Donald Neville Wilkinson, beloved husband of Katie (Lawless), passed away surrounded by family and friends in his home in Kirk Yetholm, Scotland on July 13, 2025, two days after his 75th Birthday. His long and brave fight with COPD was followed by a brief battle with cancer. Donald was the second son of Wallace and […]
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Obituary: Paul White
Paul Geltmacher White, Jr, age 95 of Portsmouth, RI passed away on July 19, 2025 of natural causes. His parents were Estelle and Dr. Paul White. He was married to Georgia Joan White in 1952 after graduating from the United States Naval Academy. Paul grew up in Pomona, California and graduated from Pomona High School. […]
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Obituary: Daniel J. O’Leary
Daniel James O’Leary, 86, of Jamestown, RI, passed away at home on July 15, 2025. He was the loving husband of Michol Bestoso O’Leary for 58 years. Dan was born on April 27, 1939, to Catherine Carroll (Drinagh, County Cork, Ireland) and Dan O’Leary (Derreen, County Clare, Ireland) at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Brooklyn, […]
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Obituary: Frederick MacDonald
Frederick A. MacDonald, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 18, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1941, to parents, Thomas and Regina (Curly) MacDonald of Boston, MA. Shortly after, his parents moved the family to Scituate, MA, fondly known as “The Irish Riviera.” He was a graduate […]
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Obituary: Diane Addison
Diane M. Addison (Leighton), a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 7, 1940, in New Bedford, MA, she was the step-daughter of the late Edward Gonsalves and daughter of Rose Gonsalves. Diane […]
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Obituary: Donald Michael Tymosko
Donald Michael Tymosko, 94, of Middletown, RI formerly of Oxford, CT, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. Born in Oxford, CT on July 30, 1930, He was the beloved husband of Florence Bernice Tymosko for 68 wonderful years. Their marriage was a true partnership, grounded in love, laughter, and mutual respect. Don is survived […]
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Obituary: James Kalif
James Mitchell Kalif (‘Jim’) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12 at 85 years old. Jim was born on February 16, 1940, in Fall River, Massachusetts to Mitchell and Josephine Kalif. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and met his wife, Patricia (Quickfall) Kalif during his service in England. They […]
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Obituary: Virginia Eagan
Virginia C. Eagan, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1937 to Nicola and Donata Calitri in Providence, RI. She is survived by her daughter Virginia E. Curtis and her husband Jeffrey T. Curtis; her son Owen L. Eagan III and his wife Nicole Eagan; her grandchildren Owen R. Eagan, Madeline C. […]
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Obituary: Claire Marie Rayner
Claire Marie Rayner of Narragansett, RI passed away on July 7, 2025. Claire was born in Newport, RI to Henry C. and Catherine “Kip” Rayner, on August 31, 1951. She grew up and attended school in Newport, first at Carey School, then St. Augustin’s School, and she received her high school diploma from St. Catherine’s […]
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Obituary: Mary Panarello
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary McCarthy Panarello, who entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Mary was born on June 1, 1943, in Providence, Rhode Island, to George and Ursula McCarthy. She graduated from Colt Memorial High School in 1961 and went on to enjoy […]
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Obituary: James Robinson
James B. Robinson, 103, formerly of Newport, RI, born in Walterboro, SC, on September 2, 1932, died on July 6, 2025 in the RI Veterans Home in Bristol. James was predeceased by his first wife, Ethel V. Robinson, then by his second wife, Eva D. Robinson, both of Newport. James graduated from high school in […]
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Obituary: Jan Menzi
Jan Menzi was born in Newport Hospital on June 6, 1941 to Walter and Sarah Jane Lawton Menzi. A lifelong Episcopalian, he was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Church in Portsmouth. Jan graduated from Henry F. Anthony School in 1955 and Rogers High School in 1959. Upon graduation he joined the Air Force where […]
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Obituary: Philip E. Amaral
Philip E. Amaral, 87, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025 surrounded by family. Philip Amaral was born in Newport, RI to Manuel Amaral and Teresa (Pennachi) Amaral on March 1, 1938. He went to St. Mary’s and then on to Rogers High School, Salve Regina College and then entered […]
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Obituary: Lorraine McBride
Lorraine Veronica (Ferreira) McBride, 91, of Portsmouth, died peacefully on Sunday morning, July 6, 2025. A lifelong resident of Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Roderick) Ferreira, and loving wife of 59 years to the late Paul McBride. Fittingly born on the first day of Spring, Lorraine always spread sunshine […]
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Letter to the Editor: UnitedHealthcare cuts major RI hospitals from network – patients face higher costs
If you are one of the thousands of Rhode Islanders with a Medicare Advantage plan through UnitedHealthcare, beware: As of July 1, 2025, the following Brown University Health hospitals are out of network for non-emergency care: Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Miriam Hospital, and Newport Hospital. For the latest updates on this situation, go to Attorney General Neronha’s website. […]
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Obituary: Robert “Bob” Helmbrecht
Robert “Bob” Helmbrecht, 84, of Middletown, RI, passed away on July 3, 2025, at South County Hospital in South Kingstown, following complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. In his final weeks, Bob was surrounded by the love and presence of his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Bobbie Helmbrecht, with whom he shared 49 […]
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Obituary: Remi Walter Vassallo
With hearts full of love and unspeakable sorrow, we announce that our so loved Remi Walter Vassallo completed his courageous journey on June 24, 2025 — a brave, bright soul who gave us more than we could have dreamed in his short time here. Just a week into his life, Remi was diagnosed with a […]
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Obituary: David Vincent Rogers
David Vincent Rogers of Newport, RI was born in Bellflower, California in 1969. He grew up in the Boston area and graduated from Brookline High School. Davey then moved to and fell in love with the Pacific Northwest, where he earned a degree in English from Seattle University. He has called Newport, RI home for […]
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Obituary: Richard Morgan
Richard Penrose Morgan, 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on June 28, 2025. He was the cherished husband of Cynthia (Drowne) Morgan. Born in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada on August 10, 1955, he was the son of Welsh born parents, Royston and Audrey (Dalby) Morgan. As a youth, Richard spent summers on the Pembrokeshire coast in […]
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Obituary: Charles F. Weishar
With profound memories, we announce Captain Charles F. Weishar, our uncle, grand uncle, great grand uncle, and dear friend, has passed. Charles was born in Milwaukee, WI, on November 9, 1928 to his parents Maria & William Weishar. He passed away at his home during the early hours of June 24, 2025, at the age […]
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Obituary: Paula Raposo
Paula Christina Raposo, 52, a lifelong resident of Newport, Rhode Island, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 27, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1973, in Santa Clara, São Miguel, Azores. She then came to the United States, arriving in Boston on January 12,1976. Paula was filled with love for […]
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Obituary: Alice Berry
Alice M. Berry, 69, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully while under hospice care at the Newport Hospital, where she was cared for with dignity and respect. She was the former wife of Victor W Berry Sr. Born in Boston, MA on February 28th, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred […]
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Obituary: Paul Dutra
Paul C. Dutra, 83, a lifelong resident of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025 in the house that he built 53 years ago. He was the beloved husband of Diane (McGee) Dutra, with whom he shared nearly 58 years of marriage. Born in Newport, RI, on December 15, 1941, Paul was […]
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Obituary: Beverly Pyne
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the peaceful passing of Beverly S. Pyne, most recently of Bristol, and previously of Tiverton. Bev was the daughter of Leon and Carolyn Johnson, and was raised in Melrose, MA. She earned her Associate’s Degree at Burdett Junior College and worked as a secretary […]
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Obituary: John M. “Jack” Curran
John M. “Jack” Curran, of Newport, RI, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 with his family by his side. A Newport native, Jack was the son of John and Irene (Shea) Curran. At De La Salle Academy he played basketball, baseball, and tennis. Upon graduation, he enrolled in Providence College, attending for two years […]