obituary

Constance “Connie” Marie Kenney Nelson-Brown, 93, passed away on March 11th, 2026 at Brookdale South Bay in South Kingstown, RI, following a brief illness. Born in Salem, MA, and raised in Ocean Grove in Swansea, Connie later spent the rest of her life on Aquidneck Island.Early on Connie worked for famed mid century modern furniture designer Harvey […]

Paraskevi “Voula” Mandros, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the beloved heart of her family’s home, passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of faith, resilience, and unconditional love. Voula was born in the mountains of Greece in the small village of Lia. Her childhood was shaped by the challenges of growing up during […]

Joseph Angelo Belli of Middletown, RI, died on March 3, 2026. He was the loving husband of Mary Cecilia (Moitozo) Belli. Born in New Bedford, MA on September 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Joaquin) Belli. Mr. Belli was a graduate of Fairhaven, Ma. schools. He entered the US […]

Jonathan Cooper, 58, of Newport, RI, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in Stowe, Vermont while on a ski weekend with his wife and eldest daughter on February 28th, 2026. He was born in Frisby on the Wreake, Leicestershire, England in 1967 to Hilton and Eileen Cooper. He got a love of the outdoors from […]

Nancy Warwick Tarlton was born April 9, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in Merion Station, PA. She was the daughter of the late Paul Reynolds Warwick and Sallie Hill Warwick and the sister of the late Paul Reynolds Warwick Jr. While a student at Friends Central High School, she played high school basketball, […]

Robert ¨Bobby¨ Brennan, 82, of Middletown, passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026, at Village House in Newport. A loving father, grandpa, uncle, brother, son, friend, and neighbor, he was the husband of the late Judy (White) Brennan. Born July 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rose (Meehan) Brennan. Born […]

Frederick William Brown, 78, of Jamestown passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, Fred shared 55 loving years with his wife, Linda (Daum) Brown, whom he met while both were students at the University of Rhode Island. Born February 7, 1948, in Newport, Fred attended Rogers High School, […]

Therese Croteau 95, of Newport, died peacefully on February 22, 2026 at Saint Clare Home in Newport. Born on June 14, 1930 to Daniel A. Sullivan and Margaret (Shea) Sullivan of Newport, she was predeceased by her husband of 19 years, John N. Croteau of Providence. She also was predeceased by her brothers, Vincent Sullivan, […]

Douglas E. Silvia, 90, of Portsmouth, RI, died on February 20, 2026 after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Peary) Silvia. Born in Portsmouth, RI on April 10, 1935, He was the youngest of nine children to Joseph and Mary Silvia. As a very young man he began a […]

Joseph T. Riley, 66, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2026. He was the loving husband of Jennifer (Dunbar) Riley and loving father of Joseph T. Riley Jr. Born in Newport, RI on June 9, 1959, He was the son of the late John Coughlin and Mary Corinne […]

­Maria Evarista Pereira, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on February 19, 2026. She was the wife of the late Manuel I. Pereira. Born in Faial, Azores on September 17, 1938, She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Evarista (Mourais) Neves. She moved to Rhode Island in 1967 with 3 young children. She […]

On February 15, 2026, Linda D. Mroz died in her home with her husband and daughters at her side. She was 82 years old, and in those years, found many joys that sustained her when rougher times arose. Linda was born in Sterling Connecticut to Theresa and Winfred Hawes on November 8, 1943. Her siblings […]

Rosalie Ann Connell (Beebe), a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at John Clarke Nursing Home on February 14th, 2026. She was 87 years old. She was the wife of the late Philip Connell. They were married for 66 years. Born on March 4th, 1938 in Newport, Rhode Island, she was […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juana Porcioncula Abua, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us on February 3, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on May 18, 1937, in San Juan, Kalayaan Laguna, Philippines, Juana lived a rich and vibrant life that touched many.As a devoted […]

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Frances L. Benevides, who left us peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on June 14, 1944, in Newport, Rhode Island, Frances lived a life filled with warmth, love, and dedication to her family and community. As a proud graduate […]