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John F. “Chief” Gomes, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 1, 2024. He was the adoring husband of Debbie Keech for 36 wonderful years. Born in Middletown, RI, he was the son of the late John and Clara (Soares) Gomes. Chief founded Johnny’s Getty Service Station in 1967, After a successful career, […]

Mary L. Crawford, 89, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on August 30, 2024. She was the wife of the late Richard Crawford. Born in Newport, RI on February 28, 1935, She was the daughter of Edward and Josephine (Ferreira) Vars. Mary grew up in Newport and enjoyed a 26 year career on the Newport Navy […]

William Timothy Gozdz , 85, of Middletown, Rhode Island, peacefully passed into eternal life on August 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Bill cherished his wife, Jacqueline M. (Kellner) Gozdz for 62 wonderful years. They shared a lifelong love of devotion and appreciation for one another. A dedicated father, he is survived by his […]

Geraldine ‘Gerri’ Frances Gregory, age 72, passed from this life on August 21, 2024 at Newport Hospital. Gerri was born on April 10, 1952 in Newport, Rhode Island, to Barbara (McCarthy) Gregory and Broughton Colin Gregory. As a result of the doctor being unaware that Gerri was a twin and born second, she developed cerebral […]

Lillie M. Paiva, 76 of King Phillip St. in Portsmouth, RI peacefully passed on August 17, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel E. Paiva. Lillie was born in Arnett, West Virginia on October 1st, 1947. She was the daughter of Newton and Ruby (Hood) Cook. She grew […]

John M. Mello, a devoted husband, father, and dedicated employee, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, HopeHospice Inpatient Center, Providence, RI at the age of 83. Born in Newport, RI on October 16, 1940, John was a proud American citizen and a veteran of the Army, serving his country with honor. John spent 38 […]

Mary Alice (Harvey) Brownell, 90, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024, at Newport Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born at the Newport Hospital on April 30, 1934, she was the daughter of Mary (Murphy) Harvey and William Harvey, and granddaughter of Florence “Flo” Harvey, Alice (Slocum) Harvey, John J. Murphy, and Johanna (Shea) […]

Margaret Anne Bulmer, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on August 20, 2024. She was the wife of the late William A. Bulmer. Born in Newark, New Jersey on July 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sabina (Obendorfer) Healey. Maggie grew up in Newark, NJ and attended University of Rhode […]

Mildred L. (Thomas) Grinnell, 97, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Laurance Franklin Grinnell, LTC (RET). Born in Portsmouth, RI, she was the daughter of the late Henry Ellsworth and Mabel (Vaughn) Thomas. Mildred’s career as a secretary included time at the Newport […]

John J. Hand MD, FACP (Jack) passed into eternal life on August 20th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Mary Anne (Killea) Hand for sixty-four years. He was the son of the late John J. Hand Sr. and Agnes (Sullivan) Hand. Jack was born in Newport Hospital on December 17th, 1936, but spent most […]

Thompson Howard Booth passed away on August 19, 2024 with his family by his side after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. “Thom” was born on November 9, 1983 in Newport, RI, the second son to James and Patricia. He made his home with Misty, Cameron, and Austin in Milton, MA. Thompson graduated from […]

Gerard M. O’Malley of Newport passed away on August 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in Newport on April 4, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph F. O’Malley and Mary (Edwards) O’Malley. He is survived by his brother Thomas O’Malley and his sister, Mary Carmel O’Malley of Newport. Gerard attended Newport […]

Barbara Lyon French, a native of Aquidneck Island, died peacefully on August 19, 2024 at a nursing facility in Warren, Rhode Island. Born Barbara Ames Lyon, in Newport on October 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Phillip A. Lyon and Edna P. Lyon. Barbara grew up on Paradise Avenue in Middletown and […]

Linda Shute, age 77, of Massachusetts, passed away on August 19, 2024. Formerly of both Leicester, MA and Cudjoe Key, FL., as well as many other places along the way like Connecticut, Texas, California, and Rhode Island. Linda was born to Frederick Walter and Priscilla (Jackson) Jewett near Berlin, Massachusetts. Linda is survived by Kim […]

Bertha Mae (Picard) Coleman, 95 , of Westport, MA, formerly of Mail Coach Road, Portsmouth, RI, died on Friday August 16, 2024 at Clifton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Somerset, MA. She was the wife of the late William Anthony Coleman. Born in Providence, RI on May 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the […]

Michael Francis Churchill passed away suddenly on August 12, 2024. Mike was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 7, 1968, to Joseph and Barbara Churchill. He spent the majority of his early years surrounded by his mother, brother, grandmother, and many cousins who were like siblings, while his dad was deployed with the navy.  In […]

Michael D. FitzGerald (Fitz), 82, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on August 16, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Migliori) FitzGerald.  A proud ‘True Newporter’, he was born in Newport Hospital on August 25, 1941, the son of David and Martha (Tuuri) FitzGerald. […]

Arthur R. Bell Jr., 63, passed away peacefully in his home on August 18, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on April 2, 1961, in Newport, RI, Arthur was the son of Barbara “Bobbie” (Fitzgerald) Bell and Arthur R. Bell Sr. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1979 as a three-time football state […]

Arthur Joseph Turner Jr. of Bristol, RI (formerly of Portsmouth, RI) died on 15 August, 2024 at the age of 94. He was the son of Arthur Joseph Turner of Fall River, MA and Bridget (Harrington) Turner. Arthur is preceded in death by his sisters Helen Furze and Christine Bettencourt. Born on July 4, 1930 […]

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Paul J. Elshant, 40, of Middletown, RI, a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend. Born in Wakefield, RI, he was the son of Catherine (Smith) Elshant and the late George E. Elshant Jr. of Middletown. Paul grew up in Middletown, playing town […]