Obituaries

Shirley L. Zdanuk, 92, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on December 30, 2022 in AdviniaCare Southpointe Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late MMCM Anthony F. Zdanuk, Sr., USN, Ret., for 58 years. Shirley was born in Shelton, CT, to the late Alfred and Genevieve (Thompson) Cotnoir. She grew up in a large […]

Nancy Bolster Fales, beloved companion of Donald T. Madieros of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022, in St. Anne’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was 81. Nancy was the daughter of the late John Richmond Fales and Barbara Bolster Fales and preceded in death by her sister, Eleanor “Ellie” Fales […]

Nicholas “Nick” Meriwether Stephens (1934-2022), of Hopkinton, MA and formerly Portsmouth, RI, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 22, 2022, at the Milford Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. He is the son of the late Louisa Smith Barnard and Roosevelt Goethals Thayer, and was later adopted by Theophilus Stuart Stephens. He is […]

John Brennan’s remarkable life tells the story of Newport’s last 7 decades, of its proud Irish heritage, and about the self-made men and women – from Ireland and other countries – whose tenacity and courage helped build something beautiful in the country they adopted and cherished. Born just outside of Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland, John […]

Katherine C. Pridgen of Portsmouth Rhode Island passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 29, 2022. She was born in Torrington, Connecticut to Harry Clark and Leona Hull. Katherine was a retired Army Veteran. After retirement she joined the Navy Exchange where she worked for 25 years making countless lifelong friends that […]

On December 28th, Cynthia Louise Simmons, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, friend, and wife passed away in her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Robert Hurley. Cindy was born at Newport Hospital to the late Alexander and Mary Simmons who operated Simmons Farm, in Middletown. She was one of five children and […]

Jean R. Wilson, 74 of Newport, RI, passed away December 29, 2022. She was born in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (Murphy) Wilson.  Jean worked as a CNA at various nursing homes in Newport. She was also a caregiver for her sister, Teresa for […]

Lois G. Remong, age 83, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully in Newport Hospital on December 19, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Newport, RI, the daughter of the late Gwyn and Corneila (Reese) Remong. She was a lifelong resident of Newport, born and raised in the “5th Ward” on Houston Avenue. […]

Margaret Berard (née Grey), age 85, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away on December 25, 2022. Margaret was born on July 17, 1937, in Woonsocket, RI, to Michael and Madeline Grey. She received her Nursing degree from Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. On August 20, 1960, she married Raymond […]

Ann Marie Swift, age 85 passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022, while residing under the compassionate care from staff at The Royal Middletown Nursing and Rehabilitation facility, Middletown, RI. Born on Jan 9, 1937, in Providence, RI. She was the daughter of late Christopher and Elizabeth (Rounds) Swift. She was preceded in death by her […]

Raymond L. Sabbag of Auburndale, MA passed away on December 21, 2022.  He was 89 years old. Ray was the dear and devoted husband for 64 years of Mary Lou (McAvoy) Sabbag.  Loving father of Brenda Louise Sabbag and her partner Anthony Chauvin of Portsmouth, RI; Kenneth Raymond Sabbag M.D. and his wife Margaret of […]

Norman Edward Joseph Champagne passed peacefully with his loving family by his side on December 20, 2022. He was born December 23, 1936, in White Plains, NY, the son of Anna and Edward Champagne. They moved to Fall River, MA in 1940, where he grew up. Norman married Janet Martin of Middletown on July 6, […]

It is with a broken heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Robyn Holloway of Newport, RI. She was the adored wife and partner in every aspect of life of Mary Louise Cavanaugh. She leaves her loving in laws Tom & Lynne Cavanaugh, Suzanne and Dennis Laven, Jane & Joe Lang, Paul and Maura […]

Charles A. Raposa, Sr.90, of Portsmouth passed away peacefully, on December 18, 2022, at home with his family by his side. Charles was married for 63 years, before her passing to the late Eileen J. (Silvia) Raposa.Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Antone and Mary (Bernard) Raposa. Mr. Raposa served […]

Ronald I. Becker died Dec. 18, 2022 in Newport. Ron was born November 10, 1942 in Rochester, NY, the son of Louis Cohen and Anne (Bloom) Cohen Becker and the stepson of Milton Becker. Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Johanna (Bannon) Becker of Newport, daughter Jessica Cooperman, son-in-law Mike Cooperman and […]

Agnes Barbara (Cloud) Shaffell, 91, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully at Newport Hospital on Sunday December 18, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Elshant) Cloud. She was the wife of the late Arthur E. Shaffell, whom she married on October 25, […]

Douglas Lewis Levy, 65, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on December 14, 2022 at home. Douglas was born May 15, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York to Sara Levy. Doug who was born in NY grew up in Rhode Island after serving twelve years in the military. Then eventually resided in Fall River, Massachusetts. […]

Edythe Marie Cousin (Ferretti) of Newport, RI died peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the St. Clare Home. She had recently celebrated her 105th birthday with her family. She was the wife of the late Jacques Cousin, of Newport, and happily married for 73 years. She was the daughter of the late Antonio G. […]

John E. Flis, 65 of Middletown, RI passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Newport Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Barbara (Peschier) Flis and his stepfather Robert Stump. John was born in Virginia Beach, but Middletown was his home. It was here that he became the man that […]

Doris Frances Hanmer, 96, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully with her son Rory by her side on December 7, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence, RI. She was the wife of the late Tracy Alphonzo Hanmer. Doris was born in Jersey City, NJ to Alfred and Edith (Gibeau) Dixon. […]

Roger Hamilton King, Jr., 81, a well-known national art expert, Newport gallery owner, television station advertising executive, entrepreneur and longtime Newport civic leader, passed away on December 11, 2022 at Village House following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Sandra FitzGerald King of Newport. A […]