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 […]
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Obituary: Freddie Adams Jr.
Freddie Adams, Jr, 64, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died at home on May 17, 2026. Born in New London, CT on August 29, 1961, he was the son of Freddie and Geraldine (Imburgia) Adams. A 1980 graduate of Rogers High School, it was known from the beginning that Freddie was going to be building things. […]
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Obituary: Ronald E. “Ron” “Poppy” Costa
Ronald E. “Ron” “Poppy” Costa of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the age of 92, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 24, 1934, Ron was the beloved son of the late Irene (O’Connor) Costa and Manuel Costa. A proud graduate of Durfee High School in Fall River, Ron dedicated his […]
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Obituary: Marjorie A Foster
Marjorie A. Foster, lovingly known as “Margie,” passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on February 6, 1935, in Gowanda, NY, Margie lived a vibrant and fulfilling life dedicated to education, the arts, and her beloved family.She graduated from the University of Buffalo with a BA in Teaching and spent […]
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Obituary: Reverend Robert J. Randall
Reverend Robert J. RANDALL, 99, Pastor Emeritus of St. Sebastian Parish, Providence, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May 15, 2026. Born in Newport, son of the late Robert A. and Marie (Niland) Randall, he attended St. Mary, St. Augustin Schools, and De LaSalle Academy, all in Newport. In preparation for the priesthood, […]
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Obituary: Alan MacMillan
Alan R. MacMillan of Portsmouth, RI, died suddenly on the 13th of May 2026. He was born in Châteauvillain, France, to the late Warren and Loretta (Gill) MacMillan. After completing a degree in archeology from Harvard, Alan joined the United States Navy,where he was introduced to the beauty of Aquidneck Island. After the Navy, he pursued his […]
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Obituary: Carol J. Bolhouse
With hearts full of gratitude and deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Carol J. (Brazil) Bolhouse, after a long illness. Carol resided in Newport, RI and recently Sarasota, FL. She turned 94 this April and was delighted to reach that milestone. She carried it like a badge of honor, and who […]
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Obituary: Martha Louise Waluk
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Martha Waluk, at age 83. She passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital with her children by her side, embracing her in love.Martha was born in Newport, RI and was raised in Jamestown and East Greenwich, RI. After marrying her true love, the late Joseph […]
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Obituary: Karen (Mellekas) Dimattia
Karen (Mellekas) Dimattia, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her husband, Philip, on May 9, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 22, 1943, at Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island, Karen lived a life defined by hard work, determination, enduring faith, and deep love for her […]
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Obituary: James L. Trombley II
James “Jay” L. Trombley II, 75, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. Born May 31, 1950, in Pawtucket to Veneta Welsh and James Lawrence Trombley, he attended Case High School in Swansea, MA. In 1969, Jay enlisted in the U.S. Naval Seabees and volunteered for Vietnam, serving two decorated tours as […]
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Obituary: Susan Lynn Timberlake-Merritt
Good gentles, kind family, and cherished friends, We gather this day beneath Heaven’s watchful gaze to honor and celebrate the wondrous life of Susan Lynn Timberlake-Merritt: a radiant spirit whose laughter rang as brightly as the bells of a festival morn. Born in the fair seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island, on the fifteenth day […]
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Obituary: Donna Lynn Brown
Donna Lynn Brown, born on January 12, 1951, in Brooklyn, NY, peacefully departed this life on April 28, 2026, at the age of 75. A cherished mother, grandmother and beloved friend, Donna’s compassionate spirit touched the lives of many in her community. She is survived by her loving children: son John Lambert (Susan), daughter Victoria Gwinn (Wendell), […]
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Obituary: Patricia Ellen Ruggeri
Patricia Ellen (Maisen) Ruggeri, 86, of Newport, died May 5, 2026, at Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newport. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Victor Richard Ruggeri in 2000. She was born in Newport on Oct. 22, 1939, to Frank P. Maisen and Catherine (Curley) Maisen and graduated from Rogers […]
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Obituary: Carolyn Irene Frye
Middletown, RI – Carolyn I. Frye, 2026 Born in Portsmouth, RI on February 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Elsie (Watson) Perry. Carolyn grew up in Portsmouth, RI and was a graduate of Roger’s High School, class of 1961. She married the love of her life Gary R. Frye in […]
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Obituary: Beverly Ann Schneider
Beverly Ann Schneider, 83, longtime resident of Middletown, RI, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag, RI after a long battle with vascular dementia. Born in Newport and raised in MIddletown, RI, she was the only child of William Eugene O’Brien and Julia […]
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Obituary: Dr. Sarah C. O’Dowd
Dr. Sarah O’Dowd, 91, of the Rhode Island communities of Newport, Barrington and Riverside, passed away peacefully at St. Clare-Newport, on April 20, 2026. She was one day past her 91st birthday. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1935, Sarah was the daughter of Schuyler and Lucille Christian. She spent her formative youth in Decatur, Georgia, […]
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Obituary: Jose da Costa Sousa
Jose C. Sousa, age 89, of Portsmouth, passed away on 4 May 2026. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose de Melo Sousa and Maria do Rosario Costa.At 17, Jose voluntarily enlisted in the Portuguese Army and served for 10 years. During that time, he saw direct combat for […]
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Obituary: Rose Marie Roderick
Rose Marie Roderick, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and natural caregiver, passed away on May 1 at the age of 78. She was the kind of person who gave love freely and made everyone around her feel safe, cared for, and at home.Rose built her life around caring for others. She lovingly raised her grandchildren […]
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Obituary: Louis G. Virgadamo
Louis G Virgadamo, Jr, 88, of Portsmouth, July 17, 1937 – April 26, 2026. Another precious child of God has returned to the Kingdom of Heaven. My beloved father has returned home after his valiant battle with dementia. Born in Boston, MA he was a lifelong Rhode Islander, living in Newport and later in Portsmouth. […]
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Obituary: Robert C. Kestler
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert C. Kestler, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, who left us too soon on April 25, 2026 at the age of 61. Born on August 14, 1964, Robert lived a life defined by love of family, loyal friendship, faith, and dedicated service. Bob […]