Joan E. (Randall) Soares, 81 passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Born in Newport, RI on May 18, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Niland) Randall. Joan was the youngest of five children and was predeceased by her husband, John […]
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Obituary: Bayard W. Russell
Captain Bayard W. Russell, USN (Ret.), of Newport RI, died peacefully November 1, 2022, after one fight too many in a series of illnesses. He had 30 years of distinguished naval service, but was most proud of his family. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Pamela Strohm Russell; his daughter Amy and her […]
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Obituary: Amy Louise Gaines
Amy Louise (Boocock) Gaines, 67, of Portsmouth, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Newport Hospital from brain cancer. She was the wife of Alan J. Gaines and the mother of Lee V. Gaines. Born in Fall River, Mass., Amy was the daughter of the late Harry and Marion (Thurber) Boocock. Amy grew up […]
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Obituary: Terence Michael Muldoon
Terence Michael Muldoon, 79, passed away peacefully, October 29, 2022, at Newport Hospital. Terry was born November 29, 1942 in Newport, Rhode Island. As a young child Terry lived in the Bronx, New York where he attended school. Terry moved back to Newport in 1963 where he worked for several organizations on Aquidneck Island including […]
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Obituary: Sheila A. Ruggeri
Sheila A. Ruggeri, age 69, of Newport, RI, passed away on October 30, 2022 in Rhode Island Hospital. Sheila was born and raised in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Armando and Helen (Zagaglia) Ruggeri. She was the founder and former owner of Dinapoli Pizza in Newport. Sheila is survived by her children; […]
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Obituary: Joseph S. Matos IV
Joseph S Matose IV, Artist-Poet- passed away on October 27th, 2022. He was born on June 15th, 1948, to Joseph S Matose III & Elvera Mare Matose. Joseph started drawing and receiving art lessons at a young age. He graduated from High school in 1966 with honors. He was editor of the yearbook, played sports […]
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Obituary: Richard S. Kane
Richard Sean Kane, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. He died peacefully at Newport Hospital, with his loving wife, Marlene Livingstone. Richard was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 12, 1935. He was the son of Irish immigrants. A few years after his birth, his family […]
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Obituary: Gordon “Skip” S. Craig Jr.,
It is with deep sadness the family of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon S. Craig Jr. announce their passing. Gordon “Skip” S. Craig Jr., 78, of Lake Worth, FL, passed away on October 25, 2022, in the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. He was the husband of the late Carolyn P. (Hess) Craig for […]
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Obituary: Catalina Cesario
Catalina Cesario age 61 passed away peacefully Sunday October 23 in Jacksonville Florida. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, she was daughter of Virginia Colon and Marcelino Cesario. She was loving mother of 7 grandmother of 22 and great grandmother of 4.She left Puerto Rico at a very young age, and lived in various cities, including, […]
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Obituary: Dorothy Bento
Mrs. Dorothy Bento, age 95, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on October 21, 2022. Dorothy was born in Fall River, MA to William and Edith (McCann) Taylor. Dorothy married Manuel Bento. She was a life long resident of Fall River and communicant of St. Patrick’s Church. Dorothy is survived by her children, Barbara Quintal […]
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Obituary: Louise Thomas Brown
Louise Thomas (Therrien) Brown, 76, passed away peacefully Tuesday October 25th at Newport Hospital surrounded by her family. A 13th generation Portsmouth native, Louise graduated Warren High School 1963. She worked for The Newport Daily News for four years, where she met the love of her life, Michael. Louise also worked for Girl Scouts of […]
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Obituary: Ronald R. Reed
Mr. Ronald Reed, age 81, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on October 17, 2022. Ronald was born in Fall River, MA to Lester and Evelyn Reed. Ronald is survived by his sister, Kathleen Ireland, his nieces and nephews, Douglas Ireland, Cheryl Oliveira, Kathleen Uchman, and Sheila Rydberg. He will also be missed by all […]
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Obituary: Louise E. Maguire
Louise E. (Murphy) Maguire, 82, of Newport, passed away on October 18, 2022 at Newport Hospital. Born in Norwood, MA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Rita (White) Murphy. Louise graduated from Norwood High School Class of 1958 and went on to graduate from Emmanuel College in 1962 with a B.A. in […]
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Obituary: Betsy Ann Vivieros
Betsy Ann Vivieros, 70, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 in the Dawn Hill Nursing Home. She was the loving companion to Michael T. Logan for 25 years. Betsy was born in Newport, RI, to the late Edward Dunn Jr. and Edith (Alger) Dunn. She grew up in Newport and attended […]
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Obituary: Louis Escobar
Louis Escobar, 84, of Escobar Farm in Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on October 21, 2022. He was the husband of Jane (Rzegocki) Escobar. Louis was born to the late Antone and Mary (Gomes) Escobar in Middletown, RI and lived his whole life at Escobar Farm in Portsmouth. Anyone who knew him knows how […]
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Obituary: Mary Evelyn (Mello) Martin
Mary Evelyn (Mello) Martin, 91, of Newport, RI, passed away on October 12, 2022, in the Village House Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank H. Martin. Mary was born in Newport, to the late Ernest R. and Josephine (Amaral) Mello. Mary was a communicant of St. Augustin’s Church and a […]
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Obituary: Dorothy A. Post
Dorothy A. Post passed from this life October 17, 2022 at age 99 years, 1 month and 10 days in Newport RI. The daughter of the late Donald and Alice Arnett of North Reading, MA, she had a long life filled with incredible accomplishments. She met her husband of 54 years, the late Ellsworth E. […]
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Obituary: Janet B. Johnson
Janet Baum Johnson, 89 years old, of Middletown died on October 12, 2022 after complications due to a fall. Now she is with her Lord and Savior. She was born on January 25, 1933, Brooklyn, NY, in the Flatbush area. At the age of 16, she met the love of her life, The Reverend Dr. […]
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Obituary: Genevieve Martin (Booth) Romano
Genevieve Martin (Booth) Romano of East Providence, formerly of Sandwich MA and Tequesta FL passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022, at the age of 100. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Hanley) Booth. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Romano. She was […]
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Obituary: Mary E. Paiva
Mary E. (Salois) Paiva, 73, of Portsmouth, passed away on October 12, 2022. She was the wife of James Paiva. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Catherine (Flynn) Salois. Mary’s first love was her family. Her most joyful times were spent surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She […]
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Obituary: Frances F. Collins
Frances Collins, 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away, at home, with her loving family by her side, on October 9, 2022. Frances was born October 5, 1929, in Little Compton, RI, to the late Angelina Viera Fava.She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Collins, and the late Howard Peckham. Frances was a […]
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Obituary: John T. Vendola
John T. Vendola, age 78, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on October 5, 2022 at Newport Hospital. John was born in Everett, MA to Frederick and Sophie Vendola. He grew up in Everett and was a graduate of Boston University. In 1986 John, his wife Pauleen and family moved to Madison, NH where he […]
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Obituary: Ronald Ray Gaw
Ronald Ray Gaw, 81, of Middletown, passed away on October 10, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Judith (Lopes) Gaw. Born in Los Angeles, CA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Irene (Romero) Gaw.Ronald retired from the Navy after 26 years of service as […]
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Obituary: William “Bill” F. Gamer
William “Bill” F. Gamer, 57, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born November 14, 1964, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Ann (Dias) Gamer. Bill graduated from Middletown High School in 1983 and went on to East Coast Aero Technical School, where […]
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Obituary: Nancy E. Hedly
Nancy E. (Sargent) Hedly, 82, of Middletown, passed away on October 8, 2022, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert G. Hedly, Sr.Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Linnea E. (Carlson) Sargent. Over the years, Nancy was a nursery schoolteacher, a transportation coordinator, and a […]