Obituaries

Anna Maria Di Mattino, of Portsmouth, RI passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family and loyal dogs. She was 62. Born in Queens, NY, Anna entered the world as a proud New Yorker on March 21, 1961. Daughter of Pierina and Basilio Luches, Anna was known for her gentle spirit, […]

Elizabeth M. “Tippy” (Cornell) Hussey, 89, of Middletown, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 29, 2023, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Michael “Mickey” Hussey, who died in June 2022. Their love for each other will forever serve as an inspiration for their entire family. She is survived by two sons, Michael, […]

Christopher A. Stedford, 61 of Newport, passed away at home on January 23, 2023.He was the husband of Lisa Bailey Stedford.Born in Newport, Chris was the son of the late Oscar and Beverly (Monteiro) Stedford. Chris was a strong man, he was a family man and a fun loving man that had a love for […]

Colonel Burton C. Quist, USMC (Ret.), 76, of Middletown, RI, died on January 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by family, after a short and difficult battle with cancer. He was the husband of Catherine (Swallow) Quist. Born in Worcester, MA, on August 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth […]

Michael Edward Christ, 81, passed away peacefully in his home on January 24, 2023, after a long illness.Born on December 28, 1941, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Barbara (Bloom) Christ. Michael was the son of Henry Christ, who in the 1950’s, ran Buddy’s Garage on Connell Highway in […]

Joseph A. Rodericks, 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in Newport.He was the beloved husband of the late Jane R. (Roderick) Rodericks Born, in Newport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (DeMello) Rodericks Gomes. Joe was a carpenter for over 50 years, and a member of the Carpenter’s Union […]

Gary Smith March 28, 1958-January 16, 2023 Man of Music and Builder of Communities Gary Smith was set on his life’s path during a matinee showing of “The Sound of Music” at the Starcase Cinema in Middletown, RI. He was seven years old. “I learned that music could beat Nazis. That’s when I knew,” Gary […]

Bradford J. Faxon, Sr., 84, of Westport, MA passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023. Brad was many things, but most importantly, loved by his family. A lifelong New Englander, Brad grew up in Milton, MA with his brother Lindwood, sister Jane, and parents Raymond and Dorothy. He graduated from Norwich University Military Academy, Class […]

Loretta L. Clarkson, 90 of Middletown R.I. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on the morning of January 22, 2023 Loretta was born of September 19, 1932, in Fall River Massachusetts to the late Alphonse and Delia (Bourque) Brousseau. She was a beloved wife of 67 years to James A. Clarkson […]

Geraldine Orosco, 76 of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 17, 2023. Geraldine, affectionately known as Gerry was born in Washington County, North Carolina on May 22, 1946 to the late Calvin James and Earlene Cordon James Basham. Following high school graduation, Geraldine left rural eastern North Carolina for Durham, […]

Barbara Ann (Monticone) Mureddu, age 83, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Catherine (Goldie) and Guido Monticone, owners of Monticone Variety located in Market Square. Barbara was a graduate of St. Catherine’s Academy and a graduate of the Newport Hospital […]

Thomas M. Butala, 67 passed away on Friday January 20, 2023, at home with his loving family by his side. Tom was born June 5, 1955, in Detroit, MI to Edward and Pearl (Aho) Butala. Tom joined the Navy in 1974, as a submariner, and served aboard the USS Whale (SSN-638). After leaving the Navy […]

Graciela “Gracie” Emerick, 88, of Newport, RI, passed away on January 19, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of the late Paul Emerick. Graciela was born in Bogota, Columbia to Carlos Alberto Caceres and Manuela Vega de Caceres on December 18, 1934. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant […]

David E. Reid, age 79, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on January 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. David was born in Fall River, MA to Edson Reid and A. Irene (Hodgins) Reid. David was the husband of Bette (Longson) Reid of Tiverton for 60 years. David grew up […]

Arthur J. Torres of Middletown, RI was born on May 24, 1944. He was the son of the late Joseph B. Torres and Hilda (Camara) Torres. Arthur graduated from Somerset High School, Somerset, MA. He was an owner of Torres Service Station in Fall River, MA for many years, where he worked alongside family and […]

Madeline Denise (McCarthy) Lynch was born to Florence Joseph and Mary Agnes (Driscoll) McCarthy of Whitman, Massachusetts on April 6, 1934. After enduring Alzheimer’s Disease for fourteen years, Madeline left this life for another on January 20, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Hugh F. Lynch of Newport, Rhode Island. Madeline […]

On January 12th, 2023 our Leslie passed and joined her father, Roger D. Ney, her mother, Cheryl D. Ney, her sister, Robin Pacheco, her brother, John Ney, and her son, Kyle Paquette.Leslie spoke of being comforted knowing that they were waiting and would welcome her at her passing. In her time here Leslie enjoyed spending […]

Ronald R. Dupont, 83, of Westport, MA, passed away on January 16, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Melinda (Arcieri). Ronald was born in Fall River, MA to Louis and Olive (Carriera) Dupont. He grew up in Portsmouth, RI. Graduated from Rogers High School. Retired from Naval Undersea Warfare […]

Velvet Coite, age 59, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on January 15, 2023 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of James R. Coite of Newport for the last 29 years. Velvet was born in Newport, RI to the late Donald and Doris (Dow) Devol. She grew up in Newport and worked for several […]

Diane A. O’Hara, 85, of Newport passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born on August 28, 1937 in Malden, MA to Loring and Margorie (Bayless) Spranker. She was the second of two daughters. Diane grew up in Swampscott, MA and graduated from Swampscott High School […]

Diane Monteiro, age 65, of 51 Chapel Terrace, Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Isabella Monterio of Newport RI. She is survived by her daughter Deanna Rogers of South Florida, two brothers Micheal and Kenny Monteiro […]

Paget (Wetherell) Segerson, aged 60, passed away on January 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Paget was born on May 2, 1962, in Paget, Bermuda. The daughter of Howard and Dolly (Souza) Wetherell, she moved with her family to Yokohama, Japan from 1965-69. They then moved to Newport, RI, the birthplace of her father. […]

William Henry Ethier, 61 of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, January 14, 2023. Born August 30, 1961, to Horace Ethier and the late Joan (Hague) Ethier. Bill graduated from Portsmouth High School with the class of 1979 then went on to pursue his passion, spending 17 years at sea […]

Deborah Christine (Meikle) Cahoon of Newport, RI, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of David C. Cahoon. Born in Newport, May 8, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. Meikle and Kathleen “Kitty” (O’Connor) Meikle. Deborah was a graduate of St. Catherine’s Academy, Newport, The Elms […]