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John Cronopulos
Nov 7, 2023
John Cronopulos passed away on November 7th in Newport, Rhode Island, after a brief illness. He was 83 years old and a longtime resident of New York City and East Hampton, NY. John was the youngest of three sons of Photos (Mr. Frank) and Lucia (Comninos) Cronopulos. He was born in Manhattan on April 7, 1940, attended Martin Van Buren...
Fernella O Smith
Nov 5, 2023
Fernella O Smith Newport, RI -Fernella O Smith, 95, of Newport, Rhode Island. We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Fernella Henry-Smith. Our mother passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday November 5, 2023. Our mother was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her family immensely. She is survived...
Tiina Liiv
Nov 5, 2023
Tiina M. Liiv, 86, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home on November 5, 2023. She was the wife of the late H. Henry "Hank" Liiv. Born in Tartu, Estonia, on August 26, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Elmar and Mari (Müür) Ülper. Tiina was forced to flee Estonia as a young child as Russian forces...
Eugene R. Elshant
Nov 4, 2023
Eugene Elshant, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Born at home in Portsmouth RI, Eugene was a lifelong resident of the town. He was the son of the late Manuel and Mary (Mendonca) Elshant. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann (Faria) Elshant and...
Ralph D. Houtchens
Nov 2, 2023
Ralph Houtchens, age 62, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in his home town on Thursday, November 2nd 2023. Born January 24th, 1961 in Lubbock, Texas, he was the son of late LCDR (Ret) H.P. Houtchens and Norma Lee (Defoor) Houtchens. He was a kind and loving father, son, brother and friend who enjoyed golfing, playing poker, and spending...
Rita L. Wood
Nov 2, 2023
Rita Lynch Wood, 86, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on November 2, 2023. She was the wife of the late David L. Wood for 63 years. Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Agnes (Brodie) Lynch. Rita received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Framingham State Teachers College. She...
Jean Catherine Winthrop
Nov 1, 2023
Jean Catherine Winthrop, a beloved member of the Newport community, passed away on November 1, 2023, at the age of 68. Born on October 12, 1955, in Newport, Rhode Island, Jean was a vibrant soul who embraced life with a contagious enthusiasm. Jean dedicated herself to the service industry as a bartender and waitress for over four decades. For the...
Mary B. Gainey
Oct 31, 2023
Mary B. (Bolhouse) Gainey, 89 of Newport, RI, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the Village House Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late John C. Gainey. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Gladys (Carr) Bolhouse. Mary Gainey was a true Newporter, growing up on Charles Street with her parents...
Gary P. Rose
Oct 28, 2023
Gary P. Rose, 64, of Tiverton, died unexpectedly, Saturday October 28, 2023, in St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Carrie B. (Garcia) Rose. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Victor and Elizabeth Marie (Lima) Rose Jr. Besides his wife Carrie, he leaves their children Christopher Rose and Annie Rose, as well as his brother...
Anita Roberts
Oct 26, 2023
Anita T. Roberts Middletown, RI -Anita T. Roberts, 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on October 26, 2023. She was the wife of the late Martin "Buddy" Roberts. Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 5, 1930, She was the daughter of Herbert and Rose (Schid) Trimble. Anita was a 1948 graduate of Rogers High School as well as a graduate...
Carole Lewis
Oct 25, 2023
Carole Lewis, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023, at the age of 85. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever be held dear in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on March 22, 1938, Carole touched the lives of many throughout her journey. As a dedicated...
Patricia Lemay
Oct 23, 2023
Mourning the passing of Patricia LeMay of Newport, RI on Sunday, Oct. 22nd. Mother of 2 sons, Seth and Stephen, and devoted wife of Albert LeMay. She was 88 years old. She met her future husband Albert while they both worked at Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Providence, RI. She was a dance instructor. Patricia climbed the company ladder at...
John J Galvin
Oct 22, 2023
John "Jack" Galvin, Jr, 84, a respected and beloved member of the Newport community, peacefully passed away with friends and family on October 22, 2023. His genuine character and deep commitment to those around him will be remembered fondly. A graduate of De La Salle in 1957, Jack earned his BA from Providence College and a MA in English from...
Mathew Marum
Oct 22, 2023
Mathew "Max" Marum (1943-2023) Mathew Marum, 80, of Portsmouth, RI, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, 10/22/2023. He was an avid cook, baker, and fisherman, who proudly served in the US Army. He was born in Somerset, MA in 1943 to Amelia (Slusarz) Marum and John J. Marum Jr., both operators at textile mills in Fall River, and played the...
Stscs John Henry Bradshaw, Usn, (Ret.)
Oct 21, 2023
STSCS John Henry Bradshaw, USN, (Ret.), 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on October 21, 2023. He was the husband of Barbara (Chapman) Bradshaw. Born in Benton, AR, he was the son of the late John and Rose (Paul) Bradshaw. John was a proud retiree of the U.S. Navy. Throughout his distinguished 20-year career with the Navy, he demonstrated a...
Mary G. Souza
Oct 21, 2023
Mary G. (Paz) Souza, of Portsmouth, passed away at home Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was the wife of the late Edward Souza. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Leander) Paz. Mary worked at Newport Hospital for 50 years. After her retirement, she went on to be a volunteer at the hospital for...
Cdr Mary Catherine James, Usn (Ret)
Oct 20, 2023
Commander Mary Catherine James, USN (Ret) passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023, several weeks short of her 88th birthday. Born on November 16, 1935 in Hartford Connecticut, she was the daughter of Dr. Lewis P. and Catherine Carpenter James of West Hartford. She grew up on Walkley Road, spending summers at Lake Garda and in Clinton along the shores...
Doris J Silvia
Oct 20, 2023
Doris J. (Costa) Silvia, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on October 20, 2023. She was the wife of Ronald S. Silvia. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late William and Rita (Santos) Costa. Doris had worked for the Lobster Pot in Bristol and Moulin Rouge in Tiverton. Outside of her work, Doris was a dedicated...
Madeline Holbrook
Oct 19, 2023
Madeline (Kalarian) Holbrook, 93, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Holbrook for 56 years. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Nevart (Madigian) Kalarian. Madeline graduated from Pawtucket East High School in 1948. She went on to graduate from Rhode Island...
Barbara Miller
Oct 18, 2023
Barbara Miller, 94, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on October 18, 2023. Born in Providence, RI on December 21, 1928, She was the daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Rees) Miller. She grew up in Providence and graduated from Hope High School in 1947. She attended college at Pembroke College, a part of Brown University at the time. Barbara worked in...
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