Obituaries

Sandra Marie Butler, 85, of Portsmouth, R.I. and Bradenton, Fla. passed away peacefully Thursday February 13, 2025 after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born January 20 1940 to the late Joseph Farfalla and Margaret (Piscione) Furtado in Trenton N.J. and was a Rogers High School graduate. Sandy worked […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Caroline Gamil (Hanna) Haylett, a beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend, who left this world on February 17, 2025, at the age of 44. Born in Cairo, Egypt, on June 1, 1980 to Gamil and Ferial Hanna. Caroline’s journey brought her to Portsmouth, RI when she was […]

Anne C. Elbery, of Scituate, MA passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, in Newport, RI with her family by her side. Anne was born in Tarrytown, NY to John J. and Anne (Brooks) Deely on June 19, 1939. She attended St. Theresa’s Elementary School, and high school at Our Lady of Victory Academy, graduating as valedictorian. She went on to earn a degree in […]

Sandra Hope Richards, 83, of Westport, MA, formerly of Flagler Beach, Florida for 26 years up until her move to Westport in 2023, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home. Sandra was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and compassion touched the lives of many. […]

Barbara K. Fenimore, 83, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on February 13, 2025 at South County Hospital in South Kingstown, RI. Barbara was born on October 14, 1941 to John Robert Kircher and Lilian Larson Kircher in Troy, NY. Barbara was a graduate of Milne High School and Russell Sage College. Barbara spent her life […]

Ernest P. Levitre III, “Phil,” 62, of Middletown, RI passed away on February 13, 2025, with family by his side. Phil was born in Newport, RI to Ernest P. Levitre, Jr. and Mary “Pat” Martins Levitre on December 16, 1962, and lived in the Fifth Ward of Newport for sixty years. He was a 1980 […]

Catherine James Phillips passed peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after struggling with several recent health issues with her daughter, Jade, by her side. A lifelong, twelfth-generation Newporter, she was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1950 to Katherine Lawton and Arthur Curtiss James. Cathie attended Hazard Memorial School, St. Mary’s School and graduated from […]

David J. Shaw, 68, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on February 11, 2025 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. David was born in Newport RI on June 27, 1956. He was the son of the late David Shaw Sr. and the late Barbara Jackson – He was […]

Alice Claire (Walling) Dias passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Claire, a lifelong Fifth Warder, was born on April 24, 1929 to the late Robert M. and Alice L. (Fitzpatrick) Walling in Newport, Rhode Island. Claire has many fond memories from when she attended St. Augustin’s parochial school. […]

Matthew John Faerber, a devoted husband and loving father, passed away at home on February 6, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on September 6, 1949, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Matthew and Katherine (Foley) Faerber. Matthew was immensely dedicated to his family. He spent 54 beautiful years married to his wife, […]

Fall River, MA -Evelyn (Medeiros) Travers, 94, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was the wife of the late Dennis D. Travers. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pontes) Medeiros. Evelyn leaves her three sons, Ronald Travers (Susan) of Portsmouth, Thomas Travers […]

Arthur F. Cardoza, 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 11, 2025.  Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late William L. Cardoza Sr. and Angeline (Rego) Cardoza. He attended De La Salle Academy, where he laid the foundation for a life rich in friendship and community. Arthur lived a life […]

Agnes T. (Beattie) Gifford, known as “Noni” by her family and friends, formerly of Middletown, RI, and Jamestown, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, in the Heatherwood Nursing Home in Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late James B. Gifford for 48 years. Born on April 17, 1945, in Newport, […]

Jane Duffy, 73, of Middletown, RI passed away Saturday February 8, 2025. Born September 21, 1951, she was a daughter of the late William Brown and Bridget (Enright) Brown. Jane grew up in Newport, attended St. Augustin’s Grammar School and graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy. After high school she attended Salve Regina University and graduated […]

Edith L. Braman, a cherished member of the Newport community, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Roger P. and Jean I. (Bull) Braman, and granddaughter of the late Packer and Emeline Braman. Edith spent her childhood growing up […]

Eric Thomas Lexow passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Eric was born in New York City in 1934, and moved to Darien in the late ’30s. He attended St. Lukes School and King School and went on to join the Navy, serving during the Korean War. He earned undergrad and graduate degrees from […]

Anthony M. Escobar, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 5, 2025, in the Royal Middletown Nursing Center. Born in Newport, RI, on March 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances Escobar. He was the brother to the late Joseph Escobar, the late Mary White, and brother-in-law to the late […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia A. Cornell, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and die-hard Boston Red Sox fan, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on January 1, 1958, in Newport, Rhode Island, Patricia brought an infectious spirit and […]

Billy Ray Richards, 76, of Newport, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on February 5, 2025. He was the longtime companion of Cynthia Jean Crowell of Newport. Born in Portsmouth, VA on March 24, 1948, He was the son of Andrew Anderson and Martha O. Jones. Growing up in a military family, he lived in […]

Patricia Mary Lemler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 5, 1942, in Newport, Rhode Island, Patricia lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community. Patricia graduated from Rogers High School in 1960 and […]