obituary

Deborah “Debbe” Kirchner of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2024. Born in Newport, RI to Frances Simas Benevides and the late Robert M. Benevides, Sr., she was a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island. Debbe graduated from Portsmouth High School, and CCRI. After graduation, she taught at Head Start for over twenty years, […]

Jack Kane, 90, of Newport passed away on July 19, 2024. He was surrounded by family for the past several weeks of his life. Jack had over sixty-seven years of marriage with the love of his life Mary Ellen who passed away on May 5, 2022. Jack was a proud Fifth Warder where he lived […]

Gloria Albro, born on July 22, 1953, in Newport, RI, passed away on July 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her girls. She had a full and vibrant life, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing her. A woman of many talents and boundless love, Gloria’s hands possessed a […]

Wilmer “Chuck” Ludwick Wentzel, III, 74, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, died on June 4, 2024. Born at the Quonset Naval Air Station on September 14, 1949, he was the son of the late Wilmer and Joan (DiBeueaulieu) Wentzel. A man of many talents and a dedicated Army veteran who served during the Vietnam Era, […]

Julia M. Butler Soares, 79, formerly of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born in South Kingstown, RI on April 25, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Frazier) Butler. Lovingly known to family and friends as “June” she grew up Portsmouth and Newport, RI. She worked for […]

Fr. Christopher Davis, O.S.B., monk of Portsmouth Abbey, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Grand Islander Center in Middletown, Rhode Island. Fr. Chris was known and well-loved for his infectious enthusiasm, his readily recognizable laugh, his witness of joy – a cheerful giver loved by God, as summarized in the biblical passage […]

Joseph Oliver Cassidy passed away Tuesday July 16, 2024 in Newport, Rhode Island at the age of 87. Members of his immediate family were close by and with him during his final hours. The son of Terrence and Theresa (Seery) Cassidy, he was born in Ballymote, County Silgo, Ireland on July 14, 1937 – one […]

Shirley Viera Chace, 71, of Portsmouth, died on July 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Shirley was born on September 5, 1952, to the late Manuel and Mildred (Silvia) Viera of Portsmouth. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Ronald L. Chace, and her daughter Barbara Chace Sherman, three beloved […]

Brian Peter MacDonald passed from this life to rejoin his family in the next on July 14, 2024. He was the youngest son of George and Georgianna (Jarvis) MacDonald born on November 26, 1946. Brian was raised in Newport and Florida and graduated from Rogers High School. He was drafted in the Army and trained […]

Barbara Deviney Bryan, 84, of 21 Russell Avenue Newport, RI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Village House, Newport, RI. Born in Medford, MA on December 20, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James Joseph Deviney and Edith Alton. Barbara was raised by her […]

Winifred “Winnie” O’Brien Hofer, 73, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends after a long, brave battle with cancer. The eldest child of John and Elizabeth O’Brien, Winnie was born in Jersey City, NJ on June 26, 1951. She spent her childhood in Bayonne, NJ but during her […]

Joyce I.(Dugan) Pace, of South Dartmouth, MA, died suddenly Sunday July 7, 2024 after an unexpected illness. Born in Newport, RI Joyce was the daughter of the late Martin and Dorothy (Keates) Dugan. She was married to Jeffrey Pace of South Dartmouth. Joyce was raised on Aquidneck Island and settled to South Dartmouth with her […]

Cathleen Egan Donovan Myatt, 76, was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1948. After a brave battle with cancer and with loved ones at her side, she passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, where she had been residing with her son, daughter-in-law and grandson. The youngest daughter […]

Dennis Wine, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, who touched the lives of many, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2024, at the age of 60. Born on July 1, 1964, in Kankakee, IL, Dennis lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.   Dennis was a proud alumnus of Illinois State University […]

Robert E. Pachico, 87, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024 in the comfort of his family. He was the husband of Jeanne Pachico, the love of his life, who passed away in 2019. He was born on March 1, 1937, at home on Summer Street in Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Bob was the youngest […]

Paula (Hallquist) Bryer, 93 of Eastnor Road, Newport passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Newport. Born in Weymouth, MA on July 11, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Theodore “Ted” and Vesta (Raasch) Hallquist. Paula was a graduate of Roger High School Class of 1948. After graduating, she worked for the local […]

Ruth M. Alofsin, 95 of Middletown RI, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on July 7, 2024. She was the wife of the late Fred Alofsin (her Boopie), the love of her life. Ruth was born on the Rock of Gibraltar, a British Territory on Spain’s south coast.  She was the daughter of the late […]

Peter Kehew, 90, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 7, 2024 . He was the husband for 60 years of the late Colette (Gendreau) Kehew. Born in 1934, He was the son of the late Arthur Kehew, a Newport Firefighter and his mother, Paula (Leonard) Kehew Gidius and his stepfather […]

Mary Segerson, 99, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 1, 2024 at Village House. Mary was born in Newport to the late John and Mary Segerson on October 23, 1924. She was a lifelong Newport resident and graduate of Rogers High School. Mary joined Metropolitan Life insurance Company after high school and worked […]

John Jennings, a longtime resident of Newport and Middletown, Rhode Island passed away on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. Born on February 20th, 1930 to the late Frank H. Jennings and Anna Blumburg Jennings, he is predeceased by his brother Frank and sisters Eva and Francis, and his beloved wife, Mary “Pat” Jennings. John always wanted […]

Norman Lidstone, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 3, 2024. Norm was the son of Kenneth and Fanny (Arnold) Harris of Warwick, RI. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard after high school. While stationed at Castle Hill in Newport, he was Coast Guardsman of the year in 1969. He […]

Lorraine Susan Burns, 88, a resident of Middletown, RI, since 1954, passed away on June 28, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Burns, Jr., for 68 years. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Rose (Correira) Nunes. Lorraine’s kind heart knew no bounds when […]

Andrea Scott Trout, 85, of Portsmouth, RI, a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away in Rhode Island Hospital on July 1, 2024. She was the wife of the late Thomas L. Trout. Born in Cambridge, NY she was the daughter of the late George and Carolyn (Gould) Andrew.  Andrea’s life was a tapestry of […]

Martine Day Vieira, aged 48, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and cherished memories. Martine was known for her warm heart, her feisty spirit, and her ability to brighten any space with her presence. Her strength was unmatched and her ability to overcome overwhelming obstacles inconceivable. […]