Richard Louis Dallmeyer, affectionately known as Daddy, Dad, Dick, and Rich, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family in Newport, RI, on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the age of 80. Richard is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Dianne Martin Dallmeyer; their four loving children—Richard Martin (Hopkinton, MA), […]
Obituaries
Obituary: James Anthony Devine
James Anthony Devine, 84, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, and Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born and raised in Quincy, Massachusetts, Jim was the eldest child of Audrey and Tony Devine. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Eric Devine; his sister, Patricia Devine Johnson […]
Obituary: Elissa C. Barker
Elissa C. Barker, 54, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Rita Barker, sister to Jennifer Barker and mother to Stephanie Barker. Lisa was born in Park Ridge, Illinois to Thomas Barker and Rita (Karner) Barker. Lisa was a beautiful woman, both in and out. She […]
Obituary: William Crimmins
Longtime Aquidneck Island resident, William (Bill) Anthony Crimmins, died on January 22nd, 2025 at the age of 95 at his home in Newport, Rhode Island. A beloved teacher, Bill taught ancient and medieval history and coached multiple sports at Portsmouth Abbey School from the late 1950s through the early 1970s. He never accepted a salary […]
Obituary: Sharon Pearson
Sharon Pearson, of Newport, RI died on January 23, 2025, in Newport Hospital after a brief but devastating illness. She was born at King’s County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York on September 26, 1948. Sharon grew up on Long Island and graduated from Baldwin High School. She received associate’s degrees in biology and fine arts […]
Obituary: Louise Rick
Louise E. Rick, 91, of Middletown, RI, passed away on January 30, 2025, after a short illness. Born in Providence, RI on October 18, 1933, she was the daughter of Nicholas and Jane (Reagan) Logothets. Louise loved reading and gardening but particularly enjoyed eating meals out with her friends. She volunteered at Newport Hospital for […]
Obituary: Prudence Silvia
Prudence Peckham Silvia, 80, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the devoted wife of Leonard Silvia. Born in Newport, RI on January 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Elizabeth (Simmons) […]
Obituary: Olga Probert
Olga P. (Perlingiero) Probert, 97, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was the wife of the late Richard B. Probert. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucia (Arminio) Perlingiero. Olga grew up in Middletown and graduated from Rogers HS in 1946 and enrolled in […]
Obituary: Toni Dias Green
She was called Toni Maria, “T,” Dias, Grandma Toni, Aunt Toni, so many names for the singular force of nature that was Toni D. Green. To know Toni was to be impacted by art, culture, colors, interesting people, places, and always conversation- so much honest, open, and candid conversation. Toni Maria Dias was born on […]
Obituary: Daniel Murphy
On January 7, 2025, the world lost a remarkable spirit, Daniel Edward Murphy, at the age of 70. Born on December 14, 1954, in Fall River, MA, Daniel lived a vibrant, adventurous life that took him from the classrooms of Roger Williams University to the bustling streets of New York City, traveling the globe as […]
Obituary: Linda Blaney
Linda Blaney, 68, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was married to her beloved husband Dermot McDermott for 23 years until his passing in 2019. Born in Brockton, MA on January 2, 1957, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes […]
Obituary: Harry L. Stroup, Jr.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Harry L. Stroup Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, esteemed business leader, and Aquidneck Island Native, who left this world on January 25, 2025, at the age of 70. Harry was born in Harrisburg, PA, and moved to Newport at 12 years old, growing up in […]
Obituary: Michael Moitoza
Michael Joseph Moitoza, 64, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Michael was born in Newport Rhode Island on November 15, 1960, to Joseph and Eleanor (Augustus) Moitoza. Michael spent his youth growing up in the Fifth Ward of Newport. He graduated from Rogers High […]
Obituary: David Everett Dennis
David Everett Dennis, 83, of New Bedford, Mass, formerly of Newport, RI and Acushnet, MA died on January 10, 2025. He was the husband of the late Diane Tripp. Born in Newport, RI on October 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Cletus and Anita (Westall) Dennis. David grew up in Newport, RI […]
Obituary: Anthony Brian Sheridan
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Brian Sheridan, 64, on January 21, 2025, at the Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown, Rhode Island. Anthony had a love for good food, rum, his pup Seamus and the Green Bay Packers, but his true joy came from the time he spent […]
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Stewart
Mary Elizabeth Stewart, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on January 23, 2025. Mary was born in Skowhegan, ME, on December 20, 1941. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Beatrice (Woodbury) Clark. Mary attended Madison, ME, school systems. She graduated from Springfield College […]
Obituary: CAPT Patricia Ann Drislane, USN, (Ret)
Patricia Ann Drislane, 72, died on January 22, 2025, in Middletown, RI. Born in Albany, NY, she graduated from Vincentian Institute and Marquette University where she was valedictorian of the Class of 1974. She served in the U.S. Navy for 29 years retiring as a full Captain. She moved to her beloved Newport, RI, where […]
Obituary: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. and Shirley A. (Been) Bailey
It is with profound sadness that the family of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. and Shirley A. (Been) Bailey, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Westborough, MA, and Sherborn, MA, devoted partners who shared 62 wonderful years of marriage together, announce their passing. Shirley passed away on December 13, 2024, in Newport Hospital. Within weeks after […]
Obituary: Humberto Munoz Franco
Humberto Rolando Munoz Franco, de 38 años de edad, residente de Newport, RI, falleció el 16 de enero de 2025 rodeado de su familia y amigos. Humberto nació en San Guayaba, Palencia, Guatemala, Hijo de sus difuntos padres Aureliano Muñoz Ortiz y su difunta madre María Teresa Franco Paniagua. Humberto emigró a este país hace […]
Obituary: Christine McKinnon
A beautiful, kind, caring, outgoing and dearly beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, in-law aunt and friend Christine Milton McKinnon 70 years old died in Miami, Florida on December 29, 2024. Christine was born in Newport, Rhode Island in On Valentine’s day in 1954 to Ronnie McKinney and Eva (nee Little) Robinson the second oldest […]
Obituary: Joseph Mayo
Joseph Francis Mayo, Jr., MD, FACS, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A man of remarkable intellect, compassion, and unwavering integrity, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on December 26, 1950, in Warren, Ohio to Joseph Francis […]
Obituary: Clifford Weida
Clifford David Weida, Jr. 47, of Tempe, AZ, a beloved son, father, brother, and accomplished professional, passed away on January 15, 2025. He will forever be in our hearts. Born in Newport, RI on September 1, 1977, he was the son of Clifford D. (Jean Collum) Weida of Middletown, RI and Sandra (Marley) Adams of […]
Obituary: Janet Shea
Janet (Sherry) Shea of Middletown, RI left this earth better than she found it on January 21, 2025 just shy of her 76th birthday. She was born on January 28, 1949 to Jeanne (Mulligan) Sherry and Karl Sherry of Pawtucket, RI. Janet leaves behind her four siblings Barbara Skeffington, Carol Turnier, Jeanne O’Neill, and Karl […]
Obituary: Dawn Garcia
Dawn M. (Conklin) Garcia, 65, of Newport, RI, wife of Victor Garcia, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born in Bridgehampton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Nancy (Hand) Conklin. Besides her husband of 35 years, she leaves her children, Caprice Lynch, Alicia Conklin, Brandon King, Caitlyn King, Justin Garcia […]
Obituary: Marea Lewis
Marea Elena Lewis was born on November 14, 1949, in Newport, RI, to Olga and Vios Lewis of 7 Princeton Street. Marea loved her hometown and never wanted to live anywhere but “on the island.” As years went on, she became a comprehensive source of information for all things relating to Newport and was always […]
