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Beatrice Cabral
Aug 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beatrice Cabral, who left us peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on February 27, 1943, in Fall River, MA, Beatrice lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished moments, ultimately making her home in Newport, RI.Beatrice dedicated herself to the nurturing of children...
James Cottrell
Aug 6, 2025
James Henry Cottrell, born on August 24, 1949, in Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home in Tiverton, Rhode Island, on August 6, 2025. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a respected member of his community. James, known affectionately to his loved ones as "Jim," dedicated his life to serving others as a firefighter...
Leonard Silvia
Aug 5, 2025
Leonard Silvia, 81, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Prudence Silvia.
Born in Fall River, MA on June 21, 1944, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Soares) Silvia. Leonard grew up in Portsmouth and graduated from Rogers High School in 1961. After graduation, Leonard joined...
Steven Hall
Aug 4, 2025
Steven R. Hall, 39, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on August 4, 2025 in Boston after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, NY on August 28, 1985, he gew up in Auburn, NY. As a military family, they moved a few times, and he spent several years in the Chicago area then moved to Newport, RI. Steven was a selfless...
Ronald Sutherland
Aug 3, 2025
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming... WOW, WHAT A RIDE!" - Hunter S. Thompson
Ronald A. Sutherland (Ron), 79, of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, died on August 3, 2025,...
John Weishaupt
Aug 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Richard Weishaupt, age 74, on August 3, 2025. Born on February 23, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend whose life touched the hearts of many.
John was studious, he earned an MBA from Wayne State University and was also a skilled tradesman...
Joan Kendall
Aug 3, 2025
Joan Theresa Kendall, 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Kendall.
Born on September 19, 1931, in Norwalk, Connecticut, Joan was the daughter of the late William and Christine (Eek) Horvath.
Joan was an incredibly outgoing and engaging woman. She had a special gift for striking up...
Richard Walz
Jul 29, 2025
Richard R. Walz, Jr., 89, of Swansea, Massachusetts, died on July 29, 2025. He was the husband of Theresa (Liberty) Walz. Born in Holyoke, MA, on March 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Richard R. Walz and Ana (DiVirgilio) Walz.Richard grew up in Western Mass and entered the US Navy in 1954 as a young man. During his...
Barry Murphy
Jul 28, 2025
Barry Murphy, Lt. Col. USMC (Ret.), age 87, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Middletown, Rhode Island.
Born on July 15, 1938, in Winchester, MA, Barry graduated from Boston College and joined the Marine Corps in 1960. After a Marine Corps career spanning 22 years, Barry moved with his family to Middletown, RI where he worked at McLaughlin Research Corporation...
Joseph Jennings
Jul 28, 2025
Joseph Milton Jennings of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 67, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in East Chicago, Indiana, Joe was the beloved son of the late Leroy and Carmelita (Knight) Jennings. He was raised in Hammond, IN, where he attended St....
Dolores Santos-Coull
Jul 24, 2025
Dolores (Evans)Santos-Coull, 1932 - 2025
Dolores (Evans) Santos-Coull's body and mind peacefully joined our Heavenly Father on July 24, 2025, at the age of 93.
Born to Michael and Anna (Tomchick) Evans, Dolores was raised with a strong sense of faith, family, and resilience. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, her brother Donald Evans, and two cherished husbands-James B....
Patricia Wayland
Jul 24, 2025
Patricia Wayland, age 87, formerly of Bristol and Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Patricia was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Whalen of Watertown, NY. She was the sister of one loving brother, Edward F. Whalen, now deceased of Rochester, NY.
Patricia is survived by three children, Michael Wayland (Jenny) of Linden, NC, Pamela...
Christian Walker
Jul 23, 2025
Christian Aaron Walker, of Newport, known to many as "Chris", "Mad One", or "Mad1Had2" passed away after an extended heart illness on July 23, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on February 16, 1978, in Newport, RI to Carol Ann Walker and Daniel T. Buckles. Chris arrived a week after the Blizzard of 1978.
He was a happy, smiling...
Ann Marie DiSalvo
Jul 22, 2025
Ann Marie DiSalvo, 70, passed away at home in Middletown RI on July 22, 2025. Born in Fall River MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Lydia (Nunes) DiSalvo.
Raised in Warren RI, Ann Marie had a love for travel, where she created cherished memories with family and friends. Whether it was lounging by the ocean or going...
Theresa Silvia
Jul 20, 2025
Theresa (Joseph) (Abenante) Silvia, 83, lovingly known as "Ma" and "G-Ma," passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. A proud native of Bristol, RI, and longtime resident of Portsmouth, Theresa embraced the charm of small-town life and made an unforgettable impact on everyone she met.
Preceded in death by her eldest son, David Joseph, Theresa leaves...
Paul White
Jul 19, 2025
Paul Geltmacher White, Jr, age 95 of Portsmouth, RI passed away on July 19, 2025 of natural causes. His parents were Estelle and Dr. Paul White. He was married to Georgia Joan White in 1952 after graduating from the United States Naval Academy.
Paul grew up in Pomona, California and graduated from Pomona High School. After graduation, he was nominated for...
Frederick MacDonald
Jul 18, 2025
Frederick A. MacDonald, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 18, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1941, to parents, Thomas and Regina (Curly) MacDonald of Boston, MA. Shortly after, his parents moved the family to Scituate, MA, fondly known as "The Irish Riviera." He was a graduate of St. John's Prep and...
Shirley MacGillivray
Jul 18, 2025
Shirley A. MacGillivray, 91, of 9 Ocean Lawn Lane, Newport, Rhode Island, died on July 18, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Colin A. MacGillivray for 65 years. Born in Newport, RI on May 16, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Coughlin) Lopes.
Shirley was a graduate of St. Catherine's Academy and Salve Regina University...
Diane Addison
Jul 18, 2025
Diane M. Addison (Leighton), a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 7, 1940, in New Bedford, MA, she was the step-daughter of the late Edward Gonsalves and daughter of Rose Gonsalves. Diane lived a life full of...
John Beckman Lawton, III
Jul 17, 2025
Worcester, MA - John Beckman Lawton, III 69, of Bellingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 17, 2025.
He was born on Kindley Air Force Base on Saint David's Island in Bermuda, on November 5, 1955, John's passion would always be the ocean.
A graduate of Bellingham, MA High School; Class of 1973. John also attended North Adams...
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