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Margaret G. Shinners
May 4, 2020
Margaret Grady Shinners, 100 years of age, died peacefully at home in Newport, RI on Monday, May4. She was born in her parents Middletown, RI home in on January 21, 1920. Married to Robert J. Shinners for 67 years, she was daughter to Thomas E. Grady and Mary Mclaughlin Grady. Margaret played the piano exceptionally well, having performed classical compositions...
Paul M. Sisson
May 4, 2020
Paul M. Sisson, 69, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Rosa) Sisson for 47 years. Paul was raised in Portsmouth, RI, and was a loving son of the late Prescott and Rita (Doucet) Sisson and brother of the late Donald...
John Gregson
May 3, 2020
John Charles Gregson, 73, of Portsmouth, RI, succumbed to cancer surrounded by his family on May 3, 2020. John is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth of 49 years, daughter Anna Zambrano and husband Jay Zambrano, son Robert Gregson his wife Marina Gregson and their daughter Arminda Gregson and extended family. John was born September 21st, 1946 in Dighton Massachusetts...
Barbara Ellen Raposa
May 3, 2020
On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Barbara Ellen Bartow Raposa, loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 73. Barbara was born on December 4, 1946, in Queens, NY, to Leroy Bartow and Martha Curran (James). She married the love of her life, Edward Raposa on February 28, 1967. They had 53 wonderful years together and raised two daughters,...
Barbara Ellen Raposa
May 3, 2020
On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Barbara Ellen Bartow Raposa, loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 73. Barbara was born on December 4, 1946, in Queens, NY, to Leroy Bartow and Martha Curran (James). She married the love of her life, Edward Raposa on February 28, 1967. They had 53 wonderful years together and raised two daughters,...
John Kelly Perry
May 2, 2020
John K. Perry, 86, of Portsmouth died on May 2, 2020, at Grand Islander Nursing Home. He was the husband of Sonya C. (Susi) Perry. Born on May 19, 1933, in New York City, NY he was the son of the late Mary (Motherway) Perry. Mr. Perry worked as Director of Digital Technology the former Pacific Bell now AT T...
Deborah Joan Younce
May 2, 2020
Deborah Joan Younce, age 36, passed away on Saturday May 2, 2020. She was born October 11, 1983 in Newport, RI to her loving parents Leslie Younce and Greg Younce. Deborah was a graduate of Middletown High School. She later graduated from the University of Rhode Island, class of 2004. She continued her education at the University of Boston. She...
Edwin Haley Paul
May 1, 2020
Architect Edwin Haley Paul, 95, died of natural causes at his home in Newport, RI. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Judith Page Paul, and four children: Alison (San Diego, CA), Meredith (Portsmouth, RI), Andrew (Houston, TX) and Sara and son-in-law Dan Krewson (Oakland, CA); three grandchildren: Clara Gabriel (Providence), Aidan Gabriel and wife Sima Aziz (Dana...
Audrey Carolyn Schwarz
Apr 30, 2020
Audrey C. Schwarz, "Hunny," 85, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Audrey was born in Newport, RI, to the late Ernst and Marjorie Ottilige. Audrey was a devoted mother and a loving wife to Charles Schwarz, having celebrated their 65th anniversary last November. Audrey was a 1952 graduate of Rogers High School and attended Westbrook...
John Moniz
Apr 30, 2020
John Moniz, 71, passed away peacefully on April 30 in the family home in which he was raised in Portsmouth, RI. He was surrounded by his loving son, daughter in-law and close family friends. Born in Fall River, MA on April 8, 1949, John was the son of John and Bella Moniz. He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1969...
Audrey Carolyn Schwarz
Apr 30, 2020
Audrey C. Schwarz, "Hunny, 85, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Audrey was born in Newport, RI, to the late Ernst and Marjorie Ottilige. Audrey was a devoted mother and a loving wife to Charles Schwarz, having celebrated their 65th anniversary last November.Audrey was a 1952 graduate of Rogers High School and attended Westbrook College...
Robert R. Henry
Apr 30, 2020
Robert R. Henry, 81, passed away on April 30, 2020 at home in Newport, RI, surrounded by his children, and with his wife of 58 years, Carolyn (Brown) Henry, holding his hand. Robert, or Bob, was born in Newport, RI on September 13, 1938 to the late Katherine (Maher) Henry and Robert Henry. He attended Newport schools, graduating from Rogers...
Jonathon Luke Paquin
Apr 30, 2020
Jonathon Paquin, age 44, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on April 30, 2020 after a long battle fighting diabetes. He was a graduate Portsmouth High School, Class of 1995. Jon always had a passion for antique and fast cars. Most recently he experienced Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week back in October. He also enjoyed going to cars and...
Michael R. Cottrell
Apr 29, 2020
Michael Riordan Cottrell, 81, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 after a battle with brain cancer. Michael was born in 1938 in Newport, RI, to James Benedict Cottrell III and Elizabeth Vernon Cottrell.Michael graduated from St. Georges School in Middletown and went on to study at Columbia University and receive his BA...
Roger Adelard Lees
Apr 26, 2020
Roger A. Lees, 85, passed away on April 26, 2020, at the St. Clare Home in Newport, RI with his family by his side. Roger was born in New Bedford, MA on September 28, 1934 to the late Gertrude C. Ouimet and the late Albert Lees, Jr. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Patricia Marks Lees, his daughters, Karen...
Michael William Ruggeri
Apr 24, 2020
Michael W. Ruggeri, 52, of Middletown, RI, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2020. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Furkes) Ruggeri and father of son Anthony M. Ruggeri. Michael was born in Providence, RI to Gwendolyn (Francis) Ruggeri of Portsmouth and the late Ralph Ruggeri. He grew up in Portsmouth. Michael enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with family...
Samuel John Shoppell Jr.
Apr 23, 2020
Samuel John Shoppell, Jr., 86, of Middletown, RI died peacefully on April 23rd, 2020, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI after a short illness (non-COVID related). Sam was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Samuel John, Sr. and Christine (Gail) Shoppell. He was married for more than 60 years to the late Catherine (Cass) (nee Hegarty) Shoppell....
Bertrand Paul Duguay
Apr 20, 2020
Bertrand P. Duguay, 67, of Newport, Rhode Island, unexpectedly passed away on April 20, 2020, at Newport Hospital. Bertrand Bert was born on May 11, 1952 in Woonsocket, RI to the late Albert and Juliette (Auger) Duguay. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Lopes) Duguay. They enjoyed a wonderful marriage of 38 years. Bert is survived by his beloved wife,...
Richard "Dick" Ficke Jr. Lt. Col. (Ret.)
Apr 20, 2020
Richard Dick Ficke Jr, Lt.Col.Ret. resident of Bartlett, NH passed away on April 20, 2020 at Maine Medical Center after complications from heart and kidney failure. He was born in Danbury, Connecticut in 1937, the son of Richard Frederick Henry Ficke and Cleo Margaret Ethridge. Dick grew up in the Hudson Valley in the town of Rhinebeck, NY before entering...
Anna Irene Friend
Apr 19, 2020
Anna I. Friend, 87, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020. Anna was born in Newport, RI to the late William Friend and Anna Friend.The following reflections were written by Jacob Hatch, her great-nephew.My family lost someone very special to us last night. My Aunt Anna. She was my great aunt but she was always Aunt Anna...
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