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 […]
Obituaries
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 […]
Obituary: Joseph Timothy Riley
Joseph T. Riley, 66, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2026. He was the loving husband of Jennifer (Dunbar) Riley and loving father of Joseph T. Riley Jr. Born in Newport, RI on June 9, 1959, He was the son of the late John Coughlin and Mary Corinne […]
Obituary: Chris A. Pimentel
Chris A. Pimentel of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the age of 73, surrounded by his family. He was the faithful husband of Christine (Brown) Pimentel for 47 years. Chris was born in Newport, RI to the late Alfred and Mary Pimentel on February 12, 1953. He […]
Obituary: Maria Evarista Pereira
Maria Evarista Pereira, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on February 19, 2026. She was the wife of the late Manuel I. Pereira. Born in Faial, Azores on September 17, 1938, She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Evarista (Mourais) Neves. She moved to Rhode Island in 1967 with 3 young children. She […]
Obituary: Frederick Allen Arruda
Frederick Allen Arruda, a beloved family man and esteemed community member, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1956, and lived a life full of love, laughter, and joy, surrounded by the family that meant everything to him. Fred will be remembered as a devoted husband to his wife, Maureen, […]
Obituary: Jacqueline Feeney Hole
Jacqueline Feeney Hole, 81 of Newport, RI died on February 17, 2026 at Village House in Newport surrounded by her greatest legacy, her family. Born on June 11, 1944 in Newport, RI. She was the daughter of the late John “Jack” Feeney and Edna Hanson Feeney. She was a 1962 graduate of Rogers High School, […]
Obituary: Linda Darlene Mroz
On February 15, 2026, Linda D. Mroz died in her home with her husband and daughters at her side. She was 82 years old, and in those years, found many joys that sustained her when rougher times arose. Linda was born in Sterling Connecticut to Theresa and Winfred Hawes on November 8, 1943. Her siblings […]
Obituary: Rosalie Ann Connell
Rosalie Ann Connell (Beebe), a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at John Clarke Nursing Home on February 14th, 2026. She was 87 years old. She was the wife of the late Philip Connell. They were married for 66 years. Born on March 4th, 1938 in Newport, Rhode Island, she was […]
Obituary: Juana Porcioncula Abua
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juana Porcioncula Abua, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us on February 3, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on May 18, 1937, in San Juan, Kalayaan Laguna, Philippines, Juana lived a rich and vibrant life that touched many.As a devoted […]
Obituary: Frances L. Benevides
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Frances L. Benevides, who left us peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on June 14, 1944, in Newport, Rhode Island, Frances lived a life filled with warmth, love, and dedication to her family and community. As a proud graduate […]
Obituary: Edward W. Macdonald
Edward Wolford Macdonald passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a battle with cancer on February 6th, 2026. Born April 26th 1938 to Edward and Ann (Hosie) Macdonald who were both born in Scotland on the Isle of Skye, making Ed a 1st generation in Pennsylvania, PA. His father passed away before […]
Obituary: Adriana “Trevor” Carvalho
Adriana “Trevor” Carvalho passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 18. Born on June 8, 2007, Trevor was one of a kind – creative, funny, deeply caring, and full of personality. He leaves behind a space that can never be filled and a lifetime of stories that will always be told with […]
Obituary: Michele Bernard Barragan
Lieutenant Colonel Michele Bernard Barragan, U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.), 75, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by love. Born in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, to Raymond and Josephine Bernard, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island, Michele carried with her a deep sense of faith, service, and devotion to family […]
Obituary: Maureen C. (Shea) Greichen
Maureen C. (Shea) Greichen of Newport passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, Jack Greichen, and her family. She and Jack would have celebrated 72 years of marriage on February 22nd. Born in Newport on March 10, 1931, Maureen was the eldest child of the late Daniel and […]
Obituary: Daniel Lee Mulligan
With heavy hearts but joyful spirits, we announce the passing of our beloved Daniel Lee Mulligan, who passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. Born on May 22, 1950, in Charleston, SC, to Domenic Mulligan and Lulu Allston Mulligan, Daniel’s vibrant life was celebrated by all who knew him.Daniel was a proud veteran who began […]
Obituary: Finton Wallace II
Finton Wallace II, 83, of Newport, RI, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Newport Hospital. Born in Hartford, CT, he was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Susan (Dwyer) Wallace; his parents, J. Finton Wallace and Ellen (Connolly) Wallace; and his brother-in-law, Eugene Johnson. He is survived by his son, James Finton Wallace […]
Obituary: Larry E. Ryan
Larry E. Ryan February 16, 1938 – February 4, 2026 Larry E. Ryan, formerly of Union WA and most recently of Tiverton, RI, passed away on February 4, 2026, just days before his 88th birthday. Born in Deadwood, South Dakota, on February 16, 1938, Larry grew up with a strong sense of adventure, discipline, and […]
Obituary: Audrey Denton
Audrey (Johnson) Denton, 81, of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on February 6, 2026, after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Peter Denton. Born in New Haven on May 7, 1944, and raised in Cheshire Connecticut, she was the only child of the late Helen and Ted Johnson. She grew up surrounded […]
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Sawyer
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Sawyer, known affectionately as Liz, who left us on February 9, 2026, at the age of 63. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Liz spent her life in the beautiful Ocean State, making her home in Middletown, where she cherished the simple joys […]
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Silvia
Mary E. “Betty” Silvia, 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 8, 2026. Born and raised in Middletown, RI, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Mary (Souza) Ferreira. Betty grew up in Middletown, Rhode Island, where she attended school and started her working career as […]
