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Thomas R. Nasser
May 18, 2026
Thomas R. Nasser, a legacy-leaving Islander, passed away on May 18, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on September 16, 1945, in Newport, Tom grew up in the 5th Ward on Extension Street. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he dedicated 40 years of his life to Raytheon as a...
Eleanor R. Good
May 18, 2026
Ellie was born November 7, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Calbraith Bourne Perry and Marie Léa Nicholson Perry.
She was a registered nurse, and a graduate of Trusdale Hospital. She worked for numerous agencies and hospitals in IN, PA, OH, WV and RI. She loved caring for people and found her greatest gift is caring for the dying. She...
Freddie Adams Jr.
May 17, 2026
Freddie Adams, Jr, 64, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died at home on May 17, 2026. Born in New London, CT on August 29, 1961, he was the son of Freddie and Geraldine (Imburgia) Adams.
A 1980 graduate of Rogers High School, it was known from the beginning that Freddie was going to be building things. He always had a skill for...
Kenneth Edward Wagner
May 16, 2026
Captain Kenneth E. Wagner (USCG Ret.), age 86, passed away on May 16, 2026 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anne B. (Goodwin) Wagner, also of Portsmouth, RI, and daughters Karen B. Anderson (Bar Harbor, ME) and Gail H. Wagner (Swansea, MA), as well as grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Ken was born in Jeffersonville,...
Lawrence Rebello
May 16, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence Rebello, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on October 27, 1942, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the late Lawrence and Henrietta Rebello, Lawrence found his way to Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where he built a...
Alan MacMillan
May 13, 2026
Alan R. MacMillan of Portsmouth, RI, died suddenly on the 13th of May 2026. He was born in Châteauvillain, France, to the late Warren and Loretta (Gill) MacMillan.
After completing a degree in archeology from Harvard, Alan joined the United States Navy,where he was introduced to the beauty of Aquidneck Island. After the Navy, he pursued his passion for knowledge by...
Martha Louise Waluk
May 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Martha Waluk, at age 83. She passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital with her children by her side, embracing her in love.Martha was born in Newport, RI and was raised in Jamestown and East Greenwich, RI. After marrying her true love, the late Joseph Waluk, she lived the rest...
Karen A Dimattia
May 9, 2026
Karen (Mellekas) Dimattia, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her husband, Philip, on May 9, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 22, 1943, at Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island, Karen lived a life defined by hard work, determination, enduring faith, and deep love for her family and God.
Karen was the...
Marjorie A Foster
May 7, 2026
Marjorie A. Foster, lovingly known as "Margie," passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on February 6, 1935, in Gowanda, NY, Margie lived a vibrant and fulfilling life dedicated to education, the arts, and her beloved family. She graduated from the University of Buffalo with a BA in Teaching and spent years inspiring young minds...
Stanley Wayne Russell Sears
May 6, 2026
Stanley W. R. Sears passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, with his daughters by his side. He was 85.
Born on April 17, 1941 in Newport, RI to Charles E. Sears and Mary T. Nunes, Stanley was raised in a large family alongside his late siblings: Chuck, Shirley, Phyliss, Roger, Ronnie, and Gary. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer...
Patricia Ellen Ruggeri
May 5, 2026
Patricia Ellen (Maisen) Ruggeri, 86, of Newport, died May 5, 2026, at Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newport. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Victor Richard Ruggeri in 2000.
She was born in Newport on Oct. 22, 1939, to Frank P. Maisen and Catherine (Curley) Maisen and graduated from Rogers High School in 1957.
Patricia worked for...
Susan Lynn Timberlake-Merritt
May 4, 2026
Good gentles, kind family, and cherished friends,
We gather this day beneath Heaven's watchful gaze to honor and celebrate the wondrous life of Susan Lynn Timberlake-Merritt: a radiant spirit whose laughter rang as brightly as the bells of a festival morn.
Born in the fair seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island, on the fifteenth day of May in the year 1956, Susan...
Carolyn Irene Frye
May 4, 2026
Middletown, RI - Carolyn I. Frye, 2026
Born in Portsmouth, RI on February 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Elsie (Watson) Perry.
Carolyn grew up in Portsmouth, RI and was a graduate of Roger's High School, class of 1961. She married the love of her life Gary R. Frye in 1972. Carolyn was a devoted...
Jose da Costa Sousa
May 4, 2026
Jose C. Sousa, age 89, of Portsmouth, passed away on 4 May 2026. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose de Melo Sousa and Maria do Rosario Costa.At 17, Jose voluntarily enlisted in the Portuguese Army and served for 10 years. During that time, he saw direct combat for nearly 3 years fighting in...
Beverly Jean Gair
May 3, 2026
Beverly Jean (Brow) Gair, 95, of 63 Bourbon Street, Portsmouth, RI died on Sunday, May 3, in Newport, RI.
She was the wife of Alexander Joseph Gair.
Born in Springfield, MA on April 30,1931, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Charles and Helen (Plass) Brow.
Mrs. Gair was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Newport. She served as a Girl...
Claire Theresa Hebert
May 2, 2026
Claire (Paquin) Hebert, a beloved member of the community known for her compassionate nature and commitment to helping others, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Atria Assisting Living in East Greenwich, RI. Born on March 20, 1941, in Pawtucket, RI, Claire was a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend.
Claire dedicated her life to helping others after...
Beverly Ann Schneider
May 2, 2026
Beverly Ann Schneider, 83, longtime resident of Middletown, RI, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag, RI after a long battle with vascular dementia.
Born in Newport and raised in MIddletown, RI, she was the only child of William Eugene O'Brien and Julia Katherine "Kay" (Leedham) O'Brien. She...
Rose Marie Roderick
May 1, 2026
Rose Marie Roderick, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and natural caregiver, passed away on May 1 at the age of 78. She was the kind of person who gave love freely and made everyone around her feel safe, cared for, and at home.Rose built her life around caring for others. She lovingly raised her grandchildren in their early years, opening...
Donna Lynn Brown
Apr 28, 2026
Donna Lynn Brown, born on January 12, 1951, in Brooklyn, NY, peacefully departed this life on April 28, 2026, at the age of 75. A cherished mother, grandmother and beloved friend, Donna's compassionate spirit touched the lives of many in her community.
She is survived by her loving children: son John Lambert (Susan), daughter Victoria Gwinn (Wendell), and son Marc Amelkin...
Louis G Virgadamo Jr.
Apr 26, 2026
Louis G Virgadamo, Jr, 88, of Portsmouth, July 17, 1937 - April 26, 2026. Another precious child of God has returned to the Kingdom of Heaven. My beloved father has returned home after his valiant battle with dementia.
Born in Boston, MA he was a lifelong Rhode Islander, living in Newport and later in Portsmouth. Louis is preceded by his beloved...
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