Barbara V. Hull, 87, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 6, 2022. Born December 3, 1934 in Portsmouth, RI, to Manuel and Rose Perry. She was the wife of the late George R. Hull for 64 years. Barbara grew up in Portsmouth, RI. She graduated from Portsmouth High School […]
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Obituary: Joyce Anne Westcott
Joyce Ann (Clark) Westcott, 91, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on July 5, 2022, at The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare, in Bristol surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born January 6, 1931, in Rockland, MA to the late George and Agnes (Morey) Clark. She grew up in Island Park where […]
Obituary: Joan F. Glasheen
Joan Frances Glasheen, age 83, died peacefully on July 4, 2022, at St. Clare Home in Newport, RI. She was born on March 9, 1939, to Leo and Viola (Epstein) Glasheen in Providence, RI. Joan graduated from Burrillville High School and Newport Hospital School of Nursing. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing […]
Obituary: MSgt Jon C. Westmoreland, USAF, (Ret.)
Jon C. Westmoreland, 81, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on June 28, 2022, in the Brookdale Sakonnet Bay Assisted Living Facility. He was the husband of Elvira “Dee” (Draghetti) Westmoreland for 33 years. Jon was born in Port Chester, NY, to Carl B. and Helen (Hardy) Westmoreland. He grew up in White Plains, NY. Jon […]
Obituary: James N. Psaras
James N. Psaras, 58, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with his family by his side on July 2, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Katharine “Kit” (Hirst) Psaras, and adoring father to his children, Julia R. Psaras and William J. Psaras, of Middletown. Jimmy was born […]
Obituary: DK1 Juan Castillo Sanchez Jr., USN, (Ret.)
DK1 Juan Castillo Sanchez Jr., USN, (Ret.), 84, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 30, 2022, in the RI Veterans Home Community Living Center. He was the husband of Erlinda (Ganzon) Sanchez for 54 years. Juan was born in the Philippines, to Policarpio and Hillaria (Castillo) Sanchez. He grew up in Calaocan, Manaoag, Pangasinan, […]
Obituary: Raymond J. Silvia
Raymond Justin Silvia, age 97, a lifelong resident of Middletown, RI passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Husband of the late Barbara Louise (Souza) Silvia for 62 years. Born in Newport, RI on December 11, 1924, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Cardoza) Silvia. Mr. Silvia attended Middletown Schools and […]
Obituary: Maris Humphreys
Mrs. Maris S. Humphreys, age 79, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on May 31, 2022. Maris was born in Hartford, CT to Beatrice and Frederick Swan. Maris married Keith Cordell Humphreys of Middleboro, MA, on July 15, 1967, in North Canton, CT. Maris loved history, books, music, dance and the natural world. She was […]
Obituary: Sheila M. Woods
Sheila M. Woods, age 85, formerly of Jamestown and Newport, RI, passed away on June 17, 2022 at Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown. She was born in Newport to the late Harold and Claire (Mason) Woods. Sheila graduated from Salve Regina University with Bachelor’s degree in Science. She enjoyed her many trips to Ireland […]
Obituary: Michael Aloysius Hussey, Jr.
Michael Aloysius Hussey, Jr., “Mickey,” 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Cornell Hussey for more than 65 years. He frequently referred to his marriage as “the best thing that ever happened to me.” He is survived by his children: son Michael and daughter-in-law […]
Obituary: Marielle Plunkett Reilly
Marielle Plunkett Reilly, 69, of Portsmouth and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passedaway suddenly on June 25, 2022, at Newport Hospital surrounded by her family. Shewas the beloved wife of William J. Reilly. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Marielle was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marion(Meagher) Plunkett. She grew up in East Norwich, Long Island […]
Obituary: Andrew Edward Rooney
Andrew Edward Rooney, Jr, 92, recently of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on June 26, 2022. He was the husband of Jarmila (Vesely) Rooney and son of Andrew and Edna (Berger) Rooney. Affable, fastidious, well- mannered with a dry sense of humor, Andy embraced life and opportunity at an early age. First in his family […]
Obituary: Richard Breitenstein
Richard Breitenstein, 65, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly, on June 20, 2022, at home. He was the husband of Lisa (Marks) Breitenstein, they were married for 38 years.Richard was born October 10, 1956, in Providence, RI, to Arthur and Annette (Lacroix) Breitenstein. He grew up in Cranston, RI and attended Cranston East High […]
Obituary: Louise E. Smith
Louise Smith, age 91, of Middletown RI, died peacefully on June 20, 2022. She was born in Southwest Harbor, ME to the late Carl Fulton Dolliver and Elene (Hamblen) Dolliver. Louise grew up in Manset, ME and was a graduate of Pemetic High School, class of 1949. She worked at the Maine Highway Department until […]
Obituary: Dorothy May Carpenter
Dorothy May Carpenter, 89, died Thursday, June 16 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norman S. Carpenter. Born February 19, 1933, in Middletown, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Dutra) Arruda, a lifelong resident of Middletown, she formerly lived at Bayview Park and recently St. Clare Nursing and Assisted […]
Obituary: Louise E. Smith
Louise Smith, age 91, of Middletown RI, died peacefully on June 20, 2022. She was born in Southwest Harbor, ME to the late Carl Fulton Dolliver and Elene (Hamblen) Dolliver. Louise grew up in Manset, ME and was a graduate of Pemetic High School, class of 1949. She worked at the Maine Highway Department until […]
Obituary: Eileen E. Ferreira
Eileen E. (Harrison) Ferreira, 93, of Portsmouth, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family and friends on June 17, 2022. She was the wife of the late August Francis Ferreira. They were married for 60 years, residing in the home they built in 1950. She lived a beautiful life there for 72 years. Born […]
Obituary: Christine Ann Block
Christine Ann Block, 70, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on June 17, 2022. Christine was born and raised in Bellingham MA, and spent her adult life in Newport, RI. She is the daughter of the late Edward Sikonski and Helen Mostek Sikonski. She leaves 2 brothers Edward M. Sikonski and his wife Maryellen of […]
Obituary: James R. Amaral, Sr.
James R. Amaral, Sr., 83, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on June 12, 2022, in St. Anne’s Hospital. James was born in Taunton, MA, to the late James and Lucille (Vieira) Amaral. He grew up in Portsmouth RI where he attended Henry F Anthony School. He was a longtime resident of Island Park. James was […]
Obituary: Raymond Moore Farrow Jr.
Raymond Moore Farrow Jr., 90, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at his home on June 16, 2022, after a brave battle with lymphoma, surrounded by his family. Born on February 2, 1932, in Taunton, MA, he was the son of the late Raymond M. and Elsie (Lellek) Farrow. Ray graduated from Taunton High School in […]
Obituary: Julia “Julie” Gatto
Naples, FL and Middletown, RI, formally from Canton, MA and Mashpee, MA Julia Gatto 85, of Naples, FL and Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2022. Julia was born on February 12th, 1937, in Boston, MA. Her parents Frank DeSario and Rose Abbasciano from Bari, Italy. Julia was a devoted and caring mother, […]
Obituary: Dr. Peter Jeffrey Kosseff
Dr. Peter Jeffrey Kosseff of Newport, Rhode Island passed away at home on June 7, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. He approached his fight against cancer with the same fortitude he applied to all aspects of his life. Throughout this time, the dedicated support of his family and steadfast friends was greatly appreciated. […]
Obituary: Peter J. Kelly
Peter J. Kelly, Sr., 79, of Portsmouth RI was called home on June 12th, 2022. Peter was born and raised in Newport RI to the late James Kelly and Edith (Blacklock) Kelly. Peter was an avid Bluegrass and folk music fan attending folk festivals since 1963. Peter loved his music; he loved to play the […]
Obituary: Randolph Stewart
Randolph “Randy” Stewart Jr., of Newport, RI, passed away at home from complication relating to Chronic pneumonia.Randy was born on March 26, 1950, in Newport, RI. He attended Rogers High School, where he played basketball, and graduated in 1970. He was also part of the King Boy Basketball Team at the MLK recreation center.Randy continued […]
Obituary: Glen S. DeCosta
It is with deep loss and sadness that we announce the death of Glen S. DeCosta, 50, of Portsmouth, RI. He passed away at home on June 11, 2022. Glen was born in Fall River, MA, to Sandra Shaw and the late Dennis DeCosta. He grew up in Middletown, Rhode Island. After graduating high school, […]
