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Elizabeth Louise Whisler (Betty), 80, of Newport RI passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. Betty was born on June 26, 1945 on Hope Street in Providence to John and Serena Flannery. They were proud Rhode Islanders with roots in Counties Roscommon and Westmeath, Ireland. Betty’s grandfather James Murray was Chief of the Providence Police […]

Roberta Elaine Baccari-Davis, 61, of Newport, RI passed away on January 31, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Roberta, lovingly known as Robbie, was born on July 10, 1964, at Newport Hospital to Elaine R. Elliott and Michael J. Baccari, Jr. She went to Ely High School in Pompano Beach, FL and graduated in 1982. She […]

Eugene R. “Bob” Pattison Jr., 49 of Little Compton, RI, passed away on January 29th, 2026 at home surrounded by his family after a heroic battle with Stage 4 stomach cancer. He was the beloved husband of Rebecca M. Pattison, whose unwavering love and devoted care were a constant source of strength and comfort throughout […]

Boylston A. “Bo” Beal II, 90 years old of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Bo, as he was called, was born October 19,1935 in Cambridge, MA. He was a son of the late Reverend James Holland Beal and Georgette Appleton Binney Beal. He was a graduate of South Kent School […]

Pauline Mary (Irving) Tozer, 97, of Wenham, MA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 surrounded by loving family. She was born in Beverly on July 2, 1928, to the late Herbert and Etta (Prince) Irving. She graduated from Beverly High School with the Class of 1945. After high school, she attended Westbrook College […]

Bernice Gamins Schweber, 92, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026 in Naples, FL. Bernice- or Niecy- as she was called – was born in Newport to Alfred and Anne (Kramer) Gamins on May 13, 1933. She went to high school at Rogers and graduated in 1951. She met her future husband […]

Margaret “Twinkie” Sullivan, 83, passed away on January 15, 2026, after a long period of health challenges. Twinkie was known for her keen intellect, passion for politics, love for all animals (especially her dog, Sadie Mae), loyal friendships, and ability to follow the Red Sox and Patriots with a zeal and intensity rivaling that of […]

Joan Margaret Ponte passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on January 10, 2026. She was the daughter of Margaret Fagan Martland and beloved wife of Anthony C. Ponte. Joan was a woman of remarkable faith, intellect and creativity. She attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy in Newport, […]

Karl Wilhelm Nelson, 56, of Middletown, RI, who passed away on January 1, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital after a long illness. Karl was born in Newport, RI, to John W. Nelson, III and Elizabeth “Betty Anne” (Collins) Nelson. He graduated from Middletown High School and Salve Regina University with a bachelor’s degree in fine […]

Woman Ready for Final Plunge! A lifelong resident of The Point Section of Newport, known for her 90th birthday plunge from the Van Zandt Pier, Dorothy “Dottie” Hopkins, 96, took one last plunge in life on January 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born August 22, 1929, Dorothy was the second youngest of eleven children […]

Robert Smith Walker passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025 in Newport, RI. He was born November 22, 1934 in Manhattan, NY, the son of Frances Ammidon Walker and Charles Stow Walker. He was named for his paternal grandfather Dr. Robert Smith Walker. Robert was educated at Brooks School, Yale College and Brown University, where […]

Cornelius Francis Murphy, Jr., (Neal), of Valencia passed away on December 23, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 92. He was born in Newport on March 13, 1933, to Cornelius F. Murphy and Loretta (Nuss) Murphy. Neal graduated from Rogers High School in 1950 and starred on the school’s football team. He went to […]

Christine Ann Bowler, 72 of Newport, RI, passed away on December 28th, 2025, in Middletown, with family at her side. Chris was born in the Newport Naval Hospital to Peter Manley Peterson and Janet Marie Lee on August 21, 1953. Chris attended Rogers High School and graduated in 1972. She later attended Katherine Gibbs School […]

Richard Collum Sr., 72, of Bristol, RI passed away on December 27, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Richard Collum Sr. was born in Newport, Rhode Island to Oliver and Carol Collum on February 11, 1953. He went to high school at Rogers High School and graduated in 1971. Richard worked as a highway maintenance operator […]

Shannon Marie “Shay” Dixon (Hamill), age 45, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Born on May 2, 1980, in Newport, Rhode Island, Shannon lived a life defined by compassion, resilience, and boundless love. Shannon began her education in the Newport Public Schools and later […]

David Robert Carlin, Jr., passed away peacefully at home in Newport on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old. Married for more than 55 years, he was the beloved husband of Maureen (Brennan) Carlin. Born on April 9, 1938, in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of David […]

It is with deep sadness that the family of Joseph “Joe” T. O’Connor announces his passing in Lincoln, Nebraska, on December 3, 2025, at the age of 96. Joe was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on February 10, 1929, to Joseph T. O’Connor, Sr., and Mary E. Murphy O’Connor. He graduated from Rogers High School […]