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Robert Floyd Fye
Feb 25, 2026
Robert Floyd Fye of Middletown, Rhode Island, died peacefully on February 25, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, officer, and gentleman whose life was defined by his love of the sea and a strong commitment to service.
Born in Washington, DC on December 27, 1948, to David L. Fye, a WWII naval veteran, and Beatrice A. Fye, an artist,...
Patricia Ellen Ruggeri
May 5, 2026
Patricia Ellen (Maisen) Ruggeri, 86, of Newport, died May 5, 2026, at Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newport. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Victor Richard Ruggeri in 2000.
She was born in Newport on Oct. 22, 1939, to Frank P. Maisen and Catherine (Curley) Maisen and graduated from Rogers High School in 1957.
Patricia worked for...
Susan Lynn Timberlake-Merritt
May 4, 2026
Good gentles, kind family, and cherished friends,
We gather this day beneath Heaven's watchful gaze to honor and celebrate the wondrous life of Susan Lynn Timberlake-Merritt: a radiant spirit whose laughter rang as brightly as the bells of a festival morn.
Born in the fair seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island, on the fifteenth day of May in the year...
Carolyn Irene Frye
May 4, 2026
Middletown, RI - Carolyn I. Frye, 2026
Born in Portsmouth, RI on February 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Elsie (Watson) Perry.
Carolyn grew up in Portsmouth, RI and was a graduate of Roger's High School, class of 1961. She married the love of her life Gary R. Frye in 1972. Carolyn was a devoted past communicant...
Jose da Costa Sousa
May 4, 2026
Jose C. Sousa, age 89, of Portsmouth, passed away on 4 May 2026. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose de Melo Sousa and Maria do Rosario Costa.At 17, Jose voluntarily enlisted in the Portuguese Army and served for 10 years. During that time, he saw direct combat for nearly 3 years fighting in...
Beverly Jean Gair
May 3, 2026
Beverly Jean (Brow) Gair, 95, of 63 Bourbon Street, Portsmouth, RI died on Sunday, May 3, in Newport, RI.
She was the wife of Alexander Joseph Gair.
Born in Springfield, MA on April 30,1931, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Charles and Helen (Plass) Brow.
Mrs. Gair was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Newport. She served as a Girl...
Beverly Ann Schneider
May 2, 2026
Beverly Ann Schneider, 83, longtime resident of Middletown, RI, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag, RI after a long battle with vascular dementia.
Born in Newport and raised in MIddletown, RI, she was the only child of William Eugene O'Brien and Julia Katherine "Kay" (Leedham) O'Brien. She was...
Rose Marie Roderick
May 1, 2026
Rose Marie Roderick, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and natural caregiver, passed away on May 1 at the age of 78. She was the kind of person who gave love freely and made everyone around her feel safe, cared for, and at home.Rose built her life around caring for others. She lovingly raised her grandchildren in their early years, opening...
Louis G Virgadamo Jr.
Apr 26, 2026
Louis G Virgadamo, Jr, 88, of Portsmouth, July 17, 1937 - April 26, 2026. Another precious child of God has returned to the Kingdom of Heaven. My beloved father has returned home after his valiant battle with dementia.
Born in Boston, MA he was a lifelong Rhode Islander, living in Newport and later in Portsmouth. Louis is preceded by his beloved...
Robert C Kestler
Apr 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert C. Kestler, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, who left us too soon on April 25, 2026 at the age of 61. Born on August 14, 1964, Robert lived a life defined by love of family, loyal friendship, faith, and dedicated service.
Bob dedicated 20 years to the Portsmouth...
John Baptista Cohen
Apr 22, 2026
John Baptista Cohen of Bristol, RI died on April 22, 2026. He is survived by his son Victor D. Cohen, daughter-in-law Nichole Cohen, and grandson Ethan Cohen.
Brigid M. Walsh
Apr 21, 2026
Brigid M. Walsh of Portsmouth, RI, departed this life on April 21, 2026, at the age of 80. Brigid was born on July 21,1945, in Ireland and came to the United States at the age of 23. She was the youngest of eleven children and, true to her Irish heritage, embodied a unique blend of toughness and kindness. Brigid was...
Dr. Sarah C. O'Dowd
Apr 20, 2026
Dr. Sarah O'Dowd, 91, of the Rhode Island communities of Newport, Barrington and Riverside, passed away peacefully at St. Clare-Newport, on April 20, 2026. She was one day past her 91st birthday.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1935, Sarah was the daughter of Schuyler and Lucille Christian. She spent her formative youth in Decatur, Georgia, alongside her beloved sisters Nancy...
Eva Betty Lopes
Apr 20, 2026
Eva "Betty" (Mello) Lopes, 94, of Portsmouth, died at home surrounded by her loving family, on April 20, 2026. Born in Newport, RI on August 21, 1931, to the late Manuel T. and Eva B. (Perry) Mello, she was the devoted wife, for 41 years, of the late Edward T. Lopes, who passed away in 2002. Betty graduated from Rogers...
Carolyn Lois Turner
Apr 19, 2026
Carolyn Lois Turner, 91, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 15, 1934, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Harold Hallam Turner, Sr., and Lillian Elizabeth Alsop Mowbray Turner.
Carolyn was raised in Fall River and Tiverton, and she was a 1952 graduate...
Stanley E. Raymond
Apr 18, 2026
Stanley "Stan" Eugene Raymond, 74, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, in Bristol, Rhode Island, surrounded by his loving family.
Stan was born on December 17, 1951, in Pittsburg, California, and lived a life defined by hard work, wit, and a deep devotion to his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a submariner before...
Lawrence C. Liptak Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Lawrence C. Liptak, 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine (O'Neill) Liptak.
Born in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 28, 1933, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Jordan) Liptak.
Larry was a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, growing up in Newport and residing in...
Ralph A Guerriero Jr.
Apr 17, 2026
Ralph Alfonse Guerriero, Jr., 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 17, 2026, with his life partner, Linda Looker, by his side.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Ralph and Yolanda (Aquilino) Guerriero. Ralph began his career in banking before joining the family business, Swan Finishing Co., Inc., founded...
Nancy D. Palmieri
Apr 16, 2026
Although she was so strong in life as to seem indestructible, Nancy Dana Palmieri passed away peacefully at home on the morning of April 16, 2026, at age 91, with her husband John by her side.
Nancy Cooney was born in Newton, Massachusetts on August 18, 1934, arriving ahead of her twin brother, Robbie, and a few years after siblings...
Albert Roach
Apr 16, 2026
With deep sadness-and more than a few smiles as we remember him-we announce the unexpected passing of Albert T. Roach III on the morning of April 16, 2026, at the age of 61. A cherished son, brother, and friend to many, he leaves behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and unforgettable moments.Known lovingly as "TR" to his family and "Al,"...
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