Ronald S. Woods, age 86, of Jamestown, Rhode Island, passed away on April 4, 2022 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Ellard) Woods for 53 years. Ronald was born in Rutland, Vermont to Harry and Emma (Moss) Woods. He grew up in Rutland and joined the U. S. Navy […]
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Obituary: George W. Greenman
George W. Greenman, 69, of Middletown passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital Sunday, April 3, 2022. Born in Newport on January 6, 1953, he was the son of Alice (Coite) and George Greenman. He was hard working, generous, and always there for anyone and everyone. To know George was to love him. His big […]
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Obituary: John R. McDonald
John (Jack) Robert Francis McDonald Jr. of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital on March 29th, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents, John and Kathryn McDonald (nee Dupar), on July 1st, 1943, in Washington, District of Columbia. Jack graduated from George Washington University in 1966, attended University of […]
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Obituary: Joseph R. Churchill
Joseph R. Churchill, 77, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022.He was the husband of the late Barbara (Bartick) Churchill Born in Gloucester, MA, he was the son of the late Everett and Maria (Coughlin) Churchill. Joseph had a long Naval Career, serving during the Vietnam War. He retired as a Master Chief […]
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Obituary: Aurelio “Al” Lucci
Aurelio “Al” Lucci, of Portsmouth, RI, age 87, peacefully departed from this life at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Francine (Calarese) Lucci for 57 years. Al was born in the seaside town of Bacoli, Italy to Antonio Lucci and Rosaria (Palumbo) Lucci. He graduated from Gianbattista Bella Porta […]
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Obituary: Marlene Welsh
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marlene Welsh (nee Mahoney), 54 of Newport, RI on April 1, 2022. She leaves behind a devoted husband of 31 years, Paul Welsh. She was a devoted mother to Victoria Trinidad (nee Welsh) and Katarina Welsh. Grandmother to her “angel babies”;Rafael, Gabriella, Nora, […]
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Obituary: Louis P. “Lou” Faverio
Louis “Lou” Paul Faverio, 70 of Newport, RI, passed away on April 4, 2022, with his loving wife Mary by his side. Lou was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 29, 1952, and was the son of Edna (Schanil) and Frank Faverio. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1971 with a Master Automotive Mechanics […]
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Obituary: Chris Ann Sherman
Chris Ann Sherman, age 51, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on March 29, 2022. Chris was born in Newport, RI to Madeline Budlong and Stephen Smith. The most important thing to Chris was and will always be family. There are no words to describe the love she had for her other half Mike Sr […]
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Obituary: Irving B. Nemtzow
Irving B. Nemtzow, 105, of Newport, RI and Coconut Creek, FL. Recently at Tamerisk Assisted Living, Warwick, RI. He graduated Rogers High School and Philadelphia School of Optometry. His practice was on Broadway in Newport RI for over 50 years. Upon retirement to FL. With his wife of over 63 years, Esther, he enjoyed a […]
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Obituary: Shirley P. (Wentworth) Paquin
Shirley P. (Wentworth) Paquin, beloved wife of the late Harry R. Paquin Jr., peacefully passed away on April 3, 2022, in the Grand Islander Center in Middletown, RI. Born on October 1, 1926, she was raised in Newport by her Aunt and Uncle, Hilma F. and Arthur F. Nelson and attended local schools. A life-long […]
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Obituary: Thomas Joseph Noonan
Thomas J. Noonan, Jr. age 70 of Portsmouth, RI passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 after an aggressive illness with bone cancer at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Providence. Tommy was born in Newport Hospital on November 17, 1951 to the late Helen (Fagan) Noonan and Thomas J. Noonan, Sr. both of Newport, […]
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Obituary: Greta Kessler
Greta Kessler passed away in her Northampton, MA home on Friday March 25, 2022, surrounded by her beloved children. Greta was born ninety-five years ago in Newport, RI to Gertrude (Rosen) and Alexander Gluckman on October 10, 1926. Throughout her life Greta made things with her hands. Her beautiful hands, shaped by the effort of […]
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Obituary: Barclay H. Warburton IV
Barclay Harding Warburton IV, known to his friends as Tim, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife Julie and daughters Lila and Heather, following a brave battle with Covid pneumonia. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts to Barclay Harding Warburton III and Margarett Sargent McKean, Tim grew up on the working dairy farm, Saracen Farm, with his […]
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Obituary: Paul Edward Henriques
Paul Edward Henriques, 59, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on March 28, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital.Paul was born, March 14, 1963, in Newport, RI, to Raymond and Barbara (Kardel) Henriques. He grew up in both Tiverton and Portsmouth, RI- with a brief stint in Florida. He was known by many friends and family […]
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Obituary: Barbara A. Champion
Barbara A. Champion, formerly of Middletown, RI, died peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters on March 26, 2022, two days after her 92nd birthday. Barbara was born in Portland, Maine in 1930 and moved to Newport, RI at the age of 13. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1948 and pursued her passion for […]
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Obituary: Peter J. Manning
Peter Joseph Manning, 78 of Portsmouth passed away on March 22, 2022. Peter was born in Newport, RI to the late Joseph and Beth (Alger) Manning. Peter passed away at home embraced by his loving family . A lifelong Newporter, Peter was the loving husband of Cynthia Burke and the father of his favorite daughter, […]
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Obituary: Cheryl Ann Andrada
Cheryl Ann Andrada, born March 6, 1959, passed away March 20, 2022, at her home in Providence, RI. Cheryl was the daughter of the late Emily Banks and late Charles Jenkins. She is survived by her children from oldest to youngest, Deona Andrada of Newport, RI, T-shell Andrada of Suffolk, VA, Kyle Martin of Jacksonville […]
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Obituary: Dr. James Edgar Royer
Dr. James Edgar Royer, 68, of Melbourne Beach, Florida passed away March 3,2022 with his loving family by his side. He courageously battled Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) . Born in St. Albans, Vermont of Edgar and Jeanne (Broulette) Royer. Dr. Royer graduated from University of Vermont and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. After dental […]
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Obituary: Mary Anika Burney
Because my family asked me to do so, I am writing my own obituary. That, in itself is pretty odd, but it has the merit of saying what is important to me in my life. I was Mary Anika McConnell Burney, only child of Virgil Melbourne McConnell and Florence Cornelia Carlson. I became the wife […]
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Obituary: Gail Lapham Butters
Gail Lapham Butters died peacefully in her sleep on March 10th, 2022; she was 87 years old. She is survived by her three children, Leslie Butters Wallace, Andy Butters and Dana Butters Berger, her sons-in-law, grandchildren, and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Gary Lapham of Durham, NH, and her beloved grandson Elijah Butters. […]
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Obituary: Julia Ekstrom Belanger
Julia I. Belanger, 86, of Newport, passed away on March 22, 2022 in her home surrounded by her children. Julia was predeceased by her husband Robert Ekstrom. She is survived by her three children Robert Ekstrom (Linda) of Tiverton, RI, Nadine Coates (Christopher) of North Kingstown, RI and Irene Nagle (Joseph) of Newport, RI, her […]
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Obituary: Chad Holden Moses
Chad Holden Moses, 49, of Tiverton, RI, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2022. Chad bravely fought his battle with colon cancer and was winning the fight. Chad is survived by his loving wife of ten years, Kristin (Leskowitz) Moses and their children he adored beyond measure: Rylie, 9 and Bodhi, 6. Chad was born, […]
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Obituary: Robert Ryan Newton
Robert Ryan Newton, 86, of Newport, RI passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 19, 2022. Born on September 8, 1935, in Scranton, PA, he was a son of the late Charles Noble Newton and Mary Agnes (Ryan) Newton. After graduating from the University of Scranton, he earned his master’s degree from Yale […]
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Obituary: James W. McCarron Jr.
James W. McCarron Jr., 53, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on March 15, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side. He was married to his wife of 26 years Nancy(Mercurio)McCarron. James was born in Lynn, MA to the late James and Mary McCarron Sr. Jim grew up in Peabody, MA but […]
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Obituary: Mary Jean Toner
Mary Jean Toner, age 82, of Middletown died on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Newport, RI. Jean was born on January 22, 1940, the daughter of James B. and Nellie (O’Conner) Crombie. She is the wife of the late Richard J. Toner of Middletown. Jean grew up in Newport and lived on Aquidneck Island her […]