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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...
Robert C Kestler
Apr 25, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert C. Kestler, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, who left us too soon on April 25, 2026 at the age of 61. Born on August 14, 1964, Robert lived a life defined by love of family, loyal friendship, faith, and dedicated service.
Bob dedicated 20 years to the Portsmouth...
John Baptista Cohen
Apr 22, 2026
John Baptista Cohen of Bristol, RI died on April 22, 2026. He is survived by his son Victor D. Cohen, daughter-in-law Nichole Cohen, and grandson Ethan Cohen.
Brigid M. Walsh
Apr 21, 2026
Brigid M. Walsh of Portsmouth, RI, departed this life on April 21, 2026, at the age of 80. Brigid was born on July 21,1945, in Ireland and came to the United States at the age of 23. She was the youngest of eleven children and, true to her Irish heritage, embodied a unique blend of toughness and kindness. Brigid was...
Dr. Sarah C. O'Dowd
Apr 20, 2026
Dr. Sarah O'Dowd, 91, of the Rhode Island communities of Newport, Barrington and Riverside, passed away peacefully at St. Clare-Newport, on April 20, 2026. She was one day past her 91st birthday.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1935, Sarah was the daughter of Schuyler and Lucille Christian. She spent her formative youth in Decatur, Georgia, alongside her beloved sisters Nancy...
Eva Betty Lopes
Apr 20, 2026
Eva "Betty" (Mello) Lopes, 94, of Portsmouth, died at home surrounded by her loving family, on April 20, 2026. Born in Newport, RI on August 21, 1931, to the late Manuel T. and Eva B. (Perry) Mello, she was the devoted wife, for 41 years, of the late Edward T. Lopes, who passed away in 2002. Betty graduated from Rogers...
Carolyn Lois Turner
Apr 19, 2026
Carolyn Lois Turner, 91, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 15, 1934, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Harold Hallam Turner, Sr., and Lillian Elizabeth Alsop Mowbray Turner.
Carolyn was raised in Fall River and Tiverton, and she was a 1952 graduate...
Stanley E. Raymond
Apr 18, 2026
Stanley "Stan" Eugene Raymond, 74, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, in Bristol, Rhode Island, surrounded by his loving family.
Stan was born on December 17, 1951, in Pittsburg, California, and lived a life defined by hard work, wit, and a deep devotion to his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a submariner before...
Lawrence C. Liptak Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Lawrence C. Liptak, 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine (O'Neill) Liptak.
Born in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 28, 1933, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Jordan) Liptak.
Larry was a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, growing up in Newport and residing in...
Sandra Correia
Apr 17, 2026
Sandra Rose (Makeever) Correia, 72 of Naples, Florida, passed away on April 17, 2026. Born to Rose Ann (Nunes) Makeever and Harold D. Makeever Sr and raised in Middletown, RI, she lived a life full of love, humor, and dedication to family and friends.
Sandy was a graduate of Middletown High School and proudly worked as a Unit Secretary at Newport...
Ralph A Guerriero Jr.
Apr 17, 2026
Ralph Alfonse Guerriero, Jr., 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 17, 2026, with his life partner, Linda Looker, by his side.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Ralph and Yolanda (Aquilino) Guerriero. Ralph began his career in banking before joining the family business, Swan Finishing Co., Inc.,...
Nancy D. Palmieri
Apr 16, 2026
Although she was so strong in life as to seem indestructible, Nancy Dana Palmieri passed away peacefully at home on the morning of April 16, 2026, at age 91, with her husband John by her side.
Nancy Cooney was born in Newton, Massachusetts on August 18, 1934, arriving ahead of her twin brother, Robbie, and a few years after siblings...
Albert Roach
Apr 16, 2026
With deep sadness-and more than a few smiles as we remember him-we announce the unexpected passing of Albert T. Roach III on the morning of April 16, 2026, at the age of 61. A cherished son, brother, and friend to many, he leaves behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and unforgettable moments.Known lovingly as "TR" to his family and "Al,"...
Michael Jay Rodrigues
Apr 14, 2026
Our beloved Michael Jay Rodrigues, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026. Our family is heartbroken and Jay was a wonderful man who would help anyone in need. He was very loving and caring, and he had a special place in his heart for cats without homes, always making sure they were fed and cared for.Jay retired after...
William Joseph Sears
Apr 11, 2026
William J Sears, 70, formerly of Middletown, passed away, Saturday, April 11, 2026, after a lengthy illness at Zambarano Hospital/Eleanor Slater Unit, Burrillville.
Born March 3, 1956 in Newport, son of the late William F Sears and Virginia DeBairos Sears. He was educated in Middletown schools and was a 1974 graduate of Middletown High School/Middletown. He was employed by Stop...
Raymond George Simon
Apr 9, 2026
Raymond G. Simon, Sr., 88, of Yarmouth Port, MA, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on April 9th 2026. Ray, known fondly as Jid by his grandchildren, is survived by his wife Irene, and their three children, Suzette (Shawn) Bennett of Middletown, RI, Raymond Simon II of South Hadley, MA, and Cynthia Simon (Dr. Joseph Staples) of Gorham,...
Russell Brian Straka
Apr 9, 2026
Russell B. Straka, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly, on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy that cannot be found in accolades, but can be felt when fishing on calm waters.
Russell was born on February 15, 1963, in Newport, Rhode Island to...
Bruce McAskill
Apr 4, 2026
Bruce A. McAskill, 77, of the Fairfield Harbor community, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Born on August 13, 1948, in Newport, Rhode Island, Bruce was the son of the late Francis R. McAskill and Joan M. Park. A man of honor, dedication, and service, he devoted 24 years of his life to protecting and...
Barbara C Risso
Apr 3, 2026
Barbara Cerra Risso, born on July 8, 1939, in Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.Barbara was predeceased by her husband Thomas E. Risso, sister Gloria Albro, and brother Joseph Medeiros.She will be greatly missed by her son John Liptak and his wife Elizabeth of Portsmouth, her daughter...
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