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Manuel C. Dias, 98, of Newport, World War II veteran, died peacefully athome on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Born on April 21, 1923 in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Antone and Maria (Placid) Dias. He was the husband of Mary (Nunes) Dias to whom he was married for 69years. Manny […]

Dolores Ann Spencer, 80, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on February 20, 2022, in Charlton Memorial Hospital with her family by her bedside. She was the wife of Stanley A. Spencer, Jr., for 63 years. Dolores was born in Fall River, MA to the late John J. and Lydia (Feijo) Lopes. She grew up […]

Melvin M. Holda, 81, of Portsmouth, RI and Englewood, FL passed away peacefully at his RI home with his wife and two sons at his side.  Mel, as he was known by friends and family, lost his courageous 2-year battle against lung cancer on January 22, 2022.  He is survived by his loving wife of […]

Hazel M. Hyder, age 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, joined her parents and brothers in the Kingdom of God on February 18, 2022. Hazel was born in Newport, RI to the late George and Rose (Kabbas) Hyder. Hazel graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy in 1951. At which time she took a ‘temporary’ summer job with […]

Mrs. Sonya Perry, age 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on February 17, 2022. Sonya was born in Providence, RI to Gaetano and Carmela (Gioielu) Susi. Sonya was married to John Kelly Perry, also from Providence for 70 years. Sonya and her husband loved to travel. Their travels took them to many countries, including […]

Ronald John Rakowski, 81, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Bethel, CT and Norfolk, NE, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022. Born in Norfolk, NE, on October 4, 1940, Ron lived most of his early years in Norfolk where he attended Christ Lutheran Elementary School and Norfolk H.S. Ron was the son of Richard & […]

Newport RI resident Yordi Ronaldo Arevalo Yocute passed away early Monday morning, February 14, 2022. Originally from San Guayaba, Palencia, Guatemala, he was born on December 2, 1996. His parents are Germán Arevalo Samayoa and María Consuelo Yocute de Arévalo. his brothers; Maritza Arevalo, Yoel Arevalo, Nora Arevalo, Dani Arevalo, and Melvin Arevalo. At the age of […]

Robert “Bob” E. Emerson of Newport, and husband to Roberta (Shelman) Emerson, died unexpectedly on February 15, 2022 at the great age of 88. Born January 31, 1934 in Fall River Massachusetts to Ellis and Marion Emerson, Bob as a boy moved with his family to Arizona and then California during the 1940’s and 1950’s. […]

Norman E. Siebens, age 85, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on February 15, 2022, peacefully at his home that he built and lived in for over 60 years. Norman was born in Genoa, Illinois to Elmer and Marie Siebens on March 8, 1936. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1954. He joined the Army and served in Germany for 3 years. He worked […]

Source: O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Brielle Megan Sheekey, 32, Newport, RI, passed away on Monday February 14th, 2022. Brielle was born in Long Beach, California to Patrick and Christina Sheekey on April 3rd, 1989. Besides her parents she is survived by her son Tristan Christopher, daughter Nora Grace, brother Christopher Sheekey, and her grandmothers Mary […]

Michael T. Finn, a native Newporter who was happiest at home, aboard his boat or on the golf course, died peacefully at his home on Friday, February 11, 2022, with his family at his side. He was 63 years old. Michael grew up in the old Fifth Ward, the fifth of eight children born to […]

Willie C. “Sputnik” Turner, 61 of Newport, RI, died on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was the son of the late Joe and Gladys Turner. He was the brother of Arnold Shirley of Florida, Darryl Turner of Newport, and Cheryl “Sissy” Turner of Newport. He attended Newport Public Schools. As a youth he was a […]

Mildred Eileen Chase, 89, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 14, 2022, surrounded by her family in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harold Chase. Mildred was born and raised in New Bedford, MA, to the late Felix Vigario and Rose (Pedro) Marshall, who was her world and best friend. […]

David “Nelly” C. Nelson, 55, of Newport, RI, passed away on February 11, 2022, in Newport Hospital with his family at his side. David was born in Newport, RI, to Edna M. (Bryan) Wells and the late John C. Nelson, Sr. He grew up in Newport. David was a licensed minister at the Community Baptist […]

Thomas Edward Williams, 56, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday February 8, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by family members. Thomas, “Gus”to his many friends, was the son of Booker and Thelma (Woodley) Williams, of Newport. Tom, grew up in Newport, and was graduate of Rogers High School, class of 1984. […]

Source: O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Sarah Louise (Mally) Michael, 62, of Newport, RI passed away on February 3, 2022, in Newport, RI.  Sarah was born in Newport, RI to the late Thomas E. and Eleanor A. (Peterson) Mally on October 25, 1959.  She went to high school at Rogers and graduated in 1978. She worked […]

Donald Ralph “Big Don” Watkins, 74, of Middletown, RI passed away on February 9, 2022, with his sons by his bedside. Donald was born in Providence, RI to Donald and Marjorie (Moore) Watkins. He was raised in Newport, RI and graduated from Rogers High School. What Big Don enjoyed the most was gatherings with family […]

Arefina “Fina” Frances Frank, 101, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 8, 2022. Fina was born in Calabria, Italy to Francesco Giraldi and Maria Sammarco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Thomas Frank, and her daughter, Barbara Rainey. Fina is survived by her grandchildren, Lawrence Rainey, […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Elizabeth Ann Sullivan, 89, of Jamestown, RI, passed away on February 10, 2022, at St. Clare-Newport. Beth was born in Newport, RI to Albert Jerome and Mildred Hayward Sullivan on February 19, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Matarazzo. Beth grew up in Newport, RI and […]

Janet Louise Tiedemann WhitneyApril 5, 1955 – February 5th, 2022 Janet Louise Tiedemann Whitney passed away peacefully on February, 5th, 2022. Born in April, 1955, in Mineola, NY, to Henry Martin Tiedemann and Gertrude Gerlach Tiedemann. She grew up in Greenwich, CT, and loved singing, swimming, skiing, and swinging on vines with her sister. Janet […]

Ellen L. Smith, 76, of Swansea, MA, previously of Portsmouth and Newport, RI, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Ellen is survived by her sister Janice M. Fisher of Swansea, MA, and three nieces, Jennifer Fisher of Pawtucket, RI, Jill (Fisher) Gilmore and her husband David of Salisbury, MD, and Joy (Fisher) Meetis and […]

Dorothy A. Pennachi, 97, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 10, 2022 at Newport Hospital. Dorothy was born in Middletown to Julius and Grace (Frios) Borges. She was the wife of the late Americo L. Pennachi. Dorothy was an active member of the Vasco da Gama Society. She also volunteered her time at the […]

Susan G. Crockett, 89, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side on February 9th, 2022. Born on July 9, 1932 in Long Island NY. As a young teen she was accepted into a 3 year boarding school nursing program and moved to California. She met George who was […]

Mary (Briggs) Freeborn died on February 1, 2022 at the Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown, RI. Mary was born on April 04, 1917, in Fall River, MA. She was the wife of the late Homer Freeborn. Mary was predeceased by her oldest son Kenneth Freeborn of Newport, RI. She leaves behind her son Richard […]

Peter McIntosh, 60, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 7, 2022 at home with those that cared for him by his side. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Ruffin) McIntosh.Peter was a fun loving and caring man with a great sense of humor, he could surely light […]