Linda H. Sheehan, a woman of incredible taste, iconic style, and devotion to her family, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, February 22, 2026. She carried herself with grace in every season of life. Linda entered the world on November 5, 1948, in Newport, RI, the cherished daughter of the late Henry and […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Maximilian Ringseisen
Maximilian Ringseisen, 44, of Newport, RI, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Middletown, RI. Maximilian was born in Madison, Ohio, to Jean-Charles Maximilian Ringseisen and Margaret “Maggie” Hayes on November 11, 1981. He grew up in Old Orchard Beach, ME, and attended both Old Orchard Beach High School and Rogers High School in Newport. […]
Obituary: Carol Ann Stewart
Carol Ann Stewart (Volpone), 77, of Newport, RI passed away on January 18th, 2026. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, and as a military child moved until settling in Rhode Island shortly after high school. Carol remained a “Jersey Girl” at heart. Carol dedicated 42 years as an Education Technician at the Naval War […]
Obituary: Constance Marie Brown
Constance “Connie” Marie Kenney Nelson-Brown, 93, passed away on March 11th, 2026 at Brookdale South Bay in South Kingstown, RI, following a brief illness. Born in Salem, MA, and raised in Ocean Grove in Swansea, Connie later spent the rest of her life on Aquidneck Island.Early on Connie worked for famed mid century modern furniture designer Harvey […]
Obituary: Paraskevi Mandros
Paraskevi “Voula” Mandros, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the beloved heart of her family’s home, passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of faith, resilience, and unconditional love. Voula was born in the mountains of Greece in the small village of Lia. Her childhood was shaped by the challenges of growing up during […]
Obituary: Francis Cardoza
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Francis “Frank” “Duke” Cardoza, beloved husband, friend, and dedicated community member, who left this world on March 3, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 30, 1938, Francis lived a life rich with experience, service, and love. Francis proudly served his country […]
Obituary: Beverly T. Mack
Beverly T. Mack (Cdr., USN, Ret.) of Portsmouth, RI, attained her heavenly home on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Middletown, RI. Born June 7, 1931, in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Lister and Carmen Mack. She was a graduate of the Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing at St. John’s University, […]
Obituary: Dr. David William Brown
Dr. David William Brown, MA, PhD of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 9, 2026, at 94, having lived a good, long life dedicated to education, agriculture, conservation and service. Dave Brown grew up on farms and apple orchards in Connecticut and Rhode Island during the Great Depression and World War II. Stories about the […]
Obituary: Daniel Joseph Shea
Daniel Joseph Shea, Jr., 90, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on March 5, 2026. Born in Newport, RI on February 27, 1936, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mary (Teahan) Shea. He was widowed by his first wife of 25 years, Helen (Toomey) Shea, and recently widowed again in August 2025 by […]
Obituary: Jeremy Alan Plotkin
Jeremy Alan “Jed” Plotkin, age 50, of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on February 27, 2026, after complications related to dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant. Born and raised in Newport, Jed was a graduate of Portsmouth Abbey School and went on to earn his degree with honors from Salve […]
Obituary: Joseph Angelo Belli
Joseph Angelo Belli of Middletown, RI, died on March 3, 2026. He was the loving husband of Mary Cecilia (Moitozo) Belli. Born in New Bedford, MA on September 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Joaquin) Belli. Mr. Belli was a graduate of Fairhaven, Ma. schools. He entered the US […]
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Nass
Elizabeth Ann Nass, 72, a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, passed away peacefully in her Portsmouth, RI home in presence of family. Born in Newport, RI on November 26, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. Nass and the late Barbara (Whitford) Nass. She leaves her beloved son, James R. Nass of […]
Obituary: Jonathan Hilton Cooper
Jonathan Cooper, 58, of Newport, RI, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in Stowe, Vermont while on a ski weekend with his wife and eldest daughter on February 28th, 2026. He was born in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England in 1967 to Hilton and Eileen Cooper. He got a love of the outdoors from […]
Obituary: Nancy Warwick Tarlton
Nancy Warwick Tarlton was born April 9, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in Merion Station, PA. She was the daughter of the late Paul Reynolds Warwick and Sallie Hill Warwick and the sister of the late Paul Reynolds Warwick Jr. While a student at Friends Central High School, she played high school basketball, […]
Obituary: Robert Brennan
Robert ¨Bobby¨ Brennan, 82, of Middletown, passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026, at Village House in Newport. A loving father, grandpa, uncle, brother, son, friend, and neighbor, he was the husband of the late Judy (White) Brennan. Born July 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rose (Meehan) Brennan. Born […]
Obituary: Frederick William Brown
Frederick William Brown, 78, of Jamestown passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, Fred shared 55 loving years with his wife, Linda (Daum) Brown, whom he met while both were students at the University of Rhode Island. Born February 7, 1948, in Newport, Fred attended Rogers High School, […]
Obituary: Therese Marie Croteau
Therese Croteau 95, of Newport, died peacefully on February 22, 2026 at Saint Clare Home in Newport. Born on June 14, 1930 to Daniel A. Sullivan and Margaret (Shea) Sullivan of Newport, she was predeceased by her husband of 19 years, John N. Croteau of Providence. She also was predeceased by her brothers, Vincent Sullivan, […]
Obituary: Mary Jane Glynn
Mary Jane (Barry) Glynn, known to all who loved her simply as Jane, 87, of Middletown, RI, formerly of North Andover, MA, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 29, 1938, in Haverhill, MA, she was the cherished daughter of Elaine (Madigan) Barry and Edward T. Barry. […]
Obituary: Susan Mary Hopf
Susan Mary Hopf, 61, of Newport, RI, passed away at Newport Hospital on February 24, with her sister, Catherine, at her side, after a six year courageous and brave fight with cancer.Susan was born on March 31, 1964 in Newport-the daughter of Audrey and John Hopf. She graduated from Rogers High School and went on […]
Obituary: Lewis E. Gordon
Lewis E. Gordon, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born in Hackensack, NJ on September 30, 1937, he was the beloved son of the late Lewis Walter and Elizabeth (Holzlein) Gordon. Upon graduation from high school at age 17, Lew enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served for 20 […]
Obituary: Douglas Edward Silvia
Douglas E. Silvia, 90, of Portsmouth, RI, died on February 20, 2026 after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Peary) Silvia. Born in Portsmouth, RI on April 10, 1935, He was the youngest of nine children to Joseph and Mary Silvia. As a very young man he began a […]
Obituary: James E. Garman
James Edward Garman of Portsmouth, Rhode Island died Sunday, February 22 at the age of 87 after a long and courageous battle with Congestive Heart Failure and Kidney Disease. Jim was a teacher and coach at Portsmouth Abbey, a veteran of the United States Navy, and first and foremost, a passionate advocate for the history […]
Obituary: James Seigler Jr
James Byrnes Seigler, Jr., 95, of Middletown and formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at The Royal Middletown, comforted by his beloved canine companion, Steve. Born on December 11, 1930, in Augusta, Georgia, Jim was the son of James Byrnes Seigler and Eula Mildred (Blount) Seigler. Jim was married for […]
Obituary: Vivian J. Viti
Vivian J. Viti, 81, of Newport, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home in Newport, RI. She was born in Newport on October 7, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Dominic L. Pennachi and Jeannette Clement Pennachi. Vivian was a one-of-a-kind mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had an amazing eye […]
Obituary: P. Michael Murphy
P. Michael Murphy of Middletown, RI – best known as Murph – passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Leslie (Tessier), his sons Kyle (Jeanne-Marie), Camden (Amanda) and the joys of his life; granddaughter Nova Jane and […]
