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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 […]

Mary Louise (Ide) Greeley, PhD, 80, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at Newport Hospital on October 10, 2024. Mary Louise was born in North Dighton, Massachusetts to the late Warren Monroe Ide and Mary Elizabeth Barry, both of Taunton. She was the wife of the late John J. Greeley Sr, S.T.D. After Mary Louise […]

Daniel C. Windley, Jr. 78, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on October 11, 2024. Born in El Cajon, CA on February 3, 1946, He was the son of Daniel and Alice (Sands) Windley. Growing up in Newport, Daniel enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and exploring the coastline. He began his working career in landscaping, but soon […]

Kevin Joseph Powers, 69, of Peacedale, Rhode Island, died on October 9, 2024. He was the husband of the late Irene (Pizzuto) Powers. Born in Roxbury, MA on November 7, 1954, He was the son of the late James and Loretta (Steward) Powers. Kevin grew up in Stoughton, MA and excelled as an athlete in […]

Edward Soares, age 59, died at his home in North Kingstown, RI on September 24, 2024. Ed was from Newport, and he was born there on June 8, 1965. He was the son of the late Manuel Soares and the late Joan Wittstruck. Ed’s brother Manuel Soares died in infancy. He is survived by his […]

Rae B. Varner passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, at the Hope Health Hospice in Providence, RI., with her husband, Marcus, of 40 years at her side. She lived one year in Bristol, RI and the past 39 years in Middletown, RI. Frances Rae Blickenstaff was born March 21,1946 in Susanville, CA. In her […]

Judy Merriwether, 65, passed away October 5, 2024, peacefully at home. Judy was born August 28, 1959, in San Diego, CA. Judy lived in Newport for 53 years. Judy was outgoing, having never met a stranger, speaking to everyone she came across. As a result, she was known throughout Newport, you could even call her […]

Lucille Marie Moreau Petrucci, 90, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024.   She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 26 years, Rudolph “Rudy” Petrucci.   Born on September 20, 1934, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Cecile (Chartier) Moreau and Eugene Joseph Moreau.   Lucille graduated from Saint […]

Irene Marie Richardson, a beloved member of the Middletown community, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, just one day shy of her 93rd birthday. Born in Fall River, MA, Irene dedicated her life to her family and she loved her career as a seamstress, working in Fall River, Cumberland, and Woonsocket. Her legacy will […]

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Thomas Bell, 78, of Bristol, Rhode Island on October 2, 2024. Born in Charleston, South Carolina on August 31, 1946. He was the eldest of seven children of the late Algie and Mary (Hoey) Bell. He was often referred to […]

Philip M. Young, Sr., 85, of New Bedford, MA, formerly of Middletown, RI, transitioned into heaven peacefully in his sleep at the Care One Nursing Home in New Bedford, MA, on October 3, 2024, and is now present with his Lord and Savior and has received his glorified body.  He was the devoted husband of […]

Hilda M. (Santiago) Camacho, 82, of Portsmouth died on Wednesday October 2, 2024, at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Jose E. Valdivieso, and the late Jose Camacho. Born on October 3, 1941, in Maya Geuz, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Aurielo and […]

Roberta Dorothy (Henry) Dugan, 87, of 28 Carroll Avenue, Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, at home. She was born on June 14, 1937, the daughter of Katherine Maher Henry and Robert Russell Henry Sr. She was the wife of the late J. Peter Dugan Sr., sister to the late Barbara Ripa […]

Claire A. Arrico, 73, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was the wife of Stephen J. Arrico. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Thelma (Deshaies) Alba Jr. Claire was a clinical medical assistant at the Bristol Medical Center, […]

Elizabeth Atlee Trainor, born on July 9, 1935, passed away peacefully as a resident of Neptune Beach, Florida. Formerly of Middletown, Rhode Island, Elizabeth was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.  Elizabeth was predeceased by her devoted husband, Robert W.  Trainor, with whom she shared 51 wonderful years of marriage, and by her daughter, […]

Ann Vickers, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 29, 2024. She was the wife of CDR Robert I. Vickers, USN (RET) of 79 Heritage Drive and have been residents of the town since 1978. Ann was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was the daughter to the late Dr. Richard […]

Kelly M. Walsh Kelly went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Kelly was 55 and leaves a void in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Kelly was born at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital in Elmira, NY. She was raised in Elmira, and graduated from […]

Donald Gilmore Magee, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on June 4, 1939, Donald was raised by his mother, Helen Dorothy Magee, and his aunt, Annie Cleary, who played pivotal roles in shaping his life and values. Donald was a man of many […]

Edward Joseph O’Donnell, aged 76, passed away on September 26, 2024, in Newport, RI. Born in Newport on July 31, 1948, to Edward O’Donnell Sr. and Gertrude (Alsfeld) O’Donnell. Edward is the brother of Thomas, father of 2 sons, Brian and Kevin and 1 grandson, Ray. Edward devotedly served his country as an officer in […]

It is with deep sadness we announce Brittani Elyse Fleury, 36, of Warwick, RI, lost her 14-month battle with breast cancer on September 17, 2024. Brittani was born in Portland, ME on February 8, 1988, and grew up in Gorham, ME. She graduated from Gorham High School in 2006, and attended Suffolk University in Boston, […]