This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Deanne passed of a non-Covid related disease in Mesa, AZ on July 26, 2020. She fought valiantly to overcome her illness but was unable to recover. Like a shooting star, she flashed across our universe and is gone. Her brilliant smile, infectious laugh, ready wit, sharp intelligence, […]
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Obituary for Joan J. White
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Joan White, age 87 of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on August 22, 2020. Joan was born in San Francisco, CA, on July 6, 1933. Her parents were Cmdr. Algernon Joyner and Alice Joyner. Joan was married to Capt. Paul White for 68 years. Joan was educated […]
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Letter To The Editor: Enough is enough … The buck stops with my election!
Enough is enough … The buck stops with my election! Isn’t it time that Portsmouth gets the new East Main Road it so rightfully deserves? Discussions and scant resolution and investments go back to the seventies, or huge investments in design, but no actual resulting construction, and many, many empty years of construction promises. They only […]
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Obituary for Jack F. Appleby, Jr.
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Jack F. Appleby, Jr., 64, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on August 19, 2020, in Providence. Jack was born on December 13, 1955, in Newport, RI, to the late Jack F. Appleby, Sr. and the late Rita D. (Lafleur) Appleby. Jack loved spending time with his […]
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Obituary for Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Sullivan
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Sullivan, 92, of Leonardtown, MD (formerly of Middletown, RI) passed away on August 20, 2020 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. She was the only child born to the late Albert Green and Elizabeth (Herbert) Green on April 11, 1928 in Newport, […]
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Obituary for Dorothy “Dottie” (Kelly) Sullivan Arruda
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Dorothy “Dottie” (Kelly) Sullivan Arruda, 86, of Portsmouth died after a brief illness on August 20, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 22, 1934, in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Vincent J. and Dorothy (Sullivan) Kelly. Dottie […]
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Obituary for Peter Gwin Patton Wright
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Peter Gwin Patton Wright, beloved husband, father and teacher passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on August 18, 2020. Peter leaves behind his wife of 59 years Betty Lou Wright, his son and daughter-in-law Jim and Alicia Wright, his daughter Krista Haskell and son-in-law Doug […]
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Obituary for Robert G. Driscoll
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Robert G. Driscoll, age 70, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on August 19, 2020 after a brief illness. Robert was born in Newport, RI to George and Eloise (Phillips) Driscoll. Bob graduated from Brown University and the University of Maine School of Law. He worked in […]
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Letter To The Editor – Mike Cullen: Calamari – OK, I’m Not Jimmy Fallon
Newport partisans are having a field day with my recent Facebook posting of a photo that mirrored the image of the black-masked RI chef holding his calamari plate. Yes, my Facebook reply — both photo and caption — was in poor taste, and I again apologize. Going forward, I’ll stick to data, analysis, policy and […]
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Obituary for Timothy K. “Tim” Casey
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Timothy K. Casey, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2020 following a long battle with mesothelioma. Born January 12, 1952 in Newport, he was a son of the late James P. and Audrey J. Casey. Tim was raised and lived much of […]
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Obituary for Keith G. Dowty
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Keith G. Dowty, born May 27, 1954, passed away on August 16, 2020, surrounded by family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Gordon E. Dowty and the late Lorraine (Dowty) Del Piano. Keith grew up in Portsmouth, RI and […]
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Obituary for Anne Stuebner Damon
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Anne Stuebner Damon died on Wednesday, August 19 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 3, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA to Erwin A. and Frances Quinn Stuebner. She lived in Glendale, PA and attended the Baldwin School. As a teenager, her family […]
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Obituary for Alice R. Wallace
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Alice R. Wallace, 62, passed August 17th in Newport Hospital due to complications from pneumonia. Born November 18, 1957, she was the daughter of Rose (Escobar) Faustino and the late Jose Faustino. Alice grew up in Middletown and resided there for most of her life. She worked […]
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93rd Conanicut Yacht Club Around the Island Race is on
By Kate Wilson Somers In a summer of social distancing, getting out on the water has been a release for many sailors. Conanicut Yacht Club’s Annual Around-the-Island Race on September 6th aims to continue to be that respite. The 93rd edition, held annually on the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, may look a little different […]
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Little Compton Historical Society: Honor the 19th Amendment with a safe outing for all ages
Little Compton, RI – The Little Compton Historical Society is pleased to present its Women’s History Project as a free indoor and outdoor exhibit suitable for the whole family. Since July, we have been welcoming small groups of up to 15 people for private, self-guided tours of the exhibits. These 90-minute appointments are offered free […]
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Op-Ed: A Bill to help cities and towns tackle climate change
By Rep. Camille Vella Wilkinson and Sen. Erin Lynch Prata As legislators from Warwick, it is our responsibility to propose policies that help our city and state address the growing impacts of climate change. That is why we have introduced legislation to establish the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resiliency fund (OSCAR) to help our cash-strapped […]
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Fort Adams Trust continues with its ‘Holding Down The Fort’ multi-tiered initiative for 2020
Newport, RI – Despite the health crisis’ impact on tourism and the overall economy, the Fort Adams Trust continues to make great strides in its summer long “Holding Down the Fort” initiative. The initiative has entailed a multi-faceted marketing communications effort that began in early May including: video production, volunteerism, donations support and the launch […]
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Ida Lewis Distance Race: A triumph in trying times
A total of 65 boats started the 2020 Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Jeanneau America on Saturday, August 15 in a building northeasterly that dished out 20-22 knots of breeze (and a few knock-down gusts) throughout most of the day and into the evening and overnight. By the time racing had finished for two offshore classes (IRC and […]
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Obituary for Dr. Gerhard Constantine Meier
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Dr. Gerhard Constantine Meier, who practiced medicine in Newport, Rhode Island, for nearly thirty years, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on August 16, 2020. He was 81 years old. Gerhard was born in Lohr am Main, Germany, to the late Alfons and Anna Meier. After graduating […]
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NUWC Division Newport supports remote STEM learning for New Bedford students
Story by Public Affairs Office / Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. — Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport’s Educational Outreach recently helped 350 public school students in New Bedford, Massachusetts, complete a summer STEM program with online courses and instruction. Because of the health and safety challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers […]
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Obituary for Timothy Scott Pasvolsky
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Timothy Scott Pasvolsky, 68 of Newport died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, August 14, 2020. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Patricia (Kunze) Pasvolsky, his daughter Jennifer (Pasvolsky) Cote, son in law Todd Cote and grandson Cameron Cote. He had a loving […]
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Obituary for Coralie Ruth Oliveira
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Coralie R. Oliveira, 74, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on August 16, 2020 at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. Coralie was born in Clinton, MA. She was the wife of Richard T. Oliveira. Coralie was an administrative assistant and government contractor for McLaughlin […]
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Obituary for Eleanor (Becker) Davis
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Eleanor (Becker) Davis, age 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home in her husband’s arms on August 13, 2020. Eleanor was born in Schenectady, NY to Gridley A. Becker and Carrie (Long) Becker. She graduated from Bryant College and remained in RI with her […]
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Obituary for Duncan M. Wilkey
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Duncan M. Wilkey Jr., 89, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on August 13, 2020. Duncan was born in Fall River, MA to the late Duncan M. Wilkey Sr. and Eliza (Hall) Wilkey. Duncan was the husband to Helen Wilkey for 63 years. Duncan grew up in Portsmouth, […]
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Obituary for William F. Faria
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. William “Billy” Faria, age 52, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on August 11, 2020. Billy was born in Fall River, MA to Francis and Norma (Fitzgerald) Faria. Billy is the husband of Sheryl (Porada) Faria. Billy graduated from PHS in 1986. He was a professional truck […]