Obituaries

Eduardo M. Souto, 87, of Middletown, passed away in Newport Hospital on May 21, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Maria A. (Garcia) Souto for 62 years. Eduardo was born in Ribeira Funda, Faial, Azores, Portugal, to the late Sergio M. and Adelina (Garcia) doSouto. Eduardo built his life with his own two hands. […]

Marie C. (Bolous) Romanus, 99, of Middletown, passed away on May 16, 2021, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Fred J. Romanus from 1950 until his passing in 1986. Marie was born in Farmville, NC, to the late Wadih and Zahada (Farah) Bolous. When she was a young child her family […]

Sharon Elizabeth Demeter, 74, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2021 at Grand Islander in Middletown, RI. Sharon was born October 17, 1946, in Newport, RI to the late Steve Demeter and the late Jennie (Gates) Demeter. Sharon is survived by her sister, Lillian Thompson of Portsmouth, RI, her son Steven Demeter, […]

Rudolph Anthony Carruba, 90, of Middletown, RI passed away on May 13, 2021.He was born in Centerville, PA on October 3, 1930 to Ralph and Pasquelina (Montana) Semprevivo. Rudy was raised in PA until he embarked on his military career in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in the engineering of missile guidance systems. Rudy served […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Dr. Cheryl Ann (Landry) McCarthy, Professor Emerita, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on May 16, 2021 with her daughters by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 8, 1950, in Newport, RI, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Francis Landry and Margaretta Kenney. Her […]

Patrick (Splash) Surber, age 71, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 16, 2021, after a long courageous battle with Prostate Cancer. Patrick was born on April 21, 1950 in Newport, RI to Howard and Agnes (Kain) Surber. Patrick married Judith Moore of Middletown, Rhode Island on April 25, 1981. He grew up in […]

Elizabeth (Betty) LaPierre, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was the wife of the late Harry J. LaPierre.Born and raised in Newport, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Medeiros) Betty. Mrs. LaPierre received her bachelor’s degree from […]

Berit M. Hattendorf, 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home, 92 Rhode Island Avenue, Newport, after a series of illnesses over several years, on 10 May 2021. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Naval War College professor emeritus John B. Hattendorf and their three daughters: Kristina Nasser and […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Paul S. Lutz of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021, at home with his loving family by his side. Born August 7, 1933 in Newport, Paul graduated from De La Salle Academy, Class of 1953. He went on to join the Army, where he proudly served his […]

Scott Sawyer, 58, of Johnston, Rhode Island, passed away on May 9, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. Scott was born July 6, 1962, in Lewiston, ME to the late Fred Sawyer Jr. and Jaqueline (Blais) Speicher. Scott is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Speicher, and his siblings; Fred Sawyer of Portsmouth, Kevin […]

By O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Terrence Steven Toppa, 82, of Portsmouth, loving husband, father of four children and three step-children, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021. Terry was born on March 10, 1939 in Newport, RI to Steven and Katherine (Shea) Toppa.  A lifelong Newporter, Terry was a loving husband and father, an accomplished […]

By O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Lillian Blain Finn 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 9, 2021 at Saint Clare-Newport surrounded by her family. She was born on October 2, 1928 in Holyoke MA, attended St. Catherine’s Academy, Newport RI, and graduated from South Hadley (MA) High School. She worked at the former Steiger’s Department […]

Thomas Roland Drapeau, 72, of Portsmouth RI, passed away unexpectedly on May 9th, 2021.Born in Springfield, MA on July 6th, 1948, he was the son of the late Roland Drapeau and Gabrielle (Dery) Drapeau.He grew up in Springfield, MA, and settled in Southwick, MA with his wife, Cynthia (Russell) Drapeau. Tom worked at Holyoke Hospital […]

Timothy Jackson, age 74, of Woodsville, New Hampshire, formally of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on May 7, 2021. Tim was born in Brockton, MA to the late Howard Jackson and Helen Coleman. He was the husband of Harriet N. (Fenn) Jackson. Tim is survived by his wife Harriet of Woodsville, NH, his children Timothy C. […]

Minnie Parker, 91, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away at home, as was her fervent wish, on May 8, 2021.She was the loving wife of the late Leonard A. Parker for 57 years. Minnie was born in Freetown, MA, to the late Boaventura and Joaquina (Gomes) Francisco. Minnie worked as a nurse in the Taunton […]

Angelina S. Rochefort, 92 of Calvert St, Newport, RI passed away peacefully May 3, 2021 with family by her side. Angelina loved spending time with family and friends especially visiting with her granddaughter Carlie, daughter-in-law Jann, and son John. Angelina was born on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores. She came to Newport in the […]

Gunnar Bjornson, age 26, of Tiverton, Rhode Island and Tamarac, Florida passed away unexpectedly March 16, 2020, after losing a hard fought battle to addiction. Gunnar was born in Norwood, MA to Eric Bjornson and Alicia Mason Bjornson. He is survived by his beautiful daughter, Bella Bjornson, his partner, Colleen Sugalski, his parents, Eric and […]

Retired Detective Sergeant Arthur “Archie” S. Ferreira, 82, of Middletown, RI, died on April 25, 2021 in Sarasota, FL during a visit with his brother John. He was the husband of Eleanor (O’Connors) Ferreira for 59 years. Arthur was born in Newport to the late Manuel and Isabel Ferreira. He graduated from Rogers High School […]

Giuseppina (Martinelli) Brown, 96, of Newport, died on May 2, 2021, in the St. Clare Home. She was the wife of the late Archie Roy “YoHo” Brown Jr. Giuseppina was born in Livorno, Toscana, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Orlando and Luisa (Nencioni) Martinelli. She is survived by her daughters, Oriana Brown […]

Herbert A. Rego, age 89, formerly of Freeborn Street, Portsmouth, died on May 1, 2021 in Florida. He was the husband of the late Lorraine Rego for 54 years until her death in 2008.Herbert was born in Portsmouth, to the late Joseph and Mary Simas Rego. He attended school and grew up in Portsmouth. He […]

Manuel Garcia, 79, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 3rd. Devoted husband to the late Joanne Garcia. Manuel and his family immigrated to America from the island of Pico, Açores in November, 1960. He worked as a ground’s keeper for St. George’s School in Newport, and as a barber for George’s Barbershop. He worked briefly […]

Fred W. Cleasby, 93, died on May 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Jean M. Cleasby. Born on August 2, 1927 in Collingswood, NJ, he was the son of the late Fred W. and Mary E. (McGrath) Cleasby. Fred served in the U.S. Army and […]

Phyllis Brooks, 94, passed away on April 29, 2021. She was the wife of the late Leon Brooks.Phyllis was born in Colon, Panama. Mrs. brooks was a housekeeper, and Operating Room Technician at the Newport Hospital, where she worked for over 20 years. She was a devout Jehovah Witness. She loved to cook and feed […]

Julia Georgianna Morgan, 91 of Newport Rhode Island, affectionately known as “Bowie”, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on April 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Julia was born in Fall River, MA on November 28, 1929 to the late Francisco and Georgianna Mello. Julia was the beloved and devoted wife of Ralph E. […]