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Margaret Ann Moniz
Jun 10, 2022
Margaret Ann Moniz, age 75, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on June 10, 2022 at home. She was born in Newport to the late John and Irene (Pacheco) Moniz. Margaret graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1966. During her attendance there, she designed a school seal that featured the Patriot mascot. Margaret lived in Portsmouth all her life and...
Deborah Sweat
Jun 7, 2022
Mrs. Deborah Sweat, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Mark Sweat for the past 47 years. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Ruth (Mallowitz) Leonard. Debbie attended Rogers High School and completed her GED. She worked as a clerk...
Dr. Peter Jeffrey Kosseff
Jun 7, 2022
Dr. Peter Jeffrey Kosseff of Newport, Rhode Island passed away at home on June 7, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. He approached his fight against cancer with the same fortitude he applied to all aspects of his life. Throughout this time, the dedicated support of his family and steadfast friends was greatly appreciated. Peter was born on January...
Lawrence A. Harrop
Jun 6, 2022
Lawrence A. Harrop, 73, of Newport, passed away at home Monday, June 6, 2022. He was the husband of Katherine (Virion) Harrop. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late James A. Harrop Sr. and Dorothy (Culver) Harrop. Lawrence was a graduate of New Bedford Ma. vocational high school and New England Institute of Technology. He...
Randolph Stewart
Jun 6, 2022
Randolph "Randy" Stewart Jr., of Newport, RI, passed away at home from complication relating to Chronic pneumonia. Randy was born on March 26, 1950, in Newport, RI. He attended Rogers High School, where he played basketball, and graduated in 1970. He was also part of the King Boy Basketball Team at the MLK recreation center. Randy continued his education at...
Edna A Parker
Jun 5, 2022
EDNA ANDREA PARKER (nee Mulvihill) - died on June 5, 2022 in Providence. Born April 25, 1928 in Orange, New Jersey to the late John Mulvihill and Louise Ebele Mulvihill. She was the youngest of 5 children, and predeceased by her siblings Muriel, Raymond, Walter (Bud), and Lawrence. Edna graduated from Orange High School Class of 1946 and went on...
Annie L Busse
Jun 5, 2022
Annie L Busse, age 97, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 5, 2022 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late George C. Busse. Annie was born in Jamestown, RI to the late Antone and Rufina (Rose) Vieira. She grew up in Jamestown and began her career as an aid at Newport Hospital, but she found...
Lisa Guillemette
Jun 5, 2022
TIVERTON, RI - Lisa (Dennis) Guillemette, 54, of Tiverton, passed away at home with her family on June 5, 2022 after courageously battling health challenges. She was the beloved wife of Jerry Guillemette. Born and raised on Aquidneck Island, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sheila Dennis. Lisa attended Middletown, RI public schools and was a 1986...
Amy Elizabeth Mclaughlin
Jun 4, 2022
Amy Elizabeth McLaughlin, 39, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2022, after a long illness. Amy was born in Houston, TX, to Paul and Jill (Wagner) McLaughlin. She grew up in Andover, MA, and was a graduate of Andover High School. Amy competed nationally in dance competitions, earning...
James F. Gizzi
Jun 4, 2022
James F. Gizzi, 74, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 4, 2022, in Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Michele (Lynch) Gizzi. James was born in Newport, to the late James F. and Victoria (DeSantis) Gizzi. He grew up in Newport and graduated from Rogers High School in 1966. He went on to graduate from Roger Williams...
Agnes "Aggie" Ann Michael
Jun 3, 2022
Agnes "Aggie" Michael, 89, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Charles Michael whom she was married to for 60 wonderful years. Born at her family farm home in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Virginia Botelho. Aggie was a graduate...
Henry George Lopes
Jun 2, 2022
Henry George Lopes, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. Henry was born in Newport, RI to the late George and Emily (Escobar) Lopes of Rocky Brook Farm in Middletown. He was the proud and loving husband of Mary (Botelho) Lopes for 63 remarkable years. Henry graduated from De...
Captain Dick Alexander, Usn (Ret)
Jun 1, 2022
On June 1, 2022, Captain Richard Griffiss Alexander, U. S. Navy (Retired), slipped his mooring and peacefully crossed the bar, surrounded by his family. He was 99, just two months shy of 100. Richard, or Dick as he was known to so many, was married to the love of his life, Hope Hodgman Powel, for 72 years until her death...
David A Tenney
Jun 1, 2022
David Allan Tenney, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on June 1, 2022, in St. Johns, FL. He was born on July 16, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, the third child of the late Harry & Lida (Baldrige) Tenney. He spent most of his childhood in Westfield, NJ with his older brothers, Harry Jr. & Edwin, and younger sister Barbara....
Maris Humphreys
May 31, 2022
Mrs. Maris S. Humphreys, age 79, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on May 31, 2022. Maris was born in Hartford, CT to Beatrice and Frederick Swan. Maris married Keith Cordell Humphreys of Middleboro, MA, on July 15, 1967, in North Canton, CT. Maris loved history, books, music, dance and the natural world. She was in her element when she...
Patricia Anne Bowen
May 30, 2022
Patricia Anne Bowen, 80, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Patricia was born on August 19, 1941 in Derry, New Hampshire. Patricia was a very kind woman and loved her family. She had the sweetest laugh and could brighten up the whole room. Patricia was very strong, raised 7 children all on her own. She would do anything for...
Thomas A. Dyman
May 30, 2022
Thomas A. Dyman, 80, of Newport, RI, passed away on May 30, 2022, in the John Clarke Nursing Center, surrounded by family and his devoted wife. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Peters) Dyman for 58 years. Thomas was born in Newport, to the late John and Catherine (Kolassa) Dyman. He grew up in Newport, and graduated Summa Cum...
James Patrick Hartley
May 30, 2022
James Patrick Hartley, 77, of Little Compton, RI passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 after spending his last five days surrounded by family and friends. Born in Chelsea, MA, he was the son of the late James Patrick Hartley and Anne Marie (Hurley) Hartley. Jamie, as he was widely known, was the older brother of Patsy and Noreen. His...
Raye L. H. Fucito
May 30, 2022
Raye L. H. Fucito, at 71 years old residing in Middletown, RI, after battling cancer for nearly two years has passed peacefully on May 30th, 2022. Raye was born in Glen Cove, New York, on October 6th, 1950, to Raymond C. Hansen and Millicent O'Toole Hansen. She grew up with her brother, Karl A. Hansen. She graduated from North Shore...
Roy H. Smith
May 30, 2022
Roy Smith, age 91, of Forest Farm Assisted Living Facility, Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 30, 2022, with his family by his side. Roy was born in Newport, RI to the late Elizabeth and Roy H. Smith. He was the loving husband of Carol Garrison Smith for seventy years. Roy graduated from Rogers High School in 1949 and...
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