Newport County

Tia Marie Hebert, age 64, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2025. Born on May 15, 1960, in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Moniz) Farias. Tia was a cherished resident of her community, known for her warmth and […]

Rita Margaret Smith, 104, of 44 Dudley Ave., Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on May 6, 2025, in the Grand Islander Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Walter W. Smith. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Roe) May. She resided in Newport for […]

Antonio Sousa Arruda Medford, MA -Antonio Sousa Arruda, 91, of Medford, Massachusetts, died on May 6, 2025. He was the husband of Zenalia (Cabral) Arruda. Born in Bretanha, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal on February 20, 1934, he was the son of Jose and Maria (Amaral) Arruda. Antonio was born in São Miguel, Azores, but he […]

In loving memory of Linda Iafrate, age 80, of Newport, Rhode Island, who died on April 21, 2025. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on February 2, 1945, to Gennaro and Marie Rotondo. Growing up, she was a big believer in “tough love” but with age came wisdom, sweetness, and love. Linda will be […]

It is with heartfelt remembrance that we celebrate the life of Constance B. Briosi, who departed from this world on May 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 7, 1934, in Fall River, Massachusetts, she brought joy and warmth to everyone who knew her. Constance was a proud graduate of Durfee High […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Mae Shoe, born on January 2, 1943, in Newport, RI. She left us peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Linda lived her life with warmth and kindness, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Linda […]

Elise Ellwood “Woody” Irving Tucker, 84, of Cambridge, MA, Fairfield, CT and Sewickley, PA, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home, Newport, RI. Born in Boston, MA, Woody was the daughter of the late Frederick C. Irving Jr. and Elise (Keeney) Irving and graduated from Dana Hall School and […]

Thomas Edward Poole, 85 years of age, left this world for a heavenly destination on May 3, 2025. He was a resident of Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Middleboro, MA since January of 2025.  Thomas was born in Fall River, MA to the late Clifford and Mabel Poole. After graduating from Durfee High School […]

Patricia A. Terlisner, lovingly known as “Pat,” (or “Mom-Mom”, or “Mrs. T”) 92, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard L. Terlisner. Born in Fall River, MA, on February 9, 1933, Pat was the daughter of the late Manuel and Ermalinda […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph W. Palma, Jr., a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Ralph passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 86. He loved his family, Bristol, Italian food, ice cream (chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry – in that order), classic cars, 50s music, […]

Captain Richard Anthony Peters USN (Ret) “Pete,” call sign Toro, passed away 3 May 2025.  He was born 12 May 1933 in Reynoldsville, NY. At twelve he fell in love with flying after exploring a B-26 Maruader returning from WWII. He attended the University of Rochester on a NROTC scholarship, captaining the swim team his senior year. […]

Diane Louise Conner, 75, of Middletown, RI, passed away on May 2, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 19, 1949, in San Antonio, TX to the late Eileen Shreenan Geyer and Louis Geyer. Diane was married to Michael Conner, who predeceased her after 29 years of marriage. […]

Elizabeth Jean Gregson (Beth), 74 , of Portsmouth, RI died peacefully April 28, 2025 at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of John C. Gregson for 49 years. Born in Framingham, MA, she was a daughter of the late Robert D. Eldridge and Jean E. […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harrison Antone “Tony” Mattos, age 54, of Attleboro, MA, who left us on April 25, 2025. Born on November 19, 1970, in Fall River, MA. Tony was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Tony was a proud member of the union carpenters, […]

Newport’s “Viking Queen,” Ann Marie (Egan) Oakley, a pioneering local businesswoman, international traveler and tireless promoter of her beloved City-by-the-Sea, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Newport. She was the wife of the late George “Red” Oakley, to whom she was married for 49 years. Mrs. Oakley was president of Viking Tours of Newport, a […]

Robert F. “Bob” Fischer, of North Palm Beach, Florida and Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 27th, 2025. Bob was the devoted and loving husband of Linda (Ricci) for 61 years. Born the second of three children to Francis and Claire (Roberts), Bob was raised in the Lymansville area of […]

William H. Bradford, Jr. 87, of Newport, RI, passed away on April 24, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on August 14, 1937, he was the son of William and Martha (Weston) Bradford. William graduated from Rogers High School and later embarked on a career as a Mechanical Engineer at Raytheon Corporation in Portsmouth, RI. Realizing […]