This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mary Cecelia “Missy” Roach, 65 of Tiverton passed away peacefully on 12/14/2019 at Miriam Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Newport RI, she was the daughter of the late Francis Roach and the late Catherine (Janczura) Roach. Missy is survived by three sisters Beverly Roach, […]
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Obituary for Wendy Marie Bridget Lord
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Wendy Marie Bridget Lord, 56, of Portsmouth, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Boulder, CO, she is the daughter of Elizabeth (Chamberlain) Dinan of Iowa and the late Glen Lord. Wendy is leaving behind her beloved three children; her […]
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Obituary for Claude Andrews LaVarre
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Claude Andrews “Andy“ Lavarre, Jr., 76, of Newport, Rhode Island, died at Newport Hospital on December 17, 2019. Andy was born in Havana, Cuba, to the late Claude A. LaVarre, Sr. and Mary Louise (Pressgrove) LaVarre. Andy received his Bachelor of Arts from Duke University, and went […]
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People’s Credit Union appoints Bill DeWitt EVP & Chief Marketing Officer
The following press release was provided by People’s Credit Union. (Middletown, RI): December 19, 2019 – Sean Daly, President & CEO of People’s Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill DeWitt as Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer. In this new role DeWitt will oversee Marketing as well as Retail Administration. DeWitt brings […]
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Navy, state, academic and industry leaders converge to launch 401 Tech Bridge
Source: By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs | Dec. 17, 2019 As Rear Adm. Eric Ver Hage, Commander, Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers, astutely pointed out at the 401 Tech Bridge launch event held at Innovate Newport on Dec. 16, there are few things more iconic in Rhode Island than the Pell Bridge. “Over the […]
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Alliance Française of Newport will offer French classes beginning in January
In January 2020, the Alliance Française of Newport will offer three opportunities for study of French language and culture: Beginning French, Intermediate French and “The Salon” Advanced Conversation Group. Registration, on a first-come-first-served basis, will open on December 30th and will run until the classes are full. Beginning and Intermediate Classes will begin on Tuesday, January […]
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Obituary for Robert Willem Bernard Kits Van Heyningen
Robert W. B. Kits van Heyningen, 62, died Saturday, December 14, 2019, in Boston, MA, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Montreal, Canada on April 4, 1957, he was the son of the late Arent and Josina Kits van Heyningen. Mr. Kits van Heyningen grew up in Newport, Rhode Island. He returned to Montreal […]
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Portsmouth Free Public Library to host ‘On Silent Wings: the Magic of the Snowy Owl with Peter Christoph’ on January 23
Snowy owls will be arriving to Aquidneck Island soon so find out more about these fascinating creatures as photographed by Peter Christoph on Thursday, January 23 at 6:30 PM at Portsmouth Free Public Library. Award-winning Massachusetts wildlife photographer Peter Christoph spends his days along the Atlantic coast following the movements of a few snowy owls […]
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People’s Credit Union partners with Salvation Army for Holiday Giving with support of members and employees
People’s Credit Union was happy to once again participate in the Rhode Island Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program, which was coordinated by the Credit Union’s Community Enhancement Committee. The program provides new clothing and toys for families with children. Angel Trees with tags were set up in the lobbies of all six People’s Credit Union […]
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Obituary for Gail Marie Hugo
The world lost a kind and gentle soul on December 12, 2019 in the passing of Gail Marie Hugo. Gail was born on August 25, 1959 in Newport RI. She was employed at Triplett School as an aide. Gail was the daughter of Jane and Robert Gray of Elizabeth City, NC and the mother of […]
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Obituary for Evelyn Patricia (Wheeler) Roberts
Evelyn Wheeler Roberts of Bristol, Rhode Island died on December 14, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Richard Costa. Although residing in Rhode Island for most of her life, Evelyn was born in Takoma Park, Maryland to the late Evelyn (Heil) and Laurence P. Wheeler. Following the early death of her parents, she was […]
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Obituary for Gordon Paul Cleary
Middletown, RI – Gordon Paul Cleary, 67, of 129 River Run Road, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was the loving husband of Dolores Aguon Cleary for forty-four years. Born in Flushing, NY on July 1, 1952, he was the son of the late John Cleary and Margaret Sweeney Cleary of […]
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Obituary for Rose Marie Kane
Rose Marie Kane, 77, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 10, 2019, at the John Clarke Nursing Center in Middletown. Rose Marie was born December 8, 1942, in Newport, RI to Emery Bell and Germaine (Mandeville). Rose Marie was married to Michael Kane for 57 years. Rose Marie is survived by her husband […]
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Obituary for Amy S. (Addison) Licameli
Amy Licameli, 76, of Newport, passed away on December 10, 2019, at Newport Hospital, with her husband by her side.She was married to Joseph Peter Licameli for 49 years.Amy was born April 11, 1943, in Rushville, IN, to Franklin Addison and Mary E. (Marshall) Addison.Amy graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Home […]
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Obituary Louis James Upham, Jr.
Louis James Upham, Jr. (Lou, Jim), 81, passed away peacefully overnight on Monday, December 9, 2019 after a lengthy stay at Royal Middletown in Middletown, RI.Born October 30, 1938 in Baltimore, MD to the late Dr. Louis Upham, Sr. and Marie (Kurddle) Upham he was raised in Augusta, ME with his brother Robert C. Upham. […]
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Obituary for John P. Voogt
John Voogt, 91, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on December 9, 2019, at the Grand Islander in Middletown. John was born April 25, 1928, in Bronx, NY to Jacob Voogt and Agnes (Mazer) Voogt. John was married to the late Dorothy Voogt for 35 years. John proudly served in the US Navy for 20 […]
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Obituary for Anna M. (Grey) Goodheart
Anna Goodheart, age 91, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on December 8, 2019. Anna was born October 20, 1928, in Patchogue, NY to Frederick Grey and Ann (Simesek) Grey. Anna was married to the late James Goodheart for 52 years. Anna is survived by her children; Kim Goodheart and his wife Anne, of Warwick, […]
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Defiant In Pensacola: U.S. America’s Cup Challenger returns to the natural foiling venue on the Gulf Coast with the new AC75
via New York Yacht Club American Magic Pensacola, Florida – New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, has returned to Pensacola, Florida, for a second consecutive winter training season. In 2018, American Magic became the first America’s Cup team to train on the Gulf Coast of Florida since 1970. From December […]
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CCRI named ‘2-Year College of the Year’ by Education Dive: Higher Ed
Warwick, RI – The Community College of Rhode Island was named the nation’s “2-Year College of the Year” by Education Dive: Higher Ed, a leading industry news publisher. The 2019 Dive Awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators who are transforming higher education. Winners were chosen by the editors of Education Dive based on thorough and […]
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Governor, First Gentleman, RI Broadcasters join together for unprecedented mental health awareness campaign and broadcast
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit were joined by the Rhode Island Broadcasters this morning to celebrate the launch of an unprecedented mental health awareness campaign and broadcast special. For the first time, reporters from ABC-6, NBC-10 and WPRI-12 have worked together to tell the stories of everyday Rhode Islanders who are dealing with […]
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Curious Case: A U.S. Housing Market No One Saw Coming
Source: Realtor.com What a difference a year makes. In November 2018, higher mortgage rates and increasing inventory characterized the U.S. housing market. This November, the number of homes for sale fell nearly 10 percent year-over-year in a market where low interest rates are spurring increased demand, according to the November 2019 Housing Trends report released today by realtor.com®. “As […]
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Obituary for Evelyn E. (Rego) Spiratos
Evelyn E. Spiratos, 80, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away at John Clarke Nursing Center on December 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of George A. Spiratos.Evelyn, known as “Evie” by her family and friends, was born on June 9, 1939 in Newport, RI to the late Gabriel Rego and […]
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Obituary for Winifred “Mickey” Suzanne Hall
Little Compton, RI —Winifred Suzanne “Mickey” (Graff) Hall, a long-time resident of Little Compton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday the 4th of December at Newport Hospital. Born May 9, 1935 in Philadelphia she grew up in Springfield, Delaware County, PA. She was the daughter of Edwin Wesley Graff and May Sophia (Wacker) […]
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Obituary for Bernard D. “Bernie” Mazza Jr.
Bernard “Bernie” D. Mazza Jr., 74, of Middletown, RI passed away with his loving family by his side on December 6, 2019. Bernie was born in Fall River, MA to Bernard Mazza Sr. and Elva Stark Mazza on November 16, 1945. He married the love of his life Katharine “Sue” Mahoney on June 6, 1970 in […]
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Third Annual Newport Wellness Week returns January 18-25
Newport Wellness Week returns January 18-25, 2020 with a robust roster of events, special offers and deals throughout Newport and Bristol Counties dedicated to mental and spiritual well-being. The week’s signature event, the Wellness Marketplace, takes place inside the Newport Marriott Atrium on Sunday, January 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Marketplace is ideally suited […]