obituary

Susan Olivia Stone Niazy passed away on November 6, 2025. Brilliant, creative, and endlessly resilient, she lived a life defined by compassion, intellect, and quiet strength. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, she dedicated her career as a speech pathologist to helping children with learning disabilities find their voices and overcome barriers to learning. Her […]

John Michael O’Connell of Newport, RI, passed away at the Newport Hospital on November 2, 2025 – All Souls’ Day. He was the son of M. Estelle (Hopf) O’Connell and the late Thomas A. O’Connell. He was born on September 6, 1964 in North Kingstown, RI. He graduated from East Greenwich High School and then […]

Dr. O. William “Bill” Hilton, Jr., a distinguished educator, psychologist, and lifelong advocate for inclusive education, passed away on November 10, 2025 in Newport, RI. He divided his time between Newport, Rhode Island, and San Juan, Puerto Rico—two places he dearly loved and called home. Born on February 6, 1931, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Bill […]

Formerly of New York City and Palm Beach, Sharon Stevens Haymes died suddenly on October 28,2025 She was the daughter of Stephanie Bobst Vanden Heuvel of Newport and the late Dick Haymes Jr. of New Mexico. She was the great-granddaughter of pharmaceutical pioneer Elmer Holmes Bobst, known as “President Nixon’s Godfather.” Sharon was also the granddaughter of […]

Todd W. Brundage Sr. (Mello), 60, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on November 6th, 2025. He was the loving and devoted husband of Holly Brundage (Libby) for 23 years. Born March 31, 1965, he was the son of the late Joaquin “Jack” Mello and Sharon (Bourcier) Mello. He was a lifelong Islander, and a […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Munro, who left us on October 29, 2025, at the age of 71. Elizabeth dedicated her life to serving others as a Case Manager for the Public Defenders Office for 25 years, becoming a steadfast advocate and voice for her clients. The […]

Michael W. Boyd, Mike, age 70, of Tiverton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Louise (Turner) Boyd, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in San Francisco, Mike was the son of the late William L. Boyd and Patricia (Hurd) Boutin. He was raised among […]

Marilyn F. Seliga, 64, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on October 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Newport on November 9, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Larry Wall, a U.S. Naval veteran, and Pauline (Sylvester) Wall. Marilyn grew up in Newport and worked for many years as […]

Doris Blanche Garside, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on 10/31/2025. She was the wife of the late Martin F. Garside, Jr.. Born in Fall River, MA on March 20, 1936, She was the daughter of Herve Plourde and Beatrice (Daigle) Plourde/Bellavance. Doris grew up in Fall River and worked for 28 years at the […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cornelia E. Albertus, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend. Cornelia, known affectionately as “Connie,” was born on June 10, 1927, in Arlington, Iowa, and left us peacefully on October 24, 2025, at the age of 98. She lived a rich and fulfilling […]

Dennis C. Silvia, 73, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on July 6, 1952, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Dennis was the son of the late Charles and Gertrude Silvia. Dennis was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Marie Bacon; his brother, Christopher; and his granddaughter, Danarya Camara. He is survived […]

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend John Anthony “Biff” Duarte, a proud Vietnam War Veteran and beloved husband of the late Lois Jean Duarte, passed away peacefully in Newport, Rhode Island, on October 18, 2025. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late John Joseph Duarte and Irene Facey, Biff exemplified courage, loyalty, and resilience […]

Matthew Joseph Finn, 71, passed away peacefully at home in Newport RI on October 25, 2025. He was born and raised in Newport’s Fifth Ward, the oldest of six children of the late Helen Murphy Finn and Matthew Henry Finn. Matt attended St. Augustin’s School, and he graduated from Rogers High School in 1972. He […]

Robert “Bob” Leno, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 8, 2025, in Newport, Rhode Island. Born on August 16, 1943, in Hardwick, Vermont, Bob lived a full life marked by determination, hard work, and deep love for his family. Bob’s education began in local schools in Vermont, but it was […]

Zane Jacob Anderson died peacefully on the morning of October 17th, weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. Born in Stanhope, New Jersey on the evening of November 29, 1933, to Helene (Hammer) and Albert Frank Anderson, Zane grew up in Port Morris, New Jersey with his sisters Dawn and Jane. Albert died in 1947. His […]

Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Helen was the daughter of the late Aina (Pollary) and Waino K. Ikola. She was married to the late Robert W. Allen and later to the late Eugene Fiske. She was the devoted mother of Ronald Allen (Carol) of Coventry, RI, and Debra Barrett of Westport, MA, and was predeceased by […]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Diane Marie (McGee) Dutra who left us peacefully at the age of 81 on October 15th, 2025. She was the wife of the late Paul Costa Dutra for 57 years. Diane lived a life centered on love and family. Her happiest moments […]

Dolores Petrush-Tarlton, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on October 20, 2025. She was the wife of Scott J. Tarlton. Born in Passaic, NJ on June 1, 1952, she was the daughter of Edward and Anna (Olko) Petrush. Dolores grew up in Saddle Brook, New Jersey and graduated from Fairleigh-Dickinson University. She was a registered […]

Michael James O’Hara – “Mick” – tragically passed away after taking his own life on October 11, 2025, at 17 years old. At the time of his death, Mick was a Sixth-Form student at Portsmouth Abbey School and a Prefect in St. Martin’s House. Mick was born into a Navy family in Portsmouth, Virginia, to […]