obituary

Yvonne M. Moffitt, 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on July 1, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph Moffitt. Born in Newport, RI on October 6, 1936, She was the daughter of the late Mariano and Aldina (Benevides) Vieira. She grew up in Portsmouth on the family farm. Soon she married and […]

Lorna Rutherford Lewis, a compassionate soul who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on June 29, 2024, at her home in Newport, with her loving daughter by her side. Born in Merritt, British Columbia, Canada on February 4, 1928, Lorna’s journey through life was one defined by a deep-seated passion for caring for […]

Marion E. “Mim” (Burke) Gallipeau, 92, of Middletown, RI died June 11, 2024. Mim was born in Newton, MA, on March 25, 1932, to Dr. Edmund B. Burke and Harriett E. (Brydon) Burke of Newtonville, MA and later Orleans, MA. She was preceded in death by her husband, LCDR Richard W. Gallipeau, USN, Retired; her […]

Our beautiful, beloved Sandra Kay Crane danced her way to heaven on June 25, 2024. She is currently no doubt having coffee and laughing with her father, Stanley Sandvig, mother Wilma (Brakke) Sandvig and brother Jerry Sandvig, all who were waiting for her there. Born in landlocked Sioux Falls, SD, on November 2, 1939, and […]

Zaida Sucely Gómez Paniagua de 19 Años Residente de Newport Falleció inesperadamente el pasado 28 de junio de 2024 en el Hospital de Providence. Nacida en San Guayaba , Palencia Guatemala sus Padres Fernando Gómez Escobar y Florencia Paniagua, Sucely Emigró a este país por el apoyo de sus padres hace 3 Años y con […]

Manuel “Benny” Joseph Benevides, 77, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Benny was the beloved husband of D’Ann Scott Benevides of 28 years. Benny was born on November 10, 1946, son of Maria “Bella” Benevides (Mello) of Portsmouth and the late Manuel Benevides. Benny grew up in Fall River and […]

Helena L. Chaves, 89, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Hudson, MA, passed away on June 29, 2024, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Herculano M. Chaves for 66 years. Born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Joao de Chaves Loura and Maria Moreira de Sousa. Throughout her […]

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tylee Marie Perry, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Born in Providence, RI on March 13, 1968, to James Everett & the late Christine Perry. Tylee’s warmth and loving spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. She was an adoring mother […]

Roland “Ron” S. Evans, Jr., 68, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on June 23, 2024, in the Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was the husband of Debra (Azevedo) Evans for 40 years. Born in Palo Alto, CA, he was the son of Mary (Evans) Koonce and the late Roland S. […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Julia Ann Monteiro. She was born on September 13, 1946, in Newport, RI, and sadly left us on June 19, 2024, at her residence in North Providence, RI, at the age of 77. Julia was a proud woman who dedicated herself to caring for others. […]

Maria H. Francisco of Middletown RI, 74, daughter of Jamie and Maria ( Piedade) Freitas, gained her angel wings at home surrounded by her family and beloved loved ones on June 25, 2024. Maria was born in Madeira, Portugal on October 9, 1949, and moved to the United States in 1980. Maria is survived by […]

Michael Steven Mendell, 85, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 25, 2024 following a brief illness. Mike was born in Fall River, MA to Joseph and Elizabeth Mendell on May 17, 1939. He graduated from Durfee High School and obtained an accounting degree from Bentley College. Mike worked in manufacturing in New York City […]

Kathleen ‘Kay’ L. Levesque, 80, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on June 22, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph Levesque. Born in Providence, RI on June 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph William and Agnes (Ryan) Landry. Kay spent part of her youth in Bethel, Maine where she […]

Joan Ann Jones, 66, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on June 19, 2024. She was the wife of Jerry Jones. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late George and Kathryn (Wilson) Coggeshall. Joan worked in medical coding for 37 years, her career started at […]

Jeffrey K. Yount, 63, of Middletown R.I., passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was born June 20, 1961, the son of Ralph and Evelyn (Fulton) Yount. Jeffrey was a 1980 graduate of Cameron County High School in Emporium, Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Navy from 1980 to 1988. Most of […]

Dustin Björn Hugo Hedberg of Jamestown, RI passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Born at Newport Hospital on October 26, 1982, he was the son of Greg and Maise Hedberg. A lifelong Jamestowner, he spent much of his youth cruising the streets on either his trusty skateboard or his famous three-wheel […]

Mary Catherine Regina Connolly of Newport, R.I., former member of the Newport City Council, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13. A native Newporter who grew up on Bateman Avenue in the city’s Fifth Ward, she was born at Newport Hospital on December 11, 1942. Mary was a fierce friend and advocate who dedicated her […]

Carol Greene, 89, of Newport, RI, died on June 15, 2024, in Virginia Beach, VA. She was the wife of the late James Greene. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Marston) Towle. Throughout her life, Carol found joy in simple pleasures. She had a passion for lighthouses, […]

Deborah L. (Kohn) Gazaway, 82, of Newport, RI, formerly of Narrowsburg, NY, passed away on June 12, 2024, in the Heatherwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late John C. Gazaway. Born and raised in The Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Helen (Schorr) Kohn.  Deborah attended CCNY […]

Frank R. “Richard” Joslin, III, 68, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Tiverton, RI, passed away on June 11, 2024 in the Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Frank R. Joslin, Jr. and Ivanie (Down) Joslin. Richard is survived by his sister, Alice “Abby” Letteri and her husband […]

Eleanor Sliwa Tabak, 97, of Portsmouth RI passed away at home on June 3, 2024. Eleanor grew up in Roxbury, MA. She enjoyed talking about growing up in Boston in the 1930’s and 40’s. As a young woman, Eleanor joined the Krakowiak Polish Folk Dancers, where she met her late husband Antoni Tabak. After working […]

John Everett Benson, known far and wide as “Fud,” was born in Newport, Rhode Island in 1939 and grew up in the Point section of town, not far from the Colonial-era stone carving shop which his father, John Howard, had run since the 1920s. As a teenager, Benson learned from his dad how to draw, […]

Lorine D. Reeve was born at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Camp Pendleton, California on July 11, 1952. The Lord blessed us with her presence for her 71 years. On May 17, 2024, he called Lorine home.  She is survived by her husband, Harry W. Reeve, her son, Martin Bagniewski, her first cousin Nancy Ziegler, […]

Armando Barleta Heredia, 79, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2024. He was the husband of Cecilia (Gutierrez) Heredia. Born in Calauan, Laguna, Philippines, he was the son of late Agapito and Venancia (Barleta) Heredia. Along with his wife Armando leaves his children, Armando Jose Heredia and his wife Jennifer, […]