Obituaries

Edith Lynnette Albert, nee Bolton passed away peacefully in her sleep June 23rd in a local hospital. Born August 22, 1932 in New London, CT to Harold Bolton, Sr. and Marion Burdick, Edith was the eldest of four children. She married Joseph John Albert on April 24, 1954, becoming step-mother to three children. Their union […]

Marie Pinto SmithMay 30, 1929 – June 20, 2021Devoted Teacher and Beach Lover On the eve of the Great Depression in the oldest house in Newport, RI, Marie Pinto Smith was born to the late Michael and Minnie (Fiero) Pinto. It was May 30, 1929. Her mother’s parents, who emigrated from southern Italy and settled […]

Mrs. Margaret M. Groff, 85, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away at home on February 9, 2021, after a long battle with cancer which she fought with quiet courage, dignity and without complaint. Margaret was born July 4, 1935 in Newport, RI to John and Catherine (Smith) Samuels. Margaret, a graduate of Rogers High School, […]

Phyllis Louise Parker, 79, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 20, 2021, in the Royal Middletown Nursing Center. Phyllis was born on May 1, 1942, in Newport, RI to the late Samuel K. and Martha L. (Wiginton) Parker. She was educated in the Newport school system and a graduate […]

Walter Holland Smothers, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Walter was born in Bermuda to the late Norman Huggins Butterfield and Edith Burgess (Truesdale). Walter was the wife of Cynthia L. Perkins Smothers for 34 years. Walter is survived by his wife Cynthia L. Smothers, daughter Deona N. Dean (Lambert), […]

James M. McCooey, 67 of Walcott Ave, Jamestown, RI was home with his wife by his side when he was given his Angel Wings on Friday, June 18, 2021, after a brief illness. Jim worked as a Land Surveyor for Cardi Corp. for many years including the new Jamestown Bridge. He enjoyed hiking in the […]

Robert A. Gentry (Bob), age 74, left this earth for Heaven at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Newport, RI on June 18, 2021. He had a severe stroke in November 2007 which forced him to retire at that time and be at home and, after a time, he became totally bedridden. He […]

John “Jack” Horan, of Newport, RI, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.  Born in Newport, Rhode Island on March 19, 1949, Jack was an active member of the community involved in Offshore Commercial Fishing and serving as a member of The Federal Fire Department.  Jack also served in the First […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Maureen Rooney Kramer, 77, of Middletown, RI died peacefully in her sleep on June 14, 2021, at home. She was born in Newport, RI May 21, 1944, the oldest of 5 children of E. Patrick and Elizabeth O’Connell Rooney. Formerly of Dromod, County Leitrim Ireland, she lived her dreams with […]

John Bernard Prettyman, age 75, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 6, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. John was the husband of Ethel J. “Penny” (Ames) Prettyman. John was born in Milton, DE to the late James A. Prettyman and Katherine (DeShields) Prettyman. He was an excellent student and graduated […]

Kenneth Simas, age 76, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on June 13, 2021. He was a beloved and devoted husband and father. Kenneth was born in Newport, RI to the late Albano Simas and Lillian Ferris, and his step-mother, Alice Pasqueale. He enjoyed a thriving career in diesel automotive and communications, notably working for […]

Donald Driskell, 87, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on June 6, 2021, at Blue Hills Nursing Home, in Stoughton, MA.Donald was born, December 6, 1933, in Boston, MA to Howard Driskell and Florence (Bighie) Driskell. Donald was to was married to Dolores (Faria) Driskell for 49 years. Donald is survived by his wife Dolores, […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Maureen A. (Lynch) Meehan died at the age of 92, on June 16, 2021, at Newport Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 9, 1928, in Newport, RI. The daughter of the late A. Raymond Lynch and Mary (Burns) Lynch. She was the wife of the late […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Elizabeth A. “Tucky” (White) Mahoney of Newport passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. She was born on July 10, 1938, in Newport, RI to the late Frederick and Elizabeth White. Tucky attended St. Mary’s School and graduated from St. Catherine Academy in 1956. Upon graduating, she entered the religious order […]

Donald Driskell, 87, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on June 6, 2021, at Blue Hills Nursing Home, in Stoughton, MA.Donald was born, December 6, 1933, in Boston, MA to Howard Driskell and Florence (Bighie) Driskell. Donald was to was married to Dolores (Faria) Driskell for 49 years. Donald is survived by his wife Dolores, […]

Loretta M. Granger, 58, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on June 11, 2021. Loretta was born on April 1, 1963, in Newport, RI, to Robert N. and the late Marlene (Backus) Quarry. She graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI in 1981. Subsequently, much of her work involved looking out for the […]

Dr. Adrian “George” Ringer, age 86, of Newport, Rhode Island, formerly of Paget, Bermuda, passed away on June 13, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Oatway) Ringer. George was born in Slough, England to the late George Kenneth and Kathleen Gertrude (Ripley) Ringer. He was educated at the University of Birmingham and later […]

Sharon Botelho, age 56, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on June 9, 2021after a long battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Newport, RI to Manuel and the late Mary (White) Botelho. Sharon is survived by her father, Manuel Botelho, her sister, Karen Botelho and will also be missed by several aunts, uncles and […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Claire Evelyn (Randall) Curtis , 87, of Portsmouth RI, formerly of Newport’s Fifth Ward, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2021, surrounded by her family. Claire was born in Newport on July 20, 1933, to the late John J. and Claire E. Randall. Claire was the beloved wife […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home On a perfect late-Spring Friday night, June 11, 2021, our dear 85-year mother Marianne “Ann” Frances Fitzgerald Marley slipped from us peacefully, in her sleep, nearby her childhood family home on Dixon Street. Ann was born in Newport, RI on December 12, 1935, to Francis Lynch Fitzgerald of Newport and Adeline […]

Anna M. DeSousa, 63, of Portsmouth, passed away at home with her family by her side on June 5, 2021. Anna was born in Faial, Açores, to the late Henrique and Anna (Faria) Moitoso. She immigrated to the US in 1969 with her parents and siblings. She grew up and lived in RI, until she […]

Manuel G. Moitoza, III, age 83, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 9, 2021. Manuel was born in Newport, RI to the late Manuel and Esther (Rose) Moitoza Daniels. As a young man, Manuel joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany as a member of the Paratroopers. During his time in […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Norma Olmstead Campbell, of  Newport, RI  passed away after a lengthy illness, at home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the age of 93. Norma was born at Newport Hospital August 21, 1927, to Edith (Smith) and Harold Olmstead. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Christopher E. (Chris) Emerson, 52, of North Kingstown, passed away on June 8, 2021, after a valiant and courageous fight for his mental health. He leaves behind a heartbroken wife of 25 years, Colleen Kelly Emerson, their two children, Matthew Christopher and Cailin Elizabeth, and his dear companion, Ruby. A native of […]

Richard A. Peckham, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on June 9, 2021. Richard was born in Fall River, MA to the late Richard and Marjorie (Hall) Peckham of Portsmouth. Richard was the husband to the late Lieselotte Peckham. Richard was a carpenter for local contractors. He also built houses to rent for himself. He […]