obituary

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 […]

William H. “Bill” Weber, of Middletown, RI passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 surrounded by family at his daughters’ home.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce M. (Kelley) Weber. He was born October 7, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland the son of William and Elise (Valentin) Weber. The family relocated to Newport, […]

On Sunday, March 21, 2021, Dimitrios Peppas of Jamestown and Newport, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Known as Dimitri to his many friends and family, he had a passion for art and life that knew no bounds. The eldest of four children, he was born in Piraeus, Greece, in August […]

On March 23, 2021, after a life well lived, and a life well loved, Thomas Raymond O’Donnell passed away. He died peacefully at home in the company of his family. He is survived by his wife Janice Howayeck O’Donnell, his step-children Julie Maraziti, Jennifer Maraziti and her partner Geremy Freifeld, and his beloved grandsons, Anthony […]

Ruth Barclay Stokes, age 98, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at her Newport, Rhode Island home on March 21 of natural causes. Ruth was born in Newport on January 30, 1923, daughter of the late George Nicholas Barclay and Bessie Forrester Barclay. She attended local Newport public schools, graduating from Rogers High School […]

Fernando “Freddy” D’Eramo, 87, of Newport, passed away on March 22, 2021. Born in Prezza, Italy, he was the son of the late Domenico and Liberata (Navarroli) D’Eramo. He came to the United States after World War II. Freddy was proud to serve our country in the Navy during the Korean War. After his military […]

Jean Cameron, 80, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on March 20, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born December 22, 1940, in Fall River, MA to Francis Capone and Loretta (Maloney) Capone. Jean was married to the late Alfred Cameron for 58 years, and together they raised their wonderful children. […]

Nan Carolyn Barfield LaRue, a ‘feisty & sassy ole bird’ and proud Virginian, passed away on Saturday, March 20th at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Westport, MA. Born on March 23, 1937 in Newport News, VA to the late Claude E. Barfield and Lutie M. Barfield. The beloved wife of the late […]

Mary Florence Silvia, 88, passed away on March 19 at her home in Middletown, RI after a short illness. She was the wife of the late State Police Lieutenant Edwin R. Silvia (ret).Florence was born on January 12, 1933 in Middletown, the only daughter of Phillip S. Garcia and Angelina (Sousa) Garcia. She graduated from […]

Gary L. Duckman, age 86 of Newport, RI formerly of Longmeadow, MA passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Bunny Duckman of Newport, RI, a daughter Susan Scanlon (Thomas Donhauser) of Buffalo, NY, a son Thomas Duckman of Ketchum, ID, brother Sanford (Cheryl) Duckman of Boynton […]

Nancy Bowker (Jenest) Holt, 73, of Tiverton, passed away at home on March 13, 2021, surrounded by family. As the only child of the late Homer Clayton and Marjorie Eleanor (Bowker) Jenest, Nancy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dean Barden Holt, and their two children, Dean Barden Holt II of Tiverton, and […]

Source: O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home William J. Meteraud Jr (Bill), 68, of Middletown, RI, passed away March 16,2021 peacefully in his own home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Newport RI on August 21,1952, he was a son of Elaine Meteraud and the late William J. Meteraud Sr. A brother to Barbra Meteraud and […]

Mrs. Helen B. Leed, 99, of Newport, passed away at home on March 13, 2021. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Leed. Helen was born in Boston, MA to the late Neil and Julia (McCoughlin) Doherty. Helen is survived by her daughter, Mary Watterson and her husband Robert of Newport, Rhode Island […]

Source: O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home Jean Lawrie Ely, of Middletown, RI died March 10, 2021.  She was born August 15, 1929 in Savannah, GA.  She was the daughter of Lee Lawrie Jr. and Gertrude Kadue Higbee. Jean earned her undergraduate degree in business from Wagner College and she worked in New York City where she […]

Mary Louise (Ripa) Forsythe passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021.  The love of her life, her husband of 72 years, Kenneth A. Forsythe, Sr. cared for her at home as he promised to do on their wedding day on February 7, 1949.  Together they have 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  She […]

Edward Timothy Logan died on March 11, 2021, in Newport, RI, with his loving family at his side.  He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Patricia Ann (Scheibl) Logan. Mr. Logan was born on January 13, 1931, in Fall River, MA to Thomas J. Logan and Mary (Regan) Logan.  He graduated from Monsignor Coyle High […]