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Stephen Robinson Riverside, RI -Stephen Robinson, 73 With heartfelt sadness, we have lost our brother, Stephen Robinson of Tiverton, RI, he passed away on November 21, 2024. He was the son of the late James and Mildred Robinson. In his youth, he was a student at the Friendship School and also worked at the Newport […]

Sharon Anne Turner – Sharon Anne Turner, 72, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on November 21, 2024. She was the wife of Robert O. Turner. Born in Newport, RI on July 26, 1952, she was the daughter of James and Loretta (Gormly) Smith. After Sharon graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1970, she pursued various […]

Ian Charles Gordon Oliver, age 86 of Austin, TX, formerly of Newport, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 14, 2024. Upon hearing of Ian’s passing, the family received many generous messages describing this wonderful man including: “a gentlemen, in every sense of the word”, “easy to love”, “fascinating storyteller”, “kind, kind […]

James Brown Mason Grosvenor, age 70, died after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Newport, R.I. He was surrounded and comforted by his wife, son, three siblings and their spouses. Born in Providence, R.I., on December 20, 1953, Jim was the son of Richard and Margot Grosvenor. Jim fought […]

Arthur Plymesser, 99, passed away November 21, 2024, at the John Clarke Nursing Center. Arthur was born June 28, 1925, in Fall River, Massachusetts to Raymond Sr. and Mary (Brooks) Plymesser and was the brother to the late Raymond, Robert, Cyrus, Thomas, George, and Shirley Plymesser. Arthur left school in the 8th grade to work […]

Thomas Ouellette, a resident of the Screamer Community, near Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday night, November 12, 2024, at his home. He was 95. Mr. Ouellette was born in Newport, RI to the late Earnest Ouellette and Marie Turgeon Ouellette. He graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI. He served his country in the […]

Alan Aleicho, 56, of Newport, RI, died on November 15, 2024, in St. Anne’s Hospital, Fall River. Born in Washington, DC, on December 2nd, 1967. He was the son of the late Jose Raposa and Dora (Pirie) Aleicho. Surrounded by the love and support of his family, Alan passed away peacefully after doggedly battling pancreatic […]

Mary Alice Helen (Patronik) Hanley, 83 years old from Newport, RI passed away on November 16, 2024 surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family. Mary Alice was born in Waterbury, CT on June 23, 1941, the fourth daughter of the late John and Johanna Patronik. Mary Alice is predeceased by her son, David Hanley; […]

Mere hours after a core of loyal friends joined her at Heatherwood to celebrate the November 15 seventy-fifth birthday, Kathy Creaney passed from this earth on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Kathy is predeceased by her parents, Mary (Hallgring) and Carroll F. Creaney and uncle and aunt Harry and Kay Hallgring. She is survived by her […]

Arlene F. (Heath, Fitzgerald) Toolin, 84, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born on December 24, 1941, in Springfield, MA, Arlene was the daughter of the late George G. Heath and Margaret M. McCracken (Heath) Desmarias. She was a proud […]

Charles H. Tingley was born January 8, 1958. Charlie was a lifelong resident of the City of Newport, RI. Preceded in death by his beloved father and mother, Charles A. and MaryJane (Heller) Tingley. In younger years, he attended and proudly graduated from The William Davies Jr. Vocational-Technical High School in Lincoln, RI, with two […]

In loving memory of Jolene F Glynn, a beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, who passed away on November 13, 2024. Born on September 28, 1972, Jolene brought light and joy to those around her, she always radiated positivity and love. Throughout her life, Jolene found happiness in small joys – from her favorite soap […]

Susan Bean, 76, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on November 1, 2024. Born in Providence, RI on September 14, 1948, she was the daughter of John Bray and Anna Bean. Sue was a lifelong Rhode Islander who spent most of her youth with her foster family including, Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Violette Spalding, and […]

Françoise Isabelle Thérèse Marthe Pomert (née Corvol) of Newport, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home at the age of 89 on November 7, 2024. Françoise was born in Paris, France on February 5, 1935, to Robert and Marie Denise Corvol. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert (Bob). Françoise was a fiercely […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donnell M Shea, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Donnell was born on August 23, 1936 in Bangor, ME. Donnell was very proud to have grown up in Maine, he loved everything about it. In his opinion Maine was the best place to be! He loved spending […]

Klaire LaNelle (nee Johnson) Medeiros was born in Rosendale, Mo. to Frank E. Jr. and Anna Johnson on June 20th 1934 the youngest of 5 children. She was the youngest and last remaining child of Frank and Anna Johnson. Klaire grew up on a farm in northwest Missouri. She attended elementary and high school in […]

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 […]