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Henry Biastre
Dec 7, 2025
Henry J Biastre Jr., 81 of Middletown, RI, passed away at home on December 7, 2025.
Henry "the eighth" was born in Newport, RI on May 8, 1944 to the late Henry J Sr. and Frances May (Smith) Biastre. He attended Roger's High School and later joined the Army National Guard. He ran concessions "Henry's on the beach" at first beach...
Helen Rudolph
Nov 24, 2025
Helen Marie Rudolph, 85, of The Village at Waterman Lake, Greenville, RI, died on Monday, November 24, 2025 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, RI. She was the wife of Dr. Norman Rudolph and mother of Eric, Alexandra and Kurt.
Helen was born in Brooklyn, NY and in her early childhood made frequent moves related to her father's employment with...
Virginia Beltz
Dec 13, 2025
Virginia Beltz (Ginny), age 100, of Newport RI died on 12/13/2025 at St Clare Home, Newport RI, following a period of failing health.
Ginny was born in Marlboro Mass on 01/11/1925 to Bertis & Annie Walcott. She enlisted in the US Navy and served for 3 years during the Korean Conflict. She married William J Beltz and had two...
Kevin Keogh
Dec 11, 2025
Kevin James Keogh, born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 24, 1941, passed away surrounded by family on December 11, 2025 as the breeze whipped down the Sakonnet River in Portsmouth, RI. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a gentle, humble, and caring man, steadfast in his morals and thoughtful in his beliefs.
Family was truly paramount...
Brenda Douglas
Dec 7, 2025
Brenda Ann Douglas (Wendy) of Newport, RI, passed away on December 7, 2025 at age 77. She was born November 29, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to Edward and Rosalie Carmody. She graduated from University of Maryland, College Park.For much of her recent years, she did sales for everlasting images. Personal time was devoted to her many friends, including all the...
Klara Pedersen
Dec 6, 2025
Klara Louise Sinnott Pedersen, 81, of Bristol, RI, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, died on December 6, 2025 at the Dawn Hill Nursing Home. Born in Newport, RI on March 6, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Bjarne and Hildegard (Marcor) Pedersen
She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and the favorite Aunt Louise to all nieces and nephews....
Steven G. Cundy
Dec 5, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Steven G. Cundy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor, and treasured friend, who passed away on December 5, 2025.
Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, Steven moved to Boston as a teenager and began what would become a remarkable and inventive career in business. His vision to bring curated vintage fashion to the mainstream started...
Carol Dutton
Nov 29, 2025
Carol Lynn Dutton, age 73, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Carol was born in Pleasantville, NJ, on March 26th, 1952. She was the daughter of Florence (Angell) Ridenour and Harry Ridenour. Along with her husband, Michael, she is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Lewis, Meghan (Dutton) Leighton and Katelin Dutton and by her sisters,...
Tracey Butler
Nov 28, 2025
Tracey Ann Butler-Cruz, age 52, of Middletown, RI died suddenly and unexpectedly on 11/28/25. Our family is in shock and completely devastated by her passing.
Tracey had chronic health issues that had plagued her since her early twenties, including Lupus and Fibromyalgia, and she endured constant, terrible pain. However, considering the toll Lupus had taken on her body, she was...
Gilbert Brownell
Nov 28, 2025
Gilbert M. Brownell, Jr., age 86, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025. Born on May 29, 1939, Gilbert moved to Middletown as an infant and made it his lifelong home, deeply rooted in the community and the coastline he loved.
Gilbert was educated at Hazard Memorial Catholic School and later at De La Salle Academy. As a...
Constantine Gianetis
Nov 27, 2025
Constantine "Costa" or "Gus" Gianetis April 10, 1942 - November 27, 2025
Constantine 'Costa', also known to many as 'Gus' Gianetis, age 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife and family, following a courageous four-year battle with multiple cancers. Costa was born on April 10, 1942, in Newport, Rhode Island, to the...
James Andersen
Nov 27, 2025
James Carl Andersen, "Jim" - February 2, 1933- November 27, 2025 Jim Andersen passed into eternal life on Thanksgiving Day, November, 27 in Tiverton, RI, slipping away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by those who loved him. Born on February 2, 1933 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Aksel Valdemar "Walter" and Karla Andersen, the youngest of three children, Jim's early...
Leonard Hubbard
Nov 26, 2025
Leonard Field Hubbard, MD, of Jamestown, RI, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on November 26, 2025. A dedicated hand surgeon, he spent more than five decades improving the lives of thousands of patients and took immense pride in helping others.
Born on May 24, 1945, in White Plains, NY, Leonard grew up in Wolfeboro, NH, where he developed...
Jane Ellen Sweeney-Kent
Nov 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce that Jane Ellen Sweeney, 66, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025.
A lifelong Newporter, Jane found her greatest joy in the people she loved and in the places that brought her peace. The ocean, the shoreline, and the quiet rhythm of the seasons were her sanctuary. A...
Mildred Banal
Nov 25, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mildred Anne (Bailey) Banal, "Millie, Nani, Gigi", our loving mother, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, and loyal friend, who entered into eternal rest on November 25, 2025, at the age of 87.Millie was born in South Boston, MA to Ernest and Anne (Harrington) Bailey on December 13, 1937. She was raised in Southie, started...
Joyce Grout
Nov 24, 2025
Joyce Ann (Riter) Grout, 88, passed peacefully on November 24, 2025 in Rhode Island with family by her side. Joyce was born on November 21, 1937 to Laura (Redden) and Laurence Riter in Keokuk, IA, the youngest of six children - Wilma (James) O'Daniel, Maxine (Glenn) Loring, Marjorie Pitt Munson, Velma (James) Rossi, and Laurence "Sonny" Riter, all of whom...
Marianne Toole
Nov 24, 2025
Marianne Eileen Toole (Barry) passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, after a second battle with breast cancer which she faced with courage and grace. She was predeceased by her parents, Gordon Barry and Dorothy Barry (Ketchum).
Marianne was a beloved Wife, Mother, Nini, and Sister, whose warmth and vibrant spirit touched everyone she met....
Joseph F. Souza Jr.
Nov 24, 2025
Joseph Francis Souza, Jr., born September 12, 1931, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
On October 15, 1955, Joseph married the love of his life, Mary Veronica Pacheco, and together they built a beautiful life anchored in devotion, hard work, and joy. They made their home at 152 Maple Avenue in Middletown, Rhode...
Janice Fisher
Nov 23, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Mary (Smith) Fisher, who left us on November 23rd, 2025. She was 82 years old. She was the wife of the late James Clifford Fisher for 33 years.
Born in Newport on May 29th, 1943, she was the daughter of Harold J. Smith and Norma A. (Ryan) Smith....
Erna Jean Scott
Nov 23, 2025
Erna Jean (MacDonald) Scott, 96, died on November 23'd, 2025. She was the widow of Harry M. "Bud" Scott and daughter of John A. and Erna (MacLean) MacDonald. She was born in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia and lived in Middletown, RI for 73 years. She was a member of the Northeast Bottled Water Association and Newport Ski Club. For many years...
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