obituary

Frances V. (Bottiglieri) Lombardi, 89, of Middletown passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in the Grand Island Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Henry F. Lombardi, Sr. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Frances (Cicero) Bottiglieri.She is survived by her two sons Henry F. […]

Claire L. Haskell passed on April 14, 2021 at the age of 82, joining her Husband Henry F. Haskell, Sr. in Heaven. She brought smiles and joy to everyone and will always be deeply loved by her family and friends. Her kitchen was the prime family gathering spot for decades. She was known for her […]

Mrs. Caroline Martins, age 88, of Newport, passed away on April 11, 2021. Caroline was born in New Bedford, MA but soon moved to Newport as a young girl and immediately called Newport home. She was a graduate of Rogers High School and not long after, she met the love of her life, Joseph I. […]

On Friday, April 9, 2021 — Days after joyously celebrating his 79th birthday, William C. Smyth Jr. of Tiverton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Newport, RI to William and Gertrude (Scoville) Smyth. Graduating from Rogers High School in 1961, and known as “Billy” or “Bill” to his […]

Susan St. Francis, 63, of Newport, passed away in the Grand Islander Nursing Home on April 12, 2021. Susan was born in Ware, MA to the late Henry and Evelyn (Minkler) Hope. Susan is survived by her children, Sabrina St. Francis of Newport, and Kevin St. Francis of West Warren, MA. She also leaves a […]

On April 11, 2021, I Nicholas S. Logothets Jr, died peacefully after 80 wonderful years. I was fortunate to have been born on December 19, 1940 to the late Jane Patricia Regan Logothets (a stay at home Mom) and the late Nicholas S. Logothets Sr. (a noted Newport educator). When I arrived, my sister Louise […]

John O’C. Fish, 96 of Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Originally from Albany, NY he was the husband of Minerva (Allen) Fish for 72 loving years. He was the beloved, devoted, and supportive father to his three daughters, Linda Navelski Taillon her husband Lee of York, Maine, Tina Nero, her husband Jody […]

Evelyn Silva, 87, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Evelyn was born on June 23, 1933 in Newport, RI to her late parents Antone Raposa and Mary (Souza) Raposa. Evelyn was the wife of Joseph P. Silva for 64 years. Evelyn is survived by her husband Joseph P. Silva, her […]

Robert A. Terrier, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on April 5, 2021. Robert was born in Westfield, Maine to Robert and Pearl Terrier. Robert was proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and served 20 years as an Electricians mate 1st class. After retirement from his military service he worked as an electrician at the […]

Joseph E. Duffy, 94, passed away at home in Portsmouth on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was the husband of the late Edith (Fingas) Duffy.Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Grady) Duffy.He was a graduate of Msg. Prevost High School and later joined the US Army where […]

Janet H. McDonnell, 75, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on April 5, 2021 in the Newport Hospital. Janet was born in Scotland to the late Thomas Ireland and Margaret (Hunter) Ireland. Janet is survived by her children, Madeline M. Griffin and her partner Dennis Banks Jr., Wayne S. Griffin and partner Melissa Henault, and […]

Obituary courtesy of O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Genevieve Kane, 94, peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Middletown, RI surrounded by her family.  She was born November 18, 1926 in Tiverton, RI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Malone) Frates. She was preceded in death by her brothers George Frates, Daniel Frates, […]

It is with deepest sadness that the family of Ilse Hannelore Haunstein Ozbun, 82, announce her passing on 3 April, 2021 in Newport, Rhode Island. Ilse was born in Erlangen, Germany, the youngest of eight children. As a child during WWII, she experienced the devastations of war and hunger, like so many others. Yet she […]

Mrs. Carole Pappas, 85, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on February 26, 2021. Carole was born in Providence, RI and was the only child of Henry Grenier Wemett and Alice Sturtevant. Carole was very proud of her nursing career and used her knowledge to live a healthy and happy life. She was very active […]

Edna Mae Canavan, age 100, of Newport, RI passed away peacefully in her sleep on Easter, April 4, 2021 at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newport, RI where she lived for the past 2 years. She was born in Waterbury, CT on December 26, 1920 to the late Thomas F. and Edna […]

Constance Claire Dorval Kenney, passed away on April 4, 2021 at John Clarke Nursing Home. She was the daughter of George F. and Aurora (Marchand) Dorval, born Dec. 19th, 1927 in her Grandmother’s house in Central Falls, RI. Claire, as she was known, was married to Philip M. Kenney Sr. for 27 years until his […]

Maureen Elizabeth Martin “Moe”, 45, of Middletown, RI passed away on March 31, 2021, at Grand Islander in Middletown after a 6-year battle with Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML) and GVHD (Graft Versus Host Disease).  Maureen’s struggle with AML started on December 31, 2015, with a call confirming her diagnosis. From there friends and co-workers went […]

Stephen Sanfilippo passed away at home on April 1, 2021 with his loving family at his side. Stephen was born on August 11th 1931 to Joseph Sanfilippo and Anna (Ripa) Sanfilippo.Stephen graduated from Rogers High School in 1949 and joined the Air Force in August of 1950 during the Korean War where he served in […]

Arthur S. Patnode, 68, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on April 1, 2021 at Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI after a long battle with emphysema. Arthur was born on January 28, 1953 at Newport Hospital to the late George J. Patnode and Barbara (Garden) Patnode. Arthur worked for the gas company for more than […]

Robert James Holder, 82, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at home with his children nearby on March 31, 2021. Bob was born in Newport, RI to the late James and Mary (Cesario) Holder on August 14, 1938.  Bob was a star athlete at Rogers High School, varsity member of the football team, captain of both […]

Marie (Toppa) Kerr of Wolcott Avenue in Middletown, RI passed away on March 28th, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Kerr. Born in Newport, RI she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marianna (Capuano) Toppa and sister of the late Ann Atkins and Anthony Toppa Jr. and Augustine […]

Garnett A. Ashley, 81, of Exeter, passed away on March 30, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Gary Ashley. Garnett was born in Newport, RI to the late William Randall and Gertrude Francis. Garnett worked for several assembly companies and retired from APC in West Kingston. After retirement she […]

Life-long local, Mr. Joseph Antone, Jr., age 66, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away mid-afternoon on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his Kingston Avenue residence. He was born on June 29, 1954 at Newport Hospital to father, Joseph Antone, Sr. and mother, Mary Lou (Gonsalves) Antone. Antone graduated from Rogers High School in 1972. He […]

Carol Leland, 57, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on March 28, 2021, at home with her loving family by her side. Carol worked as a CNA for Bayada Nursing for many years. Carol was born, March 31, 1963 in Newport, RI, to the late Vincent DelRoss and Irene (Pasquale) DelRoss. Carol was married to […]

CHULA VISTA, Calif. – Phyllis Louise (Albro) Armbrust (89) passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2021. Memorial services will be held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, R.I. where Raymond and Phyllis were married in 1951. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Portsmouth, R.I. Dates to be determined. Phyllis was born January […]