Obituaries

Arthur Paiva, a devoted family man, tireless community servant, and a true Newport character, passed away on his 93rd birthday, Tuesday, August 12th, at 9:00pm at the Rhode Island Veterans’ Home. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marie Elizabeth Stricker Paiva, and his son-in-law, Mark Stephen Weed. Arthur’s legacy lives on through […]

Patrick John Crookes,77, of Warwick, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center in West Roxbury, MA on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Patrick was born on December 6, 1947, to the late Arthur Crookes Jr. and Kathleen O’Brien Crookes in Newport, RI where he lived for most of his […]

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, Gerald Richard Warren of Thornton, NH passed away in the loving arms of his family at the age of 74. Gerald was born on August 16, 1951, in Newport, Rhode Island to the late William Charles Warren and Barbara (Secort) Warren. He grew up in Portsmouth, RI and was a […]

Samuel Peter Fay, 78 of Tiverton, RI passed away on July 31, 2025. He was born on April 30, 1947, in Portsmouth, RI, son of the late Lester and JosephineSam spent a fulfilling career as a store manager at the Stop & Shop Supermarket in Middletown for over 30 years, where he started out as a stock […]

Jane Carol (Cardoza) WilburMiddletown, RI – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jane Carol Wilbur, 78, who left us peacefully on August 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Franklin Wilbur, who passed away in 2022.Born on July 8, 1947, in Newport, RI, Jane was a shining light in […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beatrice Cabral, who left us peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on February 27, 1943, in Fall River, MA, Beatrice lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished moments, ultimately making her home in Newport, RI.Beatrice dedicated herself […]

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming… WOW, WHAT A RIDE!” – Hunter S. Thompson Ronald A. Sutherland (Ron), 79, of Fairhaven, […]

Steven R. Hall, 39, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on August 4, 2025 in Boston after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, NY on August 28, 1985, he gew up in Auburn, NY. As a military family, they moved a few times, and he spent several years in the Chicago area then moved to Newport, […]

Arlene Patricia Callahan Dovel, 86 of Southport, NC passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025. She was born in Newport, RI on August 19, 1941 to Richard and Virginia (Thornton) Callahan and grew up there with her sister, Betty. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1959 and went on to study at Katherine Gibbs […]

John Theodore “Ted” Good, 82, resident of Jamestown, RI and Williamsburg, VA died peacefully at the Rhode Island Hospital Oncology Center on August 6, 2025. Ted was born and raised in Warren, Indiana. He graduated from the Defiance College in 1965. Ted was introduced to the ocean in 1966 while serving in the US Navy. […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Richard Weishaupt, age 74, on August 3, 2025. Born on February 23, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend whose life touched the hearts of many. John was studious, he earned an MBA from Wayne State University […]

Joan Theresa Kendall, 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Kendall. Born on September 19, 1931, in Norwalk, Connecticut, Joan was the daughter of the late William and Christine (Eek) Horvath. Joan was an incredibly outgoing and engaging woman. She […]

Leonard Silvia, 81, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Prudence Silvia. Born in Fall River, MA on June 21, 1944, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Soares) Silvia. Leonard grew up in Portsmouth and graduated from Rogers High School in […]

Margery Ann (Poole) Cousens, 88, of Middletown, passed away on July 18, 2025. She was the wife of the late Denys Cousens. Margery, also lovingly known by her nickname Polly, was born on November 21,1936 in Coventry, England. She spent her childhood years growing up in Meriden, England with her parents, Sarah and Victor Poole, […]

Barry Murphy, Lt. Col. USMC (Ret.), age 87, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Middletown, Rhode Island. Born on July 15, 1938, in Winchester, MA, Barry graduated from Boston College and joined the Marine Corps in 1960. After a Marine Corps career spanning 22 years, Barry moved with his family to Middletown, RI where […]

Retired Army Colonel William T. “Bill” Duba, 98, formerly of Admiral Kalbfus Rd, died July 27, 2025 at the RI Veterans Home in Bristol, RI. Welcomed in heaven by his beloved wife Elizabeth L. LaFramboise Duba, son William T. Duba, Jr., sister Jean Marie Kilpatrick, brother John G. Duba, father John Duba, and mother Helen […]

Dolores (Evans) Santos-Coull’s body and mind peacefully joined our Heavenly Father on July 24, 2025, at the age of 93. Born to Michael and Anna (Tomchick) Evans, Dolores was raised with a strong sense of faith, family, and resilience. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, her brother Donald Evans, and two cherished husbands-James B. Santos, whom […]

Gregory Beaucage was a great many things to a great many people. The scope would be impossible to cover, but what can we do but try? A scientist known around the world and a teacher loved by so many of his students. World traveler, aid worker, frequent player (and occasional winner) of Spades. A ferocious […]

Richard R. Walz, Jr., 89, of Swansea, Massachusetts, died on July 29, 2025. He was the husband of Theresa (Liberty) Walz. Born in Holyoke, MA, on March 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Richard R. Walz and Ana (DiVirgilio) Walz.Richard grew up in Western Mass and entered the US Navy in 1954 as […]

Doris Anne Sullivan, lovingly known to many as “Mamma D”, passed away peacefully in the late morning of Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, after a months-long struggle with heart complications. She was 77. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, life partner, and cherished friend, Doris’s heart both literal and symbolic was her compass. […]