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Dawn Garcia
Jan 18, 2025
Dawn M. (Conklin) Garcia, 65, of Newport, RI, wife of Victor Garcia, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Born in Bridgehampton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Nancy (Hand) Conklin.
Besides her husband of 35 years, she leaves her children, Caprice Lynch, Alicia Conklin, Brandon King, Caitlyn King, Justin Garcia and Kristin Garcia. Dawn also...
Eric Thomas Lexow
Jan 15, 2025
Eric Thomas Lexow passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Eric was born in New York City in 1934, and moved to Darien in the late '30s. He attended St. Lukes School and King School and went on to join the Navy, serving during the Korean War. He earned undergrad and graduate degrees from Springfield College. He embarked on his...
Clifford Weida
Jan 15, 2025
Clifford David Weida, Jr. 47, of Tempe, AZ, a beloved son, father, brother, and accomplished professional, passed away on January 15, 2025. He will forever be in our hearts.
Born in Newport, RI on September 1, 1977, he was the son of Clifford D. (Jean Collum) Weida of Middletown, RI and Sandra (Marley) Adams of Wolfeboro, NH, and stepson of Steven...
Marea Lewis
Jan 15, 2025
Marea Elena Lewis was born on November 14, 1949, in Newport, RI, to Olga and Vios Lewis of 7 Princeton Street. Marea loved her hometown and never wanted to live anywhere but "on the island." As years went on, she became a comprehensive source of information for all things relating to Newport and was always eager to share her knowledge...
Dom Paschal Scotti, OSB
Jan 15, 2025
Fr. Paschal Scotti, monk of Portsmouth Abbey, passed away on January 15, 2025, Feast of Saints Maurus and Placid, while praying the Divine Office with his community in the Church of St. Gregory the Great.
Patrick Scotti was born on September 22, 1961 in Long Branch, New Jersey to Patrick and Rose (Bonanno) Scotti. Preceded in death by his parents, he...
William Parent
Jan 14, 2025
William F. Parent, 74, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by family and friends after a ten-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Born in Lewiston, ME on June 3, 1950, Bill was the son of Robert and Anna (Bendtsen) Parent.
After graduating from Lewiston High School, he went on to college at Tufts University, earning a Bachelor's Degree...
Humberto Munoz Franco
Jan 14, 2025
Humberto Rolando Munoz Franco, de 38 años de edad, residente de Newport, RI, falleció el 16 de enero de 2025 rodeado de su familia y amigos. Humberto nació en San Guayaba, Palencia, Guatemala, Hijo de sus difuntos padres Aureliano Muñoz Ortiz y su difunta madre MarÃa Teresa Franco Paniagua.
Humberto emigró a este paÃs hace 23 años con el...
Joyce Callas Dempsey
Jan 13, 2025
Joyce Callas Dempsey, 91, of Middletown, RI; formerly of Newton, MA; Wellesley, MA; and New London, NH, a beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and accomplished professional, passed away in the Grand Islander Nursing Center on January 13, 2025. She was the wife of the late L. Johnson Callas and the late Thomas E. Dempsey.
Born in Hartford, CT, she was the...
Dr. Joseph Mayo
Jan 12, 2025
Joseph Francis Mayo, Jr., MD, FACS, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A man of remarkable intellect, compassion, and unwavering integrity, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born on December 26, 1950, in Warren, Ohio to Joseph Francis Mayo, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (DeSantis)...
Alan Sinclair, PhD
Jan 12, 2025
Alan Sinclair, PhD, 86, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on January 12, 2025. He was the husband of Deborah (Stott) Sinclair.
Born in Fall River, MA on May 31, 1938, he was the son of the late Duncan and Ethel (Abram) Sinclair. Alan grew up in Fall River and exhibited natural abilities in school and in music. He was a talented...
David Everett Dennis
Jan 10, 2025
David Everett Dennis, 83, of New Bedford, Mass, formerly of Newport, RI and Acushnet, MA died on January 10, 2025. He was the husband of the late Diane Tripp. Born in Newport, RI on October 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Cletus and Anita (Westall) Dennis.
David grew up in Newport, RI and served in the US Coast...
Antone "Tony" J. Soares
Jan 9, 2025
Antone J. Soares, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Tiverton, RI, died on January 9, 2025. Born in Fall River, MA on May 27, 1940, he was the son of Frank and Cecile (Goulet) Soares.
Tony grew up in a large family and worked on the family farm in Portsmouth, and later on for his uncle John Soares's farm. As a...
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. and Shirley A. (Been) Bailey
Jan 8, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. and Shirley A. (Been) Bailey, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Westborough, MA, and Sherborn, MA, devoted partners who shared 62 wonderful years of marriage together, announce their passing.
Shirley passed away on December 13, 2024, in Newport Hospital. Within weeks after her passing, Eugene declined without his...
Ruth A. Flis
Jan 8, 2025
Ruth A. Flis, 66, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents (Earle and Joyce Bushnell), her brother (David Bushnell), and the love of her life, her husband (John Flis).
Ruth was born in Bathe, ME into a military family. They were eventually stationed...
Danniel Murphy
Jan 7, 2025
On January 7, 2025, the world lost a remarkable spirit, Daniel Edward Murphy, at the age of 70. Born on December 14, 1954, in Fall River, MA, Daniel lived a vibrant, adventurous life that took him from the classrooms of Roger Williams University to the bustling streets of New York City, traveling the globe as a businessman.
After beginning his career...
John B. Genga
Jan 7, 2025
John Brandt Genga, age 76, passed away at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, East Providence, RI, on January 7, 2025. Jack (as his family and friends knew him) was born August 12, 1948, at Newport Hospital. He was the son of the late Eno Genga and Barbara (Brandt) Genga. Like his parents, Jack was a lifelong resident of Newport. He graduated...
George Petropoulos
Jan 7, 2025
George Christy Petropoulos, 99, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol, Rhode Island. Born on October 21, 1925, in Newport, George lived a life defined by dedication to his family and friends. A proud Newporter, George was known for his quick wit, his love of making people laugh,...
Robert J. Rick Jr.
Jan 6, 2025
Robert J. Rick Jr. 70, of Rockport, Massachusetts, died peacefully after a valiant battle against cancer. He and Gail Strauss Rick were married for 31 years.
Born in Newport, he was the son of Louise (Logothets) Rick and the late Robert J. Rick.
Bob grew up on the 'island'. Newport, Rhode Island. He graduated Rogers High School, the same school attended by...
Dr. Charles A. Hall Jr.
Jan 4, 2025
Dr. Charles Andrew Hall Jr
Middletown, RI
Charles Andrew Hall (Charlie), 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on January 4, 2025. He was the husband of Patricia A. Platt to whom he was married for 32 years. Charlie was born in Providence, RI on September 21, 1932, to the late Charles and Mildred (Hunt) Hall.
Charlie was a 1954 alumnus...
Nancy Elizabeth (Michaud) Sawyer
Jan 4, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth (Michaud) Sawyer, 79, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away at her home on January 4, 2025. She was the wife of the late James E. Sawyer Sr. for 53 years.
Born in Swansea, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lionel Theodore Michaud and Eliza (Pavao) Michaud.
Nancy worked at Newport Hospital in the Vanderbilt Rehab Center for...
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