John Winthrop Clarke, age 79, of New York, New York, passed away on August 4, 2022 in NY after an extended illness.John was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Jeremiah and Virginia (Beguelin) Clarke. He grow up on the family estate on Long Island and developed a passion for American antiques, particularly antique radios. […]
Obituaries
Obituary: Captain Thomas J. Glancy Jr., USN (Retired) Ph.D
Captain Thomas J. Glancy Jr., USN (Retired) Ph.D, 93, died on Sunday, July 24, 2022, in the John Clarke Nursing Home. He was the son of the late Thomas J. Glancy Sr. and Agnes (Dolan) Glancy of Marblehead, MA. He was born in Dorchester, MA on November 10, 1928 and was educated in Marblehead, MA […]
Obituary: Kathleen Trefethen
Ms. Kathleen Trefethen, age 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2022, with her family by her side. Kathleen was born in Concord, MA to Lawrence and Anne (Connelly) Broderick. Kathleen is survived by her children, James A. Trefethen, Carlene D. Willis, and Mark L. Trefethen and will also […]
Obituary: Dorothy Joan Lopes
Dorothy Joan Lopes, age 88, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on August 3, 2022 at Newport Hospital surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Michael E. Lopes. Dorothy was born on January 2, 1934 in Norwich, CT to the late Russell and Victoria (Metivier) Carter. During her childhood, she learned many skills […]
Obituary: John “Jackie” Ripa
John J. Ripa, Sr, age 76, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 3, 2022. Jack was born in Newport, RI to Sebastian and Florence (Weaver) Ripa. Jack married his high school sweetheart Barbara (Gibson) of Middletown on May 14, 1964, and together raised 4 children. […]
Obituary: John Forster Peabody
John F. Peabody Jr., 84, of Middletown, RI, passed away on August 3, 2022 at home. He was the husband of the late Joan (Sherman) Peabody. John was born in Newport on August 9, 1937 to the late John and Mary Peabody. He was a graduate of the Wentworth Institute and worked for the Montaup […]
Obituary: Barbara Ann Ruscetta
“All that you touchYou Change. All that you ChangeChanges you. The only lasting truthis Change.”~Octavia Butler Barbara Ann Ruscetta, 91, wife, mother, Nana, sister, friend, has provided us with yet another opportunity to learn from change. She left us on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022, in the early afternoon. She would tell you that how you […]
Obituary: Frances Mae Leary
Frances M. (Malley) Leary, RN, in her 100th year, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 1, 2022. She was the wife of the late Paul M. Leary. Frances was born in Putnam, CT to the late John and Mabel (Normandin) Malley. She was a graduate of Burrillville High School […]
Obituary: Margaret Fernandes (Peg) Carlone
Margaret Fernandes (Peg) Carlone, 95, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1927, to the late John and Mary (DeArruda) Fernandes. Peg, along with her husband Pete, were owners and operators of Carlone’s Florist in Portsmouth for 46 years. Peg loved to […]
Obituary: Murray McIntosh
Murray “Mac” Harrington McIntosh passed away on July 31 at the age of 65 after a four-year long battle with cancer. Mac is survived by his sister, Laurel McIntosh and three daughters, Shelby, Laura, and Caroline. Mac was born on September 8, 1956, at Loyola Hospital in Evanston, IL to Brian and Janet McIntosh. Mac’s […]
Obituary: John F. B. Corcoran
We are heartbroken to announce that John F.B. Corcoran passed away in a swimming accident at Elephant Rock in Middletown, RI, on Friday, July 29th, 2022. He was 62. He was born May 11th, 1960, in Newport, RI, to Edward and Ruth (Chatterton) Corcoran. He graduated from St. George’s in 1978, where he earned four […]
Obituary: Esthier Marie Coen
Esther Maire Coen, 59, of Bristol, RI, passed away at home on July 29, 2022. Esther was born in Newport, RI to the late Austin W. Coen Jr and Esther Catherine (Till) Coen. Esther was a lifelong resident of the state of Rhode Island and has resided in Middletown and Bristol for all her life. […]
Obituary: Phyllis A. Braga
Phyllis A. (Bonci) Braga, 88, of Middletown, passed away on July 28, 2022, in the Village House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Charles Braga. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Angelina (Ripa) Bonci.Phyllis and Charlie liked to golf. Listening and dancing to live jazz music […]
Obituary: Robert G. Vivieros
Robert G. Vivieros, 82, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home with his family by his side on July 27, 2022. Robert was born in Fall River, MA, to the late Gabriel and Doris (Dyer) Vivieros. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1959. After receiving honorable discharge in 1963, he joined the Carpenters […]
Obituary: Kevin B. Whitlock
Kevin Bruce Whitlock, 53, of Newport, RI passed away July 23, 2022 at home. Kevin was born in Woonsocket, RI to Eunice (Marcure) Whitlock and Lewis Whitlock on April 20, 1969. He went to San Pasqual High School in Escondido, CA. In 1995, Kevin joined Coristine Locksmith and became a Master Locksmith. Several years later […]
Obituary: Quinn Catherine Donnelly
With tear filled eyes and broken hearts, the family of Quinn Catherine Donnelly announces her passing on July 24, 2022. Quinn was born on July 4, 2022, in Providence, RI, to her loving parents Colm Donnelly and Christina MacLeod. Quinn will be dearly missed by her parents; Colm Donnelly and Christina MacLeod, her brother; Declan […]
Obituary: Kenneth Dandridge Taft
Kenneth Dandridge Taft passed away at home in Newport, RI on July 19th, 2022 on the day of his 70th wedding anniversary to Mary F. (Mulligan) Taft, who survives him. Ken was born in Uxbridge, Ma on July 26th, 1925 to Robert and Silda (Cnossen) Taft. He graduated from Uxbridge High School in 1943. Following […]
Obituary: Lydia Jean Ferrell
Lydia Jean Ferrell, 86 of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2022 Lydia was born in Portsmouth, RI to the late John and Julia (Roderick) Ferreira. Lydia was married to the late Marvin D. Ferrell for 50 years. Lydia worked at Raytheon for 29 years as a Cable Specialist and […]
Obituary: Rosalie B. Weston
Rosalie B. (Lee) Weston, 84 of Middletown, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the John Clarke Nursing Home. Born in Cranston RI, she was the daughter of Virginia Weston Johnson. Lee Lived most of her life in Newport and Middletown RI. Held many different job titles but retired from the Navy Base. Lee […]
Obituary: Jamie Georgette Owens
Jamie Georgette Owens, 57, of Newport, RI, passed away in Newport Hospital on July 4, 2022. Jamie was born in Newport, to Judith Owens and the late Milton Friedman. She grew up in the Fifth Ward on Clinton Street. She enjoyed spending time at King’s Park and Fort Adams, she was definitely a “beach bum,” […]
Obituary: Eugene Joseph Love
Eugene Love, age 77, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on July 11, 2022 at home. Eugene was born in Boston, MA on February 19, 1945. He was the son of the late Eugene and Georgina (Burhough) Love.Eugene is survived by his wife Annette (Buonanno) Love. He also leaves a daughter Lisa Bettencourt of Portsmouth, […]
Obituary: Beverly Kantrowitz-Prosnitz
Beverly Faye Kantrowitz-Prosnitz, 75, who distinguished herself as “a champion for people,” according to a prominent community leader, passed away at the Kent Hospital on Monday, July 25, 2022, with her loving husband by her side. Born and raised in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Naomi (Gladstone) Kantrowitz. She graduated […]
Obituary: Harold Belson
Harold Belson of Londonderry, NH, formerly Portsmouth, RI, passed away June 21. He was 83. Harold was born and raised in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Saul and Dora (Gaffen) Belson. He was the husband of Janet (Jacobsen) Belson, his high school sweetheart and constant companion for almost 62 years, father of Debora […]
Obituary: Joseph A. Ferri Jr.
Joseph “Joe” A. Ferri, age 90, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on July 22 2022 at the Newport Hospital. Joe came into this world on November 25, 1931 at Lying Hospital in Providence Rhode Island to Joseph and Margret (Pollitt) Ferri, Sr. He grew up in Pawtucket, RI and graduated from Pawtucket East […]
Obituary: Janet Louise Toole
Janet L. Toole (Petitt), age 80, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert and Doris (Armstrong) Petitt. Janet married Kenneth R. Toole of Cranston, RI on September 1, 1962, in Haddonfield, NJ. They settled in Staatsburg, […]
