Carole (Majure) Anderson of Bristol, RI., passed on July 30th, 2025 at 87. Born November 11, 1937, in Galveston, TX, Carole attended Lamar High School in Houston and received her BA from the University of Texas in Austin. Preceded in death by parents Ray M. and Catherine (Anderson) Majure, and sister and brother-in-law Mary Catherine and […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Jane Wilbur
Jane Carol (Cardoza) WilburMiddletown, RI – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jane Carol Wilbur, 78, who left us peacefully on August 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Franklin Wilbur, who passed away in 2022.Born on July 8, 1947, in Newport, RI, Jane was a shining light in […]
Obituary: Beatrice Cabral
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beatrice Cabral, who left us peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on February 27, 1943, in Fall River, MA, Beatrice lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished moments, ultimately making her home in Newport, RI.Beatrice dedicated herself […]
Obituary: James Cottrell
James Henry Cottrell, born on August 24, 1949, in Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home in Tiverton, Rhode Island, on August 6, 2025. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a respected member of his community.James, known affectionately to his loved ones as “Jim,” dedicated his life to serving […]
Obituary: Ronald Sutherland
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming… WOW, WHAT A RIDE!” – Hunter S. Thompson Ronald A. Sutherland (Ron), 79, of Fairhaven, […]
Obituary: Steven Hall
Steven R. Hall, 39, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on August 4, 2025 in Boston after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, NY on August 28, 1985, he gew up in Auburn, NY. As a military family, they moved a few times, and he spent several years in the Chicago area then moved to Newport, […]
Obituary: Arlene Patricia Dovel
Arlene Patricia Callahan Dovel, 86 of Southport, NC passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025. She was born in Newport, RI on August 19, 1941 to Richard and Virginia (Thornton) Callahan and grew up there with her sister, Betty. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1959 and went on to study at Katherine Gibbs […]
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. […]
Obituary: John Weishaupt
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Richard Weishaupt, age 74, on August 3, 2025. Born on February 23, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend whose life touched the hearts of many. John was studious, he earned an MBA from Wayne State University […]
Obituary: Joan Kendall
Joan Theresa Kendall, 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Kendall. Born on September 19, 1931, in Norwalk, Connecticut, Joan was the daughter of the late William and Christine (Eek) Horvath. Joan was an incredibly outgoing and engaging woman. She […]
Obituary: Chris “Mad One” “Mad1Had2” Walker
Christian Aaron Walker, of Newport, known to many as “Chris”, “Mad One”, or “Mad1Had2” passed away after an extended heart illness on July 23, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on February 16, 1978, in Newport, RI to Carol Ann Walker and Daniel T. Buckles. Chris arrived a week after the Blizzard of 1978. […]
Obituary: Leonard Silvia
Leonard Silvia, 81, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Prudence Silvia. Born in Fall River, MA on June 21, 1944, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Soares) Silvia. Leonard grew up in Portsmouth and graduated from Rogers High School in […]
Obituary: Margery A. Cousens
Margery Ann (Poole) Cousens, 88, of Middletown, passed away on July 18, 2025. She was the wife of the late Denys Cousens. Margery, also lovingly known by her nickname Polly, was born on November 21,1936 in Coventry, England. She spent her childhood years growing up in Meriden, England with her parents, Sarah and Victor Poole, […]
Obituary: Barry Murphy
Barry Murphy, Lt. Col. USMC (Ret.), age 87, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Middletown, Rhode Island. Born on July 15, 1938, in Winchester, MA, Barry graduated from Boston College and joined the Marine Corps in 1960. After a Marine Corps career spanning 22 years, Barry moved with his family to Middletown, RI where […]
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 […]
Obituary: Dolores Santos-Coull
Dolores (Evans) Santos-Coull’s body and mind peacefully joined our Heavenly Father on July 24, 2025, at the age of 93. Born to Michael and Anna (Tomchick) Evans, Dolores was raised with a strong sense of faith, family, and resilience. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, her brother Donald Evans, and two cherished husbands-James B. Santos, whom […]
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 […]
Obituary: Gregory Beaucage
Gregory Beaucage was a great many things to a great many people. The scope would be impossible to cover, but what can we do but try? A scientist known around the world and a teacher loved by so many of his students. World traveler, aid worker, frequent player (and occasional winner) of Spades. A ferocious […]
Obituary: Richard Walz
Richard R. Walz, Jr., 89, of Swansea, Massachusetts, died on July 29, 2025. He was the husband of Theresa (Liberty) Walz. Born in Holyoke, MA, on March 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Richard R. Walz and Ana (DiVirgilio) Walz.Richard grew up in Western Mass and entered the US Navy in 1954 as […]
Obituary: Doris A. Sullivan
Doris Anne Sullivan, lovingly known to many as “Mamma D”, passed away peacefully in the late morning of Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, after a months-long struggle with heart complications. She was 77. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, life partner, and cherished friend, Doris’s heart both literal and symbolic was her compass. […]
Obituary: Joseph Jennings
Joseph Milton Jennings of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 67, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in East Chicago, Indiana, Joe was the beloved son of the late Leroy and Carmelita (Knight) Jennings. He was raised in Hammond, […]
Obituary: Ann Marie DiSalvo
Ann Marie DiSalvo, 70, passed away at home in Middletown RI on July 22, 2025. Born in Fall River MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Lydia (Nunes) DiSalvo. Raised in Warren RI, Ann Marie had a love for travel, where she created cherished memories with family and friends. Whether it was […]
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 […]
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 […]
Obituary: Patricia Wayland
Patricia Wayland, age 87, formerly of Bristol and Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Patricia was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Whalen of Watertown, NY. She was the sister of one loving brother, Edward F. Whalen, now deceased of Rochester, NY. Patricia is survived by three children, Michael […]
