Francis D. Landry Jr., a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side, on January 14, 2026, at the age of 73 after a long and courageous battle with frontotemporal dementia. A lifelong Newporter prior to his diagnosis, he was born on December 31, 1952, in […]
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Obituary: Milton Stein
Milton Stein (affectionately called Bop or Boppy by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and Milt or his Hebrew name, Minasha by his family and friends) lived a long, colorful life and passed peacefully on January 13, 2026. He was 98. A remembrance gathering is being planned for late February in South Jersey where he will […]
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Obituary: William Kuiee
William G. Kuiee, a lifelong resident of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on February 17, 1943, William was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and commitment to his community.William graduated from Rogers High School and […]
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Obituary: John Flanders
John Flanders, 77, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital after a battle with illness. John was born in Newport, RI to Gerald Flanders and Lillian (Ruggeri) Flanders. He attended De La Salle Academy and graduated from Rogers High School. He went on to serve in the U.S. […]
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Obituary: Mario Silva
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mario R. Silva, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 20, 1938, in Fayal, Azores, Mario spent his later years in Middletown, Rhode Island, where he touched the […]
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Obituary: Ian Carpenter
Ian Carpenter passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, who meant everything to him. He was incredibly intelligent, endlessly kind, and generous in ways both big and small. He has a wicked sense of humor and a talent for catching people off guard with a perfectly timed comment, followed by that familiar smile.Born in London, […]
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Obituary: Marie C. Drowne
Marie Concetta Drowne of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on January 8, 2025 after suffering from a long illness. She lived a long and fruitful life of 95 years. Marie was born October 6, 1930 in Athens, NY to Ralph C. and Jeanette L. Apa. Marie was the oldest of five siblings and took pride […]
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Obituary: Marjorie Ann Smith
Marjorie Ann Coblentz Smith February 2, 1936 – January 10, 2026 Middletown, RI Marjorie Ann Smith, 89 of Chases Lane, Middletown, died peacefully Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Village House Nursing facility in Newport, RI. Born in Dexter, MO, on February 2, 1936, to Wesley and Betty Jane Coblentz, and preceded in death by her […]
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Obituary: Gary Fay
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gary Fay on December 31, 2025. Gary was born in Mount Vernon, New York, to Irene and Gerald Fay. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend whose kindness, loyalty, and sense of humor touched everyone who knew him. Gary is survived by his loving wife, […]
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Obituary: Conception Rezendes
Surrounded by her beloved family, Conception ‘Connie’ Margaret Rezendes passed away on January 10, 2026 in Newport, RI at the age of 94. Born on Nanaquacket in Tiverton, RI on February 15, 1931, Connie spent her early years growing up in Portsmouth, RI as the daughter of immigrant famers, Joseph Viera Anselmo and Mary Jo […]
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Obituary: Robert Young
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 […]