Obituaries

Arlene F. (Heath, Fitzgerald) Toolin, 84, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born on December 24, 1941, in Springfield, MA, Arlene was the daughter of the late George G. Heath and Margaret M. McCracken (Heath) Desmarias. She was a proud […]

Charles H. Tingley was born January 8, 1958. Charlie was a lifelong resident of the City of Newport, RI. Preceded in death by his beloved father and mother, Charles A. and MaryJane (Heller) Tingley. In younger years, he attended and proudly graduated from The William Davies Jr. Vocational-Technical High School in Lincoln, RI, with two […]

In loving memory of Jolene F Glynn, a beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, who passed away on November 13, 2024. Born on September 28, 1972, Jolene brought light and joy to those around her, she always radiated positivity and love. Throughout her life, Jolene found happiness in small joys – from her favorite soap […]

Susan Bean, 76, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on November 1, 2024. Born in Providence, RI on September 14, 1948, she was the daughter of John Bray and Anna Bean. Sue was a lifelong Rhode Islander who spent most of her youth with her foster family including, Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Violette Spalding, and […]

Françoise Isabelle Thérèse Marthe Pomert (née Corvol) of Newport, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home at the age of 89 on November 7, 2024. Françoise was born in Paris, France on February 5, 1935, to Robert and Marie Denise Corvol. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert (Bob). Françoise was a fiercely […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donnell M Shea, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Donnell was born on August 23, 1936 in Bangor, ME. Donnell was very proud to have grown up in Maine, he loved everything about it. In his opinion Maine was the best place to be! He loved spending […]

Klaire LaNelle (nee Johnson) Medeiros was born in Rosendale, Mo. to Frank E. Jr. and Anna Johnson on June 20th 1934 the youngest of 5 children. She was the youngest and last remaining child of Frank and Anna Johnson. Klaire grew up on a farm in northwest Missouri. She attended elementary and high school in […]

Joseph M Nunes Portsmouth, RI -Joseph M Nunes, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died early Sunday morning, November 10, 2024. He was the husband of the late Sheila (Murphy) Nunes. Born in Newport, RI on December 13, 1934, he was the son of Augustus and Mary (Perry) Nunes. Mr. Nunes was a 1957 graduate of […]

Elaine Thea (Smith) Blood, 82, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island and Easton, Massachusetts, passed away on November 3, 2024, after a brief illness, however having had a life well-lived. Elaine was born to James and Valia Smith and grew up in Whitman, Massachusetts. Following graduation from Whitman High School in 1959, she engaged in several […]

Paul LaVerne Walsh, aged 93, passed away at home on November 5, 2024, in Portsmouth, RI. Born on October 27, 1931 to Richard and Edna Walsh, in Elmira, NY, Paul attended Southside High School, class of 1949. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954, dedicating three years to his country […]

Edna May Sylvia, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Francis J. “Red” Sylvia. Born in Rock Ferry, England on November 1, 1936, She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Kirkby) Williams. Edna grew up […]

Thomas J. Kenney Jr, of Portsmouth, RI died at home November 2, 2024. He was born in Newport, RI on October 20, 1947. He was a son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret (Alves) Kenney. Tom graduated from Rogers High School, Class of 1965. After graduation, Tom enlisted in the US Marines and served […]

Nicholas Ratti, Jr., aged 93, passed away in Newport, Rhode Island. Until the end of his life he devotedly cared for his beloved wife, Audrey. Nicholas was born on May 2, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. There, he met Audrey and they married on March 3, 1953. Nicholas graduated Tau Beta Phi in Electrical Engineering from […]

Harold Eugene Massey Jr. was called home to heaven on Wednesday October 23, 2024. Harold was born on Wednesday October 11, 1961 to the late Audrey Elaine Massey of Newport Rhode Island; and presently to Harold Massey Sr. and Brenda P. Massey of Suffolk, Virginia. He is one of nine children. As a child he […]

Patricia Anne (Toppa) Olechnowicz, 87, of Newport, loving wife, and mother of two sons, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. Pat was born on December 15, 1936 in Newport, RI to the late Stephen and Katherine (Shea) Toppa. A lifelong and proud resident of Newport’s 5th Ward, Pat always welcomed her many friends and […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marks, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of the Middletown community. Joan peacefully passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 91, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Raymond Marks for 56 years. Born […]

Ann Louise Garvey-Morgan, 84 of Portsmouth passed away at home, surrounded by those who love her. Born on June 13, 1940 in Tiverton, RI., she was the daughter of the late Callanan P. Garvey and Theresa E. (Kitchen) Garvey. She is survived by her sister, Teresa Garvey-Downes, her niece, Elizabeth Grimes (Michael), great-nephew, Alexander O. […]

Thomas John Blisko, 79, of Tiverton, RI, passed away at home on October 28, 2024. Thomas was born in Newport, RI, to the late Thomas G. and Elizabeth H. (Schenkel) Blisko. He grew up on the Aquidneck Island area. Thomas honorably served in the U.S. Army. His time in the service brought him around the […]

Marilyn Claire Sullivan Hostetler of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed away on October 30 after a brief illness, surrounded by family. She was 69 years old. She was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Dean Hostetler, and the cherished mother of Courtney Hostetler, Devon Hostetler, and Caitlin Kahle. Marilyn was born in Newport, Rhode […]