The world lost an original with the passing of Jennifer “Ja” Ann LaMond on December 3, 2025 from complications from cancer. She will be remembered for many things, especially the fierceness of her commitment to the causes and people that mattered to her. She was a surfer, having started in her early twenties when female […]
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Obituary: Robert M. Cleary
Robert Michael Cleary of Newport, RI passed away on December 2, 2025, after a short illness. Bob was born in Newport on November 26, 1934. He spent his early years on the Point before moving to 24 Dean Ave. Bob graduated from De La Salle in Newport. He served in both the Army and the […]
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Obituary: Daniel J. Bills
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel J. Bills. He died on November 9, 2025 at home in Newport, RI, with his beloved wife, Nancy, at his side. He was ninety. Dan was born September 2, 1935, in Long Branch, NJ, the only child of Miriam and Roger Bills. He […]
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Obituary: Hugh Gray Raisky
Hugh Gray Raisky, 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep October 31, 2025, in Newport, Rhode Island. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Annette Leiderman Raisky, Kathleen Elizabeth Raisky, his daughter from a previous marriage, sister-in-law, Susan Altman, nephews Greg and Adam Altman, as well as his beloved rescue cat, Duncan. […]
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Obituary: Dr. Odie William Hilton Jr.
Dr. O. William “Bill” Hilton, Jr., a distinguished educator, psychologist, and lifelong advocate for inclusive education, passed away on November 10, 2025 in Newport, RI. He divided his time between Newport, Rhode Island, and San Juan, Puerto Rico—two places he dearly loved and called home. Born on February 6, 1931, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Bill […]
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Obituary: Joan Patricia Buckley
Joan Patricia (Maher) Buckley, 93 of Middletown, RI passed peacefully on November 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the dedicated wife of the late Daniel B. Buckley (USN, retired) to whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Joan was born in Fall River, MA on June 6, 1932, to […]
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Obituary: Matthew J. Finn
Matthew Joseph Finn, 71, passed away peacefully at home in Newport RI on October 25, 2025. He was born and raised in Newport’s Fifth Ward, the oldest of six children of the late Helen Murphy Finn and Matthew Henry Finn. Matt attended St. Augustin’s School, and he graduated from Rogers High School in 1972. He […]
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Obituary: Patricia McGough McMahon
W. Patricia “Pat” McMahon, 89, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on October 14,2025, in Newport, RI. Pat was born in Newport, RI to Winifred and Joseph McGough on January 1, 1936. She attended high school at St. Catherine’s Academy in Newport and graduated in 1953. She began teaching at Sacred Heart in Pawtucket, RI […]
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Obituary: Agatha “Aggie” Kirby Perkins
Agatha “Aggie” Kirby Perkins, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died on October 13, 2025 together with her husband Thomas Perkins. Born on December 24, 1958, in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Jerome R. Kirby Jr. and Helen C. Kirby. Aggie graduated from Middletown High School where she excelled academically […]
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Obituary: Thomas “Tom” M. Perkins
Thomas “Tom” Merrill Perkins, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend died on October 13, 2025 together with his wife Agatha Kirby Perkins. Born on July 16th, 1957 to Barbara Young and the late JT Perkins, he was the stepson of the late John Young. Tom grew up in Little Silver, New Jersey as the oldest […]
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Obituary: Lucien Edward Forbes
Lucien Edward Forbes, 79 of Newport, RI passed away October 5, 2025. He was born in America, raised in Paris, Portugal and the Rough Diamond Ranch in Whitmore, California all of which inspired him to lead a life in International business devoted to the preservation of natural resources. From the fishing fleets he built out […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth “Beth” Walsh Ramm
Elizabeth “Beth” Walsh Ramm, 75, passed away peacefully after a long illness on October 3rd, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, Beth touched the lives of so many around her. She was a dedicated educator, beginning her career in special education and later finding her true calling in elementary school art. Her love […]
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Obituary: Carole A. Kalberer
Carole A. (Senn) Kalberer, 73, formerly of Lincoln, Rhode Island and Highland Beach, Florida, died peacefully on October 1, 2025 surrounded by her family. Carole was born on December 24, 1951 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Gertude (Russell) Senn and Joseph C. Senn. She was the wife of the late Kurt T. Kalberer for 51 […]
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Obituary: Steven J. Lalli
Steven J. Lalli, 66, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born on October 24, 1958, in Newport, RI, and was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Barbara (Ring) Lalli, both of Newport. Steven graduated from Rogers High School in Newport in 1978. He was a devoted fan of […]
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Obituary: Patrick Christopher MacDonald
Patrick Christopher MacDonald, 51, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He is survived by his parents, Michael F. MacDonald Sr. and Eileen (Leonard) MacDonald; his brothers Michael F. (Lori) MacDonald of Coventry, Shawn P. (Donna) MacDonald of Vero Beach, FL; and his son Brandon of Bristol. Patrick […]
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Obituary: William P. “Bill” Egan II
William Patrick “Bill” Egan II, of Delray Beach, FL and Newport, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 13, 2025. He was 80 years old. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Born on February 3, 1945, in Newport, Rhode Island to John J. Egan and Marion Peckham […]
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Obituary: Frank V. Pecoraro
Frank V. Pecoraro, 61, of Middletown, Rhode Island passed Monday, September 8, 2025 in Newport, RI. Born in Sea Isle City, New Jersey on May 23, of 1964, he developed a love for fishing at a young age, joining his uncles and cousins in their family-run fishing company along the New Jersey coast. Fishing wasn’t […]
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Obituary: Amos F. Cecchi
Amos F. Cecchi, 98 of Newport passed away on September 3, 2025 after a long and full life. Born in Prato, Italy on March 18, 1927, he competed in many sports as a young man, including several runs of the legendary Mille Miglia car race. After completing his education at Collegio Cicognini, he embarked on […]
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Obituary: Sadie Emma Asher
Sadie Emma Asher, 24, passed away on September 4th, 2025. Born in Newport and raised in Middletown, Sadie brought light and warmth to every life she touched. She is survived by her parents, Robert Asher and Laura Byam; her cherished siblings, Maddie Pirri, Aidan Asher, and Blair Borgeson; her beloved grandparents, Judith Asher and Kenneth […]
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Obituary: Donald L. Castro
(Chapel Hill, North Carolina) – Donald L. Castro, 65, died of cancer in his home on February 11, 2025. He passed away as he lived his life – calmly, quietly and peacefully. Don was born on December 17, 1959 to the late Loren and Hilda (Pigniatelli) Castro in San Luis Obispo, CA. During his early […]
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Obituary: Carolyn A. Musgrave
Carolyn Ann Musgrave, age 73, of George St, Newport, RI passed away after a short illness on August 21, 2025. She was born in Waterville, Maine to the late Charles and Emily (McFarland) Clifford. Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Nigel Musgrave, her children James (Lisa) Musgrave of Providence, RI and […]
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Obituary: Ruth Nolan Dunn
Ruth Adele Ann Nolan Dunn of Newport and Middletown, RI passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at St. Clare Nursing Home in Newport. The family is deeply grateful to all of Ruth’s caregivers for their kindness and compassion over the past year. Ruth was born on Rhode Island Independence Day, […]
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Obituary: Patrick J. Crookes
Patrick John Crookes,77, of Warwick, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center in West Roxbury, MA on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Patrick was born on December 6, 1947, to the late Arthur Crookes Jr. and Kathleen O’Brien Crookes in Newport, RI where he lived for most of his […]
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Obituary: John T. “Ted” Good
John Theodore “Ted” Good, 82, resident of Jamestown, RI and Williamsburg, VA died peacefully at the Rhode Island Hospital Oncology Center on August 6, 2025. Ted was born and raised in Warren, Indiana. He graduated from the Defiance College in 1965. Ted was introduced to the ocean in 1966 while serving in the US Navy. […]
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Obituary: William T. Duba
Retired Army Colonel William T. “Bill” Duba, 98, formerly of Admiral Kalbfus Rd, died July 27, 2025 at the RI Veterans Home in Bristol, RI. Welcomed in heaven by his beloved wife Elizabeth L. LaFramboise Duba, son William T. Duba, Jr., sister Jean Marie Kilpatrick, brother John G. Duba, father John Duba, and mother Helen […]