obituary

Mary “Trish” Prendergast, a walking master class on how to be a graceful, quietly strong human, an Irish daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, loyal friend, and ultimate caregiver, died from various health challenges on September 24, 2025, at Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island. She was 84. Trish’s drive to serve others carried […]

It is with great love and deep sadness that the family of David Crockett announces his passing on September 18, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on April 12, 1957, David was the son of the late George and Susan Crockett. He grew up surrounded by music, a passion that would shape much of […]

Thomas J. Stebbins, Jr., 69, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on September 26, 2025. He was the husband of Paula (Sullivan) Stebbins. Born in Quantico, VA on December 13, 1955, He was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Gray) Stebbins. Tom grew up in a Navy family, and he and his siblings lived […]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paula Ann Tate,76, of Portsmouth, RI, on September 19, 2025. Born on February 22, 1949, in Philadelphia, PA, she was a beloved mother, sister, friend, and a valued member of her community. Paula will be remembered by all who knew her for her infectious […]

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Antonio Lamar “Asti” Walker, who departed this life on September 21, 2025, at the age of 51. Antonio was born on March 21, 1974. Son of Ruby Lee Walker of Mississippi. Antonio was the loving fiancé of Melanie Pacheco of Portsmouth, Beloved father of […]

Maria Nunes deSousa Alves, 88, of Portsmouth/Middletown RI, formerly of Hartford/Old Lyme CT, died Wednesday, (September 24, 2025) at her residence in Middletown. Mrs. Alves was born on Oct 22, 1936 in Santa Cruz, Madeira Island, Portugal the daughter of Joaquim and Leopoldina de Sousa. She married Manuel H. Alves in Portugal on June 1, 1961. […]

Mary L. Fougere, 96, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025. Born in Bristol, RI on April 8, 1929, she was the daughter of William and Catherine (White) Bottomley. She was the loving wife of the late Stephen P. Fougere for over 70 years. Mary grew up in Bristol, attending parochial schools […]

Manuel “Manny” Estulano Garcia, 75, of Middletown RI died unexpectedly at Newport Hospital on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born on February 8, 1950 in Faial Azores to the late Estulano and Irene Garcia. Manny immigrated to the US at the age of 10. He become a proud US citizen in the 1960s. He married his […]

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Letty Ray (Quarry) Champion, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world on September 1, 2025 at the age of 84. She leaves behind her husband of 67 years, Ronald W. Champion Sr. and their four children, Carol (Champion) Wernquest and her husband Bill, Timothy […]

Robert Victor Kieronski of Newport, an award-winning artist, inventor and electronics engineer with an ever-curious mind and a whimsical sense of humor, died in Hope Hospice Center in Providence on September 2, 2025 at the age of 84. With his characteristic resilience and determination, Robert had dealt with renal disease and other complex medical issues […]

George Nicholas Hanos, 81, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at his home on September 9th, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong Newport resident, George was a proud graduate of Rogers High School. He continued his education at UMass Dartmouth, where he excelled academically and graduated at the top of his class with […]

Frank V. Pecoraro, 61, of Middletown, Rhode Island passed Monday, September 8, 2025 in Newport, RI. Born in Sea Isle City, New Jersey on May 23, of 1964, he developed a love for fishing at a young age, joining his uncles and cousins in their family-run fishing company along the New Jersey coast. Fishing wasn’t […]

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Diana Lema Nance, who left this world peacefully on September 4, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on June 15, 1952, in Newport, Rhode Island, Diana was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Diana dedicated over 25 years of her life […]

Amos F. Cecchi, 98 of Newport passed away on September 3, 2025 after a long and full life. Born in Prato, Italy on March 18, 1927, he competed in many sports as a young man, including several runs of the legendary Mille Miglia car race. After completing his education at Collegio Cicognini, he embarked on […]

Sadie Emma Asher, 24, passed away on September 4th, 2025. Born in Newport and raised in Middletown, Sadie brought light and warmth to every life she touched. She is survived by her parents, Robert Asher and Laura Byam; her cherished siblings, Maddie Pirri, Aidan Asher, and Blair Borgeson; her beloved grandparents, Judith Asher and Kenneth […]

Florence Ann Cyr (Wagner) – beloved mother, sister, and wife – passed away on the morning of July 25, 2025, at the age of 65. She is survived by her loving sons, Roger, Michael, and Joseph; her grandchildren Addison, Isla, Memphis, Wyatt, Tommy, and Isabelle; her brother John; sister-in-law Miriam; and her nieces Jennifer, Christina, and Kathleen; daughters-in-law Tarah and Katie; […]