with Osteosarcoma bone cancer. Surrounded and embraced by love and her dedicated medical team in her final moments, Carrigan’s life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and compassion. Born on February 8, […]
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Obituary: Linda Karen DeCotis
Linda Karen DeCotis, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Linda was born in Newport, RI, on June 2, 1942 , to the late Frederic and Helen (Hotz) Tollefson. Educated in the Newport Schools, she graduated from Rogers High School in 1960. She soon […]
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Obituary: Richmond Farias
Richmond Farias, 84, passed away on December 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and a lifelong love of classic cars. Born on August 26, 1941, Richmond was the son of the late Adelia Payton and Jake Farias. He was a devoted father to his son, Michael Farias, a proud grandfather to Barry, Ryan, Christen, […]
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Obituary: Helen S. Wilkey
Helen Stratford Wilkey, 96, of Portsmouth, passed peacefully on December 28, 2025. Helen was born in Newport, RI on January 26, 1929 to Augustus E. and Jeanette Brightman Stratford. She was the wife of the late Duncan Wilkey for 63 years. Helen was a 1947 graduate of Rogers High School. She became a licensed hairdresser […]
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Obituary: William Beimler
Newport, RI – William C. Beimler entered into Eternity on December 31st, 2025. He had been the devoted husband of Nancy (Cousins) Beimler for nearly 66 years. Bill was born and raised in New Haven, CT, on September 18, 1935, as the youngest son of Lillian and Raymond Beimler’s four children. He attended Hillhouse High […]
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Obituary: Peter Cassese
Peter Paul Cassese, 71, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on December 28, 2025 Born in Newport, RI on November 25, 1954, He was the son of Louis R. Cassese, SR and Josephine M. Cassese (Andrews) Peter is survived by his daughter, Allison Mayville of Fall River, MA. He is also survived by his siblings; Andrew Cassese, […]
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Obituary: Robert Dennis Bledsoe
Commander Robert Dennis Bledsoe (USN Ret) aged 87 passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. Bob was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Robert Everett and Othella Bledsoe. He was raised in Napa, California and graduated from Napa High School and the California Maritime Academy. After a brief time […]
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Obituary: Raymond Berard
Raymond Berard, age 87, loving husband and father of four children, passed away on December 25, 2025. Raymond was born on February 22, 1938, in Central Falls, RI, to Florence and Edouard Berard. He attended Providence College for his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and University of Connecticut for his PhD in Chemistry. On August 20, […]
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Obituary: Michael Lewis
With a heavy heart, we share the news of the passing of Michael Rutherford Lewis (Mike). Mike was born on January 13, 1963, in Washington, DC, but lived most of his life in Newport. Mike got a kick out telling people he was born in the United States, but wasn’t born in a State–it stumped […]
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Obituary: Kenneth A. Zammer
Kenneth Allan Zammer, lovingly known as Papa, passed away on Christmas Eve peacefully, having lived a life rooted in love, family, generosity, and quiet strength. Papa was born and raised at 82 Third Street in Newport, Rhode Island, the home of his parents, Muriel Morgan and Joseph Zammer and it was in this very same […]
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Obituary: Audrey Oswald
Audrey Clinton Oswald was born in New York City May 12, 1933 and grew up as an only child at 1160 Park Avenue. While attending the Brearley School in New York, she and her best friend Iris Love in part, inspired the novelist Nora Johnson, (who also attended Brearley), to write the novel The World of Henry Orient, (which […]
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Obituary:Mary Cecilia Belli
Mary Cecilia (Moitozo) Belli, 89, of Middletown, RI, died on December 28, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Angelo Belli, whom she married May 30, 1959. Born in Newport, RI on March 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Antonio G. and Nancy R. (Thomas) Moitozo.She was educated in Newport Schools […]
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Obituary: Charles J. Bodemann, Jr.
Charles Edgar Bodemann, Jr., age 92 of Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Charles (Charlie) was born on March 25,1933 in Jersey City, NJ. He was the only son of Augusta Henrietta Horn and Charles Edgar Bodeman, Sr. He graduated from Fort Lee High School in 1951 and […]
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Obituary: Diane Bonafas
Diane (Danae Gianakellis) Bonafas, 91, of Newport died on December 20, 2025 at Village House Nursing Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Bonafas, to whom she was married for 53 years. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late George and Dorothea (Maniates) Gianakellis. Her parents were each […]
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Obituary: Richard Martell
Slipping out before snow and ice could delay his departure, Captain Richard Arthur Martell Jr., 82, embarked on his final passage minutes before the winter solstice on December 21, 2025. He took his last breaths in comfort at Newport Hospital, Newport, Rhode Island, after a long and complicated illness. Known for his bucking-the-system ways as […]
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Obituary: Elaine Jolley
Elaine Lucille (Standish) Jolley, beloved daughter of John C. Myles Standish, CDR, Ret and Lucille Morse Standish, died on December 22, 2025. Elaine was born on August 31, 1950, and graduated from Middletown High School as part of the Class of 1968. Elaine was an avid painter who found joy in walks through Newport and […]
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Obituary: Jacqueline Martins
Jacqueline (Jackie) Lillian Martins age 95 of Portsmouth, RI, passed away after a brief illness on December 11, 2025. She was born August 12,1930 in Mt. Vernon, New York to the John and Marguerite Caldwell, and was the devoted and loving wife to the late Alberto (Albert) Martins. She was predeceased by her sister Candice […]
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Obituary: Mark Antone
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we celebrate the extraordinary spirit of Mark Antone. Born on August 28, 1962, Mark brought joy, laughter, and a unique warmth to the lives of everyone he met. He passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, in Providence, RI, leaving behind a legacy of love […]
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Obituary: Michael R. Norton
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael R. Norton, who left us on December 13, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on July 18, 1977, in Framingham, MA. He graduated from Webster High School in Upstate NY, attended Millbrook Academy for his PG year and went on to Radford University where […]
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Obituary: Lorraine Murphy
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lorraine C. Murphy, a beloved mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend, who left this world peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 20, 1938, in Fall River, MA., Lorraine was a warm and vibrant presence in the lives of many, always […]
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Obituary: Sharon Dwyer
Sharon Ann Dwyer age 77, of Middletown, RI departed her earthly existence on December 12, 2025, at Newport Hospital after months of fighting persistent illnesses, followed by a brief but meaningful time at the John Clarke rehabilitation facility, where she was encouraged by attentive care and kindness. Her passing was unexpected, after hard-fought gains and […]