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Timothy Jackson, age 74, of Woodsville, New Hampshire, formally of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on May 7, 2021. Tim was born in Brockton, MA to the late Howard Jackson and Helen Coleman. He was the husband of Harriet N. (Fenn) Jackson. Tim is survived by his wife Harriet of Woodsville, NH, his children Timothy C. […]

Minnie Parker, 91, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away at home, as was her fervent wish, on May 8, 2021.She was the loving wife of the late Leonard A. Parker for 57 years. Minnie was born in Freetown, MA, to the late Boaventura and Joaquina (Gomes) Francisco. Minnie worked as a nurse in the Taunton […]

Gunnar Bjornson, age 26, of Tiverton, Rhode Island and Tamarac, Florida passed away unexpectedly March 16, 2020, after losing a hard fought battle to addiction. Gunnar was born in Norwood, MA to Eric Bjornson and Alicia Mason Bjornson. He is survived by his beautiful daughter, Bella Bjornson, his partner, Colleen Sugalski, his parents, Eric and […]

Retired Detective Sergeant Arthur “Archie” S. Ferreira, 82, of Middletown, RI, died on April 25, 2021 in Sarasota, FL during a visit with his brother John. He was the husband of Eleanor (O’Connors) Ferreira for 59 years. Arthur was born in Newport to the late Manuel and Isabel Ferreira. He graduated from Rogers High School […]

Giuseppina (Martinelli) Brown, 96, of Newport, died on May 2, 2021, in the St. Clare Home. She was the wife of the late Archie Roy “YoHo” Brown Jr. Giuseppina was born in Livorno, Toscana, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Orlando and Luisa (Nencioni) Martinelli. She is survived by her daughters, Oriana Brown […]

Herbert A. Rego, age 89, formerly of Freeborn Street, Portsmouth, died on May 1, 2021 in Florida. He was the husband of the late Lorraine Rego for 54 years until her death in 2008.Herbert was born in Portsmouth, to the late Joseph and Mary Simas Rego. He attended school and grew up in Portsmouth. He […]

Manuel Garcia, 79, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 3rd. Devoted husband to the late Joanne Garcia. Manuel and his family immigrated to America from the island of Pico, Açores in November, 1960. He worked as a ground’s keeper for St. George’s School in Newport, and as a barber for George’s Barbershop. He worked briefly […]

Fred W. Cleasby, 93, died on May 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Jean M. Cleasby. Born on August 2, 1927 in Collingswood, NJ, he was the son of the late Fred W. and Mary E. (McGrath) Cleasby. Fred served in the U.S. Army and […]

Phyllis Brooks, 94, passed away on April 29, 2021. She was the wife of the late Leon Brooks.Phyllis was born in Colon, Panama. Mrs. brooks was a housekeeper, and Operating Room Technician at the Newport Hospital, where she worked for over 20 years. She was a devout Jehovah Witness. She loved to cook and feed […]

Julia Georgianna Morgan, 91 of Newport Rhode Island, affectionately known as “Bowie”, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on April 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Julia was born in Fall River, MA on November 28, 1929 to the late Francisco and Georgianna Mello. Julia was the beloved and devoted wife of Ralph E. […]

Dr. William A. Watkinson, II, age 79, longtime resident of Newport passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021 at the Village House Rehab Center in Newport. He was the loving husband of Janet (Hoffman) Watkinson for the last 52 years. Bill was born on March 23, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to the late William Watkinson […]

Joseph Affonso peacefully passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at Newport Hospital with his daughter by his side. Joe was born January 24, 1935 in Fall River MA., The son of the late Joseph and Anna (Ferreira) Affonso. He was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline C. Affonso, Brother Antone Alfonso, Sister Mary Leatherwood […]

Rosandy Daniela Gotay, 30, of Middletown, Rhode Island passed away on April 19, 2021. Born on April 9, 1991 in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Alba M. Mims and the late Travis Mims of Middletown, Rhode Island. Rosandy was an active member of the Looking Upwards community. Rosandy, your departure has left […]

Walter G. Swistak, a retired Logistics Manager, from Newport RI passed away on April 24, 2021. He was the husband of Helen E. Swistak for 69 years. Walter was born in New Bedford MA on August 11, 1920, the son of Theodore and Wanda Swistak. Mr. Swistak was a veteran of WWII, serving in the […]

It is with loving memories that we honor Doris Ruth Jones (Dottie to her friends) of Portsmouth, RI., who was taken to Heaven, Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the age of 90. Dottie was known as a “hot ticket” in our community, always full of smiles, love, generosity and spunk. She was a hard worker. […]

WWII Army Veteran and longtime resident of Montclair, NJ and Nantucket, MA Robert Burton, 97, of Portsmouth Rhode Island, formerly of Nantucket Massachusetts passed away on April 19, 2021 at Atria Aquidneck Place in Portsmouth, RI, with Norma, his devoted wife of 43 years, by his side. Robert was born January 5, 1924 in Jersey […]

Matthew E.D. Last passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 in Mystic, CT. Born in Los Angeles, Matthew was the youngest of four children born to the late Jim and Marnie Last.His brothers, William “Wooley”, and Teddy, preceded him in death, in 2004 and 2006, respectively. His first job as a young brakeman for the […]

Cynthia (Cindy) M. Allott (59) of Portsmouth, RI passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2021. She passed peacefully with her loving husband, David Jenks, by her side. Cindy loved her friends and family and her longstanding home of Aquidneck Island. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, she and her family moved to Newport in 1976. […]

Michael Conner, 79, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on April 17, 2021, at home with his wife by his side. Michael was born July 5, 1941, in New York, NY to LLewellyn Conner and Emma (Russell)Conner.Michael was married to Diane (Geyer) Conner for 29 years. Michael moved to Pittsburg, PA as a young man […]

Joseph M. Affonso, 65, of Newport, passed away on April 17, 2021 at Heatherwood Nursing Center in Newport.. Joseph was born July 5, 1955 in Bridgeport, CT to Joseph Affonso and the late Jacqueline (LaLiberte)Affonso. He was the loving husband of Deborah Hutcheson for 11 years, until her passing in 2005. Joe was raised in […]

Frances P. (Gizzi) Bowley, age 81, of Middletown, formerly of Caswell Ave, Newport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her three children, on April 17, 2021 at the John Clarke Nursing Home. Fran was born in Newport, RI to the late James and Victoria (DeSantis) Gizzi. She grew up in Newport, graduated from Rogers High School, […]

Frances V. (Bottiglieri) Lombardi, 89, of Middletown passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in the Grand Island Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Henry F. Lombardi, Sr. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Frances (Cicero) Bottiglieri.She is survived by her two sons Henry F. […]

Claire L. Haskell passed on April 14, 2021 at the age of 82, joining her Husband Henry F. Haskell, Sr. in Heaven. She brought smiles and joy to everyone and will always be deeply loved by her family and friends. Her kitchen was the prime family gathering spot for decades. She was known for her […]

Mrs. Caroline Martins, age 88, of Newport, passed away on April 11, 2021. Caroline was born in New Bedford, MA but soon moved to Newport as a young girl and immediately called Newport home. She was a graduate of Rogers High School and not long after, she met the love of her life, Joseph I. […]

On Friday, April 9, 2021 — Days after joyously celebrating his 79th birthday, William C. Smyth Jr. of Tiverton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Newport, RI to William and Gertrude (Scoville) Smyth. Graduating from Rogers High School in 1961, and known as “Billy” or “Bill” to his […]