obituary

Marilyn Isabelle (Washburn) Murphy, 81, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on June 7, 2025. Born in Newport, RI, on July 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. Washburn, Sr., and Madaline (Fuller) Washburn. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 45 years, […]

Our beloved elder, Charles “Chuck” Overton Berlinghof, embarked on his final adventure and departed this life on 3 June 2025, having reached the impressive age of 94. Born on 28 December 1930 in Binghamton, NY, Chuck was the first-born child of Dr. Clifton Harold Berlinghof and Barbara Fowler (Cone) Berlinghof.  Chuck grew up quickly during […]

Philip M. Connell, 94, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, RI passed away at Newport Hospital on June 9, 2025. He was the husband of Rosalie (Beebe) Connell and the father of the late Dr. William Connell. He is survived by his daughter Jacqueline Patton of Portsmouth (her husband Tom Patton), and his two grandchildren […]

Curtis Karl Edes, a.k.a. Curty Cut, born July 18th, 1963 in Newport, RI at 61 passed away after a valiant fight-to-the-death kind of battle with cancer on June 6, 2025, at Newport Hospital with his loving daughter Ashley Edes and her partner by his side. Curtis was a simple man, but never boring; original—one-of-a-kind to […]

Captain Donald Vernon Church, beloved father of three, grandfather of nine and great grandfather (aka Grumpa and Grumpy Winkle) of eight and a half passed away in his Bristol home on June 1, 2025 just a few days shy of his 91st birthday. We are certain that he was welcomed into heaven by his soulmate […]

Alfaretta Jackson Massey, 78, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on May 22, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on January 1, 1947, She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Wigington) Massey. Alfaretta, aka “Tila”, grew up in Newport and moved to Westchester County New York as a young woman. She lived in Mt. […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Nana and Sister, Patricia Arlene Smith. She took her last breath at the age of 88 in the comfort of her own home where she loved to be, and was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Thursday, May 29, 2025 […]

Newport, RI: Peter C. Flynn of 11 Kay Blvd, died of natural causes at his home on May 31, 2025 at age 73. He had been suffering from diabetes for decades and Parkinson’s disease in recent years. There will be a private funeral in Newport. Peter was born in Stamford, CT on May 28, 1952. […]

Edalene Joanne Menzi, wife of Jan Menzi, passed away at the John Clarke Senior Living Center on May 28, 2025. She was born in Fall River to the late James and Rita Moffitt Lindquist, on July 11, 1940. She was preceded in death by her son Edward (Teddy) Menzi, her twin brother, Edward Lindquist, sisters, […]

Patricia H. Murphy, a beloved resident of Royal Middletown, previously Forest Farm community, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on March 16, 1928, in Cranston, Rhode Island. Patricia was the daughter of the late Timothy and Gertrude (Notine) Murphy. She is preceded in her passing by her brothers; […]

Donald F. Shea, 89, of Tiverton, RI, formerly of Brockton, MA, passed away on May 30, 2025, in the Catholic Memorial Nursing Center in Fall River. He was the husband of Marjorie F. (Medeiros) Shea, and of the late Pauline (Decelle) Shea. Born in Dorchester, MA, and raised in Quincy, he was the son of […]

Ronald (Ron) Murdock, who made his home in Portsmouth, RI, died on May 24, 2025, from complications due to Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. He was 65. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ron’s youth and early adult years were spent in a variety of settings before settling in Burlington, VT, in his teen years. A graduate of […]

Eleanor S. Lowe, 90, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on May 29, 2025, with her family by her side in the Grand Islander Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Orin H. Lowe for 67 years. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ruth […]

Martin Paul Lynch, 94, died in the arms of his loving wife on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, at the John Clarke Retirement Center, Middletown, RI. He was born May 28th, 1930, in Framingham, Massachusetts, one of seven boisterous Lynch siblings. He served in the US. Navy from 1950-53, was a veteran of the Korean War, […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Simon Morton, Jr. on May 26, 2025, at the age of 88. Robert, known to all as Bob, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and a true gem in the Newport community-having moved to this picturesque island in 1993, where he […]

Dino Christy passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old. Dino leaves behind his wife Helen and children Jennifer and Billy, along with his wife Heidi and their daughters, Chloe and Lila. He is additionally survived by his remaining siblings Demetra and Matthew. Dino was born […]

Ellen Seigler, a vibrant soul who lived life to the fullest, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on November 11, 1938, in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the beloved daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Ward) O’Neil. Ellen spent many joyful years in Houston, Texas, where she formed cherished […]

Nancy Jane Blanchard, 87, born and raised in Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in San Jose, California, on 10 October, 2024. Born Nancy Jane Shea on 2 June, 1937, to Mr. Martin Christopher Shea and Mrs. Ella MacCauley Lawton Shea, she grew up with her brothers Martin and Howard, and her sister Joanne in […]

Kristine Erin Sullivan, 47, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully after a long illness on May 23, 2025, with her loving family beside her. Kristine was born in Newport on February 23, 1978. She was the daughter of the late Cecily C. (Martin) and Robert W. Sullivan. Kristine graduated from Middletown High School in 1996. […]

John W. Nelson III, of Middletown, RI passed away May 20, 2025 at home after a long battle with cancer. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late John W. Nelson Jr. and Caroline T. (Murphy) Nelson. A member of the Rhode Island National Guard, he enlisted while in high school, attended Officer […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard “Rick” Joseph Boyd, who left us too soon on May 10, 2025, at the age of 44. Born on August 1, 1980, in Athens, TN, he was the compass of love and joy for his family and friends. Rick was a devoted son […]