Mark D. Gagne, age 52, of Warren, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on December 7, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Stacey (Dormoy) Gagne. Mark was born in Fall River, MA and grew up in Portsmouth, RI. He began work as a […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Michael William McGee
Mr. Michael McGee, age 62, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on December 7, 2022. Michael was born in Newport, RI to Richard McGee and Nancy McGee. The most important thing in Michael’s life was his two children. He would do anything for them at any time and was a model to them from birth. […]
Obituary: Peter S. Coble
Peter Simon Coble, 63, of Newport, Rhode Island, formerly of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, with his loving family by his side.He was married to Debbie (Bryan) Coble, of Newport. Peter was born July 30, 1959, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to the late Andre Kamsteeg and Maria Goedhart Coble, who was well loved […]
Obituary: Annette Reynolds
Annette L. Reynolds, 95, Newport, RI, passed away serenely with family at her bedside on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Grand Islander Center in Middletown, RI. Annette was born in Springfield, MA to Alfordor LaRiviere and Bessie (Mygrants) LaRiviere on July 28, 1927. Annette was the first in her family to be born in […]
Obituary: Clayre Denise Edwards
Ms. Clayre Edwards, age 66, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on November 26, 2022. Clayre was born in Newport, RI to George and Clayre (Sullivan) Chamberlin. She was the wife of the late Charles Edwards. Clayre enjoyed spending time on the water, sailboats, and lighthouses. She was an avid reader and collector of all […]
Obituary: William “Bill” E. Sears
William “Bill” E. Sears, 66, of Middletown, RI, passed away on December 4, 2022, in Newport Hospital. William was born in Fall River, MA, to Georgia (Williams) Sears and the late William H. Sears Jr. He grew up in Fall River, MA. William is survived by his daughter; Doree, his siblings; Gail Scott, of Chattanooga, […]
Obituary: Thomas P. Mashaw Jr.
Thomas P. Mashaw Jr., 70, of Newport, RI, passed away at home on November 30, 2022. Thomas was born in Newport, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Kent) Mashaw. He grew up in Middletown, RI, and Gouverneur, NY. Thomas worked security for events and happenings in Newport. He also worked for Humphrey’s Building Supply. Thomas […]
Obituary: Robert J. Medeiros
Robert J. Medeiros, 75, of Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Carreiro) Medeiros. Bob served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.He went on to work for Waste Management as a scaler for many years.He leaves his brother […]
Obituary: Richard Kenneth Brown
Richard Kenneth Brown, 70 of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed peacefully in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family at sunrise on December 4, 2022. Richard was born May 20, 1952 to Kenneth and Madelyn (Neff) Brown in Providence, Rhode Island, the second of five children. He graduated from Ponaganset High School in […]
Obituary: Dana P. Carter
Dana P. Carter, 91, of North Dartmouth, MA, formerly of Needham, MA and Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022.He was the husband of the late Sonja (Olsen) Carter Born in Newton, MA, he was the son of the late Lyndall and Margaret (Walker) Carter.Dana leaves his children Douglas P. Carter and his […]
Obituary: Charles V. Beckers Jr.
Charles V. Beckers Jr., 79, of Newport, RI died peacefully on December 1, 2022.Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Charles V. and Marion G. (Galvin) Beckers. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in physics from Union College in Schenectady, NY, and a master’s degree in physical oceanography from the University of […]
Obituary: Elaine M. Faria
Elaine M. (Fucile) Faria, 74, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on December 2, 2022, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Anthony E. Faria Jr. Elaine was born on February 22, 1948 in Newport, RI to the late John and Concetta (Quattrucci) Fucile. She grew up in Newport and graduated from Rogers High School. […]
Obituary: Kristina Caragianis
Kristina Leigh Caragianis, 27, of Portsmouth passed away surrounded by family on November 30, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of William Caragianis, Stephanie Caragianis, and sister of Samantha Caragianis, and John Caragianis (Kathryn Vincent). Kristina was a charismatic and empathetic daughter, sister, and friend who enjoyed nothing more […]
Obituary: Alba Mestre De Bettar
Alba Mestre De Beetar, 82 of Newport, RI passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at St. Clare-Newport. She is survived by her only son, Esteban Beetar-Mestre of Exeter, RI, formerly of Newport. Alba is preceded in death by her husband Esteban Beetar Sara. Born in Turbaco, Bolivar, Colombia in 1940, she was the daughter of […]
Obituary: Theresa Chapman
Theresa M. Chapman, 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on November 25, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband Frederick W. Chapman. She is survived by her children; Frederick W. Chapman Jr. (Jo), Terrie Louise Newton (Barry), and Kenneth H. Chapman (Sandra). She was […]
Obituary: Carol Joy Smith
Carol Joy (Hanson) Smith, age 79, passed away, November 28, 2022, peacefully at the Miriam Hospital after a long courageous battle with ALS. She was the beloved wife of Gerald Smith; they were married for 43 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Dr. F. Charles Hanson, Capt. USNR Medical Corps., […]
Obituary: Gaynelle Jenkins Goddard Moore
Gaynelle Jenkins Goddard Moore, 90, passed peacefully over into the loving embrace of the Lord on November 29, 2022, at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay in Tiverton, RI. She was born in, Eugene, MO, on November 17, 1932, to Garland and Bonnie (Spalding) Jenkins. Gaynelle graduated from Eldon High School in 1950 and enrolled at Central Missouri […]
Obituary: Donald N. Kaull
Donald N. Kaull, 77, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Miriam Hospital in Providence RI after a courageous battle with melanoma. Don was born on May 1, 1945 in Newport RI. He was the second of three sons to Charles T. Kaull and Hilda N. Kaull. In 1967, Don married […]
Obituary: James William “Bill” Emerson
James William “Bill” Emerson, 87 of Newport, RI passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born November 6, 1935 in Fall River, MA to Ellis and Marion (Murphy) Emerson. Bill was employed by the Newport School Department where he served as a janitor at Thompson Junior […]
Obituary: Katherine Hoyt Psaki
On Wednesday, November 22nd, 2022, our beloved Kate died peacefully at Heatherwood Health Care Center in Newport, RI. She was born on July 17, 1942, in New Haven, CT the daughter of Norris and Katherine (Kitty) Hoyt. Kate grew up on the campus of St. George’s School, where her father, Norris, was a teacher of […]
Obituary: Christine Ann Deacon
Christine Ann (Mello) Deacon, 75, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on November 20, 2022 at Hope Hospice Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Robert Deacon Jr. Christine was born March 7, 1947, in Fall River, MA, to the late George and Frances (Bernhardt) Mello. After graduating high school, she attended Western […]
Obituary: Judith M. Dennis
Mrs. Judith Dennis, 76, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on November 23, 2022. Judith was born in Newport, RI to Louis and Mary (Hunter) DelRoss. Judith married Arthur Dennis of Newport in December 1974. Judy was part owner and manager of Fifth Ward Video, and later employed as a Customer Relations Representative for Stop […]
Obituary: Charles D. Toracinta
Charles D. Toracinta, of Newport, RI and Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, with his family by his side. Born in Newport in 1929, Charles was the son of Charles and Catherine (Cleary) Toracinta. He graduated from De La Salle Academy, where he earned numerous accolades for his skills in basketball. […]
Obituary: Nina Bozas
Nina (Gianetis) Bozas, age 88, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away surrounded by her family on November 23, 2022 at Hope Hospice Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Ernest Bozas. Nina was born in Newport, RI in 1934 to Stamos and Elizabeth (Mousoulis) Gianetis, Nina grew up in Newport on W. […]
Obituary: Christine Ann Deacon
Christine Ann (Mello) Deacon, 75, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on November 20, 2022 at Hope Hospice Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Robert Deacon Jr. Christine was born March 7, 1947, in Fall River, MA, to the late George and Frances (Bernhardt) Mello. After graduating high school, she attended Western […]