Emerson DuVally Bessinger, 20, of Jamestown, RI, died unexpectedly on April 12, 2026. Born at Newport Hospital in the middle of a snowstorm to Ramona and Tony Bessinger and raised in Newport and Jamestown. Emerson, a graduate of North Kingstown High School, was attending the Community College of Rhode Island, and had begun his journey […]
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Obituary: Kenneth A. Forsythe
Kenneth A. Forsythe, 94 of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in Newport, RI after a brief illness. Born in Newport, RI on July 28, 1931, Kenneth was the son of the late John Robert Forsythe and Helen Ida Jollie Forsythe. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, […]
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Obituary: Timothy Rogers
Timothy Rogers died peacefully at home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, on April 13, 2026. He rejoins in God’s hands his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Martha Burke Buchanan, who passed in December. There are many ways to take stock of a life, but for Tim and Martha, there is no better way than to celebrate […]
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Obituary: John P. Finn
John P. Finn, 87, of Thames St., Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 after a brief illness. He was the first child born to the late John F. Finn and Louise (Smialek) Finn. He was a faithful communicant and supporter of St. Augustin’s Church. He attended St. Augustin’s Grammar School and […]
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Obituary: Sheila Anne Chenard
Sheila Anne Chenard passed peacefully in Sterling, VA on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the age of 87 surrounded by family. A native of Newport, Rhode Island, Sheila was born at Newport Hospital November 8,1938 to Mary and John Croughan, the middle of three daughters, with Maureen (Martin) and Joan (Willenbucher) as her sisters. She […]
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Obituary: Leith McLean Adams
Leith McLean Adams, 84, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by family, friends, and her beloved flowers. She was born and raised in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Gale and Mary Gibson McLean. After attending Holton-Arms and Foxhollow, Leith traveled far and wide. She studied […]
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Obituary: James M. Kirwin III
James Michael Kirwin III, age 89 of Middletown, RI, passed away on Easter Sunday April 5th, 2026. He was born May 23rd, 1936 to parents James M. Kirwin II and Mary E. (Murphy) Kirwin. He was a graduate of De La Salle Academy, Class of 1954 in Newport and served in the RI National Guard. […]
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Obituary: Stephen L. Malvey
Stephen L. Malvey, 71, of Middletown, RI passed away on April 3, 2026. Born October 10, 1954 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Daniel Malvey and Doris Chartier. “Stevie” went to Middletown High School and graduated in 1972. He was an avid athlete, having participated in several adult sports leagues including […]
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Obituary: John Harris
John Harris, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was the husband of the late Josette (Massa) Harris. Born June 1, 1943 in Pawtucket, RI, he was a son of the late John Harris and Marion (Gomes) Harris. John was a life member of the Middletown F.O.P.A. His favorite sport was […]
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Obituary: William Lawrence “Rusty” Leahy Jr.
William Lawrence Leahy, Jr., aged 73 and a lifelong resident of Newport, RI, passed away following an extended illness on March 31, 2026. “Rusty” was the son of William L. Leahy and Florence Galvin Leahy. He attended St. Philomena’s School and graduated from De La Salle Academy in 1971. He earned his Bachelor of Arts […]
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Obituary: Hope G. Rubin
Hope G. Rubin, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island where she was a lifelong resident. Hope was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Rubin for 64 years. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She lived a long and meaningful life defined by her […]
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Obituary: Monica R. Marcucci
Monica Rita Marcucci, 102, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, surrounded by family and one of her devoted private duty aides. Monica was born in Newport, RI to Felix and Rose Lincourt on August 8, 1923. She attended St. Mary’s School from first through eighth grade and then […]
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Obituary: Charles J. Laranjo
Charles J. Laranjo, a lifelong resident of Newport RI, passed peacefully on Wednesday March 18, 2026, leaving behind a profound legacy of dedication to his family, his church, his Portuguese heritage, and the City of Newport. Born on February 7, 1934, on Dearborn St, in Newport. Charlie’s deep catholic faith was central to his life. […]
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Obituary: Ingrid E. Fogg
Ingrid E. (Luderer) Fogg, 81, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Erich and Gertrude (Weck) Luderer, she was their only child — and from the very beginning, she made the most of every bit of life she was given. Ingrid graduated from Springfield High School […]
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Obituary: Maximilian Ringseisen
Maximilian Ringseisen, 44, of Newport, RI, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Middletown, RI. Maximilian was born in Madison, Ohio, to Jean-Charles Maximilian Ringseisen and Margaret “Maggie” Hayes on November 11, 1981. He grew up in Old Orchard Beach, ME, and attended both Old Orchard Beach High School and Rogers High School in Newport. […]
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Obituary: Jeremy Alan Plotkin
Jeremy Alan “Jed” Plotkin, age 50, of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on February 27, 2026, after complications related to dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant. Born and raised in Newport, Jed was a graduate of Portsmouth Abbey School and went on to earn his degree with honors from Salve […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Nass
Elizabeth Ann Nass, 72, a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, passed away peacefully in her Portsmouth, RI home in presence of family. Born in Newport, RI on November 26, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. Nass and the late Barbara (Whitford) Nass. She leaves her beloved son, James R. Nass of […]
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Obituary: Mary Jane Glynn
Mary Jane (Barry) Glynn, known to all who loved her simply as Jane, 87, of Middletown, RI, formerly of North Andover, MA, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 29, 1938, in Haverhill, MA, she was the cherished daughter of Elaine (Madigan) Barry and Edward T. Barry. […]
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Obituary: Vivian J. Viti
Vivian J. Viti, 81, of Newport, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home in Newport, RI. She was born in Newport on October 7, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Dominic L. Pennachi and Jeannette Clement Pennachi. Vivian was a one-of-a-kind mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had an amazing eye […]
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Obituary: P. Michael Murphy
P. Michael Murphy of Middletown, RI – best known as Murph – passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Leslie (Tessier), his sons Kyle (Jeanne-Marie), Camden (Amanda) and the joys of his life; granddaughter Nova Jane and […]
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Obituary: Jacqueline Feeney Hole
Jacqueline Feeney Hole, 81 of Newport, RI died on February 17, 2026 at Village House in Newport surrounded by her greatest legacy, her family. Born on June 11, 1944 in Newport, RI. She was the daughter of the late John “Jack” Feeney and Edna Hanson Feeney. She was a 1962 graduate of Rogers High School, […]
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Obituary: Edward W. Macdonald
Edward Wolford Macdonald passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a battle with cancer on February 6th, 2026. Born April 26th 1938 to Edward and Ann (Hosie) Macdonald who were both born in Scotland on the Isle of Skye, making Ed a 1st generation in Pennsylvania, PA. His father passed away before […]
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Obituary: Michele Bernard Barragan
Lieutenant Colonel Michele Bernard Barragan, U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.), 75, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by love. Born in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, to Raymond and Josephine Bernard, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island, Michele carried with her a deep sense of faith, service, and devotion to family […]
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Obituary: Maureen C. (Shea) Greichen
Maureen C. (Shea) Greichen of Newport passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, Jack Greichen, and her family. She and Jack would have celebrated 72 years of marriage on February 22nd. Born in Newport on March 10, 1931, Maureen was the eldest child of the late Daniel and […]
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Obituary: Finton Wallace II
Finton Wallace II, 83, of Newport, RI, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Newport Hospital. Born in Hartford, CT, he was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Susan (Dwyer) Wallace; his parents, J. Finton Wallace and Ellen (Connolly) Wallace; and his brother-in-law, Eugene Johnson. He is survived by his son, James Finton Wallace […]