Obituaries

Edward F. Kirwin, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 1, 2023 in Newport. He was the husband of JoAnne (Glynn) Kirwin. Ed retired from the Middletown Fire Department as the last Deputy Fire Chief in the department and served the town of Middletown, rising through the ranks, for over 30 years. Ed was […]

Lisa Bailey Stedford passed away at home on Monday, May 29, 2023. Lisa was the daughter of Mary (Griffin) Bailey of Newport and the late Raymond W. Bailey Sr. She was the wife of the late Christopher A Stedford, and mother of the late Shantel Bailey. Lisa worked in the hospitality industry for over 25 […]

Laurene D. Weeden, 62, of Newport, RI, passed away on May 24, 2023 in Newport surrounded by her loving family. Laurene was born in Newport, she was the sixth child, the last girl out of thirteen born to Lorraine (Harden) Weeden on January 8, 1961. She enjoyed singing, doing karaoke, dancing, socializing, and entertaining her […]

Marguerite Sloan (Dolly) Bailey, 95, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on May 18, 2023 in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dolly was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to James and Marguerite Sloan on March 21, 1928. She attended high school at Elmhurst Academy, Convent of the Sacred Heart, and graduated in 1947. She went on to earn […]

Newport, RI -Leonard Francis Bucci, 74, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on May 20, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on September 25, 1948, He was the son of Augustine Bucci and Laura (Vieira) Toppa. Lenny graduated from Portsmouth High School where he excelled in football. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force. He […]

Joseph E. Bashour, age 86, of Aquidneck Drive, Middletown, Rhode Island, passed from the beloved arms of Dorothy Hyder-Lane to the waiting arms of his Lord and eternal rest on May 21, 2023. Born in Highland Park, Michigan on March 10, 1937, he was the son of immigrants Jacob and Eugenié Bashour. Surviving are his […]

Edward Michael Gilletly, “Gitley” of Warren, RI passed away peacefully in Newport Hospital on May 8, 2023, surrounded by friends and family. Born October 13, 1965, in Ohio, he was the son of the late Patricia (Cahill) and Robert Park. Edward is survived by his son, Edward “Mike” Baccari, his sister, Joslynn Park, brothers Daniel […]

Judith Marjory (Page) Paul died on May 13th at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was 96. A beloved mum and grandmother, word game aficionado, formidable badminton champion, and former antiques store owner, Judy was genuinely sweet, truly kind, and always saw the very best in everyone. 
She was born in 1926 in Scarsdale, NY. […]

Francis A. Souza, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away on May 20, 2023. He was the loving husband of Kathleen C. (Warner) Souza for 63 years. Born in Middletown, RI, he was the son of the late Manuel P. and Margaret (Ferris) Souza. Francis had a 37-year career at Raytheon in Portsmouth, RI. He also […]

James Richard “Jim” Tobin, 76, of Jamestown, RI died Monday May 22, 2023 at the Providence Veterans Hospital. He was the loving husband of Lizbeth “Libby” Tobin for 53 years of marriage. Born and raised in Newport, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Kennedy) Tobin. Jim graduated from De La Salle […]

Elizabeth J Dees died peacefully on April 30th, 2023, at the age of 87, after a short illness, with her two children at her side. Betsy, as she was called, had a long life, well lived, beloved by her family and a valued friend to many, both nearby and from afar. Betsy spread cheer wherever […]

Kathleen Luana Cherenzia, 62, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Kathleen, known as Luana, was born on June 28, 1961, in Bunkerhill, IN to the late Louise Chung Sel Lime (known as Tutu) and Augustus Lime. […]

Anthony Brian Kirmil, 71, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband to the love of his life, Sue, for over 48 years. He was the absolute best dad one could ask for to his children Aimee (Kirmil) Lyden and her husband Jason of Walpole, […]

CDR Saverio De Ruggiero, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 87, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, RI, passed away on May 13, 2023, in Newport Hospital. Saverio De Ruggiero was born on September 12, 1935, in Yonkers, NY, the son of the late Saverio and Anna (DiDavide) De Ruggiero. He attended St. Louis University and received his […]

Portsmouth, RI – Anne Jenkins, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island and Port Charlotte, Florida, died on May 15, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was the wife of Thomas Jenkins. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Born in Newport, RI on February 25, 1950, she was the the daughter […]

Kimberly Riley Portsmouth, RI – Kimberly Riley, 52, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly at home on May 10, 2023.She was the wife of Sean Riley. Born in Newport, RI on September 6, 1970, she was the daughter of Richard and Barbara (Oakley) Reed. Kimberly graduated from Rogers High School with the class of ’88. […]

Roy Peter McPoland Jr., 94, died on May 13, 2023, at the Village House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Newport. Born in Newport on January 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Roy Peter McPoland Sr. and Julia (Curran) McPoland. He was the husband of the late Eleanor (Corcoran) McPoland. Roy was a […]

Roy McGowan, 55, of Portsmouth, RI, devoted husband of ToniLyn (Salvador) McGowan since their marriage in 1995, died at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 after a valiant battle against cholangiocarcinoma. Born in Newport, RI, in 1967, he was the son of Jean (Thurston) McGowan and the late George McGowan. […]

Tom was born in Washington, D.C. on September 19, 1987, the son of William and Donna (Coghlan) Donovan also of Arlington and Newport, Rhode Island. The fourth of seven children, Tom grew up in Arlington, spending many summer vacations in Newport, R.I., where his father and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins trace their roots back […]

Kevin J. Garcia, 61, of Newport, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2023 Born in Newport, he was the son of Joseph and Patricia (Sullivan) Garcia ofMiddletown. Kevin retired in 2017 from the Newport Fire Department attaining the rank of Captain of fire prevention.He had previously worked as a mechanic for the Middletown […]

Portsmouth, RI John Costa Martin Jr, 88, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023. Mr. Martin was born at home, Greene’s Lane in Middletown, R.I., on October 9, 1934. He was the oldest of four children to John and Irene (Depoint) Martin. John married Roseanne Ellen Davis on September 3, 1966, at St. Anthony’s Church, […]

Robert Terrence “Terry” Galvin, 75, passed away May 1, 2023, at The Royal Middletown Nursing Center in Middletown, RI. He was born in Newport, RI on February 6, 1948, to John and Lucille (Ryan) Galvin. He graduated with honors from De La Salle Academy where he excelled as a student and athlete. He also attended […]