Obituaries

Edward F. Cinq Mars Jr., 75, of Middletown, RI, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Newport Hospital. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Edward and Alice (Sherwood) Cinq Mars. Edward graduated from Middletown High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Navy Reserves. Following […]

Dr. John Brian Haworth, of Tiverton, RI, died peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the age of 97. Dr. Haworth was born on January 30, 1927, to the late Norman Blackburn Haworth and Lucetta (Knight) Haworth in Dunkinfield, Cheshire, England. He was the husband of Jean (Norbury) Haworth. Dr. Haworth was a Chartered Engineer […]

Newport, RI – Nancy E. Beimler, 88, entered into Eternity on March 1, 2024. She had been the devoted wife of William C. Beimler for nearly 66 years. Nancy was born in Manchester, NH, on July 8, 1935, as the daughter of Edward and Loretta (Labelle) Cousins and younger sister of Norman Cousins. Nancy grew […]

Brendan Ambrose Heslin, age 103, of Tiverton, RI, died on March 2, 2024. He was the husband of the late Irene (Lavigne) Heslin for 66 years until her passing in 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 12, 1920, Brendan was the son of Dominick and Beatrice (Carley) Heslin. He grew up in a very […]

Mrs. deLancey Moser Converse, of Jamestown, RI, born January 14, 1930, to J. Edgar and deLancey Moser, in St. Louis, Missouri, died on February 16, 2024, in Newport, R.I. at the age of 94. deLancey was comforted by family members who were present at the time of her death. She is survived by one sister, […]

Ingrit Karin Overy, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home on February 27, 2024. She was the wife of the late Conrad E. Overy. Born in Kiel, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Hans Hubert and Elice Johanna (Becker) Steinborn. Ingrit attended University Frauenktinik in Germany for Floral Arrangement. Ingrit was a […]

On February 1st, 2024, Frances “FranRae” R. King, of Newport, RI, went home to be with her loving Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, passed peacefully with her adoring family by her side. Born March 26, 1948, she was the daughter of Theresa M. (Colaluca) Weller and Francis H. Weller of Middletown, RI. She graduated from […]

Claudette A. Weissinger, passed away on February 26, 2024, at her residence in Tiverton, RI. Born on November 1, 1937, in Fall River, MA, Claudette was a woman of remarkable accomplishments who will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew her. She proudly blazed trails as one of the first […]

Matilda “Mit/Mittie” Woiler passed away peacefully in Needham, MA on February 27, 2024, at the age of 96. Mit was born in Newport, RI, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Fannie (Israel) Nemtzow. Mit attended Newport schools and graduated from Rogers High School in 1945. After graduating from high school, Mit enrolled […]

Arlene J. (Park) Shea, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024. A native Newporter, she was the daughter of the late Harlan and Florence (Sylvia) Park and wife to the late Dennis “Denny” Shea. Arlene is survived by her two daughters, Karen (Randy Pribbernow) and Christine (Todd Tesseo), grandchildren Marie, Claire, Quinn, and […]

Andrew Simonetti, 77, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island died in his home on February 2, 2024. Andrew was born in Camogli, Liguria, Italy on March 29, 1946. He is preceded in death by his father Benjamin Simonetti and mother Clorinda (Magnasco) Simonetti of New York City. Andrew is survived by cousin Tiziana Barbagelata and her sons […]

On the evening of February 21, 2024, George J. Quarry, 75, peacefully passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Claire, surrounded by adoring family and friends. George was born to the late Robert N. and Letty R. (Church) Quarry in Newport, RI, on September 30, 1948. As a lifelong resident of Newport, he […]

Timothy J. Deacon passed away at home on February 24, 2024 in Warwick, RI, after a long illness. Formerly of Middletown, RI, he graduated from Middletown High School and the University of Rhode Island. He worked as an Electronic Test Technician in the marine and other industries prior to retiring. Growing up, Tim was a […]

Kenneth Gitman, of Seminole, FL, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at the age of 96. Born in Bronx, NY on July 7, 1927 to Leo and Ella (Sonkin) Gitman. Kenneth lived his early years in Newport, RI where his love for fine dining, the beach and nature began. […]

Dr. Cresencia (Delena) Almirol, 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on February 23, 2024. She was the wife of Bernardo Gaon Almirol.Born in Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Salvador and Rosenda (Delena) Almoite. Besides her husband Bernardo, Cresencia leaves their daughter Anne Marie Almirol, and her husband Williams Abrams […]

William S. Barrett, 71, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home on February 23, 2024.  Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Coffey) Barrett.  William graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1975. He won the 1974 Illinois Intercollegiate Hammer Title which was unbeaten for more than ten years.  […]

Stephen P. Fougere, 94, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on February 23, 2024. He was the husband of Mary (Bottomley) Fougere. Born in Newport, RI on May 28, 1929, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Cleary) Fougere. Stephen grew up working with his father on their commercial fishing vessel, and thus […]