Obituaries

JAMESTOWN – Bruce McCarter, 81, of Jamestown, Rhode Island, died peacefully on May 14, 2025, surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Edward and Cynthia (Cooper) McCarter. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island and was a longtime resident of Newport, Rhode Island. He was a graduate of Cranston West High School […]

With hearts full of love, pride and gratitude, we remember our beloved father, Anthony J. Agostinelli of Portsmouth, Rhode Island-an extraordinary man whose curiosity, creativity, and compassion touched so many lives. Tony wore many hats throughout his long and inspiring life-author, jazz historian, musician, professor, public servant, television producer, social worker, and Air Force veteran-but […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the final bell rang for Philip J. Rondina, Sr., a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, after a long illness on May 7, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on November 23, 1942, in Newport, Rhode Island, Philip was a proud member of the community, residing […]

Ernest W. Ritchie III passed away on 5/3/2025 from leukemia. Ernest W. Ritchie III, better known as “Bud” was born in Newport RI to Mary (Gallagher) and Ernest W. Ritchie II better known as “Duke”. Bud was a man of tremendous character and he was not scared to sacrifice for a belief or moral. Bud […]

Kathryn Francis Borges, 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, left us peacefully on May 8 surrounded by her family. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Kathryn, or “Kay,” will always be remembered for her kindness and love of family. Born on October 1, 1931 in Newport, Kay grew up the daughter of Richard and […]

Tia Marie Hebert, age 64, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2025. Born on May 15, 1960, in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Moniz) Farias. Tia was a cherished resident of her community, known for her warmth and […]

Rita Margaret Smith, 104, of 44 Dudley Ave., Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on May 6, 2025, in the Grand Islander Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Walter W. Smith. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Roe) May. She resided in Newport for […]

Antonio Sousa Arruda Medford, MA -Antonio Sousa Arruda, 91, of Medford, Massachusetts, died on May 6, 2025. He was the husband of Zenalia (Cabral) Arruda. Born in Bretanha, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal on February 20, 1934, he was the son of Jose and Maria (Amaral) Arruda. Antonio was born in São Miguel, Azores, but he […]

In loving memory of Linda Iafrate, age 80, of Newport, Rhode Island, who died on April 21, 2025. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on February 2, 1945, to Gennaro and Marie Rotondo. Growing up, she was a big believer in “tough love” but with age came wisdom, sweetness, and love. Linda will be […]

It is with heartfelt remembrance that we celebrate the life of Constance B. Briosi, who departed from this world on May 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 7, 1934, in Fall River, Massachusetts, she brought joy and warmth to everyone who knew her. Constance was a proud graduate of Durfee High […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Mae Shoe, born on January 2, 1943, in Newport, RI. She left us peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Linda lived her life with warmth and kindness, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Linda […]

Elise Ellwood “Woody” Irving Tucker, 84, of Cambridge, MA, Fairfield, CT and Sewickley, PA, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home, Newport, RI. Born in Boston, MA, Woody was the daughter of the late Frederick C. Irving Jr. and Elise (Keeney) Irving and graduated from Dana Hall School and […]

Thomas Edward Poole, 85 years of age, left this world for a heavenly destination on May 3, 2025. He was a resident of Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Middleboro, MA since January of 2025.  Thomas was born in Fall River, MA to the late Clifford and Mabel Poole. After graduating from Durfee High School […]

Patricia A. Terlisner, lovingly known as “Pat,” (or “Mom-Mom”, or “Mrs. T”) 92, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard L. Terlisner. Born in Fall River, MA, on February 9, 1933, Pat was the daughter of the late Manuel and Ermalinda […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph W. Palma, Jr., a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Ralph passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 86. He loved his family, Bristol, Italian food, ice cream (chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry – in that order), classic cars, 50s music, […]

Captain Richard Anthony Peters USN (Ret) “Pete,” call sign Toro, passed away 3 May 2025.  He was born 12 May 1933 in Reynoldsville, NY. At twelve he fell in love with flying after exploring a B-26 Maruader returning from WWII. He attended the University of Rochester on a NROTC scholarship, captaining the swim team his senior year. […]

Diane Louise Conner, 75, of Middletown, RI, passed away on May 2, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 19, 1949, in San Antonio, TX to the late Eileen Shreenan Geyer and Louis Geyer. Diane was married to Michael Conner, who predeceased her after 29 years of marriage. […]

Elizabeth Jean Gregson (Beth), 74 , of Portsmouth, RI died peacefully April 28, 2025 at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of John C. Gregson for 49 years. Born in Framingham, MA, she was a daughter of the late Robert D. Eldridge and Jean E. […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harrison Antone “Tony” Mattos, age 54, of Attleboro, MA, who left us on April 25, 2025. Born on November 19, 1970, in Fall River, MA. Tony was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Tony was a proud member of the union carpenters, […]

Newport’s “Viking Queen,” Ann Marie (Egan) Oakley, a pioneering local businesswoman, international traveler and tireless promoter of her beloved City-by-the-Sea, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Newport. She was the wife of the late George “Red” Oakley, to whom she was married for 49 years. Mrs. Oakley was president of Viking Tours of Newport, a […]