Vincent “Vinnie” Medeiros, 72, of Newport, RI, completed his final round and stepped off the green on January 4, 2026, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center after a month-long illness surrounded by his family. One of Vinnie’s greatest joys in life was golf, which teed off his education and early career. At 15, he began work […]
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Obituary: Dorothy “Dottie” Hopkins
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 […]
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Obituary: Robert Smith Walker
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 […]
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Obituary: Cornelius F. “Neal” Murphy
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 […]
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Obituary: Christine Ann Bowler
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 […]
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Obituary: Richard J. Collum Sr.
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 […]
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Obituary: Shannon M. Dixon
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 […]
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Obituary: Helen M. Clark
Helen M (Bally) Clark, 95, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Sullivan) Bally, passed away at Newport Hospital on December 13, 2025. Helen grew up in the Fifth Ward and graduated from Saint Catherine Academy Class of 1948. She worked for Raytheon for thirty-three years, retiring as a Senior Budget Analyst. Helen enjoyed sewing, […]
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Obituary: David R. Carlin Jr.
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 […]
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Obituary: Joseph “Joe” T. O’Connor
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 […]
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Obituary: Jennifer “Ja” LaMond
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 […]