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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Arthur Charles Milot
Jan 17, 2019
Arthur Charles Milot, of Jamestown, Rhode Island, was born in Providence on November 7, 1932. He was the son of Aram Milot and Gertrude Milot of Johnston, Rhode Island. He graduated from Moses Brown School in 1951 and Harvard College in 1955, where he was also active in the Naval Reserves. After a stint with the brokerage firm of Kidder...
Chester Arthur Williams
Jan 15, 2019
It is with great sadness the family of Chester Arthur Williams, 88, of Newport, Rhode Island announce his passing to be with the Lord on January 15, 2019. His was a life well lived, full of laughter, smiles and love for his family and friends. Chester Williams was born in Akron, Ohio, on June 14, 1931, the seventh child of...
Chester Arthur Williams
Jan 15, 2019
It is with great sadness the family of Chester Arthur Williams, 88, of Newport, Rhode Island announce his passing to be with the Lord on January 15, 2019. His was a life well lived, full of laughter, smiles and love for his family and friends. Chester Williams was born in Akron, Ohio, on June 14, 1931, the seventh child of...
Pamela Elizabeth Shakarian
Jan 14, 2019
PORTSMOUTH Pamela E. Shakarian, 60, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 14, 2019. A 13th generation Portsmouth native and granddaughter of Armenian Genocide survivors, Pamela Shakarian graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1976 and received a B.A. in sociology from Salve Regina University, Newport, RI, in 1981. Pamela was a Raytheon Company employee for more than 30 years,...
Irma L French
Jan 14, 2019
I Irma French (Price), 84, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on January 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving son and the caring staff at the John Clarke Nursing Home. Irma was born June 6, 1934 in Port Chester, NY to the late Lafayette Price and the late Mildred Price. She lived in Chicopee, Massachusetts most of her life before...
Sheila E. Mackinnon
Jan 13, 2019
Sheila (Barry)MacKinnon, 95, formerly of Middletown, RI, passed away on January 13, 2019 at Village House Nursing Home in Newport. Sheila was the wife of the late Deacon Joseph W.MacKinnon. Born and raised in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Helena (OSullivan) Barry. Sheila is survived by her daughterMarisheila and the late Robert P. Weidmanof Virginia...
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