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via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Michael E. Collins, 87, died on July 7, 2022, at Silver Creek Manor after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born November 12, 1934, in Newport, RI, the son of Michael E. Collins, Sr. and Josephine (Pierson) Collins. Michael graduated from De La Salle Academy, Class of 1954. Following […]

Joyce Ann (Clark) Westcott, 91, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on July 5, 2022, at The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare, in Bristol surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born January 6, 1931, in Rockland, MA to the late George and Agnes (Morey) Clark. She grew up in Island Park where […]

Joan Frances Glasheen, age 83, died peacefully on July 4, 2022, at St. Clare Home in Newport, RI. She was born on March 9, 1939, to Leo and Viola (Epstein) Glasheen in Providence, RI. Joan graduated from Burrillville High School and Newport Hospital School of Nursing. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing […]

Jon C. Westmoreland, 81, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on June 28, 2022, in the Brookdale Sakonnet Bay Assisted Living Facility. He was the husband of Elvira “Dee” (Draghetti) Westmoreland for 33 years. Jon was born in Port Chester, NY, to Carl B. and Helen (Hardy) Westmoreland. He grew up in White Plains, NY. Jon […]

James N. Psaras, 58, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with his family by his side on July 2, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Katharine “Kit” (Hirst) Psaras, and adoring father to his children, Julia R. Psaras and William J. Psaras, of Middletown. Jimmy was born […]

DK1 Juan Castillo Sanchez Jr., USN, (Ret.), 84, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 30, 2022, in the RI Veterans Home Community Living Center. He was the husband of Erlinda (Ganzon) Sanchez for 54 years. Juan was born in the Philippines, to Policarpio and Hillaria (Castillo) Sanchez. He grew up in Calaocan, Manaoag, Pangasinan, […]

Raymond Justin Silvia, age 97, a lifelong resident of Middletown, RI passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Husband of the late Barbara Louise (Souza) Silvia for 62 years. Born in Newport, RI on December 11, 1924, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Cardoza) Silvia. Mr. Silvia attended Middletown Schools and […]

Mrs. Maris S. Humphreys, age 79, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on May 31, 2022. Maris was born in Hartford, CT to Beatrice and Frederick Swan. Maris married Keith Cordell Humphreys of Middleboro, MA, on July 15, 1967, in North Canton, CT. Maris loved history, books, music, dance and the natural world. She was […]

Sheila M. Woods, age 85, formerly of Jamestown and Newport, RI, passed away on June 17, 2022 at Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown. She was born in Newport to the late Harold and Claire (Mason) Woods. Sheila graduated from Salve Regina University with Bachelor’s degree in Science. She enjoyed her many trips to Ireland […]

Michael Aloysius Hussey, Jr., “Mickey,” 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Cornell Hussey for more than 65 years. He frequently referred to his marriage as “the best thing that ever happened to me.” He is survived by his children: son Michael and daughter-in-law […]

Christopher J. Burns, of Tiverton, RI passed peacefully on June 27, 2022. Born in Newport, RI on August 4, 1954. He was a son of Helen (Callahan) and Francis Burns whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Peggy (Wilson) Burns and daughter Audra Moon. His two sisters […]

Marielle Plunkett Reilly, 69, of Portsmouth and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passedaway suddenly on June 25, 2022, at Newport Hospital surrounded by her family. Shewas the beloved wife of William J. Reilly. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Marielle was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marion(Meagher) Plunkett. She grew up in East Norwich, Long Island […]

Andrew Edward Rooney, Jr, 92, recently of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on June 26, 2022. He was the husband of Jarmila (Vesely) Rooney and son of Andrew and Edna (Berger) Rooney. Affable, fastidious, well- mannered with a dry sense of humor, Andy embraced life and opportunity at an early age. First in his family […]

Richard Breitenstein, 65, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly, on June 20, 2022, at home. He was the husband of Lisa (Marks) Breitenstein, they were married for 38 years.Richard was born October 10, 1956, in Providence, RI, to Arthur and Annette (Lacroix) Breitenstein. He grew up in Cranston, RI and attended Cranston East High […]

Louise Smith, age 91, of Middletown RI, died peacefully on June 20, 2022. She was born in Southwest Harbor, ME to the late Carl Fulton Dolliver and Elene (Hamblen) Dolliver. Louise grew up in Manset, ME and was a graduate of Pemetic High School, class of 1949. She worked at the Maine Highway Department until […]

Dorothy May Carpenter, 89, died Thursday, June 16 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norman S. Carpenter. Born February 19, 1933, in Middletown, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Dutra) Arruda, a lifelong resident of Middletown, she formerly lived at Bayview Park and recently St. Clare Nursing and Assisted […]

Louise Smith, age 91, of Middletown RI, died peacefully on June 20, 2022. She was born in Southwest Harbor, ME to the late Carl Fulton Dolliver and Elene (Hamblen) Dolliver. Louise grew up in Manset, ME and was a graduate of Pemetic High School, class of 1949. She worked at the Maine Highway Department until […]

Eileen E. (Harrison) Ferreira, 93, of Portsmouth, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family and friends on June 17, 2022. She was the wife of the late August Francis Ferreira. They were married for 60 years, residing in the home they built in 1950. She lived a beautiful life there for 72 years. Born […]

Christine Ann Block, 70, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on June 17, 2022. Christine was born and raised in Bellingham MA, and spent her adult life in Newport, RI. She is the daughter of the late Edward Sikonski and Helen Mostek Sikonski. She leaves 2 brothers Edward M. Sikonski and his wife Maryellen of […]

James R. Amaral, Sr., 83, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on June 12, 2022, in St. Anne’s Hospital. James was born in Taunton, MA, to the late James and Lucille (Vieira) Amaral. He grew up in Portsmouth RI where he attended Henry F Anthony School. He was a longtime resident of Island Park. James was […]

Raymond Moore Farrow Jr., 90, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at his home on June 16, 2022, after a brave battle with lymphoma, surrounded by his family. Born on February 2, 1932, in Taunton, MA, he was the son of the late Raymond M. and Elsie (Lellek) Farrow. Ray graduated from Taunton High School in […]

Naples, FL and Middletown, RI, formally from Canton, MA and Mashpee, MA Julia Gatto 85, of Naples, FL and Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2022. Julia was born on February 12th, 1937, in Boston, MA. Her parents Frank DeSario and Rose Abbasciano from Bari, Italy. Julia was a devoted and caring mother, […]