Gary M. Ibbotson, age 66, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on April 24, 2022 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Ft. Myers, FL. He was the husband of Rebecca (Cusa) Ibbotson. Gary was born in Fall River to the late Robert and Winifred (Sheehan) Ibbotson. He lived in Middletown for many years and has […]
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Obituary: Patricia Rene Ims
Patricia Rene’ Ims, 66 of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on April 13, 2022 at Grand Islander Nursing Home. She was the wife of Jerry Ims. Rene’ was born in San Gabriel, CA before she moved to RI where she lived out her life on Aquidneck Island. In 1998 she graduated from Roger Williams University at […]
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Obituary: Franklin Clay Wilbur
Franklin Clay Wilbur, 81, of Middletown RI passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. Born in Portsmouth RI and a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island. He was the son of the late Franklin Wilbur and Virginia Sherman Wilbur. Frank is survived by his wife Jane (Cardoza) Wilbur of Middletown and his three children C Bruce […]
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Obituary: Betty Ann Jakubiak
Betty Ann (Causey) Jakubiak, 91, of Portsmouth, passed away on April 23, 2022, in Newport Hospital with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Stanley J. Jakubiak. Born in Anniston, AL, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Bertie (Alred) Causey.She spent most of her life taking care […]
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Obituary: Margaret Rita Spero
Margaret “Rita” Spero, 96, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 24, 2022. Rita was born on May 7, 1925, and was raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the daughter of Joseph and Bridget Healey. Despite losing her father at a very young age, Rita, her sisters Pinky and Toni and […]
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Obituary: Paul Lionel Lapointe
With courage, determination and dignity, Paul Lionel Lapointe, 72, fought a three-year battle with A.L.S., finally succumbing to the disease on April 23, 2022 at home with his family by his side. Paul was the husband of Linda (Ferreira) Lapointe, his high school sweetheart. They were married for 52 years. Paul was born January 26, […]
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Obituary: Michael Brien Grassley
Michael Grassley, age 61, of Plainfield, Connecticut, passed away at home on April 7, 2022. Michael was born in Providence, RI to Richard and Marie (Canard) Grassley. He worked as a roofing contractor for many years in the New England area. Michael enjoyed camping, nature and animals. He was a sports and racing fan too. […]
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Obituary: Virginia Newton
Ms. Virginia (Ellis) Newton, age 83, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Ginny, as she was known to all, was born in Providence, RI to the late Wendell and Irene (Seippel) Ellis. Ginny worked for nearly 30 years at the Navy Exchange in accounting and human resources. It […]
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Obituary: Alice R. Coffey
Alice R. Coffey passed away April 16, 2022, peacefully with her daughter Maureen by her side. She was born on October 30,1937, in Stafford Springs, CT. She was the daughter of Delmore L. Rounds and Mary (Cambio) Rounds, the youngest of seven children. Alice graduated from Stafford High School in 1955 and moved to Newport […]
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Obituary: Mary Anne (MacDonald) Best
Mary Anne (MacDonald) Best of Portsmouth entered into eternal rest at her home surrounded by family on April 18, 2022 at the age of 83 after a short battle with cancer. Mary Anne was born October 26, 1938 in a house on Weaver Ave in Newport, RI to the late Joseph F. and Catherine A. […]
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Obituary: Charles J. Rodrigues
Charles J Rodrigues, 83, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on April 15, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Marcia (McCaull) Rodrigues. Chuck was born in Fall River, MA to Gil Rodrigues and Evelyn (Jesse) Rodrigues. He grew up in Fall River and Cambridge, MA. He joined the Navy […]
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Obituary: Chucky Bennett
Walter “Chucky” Bennett, Jr., age 36, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2022 at home. Walter was born in Newport to the late Walter Bennett Sr. and Joan (Sawyer) Goodrow. He was a graduate of Rogers High School and quickly began to put his work ethic into practice. He worked as […]
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Obituary: Eunice G. Staats
Eunice Geneva (Moody) Staats was born November 8, 1921 on the second floor of her uncle’s bakery in Harwich Center, MA. She was a native of Harwich, Cape Cod who lived in Newport, RI for 50 years. She died at age 100 on April 8, 2022 at the Grand Islander Center in Middletown, RI. Eunice […]
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Obituary: Bernice A. Pappas
Bernice Anne Pappas, age 95, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away with loving family by her side on April 9, 2022 at The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare. Bernice was born in Boston, MA on January 25, 1927 to Joseph James and Grace (Cotter) Leonard.She attended schools in Boston and was very proud […]
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Obituary: Gail Tyra Wilson
Gail Wilson, 75, of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Rhode Island, passed away at home after a long illness on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Gail was the loving mother of two children and grandmother of five grandchildren.She is survived by her husband of 53 years Edward Wilson and daughter, Barbara Truman of Tucson, AZ, son, Mark […]
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Obituary: Mary C. Perry
Mary C. Perry, 94, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on April 8, 2022, in the John Clarke Nursing Center. She was the wife to the late Manuel da Costa and the late Raymond Perry. Mary was born .in Portsmouth RI, to the late Luis and Mary (Rego) Raposo. She was a lifelong Islander and […]
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Obituary: Jeanne Marie Nassa
Our sweet mother, Jeanne Marie Nassa, 82, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on April 4, 2022. She was the wife of the late Ralph Nassa and formerly to the late John T. Hennessey. Jeanne was born September 29, 1939, in Boston, MA, to John W. and Marie M. (Connell) Leonard. Jeanne is survived by […]
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Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Marley
Mary E. (Morgera) Marley, 75, of Newport, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Gertrude (Maher) Morgera. A lifelong Newporter, Mary loved the beach. Her fondest memories were of large family gatherings with her siblings at King Park during her earlier […]
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Obituary: Ronald S. Woods
Ronald S. Woods, age 86, of Jamestown, Rhode Island, passed away on April 4, 2022 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Ellard) Woods for 53 years. Ronald was born in Rutland, Vermont to Harry and Emma (Moss) Woods. He grew up in Rutland and joined the U. S. Navy […]
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Obituary: John R. McDonald
John (Jack) Robert Francis McDonald Jr. of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital on March 29th, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents, John and Kathryn McDonald (nee Dupar), on July 1st, 1943, in Washington, District of Columbia. Jack graduated from George Washington University in 1966, attended University of […]
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Obituary: Joseph R. Churchill
Joseph R. Churchill, 77, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022.He was the husband of the late Barbara (Bartick) Churchill Born in Gloucester, MA, he was the son of the late Everett and Maria (Coughlin) Churchill. Joseph had a long Naval Career, serving during the Vietnam War. He retired as a Master Chief […]
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Obituary: Aurelio “Al” Lucci
Aurelio “Al” Lucci, of Portsmouth, RI, age 87, peacefully departed from this life at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Francine (Calarese) Lucci for 57 years. Al was born in the seaside town of Bacoli, Italy to Antonio Lucci and Rosaria (Palumbo) Lucci. He graduated from Gianbattista Bella Porta […]
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Obituary: Marlene Welsh
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marlene Welsh (nee Mahoney), 54 of Newport, RI on April 1, 2022. She leaves behind a devoted husband of 31 years, Paul Welsh. She was a devoted mother to Victoria Trinidad (nee Welsh) and Katarina Welsh. Grandmother to her “angel babies”;Rafael, Gabriella, Nora, […]
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Obituary: Chris Ann Sherman
Chris Ann Sherman, age 51, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on March 29, 2022. Chris was born in Newport, RI to Madeline Budlong and Stephen Smith. The most important thing to Chris was and will always be family. There are no words to describe the love she had for her other half Mike Sr […]
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Obituary: Shirley P. (Wentworth) Paquin
Shirley P. (Wentworth) Paquin, beloved wife of the late Harry R. Paquin Jr., peacefully passed away on April 3, 2022, in the Grand Islander Center in Middletown, RI. Born on October 1, 1926, she was raised in Newport by her Aunt and Uncle, Hilma F. and Arthur F. Nelson and attended local schools. A life-long […]