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 […]
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Obituary: Bishop Hays Hamilton Rockwell
Hays Hamilton Rockwell, former Episcopal Bishop of Missouri and rector of St. James Church in New York City died in his sleep at his family home in Rhode Island. He was 88. For nearly seven decades, Bishop Rockwell served as a clergyman, and the Episcopal Church was a central part of his professional, personal and […]
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Obituary: Frank Savage
Frank Savage of Stamford, CT died peacefully on July 16, 2025 in Newport, RI after spending his final moments alongside his wife of forty-five years, Lolita Valderrama Savage. Frank and his twin sister, Frances, were born July 10, 1938 to Grace Pitt and Frank Savage in Rocky Mount, NC. Their mother, affectionately known as “La […]
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Obituary: Shirley H. Laske
Shirley Ann (Seil, Harrison) Laske, 97, of Middletown, RI passed away on July 21, 2025 in Newport, RI. Shirley was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 18, 1928. She and her parents, Dala Frances Harrison, and Chester Thomas Harrison, resided in Waldo, WI. Shirley attended school at Waldo Elementary School and Waldo High School, where […]
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Obituary: Donald Neville Wilkinson
Donald Neville Wilkinson, beloved husband of Katie (Lawless), passed away surrounded by family and friends in his home in Kirk Yetholm, Scotland on July 13, 2025, two days after his 75th Birthday. His long and brave fight with COPD was followed by a brief battle with cancer. Donald was the second son of Wallace and […]
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Obituary: Daniel J. O’Leary
Daniel James O’Leary, 86, of Jamestown, RI, passed away at home on July 15, 2025. He was the loving husband of Michol Bestoso O’Leary for 58 years. Dan was born on April 27, 1939, to Catherine Carroll (Drinagh, County Cork, Ireland) and Dan O’Leary (Derreen, County Clare, Ireland) at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Brooklyn, […]
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Obituary: Claire Marie Rayner
Claire Marie Rayner of Narragansett, RI passed away on July 7, 2025. Claire was born in Newport, RI to Henry C. and Catherine “Kip” Rayner, on August 31, 1951. She grew up and attended school in Newport, first at Carey School, then St. Augustin’s School, and she received her high school diploma from St. Catherine’s […]
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Obituary: Philip E. Amaral
Philip E. Amaral, 87, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025 surrounded by family. Philip Amaral was born in Newport, RI to Manuel Amaral and Teresa (Pennachi) Amaral on March 1, 1938. He went to St. Mary’s and then on to Rogers High School, Salve Regina College and then entered […]
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Obituary: Robert “Bob” Helmbrecht
Robert “Bob” Helmbrecht, 84, of Middletown, RI, passed away on July 3, 2025, at South County Hospital in South Kingstown, following complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. In his final weeks, Bob was surrounded by the love and presence of his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Bobbie Helmbrecht, with whom he shared 49 […]
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Obituary: David Vincent Rogers
David Vincent Rogers of Newport, RI was born in Bellflower, California in 1969. He grew up in the Boston area and graduated from Brookline High School. Davey then moved to and fell in love with the Pacific Northwest, where he earned a degree in English from Seattle University. He has called Newport, RI home for […]
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Obituary: Charles F. Weishar
With profound memories, we announce Captain Charles F. Weishar, our uncle, grand uncle, great grand uncle, and dear friend, has passed. Charles was born in Milwaukee, WI, on November 9, 1928 to his parents Maria & William Weishar. He passed away at his home during the early hours of June 24, 2025, at the age […]
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Obituary: John M. “Jack” Curran
John M. “Jack” Curran, of Newport, RI, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 with his family by his side. A Newport native, Jack was the son of John and Irene (Shea) Curran. At De La Salle Academy he played basketball, baseball, and tennis. Upon graduation, he enrolled in Providence College, attending for two years […]
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Obituary: Eugene “Joe” Sullivan
Eugene J. Sullivan, age 81, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on June 9, 2025. Joe was born in Newport, Rhode Island on November 25, 1943. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force. Joe was predeceased by his wife, Ruth in 2015 and his son, Joseph in 2016. He is survived by his […]
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Obituary: Claire B. Donahoe
Claire Betty (Lawless) Donahoe passed away on June 16, 2025, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Burke, Virginia, from complications of dementia. Claire was born at Newport Hospital to James and Elsie (Marvelle) Lawless on March 7, 1959. She grew up on Norman Street, attended St. Augustin Elementary School, and graduated from Rogers High School in […]
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Obituary: Peter Barry
Peter Barry, 74, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully June 12, 2025 at home, surrounded by love. Born December 12, 1950 in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the late Joseph Barry and Louise Snyder, Peter built a remarkable life marked by love, humor, intelligence, and generosity. A longtime resident of Lepes Road in Portsmouth, Peter […]
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Obituary: Philip M. Connell
Philip M. Connell, 94, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, RI passed away at Newport Hospital on June 9, 2025. He was the husband of Rosalie (Beebe) Connell and the father of the late Dr. William Connell. He is survived by his daughter Jacqueline Patton of Portsmouth (her husband Tom Patton), and his two grandchildren […]