Daniel James O’Leary, 86, of Jamestown, RI, passed away at home on July 15, 2025. He was the loving husband of Michol Bestoso O’Leary for 58 years. Dan was born on April 27, 1939, to Catherine Carroll (Drinagh, County Cork, Ireland) and Dan O’Leary (Derreen, County Clare, Ireland) at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Brooklyn, […]
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Obituary: Frederick MacDonald
Frederick A. MacDonald, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 18, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1941, to parents, Thomas and Regina (Curly) MacDonald of Boston, MA. Shortly after, his parents moved the family to Scituate, MA, fondly known as “The Irish Riviera.” He was a graduate […]
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Obituary: Shirley MacGillivray
Shirley A. MacGillivray, 91, of 9 Ocean Lawn Lane, Newport, Rhode Island, died on July 18, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Colin A. MacGillivray for 65 years. Born in Newport, RI on May 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Coughlin) Lopes. Shirley was a graduate of St. […]
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Obituary: Daniel Nevils
Daniel Joseph Nevils, 80, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. Dan was born in Providence, RI, the son of the late Daniel V. Nevils of Louisiana and Frances G. (O’Malley) Nevils of Portsmouth. He grew up in the Providence and Cranston areas and graduated from Cranston East High School. Dan married […]
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Obituary: Diane Addison
Diane M. Addison (Leighton), a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 7, 1940, in New Bedford, MA, she was the step-daughter of the late Edward Gonsalves and daughter of Rose Gonsalves. Diane […]
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Obituary: Donald Michael Tymosko
Donald Michael Tymosko, 94, of Middletown, RI formerly of Oxford, CT, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. Born in Oxford, CT on July 30, 1930, He was the beloved husband of Florence Bernice Tymosko for 68 wonderful years. Their marriage was a true partnership, grounded in love, laughter, and mutual respect. Don is survived […]
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Obituary: James Kalif
James Mitchell Kalif (‘Jim’) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12 at 85 years old. Jim was born on February 16, 1940, in Fall River, Massachusetts to Mitchell and Josephine Kalif. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and met his wife, Patricia (Quickfall) Kalif during his service in England. They […]
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Obituary: Virginia Eagan
Virginia C. Eagan, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1937 to Nicola and Donata Calitri in Providence, RI. She is survived by her daughter Virginia E. Curtis and her husband Jeffrey T. Curtis; her son Owen L. Eagan III and his wife Nicole Eagan; her grandchildren Owen R. Eagan, Madeline C. […]
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Obituary: Claire Marie Rayner
Claire Marie Rayner of Narragansett, RI passed away on July 7, 2025. Claire was born in Newport, RI to Henry C. and Catherine “Kip” Rayner, on August 31, 1951. She grew up and attended school in Newport, first at Carey School, then St. Augustin’s School, and she received her high school diploma from St. Catherine’s […]
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Obituary: Mary Panarello
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary McCarthy Panarello, who entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Mary was born on June 1, 1943, in Providence, Rhode Island, to George and Ursula McCarthy. She graduated from Colt Memorial High School in 1961 and went on to enjoy […]
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Obituary: James Robinson
James B. Robinson, 103, formerly of Newport, RI, born in Walterboro, SC, on September 2, 1932, died on July 6, 2025 in the RI Veterans Home in Bristol. James was predeceased by his first wife, Ethel V. Robinson, then by his second wife, Eva D. Robinson, both of Newport. James graduated from high school in […]
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Obituary: Jan Menzi
Jan Menzi was born in Newport Hospital on June 6, 1941 to Walter and Sarah Jane Lawton Menzi. A lifelong Episcopalian, he was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Church in Portsmouth. Jan graduated from Henry F. Anthony School in 1955 and Rogers High School in 1959. Upon graduation he joined the Air Force where […]
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Obituary: Philip E. Amaral
Philip E. Amaral, 87, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025 surrounded by family. Philip Amaral was born in Newport, RI to Manuel Amaral and Teresa (Pennachi) Amaral on March 1, 1938. He went to St. Mary’s and then on to Rogers High School, Salve Regina College and then entered […]
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Obituary: Alan Thompson
With regret, I inform the world that we’ve lost one of our kindest, sweetest, most wonderful men. Alan Charles Thompson, lifelong resident of Portsmouth RI and proud Air Force veteran, passed away on Friday, the Fourth of July. Alan visited dozens of nations as a mechanical engineer for Bird Machine Company for 40+ years and […]
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Obituary: Lorraine McBride
Lorraine Veronica (Ferreira) McBride, 91, of Portsmouth, died peacefully on Sunday morning, July 6, 2025. A lifelong resident of Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Roderick) Ferreira, and loving wife of 59 years to the late Paul McBride. Fittingly born on the first day of Spring, Lorraine always spread sunshine […]
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Obituary: Pauline Davis
Pauline (Peterson) Davis, 80, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 3, 2025 surrounded by her children and her Pastor Jennifer Pedrick. Pauline was born in South Kingstown, RI to the late Paul Henry Peterson and Freelove Celina (Allen) Peterson. She grew up in North Kingstown and graduated from North […]
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Obituary: Robert “Bob” Helmbrecht
Robert “Bob” Helmbrecht, 84, of Middletown, RI, passed away on July 3, 2025, at South County Hospital in South Kingstown, following complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. In his final weeks, Bob was surrounded by the love and presence of his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Bobbie Helmbrecht, with whom he shared 49 […]
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Obituary: Remi Walter Vassallo
With hearts full of love and unspeakable sorrow, we announce that our so loved Remi Walter Vassallo completed his courageous journey on June 24, 2025 — a brave, bright soul who gave us more than we could have dreamed in his short time here. Just a week into his life, Remi was diagnosed with a […]
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Obituary: Robert Hurley
Robert Joseph Hurley, 95, of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Portsmouth, RI died peacefully on June 15, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Somerville, MA on November 17, 1929, He was the son of the late Warren and Elizabeth (Cushing) Hurley. Bob began his life in the Boston area, working with his siblings and father in their roofing […]
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Obituary: David Vincent Rogers
David Vincent Rogers of Newport, RI was born in Bellflower, California in 1969. He grew up in the Boston area and graduated from Brookline High School. Davey then moved to and fell in love with the Pacific Northwest, where he earned a degree in English from Seattle University. He has called Newport, RI home for […]
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Obituary: Richard Morgan
Richard Penrose Morgan, 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on June 28, 2025. He was the cherished husband of Cynthia (Drowne) Morgan. Born in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada on August 10, 1955, he was the son of Welsh born parents, Royston and Audrey (Dalby) Morgan. As a youth, Richard spent summers on the Pembrokeshire coast in […]
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Obituary: Charles F. Weishar
With profound memories, we announce Captain Charles F. Weishar, our uncle, grand uncle, great grand uncle, and dear friend, has passed. Charles was born in Milwaukee, WI, on November 9, 1928 to his parents Maria & William Weishar. He passed away at his home during the early hours of June 24, 2025, at the age […]
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Obituary: Paula Raposo
Paula Christina Raposo, 52, a lifelong resident of Newport, Rhode Island, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 27, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1973, in Santa Clara, São Miguel, Azores. She then came to the United States, arriving in Boston on January 12,1976. Paula was filled with love for […]
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Obituary: Alice Berry
Alice M. Berry, 69, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully while under hospice care at the Newport Hospital, where she was cared for with dignity and respect. She was the former wife of Victor W Berry Sr. Born in Boston, MA on February 28th, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred […]
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Obituary: Darleen McKay
Darleen Ann McKay, 82, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 27, 1942 in Jamestown, RI to the late Anthony and Virgina DeTerra. Darleen was the wife of the late William J. McKay for 32 years. Darleen was the heart of her family […]