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Loretta M. Granger, 58, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on June 11, 2021. Loretta was born on April 1, 1963, in Newport, RI, to Robert N. and the late Marlene (Backus) Quarry. She graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI in 1981. Subsequently, much of her work involved looking out for the […]

Dr. Adrian “George” Ringer, age 86, of Newport, Rhode Island, formerly of Paget, Bermuda, passed away on June 13, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Oatway) Ringer. George was born in Slough, England to the late George Kenneth and Kathleen Gertrude (Ripley) Ringer. He was educated at the University of Birmingham and later […]

Sharon Botelho, age 56, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on June 9, 2021after a long battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Newport, RI to Manuel and the late Mary (White) Botelho. Sharon is survived by her father, Manuel Botelho, her sister, Karen Botelho and will also be missed by several aunts, uncles and […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Claire Evelyn (Randall) Curtis , 87, of Portsmouth RI, formerly of Newport’s Fifth Ward, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2021, surrounded by her family. Claire was born in Newport on July 20, 1933, to the late John J. and Claire E. Randall. Claire was the beloved wife […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home On a perfect late-Spring Friday night, June 11, 2021, our dear 85-year mother Marianne “Ann” Frances Fitzgerald Marley slipped from us peacefully, in her sleep, nearby her childhood family home on Dixon Street. Ann was born in Newport, RI on December 12, 1935, to Francis Lynch Fitzgerald of Newport and Adeline […]

Anna M. DeSousa, 63, of Portsmouth, passed away at home with her family by her side on June 5, 2021. Anna was born in Faial, Açores, to the late Henrique and Anna (Faria) Moitoso. She immigrated to the US in 1969 with her parents and siblings. She grew up and lived in RI, until she […]

Manuel G. Moitoza, III, age 83, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 9, 2021. Manuel was born in Newport, RI to the late Manuel and Esther (Rose) Moitoza Daniels. As a young man, Manuel joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany as a member of the Paratroopers. During his time in […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Norma Olmstead Campbell, of  Newport, RI  passed away after a lengthy illness, at home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the age of 93. Norma was born at Newport Hospital August 21, 1927, to Edith (Smith) and Harold Olmstead. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Christopher E. (Chris) Emerson, 52, of North Kingstown, passed away on June 8, 2021, after a valiant and courageous fight for his mental health. He leaves behind a heartbroken wife of 25 years, Colleen Kelly Emerson, their two children, Matthew Christopher and Cailin Elizabeth, and his dear companion, Ruby. A native of […]

Richard A. Peckham, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on June 9, 2021. Richard was born in Fall River, MA to the late Richard and Marjorie (Hall) Peckham of Portsmouth. Richard was the husband to the late Lieselotte Peckham. Richard was a carpenter for local contractors. He also built houses to rent for himself. He […]

Joseph P. Cabral, 61, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away in the Grand Islander Nursing Home on June 9, 2021. Joseph was born in Newport, RI to Mariano and Annie (Ferraro) Cabral. Joseph worked at Dunkin Donuts as a baker. He also worked locally as a carpenter for many years. Outside of work he was […]

David G. McAuliffe, age 95, of Middletown, RI, passed away on May 15, 2021 at home. He was the beloved husband of Robin (Leso) McAuliffe for over 40 years. David was born in Providence, RI to the late Simon and Catherine McAuliffe. He joined the US Army as a young man and served in the […]

Larry Kieffer was born August 14, 1970 in Doylestown PA. Larry passed away at home in Newport. Larry survived by his father Robert Lee Kieffer SR.,step mom Edna Kieffer from Fall River Mass, Daughter Sarah Elizabeth Kieffer Son In-Law Saul Rivera from Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Larry Kieffer JR from Coventry Rhode Island, Step daughter Ashley […]

Manuel “Manny” Zapanta, 81, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away, with family present, on May 28, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. Manny was born in Guagua, Philippines, to Maria Calma and Apolonio Zapanta. Manny was married to Maria (Nieves) Zapanta, for 40 years. Manny proudly served in the United States Navy […]

Claudia Leander, age 84, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 28, 2021. Claudia was born in Newport, RI to Manuel and Mabel Russell. In her early years, Claudia was a loving daughter and an exceptional student who enjoyed all that life had to offer. Her strength of spirit […]

Ernest A. VanDeusen, age 68 of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 5, 2021. Ernie was born in Newport, Rhode Island to his late parents Ernest D. and Mary Rose (Silvia) VanDeusen on May 21, 1953. Ernie spent his adult life raising awareness and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. He is survived by […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Marianne Elisabeth Verena (Wolfensberger) Jarzombek passed away June 7, 2021 in Newport RI at the age of 95. She was the wife of the late Henry Jarzombek. She was born in Mannheim, Germany. Her 13th birthday turned out to be Kristallnacht (November 9, 1938). As she recalled in her writings: “Walking […]

Lisa Vaughn Sullivan-Grosskurth, 59, of Newport passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday June 1, 2021. Born in Hartford, CT on February 25, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Mary E. “Sis” (Quinn) Sullivan. In 1968 the family returned to Newport where Lisa attended Jesus Saviour School and graduated from Our […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Elizabeth Violet (Annelli) Bucci, of Newport, RI passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the age of 91. Elizabeth was born in Middletown, CT to Caesare and Veronica (Yamrok) Annelli on September 5, 1929. She was the youngest and remaining survivor of 16 siblings. “Betty” moved to Newport, R.I. at a young age.  She […]

William Neill Coffey, age 43, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 31, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born in Newport, RI on June 21, 1977, he was the only son of Neill Freeman and Diane Carmody Coffey. After graduating from Middletown High School in 1996, Billy proudly worked alongside his father for the […]

Francis X. Mendonça, 81, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 1, 2021. He was born in Newport, RI to the late Frank and Inez (Carreiro) Mendonça and was the husband of Ellie (Amaral) Mendonça for 63 years. Francis was a pipefitter and serviceman for the Providence Gas Company from which he retired after more […]

via O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Charles “Charlie” Ray Rodrigues passed unexpectedly to his Eternal Home on May 29, 2021 in Garner, NC.  He was the son of Colette (Senior) and the late Manuel “Manny” Rodrigues of Middletown, RI. Charlie will be deeply missed by his family and sons; Branden Duboise of Fall River, MA and […]

Michelle Ann (Spencer) Pico, 53, of Newport, passed away at home on Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Linda (Spencer) Pico and Godofredo “Fred” Pico of Tiverton. Michelle lived her life through the lens of her heart, giving more than she had and showering her friends and family with […]

John Crouse Burney, Jr., was born on April 6th, 1924 in Little Falls, NY. After service as an enlisted man and aviation cadet during World War II, he entered West Point with the Class of ’46. At West Point, in Company F-1, his goal was to stand high enough in his class to be assigned […]

A man about town, bon vivant, artist and interior designer, gourmet cook and friend to many Newporters, John Peter Sawicki passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 after a long battle with leukemia. Born in Bronx, NY and raised in Whitestone, NY, he was a graduate of Parson School of Design where he majored in […]