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Carole Lewis
Oct 25, 2023
Carole Lewis, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023, at the age of 85. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever be held dear in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on March 22, 1938, Carole touched the lives of many throughout her journey. As a dedicated...
Patricia Lemay
Oct 23, 2023
Mourning the passing of Patricia LeMay of Newport, RI on Sunday, Oct. 22nd. Mother of 2 sons, Seth and Stephen, and devoted wife of Albert LeMay. She was 88 years old. She met her future husband Albert while they both worked at Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Providence, RI. She was a dance instructor. Patricia climbed the company ladder at...
John J Galvin
Oct 22, 2023
John "Jack" Galvin, Jr, 84, a respected and beloved member of the Newport community, peacefully passed away with friends and family on October 22, 2023. His genuine character and deep commitment to those around him will be remembered fondly. A graduate of De La Salle in 1957, Jack earned his BA from Providence College and a MA in English from...
Mathew Marum
Oct 22, 2023
Mathew "Max" Marum (1943-2023) Mathew Marum, 80, of Portsmouth, RI, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, 10/22/2023. He was an avid cook, baker, and fisherman, who proudly served in the US Army. He was born in Somerset, MA in 1943 to Amelia (Slusarz) Marum and John J. Marum Jr., both operators at textile mills in Fall River, and played the...
Mary G. Souza
Oct 21, 2023
Mary G. (Paz) Souza, of Portsmouth, passed away at home Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was the wife of the late Edward Souza. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Leander) Paz. Mary worked at Newport Hospital for 50 years. After her retirement, she went on to be a volunteer at the hospital for...
Stscs John Henry Bradshaw, Usn, (Ret.)
Oct 21, 2023
STSCS John Henry Bradshaw, USN, (Ret.), 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on October 21, 2023. He was the husband of Barbara (Chapman) Bradshaw. Born in Benton, AR, he was the son of the late John and Rose (Paul) Bradshaw. John was a proud retiree of the U.S. Navy. Throughout his distinguished 20-year career with the Navy, he demonstrated a...
Cdr Mary Catherine James, Usn (Ret)
Oct 20, 2023
Commander Mary Catherine James, USN (Ret) passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023, several weeks short of her 88th birthday. Born on November 16, 1935 in Hartford Connecticut, she was the daughter of Dr. Lewis P. and Catherine Carpenter James of West Hartford. She grew up on Walkley Road, spending summers at Lake Garda and in Clinton along the shores...
Doris J Silvia
Oct 20, 2023
Doris J. (Costa) Silvia, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on October 20, 2023. She was the wife of Ronald S. Silvia. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late William and Rita (Santos) Costa. Doris had worked for the Lobster Pot in Bristol and Moulin Rouge in Tiverton. Outside of her work, Doris was a dedicated...
Madeline Holbrook
Oct 19, 2023
Madeline (Kalarian) Holbrook, 93, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Holbrook for 56 years. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Nevart (Madigian) Kalarian. Madeline graduated from Pawtucket East High School in 1948. She went on to graduate from Rhode Island...
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...
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...
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...
Barbara Miller
Oct 18, 2023
Barbara Miller, 94, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on October 18, 2023. Born in Providence, RI on December 21, 1928, She was the daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Rees) Miller. She grew up in Providence and graduated from Hope High School in 1947. She attended college at Pembroke College, a part of Brown University at the time. Barbara worked in...
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...
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...
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...
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