Obituaries

Elizabeth A. HughesOctober 5, 1960 – February 4, 2024 Born in Los Angeles, California, Elizabeth grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, until she became a resident of Newport, RI-she had always dreamed of living by the sea.She graduated from Doherty Memorial High School, then earned a BA at Assumption College. In Newport, she worked at the […]

Robert M. Rochefort, husband of the late Ruth (Proctor) Rochefort died February 3rd 2024 at the age of 90 in Newport, RI. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Mary (Mack) Rochefort. Bob received both his BA and MA degrees from the University of Rhode Island (RI) and taught […]

Donald R. Brown of Portsmouth Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at the age of 89 on January 20, 2024 in Newport Rhode Island. Born on July 21, 1934 in Watertown Massachusetts, he was a man of great integrity whose life was defined by his dedication to his family, his love […]

MIDDLETOWN – Brian Timothy Cottrell, 61, of Middletown, RI passed away on February 4, 2024. He was born in Newport, RI on April 14, 1962, to the late James Benedict and Margaret Mary (Ahern) Cottrell. Brian graduated from Middletown High School in 1980 and Villanova University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in […]

Marquis W. Moreino, 31, of Middletown, RI, died on January 31, 2024. Born in Providence, RI on October 25, 1992, He was the son of Cleveland Winston Kilgore-Bey and Nicole Moreino, and beloved brother of Maceo, Kyle, Kendall, Tony, Olivia, ja-Shane, Victoria, Maritza, and Tori. In addition to his mother and siblings, Marquis is survived […]

Dianne Ellen WalshMiddletown -Dianne Ellen Walsh, 71, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, RI on September 2, 1952, she was the daughter of Frank and Ada (Slingsby) Rogers. A lifelong Resident of Aquidneck Island, Dianne will be remembered by all who knew her.. Her […]

Richard Owen Mason, 68, of East Greenwich, RI, formerly of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 1, 2024, surrounded by his family in North Kingstown, RI. Richard was born in Needham, MA to Robert and Betty (Owen) Mason on June 21, 1955. He was known for his care and compassion for others, working as a […]

Lindy (Nettleton) Prinster Newport, RI -Lindy (Nettleton) Prinster, 73, of Newport, RI, passed away on January 27, 2024 at Home and Hospice Palliative care in Providence. She was the companion of 30+years of Clive Anderson. Born in Plymouth, England on May 21, 1950, She was the daughter of Michael and Francis (Dobson) Nettleton.Being the daughter […]

Richard Matthews passed away peacefully at the Grand Islander Center on January 30, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on February 28, 1948, in Newport, Rhode Island, Richard was a proud Vietnam Army veteran and a lifelong resident of Portsmouth. Richard dedicated over 35 years of his life working for the Portsmouth Public Works […]

William R. Charboneau, 79, of Portsmouth, RI and Venice FL, peacefully passed away at home on January 29, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1944 to Doris (Malcolm) and Leo Charboneau and was a graduate of Cranston High School East. He married Meryl Lee Zerbus (dec.1991) in 1974. […]

David W. Betzer, a true master of many talents, bid farewell to this world on January 16, 2024, at Newport Hospital. David was born on January 31, 1946, and left an indelible mark on the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing him. David’s passion for serving others led him to dedicate four […]

Middletown, RI -Anthony E. Cordeiro, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, died on January 28, 2024. He was the husband of Michelina (Molaro) Cordeiro. Anthony “Tony” Cordeiro, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away after a short stay at the Royal at Forest Farm. He was born April 09, 1935, in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the […]

James “Jim” Leone Thurman, 89, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024. James was born in Macomb, IL on January 9, 1935, a son of the late Jay L. Thurman and Ethel (Cash) Thurman, one of two children. He graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago, where he met Virginia L. (Ponsetti) […]

Michael Grando, 81, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Buffalo, NY, New York City and Providence, RI, since 1971, died on January 15, 2024. Michael was a nationally celebrated mime, an award-winning actor, stage and film director, a master jeweler, an author, a theater professor at U.R.I. for 10 years and guest artist at almost every […]

It is with deep sorrow and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Gertrude “Trudy” Knight Duval, 80, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, dog mom, and friend, on January 24, 2024, at her home in Middletown, RI. Born on October 21, 1943, to Gertrude (Hughs) Knight and Vincent Knight, Trudy’s vibrant spirit and loving […]

Theodore “Ted” Fischer, 64, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away in Newport Hospital on January 24, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was the husband of Mary-Ellen (Kelly) Fischer. Born in Spokane, WA, he was the son of the late William and Nola (Stone) Fischer. Ted’s early life was not without difficulties, but he was blessed […]

Fred H Velardi, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born on January 15, 1943, in New Haven, CT, to the late Pasqual and Mary (Savinelli) Velardi. Fred was a man of many talents and passions. After completing his high school education, […]

Richard M. “Dick” Wood passed away at the St. Clare’s Home in Newport, RI on January 24, 2024. Born in Newport to Claude D. and Marion M. (Auringer) Wood, he grew up on Kay Street. Dick lived a long and interesting life. From keeping things running at Floradale Cabins, the family business, to ending his […]

Newport, RI – Carl (Tom) Thomas Graeber, 74, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on December 27, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Kittery, ME on February 8, 1949, Tom was the son of Carl and Helen (Horn) Graeber. Tom grew up in many locations across the US since his father was […]

Sylvia R. Backus Your Family Is The Best Friends You Will Ever Have. Sylvia Rosemarie Backus, 87, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024. She was born June 23, 1936, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her most significant influence was her grandmother, Leila Williams, whom she was raised by from infancy to school age; […]

Margaret “Peg” Mary Frazier passed away peacefully on 1/ 14 / 2024 surrounded by people who loved her. Peg lived to the ripe old age of 90 years old. Peg was born on 9/3/1933 at Lying-in Hospital in Providence, which is now Woman and Infants. She was the daughter of the late George H. Frazier […]

Dr. Robert Arrick, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on January 17, 2024. Born on October 14, 1941, in Fall River, Mass, he was the son of the late Edward and Adele Arrick. He is survived by his husband Michael Sederback. He was previously married to Carol Spellman Arrick with whom he […]

April 16, 1939 – January 19, 2024

July 24, 1936 – January 20, 2024