O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Phyllis (Barlow) Chandler, who left this world on December 26, 2024. She was born in Newport on May 23, 1939, to Howard and Helen (Maher) Barlow. Besides her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her loving husband, […]

James L. McSparren, 74 of Newport, RI passed away December 17, 2024 at St. Clare-Newport. Born at Newport Hospital on February 3,1950, he was a son of the late June Marie (Turzek) McSparren and Thomas R. McSparren, DDS. Jim attended St. Joseph’s Church elementary school and served as an altar boy. He attended both De […]

James Bradley “Brad” Watterson passed away at the Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Newport, RI on December 13, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1947, and was the son of the late Bernard J. and Catherine M. Kane. At 3 years old, Brad was preceded in death by his father, Joseph P. Watterson. […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joshua “Booch” Tyler Bucci on December 12, 2024, at the age of 37. Josh was born in Newport, Rhode Island to Whitney Bucci and John Shell. Josh grew up in Middletown and was a 2006 graduate of Middletown High School where he learned his […]

James Brown Mason Grosvenor, age 70, died after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Newport, R.I. He was surrounded and comforted by his wife, son, three siblings and their spouses. Born in Providence, R.I., on December 20, 1953, Jim was the son of Richard and Margot Grosvenor. Jim fought […]

Mary Alice Helen (Patronik) Hanley, 83 years old from Newport, RI passed away on November 16, 2024 surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family. Mary Alice was born in Waterbury, CT on June 23, 1941, the fourth daughter of the late John and Johanna Patronik. Mary Alice is predeceased by her son, David Hanley; […]

Mere hours after a core of loyal friends joined her at Heatherwood to celebrate the November 15 seventy-fifth birthday, Kathy Creaney passed from this earth on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Kathy is predeceased by her parents, Mary (Hallgring) and Carroll F. Creaney and uncle and aunt Harry and Kay Hallgring. She is survived by her […]

Arlene F. (Heath, Fitzgerald) Toolin, 84, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born on December 24, 1941, in Springfield, MA, Arlene was the daughter of the late George G. Heath and Margaret M. McCracken (Heath) Desmarias. She was a proud […]

Charles H. Tingley was born January 8, 1958. Charlie was a lifelong resident of the City of Newport, RI. Preceded in death by his beloved father and mother, Charles A. and MaryJane (Heller) Tingley. In younger years, he attended and proudly graduated from The William Davies Jr. Vocational-Technical High School in Lincoln, RI, with two […]

Thomas J. Kenney Jr, of Portsmouth, RI died at home November 2, 2024. He was born in Newport, RI on October 20, 1947. He was a son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret (Alves) Kenney. Tom graduated from Rogers High School, Class of 1965. After graduation, Tom enlisted in the US Marines and served […]

Nicholas Ratti, Jr., aged 93, passed away in Newport, Rhode Island. Until the end of his life he devotedly cared for his beloved wife, Audrey. Nicholas was born on May 2, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. There, he met Audrey and they married on March 3, 1953. Nicholas graduated Tau Beta Phi in Electrical Engineering from […]

Patricia Anne (Toppa) Olechnowicz, 87, of Newport, loving wife, and mother of two sons, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. Pat was born on December 15, 1936 in Newport, RI to the late Stephen and Katherine (Shea) Toppa. A lifelong and proud resident of Newport’s 5th Ward, Pat always welcomed her many friends and […]

Louise M. Costley, 88, passed away at home with her daughter on Friday, October 25, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. Louise was the daughter of the late Lena Bowley Mello and Joseph Mello. She was predeceased by her son, Christopher Costley. Louise leaves her daughter Denise Truver of Tiverton, her brother William Mello […]

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Remy Elizabeth Aull, a loving mother, daughter, and sister. Remy touched the lives of everyone she met with her warmth, generosity, and unwavering strength. Remy was born in New York City on August 2, 1982, and moved with her proud parents to Middletown, RI, […]

Lars Stigbjorn Lewander, age 81, passed away on October 15, 2024, in Middletown, RI. Born in Stockholm, Sweden on November 16, 1942, Lars led a life marked by innovation and leadership, notably as the founder and president of Teakdecking Systems in Sarasota, FL. Lars is survived by his partner Sigrid Schoenebeck, and her children, Jessica, […]

Roberta Dorothy (Henry) Dugan, 87, of 28 Carroll Avenue, Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, at home. She was born on June 14, 1937, the daughter of Katherine Maher Henry and Robert Russell Henry Sr. She was the wife of the late J. Peter Dugan Sr., sister to the late Barbara Ripa […]

Edward Joseph O’Donnell, aged 76, passed away on September 26, 2024, in Newport, RI. Born in Newport on July 31, 1948, to Edward O’Donnell Sr. and Gertrude (Alsfeld) O’Donnell. Edward is the brother of Thomas, father of 2 sons, Brian and Kevin and 1 grandson, Ray. Edward devotedly served his country as an officer in […]

It is with deep sadness we announce Brittani Elyse Fleury, 36, of Warwick, RI, lost her 14-month battle with breast cancer on September 17, 2024. Brittani was born in Portland, ME on February 8, 1988, and grew up in Gorham, ME. She graduated from Gorham High School in 2006, and attended Suffolk University in Boston, […]

Det. Cpl. David F. Edes, (Ret) Middletown Police, 82, formerly of Newport, RI passed away in Winter Haven, FL on September 18, 2024. Born in Newport, RI on June 26, 1942, he was the son of the late Henry and Emma (Romaine) Edes. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Tekulve) Edes, of Winter Haven, […]

Ronald Stephen Ribera Sr., born August 17, 1956, in Newport, RI to Edna (Bidlack) and Francis Ribera. The youngest of 10 children, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, after a long and hard-fought battle with illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Frankie and Danny, sisters Evelyn, Edna and Julie, as […]

Catherine Coughlin Abbate passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. Cathie was born on January 6, 1972 in Vienna, Austria, the third child to Michael and Catherine Coughlin. After growing up all over the world, Cathie graduated from Irvington High School in 1990 and Randolph-Macon College in 1994. Afterwards, […]