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James H. Cosgrove
Oct 6, 2022
James H. Cosgrove, 71, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on October 6, 2022, in the Silver Creek Manor. James was born in Fall River, MA, to the late Charles H. and Agnes T. (Gormly) Cosgrove. James graduated top of his class from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He had a lifelong passion for history; he...
John T. Vendola
Oct 5, 2022
John T. Vendola, age 78, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on October 5, 2022 at Newport Hospital. John was born in Everett, MA to Frederick and Sophie Vendola. He grew up in Everett and was a graduate of Boston University. In 1986 John, his wife Pauleen and family moved to Madison, NH where he operated his business, White Mountain...
Pamela Gifford Campagna
Oct 4, 2022
Pamela (Gifford) Campagna, 75, of Hamden, Ct, passed away on October 4, 2022, in the Westview Villa, East Providence, RI. She was the wife of Dr. Anthony Campagna. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Cynthia (Trull) Gifford, granddaughter of Flavel and Doris (Cottle) Gifford of West Tisbury, Mass. and of Carlton and...
Pamela Mary (Borges) Correia
Oct 3, 2022
Pamela Mary (Borges) Correia passed away on October 3rd after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Dorothy Borges of Middletown. Pam was a graduate of Middletown High School and Roger Williams College. She worked for Raytheon for 25 years, then worked 18 years at the Middletown Town Hall in the...
Richard Borgeson
Oct 2, 2022
Richard E. Borgeson, age 74 of Portsmouth, RI, died October 1, 2022, after a 14-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his wife Rita of 50 years, his son David and wife Geneviève of Quebec, his daughter Julie Wilcox and husband Adam of New Hampshire, and 4 rambunctious grandchildren. Dick was an avid sailor, spending many summer days...
Robert Meldrum Rex
Oct 2, 2022
We are saddened by the departure of Robert M. Rex, who passed away on October 2, 2022. Rob was born in Atlanta, GA on July 12, 1969, to Cynthia Kirby and Richard Rex. Rob's mother often noted that he arrived on this earth with a grin. He had a quick and infectious laugh that shook his whole person, and everyone...
Jean Fredette
Sep 29, 2022
Jean Fredette, 80, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Jean was born November 2, 1941, in Rutland, VT to the late Bernard Henry Doty and Arlene (Harper) Doty. She had four siblings: Bernard H. Doty Jr., Richard A. Doty, the late Robert L. Doty (1999) and the late Joyce Pentkowski (2019). Jean graduated...
Kerry Ann Seibert
Sep 28, 2022
After a tough and challenging battle with cancer, Kerry Anne (Courtenay) Seibert, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2022, with her husband, best friend and soulmate, Kenny, by her side. Happily married, Kerry and Kenny were together for 38 years. Born on November 10, 1956, in Queens, NY, Kerry was the daughter of the late Robert and...
Maryalice Mctague Ennis
Sep 27, 2022
On September 27th, just two days after her 81st birthday, Maryalice (McTague) Ennis passed away peacefully after valiantly battling liver cancer. On August 31, 2022, Maryalice and her husband Michael celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. She is survived by Michael and her four children, Kendra and her husband Aaron Davenport and their children, Tatum, Payton and Aelish; Kevin and his...
James Lawton Jr.
Sep 27, 2022
Homecoming for James H. Lawton, Jr Obituary James Henry Lawton, Jr 84 of Newport, Rhode Island passed away peacefully September 27, 2022 he was the husband of Rosa (Miller) Lawton they were married for 57 years. Born in St. Augustine, Fl. on June 27, 1938 he was the son of the late Betty Ann (Lawton) Reid and James Lawton, Sr...
Marie C. Nott
Sep 26, 2022
Marie C. Nott, 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 26, 2022, at John Clarke Nursing Center in Middletown, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William J. Nott; they were married for 62 years. Marie was born August 18, 1929, in New London, CT to Prospero and Rosalia (Vinga) Santangelo. Marie was...
Francis "Rocky" Barbato
Sep 25, 2022
Francis "Rocky" Barbato, 92, of Newport, died at home on September 25, 2022, with his family by his side. Frank was born on January 17, 1930, in Newport, RI. He is the son of the late Anthony and Rose Marie (Christiano) Barbato. He was the husband of Valerie (Penkethman) Barbato. Frank is a lifelong Newporter, attended St. Mary's School and...
Mary Kelly Silvia
Sep 25, 2022
Mary K. Silvia of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on September 25, 2022. Mary is survived by her two daughters, Kelly Behringer of Ashburnham, MA, and Robbie A. DeSouza and Frank (spouse) of Tiverton, RI, along with her son, Kyle C. Silvia of Portsmouth, RI. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alexis DeSouza of Tiverton, RI, Rebecca Behringer...
Robert Duncan Stubbs
Sep 25, 2022
Robert D. Stubbs, age 65, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on September 25, 2022 at home. He was the loving husband of Casey (Romero) Stubbs. Robert was born in Santa Monica, CA to Robert and Moira Stubbs. At age 17 he enlisted in the US Navy and enjoyed a 10 year career traveling the world. After the Navy, he...
Btc Edmund S. Perry, Usn, (Ret.)
Sep 24, 2022
BTC Edmund S. Perry, USN, (Ret.), 92, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Johnston, RI, passed away on September 24, 2022, in the RI Veterans Home. He was the husband of Joyce (Tivey) Perry. Edmund was born in Newport, RI, to the late Antonio and Clara Perry. He grew up in Newport. Edmund enlisted in the U.S. Navy when he was...
Edward J. Hopf Jr.
Sep 23, 2022
Edward "Ed" John Hopf Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 9/23/2022 in Providence, RI. He was born on 4/3/1933 in Newark, NJ to Edward J. and Elenor (Banta) Hopf Sr. Following high school graduation, he worked for a short period in real estate before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1952. During his service he was stationed on...
Michael E. Pedersen
Sep 22, 2022
Michael Eric Pedersen, 56, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on September 22, 2022 at Newport Hospital with his family by his side. Michael was born in Newport RI to Joan (Ostapow) Pedersen and the late Sgt. Bjarne M. Pedersen. He started his career in the early days at Bend Boat Basin and continued in to New England Boat works, Alden...
Joseph F. Moniz
Sep 22, 2022
Joseph F. Moniz, Jr., of Middletown, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022, at Royal Nursing Center, Middletown, RI after fighting a long-term illness. He was born on January 22, 1937, to the late Joseph and Natalie Moniz of Newport RI. Joe served in the United States Air Force in his youth. He worked at General Electric Company and retired...
Linda G. Horan
Sep 22, 2022
Linda (Gengler) Horan, 69, of Middletown, passed away on September 22, 2022. She was a resident of Middletown for over 40 years. Linda was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Aloysious and Rita (Becker) Gengler. She leaves her husband John and daughters Kristen and Meighan (Brian). She also leaves her beloved grandchildren Audrina and John R. Horan...
Amanda Lynn Lavallee
Sep 22, 2022
Ms. Amanda LaVallee, age 32, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away on September 22, 2022. Amanda was born in Warwick, RI to Phillip Edward LaVallee and Dawn Marie LaVallee. Loved by many and ally of all, Amanda spent her time as an advocate for those closest to her. She worked tirelessly and with great passion as a Transportation Coordinator, ensuring...
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