Obituaries

Mrs. Linda Watts, age 84, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on July 12, 2022. Linda was born in Glen Ridge, NJ to David and Jessie Jackman on October 14, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Jessie Jackman and her brother -in-law, Erwin H. Leiphart III Linda is survived by […]

Andrew S. Tsimortos, age 90, of Newport, RI, passed away on July 12, 2022 at his home. He was the husband of Anne Marie (Lus) Tsimortos for the last 69 years. Andrew was born in Woonsocket, RI to the late Samuel and Garefalea (Demitrakakis) Tsimortos. He served four years in the US Army and was […]

Joseph A. Coupal II, 87, of Middletown, RI, passed away on July 11, 2022, at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Emma J. (Corey) Coupal. Joseph was born in Detroit, MI, to the late Joseph A Coupal I and Louise R Coupal. Joseph honorably served in the U.S. Navy for 8 years. He was […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Steven I. Goldman, of Brooklyn, NY passed away June 24, 2022.  Born November 1, 1955 in Providence, RI, he was the son of Rosalie Goldman of Newport, RI and the late Harvey Goldman of Warwick, RI. Steven attended Providence Hebrew Day School and Ner Israel Rabbinical School in Baltimore, MD.  He […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Vernon A. Harvey, of Newport, local attorney and Retired Naval Lieutenant Commander, passed away on July 4, 2022. Vernon was active right to the end and lived life accordingly. He was very proud of his 009 Bar Card number. Vernon was born January 2, 1923 in Newport to Bernard & […]

Robert L. Thorpe, age 70, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2022, at home. He was the husband of Maureen (Fitzpatrick) Thorpe. Bob was born in Attleboro, MA to Frederick and Dorothy (Johnson) Thorpe. He graduated from Bishop Feehan High School in 1970 as a star athlete in football, basketball, and track […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Michael E. Collins, 87, died on July 7, 2022, at Silver Creek Manor after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born November 12, 1934, in Newport, RI, the son of Michael E. Collins, Sr. and Josephine (Pierson) Collins. Michael graduated from De La Salle Academy, Class of 1954. Following […]

Joyce Ann (Clark) Westcott, 91, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on July 5, 2022, at The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare, in Bristol surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born January 6, 1931, in Rockland, MA to the late George and Agnes (Morey) Clark. She grew up in Island Park where […]

Joan Frances Glasheen, age 83, died peacefully on July 4, 2022, at St. Clare Home in Newport, RI. She was born on March 9, 1939, to Leo and Viola (Epstein) Glasheen in Providence, RI. Joan graduated from Burrillville High School and Newport Hospital School of Nursing. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing […]

Jon C. Westmoreland, 81, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on June 28, 2022, in the Brookdale Sakonnet Bay Assisted Living Facility. He was the husband of Elvira “Dee” (Draghetti) Westmoreland for 33 years. Jon was born in Port Chester, NY, to Carl B. and Helen (Hardy) Westmoreland. He grew up in White Plains, NY. Jon […]

James N. Psaras, 58, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with his family by his side on July 2, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Katharine “Kit” (Hirst) Psaras, and adoring father to his children, Julia R. Psaras and William J. Psaras, of Middletown. Jimmy was born […]

DK1 Juan Castillo Sanchez Jr., USN, (Ret.), 84, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 30, 2022, in the RI Veterans Home Community Living Center. He was the husband of Erlinda (Ganzon) Sanchez for 54 years. Juan was born in the Philippines, to Policarpio and Hillaria (Castillo) Sanchez. He grew up in Calaocan, Manaoag, Pangasinan, […]

Raymond Justin Silvia, age 97, a lifelong resident of Middletown, RI passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Husband of the late Barbara Louise (Souza) Silvia for 62 years. Born in Newport, RI on December 11, 1924, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Cardoza) Silvia. Mr. Silvia attended Middletown Schools and […]

Mrs. Maris S. Humphreys, age 79, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on May 31, 2022. Maris was born in Hartford, CT to Beatrice and Frederick Swan. Maris married Keith Cordell Humphreys of Middleboro, MA, on July 15, 1967, in North Canton, CT. Maris loved history, books, music, dance and the natural world. She was […]

Sheila M. Woods, age 85, formerly of Jamestown and Newport, RI, passed away on June 17, 2022 at Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown. She was born in Newport to the late Harold and Claire (Mason) Woods. Sheila graduated from Salve Regina University with Bachelor’s degree in Science. She enjoyed her many trips to Ireland […]

Michael Aloysius Hussey, Jr., “Mickey,” 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Cornell Hussey for more than 65 years. He frequently referred to his marriage as “the best thing that ever happened to me.” He is survived by his children: son Michael and daughter-in-law […]

Christopher J. Burns, of Tiverton, RI passed peacefully on June 27, 2022. Born in Newport, RI on August 4, 1954. He was a son of Helen (Callahan) and Francis Burns whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Peggy (Wilson) Burns and daughter Audra Moon. His two sisters […]

Marielle Plunkett Reilly, 69, of Portsmouth and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passedaway suddenly on June 25, 2022, at Newport Hospital surrounded by her family. Shewas the beloved wife of William J. Reilly. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Marielle was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marion(Meagher) Plunkett. She grew up in East Norwich, Long Island […]