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Matilda Valles
Oct 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Matilda Valles, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Matilda peacefully departed this life surrounded by the love of her children, Her sister Hilda Britto, and her God Children Karen Jackson and Hilda Silvio on October 18, 2023, at her residence in Portsmouth, RI, at the age of 85. Born...
Elizabeth Shovelton Brantingham
Oct 18, 2023
Elizabeth Shovelton Brantingham, 59, of Newport, RI, passed away on October 18, 2023 surrounded by friends and family. She was the loving wife of Scott Brantingham for 38 years. Born in Cranston, RI, she was the daughter of Louise (Foster) Shovelton and the late Richard H. Shovelton. Elizabeth graduated from Portsmouth High School and received her Paralegal Certificate from Boston...
Joseph L. Escobar Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Joseph L. Escobar Jr., 93, of Middletown, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Madeline (Raposa) Escobar. Born in Newport, he was the son of Jose and Francisca Escobar. Joseph leaves his daughter Cara L. Turnbull, and her husband Michael of Middletown, and his brother Anthony Escobar of Middletown. He was the brother of...
Liz Prime
Oct 17, 2023
Elizabeth "Liz" Prime, 75, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital with Nick, Kiley and Steve at her side. Liz was born on May 18, 1948 in Newport RI. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Mary Rooney and E. Patrick Rooney. A beloved wife of her husband Steve, Liz passed away less than 5 days shy of celebrating...
Alexander Leys O'Hanley
Oct 17, 2023
Alexander Leys O'Hanley, MD, age 89, of Lexington, MA and a native Newporter, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17th at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA surrounded by his wife and son. Al was born on December 31, 1933 at Newport Hospital to the late William and Isabella (Leys) O'Hanley. He was the oldest of their 3 children...
William A. Pierson
Oct 17, 2023
William A. Pierson, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and highly-respected military veteran, passed away on October 17, 2023. Born on July 3, 1946, in Barre, VT, William was the son of George and Mildred Pierson. William dedicated his life to serving and protecting his country. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army and was deployed...
Kristine S. Springett
Oct 15, 2023
Kristine S. (Grev) Springett, 62, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Kristine was born on July 19th, 1961, in Elmhurst, IL. She was the daughter of the late Stuart and Ruth (Abelson) Grev. She was the beloved wife of Michael A. Springett of 37 years. A graduate of Ramsey High School,...
Clifford E. Manchester
Oct 13, 2023
Clifford E. Manchester Newport, RI Clifford was born in Fall River, MA, son of the late Holder and Iona (White) Manchester. He is survived by his sister June (Thornsbury) Parks. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters; Helen Huntley, Hazel Carr, Olive Fonseca, Phyllis Miranda, his brother; Lloyd Manchester; and several nieces and nephews. Clifford lived his...
Barbara Anne Lewis
Oct 12, 2023
Barbara Anne Lewis, 60, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on October 12, 2023. She was the wife of Keith J. Lewis. Born in Fall River, MA on April 12, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Doris (Austin) Cole and wife of Keith Lewis. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Tiverton and was involved in many different...
Jessie A Mosher
Oct 12, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jessie A. Mosher, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Jessie passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on Prudence Island on October 12, 2023, at the age of 99. Born on December 22, 1923, in Malden, MA, Jessie's journey of love, compassion, and...
Matthew Edward Pado
Oct 11, 2023
Newport, RI Matthew Edward Pado, 47 of Newport, RI died on Oct 11, 2023. He was the precious son of Edward and Janet (Walker) Pado. Born in Newport, RI on Aug 11, 1976. Matthew was adventurous, creative, and always late. After attending Cluny School and Rogers High he started to travel. First to Costa Rica, to surf, then toured throughout...
Charles J. Murphy
Oct 10, 2023
Charles J. "Charlie" Murphy, devoted family man, proud veteran, and passionate football fan, passed away on October 10, 2023, at Newport Hospital. Born on May 20, 1933, he lived a full and remarkable life, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting legacy. Charlie was a true Newporter, growing up near Easton's Beach. He loved the water, and spent many happy...
Barbara A. Kelly
Oct 9, 2023
Barbara A. Kelly, of Newport, RI, peacefully passed away on October 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 14, 1944, in Newport, RI, to her proud parents. Barbara was a cherished wife, doting mother, caring sister, and adoring grandmother. Her vibrant spirit and kind-hearted nature touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of...
Donald W. Titcomb
Oct 8, 2023
Donald W. Titcomb, 84, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on October 8, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on February 24, 1939, He was the son of Alexander and Esther (Carlisle) Titcomb. Donald graduated from Rogers High School and was a lifelong resident of "The Point". Shortly after graduation, he joined the US Army, where he completed Signal School in Georgia....
Elaine (Medeiros) Tierney
Oct 7, 2023
Elaine (Medeiros) Tierney, 76, of Warren, Rhode Island, died on October 7, 2023. She was born in Fall River, MA on September 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Manuel and M. Louise Medeiros. Elaine was born in St. Anne's hospital in Fall River, and grew up in Portsmouth, RI. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1965 and Angelo's...
Elvira Galli
Oct 6, 2023
Elvira Galli, 95, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully during the early morning hour on October 6, 2023, at the Grand Islander Nursing Home. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Filomena (Castellucci) Galli. Elvira was an assistant manager at Anderson-Little Co., where she was always a friendly face and an open ear to...
Richard Steven Boreri
Oct 2, 2023
Richard S Boreri, 94, of 3 Sachuest Drive, a Founder and President of the former Transcom Electronics, Inc. died on Monday, October 2, 2023. He was the husband of the late Mary T (Malloy) Boreri. They were married for 46 years. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, a son of late Stephano and Mary J (Romani) Boreri and brother to late Robert...
Alice Millett
Oct 2, 2023
August 1, 1937 - October 2, 2023 Alice Millett, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, at her home in Middletown, RI at the age of 86. Born in Brooklyn, NY on August 1, 1937, Alice was the daughter of the late Edward and Edna (Scott) Allcock. Alice dedicated her life to her family...
Lynwood Palmer Jr.
Oct 2, 2023
Lynwood Palmer Jr., 87, of Saunderstown, Rhode Island (formerly of Jacksonville, Florida) died peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Westerly Hospital with his daughter Marian by his side. Born on October 9, 1935, he was the son of the late Lynwood Palmer Sr. and Dorothy Watson Palmer. He was the second of ten children born to this union. Lynwood...
Peter M. Sousa Sr.
Oct 1, 2023
Peter M. Sousa Sr., 82, of Newport, RI, passed away on October 1, 2023 in the Village House Nursing home, where his loving wife of 56 years, Kathleen Sousa was by his side. Born in Tiverton, RI, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Fernandes) Sousa. Peter graduated from BMC Durfee High in Fall River MA in...
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