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Joseph M Nunes Portsmouth, RI -Joseph M Nunes, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died early Sunday morning, November 10, 2024. He was the husband of the late Sheila (Murphy) Nunes. Born in Newport, RI on December 13, 1934, he was the son of Augustus and Mary (Perry) Nunes. Mr. Nunes was a 1957 graduate of […]

Elaine Thea (Smith) Blood, 82, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island and Easton, Massachusetts, passed away on November 3, 2024, after a brief illness, however having had a life well-lived. Elaine was born to James and Valia Smith and grew up in Whitman, Massachusetts. Following graduation from Whitman High School in 1959, she engaged in several […]

Paul LaVerne Walsh, aged 93, passed away at home on November 5, 2024, in Portsmouth, RI. Born on October 27, 1931 to Richard and Edna Walsh, in Elmira, NY, Paul attended Southside High School, class of 1949. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954, dedicating three years to his country […]

Edna May Sylvia, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Francis J. “Red” Sylvia. Born in Rock Ferry, England on November 1, 1936, She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Kirkby) Williams. Edna grew up […]

Thomas J. Kenney Jr, of Portsmouth, RI died at home November 2, 2024. He was born in Newport, RI on October 20, 1947. He was a son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret (Alves) Kenney. Tom graduated from Rogers High School, Class of 1965. After graduation, Tom enlisted in the US Marines and served […]

Nicholas Ratti, Jr., aged 93, passed away in Newport, Rhode Island. Until the end of his life he devotedly cared for his beloved wife, Audrey. Nicholas was born on May 2, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. There, he met Audrey and they married on March 3, 1953. Nicholas graduated Tau Beta Phi in Electrical Engineering from […]

Harold Eugene Massey Jr. was called home to heaven on Wednesday October 23, 2024. Harold was born on Wednesday October 11, 1961 to the late Audrey Elaine Massey of Newport Rhode Island; and presently to Harold Massey Sr. and Brenda P. Massey of Suffolk, Virginia. He is one of nine children. As a child he […]

Patricia Anne (Toppa) Olechnowicz, 87, of Newport, loving wife, and mother of two sons, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. Pat was born on December 15, 1936 in Newport, RI to the late Stephen and Katherine (Shea) Toppa. A lifelong and proud resident of Newport’s 5th Ward, Pat always welcomed her many friends and […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marks, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of the Middletown community. Joan peacefully passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 91, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Raymond Marks for 56 years. Born […]

Ann Louise Garvey-Morgan, 84 of Portsmouth passed away at home, surrounded by those who love her. Born on June 13, 1940 in Tiverton, RI., she was the daughter of the late Callanan P. Garvey and Theresa E. (Kitchen) Garvey. She is survived by her sister, Teresa Garvey-Downes, her niece, Elizabeth Grimes (Michael), great-nephew, Alexander O. […]

Thomas John Blisko, 79, of Tiverton, RI, passed away at home on October 28, 2024. Thomas was born in Newport, RI, to the late Thomas G. and Elizabeth H. (Schenkel) Blisko. He grew up on the Aquidneck Island area. Thomas honorably served in the U.S. Army. His time in the service brought him around the […]

Marilyn Claire Sullivan Hostetler of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed away on October 30 after a brief illness, surrounded by family. She was 69 years old. She was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Dean Hostetler, and the cherished mother of Courtney Hostetler, Devon Hostetler, and Caitlin Kahle. Marilyn was born in Newport, Rhode […]

Louise M. Costley, 88, passed away at home with her daughter on Friday, October 25, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. Louise was the daughter of the late Lena Bowley Mello and Joseph Mello. She was predeceased by her son, Christopher Costley. Louise leaves her daughter Denise Truver of Tiverton, her brother William Mello […]

Michael John Croce 65 of Newport RI passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late Eleanor & Arthur Dumond of Middletown RI. He leaves behind his beloved brothers and their families. He leaves behind his brother William Croce and his wife Tina Croce of Newport RI, Marc Croce […]

Patrick F. Legein, 57, of Middletown, RI, a beloved father, son, brother, and respected consultant in the municipal industry, passed away in Newport Hospital on October 19, 2024. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of Kathleen R. (Covel) Legein and the late James F. Legein. Patrick pursued his education diligently, obtaining a Bachelor’s […]

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Remy Elizabeth Aull, a loving mother, daughter, and sister. Remy touched the lives of everyone she met with her warmth, generosity, and unwavering strength. Remy was born in New York City on August 2, 1982, and moved with her proud parents to Middletown, RI, […]

Lars Stigbjorn Lewander, age 81, passed away on October 15, 2024, in Middletown, RI. Born in Stockholm, Sweden on November 16, 1942, Lars led a life marked by innovation and leadership, notably as the founder and president of Teakdecking Systems in Sarasota, FL. Lars is survived by his partner Sigrid Schoenebeck, and her children, Jessica, […]

Sarah A Young Middletown, RI -Sarah A Young, 75, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on October 15, 2024. Born in Roslyn, NY on November 1, 1948, She was the daughter of John and Lucille (Caton) young. Sarah graduated from Utica College in 1979, and completed her Master’s Program in 1974. Sarah’s career was varied and […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anthony D. Chester, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, on October 10, 2024. Born on September 23, 1944, in Bristol, RI, Anthony worked more than 30 years for Child and Family Services. Anthony’s joy for life was evident in his love for playing cards and saltwater fishing. […]

Eleanor Marie (Camara) Borges passed away peacefully at her home in Portsmouth on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was surrounded by her adoring daughters, Michelle Mahoney of Virginia Beach, VA, Stephanie Federico of Portsmouth, Candice Miller of Maryville, TN, and Elinor Borges of Loxahatchee, FL. Eleanor was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, […]

John Lloyd Sunderland, 94, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 13, 2024. He was born on September 3, 1930, in Newport, RI. John had an exuberant enjoyment of life and a wry sense of humor. John is survived by his wife Lucy with whom he shared 69 […]

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we celebrate the life of William H.V. “Pops” Willis III. Born on March 31, 1947, in Burlington, NJ, to William H.V. Willis Jr and Lillian (Faggella) Willis, Pops passed away on October 10, 2024, at his home in Middletown. He was a devoted husband, a proud […]

Joan L. (Cox) Karoli, 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully with her family and caregivers by her side, on October 14, 2024 at the Village House Nursing Home in Newport. Joan was born on December 31, 1935, in Providence, RI. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Jeanette (Johnson) Cox, and the […]