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David Abraham Raboy, of Newport, passed away on April 6, 2024, of a heart attack. He was the husband of Ellen Leys. Dave was born on May 9, 1941 in New York City to Lulu Morris, a former dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Co. and Mac Raboy, known for illustrating Captain Marvel and Flash […]

Mary Patricia Faerber,74, of Middletown, RI died April 9, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her husband Peter J. Faerber, her husband of 33 years. She was the daughter of the late Austin F. Grady and Genevieve N. (Edmonds) of Valley Falls, RI. Born in […]

Elizabeth “Sally” Snowden Ely Helme of Middletown, Rhode Island, beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Niece, Cousin and Dog Mom passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2024 at 70 years of age. Despite an amazing career, Family was always Sally’s first priority. She was devoted, loving, kind and generous. Her warm demeanor was welcoming and caring, she […]

Hugh E. Mally of Newport and Middletown, RI passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Born on September 26, 1956, he was the eldest son of the late Thomas and Eleanor (Peterson) Mally of Newport. Hugh attended Rogers High School and graduated from St Andrew’s, Barrington RI. His prowess on the […]

William “Billy” John Champion IV, 58, of Newport, RI passed away on March 14, 2024. He was born on May 17, 1965, to William John Champion III and Cecilia (Gouveia) Champion. He was the youngest of their two children. Billy grew up in the Fifth Ward, constantly keeping busy with his friends. His crew Lurp, […]

Peter Ralph Bolhouse, 71, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Village House in Newport. Born in Newport, he was a son of Daniel Carr Bolhouse and Kathy (Mabee) Shay. He was then brought up by his stepmother, Carol (Brazil) Bolhouse of Newport giving him the distinction of a “Native Newporter.” […]

Mrs. deLancey Moser Converse, of Jamestown, RI, born January 14, 1930, to J. Edgar and deLancey Moser, in St. Louis, Missouri, died on February 16, 2024, in Newport, R.I. at the age of 94. deLancey was comforted by family members who were present at the time of her death. She is survived by one sister, […]

Matilda “Mit/Mittie” Woiler passed away peacefully in Needham, MA on February 27, 2024, at the age of 96. Mit was born in Newport, RI, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Fannie (Israel) Nemtzow. Mit attended Newport schools and graduated from Rogers High School in 1945. After graduating from high school, Mit enrolled […]

Arlene J. (Park) Shea, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024. A native Newporter, she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Florence (Sylvia) Park and wife to the late Dennis “Denny” Shea. Arlene is survived by her two daughters, Karen (Randy Pribbernow) and Christine (Todd Tesseo), grandchildren Marie, Claire, Quinn, and […]

Kenneth Gitman, of Seminole, FL, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at the age of 96. Born in Bronx, NY on July 7, 1927 to Leo and Ella (Sonkin) Gitman. Kenneth lived his early years in Newport, RI where his love for fine dining, the beach and nature began. […]

Margaret “Peggy” Phelps of Newport passed away on February 11, 2024 in Satellite Beach, Florida surrounded by family and friends. Born June 17, 1940 to Louis F. Faerber and Dorothy (Kaull) Faerber. Peggy graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy in 1958 and went to work for the family business at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Newport […]

Blair Millicent Brigid Behan passed suddenly February 13, 2024 at her home in Rumford. Blair was born to David and Debbie on October 6, 1988. Granddaughter to the late Mike and Helen Behan of Newport and the late Millicent and Arthur Duggan of Tiverton. Blair lived with her parents in Tiverton until 2019 then gained […]

Joseph F. McEnness, 94 of Newport, RI passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Joe was born in Skaneateles, NY in 1929 to Joseph A. McEnness and Agnes O’Connor. He is survived by his children, Pamela McEnness Giannini and Joseph F. McEnness Jr., grandchildren Kyera Giannini […]

Patricia Ann “Patty” Kelly Martin, 74, of Newport, passed away on February 8, 2024, with her family by her side. The daughter of Thomas F. and Anna (Hamilton) Kelly, Patty was born on April 14, 1949. The fourth child but first girl, she was raised with high expectations and no exceptions for her gender, setting […]

Richard Owen Mason, 68, of East Greenwich, RI, formerly of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 1, 2024, surrounded by his family in North Kingstown, RI. Richard was born in Needham, MA to Robert and Betty (Owen) Mason on June 21, 1955. He was known for his care and compassion for others, working as a […]

James “Jim” Leone Thurman, 89, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024. James was born in Macomb, IL on January 9, 1935, a son of the late Jay L. Thurman and Ethel (Cash) Thurman, one of two children. He graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago, where he met Virginia L. (Ponsetti) […]

Sherry L. Kelly, 75, of Little Compton, Rhode Island, entered into rest on January 19, 2024. Sherry was born on April 9,1948, in Fall River, Massachusetts and is predeceased by her husband Robert “Larry” Kelly, and her parents Franklin A. Leach and Ruth Cobb Leach. After graduating from Kents Hill School in 1967, Sherry went […]

Jane Harrington Bethune, 78, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 14, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jane was born in Newport to Mary Louise Harrington (née Turner) and James Gilbert Harrington on August 20, 1945. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1963 and obtained a […]

Lois C. Chase, 83, of Middletown, RI died Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Newport Hospital after complications from a cancerous tumor. She was one of twins born in Maryville, Tennessee, on March 2, l940, to Clarence and Henrietta (McKelvey) Curtis. Her twin sister, Doris Lee, died at age five months. Lois attended Friendsville High School […]

Alice Marie (O’Hara) Turek, 92, passed away on January 11, 2024 at Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes in Shelton, CT where she was lovingly cared for by the staff for the past five years. Alice was born in New York City, NY on May 20, 1931, the daughter of Martin and Alice (Boyle) O’Hara where she […]

William Bergh “Bill” Gamble, 73, of Newport, RI passed away on January 5, 2024, in Newport RI. He was born in Boston, MA to James L. Gamble & Alberta (Bergh) Gamble on September 28, 1951. Bill was a graduate of Milton Academy, Trinity College BA ’74, University of Miami ‘JD ’78, LLM ’79, University of […]

With a heavy heart, the family of Matthew Kusinitz wishes to report his passing. He died on November 21, 2023 at the age of 71 after a long battle with cancer and is succeeded by his wife Marilyn and his child Nathaniel. Born in Newport, RI on April 8, 1952, to Sam and Rita Kusinitz, […]

Guenter (Günter Sr) Kern of Clay Street, Newport, RI passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was the husband of Rita Teresa (Bencivenga) Kern. He was born in Oldenberg, Germany on March 28, 1935, to Wilhelm and Gretel Kern. Raised in Germany and having served in the German Navy during the rearmament era in […]

Michelle Madden, 87, who peacefully passed away on December 31, 2023 in Newport, RI, surrounded by her family. Michelle, beloved wife of the late Robert Madden “Bob” for 42 years, was born and raised in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late Dr. Michael McGarty and Catherine (Garrity) McGarty. A graduate of Sacred Heart High […]