It is with heavy hearts yet a spirit of celebration that we announce the passing of Robert Lima, who departed this world on June 2, 2026, just days shy of his 84th birthday. A beloved resident of Newport, Rhode Island, Robert was not only a cherished brother, uncle, and friend but also a talented artist […]
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Obituary: Maria Bella Benevides
Maria (Bella) Mello Benevides, wife of the late Manuel Benevides, daughter of the late Deolina Mello Alvarnas and Joseph Mello, and step-daughter of Joseph Alvarnas, passed away on June 1, 2026.Maria was the mother of the late Manuel (Benny) Benevides and sister of the late Daniel Alvarnas and Mary Raphosa.She leaves behind her daughter Debra […]
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Obituary: Joseph Albert Cirillo
Joseph A. Cirillo, 86, of 7 Samson Lane, Middletown, passed away on May 25 at Newport Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband for almost 30 years of Charlene A. (Rose) Cirillo and the son of the late Vincenza and Umberto Cirillo. A resident of Middletown, Joe grew up on Federal Hill and […]
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Obituary: Jonathan “Jon” Dillworth
Jonathan “Jon” Dillworth, of Middletown, RI, passed away on May 27, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 1, 1949, in Winston-Salem, NC, Jon was raised in Middletown, RI, where he graduated from Middletown High School and spent nearly his entire life. He became a familiar face and friend to many throughout the […]
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Obituary: Philomena Delehanty
Philomena (Phyllis) Delehanty, 92, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Delehanty, Jr., with whom she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. Born in County Monaghan, Ireland, on January 9, 1934, she was the daughter of Peter and Margaret (Carr) McKenna. As […]
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Obituary: Hope Elizabeth Perkins
It is with family heavy hearts as well as caregivers love that we announce the peaceful passing at home of Hope Elizabeth Perkins, in Newport, RI on May 18, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1945. She was eighty years of age and the fourth of eight children. She was deeply loved by family […]
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Obituary: Margaret O. Lima
Margaret O. Lima, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She was born Margarida Natalia Fortuna de Oliveira on October 23, 1937 in Fajã de Baixo, São Miguel, Azores. She was the daughter of the late Luiz Braz and Maria Conceicao (Fortuna) Oliveira, and the wife of the late […]
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Obituary: Kenneth Edward Wagner
Captain Kenneth E. Wagner (USCG Ret.), age 86, passed away on May 16, 2026 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anne B. (Goodwin) Wagner, also of Portsmouth, RI, and daughters Karen B. Anderson (Bar Harbor, ME) and Gail H. Wagner (Swansea, MA), as well as grandchildren, nieces and […]
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Obituary: June L. Kurtz
June L. Kurtz, 81, recently of Newport, RI, and formerly of Los Angeles, CA, died on May 23, 2026. She was the mother of Matt Yates of Portsmouth. Born in Los Angeles, CA on June 28, 1944, she was the daughter of the late John and Sosie (Stenian) Beylerian. She grew up in the Los […]
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Obituary: Thomas R. Nasser
Thomas R. Nasser, a legacy-leaving Islander, passed away on May 18, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on September 16, 1945, in Newport, Tom grew up in the 5th Ward on Extension Street. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he dedicated 40 years of his […]
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Obituary: Thomas L. Martin
Thomas Lawrence Martin passed and returned home to our Lord on May 25, 2026 to be with his parents and siblings after a long joyful life at the age of 98. He was born June 1, 1927 in Newport, Rhode Island to Dr. Henry A. Martin and Anna (Maloney) Martin. Besides his parents, he is […]
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Obituary: Burt D. Cross
Burt Douglas Cross, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, in Tiverton, Rhode Island, leaving behind a profound legacy of devotion to family. Born on February 2, 1939, to parents Jack and Peggy Cross, Burt was shaped early by his father’s intellectual curiosity and his mother’s kindness and grace. A graduate of Teaneck High […]
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Obituary: Eleanor R. Good
Ellie was born November 7, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Calbraith Bourne Perry and Marie Léa Nicholson Perry. She was a registered nurse, and a graduate of Trusdale Hospital. She worked for numerous agencies and hospitals in IN, PA, OH, WV and RI. She loved caring for people and found her greatest gift […]
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Obituary: Lawrence Rebello
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Rebello, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on October 27, 1942, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the late Lawrence and Henrietta Rebello, Lawrence found his way to Portsmouth, Rhode […]
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Obituary: Theresa A. Lacerda
Theresa A. (Laranjo) Lacerda, 89, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on May 23, 2026. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Lacerda. Born in Newport on July 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Medeiros) Laranjo. Theresa started her career at Walsh Brothers in Newport, […]
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Obituary: Joan Beachnau
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Beachnau, beloved wife, mother, and friend. Joan was born on February 7, 1953, and departed this world peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island, at the age of 73. Joan touched the lives of many with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering […]
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Obituary: John Regan
John “Jack” Regan, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 21 with his family by his side. Born on Christmas Day in 1940 in Waltham, MA, Jack never missed an opportunity to remind people he was “the second coming.” He was raised in Newton, MA, to Irish immigrants, Timothy and Katherine (King) Regan. […]
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Obituary: Robert G. Martley Jr.
Robert G. Martley, Jr., 64, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Celeste, and daughters, Collette and Suzanne, by his side on Saturday, May 23, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with ALS. Bob wasn’t just the life of the party; he was the party. He made friends everywhere he went and […]
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Obituary: Elliott Marshall
Elliott Marshall, 60, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on May 20, 2026 after a brief illness. Born in Newport, RI on April 16, 1966, He was the son of Elliott and Dora (Bennett) Marshall of Portsmouth. Elliott grew up knowing that working hard was the way to earn the respect of his family and friends. […]
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Obituary: Michael Lee Jones
Michael L. Jones, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on September 29, 1960, at Newport Naval Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island, Michael was the son of the late Carol A. (Conroy) Rodrigues. Raised in Middletown, Michael attended Middletown High School soon after he devoted much of his life […]
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Obituary: Patricia Kirby
Patricia (Patsy) Kirby, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island, in her 94th year, peacefully at home in Churchtown, Dublin, Ireland, surrounded by her husband of 66 years, Patrick, and loving family. Born in Cork and raised in Drumcondra, Dublin, Patsy was employed in the Central Bank of Ireland and active in the Dublin Grand Opera Society […]
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Obituary: John James Kenny
Dr. John James Kenny, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Susan L. Kenny (Shaw, Revens); devoted father of John David Kenny and his wife, Mindy Walls; proud grandfather of Josiah James Merlin Kenny; loving brother of Joan F. Kenny and Patricia A. Kenny; and brother […]
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Obituary: Stanley Wayne Russell Sears
Stanley W. R. Sears passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, with his daughters by his side. He was 85. Born on April 17, 1941 in Newport, RI to Charles E. Sears and Mary T. Nunes, Stanley was raised in a large family alongside his late siblings: Chuck, Shirley, Phyliss, Roger, Ronnie, and Gary. He […]
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Obituary: Jeffrey Scott Adams
Jeffrey Scott Adams, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died at his home, surrounded by his family on May 19, 2026. He was the loving husband of Mary (Mock) Adams. Born in Fall River, MA on June 12, 1952, He was the son of the late Franklin and Lois (Davis) Adams. Jeff grew up in Somerset […]
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Obituary: Lawson T. Christopher Jr.
Lawson lived life entirely on his own terms loudly, unapologetically, and with stories that could fill a lifetime. A well-known cab driver and part of the fabric of lower Broadway, he became a staple of the Newport community and a legend in his own right. He was a complicated, charismatic man whose presence left a […]