Mary E. Newman, 74, of Newport, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on August 14, 2021. Mary was born on February 13, 1947 to Richard and Alice (Coogan) Newman in Newport, RI. She grew up in Newport, Virginia and South Korea and graduated from Newton College of the […]
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Obituary: Margaret Lorraine Silveira
Margaret Lorraine Silveira, 75, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on August 11. Margaret was born in Providence to her parents John Alves and Mary (Soares) Sepagn. She was the wife of the late Anthony Silveira. Margaret was an avid crafter and enjoyed sewing, baking, cake decorating and paper crafts. She was a dedicated mother, […]
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Obituary: Timothy J. Donahue
Timothy J. Donahue, age 37, of Hyannis, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2021. Timothy was born in Newport to Timothy and Marie (Mahoney) Donahue. Timothy attended Rogers High School where he was a talented athlete and worked most recently as a painter and carpenter. He enjoyed the beach, spending time with his close […]
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Obituary: Sydney O. Williams
Sydney O. Williams of Newport, son of the late Sydney O. Wolfsohn (Wilson) and Madeline T. Boylan died peacefully at home among family on August 10, 2021. He was born in New York City on April 20, 1928 and was a long-time resident of Newport. He was also the step-son of the late William M. […]
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Obituary: Mathew D. Minyo
Mathew Minyo, age 40, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on August 9, 2021. Mathew graduated Portsmouth High School with the class of 1999. He was an accomplished yacht refinisher, handyman, and jack of all trades. Mathew was charismatic, funny, selfless and was always willing to go out of his way for friends and family. […]
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Obituary: Gerald “Gerry” H. Venancio
Gerald “Gerry” H. Venancio, 85, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on August 9, 2021. Gerald was born in Middletown to Joseph and Juliette (Jetta) Venancio Jr. He was the devoted husband of Merelyn T. Venancio for 65 blessed years. Gerry graduated from Rogers High School in 1954, going on to start Venancio Builders and […]
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Obituary: CDR Russell V. Mowery, USN, (RET)
On August 9, 2021, Russell Mowery passed away peacefully at his home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island with his wife Nancy and children beside him. Born in Canton, Ohio on May 25, 1934, Russ always had a song in his heart. He attended Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio where, as Drum Major, he struck up […]
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Obituary: Konrad M. Weis
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Dr. Konrad M. Weis passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on August 8, 2021, at St Clare-Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. He was born on October 10, 1928, in Leipzig, Germany to botanist, Professor Alfred Weis and Margarete Weis (b. Leipolt). His childhood during World War II in Bonn, Germany was […]
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Obituary: John F. Hatch, Jr.
Col. John Franklin Hatch, Jr., (Ret), died at home in peace, surrounded by family, in The Woodlands, Texas, on Tuesday morning, August 25, 2020. He was 85. Hatch was an honest and principled man who loved his wife, his family and his country.Born and raised in Middletown, Rhode Island, Hatch was a career military officer, […]
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Obituary: Salvatore T. Raffa
Salvatore “Tore” Raffa, age 75, of Newport, RI, passed away on August 6, 2021 at Newport Hospital after a short illness. He was the devoted husband of Janie (Coppit) Raffa for 54 years. A lifelong Newporter, Salvatore was born in Newport to Thomas and Agnes (Bland) Raffa. He grew up in Newport and was a […]
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Obituary: Anne Segerson
Ms. Anne Segerson, age 69, of Newport and North Kingstown, passed away on August 6, 2021, at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Providence, RI Anne was born in October 14, 1951, in Newport, RI, and was raised in Newport and Middletown. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Smith) Segerson, and […]
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Obituary: David Weeden
David Weeden, age 71, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2021. David was born July 9, 1950, in Westerly, RI to the late William and Margaret (MacIntosh) Weeden. He grew up in Matunuck RI, later moving to Barrington RI and graduating from Barrington High School in 1968; earning the superlative as […]
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Obituary: Theresa Schultz
It is with great sadness that the family of Theresa Schultz of Middletown, RI announces her passing on July 30, 2021. Born in Annapolis, MD she was the daughter of the late Robert Lehman and Joan Earnest. She is the wife of the late Jeffrey Schultz. All who knew Theresa, knew her for her fighting […]
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Obituary: James J. Baker
With great sorrow we announce the passing of James J. Baker on May 28, 2021 at the age of 88. Known to all as Jim, he was born on 1932 in Virginia Minnesota, a town he remained proud of and loyal to. He was a generous, intelligent, and curious man, and it was surely these […]
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Obituary: David B. Fisher
David B. Fisher, 74, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on August 1, 2021. He was the wife of Shirley (Calderwood) Fisher for 50 years. Born in Burlington, VT, David was the son of John and Stella Fisher. He grew up in Pittsfield, MA, and graduated from Wahconah Regional High School in Dalton, MA, in […]
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Obituary: Stella Volpicelli
Stella Volpicelli, 90, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on August 1, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Stella was born March 28, 1931, in Newport, RI, to the late Peter Daglis and Mary (Petrites) Daglis.Stella was married to the late Gredo Volpicelli for 49 years. Stella was a graduate of Rogers High School, […]
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Obituary: Viola R. Ferreira
Viola R. Ferreira, 98, formerly of Chelmsford, MA passed away on July 29, 2021 at St. Clare. Nursing Home Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Manuel C. Ferreira who passed away May 1981 and was also predeceased by her three brothers Alderic, Leon, and Francis Xavier Lavallee. Viola was born February 19, […]
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Obituary: Elvira Ferris
Elvira Ferris, 98, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on August 1, 2021 at St. Clare Home in Newport. Elvira was born, January 1, 1923, in Newport, RI. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia (Medeiros) Ferris. Miss Ferris had worked as an assembler for over 15 years at the former GE Monowatt […]
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Obituary: Timothy E. Carter
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Timothy Elliot Carter, 45, of Newport, RI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 30, 2021. Tim was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to Commander Eileen (Sullivan) Carter and Elliot “Skip” Carter on September 12, 1975. As a child, Tim travelled the world while both of his parents were in the Navy, […]
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Obituary: Belmira Silvia
Belmira J. Silvia, 96, of Warren, RI, passed away on July 31, 2021. Belmira was born in Portsmouth, RI to her parents Antone Souza and Mary (Borges). She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Silvia. Belmira is survived by her daughters Marie Rhea, Joanne Powe, Betty Jo Silvia, two grandchildren Robert Rhea and […]
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Obituary: Jayne Ellen Byam
Jayne E. Byam, 79, of Middletown, RI, passed away on July 28, 2021 peacefully at home. She was the loving wife of Kenneth Byam, for 53 years. Born in Newport RI, Jayne was the daughter of the late Leo and Anne Buckley. Jayne was a dedicated business owner of Subway since 1988. She was an […]
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Obituary: Susan Christie
Longtime Newport resident, Susan Christie, passed away due to natural causes on July 24, 2021, flying off to join her beloved son, Shawn Bowcutt. Susan was a sailor, adventurer, and spiritual seeker who had the courage to live life on her own terms. She loved nature, the ocean, and had many travels meeting new friends […]
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Obituary: Eileen Burke
Eileen Burke, 97, of Newport, RI, died Friday, July 30, 2021. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Estelle (Perry) Burke and sister to the late Marie E. Burke. Eileen graduated from Rogers High School in 1941 and from Newport Secretarial School in 1942. Ms. Burke worked at […]
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Obituary: Ann-Marie Nevitt
It is with great sadness that the family of Ann-Marie Nevitt of Tiverton, RI announces her passing on Monday, July 26, 2021. Born in Fall River, MA the daughter of the late Peter and Rita (Gamelin) Kelly. All who knew Ann-Marie knew she was a woman of great faith, and her greatest joy was her […]
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Obituary: Frances H. Sanita
via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Frances (Hirsch) Sanita of the John Clarke Retirement Center, Middletown died peacefully on July 27, 2021. She was the wife of the late Nicholas A. Sanita. Born in Providence, RI on November 28, 1924, to the late Harry H. Hirsch and Theresia E. (Lindgren) Hirsch. She leaves a son Andrew […]