Obituaries

Craig Alan Harris, MD, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Cumberland, RI, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. His family at his side, he transitioned in peace, with the dignity and grace that characterized his whole life. Craig is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judith Harris; his children, Holly A. Harris, of […]

Paul McEnroe, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on July 12, 2022. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Hart) McEnroe. He wrote this obituary a few weeks before, which is as follows: If you are reading this, I have already gone up in smoke (hope that is the direction). No tears for me as […]

James Randolph Mann, 52, of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away on July 12, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. James was born in Plainfield, NJ, to Jerry Mann and the late Kirsten (Albro) Mann. James received his Associate Degree in Communications from the Community College of Rhode Island. He worked in banking in Warwick. He was a […]

Gloria jean Griffin 79, of Newport Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on July 13,2022. Gloria was born on May 26,1943, in Newport, RI, to the late Lillian and James Griffin. Gloria enjoyed painting and writing poems. She was a Newporter he entire life and was friends to many.Gloria is survived by her daughter Kim Walker […]

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, […]