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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...
Donald F Jursek
Sep 21, 2022
Donald F. Jursek, 65, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Janson) Jursek. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Lark Jursek and Ruth (Jepsen) Frey. Donald leaves his wife Jacqui Jursek of Newport and their sons Alexander Jursek of Newport and Wesley Jursek of Newport, as well as...
Dennis Keith Evans
Sep 20, 2022
Having succumbed to a multitude of illnesses, Dennis passed away at Newport Hospital on September 20, 2022. He was one of eight children of the late Marie V (Holland) Evans of Newport, and the late Chief Fred Evans, USN, (Ret.) Mobile, AL. Dennis was a graduate of Rogers High School. In 1982, he received his BS degree in Journalism from...
Bmc Oscar Albert Nore Jr., Usn, (Ret.)
Sep 18, 2022
BMC Oscar Albert Nore Jr., USN, (Ret.) 97, of Middletown, R.I., passed away on September 18, 2022, in Newport Hospital. He served 31 yrs. in the Navy and retired in 1977. He was the husband of Dolores V. (Regan) Nore for 47 yrs. Oscar was born in Johnstown, Pa. to the late Oscar and Mary (Ashcroft) Nore. He was survived...
Robert Oliver Collum
Sep 17, 2022
Robert Oliver Collum, age 72, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 17, 2022, at Hope Hospice Inpatient Center after a 10 month battle with Liver Cancer. He was the husband of Diane (Alves) Collum. Bob was born in Newport on April 6,1950 to Oliver and Carol (Wood) Collum. He Met his wife Diane while working as a Security...
Restcom Elwood Peabody Jr.
Sep 16, 2022
Restcom Elwood Peabody Jr., 91, of Middletown, passed away on September 16, 2022, in Blenheim-Newport. He was the husband of the late Merah (Pratt) Peabody, the true love of his life, he lived for her until the day he passed. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Restcom Elwood Peabody Sr. and Margarite (Beebe) Peabody. The Peabody...
Robert Saxton Smith
Sep 13, 2022
Robert Saxton Smith, age 91, passed away at Newport Hospital on the morning of Tuesday, September 13. Miriam, his beloved wife and lifelong partner of 66 years was by his side when he passed. Robert is also survived by his children, Mark Smith of Portsmouth Rhode Island and wife Judy, Jonathan Smith of Washington Crossing Pennsylvania and wife Joanne; Grandchildren...
Carol Ann Gaines
Sep 9, 2022
Carol Ann Gaines, 55, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2022. Carol Ann graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Carol Ann worked for over 30 years for various companies in Rhode Island including Fleet Bank, Bank of America, Citizens Bank, and FM Global. Carol Ann is survived by husband Albert...
Alexander Walter Bobiak
Sep 9, 2022
On September 9, 2022, Alexander Walter Bobiak, loving father of two daughters, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 66. Alex was born on January 24, 1956, to Roman and Iwanna Bobiak in Toronto, Canada. Alex is survived by his two beloved daughters, Camille Irene Bobiak Serio and Ariana Elizabeth Bobiak, and his sister and brother-in-law, Anna...
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