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Joanne Donnelly Maher
Jul 25, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Joanne Donnelly Maher announces her passing on Sunday, July 25, on her beloved Cape Cod where she spent summers from her longtime home of Bristol, RI. She will be missed deeply by her children Michelle, Shannon and Patrick, their spouses and her grandchildren, and by all those who she touched in...
Susan Christie
Jul 24, 2021
Longtime Newport resident, Susan Christie, passed away due to natural causes on July 24, 2021, flying off to join her beloved son, Shawn Bowcutt. Susan was a sailor, adventurer, and spiritual seeker who had the courage to live life on her own terms. She loved nature, the ocean, and had many travels meeting new friends everywhere she went. Her sweet...
Rayfield Drowne Jr.
Jul 24, 2021
Drowne, Rayfield (Ray) Jr. passed on July 24, 2021. He's survived by his wife of 65 years, Marie C. Drowne. His two daughters Antoinette M. Gomez, Cindy Morgan, Son-in-law Richard P. Morgan, of Portsmouth, Son, Rayfield M. Drowne and Daughter-in-law Elena Y. Drowne of Richmond, Va., his grandchildren; Jeffrey Gomez of Fall River, Mass., Carla Rich of Cranston, Kyle Rich,of...
Philip A Smith
Jul 22, 2021
Rising from the orange groves of the Southern California foothills, Philip A. Smith would go on to a successful 27-year career in the U.S. Navy, become a contented family man and eventually enjoy long and productive golden years. He was born Aug. 16, 1941, at Queen of Angels hospital in Los Angeles to William A. Smith and Vivian A. (Chambers)...
Mary Ann Gamer
Jul 18, 2021
Mary Ann (Dias) Gamer, 83, of Middletown passed away on Sunday, July 18th. Born on July 8, 1938 in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (DeCosta) Dias. She was the wife of the late Edward Gamer. Mary Ann was a graduate of St Catherine's Academy in 1956. She was a devoted communicant of Jesus...
Gloria M. Mello
Jul 18, 2021
Gloria M. (Lapointe) Cormier Mello, 92, formerly of Newport, RI, died on July 18, 2021, at Saint Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. She was the former wife of the late Paul M. Cormier and the widow of the late Frank J. Mello. Born in Worcester, MA on March 11, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred H. and...
Rita Ann Sullivan
Jul 18, 2021
Rita (Rolando) Sullivan, 90, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on July 18, 2021 at Grand Islander Nursing Home. Rita was born October 25, 1930, in Newport to Camillo Rolando and Anna Marguerite (Conti) Rolando. Rita worked in Medical Records at Newport Hospital for many years. She was very active in the St. Lucy's community, teaching RCIA for over 30...
Carson James Eaton
Jul 17, 2021
Carson James Eaton, beloved son of Julia L. Perry and Brandon T. Eaton, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2021. Carson was born in Wakefield, RI on February 26th, 2020, at South County Hospital. Carson was a healthy, happy baby boy who was deeply loved by his family and all who met him. Carson was a real...
Thomas Edward Ewens
Jul 16, 2021
Thomas Edward (Tom) Ewens, age 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away on July 16, 2021, surrounded by his family at home. Tom is survived by his wife of 51 years Ellen Cowey Ewens, his children Lara Montecalvo and her husband Craig of Barrington, RI, Anne Gantt and her husband Soren of Montréal, Canada, Damian Ewens and his wife Stephanie Alvarez...
Dorothy A. Richardson
Jul 14, 2021
Dorothy A. Richardson (Dickinson) of Portsmouth, formerly of Jamestown, passed away surrounded by her family on July 14, 2021. She was the wife of the late G. Leroy Richardson of Portsmouth and the daughter of the late Bert A. Dickinson and Dorothy R. Dickinson (Woodson) of Jamestown. She is survived by a son Leroy M. Richardson (Naomi Richardson) of Jamestown...
Mildred Guya Madayag
Jul 10, 2021
Mildred G. Madayag passed away on July 10 2021, at the age of 71 in Newport RI. She was a Graduate of DE OCAMPO MEMORIAL COLLEGE in 1972. She was a caregiver and will be missed by her patients and her husband. Mildred is survived by her husband Rudy Madayag and her sister Fely G Cardino. Calling hours will be...
John Johnson
Jul 9, 2021
John Johnson, Jr., 92, of Tiverton, RI and formerly Windsor, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 9, 2021. Born in Concord, Mass. to Swedish immigrant parents, he is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan Johnson; a brother Roy Johnson, of Grafton, Mass.; his three daughters, Wendy deLeon (Edward) of Granby, Conn., Pamela Northrop (Scott) of Pocasset, Mass., Cynthia...
Ronald R. Fatulli
Jul 5, 2021
Ronald R. Fatulli, age 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his beloved wife, Mary Ellen (LaPierre) Fatulli and his devoted, loving daughter, Janet L. Fatulli. Ronnie and Mary Ellen were happily married for 56 years. Ronnie was born and raised in New Bedford, MA to the late Raymond and Jennie (Salvati)...
Billie Dietz
Jul 4, 2021
Billie Dietz, 91, of Middletown, RI and previously for 60-years in Portsmouth, RI, passed away on July 4, 2021. Billie was born in Glen Hope, PA to his late parents Amil Dietz and Hazel (Campbell) Dietz. Billie was the husband of Barbara (Green) Dietz for 68-years. Billie grew up in Newport, PA and upon graduation from the Newport, PA High...
Laura B. Santos
Jul 3, 2021
Laura B. Santos, 106, formerly of 2 Pennacook St., Newport, R.I. died peacefully on Saturday, 3 July at St Clare Home, Newport, RI. Born on April 27, 1915, she was wife of the late Alfred J. Santos. Laura was the daughter of the late John James Hagan, Jr. and Mary Ellen (Mullarkey) Hagan of Ireland. She was pre-deceased by her...
E. Jane Wood
Jun 28, 2021
E. Jane (Condry) Wood, 82, of Fernandina Beach, Florida, passed away on June 28, 2021. She was the wife of the late Cecil B. Wood. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late James and Janet (Hart) Condry. Jane was the manager for the Navy Exchange Package Store on the Newport Base and a buyer for J.C....
Thomas C Jones
Jun 27, 2021
Thomas C. Jones of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Susan and daughter Julia, both of Portsmouth, RI and his son Nicholas of Fall River, MA. He is also survived by his brother Kenneth Jones, sister-in-law Barbara, both of Tuscon, AZ, his...
Amelia Ferreira
Jun 26, 2021
Amelia "Che Che" (Amado) Ferreira, 98, of Newport died on Saturday June 26, 2021. Born on April 30, 1923 in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Leopoldo Barboza Amado and Candida (Monteiro) Amado. She was the wife of the late Richard Marsden who was killed in WWII. She was also the wife of the late Frank Ferreira...
John P. Warner
Jun 24, 2021
John P. 'Jack' Warner, age 78, of Tiverton, RI, formerly of Madeline Drive, Newport, passed away on June 24, 2021 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Born in Newport, December 13, 1942, Jack was the son of late George T. and Lillian (Norlin) Warner. Jack is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judith (Vendituoli) Warner, their daughter Dena...
Edith Lynnette Albert
Jun 23, 2021
Edith Lynnette Albert, nee Bolton passed away peacefully in her sleep June 23rd in a local hospital. Born August 22, 1932 in New London, CT to Harold Bolton, Sr. and Marion Burdick, Edith was the eldest of four children. She married Joseph John Albert on April 24, 1954, becoming step-mother to three children. Their union was subsequently blessed with four...
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