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Local obituaries for the Newport and Portsmouth, RI Area

Christina C. Logothets

Christina C. Logothets

Nov 13, 2021

Christina Constantine Logothets, age 52, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. "Chrissy", as she was called by family and friends, was a lifelong Newporter, devoted to her family and her Greek Orthodox faith and heritage. She was a dedicated elementary school teacher for over 25 years and worked...

Patricia A. Gall

Patricia A. Gall

Nov 13, 2021

Patricia A. Gall, 75, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 13, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Gall. Patricia was born in Norwich, CT to the late Francis and Ann (Janis) Jutkiewicz. She was raised in Montville, CT and soon found a job working for the local Chamber of Commerce. She...

William D. Wood

William D. Wood

Nov 12, 2021

William D. Wood, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on November 12, 2021, at home with his wife by his side. He was the husband of Linda (Bradbury) Wood for 24 years. He was the husband of the late Sandra M. (Freda) Wood, who passed away in 1995 after 30 years of marriage. Born in Milford, DE, he was...

Robin Denise Powell

Robin Denise Powell

Nov 10, 2021

Robin Powell, age 59, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on November 10, 2021. Robin was born in Newport, RI to Edward and Joan Angel. Robin married Christopher Powell of Middletown, RI on May 20th in 1983. Robin is survived by her husband, Christopher Powell, her parents, Edward and Joan Angel, her children, Christopher Powell (Holly), and Sara McCarthy (Nick)....

Charles Kent Woodward

Charles Kent Woodward

Nov 10, 2021

Charles Kent Woodward, age 59, of Munford, Tennessee, passed away on November 10, 2021 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Millie (Hane) Woodward. Chuck was born in Omaha, NE to Georgia (Ferneau) Woodward and the late Jay M. Woodward. He was a graduate of Omaha North High School and enlisted into the United States Marine Corps upon graduation....

Micheline Marguerite Marion

Micheline Marguerite Marion

Nov 9, 2021

Micheline Marguerite (Filippi) Marion passed away at the age of 100 on November 9, 2021 at St Clare Home in Newport RI. At her side were her daughters Christine and Sandra. Micheline was born to Raoul and Charlotte Filippi in Paris, France on April 30, 1921. Living with her parents and working as a secretary in the leather industry, she...

Mary Lou Schlip

Mary Lou Schlip

Nov 9, 2021

Middletown, RI - Mary Lou (Watson) Schlip, 83, long time resident of Portsmouth, RI entered into eternal life on November 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of 53 years of late husband, Donald P. Schlip, Sr. Mary Lou was born in Fall River, MA, the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Reid) Watson....

Beulah Ann Pettey

Beulah Ann Pettey

Nov 8, 2021

Beulah Ann (Souza) Pettey, 85, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 8,2021 at Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Newport, RI after a long courageous battle with lung cancer and dementia. Beulah was born, October 6, 1936, in Portsmouth RI to Ernest and Annie (Gomes) Borden. She grew up in Portsmouth RI and was a graduate of Rogers...

Robert Joseph Weaver

Robert Joseph Weaver

Nov 7, 2021

Robert Joseph Weaver, 77, of Newport, RI passed away on November 7, 2021, at Newport Hospital. Robert was born and raised in Newport, graduated from Rogers High School, and was a lifelong resident of the city. Robert wore many hats throughout his time with us, but surely his biggest passion was his photography. He was fortunate enough to have had...

Jacquelyn Sisson

Jacquelyn Sisson

Nov 7, 2021

Jacquelyn Sisson, 90, of Newport, passed away at home with her children by her side on November 7, 2021. Jacquelyn was daughter of the late Melvin Sanford and Dorothy (Jurgens) Haggis. Jacquelyn is preceded in death by her brother, Melvin "Butch" Sanford Jr of Tiverton, and her sister, Dorothy "Betty" E. Voogt, of Newport. Jacquelyn is survived by her children,...

Antonio Garcia Souto

Antonio Garcia Souto

Nov 6, 2021

Antonio G. Souto, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away on November 6, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Antonio was born in Faial, Azores to the late Sergio and Adelina (Garcia) doSouto. He was the husband of Maria (Medeiros) Souto for 24 years. Antonio left Portugal in the early 1960s after a catastrophic volcano followed by earthquakes devastated their home. Dreaming...

John Leo Deveau

John Leo Deveau

Nov 5, 2021

John Leo Deveau passed away on 11/5/2021 at Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills, FL surrounded by his beloved wife Susan and several family members after a brief illness. "Leo" was 92 years old. He was born in Newport, RI and spent most of his life there before traveling and living in Texas, California and Florida. "Leo" was a nurseryman...

Maurice R. Desjardins

Maurice R. Desjardins

Nov 5, 2021

It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of Maurice R. Desjardins (lovingly known as "Rene"), 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island. He passed away surrounded by his family on November 5, 2021. He was the loving husband of Dorothy M. (Ferreira) Desjardins for 72 years. Maurice was born in Fall River to the late Rene and Adrienne...

George Robert Hull

George Robert Hull

Nov 4, 2021

George R. Hull, 87, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 4, 2021. Born March 2, 1934 in Meriden, CT, to George and Mary (Crowley) Hull. He was the husband of Barbara (Perry) Hull for 64 years. George grew up spending his childhood with his grandparents in Block Island. He graduated from De...

Mildred Esther West

Mildred Esther West

Oct 31, 2021

Mildred Esther "Millie" West, 78, of Portsmouth, passed unexpectedly on October 31, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late John H. West. Born in Newport on August 28, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Gladys Gory Oakley. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1961. She worked at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUSC)...

Lisa Marie Jacome

Lisa Marie Jacome

Oct 30, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Lisa Marie Jacome announce her passing on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Her gentle heart, kindness, generosity, patience, and beautiful spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Lisa was born in Newport on August 2, 1961. She is the beloved daughter of Pauline Siebens and the late Frank Jacome. In...

Arthur Lee Reed Jr

Arthur Lee Reed Jr

Oct 28, 2021

Arthur Lee Reed Jr, 75, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on October 28, 2021 at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Mattox) Reed. Arthur was born in Chilicothe, IL, to Arthur and Edna (Embick) Reed. Arthur left home at 17, working around the Midwest and Great Plains areas as a ranch hand. He then served...

Raymond Custy

Raymond Custy

Oct 28, 2021

Raymond M. Custy, Lt. USN Retired, 97, of Portsmouth, RI, died peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his family by his side. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan A. (Sullivan) Custy. Born on August 13, 1924 in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Michael and...

Joseph R Casale

Joseph R Casale

Oct 27, 2021

Joseph (Giuseppe) Rizieri Casale, 94, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on October 27, 2021 at Atria Aquidneck Place. He was the husband of the late Norma M. (DeRentiis) Casale. Joseph was born in Providence to the late Salvatore and Celestina DiManna of San Giovanni Incarico, Italy. He grew up in the Silver Lake section of Providence and attended Providence's...

Alan Richards

Alan Richards

Oct 27, 2021

Alan Richards, 76 of Middletown has sadly made his journey up to the Spirit in the Sky on October 27, 2021. As a Middletowner his whole life, completed school, served his country for 6 years, studied accounting at Johnson & Wales before dedicating 35 years at Electric Boat. Surviving Alan's passing is his loving wife of 19 years Lori (Clements),...