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Marie Smith
Jun 21, 2021
Marie Pinto Smith May 30, 1929 - June 21, 2021 Devoted Teacher and Beach Lover On the eve of the Great Depression in the oldest house in Newport, RI, Marie Pinto Smith was born to the late Michael and Minnie (Fiero) Pinto. It was May 30, 1929. Her mother's parents, who emigrated from southern Italy and settled with their young...
Phyllis Louise Parker
Jun 20, 2021
Phyllis Louise Parker, 79, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 20, 2021, in the Royal Middletown Nursing Center. Phyllis was born on May 1, 1942, in Newport, RI to the late Samuel K. and Martha L. (Wiginton) Parker. She was educated in the Newport school system and a graduate of Rogers High School. She...
Walter H. Smothers
Jun 19, 2021
Walter Holland Smothers, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Walter was born in Bermuda to the late Norman Huggins Butterfield and Edith Burgess (Truesdale). Walter was the husband of Cynthia L. Perkins Smothers for 34 years. Walter is survived by his wife Cynthia L. Smothers, daughter Deona N. Dean (Lambert), sisters Lois Astwood, Suzette Butterfield,...
Robert Arthur Gentry
Jun 18, 2021
Robert A. Gentry (Bob), age 74, left this earth for Heaven at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Newport, RI on June 18, 2021. He had a severe stroke in November 2007 which forced him to retire at that time and be at home and, after a time, he became totally bedridden. He would have loved to stay...
Mildred Karen Jameson
Jun 17, 2021
M. Karen Jameson, age 70, of Newport, RI, died peacefully in her sleep on June 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA, after a courageous 22-year battle with granulosa ovarian cancer. Born on March 12, 1951, she grew up in West Springfield, MA, the oldest of four children of Carl and Jean Jacobson....
Kenneth Albano Simas
Jun 13, 2021
Kenneth Simas, age 76, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on June 13, 2021. He was a beloved and devoted husband and father. Kenneth was born in Newport, RI to the late Albano Simas and Lillian Ferris, and his step-mother, Alice Pasqueale. He enjoyed a thriving career in diesel automotive and communications, notably working for AT&T, Murphy's Marina, and Viking...
Adrian "George" Ringer
Jun 13, 2021
Dr. Adrian "George" Ringer, age 86, of Newport, Rhode Island, formerly of Paget, Bermuda, passed away on June 13, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Oatway) Ringer. George was born in Slough, England to the late George Kenneth and Kathleen Gertrude (Ripley) Ringer. He was educated at the University of Birmingham and later in Liverpool. He was granted...
Loretta M. Granger
Jun 11, 2021
Loretta M. Granger, 58, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on June 11, 2021. Loretta was born on April 1, 1963, in Newport, RI, to Robert N. and the late Marlene (Backus) Quarry. She graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI in 1981. Subsequently, much of her work involved looking out for the safety of others. Her final...
Manuel G. Moitoza, Iii
Jun 9, 2021
Manuel G. Moitoza, III, age 83, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 9, 2021. Manuel was born in Newport, RI to the late Manuel and Esther (Rose) Moitoza Daniels. As a young man, Manuel joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany as a member of the Paratroopers. During his time in Germany, he met and later...
Richard A. Peckham
Jun 9, 2021
Richard A. Peckham, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on June 9, 2021. Richard was born in Fall River, MA to the late Richard and Marjorie (Hall) Peckham of Portsmouth. Richard was the husband to the late Lieselotte Peckham. Richard was a carpenter for local contractors. He also built houses to rent for himself. He was a lover of all...
Joseph P. Cabral
Jun 9, 2021
Joseph P. Cabral, 61, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away in the Grand Islander Nursing Home on June 9, 2021. Joseph was born in Newport, RI to Mariano and Annie (Ferraro) Cabral. Joseph worked at Dunkin Donuts as a baker. He also worked locally as a carpenter for many years. Outside of work he was a motorcycle enthusiast, he especially...
Sharon Botelho
Jun 9, 2021
Sharon Botelho, age 56, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on June 9, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Newport, RI to Manuel and the late Mary (White) Botelho. Sharon is survived by her father, Manuel Botelho, her sister, Karen Botelho and will also be missed by several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded...
Donald Howard Driskell
Jun 6, 2021
Donald Driskell, 87, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on June 6, 2021, at Blue Hills Nursing Home, in Stoughton, MA. Donald was born, December 6, 1933, in Boston, MA to Howard Driskell and Florence (Bighie) Driskell. Donald was to was married to Dolores (Faria) Driskell for 49 years. Donald is survived by his wife Dolores, and children; Sharon, Lynette,...
Anna Maria Desousa
Jun 5, 2021
Anna M. DeSousa, 63, of Portsmouth, passed away at home with her family by her side on June 5, 2021. Anna was born in Faial, Açores, to the late Henrique and Anna (Faria) Moitoso. She immigrated to the US in 1969 with her parents and siblings. She grew up and lived in RI, until she retired from the Seamen's Church...
Ernest Anthony Vandeusen
Jun 5, 2021
Ernest A. VanDeusen, age 68 of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 5, 2021. Ernie was born in Newport, Rhode Island to his late parents Ernest D. and Mary Rose (Silvia) VanDeusen on May 21, 1953. Ernie spent his adult life raising awareness and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. He is survived by his children Shane B. VanDeusen...
John Peter Sawicki
Jun 1, 2021
A man about town, bon vivant, artist and interior designer, gourmet cook and friend to many Newporters, John Peter Sawicki passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 after a long battle with leukemia. Born in Bronx, NY and raised in Whitestone, NY, he was a graduate of Parson School of Design where he majored in Fashion Design. John's life was...
Francis Xavier MendonçA
Jun 1, 2021
Francis X. Mendonça, 81, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 1, 2021. He was born in Newport, RI to the late Frank and Inez (Carreiro) Mendonça and was the husband of Ellie (Amaral) Mendonça for 63 years. Francis was a pipefitter and serviceman for the Providence Gas Company from which he retired after more than 35 years of service....
Lisa V. Sullivan-Grosskurth
Jun 1, 2021
Lisa Vaughn Sullivan-Grosskurth, 59, of Newport passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday June 1, 2021. Born in Hartford, CT on February 25, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Mary E. "Sis" (Quinn) Sullivan. In 1968 the family returned to Newport where Lisa attended Jesus Saviour School and graduated from Our Lady of Fatima High School...
William Neill Coffey
May 31, 2021
William Neill Coffey, age 43, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 31, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born in Newport, RI on June 21, 1977, he was the only son of Neill Freeman and Diane Carmody Coffey. After graduating from Middletown High School in 1996, Billy proudly worked alongside his father for the family business, Coffey's Citgo. Always...
Michelle Ann Pico
May 31, 2021
Michelle Ann (Spencer) Pico, 53, of Newport, passed away at home on Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Linda (Spencer) Pico and Godofredo "Fred" Pico of Tiverton. Michelle lived her life through the lens of her heart, giving more than she had and showering her friends and family with unconditional love. Her laughter swept...
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