obituary

Commander Robert Dennis Bledsoe (USN Ret) aged 87 passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. Bob was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Robert Everett and Othella Bledsoe. He was raised in Napa, California and graduated from Napa High School and the California Maritime Academy. After a brief time […]

Woman Ready for Final Plunge! A lifelong resident of The Point Section of Newport, known for her 90th birthday plunge from the Van Zandt Pier, Dorothy “Dottie” Hopkins, 96, took one last plunge in life on January 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born August 22, 1929, Dorothy was the second youngest of eleven children […]

Raymond Berard, age 87, loving husband and father of four children, passed away on December 25, 2025. Raymond was born on February 22, 1938, in Central Falls, RI, to Florence and Edouard Berard. He attended Providence College for his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and University of Connecticut for his PhD in Chemistry. On August 20, […]

With a heavy heart, we share the news of the passing of Michael Rutherford Lewis (Mike). Mike was born on January 13, 1963, in Washington, DC, but lived most of his life in Newport. Mike got a kick out telling people he was born in the United States, but wasn’t born in a State–it stumped […]

Robert Smith Walker passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025 in Newport, RI. He was born November 22, 1934 in Manhattan, NY, the son of Frances Ammidon Walker and Charles Stow Walker. He was named for his paternal grandfather Dr. Robert Smith Walker. Robert was educated at Brooks School, Yale College and Brown University, where […]

Cornelius Francis Murphy, Jr., (Neal), of Valencia passed away on December 23, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 92. He was born in Newport on March 13, 1933, to Cornelius F. Murphy and Loretta (Nuss) Murphy. Neal graduated from Rogers High School in 1950 and starred on the school’s football team. He went to […]

Christine Ann Bowler, 72 of Newport, RI, passed away on December 28th, 2025, in Middletown, with family at her side. Chris was born in the Newport Naval Hospital to Peter Manley Peterson and Janet Marie Lee on August 21, 1953. Chris attended Rogers High School and graduated in 1972. She later attended Katherine Gibbs School […]

Audrey Clinton Oswald was born in New York City May 12, 1933 and grew up as an only child at 1160 Park Avenue. While attending the Brearley School in New York, she and her best friend Iris Love in part, inspired the novelist Nora Johnson, (who also attended Brearley), to write the novel The World of Henry Orient, (which […]

Richard Collum Sr., 72, of Bristol, RI passed away on December 27, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Richard Collum Sr. was born in Newport, Rhode Island to Oliver and Carol Collum on February 11, 1953. He went to high school at Rogers High School and graduated in 1971. Richard worked as a highway maintenance operator […]

Diane (Danae Gianakellis) Bonafas, 91, of Newport died on December 20, 2025 at Village House Nursing Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Bonafas, to whom she was married for 53 years. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late George and Dorothea (Maniates) Gianakellis. Her parents were each […]

Slipping out before snow and ice could delay his departure, Captain Richard Arthur Martell Jr., 82, embarked on his final passage minutes before the winter solstice on December 21, 2025. He took his last breaths in comfort at Newport Hospital, Newport, Rhode Island, after a long and complicated illness. Known for his bucking-the-system ways as […]

Elaine Lucille (Standish) Jolley, beloved daughter of John C. Myles Standish, CDR, Ret and Lucille Morse Standish, died on December 22, 2025. Elaine was born on August 31, 1950, and graduated from Middletown High School as part of the Class of 1968. Elaine was an avid painter who found joy in walks through Newport and […]

Shannon Marie “Shay” Dixon (Hamill), age 45, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Born on May 2, 1980, in Newport, Rhode Island, Shannon lived a life defined by compassion, resilience, and boundless love. Shannon began her education in the Newport Public Schools and later […]

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lillian Martins age 95 of Portsmouth, RI, passed away after a brief illness on December 11, 2025. She was born August 12,1930 in Mt. Vernon, New York to the John and Marguerite Caldwell, and was the devoted and loving wife to the late Alberto (Albert) Martins. She was predeceased by her sister Candice […]

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we celebrate the extraordinary spirit of Mark Antone. Born on August 28, 1962, Mark brought joy, laughter, and a unique warmth to the lives of everyone he met. He passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, in Providence, RI, leaving behind a legacy of love […]

Sharon Ann Dwyer age 77, of Middletown, RI departed her earthly existence on December 12, 2025, at Newport Hospital after months of fighting persistent illnesses, followed by a brief but meaningful time at the John Clarke rehabilitation facility, where she was encouraged by attentive care and kindness. Her passing was unexpected, after hard-fought gains and […]

David Robert Carlin, Jr., passed away peacefully at home in Newport on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old. Married for more than 55 years, he was the beloved husband of Maureen (Brennan) Carlin. Born on April 9, 1938, in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of David […]

It is with deep sadness that the family of Joseph “Joe” T. O’Connor announces his passing in Lincoln, Nebraska, on December 3, 2025, at the age of 96. Joe was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on February 10, 1929, to Joseph T. O’Connor, Sr., and Mary E. Murphy O’Connor. He graduated from Rogers High School […]

Virginia Beltz (Ginny), age 100, of Newport RI died on 12/13/2025 at St Clare Home, Newport RI, following a period of failing health. Ginny was born in Marlboro Mass on 01/11/1925 to Bertis & Annie Walcott. She enlisted in the US Navy and served for 3 years during the Korean Conflict. She married William J Beltz and […]

Helen Marie Rudolph, 85, of The Village at Waterman Lake, Greenville, RI, died on Monday, November 24, 2025 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, RI. She was the wife of Dr. Norman Rudolph and mother of Eric, Alexandra and Kurt. Helen was born in Brooklyn, NY and in her early childhood made frequent moves […]

Leonard Field Hubbard, MD, of Jamestown, RI, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on November 26, 2025. A dedicated hand surgeon, he spent more than five decades improving the lives of thousands of patients and took immense pride in helping others. Born on May 24, 1945, in White Plains, NY, Leonard grew up in […]