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James R Folliard
Jul 14, 2022
James R Folliard, age 78, of Portsmouth, passed away on July 14, 2022 at Newport Hospital. James was born in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph and Christine (McNiff) Folliard. He graduated from BC High School in Boston, then continued his studies at Providence College where he earned a BA in Political Science and a Masters in History. He furthered his studies...
Dr. Craig A. Harris, Md
Jul 13, 2022
Craig Alan Harris, MD, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Cumberland, RI, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. His family at his side, he transitioned in peace, with the dignity and grace that characterized his whole life. Craig is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judith (Holden) Harris; his children, Holly A. Harris, of Naperville IL; Jonathan H....
Janet Louise Toole
Jul 13, 2022
Janet L. Toole (Petitt), age 80, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert and Doris (Armstrong) Petitt. Janet married Kenneth R. Toole of Cranston, RI on September 1, 1962, in Haddonfield, NJ. They settled in Staatsburg, NY where they raised their...
Vera Jeanne Allen
Jul 13, 2022
A shooting star joins the heavens: Vera Jeanne (Larson) Allen, 94, of Middletown, passed peacefully on July 13, 2022 in the John Clarke Nursing Home. Born on September 26, 1927 in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Edward A. and Annie V. (Albro) Larson. Raised in part by her Norwegian grandmother, she continued to repeat "Jeg elsker...
Janice Silvia
Jul 13, 2022
Janice A. (Breen) Silvia, 77, affectionately known to those that loved her as Granny Janny (GJ) of Mail Coach Rd, Portsmouth passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 after a brave14-month battle with Glioblastoma (brain cancer). She was the wife of the late Antone J. Silvia. Jan was born in Newport, RI on...
Gloria Jean Griffin
Jul 13, 2022
Gloria jean Griffin 79, of Newport Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on July 13,2022. Gloria was born on May 26,1943, in Newport, RI, to the late Lillian and James Griffin. Gloria enjoyed painting and writing poems. She was a Newporter her entire life and was friends to many. Gloria is survived by her daughter Kim Walker of Middletown, granddaughter Shayla...
Linda Jackman Watts
Jul 12, 2022
Mrs. Linda Watts, age 84, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on July 12, 2022. Linda was born in Glen Ridge, NJ to David and Jessie Jackman on October 14, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Jessie Jackman and her brother -in-law, Erwin H. Leiphart III Linda is survived by her husband of 63 years,...
James Randolph Mann
Jul 12, 2022
James Randolph Mann, 52, of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away on July 12, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. James was born in Plainfield, NJ, to Jerry Mann and the late Kirsten (Albro) Mann. James received his Associate Degree in Communications from the Community College of Rhode Island. He worked in banking in Warwick. He was a member of Conquerors for Christ...
Andrew Samuel Tsimortos
Jul 12, 2022
Andrew S. Tsimortos, age 90, of Newport, RI, passed away on July 12, 2022 at his home. He was the husband of Anne Marie (Lus) Tsimortos for the last 69 years. Andrew was born in Woonsocket, RI to the late Samuel and Garefalea (Demitrakakis) Tsimortos. He served four years in the US Army and was stationed in France, where he...
Eugene Joseph Love
Jul 11, 2022
Eugene Love, age 77, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on July 11, 2022 at home. Eugene was born in Boston, MA on February 19, 1945. He was the son of the late Eugene and Georgina (Burhough) Love.Eugene is survived by his wife Annette (Buonanno) Love. He also leaves a daughter Lisa Bettencourt of Portsmouth, RI. The Love family relocated...
Joseph A. Coupal Ii
Jul 11, 2022
Joseph A. Coupal II, 87, of Middletown, RI, passed away on July 11, 2022, at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Emma J. (Corey) Coupal. Joseph was born in Detroit, MI, to the late Joseph A Coupal I and Louise R Coupal. Joseph honorably served in the U.S. Navy for 8 years. He was a member of St. Lucy's...
Anne 'Nancy' Chaves
Jul 8, 2022
Anne "Nancy" Chaves, age 85, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on July 8, 2022 at the Holiday Retirement Center in Manville, RI. She was the wife of the late James V. Chaves. Anne was born in Fall River, MA to the late Orvin and Veronica (Fanning) Mosher. Nancy, as she was known by family and friends, graduated from St. Catherine's...
Mary Ann Kesson
Jul 7, 2022
MaryAnn Kesson also known as Num or M.A., 66, of Bristol, RI died unexpectedly at home on July 7, 2022. MaryAnn was born in Newport, RI, to Charles and Ann (Butler) Kesson. She graduated from Portsmouth High School and attended the University of Maine at Farmington for her undergraduate degree. MaryAnn was an amazing woman, who worked as a paralegal...
Charles Morgera
Jul 7, 2022
Mr. Charles Morgera, age 86, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on July 7, 2022. Charles was born in Newport, RI to Sylvester and Gertrude Morgera. Charles served honorably in the United States Air Force for 23 years. He deployed to the Asian Pacific theatre three times during the Vietnam War. Duty, Honor, Country was the code he lived by....
Robert L. Thorpe
Jul 7, 2022
Robert L. Thorpe, age 70, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2022 at home. He was the husband of Maureen (Fitzpatrick) Thorpe. Bob was born in Attleboro, MA to Frederick and Dorothy (Johnson) Thorpe. He graduated from Bishop Feehan High School in 1970 as a star athlete in football, basketball, and track and was inducted into the...
Barbara V. Hull
Jul 6, 2022
Barbara V. Hull Barbara V. Hull, 87, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 6, 2022. Born December 3, 1934 in Portsmouth, RI, to Manuel and Rose Perry. She was the wife of the late George R. Hull for 64 years. Barbara grew up in Portsmouth, RI. She graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1952....
Horace M Gomez
Jul 5, 2022
Mr. Horace "Monty" Gomez, age 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on July 5, 2022. Monty was born in Venice, CA to Felix and Juanita (Montoya) Gomez. After being honorably discharged from the Navy in 1962, he worked for Ford Instrument Company, then Raytheon in Middletown until his retirement in 1992. Monty was a communicant of St. Peter's Lutheran...
Joyce Ann Westcott
Jul 5, 2022
Joyce Ann (Clark) Westcott, 91, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on July 5, 2022, at The Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare, in Bristol surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born January 6, 1931, in Rockland, MA to the late George and Agnes (Morey) Clark. She grew up in Island Park where she enjoyed participating in the...
Joan F. Glasheen
Jul 4, 2022
Joan Frances Glasheen, age 83, died peacefully on July 4, 2022, at St. Clare Home in Newport, RI. She was born on March 9, 1939, to Leo and Viola (Epstein) Glasheen in Providence, RI. Joan graduated from Burrillville High School and Newport Hospital School of Nursing. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Salve Regina College (now...
Jamie Georgette Owens
Jul 4, 2022
Jamie Georgette Owens, 57, of Newport, RI, passed away in Newport Hospital on July 4, 2022. Jamie was born in Newport, to Judith Owens and the late Milton Friedman. She grew up in the Fifth Ward on Clinton Street. She enjoyed spending time at King's Park and Fort Adams, she was definitely a "beach bum," and a talented one at...
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