Obituaries

Mary Theresa Seebode passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2023 at Newport Hospital surrounded by her family and many of the nurses she had worked with there for years. Mary was born on December 10, 1965 and grew up in Cedar Grove, NJ. She spent her summers with her family on Block Island, RI and loved […]

Yun Min (Yi) Cabral, 77, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on August 12, 2023 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late John C. Cabral for 48 years. Born in Jeonju, South Korea, she was the daughter of the late Ok Chul Yi and Mal Ye Yi. Yun Min married […]

Marvin Leon Washington, 48, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2023. Born in Marion, SC on May 25, 1975, He was the son of Leon Curtain and Peggy Washington. Marvin was a 1993 graduate of Rogers High School. He spent his high school years playing for the Vikings basketball team. He […]

Captain Patrick T. Crowley, 46, of Middletown, RI, a decorated career fire officer and treasured community member passed away on Wednesday August 9, 2023. Born in Newport, RI, he was the beloved husband to Shannon Leigh (White) Crowley and the devoted father to Colton Padraig and Andrew Hanson. Patrick is the son of Martha (Colton) […]

Kathryn Louise Williams has spread her angelic wings on July 29th, 2023 at age 71.She passed peacefully in Pomona Valley Hospital after losing her hard-fought battle with MS.Kay was living in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Born on Oct 5th, 1951, she was the second of 6 sisters and 1 brother.William W Williams Sr and Frances M […]

Joe Lorenz, 88, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. He was married to the love of his life, Terry (Warhanek) Lorenz, they were college sweethearts, with Joe as a College Basketball and Football standout, and Terry as Homecoming Queen. (You can guess […]

Michael J. Baccari, Jr., 83, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, passed away on July 27, 2023. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Mary (Sullivan) Baccari. Michael attended St. Joseph’s Grammar School and graduated from De La Salle Academy class of 1957. He retired from Sears Roebuck […]

Charles ‘Charlie’ M. Holder, Sr, a native Newporter, was born on September 2, 1944 and passed peacefully at his home on August 6, 2023 with his family by his side. Growing up in the Park Holm neighborhood of Newport, Charlie established life-long friendships with his closest pals Drew Anderson, Harry Smyth and Bob Moniz. He […]

James Lawrence “JL” Sullivan, 71, of Bristol, RI passed away August 3, 2023 in Providence, RI. He was the husband of Holly M. (Andersen) Sullivan. Born January 8, 1952 in Newport, he was a son of the late Henry A. Sullivan and Andrine M. (Bruno) Sullivan. Known as “JL” or “Jimmy” he was raised and […]

A brilliant mind, a force of nature, a woman of impeccable style; Gail Allen passed away on August 1st, 2023. Gail was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 19th, 1952. She married her late husband, Guy Allen, on June 17th, 1978. Guy was in the US Navy, stationed in Newport, RI. and developed an […]

Marie Zeigler, age 98, a long-time resident of Newport, RI passed away peacefully in New London, CT on July 24, 2023, surrounded by family. Prior to her passing, she was the matriarch of 5 generations. Marie was predeceased by her former husband, Charlie Zeigler Sr; sons, Charlie Zeigler Jr., and Alphonso Zeigler. She is survived […]

Thomas Henry Matthews, of Middletown, RI passed away on August 2, 2023, at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newport, RI. Thomas was born and raised in Newport, RI to the late Lyle Edward and Hannah (Waldron) Matthews. He attended Newport Public Schools, graduating from Rogers High School in 1962. Thomas was blessed […]

Our dear mother Beatrice E. “Bea” (Marques) Monroe sadly passed away peacefully July 17, 2023 at the Newport HospitalShe was very loved and will be sadly missed. She was the 11th child of the late John and Bertha (Chenette) Marques. She had many hard times as a child but never complained. Bea and her late […]

John Nestel, Jr., 56, father to his beloved daughter, Abigail Nestel, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023, as a result of a tragic kayaking accident. John (Johnny) was born on March 17, 1967, in New York City, to parents John Nestel and Joan (Steinhardt) Nestel. John spent his elementary and middle school years […]

Patricia “Patsy” Frances (McGinn) Davis, 83, of Newport, RI, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Newport, RI surrounded by family after a long journey with cancer. Patsy was born on August 16, 1939 to Leo and Irene (King) McGinn in Providence, RI. Patsy was the oldest of six siblings. She was the beloved […]

Leo G. Keefe, of Middletown, RI, passed away at the Royal Middletown, on July 27, 2023. He was 97 years old and former resident of Forest Farm in Middletown. Born August 7, 1925 in Boston, MA, he was a son of the late Frank J. Keefe and Mary F. (Roberts) Keefe. He was a veteran […]

Edward Joseph Silveira, Vovo, as he was called by most, 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, son-in-law, “big dinka”, and many other titles, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in the early hours of June 27, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1947, in Newport, RI to the late […]

John Francis Koole passed away on July 3, 2023 in the Newport Hospital.Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Franz and Dorothy (Giard) Koole. John served in the U.S. Army from 1972 – 1974. He was a commercial fisherman for 35 years around the waters off Newport, RI. John is […]

MIDDLETOWN – Christa M. (Alexander) Mortrude, 86, of 600 Valley Road, Middletown, RI, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at John Clark Retirement Center, Middletown, RI. Born in Newport, RI, on September 6, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James and Esther (Adamson) Alexander. Mrs. Mortrude graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI […]

Susan Ann Nunes New London, CT -Susan Ann Nunes, 75, of New London, Connecticut, passed away on July 26, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on October 22, 1947, She was the daughter of Frank (Larry) and Mary (Medeiros) Nunes. From an early age Sue was an avid reader enjoying many subject areas. She could always […]

F. Lynn Bailey, 84, of Bath, NH, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, died on July 29, 2023. She was the wife of the late Madison A. Bailey Jr. for 63 years. Services for Mrs. Bailey will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to a charity of your choice.

Helen Donohoe Behan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the age of 93. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Behan, Sr. and was a life-long resident of Newport, Rhode Island, where she was a parishioner of St. Augustin’s Church. Helen was born on October […]

Philip Ardito, 74, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on July 25, 2023. He was the husband of Nancy (Jurista) Ardito. Born in Newport, RI on April 2, 1949, He was the son of Robert and Theta (Goodman) Ardito. Phil grew up in Newport, graduating from Rogers High School and then Roger Williams University. He worked […]