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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 […]

With heavy hearts but joyful spirits, we announce the passing of our beloved Daniel Lee Mulligan, who passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. Born on May 22, 1950, in Charleston, SC, to Domenic Mulligan and Lulu Allston Mulligan, Daniel’s vibrant life was celebrated by all who knew him.Daniel was a proud veteran who began […]

Larry E. Ryan February 16, 1938 – February 4, 2026 Larry E. Ryan, formerly of Union WA and most recently of Tiverton, RI, passed away on February 4, 2026, just days before his 88th birthday. Born in Deadwood, South Dakota, on February 16, 1938, Larry grew up with a strong sense of adventure, discipline, and […]

Audrey (Johnson) Denton, 81, of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on February 6, 2026, after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Peter Denton. Born in New Haven on May 7, 1944, and raised in Cheshire Connecticut, she was the only child of the late Helen and Ted Johnson. She grew up surrounded […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Sawyer, known affectionately as Liz, who left us on February 9, 2026, at the age of 63. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Liz spent her life in the beautiful Ocean State, making her home in Middletown, where she cherished the simple joys […]

Mary E. “Betty” Silvia, 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 8, 2026. Born and raised in Middletown, RI, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Mary (Souza) Ferreira. Betty grew up in Middletown, Rhode Island, where she attended school and started her working career as […]

Janet M. Watkinson, age 79, long-time resident of Newport, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, at her home in Middletown, RI. She was the loving wife of Dr. William A. Watkinson II for 52 years, who pre-deceased her in 2021, as well as a devoted and caring mother and grandmother. Jan was born on […]