105 years old, died peacefully at Heatherwood RHCC in Newport, where she had lived since2012. She was born in Providence to Frederick and Clara Allen Bradbury, and was married to Philip Maguire, who predeceased her. She is survived by her two daughters, Judith Maguire of N. Kingstown RI and Patricia Messenger of Montana. With gratitude […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Pauline “Polly” Mello Oyer
Pauline Margaret Mello Oyer Obituary Portsmouth, RI – Pauline “Polly” Margaret Mello Oyer, 49, of Island Park, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on May 17, 2023. Born in Fall River, MA on October 18, 1973, She was the daughter of Robert and Pauline (Irish) Mello. Polly was a vibrant, energetic soul that could talk your ear […]
Obituary: Elizabeth “Betsy” Dees
Elizabeth J Dees died peacefully on April 30th, 2023, at the age of 87, after a short illness, with her two children at her side. Betsy, as she was called, had a long life, well lived, beloved by her family and a valued friend to many, both nearby and from afar. Betsy spread cheer wherever […]
Obituary: Kathleen Luana Cherenzia
Kathleen Luana Cherenzia, 62, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Kathleen, known as Luana, was born on June 28, 1961, in Bunkerhill, IN to the late Louise Chung Sel Lime (known as Tutu) and Augustus Lime. […]
Obituary: Anthony Brian Kirmil
Anthony Brian Kirmil, 71, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband to the love of his life, Sue, for over 48 years. He was the absolute best dad one could ask for to his children Aimee (Kirmil) Lyden and her husband Jason of Walpole, […]
Obituary: Kenneth R. Toole
Kenneth R. Toole, age 82, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Ralph and Charlotte Toole. Ken grew up in Cranston, RI and Haddonfield, NJ. On September 1, 1962, he married the late Janet L. Toole. […]
Obituary: CDR Saverio De Ruggiero, Jr., USN, (Ret.)
CDR Saverio De Ruggiero, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 87, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, RI, passed away on May 13, 2023, in Newport Hospital. Saverio De Ruggiero was born on September 12, 1935, in Yonkers, NY, the son of the late Saverio and Anna (DiDavide) De Ruggiero. He attended St. Louis University and received his […]
Obituary: Anne V. Jenkins
Portsmouth, RI – Anne Jenkins, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island and Port Charlotte, Florida, died on May 15, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was the wife of Thomas Jenkins. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Born in Newport, RI on February 25, 1950, she was the the daughter […]
Obituary: Kimberly Riley
Kimberly Riley Portsmouth, RI – Kimberly Riley, 52, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly at home on May 10, 2023.She was the wife of Sean Riley. Born in Newport, RI on September 6, 1970, she was the daughter of Richard and Barbara (Oakley) Reed. Kimberly graduated from Rogers High School with the class of ’88. […]
Obituary: Roy Peter McPoland Jr.
Roy Peter McPoland Jr., 94, died on May 13, 2023, at the Village House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Newport. Born in Newport on January 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Roy Peter McPoland Sr. and Julia (Curran) McPoland. He was the husband of the late Eleanor (Corcoran) McPoland. Roy was a […]
Obituary: Roy McGowan
Roy McGowan, 55, of Portsmouth, RI, devoted husband of ToniLyn (Salvador) McGowan since their marriage in 1995, died at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 after a valiant battle against cholangiocarcinoma. Born in Newport, RI, in 1967, he was the son of Jean (Thurston) McGowan and the late George McGowan. […]
Obituary: Thomas Joseph Donovan
Tom was born in Washington, D.C. on September 19, 1987, the son of William and Donna (Coghlan) Donovan also of Arlington and Newport, Rhode Island. The fourth of seven children, Tom grew up in Arlington, spending many summer vacations in Newport, R.I., where his father and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins trace their roots back […]
Obituary: Kevin J. Garcia
Kevin J. Garcia, 61, of Newport, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2023 Born in Newport, he was the son of Joseph and Patricia (Sullivan) Garcia ofMiddletown. Kevin retired in 2017 from the Newport Fire Department attaining the rank of Captain of fire prevention.He had previously worked as a mechanic for the Middletown […]
Obituary: John C. Martin Jr.
Portsmouth, RI John Costa Martin Jr, 88, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023. Mr. Martin was born at home, Greene’s Lane in Middletown, R.I., on October 9, 1934. He was the oldest of four children to John and Irene (Depoint) Martin. John married Roseanne Ellen Davis on September 3, 1966, at St. Anthony’s Church, […]
Obituary: Terry Galvin
Robert Terrence “Terry” Galvin, 75, passed away May 1, 2023, at The Royal Middletown Nursing Center in Middletown, RI. He was born in Newport, RI on February 6, 1948, to John and Lucille (Ryan) Galvin. He graduated with honors from De La Salle Academy where he excelled as a student and athlete. He also attended […]
Obituary: Beverly Ann Segerson
Beverly Ann Segerson, age 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Beverly was born to the late Charles and Pauline Tilley on September 30th, 1939 in Newport, Rhode Island. She was a graduate of Rogers High School. She went on to work at the […]
Obituary: Clara A. Perlingiero
Clara A. Perlingiero, 96, of Newport, Rhode Island, went home to God on May 5, 2023. Born in Middletown, Rhode Island on September 15, 1926, She was the daughter of Vincent and Lucia (Arminio) Perlingiero, both born in Italy. Clara proudly served the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant while in active duty, […]
Obituary: Richard J. Paris
Richard J. Paris, 73, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on May 6, 2023. He was the husband of Zaragosa “Mila” (Robles) Paris. Born in Lawrence, MA, he was the son of the late Francis and Charlotte (Sweeney) Paris. Richard served in the U. S. Navy for 18 years during Vietnam Era. He served […]
Obituary: Margaret P. Mello
Margaret “Peggy” Mello, 91 1/2, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away with her family by her side on May 6, 2023, in the Village House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Frank P. “Mickey” Mello. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Kelley) Connerton. Peggy […]
Obituary: Ronald “Ron” Moniz
Ronald “Ron” Moniz, 69, of Newport, RI, passed away on May 5, 2023, in the Heatherwood Nursing Home. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late John and Linda (Hilderbrand) Moniz. Ron is survived by his siblings, Michael Moniz, of Attleboro, MA, John Moniz, of East Providence, Dori Moniz, of East Providence, […]
Obituary: Joseph G. “Jerry” Gallagher
Lieutenant Commander Joseph Gerard “Jerry” Gallagher, 90, of Newport, RI passed away on April 25, 2023, in the Newport Hospital. Jerry was born in Scranton, PA to Joseph Patrick Gallagher and Nona C. Quinn on May 18, 1932. He went to high school at Scranton Preparatory School and graduated from University of Scranton in August […]
Obituary: Helen Claire Howard
Helen Claire (Edes) Howard, 75, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at home after an illness. Born in Newport, RI on August 12, 1947, she was the daughter of Henry “Chattie” and Emma (Romaine) Edes. Helen was a 1965 graduate of Rogers High School. She worked for the late Dr. […]
Obituary: Lyle Vern Bruesewitz
Providence, RI -Lyle Vern Bruesewitz, 72, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on May 2, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice surrounded by his family. Born in Mitchell, IA on March 4, 1951, He was the son of Elmer and Iva (Cowell) Bruesewitz. husband to the late Melanie Morris and the late Claudia Vars. He is survived […]
Obituary: STSC Arthur “Curt” Curtis Berggren Jr., USN, (Ret.)
STSC Arthur “Curt” Curtis Berggren Jr., USN, (Ret.), 66, of Hope Valley, RI, “crossed the bar” on December 20, 2022, in Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Maynard) Berggren. Curt was born in Worcester MA. He grew up in Holden MA and graduated from Wachusett Regional High […]
Obituary: Robert J. Cimmino
Robert J. Cimmino, Jr, age 54, of Bristol, RI, beloved son, brother, father and friend, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Bridgeport, CT, the son of Robert and Susan Cimmino and was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Cimmino. Robert grew up in […]