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John T. Vendola, age 78, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on October 5, 2022 at Newport Hospital. John was born in Everett, MA to Frederick and Sophie Vendola. He grew up in Everett and was a graduate of Boston University. In 1986 John, his wife Pauleen and family moved to Madison, NH where he […]

Ronald Ray Gaw, 81, of Middletown, passed away on October 10, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Judith (Lopes) Gaw. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Irene (Romero) Gaw.Ronald retired from the Navy after 26 years of service as […]

William “Bill” F. Gamer, 57, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born November 14, 1964, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Ann (Dias) Gamer.  Bill graduated from Middletown High School in 1983 and went on to East Coast Aero Technical School, where […]

Nancy E. (Sargent) Hedly, 82, of Middletown, passed away on October 8, 2022, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert G. Hedly, Sr.Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Linnea E. (Carlson) Sargent. Over the years, Nancy was a nursery schoolteacher, a transportation coordinator, and a […]

Jean Fredette, 80, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Jean was born November 2, 1941, in Rutland, VT to the late Bernard Henry Doty and Arlene (Harper) Doty. She had four siblings: Bernard H. Doty Jr., Richard A. Doty, the late Robert L. Doty (1999) and the late […]

Richard E. Borgeson, age 74 of Portsmouth, RI, died October 1, 2022, after a 14-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He is survived by his wife Rita of 50 years, his son David and wife Geneviève of Quebec, his daughter Julie Wilcox and husband Adam of New Hampshire, and 4 rambunctious grandchildren. Dick was an avid […]

John T. Vendola, age 78, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on October 5, 2022 at Newport Hospital. John was born in Everett, MA to Frederick and Sophie Vendola. He grew up in Everett and was a graduate of Boston University. In 1986 John, his wife Pauleen and family moved to Madison, NH where he […]

James H. Cosgrove, 71, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on October 6, 2022, in the Silver Creek Manor. James was born in Fall River, MA, to the late Charles H. and Agnes T. (Gormly) Cosgrove. James graduated top of his class from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He had a […]

Angelica “Angie” Mandros, 57, passed away October 8, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born in Queens, NY, Angie attended grammar school at Transfiguration of Christ school. She spent her days with her cousins and family and enjoyed going to Rockaway Beach. Soon after, her family moved to Rhode Island in 1975. She attended Portsmouth high […]

We are saddened by the departure of Robert M. Rex, who passed away on October 2, 2022. Rob was born in Atlanta, GA on July 12, 1969, to Cynthia Kirby and Richard Rex. Rob’s mother often noted that he arrived on this earth with a grin. He had a quick and infectious laugh that shook […]

Having succumbed to a multitude of illnesses, Dennis passed away at Newport Hospital on September 20, 2022. He was one of eight children of the late Marie V (Holland) Evans of Newport, and the late Chief Fred Evans, USN, (Ret.) Mobile, AL. Dennis was a graduate of Rogers High School. In 1982, he received his […]

Pamela Mary (Borges) Correia passed away on October 3rd after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Dorothy Borges of Middletown. Pam was a graduate of Middletown High School and Roger Williams College. She worked for 18 years at the Middletown Town Hall in the tax […]

James Henry Lawton, Jr 84 of Newport, Rhode Island passed away peacefully September 27, 2022 he was the husband of Rosa (Miller) Lawton they were married for 57 years. Born in St. Augustine, Fl. on June 27, 1938 he was the son of the late Betty Ann (Lawton) Reid and James Lawton, Sr and stepfather […]

BTC Edmund S. Perry, USN, (Ret.), 92, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Johnston, RI, passed away on September 24, 2022, in the RI Veterans Home. He was the husband of Joyce (Tivey) Perry. Edmund was born in Newport, RI, to the late Antonio and Clara Perry. He grew up in Newport. Edmund enlisted in the […]

Donald F. Jursek, 65, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022.He was the husband of Jacqueline (Janson) Jursek. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Lark Jursek and Ruth (Jepsen) Frey. Donald leaves his wife Jacqui Jursek of Newport and their sons Alexander Jursek of Newport and Wesley Jursek of […]

Marie C. Nott, 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 26, 2022, at John Clarke Nursing Center in Middletown, surrounded by her loving family.She was the wife of the late William J. Nott; they were married for 62 years. Marie was born August 18, 1929, in New London, CT to Prospero and Rosalia […]

Robert Oliver Collum, age 72, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 17, 2022, at Hope Hospice Inpatient Center after a 10 month battle with Liver Cancer. He was the husband of Diane (Alves) Collum. Bob was born in Newport on April 6,1950 to Oliver and Carol (Wood) Collum. He Met his wife Diane […]

Ms. Amanda LaVallee, age 32, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away on September 22, 2022. Amanda was born in Warwick, RI to Phillip Edward LaVallee and Dawn Marie LaVallee. Loved by many and ally of all, Amanda spent her time as an advocate for those closest to her. She worked tirelessly and with great passion […]

Francis “Rocky” Barbato, 92, of Newport, died at home on September 25, 2022, with his family by his side. Frank was born on January 17, 1930, in Newport, RI. He is the son of the late Anthony and Rose Marie (Christiano) Barbato. He was the husband of Valerie (Penkethman) Barbato. Frank is a lifelong Newporter, […]

Michael Eric Pedersen, 56, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on September 22, 2022 at Newport Hospital with his family by his side. Michael was born in Newport RI to Joan (Ostapow) Pedersen and the late Sgt. Bjarne M. Pedersen. He started his career in the early days at Bend Boat Basin and continued in to […]

Edward “Ed” John Hopf Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 9/23/2022 in Providence, RI. He was born on 4/3/1933 in Newark, NJ to Edward J. and Elenor (Banta) Hopf Sr. Following high school graduation, he worked for a short period in real estate before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1952. During his […]

Linda (Gengler) Horan, 69, of Middletown, passed away on September 22, 2022. She was a resident of Middletown for over 40 years. Linda was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Aloysious and Rita (Becker) Gengler. She leaves her husband John and daughters Kristen and Meighan (Brian). She also leaves her beloved grandchildren […]