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Joseph Francis Souza, Jr., born September 12, 1931, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. On October 15, 1955, Joseph married the love of his life, Mary Veronica Pacheco, and together they built a beautiful life anchored in devotion, hard work, and joy. They made their home at […]

Kaitlyn “KB” Bric, age 36, of Middletown, RI, passed away on November 13, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by her family and close friends. Born to Leisha Hackett and Peter Bric, Kaitlyn was the beloved daughter whose warmth and spirit brightened every room. Her stepfather, Sean Hackett, was a loving, steady presence in her life-someone she […]

Gerald T. Carroll, 98, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on November 13, 2025. He was the husband of the late Frances (Silvia) Carroll. Born in Fall River, MA on September 5, 1927, He was the son of the late William and Mary (Moffitt) Carroll. Gerry grew up in Fall River, MA and enlisted in the […]

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Colleen Marie Dopart, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, who entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Colleen was a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, where she touched countless lives through her deep commitment to […]

Emil H. Silveira, age 89, of Sun City, AZ and formerly of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 6, 2025. Emil was born on December 28, 1935, in Newport, RI to the late Manuel and Rosaline Silveira. He was the husband of Dorothy (Dot) A. Ray. Emil […]

Susan Olivia Stone Niazy passed away on November 6, 2025. Brilliant, creative, and endlessly resilient, she lived a life defined by compassion, intellect, and quiet strength. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, she dedicated her career as a speech pathologist to helping children with learning disabilities find their voices and overcome barriers to learning. Her […]

John Michael O’Connell of Newport, RI, passed away at the Newport Hospital on November 2, 2025 – All Souls’ Day. He was the son of M. Estelle (Hopf) O’Connell and the late Thomas A. O’Connell. He was born on September 6, 1964 in North Kingstown, RI. He graduated from East Greenwich High School and then […]

Dr. O. William “Bill” Hilton, Jr., a distinguished educator, psychologist, and lifelong advocate for inclusive education, passed away on November 10, 2025 in Newport, RI. He divided his time between Newport, Rhode Island, and San Juan, Puerto Rico—two places he dearly loved and called home. Born on February 6, 1931, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Bill […]

Formerly of New York City and Palm Beach, Sharon Stevens Haymes died suddenly on October 28,2025 She was the daughter of Stephanie Bobst Vanden Heuvel of Newport and the late Dick Haymes Jr. of New Mexico. She was the great-granddaughter of pharmaceutical pioneer Elmer Holmes Bobst, known as “President Nixon’s Godfather.” Sharon was also the granddaughter of […]

Todd W. Brundage Sr. (Mello), 60, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on November 6th, 2025. He was the loving and devoted husband of Holly Brundage (Libby) for 23 years. Born March 31, 1965, he was the son of the late Joaquin “Jack” Mello and Sharon (Bourcier) Mello. He was a lifelong Islander, and a […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Munro, who left us on October 29, 2025, at the age of 71. Elizabeth dedicated her life to serving others as a Case Manager for the Public Defenders Office for 25 years, becoming a steadfast advocate and voice for her clients. The […]

Michael W. Boyd, Mike, age 70, of Tiverton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Louise (Turner) Boyd, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in San Francisco, Mike was the son of the late William L. Boyd and Patricia (Hurd) Boutin. He was raised among […]

Marilyn F. Seliga, 64, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on October 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Newport on November 9, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Larry Wall, a U.S. Naval veteran, and Pauline (Sylvester) Wall. Marilyn grew up in Newport and worked for many years as […]

Doris Blanche Garside, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on 10/31/2025. She was the wife of the late Martin F. Garside, Jr.. Born in Fall River, MA on March 20, 1936, She was the daughter of Herve Plourde and Beatrice (Daigle) Plourde/Bellavance. Doris grew up in Fall River and worked for 28 years at the […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cornelia E. Albertus, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend. Cornelia, known affectionately as “Connie,” was born on June 10, 1927, in Arlington, Iowa, and left us peacefully on October 24, 2025, at the age of 98. She lived a rich and fulfilling […]