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Local obituaries for the Newport and Portsmouth, RI Area

Richard A. Mulherin

Richard A. Mulherin

Feb 2, 2019

Richard A. Mulherin, 73, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Newport with his loving daughter by his side Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Elwyne and Edith (Robinson) Mulherin. Mr. Mulherin worked for Raytheon as a master electrician for 41 years. He loved going...

William L. Rose

William L. Rose

Jan 31, 2019

Mr. William Rose, 71, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on January 31, 2019 after a short illness. Billy was born in Newport, RI to Nathaniel Rose and Doris Greene and worked for several years as a young man at the Boys and Girls Club of Newport, along with several of his siblings. He began to explore the world and...

William J Harrington

William J Harrington

Jan 29, 2019

William J. Harrington, 68, a longtime resident of Glendale AZ, passed away on January 29, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. He was the son of the late Atty. John J. Harrington and the late Mary A. Harrington of Portsmouth RI. A 1968 graduate of Portsmouth High School, Bill received a BA from Boston University and a Master of Arts degree from...

Mary Ann Sullivan

Mary Ann Sullivan

Jan 29, 2019

Mary Ann (Larkin) Sullivan, 82 of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Mary Ann was born on April 3, 1936 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of the late Edward T. Larkin and Evelyn (Conwell) Larkin, and wife of the late James J. Sullivan. Mary Ann graduated from Searles High School in Great Barrington,...

Christian Wissler Myers

Christian Wissler Myers

Jan 28, 2019

Christian Wissler Myers II, 76, Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Newport, RI. Born in Boston, MA on May 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Jacob Christian and Ruth (Kennedy) Myers. Mr. Myers was the son of a U.S. Navy Captain and spent his childhood and teenage...

Jacqueline Ann Salvo

Jacqueline Ann Salvo

Jan 28, 2019

Jacqueline Salvo, 86, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully surrounded by her family on January 28, 2019. Jacqueline was born in Fall River, MA on July 09, 1932, to John C. Capone and Sophie J. (Przystac). She graduated from Mount Saint Mary Academy, Class of 1950. Jacqueline was married to her late beloved husband Carl Salvo, Jr. for 54 years and...

John Carroll Cheever

John Carroll Cheever

Jan 28, 2019

John Carroll Cheever, 68, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on January 28, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long battle with Huntingtons Disease. He was the loving husband of over 45 years to Kathleen (Brooks) Cheever and incredible dad to his children. Born March 22, 1950 in Malden, MA to the late Ernest and Mildreth Cheever,...

William Edward Pittsley

William Edward Pittsley

Jan 28, 2019

William E. "Bill" Pittsley, 71, on January 28, 2019 lost the battle to Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Virginia Hand Pittsley and his son John Jay Pittsley. Bill was born November 20, 1947 in South Weymouth, MA, the son of Harold J. and Catherine M. Pittsley. He was brother to Denise Pittsley Piccini of...

William R. Marlow

William R. Marlow

Jan 27, 2019

Rev. Mr. William Marlow, 92, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Lewisburg, PA, passed away on January 27, 2019 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. William was born in Baltimore, MD to Harper Marlow and Lillian (Taylor) Marlow and was the youngest and last surviving of their five children. For the past 67 years, he was devoted husband to Mary Elizabeth Betty...

Brian Joseph Anderson

Brian Joseph Anderson

Jan 26, 2019

Brian J. Anderson aka BA, 54 of Middletown R.I. passed away on Saturday, 26 January, surrounded by his entire family. He was the son of the late Charles and Eileen (Silvia) Anderson, born in Newport and raised in Middletown. Brian will be lovingly remembered by his children Brian J. Anderson II and his wife Kelly of Coventry RI, Shane Anderson...

Sonya Myishsha Cerezo

Sonya Myishsha Cerezo

Jan 25, 2019

Sonya Myishsha Cerezo-DelRio of Cranston RI passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2019 at the Hope Health Hospice Care in Providence RI. She was born January 17, 1977 in Newport, Rhode Island and passed away at the age of 42. Sonya had a tremendous love for Star Trek. She was passionate about gardening and harvesting fresh vegetables for her family...

Raelene Reagan Svejda

Raelene Reagan Svejda

Jan 24, 2019

Raelene Reagan Svejda, 80, of Concord, CA, passed away peacefully the night of Thursday, January 24, 2019. Born on February 9, 1938 in Lincoln, Nebraska, her family moved around before settling in Newport, Rhode Island. There she graduated from Rogers High School, and shortly after married her beloved Leroy Reagan at age 17. Together they had four sons: Michael, Randall,...

Barbara Jackson

Barbara Jackson

Jan 23, 2019

Barbara (Ruth) Jackson, 95, of Newport, passed away on January 23, 2019, in the Grand Islander Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late George E. Jackson. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Otelia Crump.Barbara leaves her grandchildren Tia Hoff-Nitschelm and her husband Todd of Millis, MA, Steven Hoff of Upper Darby, PA, Eric...

Irene B. Johnson

Irene B. Johnson

Jan 22, 2019

Irene B. Johnson, 97, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on January 22, 2019 at Newport Hospital. Irene was born in Worcester, MA to the late William and Helen (Lundblad) Brunell. Irene was raised by her aunt and uncle, George and Ida Hitt. She was the wife of the late Warren L. Johnson, WWII veteran of the US Army. Irene...

Claire G. Reynolds

Claire G. Reynolds

Jan 22, 2019

Claire G. Reynolds, 88, of Middletown, RI, peacefully passed away on January 22, 2019. Claire was born in Warren, RI to Frederick Simmons and Juliette (Martel) Simmons. Claire was the wife of the late Edward F. Reynolds. Claire is survived by her children Edward F. Reynolds, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Middletown, Michael P. Reynolds of Chepachet, James B....

Dianne Suzanne Johnson

Dianne Suzanne Johnson

Jan 22, 2019

Dianne Suzanne Johnson, 83 years old, of Portsmouth, RI, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Dianne was born in Rome, NY, on May 16, 1935. She was preceded in death by her mother, Chamah Jeanne Mohr. She was very blessed to have spent the last 63 years with her devoted husband, Clifford Johnson,...

Michael Dean Bragan

Michael Dean Bragan

Jan 20, 2019

Michael D. Bragan, 58, of Portsmouth, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Donna (Brown) Bragan. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of Terrance Bragan and Linda (Gauthier) Kershaw. Michael was a lifelong mechanic and tow truck driver. He worked for many years at Rays Auto Clinic. When...

Sheila Louise Traynum

Sheila Louise Traynum

Jan 19, 2019

Sheila Louise Traynum, 64, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019.Sheila was born in New London, Connecticutto late Normanand Gladys Traynum. Sheila grew up in Hartford, Connecticut, and raised her children in Rhode Island. She volunteered in the medical field in addition to beinga long time foster parent. Sheila was always known for caring for others....

Arthur M. Marshall

Arthur M. Marshall

Jan 19, 2019

Arthur Marshall, 83, of Newport, passed peacefully Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Newport Hospital. Son of the late Arthur and Rosalina (Medeiros) Marshall, he was born in Newport and raised on the family farm in Middletown (now Marshall Lane). Arthur became a carpenter and later served as a deputy sheriff. He worked for the Newport Restoration Foundation with Doris Duke...

Lillian C. Lopes

Lillian C. Lopes

Jan 18, 2019

Lillian Combra Lopes, 76, of Portsmouth, RI passed away January 18, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born February 17, 1942, in Fall River, MA Lillian was a lifelong resident of Portsmouth. She was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Gilda M. Combra. Lillian was married to her husband Joseph C. Lopes for 53 years. Lillian...