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Bertha R. Gagnon, 97, of Middletown, formerly of Bristol, Portsmouth, and Woonsocket, RI, passed away on February 24, 2025. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Gagnon. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Antoine and Germaine (Pepin) Belanger. Her early years included time as a stitcher and factory worker, […]

Robert T. “Bob” Campion, 71, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on February 24, 2025. He was the husband of Patricia (Cole) Campion for 50 years. Born in Fall River, MA on November 15, 1953, Bob Campion was the beloved son of the late Edward and Phyllis (Gaskell) Campion. A lifelong resident of Tiverton, he was […]

Thomas F. Fishburn, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died at home with his daughters by his side, on February 24, 2025. He was the husband of the late Alice (Ramsey) Fishburn. Born in Sunbury, PA on April 30, 1935, He was the son of the late Russell K. and Anne (Strouse) Fishburn. Thomas grew up […]

James S. McIntosh, passed away peacefully at home with his family on February 25, 2025, at the age of 72, just one day shy of his 73rd birthday. Jim was born in Newport RI on February 26, 1952, to the late Robert B. and Beatrice (Ruffin) McIntosh. He graduated from Roger’s High School in 1972 […]

Christine Cotta, 78, of Portsmouth RI, passed away on February 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard Cotta, and her two children, Melissa Cotta & Sean Cotta. She is also survived by her brother George Glover, sister Carolyn Hilton, and many nieces, nephews, & cousins. She was the daughter of the […]

Colonel (Ret.) James F. Dias passed away on February 23, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1943, in Newport, RI, to the late Arthur C. Dias and Mary DeCosta Dias. Jim attended Hazard Memorial and De La Salle Academy, graduating in 1962. He went on to earn his degree from […]

Richard J. Nagle, 54, of Middletown passed away in Newport Hospital on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Born in Columbus, OH on May 24, 1970, He was the son of Francis J. Nagle of Newport and the late Roberta (Bishop) Nagle. Richard, who was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome, has resided in a Looking Upwards Group Home […]

Mary A. Grant,79, of Portsmouth RI, passed away on February 18, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born May 6, 1945 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Winifred A. (Armstrong) Leary. She was the wife of Ronald Grant and they were married 51 Years. Mary grew up in […]

Sandra Marie Butler, 85, of Portsmouth, R.I. and Bradenton, Fla. passed away peacefully Thursday February 13, 2025 after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born January 20 1940 to the late Joseph Farfalla and Margaret (Piscione) Furtado in Trenton N.J. and was a Rogers High School graduate. Sandy worked […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Caroline Gamil (Hanna) Haylett, a beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend, who left this world on February 17, 2025, at the age of 44. Born in Cairo, Egypt, on June 1, 1980 to Gamil and Ferial Hanna. Caroline’s journey brought her to Portsmouth, RI when she was […]

Anne C. Elbery, of Scituate, MA passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, in Newport, RI with her family by her side. Anne was born in Tarrytown, NY to John J. and Anne (Brooks) Deely on June 19, 1939. She attended St. Theresa’s Elementary School, and high school at Our Lady of Victory Academy, graduating as valedictorian. She went on to earn a degree in […]

Sandra Hope Richards, 83, of Westport, MA, formerly of Flagler Beach, Florida for 26 years up until her move to Westport in 2023, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home. Sandra was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and compassion touched the lives of many. […]

Barbara K. Fenimore, 83, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on February 13, 2025 at South County Hospital in South Kingstown, RI. Barbara was born on October 14, 1941 to John Robert Kircher and Lilian Larson Kircher in Troy, NY. Barbara was a graduate of Milne High School and Russell Sage College. Barbara spent her life […]

Ernest P. Levitre III, “Phil,” 62, of Middletown, RI passed away on February 13, 2025, with family by his side. Phil was born in Newport, RI to Ernest P. Levitre, Jr. and Mary “Pat” Martins Levitre on December 16, 1962, and lived in the Fifth Ward of Newport for sixty years. He was a 1980 […]

Catherine James Phillips passed peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after struggling with several recent health issues with her daughter, Jade, by her side. A lifelong, twelfth-generation Newporter, she was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1950 to Katherine Lawton and Arthur Curtiss James. Cathie attended Hazard Memorial School, St. Mary’s School and graduated from […]

David J. Shaw, 68, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on February 11, 2025 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. David was born in Newport RI on June 27, 1956. He was the son of the late David Shaw Sr. and the late Barbara Jackson – He was […]

Alice Claire (Walling) Dias passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Claire, a lifelong Fifth Warder, was born on April 24, 1929 to the late Robert M. and Alice L. (Fitzpatrick) Walling in Newport, Rhode Island. Claire has many fond memories from when she attended St. Augustin’s parochial school. […]

Matthew John Faerber, a devoted husband and loving father, passed away at home on February 6, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on September 6, 1949, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Matthew and Katherine (Foley) Faerber. Matthew was immensely dedicated to his family. He spent 54 beautiful years married to his wife, […]

Fall River, MA -Evelyn (Medeiros) Travers, 94, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was the wife of the late Dennis D. Travers. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pontes) Medeiros. Evelyn leaves her three sons, Ronald Travers (Susan) of Portsmouth, Thomas Travers […]

Arthur F. Cardoza, 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 11, 2025.  Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late William L. Cardoza Sr. and Angeline (Rego) Cardoza. He attended De La Salle Academy, where he laid the foundation for a life rich in friendship and community. Arthur lived a life […]

Agnes T. (Beattie) Gifford, known as “Noni” by her family and friends, formerly of Middletown, RI, and Jamestown, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, in the Heatherwood Nursing Home in Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late James B. Gifford for 48 years. Born on April 17, 1945, in Newport, […]

Jane Duffy, 73, of Middletown, RI passed away Saturday February 8, 2025. Born September 21, 1951, she was a daughter of the late William Brown and Bridget (Enright) Brown. Jane grew up in Newport, attended St. Augustin’s Grammar School and graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy. After high school she attended Salve Regina University and graduated […]

Edith L. Braman, a cherished member of the Newport community, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Roger P. and Jean I. (Bull) Braman, and granddaughter of the late Packer and Emeline Braman. Edith spent her childhood growing up […]

Eric Thomas Lexow passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Eric was born in New York City in 1934, and moved to Darien in the late ’30s. He attended St. Lukes School and King School and went on to join the Navy, serving during the Korean War. He earned undergrad and graduate degrees from […]

Anthony M. Escobar, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 5, 2025, in the Royal Middletown Nursing Center. Born in Newport, RI, on March 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances Escobar. He was the brother to the late Joseph Escobar, the late Mary White, and brother-in-law to the late […]