Obituaries

Ann Leander Gibson, known affectionately as “Tootsie” 83, of Champion, Ohiopreviously of Jefferson, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4th, 2022, afternumerous health issues over the past year. Ann was born on December 10th, 1938, in Newport, Rhode Island, the daughter of Antone J. and Kathleen (Murray) Leander. She married Ronald E. Gibson on October 6. 1964.in […]

Raphael Sweeney, age 54, of Narragansett, died on May 13, 2022, when he ended his battle with mental illness and went to be with Jesus. Raphael was born in Cincinnati, OH to Bronson and Judith Sweeney. He grew up all over the country in a Marine Corps family and as a young man, loved to […]

Jean-Michel Raymond Andre Vienne, 73, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on May 14, 2022 surrounded by his 3 children. He was the husband of the late Joanne Marie Vienne. Jean-Michel was born December 6, 1948 in Philippeville, Algeria, to Andre and Raymonde (Payen) Vienne. He grew up in Provence, in the south of France, […]

Mrs. Doris Boiani, age 98, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on May 16, 2022. Doris was born in Newport, RI to August and Elvira (Briscoli) Ciavarini. Doris was the wife of Leo Boiani for 70 years. A loving mother and homemaker, her family was her passion. Doris was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing […]

Captain Charles Walter Jauss, USN, (Ret.), 88, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on May 13, 2022, in the St. Clare Home in Newport. He was the husband of Helen (Andrews) Jauss for 58 years. Captain Jauss was born and raised in Chicago, IL, to the late William and Marie (Walter) Jauss. Captain Jauss enlisted […]

Ms. Rachel Amy Johnson, age 53, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sisters on May 11, 2022, after a courageous struggle with cancer. Rachel was born in Newport, RI on January 15, 1969, to Clifford Johnson IV and the late Dianne Lesueur Johnson. After graduating from Rogers High School in Newport, […]

Juliette M. Janes, 80 passed away at the Grand Islander Nursing Center on Friday, May 13, 2022.  She was born and resided on Aquidneck Island her whole life. She was a Newport native for 67 years and moved to Middletown in 2014. She was the daughter of the late William E. Janes and Edna (Millett) […]

CWO-2 Alton B. LeCroy, USN, (Ret.), 90, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022 in the John Clarke Nursing Center. He was the husband of the late Jeanette (Cox) LeCroy for 33 years. Alton was born on May 18, 1931 in Hartwell, GA, to the late Charles and Vesta (Fleming) LeCroy. […]

Virginia Louise Thurman, 84, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022, surrounded by her family. Virginia was born in Chicago, IL on July 24, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Ponsetti and Joanne (Strazzabosco) Ponsetti. She was one of three children.  She graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago, […]

Our angel on earth passed in peace the fourth of May 2022. Marie Lourdes {DaSilva} Leduc lived seventy-three beautiful years. Marie will be missed dearly by all those that she has left behind. Our hearts are so broken by this unexpected loss. She was one of a kind and to be loved by her was […]

Marie E. Lombardo, age 76, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 7, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late Francis E. Lombardo, USN (Ret). Marie was born in Brooklyn, NY to Leon and Hilda Correia. She grew up in Brooklyn and moved to Rhode Island when her husband was […]

Nancy J. Riley Beverly, 82, a native Newporter, was born August 2, 1939 and entered eternal life on May 8, 2022 surrounded by her family. Nancy was born, August 2, 1939, to Howard and Anna (Maroney) Riley.  Nancy graduated from St. Catherine Academy in 1958 where she was active in sports, particularly, basketball. Following, Nancy […]

James Emerson Kraeger, Ph.D., of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on May 10, 2022 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Rosemarie (Capitano) Kraeger. James, “Doc,” was born in Saint Louis, Missouri and attended Saint Louis University High School, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Louis University. He received a Ph.D. […]

Reginaldo V. Angeles “Regie,” 85, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 3, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the son to the late Daniel and Gliceria (Valentin) Angeles. He was born in Manilla Philippines on February 18, 1937, where he was raised before joining the United States Navy. Regie served in the […]

Joseph Manuel Silvia, age 81, loving husband of 53 years to the late Winifred (Wilson) Silvia, devoted father, and grandfather, died unexpectedly at his home on May 7, 2022. Joe was born on October 21, 1940, in Middletown, RI the son of Alfred Silvia and Beatrice (Oliveira) Silvia. Joe grew up in Middletown, working with […]

Lorraine (Deasley) Perry, formerly of Portsmouth RI, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at the age of 77 surrounded by her family. Lorraine was born on May 22, 1944, in Boston, MA to the late James and Elizabeth (Dory) Deasley. She attended Rogers High School and worked for the Van Beuren Estate for more than […]

Frank Souza Perry Jr, 68, of Portsmouth died on May 1, 2022 after a long battle with heart disease and cancer. He passed away at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Frank was well known and loved as a lifetime employee of Reidy’s Family Restaurant in Portsmouth, RI. Frank is survived by his daughter […]

Nicole C. Coite, 62, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away at home on May 6, 2022. She was the wife of Dennis W. Coite for 50 years. Nicole was born in Nice, France, to Edwin and Andrée (Trahan) Reigert. She grew up in Newport, and attended Thompson Middle School, where she met Dennis, the love […]

Jimmy A. Rodrigues, 70 of Portsmouth, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Providence. He was the fiancé of Carlene Davis. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Antone and Mary (Mare) Rodrigues. James worked as a self-employed Master Electrician for many years. He was a member of the Middletown F.O.P.A. and […]

Roberta A. Franklin, 92, a native Newporter, passed away on May 1, 2022, in Newport Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late QMCM Byron E. Franklin, USN, (Ret.), for 63 years. Roberta was born in Newport, to the late Einar and Agnes (Hume) Johnsen. She grew up in Newport and was a lifelong […]

Angela Patricia Thorpe, 98, of Pine Point Villas, Boynton Beach, Florida, died on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her beloved nieces and friends. Angela was a longtime resident of Portsmouth, RI. She was the wife of the late Edmund Joseph William Thorpe. The two were married on November 11, 1958 and […]

Mary Ellen Kane, 86 passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning May 5, 2022.  She was surrounded by her family for the past few days as she prepared to pass from this world. She was the loving wife of Jack Kane with who she recently celebrated their 67th anniversary. Mary Ellen was a lifelong […]

John E. Beese Jr, 89, passed away peacefully on May 3,2022. John was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, on January 12, 1933, to the late Louetta (Helke) and John E Beese. John was proud of the three years he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After the Marine Corps John worked […]

Russell J. Dufault, Jr., age 58, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on April 27, 2022. Russell was born in Pawtucket, RI to Russell Dufault and Gertrude Dufault. Russell is survived by his mother, Gertrude Dufault of Portsmouth, his siblings, Rev. Karen E. Dufault and her wife of Middletown, and Glenn P. Dufault and his […]

Katherine M. (Brown) Mikolite, 101, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on May 1, 2022, at the Grand Islander Nursing Home. She was married to the late Frederick Mikolite for fifty-five years. Katherine was born May 21, 1920, in Lyons, NY, to the late Clarence and Julia (Hoetellar) Brown. She grew up there, marrying Fred […]