Obituaries

Rita (Boffi) Woidyla, 93, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on March 7, 2022. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Woidyla. She was the daughter of the late Gaetano Boffi and Philomena (DelBuono) Boffi. She is also predeceased by her brother Edward J. Boffi and her sister Antoinette Boffi Spinosa. She was born […]

David Hartt Mattson, 79, long-time resident of Middletown, passed away at his home on March 11, 2022. David was born in Ishpeming, MI to Eino and Ruth (Servio) Mattson. He was the husband of the late Antonia (Sanchez) Mattson and the father of the late Alicia Sanchez Blanco. At Negaunee High School in Michigan, David […]

Donna M. (Davis) Marley, 63, of Middletown, passed away on March 11, 2022 atNewport Hospital, surrounded by her family. Donna was born in Newport to thelate Joseph and Juliette (Levada) Davis of Middletown R.I. She was the wife of thelate William C. Marley. Donna worked at Tommy’s Diner in her earlier years and then went […]

Beverly Towle Hall, 83, of Portsmouth, passed away March 10, 2022. She was born in Worcester, MA, November 9, 1938 to the late Kenneth W. Towle and Gwendolyn Dawley Towle. Beverly spent the better part of her life living on Aquidneck Island. She graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, before attending the University of […]

Earl Nathan Smith III, an assistant Dean at the University of Rhode Island and champion of multicultural education, died peacefully at his home in Newport, on the evening of March 1, 2022 with his family by his side. He was 55. Born in Newport, he is survived by his parents, Yvonne (Alexander) Smith, of Newport, […]

Margaret M. Rosa (Peggy) 75, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away March 8,2022 peacefully at home. Margaret was born in Newport to the late Henry andAnna (Geary) Gaudet. She was the wife of Albert A. Rosa to whom she wasmarried to for 56 years. Albert was not only Peggy’s high school sweetheart, hewas the love […]

Frances E. Kelleher, 79, of Bradford, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022 at Apple Rehab Clipper. A strong woman, she beat several bouts of cancer and finally succumbed to end stage Parkinson’s disease. She was the wife of the late William F. Kelleher Sr with 50 years together. Frances was born in […]

Abundio Bernal “Jun” Sanchez Jr., 84, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 28, 2022, in Middletown, RI. Jun was born in Cavite City, Philippines to Abundio Sanchez and Nenita Bernal on March 28, 1937. He was in the Navy for 22 years and when he retired, worked for the US Postal Service. He enjoyed fishing with his sons and friends and had done so […]

Maurice Wilfred Warren, 77, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on March 3, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side.He was married to Deare (Skurnit) Warren. Maurice was born in Newport, RI to the late Bill and Maxine (Borden) Hammond.Maurice was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the Army. Maurice was […]

Frank J Medeiros, 81, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on January 24, 2022 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia (Logan) Medeiros, they were married for 49 years. Frank was born March 29, 1940, in Newport to John and Mary (Machado) Medeiros. He grew up in Portsmouth, was a regular at Green […]

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jeffrey “Moose” Gerlach announces his passing on March 1, 2022, at the age of 71. Born in Glens Falls, NY, on July 23, 1950, Jeff was the son of the late Russell and Marjorie (Banville) Gerlach. He was a graduate of South Glens Falls High School […]

Matthew R. Poniatowski, 60, passed away recently in Warren, RI. He was the son of Robert and Helen (Mello) Poniatowski of Portsmouth, RI. He is survived by his daughter, Amy Almanzar and her husband Luis of San Antonio, TX, his siblings, Lisa Easley and her husband Tom of Sherborn, MA, Mark and his wife Kari […]

Beloved husband and doting stepfather Ian Robinson, age 58, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on February 21, 2022. He leaves behind his grieving family, his wife Michele Kelly-Robinson, his stepson Michael Kelly, his mother Ann Robinson, sister Deborah Brown, brother-in-law Alan, niece Jasmine, and nephew Kieran of the U.K., and many, many friends all over […]

Timothy J. Reed, 73, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 24, 2022. Tim was born in Brockton, MA to the late Robert and Frances (Patterson) Reed. He was the loving husband of Wanda L. (Wessman) Reed for 44 years. He was in the Rogers High School Class of ’66 and attended Bristol Community College. […]

Leslie Earl Sanborn, 78, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on February 26, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Dorenda L. (Wedding) Sanborn for 18 years. Leslie was born in Newfield, ME, to the late Lawrence H. and Elva R. (Reed) Sanborn. Leslie enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at […]

Elizabeth Margaret (Lord) Kennedy, 103, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in Newport, R. I. Betty was the wife of the late James E. Kennedy. Born at home in Newport, R. I. on October 31, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Cook) Lord and Alfred J. Lord. After her mother’s death, her […]

Theresa A. (Martin) Wilkinson, 83, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on February 11, 2022, from Alzheimer’s. She was the wife of the late George W. Wilkinson for 40 years. Theresa (aka Terry) was born in Hartford, CT, to the late Charles and Cecelia (Gebo) Martin. Terry was attending the Hartford Hospital […]

Manuel C. Dias, 98, of Newport, World War II veteran, died peacefully athome on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Born on April 21, 1923 in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Antone and Maria (Placid) Dias. He was the husband of Mary (Nunes) Dias to whom he was married for 69years. Manny […]

Dolores Ann Spencer, 80, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on February 20, 2022, in Charlton Memorial Hospital with her family by her bedside. She was the wife of Stanley A. Spencer, Jr., for 63 years. Dolores was born in Fall River, MA to the late John J. and Lydia (Feijo) Lopes. She grew up […]

Melvin M. Holda, 81, of Portsmouth, RI and Englewood, FL passed away peacefully at his RI home with his wife and two sons at his side.  Mel, as he was known by friends and family, lost his courageous 2-year battle against lung cancer on January 22, 2022.  He is survived by his loving wife of […]

Hazel M. Hyder, age 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, joined her parents and brothers in the Kingdom of God on February 18, 2022. Hazel was born in Newport, RI to the late George and Rose (Kabbas) Hyder. Hazel graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy in 1951. At which time she took a ‘temporary’ summer job with […]

Mrs. Sonya Perry, age 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on February 17, 2022. Sonya was born in Providence, RI to Gaetano and Carmela (Gioielu) Susi. Sonya was married to John Kelly Perry, also from Providence for 70 years. Sonya and her husband loved to travel. Their travels took them to many countries, including […]

Ronald John Rakowski, 81, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Bethel, CT and Norfolk, NE, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022. Born in Norfolk, NE, on October 4, 1940, Ron lived most of his early years in Norfolk where he attended Christ Lutheran Elementary School and Norfolk H.S. Ron was the son of Richard & […]