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Linda Fay (Allison) Simmons, 74, passed away peacefully after an extended illness onNovember 28th. Linda’s family will hold private services to honor and celebrate her life.Linda, originally hailing from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shelbyville,Tennessee settled and spent much of her life on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island. It was here on […]

Stanley G. Sandvig Jr., 67, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 5, 2021.Jerry was born January 4, 1954, in Thief River Falls, MN to Stanley Sandvig Sr. and Wilma (Brakke) Sandvig and was preceded in death by his parents. Jerry grew up in Thief River Falls, MN where he was fondly referred to […]

Elaine Ida Meteraud, 96, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late William J. Meteraud Sr. for 71 years. Elaine was born in New Haven, CT, to the late Gisto and Giulia (Anaballi) Bacchiocchi. Elaine was the […]

James R. Hayes, 68, of Newport, RI, passed away on December 3, 2021 atNewport Hospital. James was born in Pensacola, FL to James Ray Hayes and wasthe husband of Françoise D. Christina Hayes. James decided to enter the Navy in 1972 after completing high school in Miami, Fland a couple years of college. A chance […]

Maria A. Costa, age 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on November 24, 2021 at Grand Islander Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Luis D. Costa. Maria was born in the Azores to the late Jose Perra Pinheiro and Anna Angos (Silvia) Pinheiro. Maria is survived by her daughter Olga Ventura […]

James L. “Butch” Allan, of Middletown, RI, completed his final journey on November 27, 2021, after a long illness. He was 88. Born in Chicago IL, the son of the late James L. Allan Sr. and Ann (Geerling) Walaszewski.He was the husband of Patricia Allan for 29 years. He was preceded in death by his […]

Gregory Mare, age 67, of Derry, New Hampshire, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 21, 2021. Greg was born in Newport, RI to the late Manuel R and Josephine Marie (Fichera) Mare. Greg was a graduate of Jesus Savior School in Newport, RI, Middletown High School in Middletown, RI and attended Roger Williams College […]

John Augustus Wayt, III of Jamestown, RI and Greenwich, CT passed away in Middletown, RI on November 17, 2021, of cancer. He was born on November 7, 1953, in Atlanta, the eldest child of Martha Kiser Wayt and John A. Wayt, Jr., and attended the Westminster Schools there. After graduation from Hampden-Sydney College in 1976, […]

Carol Ann Marshall, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away on November 16, 2021 at the John Clarke Nursing Center. A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, she was a devoted mother and caregiver. She also worked outside the home where she spent over 20 years as a cheerful Teacher’s Aide at South Kingstown Jr. High, with […]

Christina Constantine Logothets, age 52, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. “Chrissy”, as she was called by family and friends, was a lifelong Newporter, devoted to her family and her Greek Orthodox faith and heritage. She was a dedicated elementary school teacher for […]

Roberta Ann Raffa, 94, passed away on November 18, 2021 at Grace Barker Nursing Center in Warren, RI. She was the wife of the late Thomas P. Raffa. Roberta was born in Newport, RI on October 16, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Janet C. (Gillis) Diggles. Mrs. Raffa worked […]

Keith W. Luther, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 15, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Keith was born in Providence, RI to Charles E. and Barbara (Fields) Luther Jr. He was the husband of the late Dana (Zwicker) Luther. Raised in Bristol, RI, Keith’s family had many dairy farms throughout town, lastly the […]

Jenny M. McLaughlin, 89, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021, surrounded by her family and the wonderful caring staff of Newport Hospital. Joan was born in Seekonk, MA, to the late John and Mary (Viera) Ortiz. She was the wife of the late Maynard (Slim) McLaughlin. Jenny was a beautiful person, […]

Robin Powell, age 59, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on November 10, 2021. Robin was born in Newport, RI to Edward and Joan Angel. Robin married Christopher Powell of Middletown, RI on May 20th in 1983. Robin is survived by her husband, Christopher Powell, her parents, Edward and Joan Angel, her children, Christopher Powell […]

Madison A. Bailey Jr., 84, of Bath, NH, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Madison, known to many of his friends as Beetle, was born on December 23, 1936 in Concord, NH to the late Madison and Bessie (La Bonty) Bailey. He was the husband of F. Lynn (Hathaway) Bailey […]

Patricia A. Gall, 75, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 13, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Gall. Patricia was born in Norwich, CT to the late Francis and Ann (Janis) Jutkiewicz. She was raised in Montville, CT and soon found a job working for the […]

Charles Kent Woodward, age 59, of Munford, Tennessee, passed away on November 10, 2021 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Millie (Hane) Woodward. Chuck was born in Omaha, NE to Georgia (Ferneau) Woodward and the late Jay M. Woodward. He was a graduate of Omaha North High School and enlisted into the United […]

Middletown, RI – Mary Lou (Watson) Schlip, 83, long time resident of Portsmouth, RI entered into eternal life on November 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of 53 years of late husband, Donald P. Schlip, Sr.Mary Lou was born in Fall River, MA, the daughter of the late Walter […]

Micheline Marguerite (Filippi) Marion passed away at the age of 100 on November 9, 2021 at St Clare Home in Newport RI. At her side were her daughters Christine and Sandra. Micheline was born to Raoul and Charlotte Filippi in Paris, France on April 30, 1921. Living with her parents and working as a secretary […]

Robert Joseph Weaver, 77, of Newport, RI passed away on November 7, 2021, at Newport Hospital. Robert was born and raised in Newport, graduated from Rogers High School, and was a lifelong resident of the city. Robert wore many hats throughout his time with us, but surely his biggest passion was his photography. He was […]

Jacquelyn Sisson, 90, of Newport, passed away at home with her children by her side on November 7, 2021. Jacquelyn was daughter of the late Melvin Sanford and Dorothy (Jurgens) Haggis. Jacquelyn is preceded in death by her brother, Melvin “Butch” Sanford Jr of Tiverton, and her sister, Dorothy “Betty” E. Voogt, of Newport. Jacquelyn […]

John Leo Deveau passed away on 11/5/2021 at Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills, FL surrounded by his beloved wife Susan and several family members after a brief illness. “Leo” was 92 years old. He was born in Newport, RI and spent most of his life there before traveling and living in Texas, California and […]

Antonio G. Souto, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away on November 6, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Antonio was born in Faial, Azores to the late Sergio and Adelina (Garcia) doSouto. He was the husband of Maria (Medeiros) Souto for 24 years. Antonio left Portugal in the early 1960s after a catastrophic volcano followed by […]

It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of Maurice R. Desjardins (lovingly known as “Rene”), 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island. He passed away surrounded by his family on November 5, 2021. He was the loving husband of Dorothy M. (Ferreira) Desjardins for 72 years. Maurice was born in Fall River to […]

George R. Hull, 87, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 4, 2021. Born March 2, 1934 in Meriden, CT, to George and Mary (Crowley) Hull. He was the husband of Barbara (Perry) Hull for 64 years. George grew up spending his childhood with his grandparents in Block […]