Obituaries

James L. “Butch” Allan, of Middletown, RI, completed his final journey on November 27, 2021, after a long illness. He was 88. Born in Chicago IL, the son of the late James L. Allan Sr. and Ann (Geerling) Walaszewski.He was the husband of Patricia Allan for 29 years. He was preceded in death by his […]

Thomas Edward Miner Jr., 89, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at the John Clarke Retirement Center. Tom was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Thomas E. Miner Sr. and Violetta (Stiner) Miner on July 1, 1932. He attended high school at Belville High School and graduated in 1950. Tom served in the US Navy on a destroyer during […]

Gregory Mare, age 67, of Derry, New Hampshire, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 21, 2021. Greg was born in Newport, RI to the late Manuel R and Josephine Marie (Fichera) Mare. Greg was a graduate of Jesus Savior School in Newport, RI, Middletown High School in Middletown, RI and attended Roger Williams College […]

John Augustus Wayt, III of Jamestown, RI and Greenwich, CT passed away in Middletown, RI on November 17, 2021, of cancer. He was born on November 7, 1953, in Atlanta, the eldest child of Martha Kiser Wayt and John A. Wayt, Jr., and attended the Westminster Schools there. After graduation from Hampden-Sydney College in 1976, […]

Carol Ann Marshall, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away on November 16, 2021 at the John Clarke Nursing Center. A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, she was a devoted mother and caregiver. She also worked outside the home where she spent over 20 years as a cheerful Teacher’s Aide at South Kingstown Jr. High, with […]

Christina Constantine Logothets, age 52, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. “Chrissy”, as she was called by family and friends, was a lifelong Newporter, devoted to her family and her Greek Orthodox faith and heritage. She was a dedicated elementary school teacher for […]

On the morning of November 15, 2021, Deirdre Marie Walsh, of Keene, NH passed away after a year’s battle with cancer. Born in Newport, RI on September 20, 1977, she was the daughter of the late Edward P. “Juny” Walsh Jr. of Newport and Mary B. (O’Connell) Walsh of Co. Kerry, Ireland. Ireland played a […]

The Honorable David S. Gordon David Gordon, the well-respected former mayor of Newport and retired banker, died on November 18, 2021, at age 83. He courageously won battles with lung cancer and lymphoma but brain cancer arrived unexpectedly and quickly took his life. Married for 56 years he leaves his wife Linda, the love of […]

Roberta Ann Raffa, 94, passed away on November 18, 2021 at Grace Barker Nursing Center in Warren, RI. She was the wife of the late Thomas P. Raffa. Roberta was born in Newport, RI on October 16, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Janet C. (Gillis) Diggles. Mrs. Raffa worked […]

Keith W. Luther, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 15, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Keith was born in Providence, RI to Charles E. and Barbara (Fields) Luther Jr. He was the husband of the late Dana (Zwicker) Luther. Raised in Bristol, RI, Keith’s family had many dairy farms throughout town, lastly the […]

Jenny M. McLaughlin, 89, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021, surrounded by her family and the wonderful caring staff of Newport Hospital. Joan was born in Seekonk, MA, to the late John and Mary (Viera) Ortiz. She was the wife of the late Maynard (Slim) McLaughlin. Jenny was a beautiful person, […]

Robin Powell, age 59, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on November 10, 2021. Robin was born in Newport, RI to Edward and Joan Angel. Robin married Christopher Powell of Middletown, RI on May 20th in 1983. Robin is survived by her husband, Christopher Powell, her parents, Edward and Joan Angel, her children, Christopher Powell […]

Madison A. Bailey Jr., 84, of Bath, NH, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Madison, known to many of his friends as Beetle, was born on December 23, 1936 in Concord, NH to the late Madison and Bessie (La Bonty) Bailey. He was the husband of F. Lynn (Hathaway) Bailey […]

Patricia A. Gall, 75, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 13, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Gall. Patricia was born in Norwich, CT to the late Francis and Ann (Janis) Jutkiewicz. She was raised in Montville, CT and soon found a job working for the […]

Charles C. Morgan, 91, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 14, 2021.  Charles was born on May 22, 1930, in New York City, NY to the late John and Annie (McLaughlin) Morgan.  He was the husband of the late Bridget P. (Flynn) Morgan for the past 65 years.  Charlie was […]

James Joseph “Jim” O’Leary Jr., 89, of Newport, RI, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in Newport. Jim was born in Newport to James O’Leary and Francis (Donovan) O’Leary on September 23, 1932. He attended Newport schools and graduated high school in 1950 and served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1950-1953.  He then worked as a mail distributor for Naval War College until […]

Charles Kent Woodward, age 59, of Munford, Tennessee, passed away on November 10, 2021 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Millie (Hane) Woodward. Chuck was born in Omaha, NE to Georgia (Ferneau) Woodward and the late Jay M. Woodward. He was a graduate of Omaha North High School and enlisted into the United […]

Middletown, RI – Mary Lou (Watson) Schlip, 83, long time resident of Portsmouth, RI entered into eternal life on November 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of 53 years of late husband, Donald P. Schlip, Sr.Mary Lou was born in Fall River, MA, the daughter of the late Walter […]

Micheline Marguerite (Filippi) Marion passed away at the age of 100 on November 9, 2021 at St Clare Home in Newport RI. At her side were her daughters Christine and Sandra. Micheline was born to Raoul and Charlotte Filippi in Paris, France on April 30, 1921. Living with her parents and working as a secretary […]

Robert Joseph Weaver, 77, of Newport, RI passed away on November 7, 2021, at Newport Hospital. Robert was born and raised in Newport, graduated from Rogers High School, and was a lifelong resident of the city. Robert wore many hats throughout his time with us, but surely his biggest passion was his photography. He was […]

Jacquelyn Sisson, 90, of Newport, passed away at home with her children by her side on November 7, 2021. Jacquelyn was daughter of the late Melvin Sanford and Dorothy (Jurgens) Haggis. Jacquelyn is preceded in death by her brother, Melvin “Butch” Sanford Jr of Tiverton, and her sister, Dorothy “Betty” E. Voogt, of Newport. Jacquelyn […]

John Leo Deveau passed away on 11/5/2021 at Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills, FL surrounded by his beloved wife Susan and several family members after a brief illness. “Leo” was 92 years old. He was born in Newport, RI and spent most of his life there before traveling and living in Texas, California and […]

Beulah Ann (Souza) Pettey, 85, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 8,2021 at Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Newport, RI after a long courageous battle with lung cancer and dementia. Beulah was born, October 6, 1936, in Portsmouth RI to Ernest and Annie (Gomes) Borden. She grew up in Portsmouth RI and […]

Antonio G. Souto, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away on November 6, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Antonio was born in Faial, Azores to the late Sergio and Adelina (Garcia) doSouto. He was the husband of Maria (Medeiros) Souto for 24 years. Antonio left Portugal in the early 1960s after a catastrophic volcano followed by […]

It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of Maurice R. Desjardins (lovingly known as “Rene”), 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island. He passed away surrounded by his family on November 5, 2021. He was the loving husband of Dorothy M. (Ferreira) Desjardins for 72 years. Maurice was born in Fall River to […]