SGT James D. Dias, USA (Ret.), passed away on November 21, 2024, at his home with his daughters by his side. James was born on his family’s farm on October 3, 1928, to the late Joseph DeCosta Dias and Maria (Moniz) Dias. As a young man he worked alongside his five siblings on the farm […]
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Obituary: Michael Burns
Michael James Burns, 69, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on July 29, 2024. He was the husband of Linda (Belko) Burns. Born in Fall River, MA on July 9, 1955, He was the son of Leo and Ethel (Banks) Burns, Sr. Michael graduated from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, graduating in 1973. In 1997, […]
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Obituary: Ryan Patrick McDonough
Ryan Patrick McDonough, 40, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly on July 12, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on July 16, 1982, he was the son of Joanne (Burgess) McDonough and the late Patrick “Mac” McDonough. Ryan was a 2000 graduate of Middletown High School and continued his education at URI, graduating with a Masters […]
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Obituary: Sandra Mary Paul
Portsmouth, RI -Sandra Mary Paul, 81, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on February 3, 2023, at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Allen “Larry” Paul. Born in Newport, RI on January 14, 1942, She was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Quinn) Pomelek. She was a beloved […]
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Obituary: Donald Nason Connors
Donald Nason Connors, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on December 30, 2022, at the Rhode Island Veteran’s Home in Bristol, RI. Donald was born in Boston to John and Adelaide (Blodgett) Connors. He grew up in Dorchester, MA and he graduated from Northeastern University, and achieved advanced degrees at Brandeis University and Oregon State […]
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Obituary: Viola (DiBiase) Gurney Lehane
Viola (DiBiase) Lehane of Newport, passed away peacefully on November 9th following a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born September 3, 1931, Vi was the youngest of 10 children. She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Lorretta DiBiase and grew up in Cranston. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death […]