Obituaries

Jesse DeCosta Jr., 77, of Newport, died on May 19, 2024, formally from Middletown. Born in Newport on September 19,1946, he was the son of Jesse and Anna (Silveira) DeCosta. Jesse was a 1964 graduate of Middletown High School where he excelled in his athletic skills. He played baseball and basketball, but football was his […]

Raymond Patrick “Gabby” Garcia Jr. It’s with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our friend and family member, Gabby Garcia of Portsmouth, RI. Gabby passed away on May 21, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by those who loved him most. Raymond was born August 17, 1959 to the late Raymond & […]

Dorothy Joyce Williams, 94 of Middletown, RI died peacefully on May 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 14, 1930 in Bridport, Dorset, England to the late George and Edith (Reid) Scantlebury. She was the wife of the late Robert R. Williams USN (Ret.). Joyce’s early years were spent in […]

Maxine ‘Micki’ Abbé Israel Balaban passed away in Newport, RI, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, after a gradual decline in health. She was three months shy of 95 years old. Micki was born on July 28, 1929, to Bertram Eli Israel and Anne White Israel of Providence, RI. She was an ace student at Hope […]

Patricia “Patty” (Pridgen) Anderson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 18, 2024. Patty was a 1981 graduate from Rogers High School. While attending Roger’s she was an active member of the ROTC. She also enjoyed taking auto mechanic classes, which she shared those valuable skills learned with her children later in life. Patty […]

William “Bill” F. Flowers, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away in Rhode Island Hospital on May 19, 2024. He was the husband of Patricia (McGrath) Flowers for 64 years. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Frank R. and Elvira (Botelho) Flowers. Bill was an avid basketball player when he wasn’t […]

On May 9, 2024, Marjorie J. Beardwood passed away peacefully at Riverview Nursing home, Coventry, RI. She was in the presence of her daughter and members of the nursing staff. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late George Edward Jackson and Jean Vincent (Swan) Jackson. Marjorie is survived by her son […]

Alexander James Pavlik, 39, passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024, in Newport, Rhode Island. Alex was born October 10, 1984, at the Navy base hospital on Aquidneck Island. Alex grew up and attended Elementary through High School in Acton, Massachusetts. His creativity and love for family, friends, and animals resonated in all he did. […]

Kenneth Ray Carson, a cherished father, brother, son, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born in Newport, RI, Kenneth was the son of the late Kenneth Burley and Jacqueline (Carson) Carter. Kenneth’s life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his passions, particularly his […]

Melissa Anne Barker, 46, of Portsmouth, RI passed away in her home on April 26, 2024. She was born in Newport, RI to parents Clifton H. and Sheila A. (Warren) Barker of Cape Coral FL. Melissa is survived by her parents Clifton and Sheila, her brother Gregory, her aunt Marjorie (Barker) Wilkey, uncle and aunt […]

Phyllis May Sherman, 85, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, died on April 26, 2024 at Newport Hospital. Born in Newport, RI on July 19, 1938, She was the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Power) Peckham. Phyllis was raised in a faithful family of the Episcopal Church, first at Emmanuel Church in Newport and later […]

V. James Vanicek, Jr. (Jim) 90, of Middletown, RI, died on April 27, 2024 at home. He was married to Sally (Zautner) Vanicek for 68 years. Born in Newport, RI on September 8, 1933, Jim was the son of the late Venceslaus (Van) and Dorothy (Dot) Vanicek. Jim attended Rogers High School and graduated from […]

Karen Carlin (Sullivan) Day, 62 of North Kingstown, RI, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, April 22, 2024. Born in New London, CT, she was the daughter of the late F.M. and Barbara Sullivan. Karen passed at home with her loving husband Kevin J. Day and her beloved son, Christopher J. […]

Patrick A.J. Keith, an aspiring film script writer, passed away peacefully at home in West Palm Beach on April 21, 2024. He was 31. Vibrant and outgoing, Patrick was a young man with grand ambitions to work in the movie industry. His sense of humor and affinity to make others laugh made him a quick friend to many.  His […]

Arline Marie Montecalvo, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly and too soon on April 28, 2024. She was the loving wife of Raymond A. Montecalvo and dedicated mother to Michael Montecalvo, both of Portsmouth. Arline was born and raised in Providence, RI, and was the daughter of the late Edouard and Marie A. […]

Shahrzad “Sherry” Naso, 37, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, in Boston, MA. Born in Houston, TX to parents Siavash Ghoreishi and Jila Khorsand, their family traveled to New England where Sherry was raised in East Greenwich, RI. Sherry is survived by her husband, Scott Naso, daughter Laila Naso, her parents Siavash and Jila, […]

Sandra “Sandy” Harden Greenman, 89, of Block Island, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024, in the comfort of family and friends after a decade long fight with Alzheimer’s. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 4, 1935, to William Reid and Betty Juris Harden, Sandy was the elder of two daughters. The family […]