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Janice Knowles
May 19, 2020
Janice Knowles, age 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on May 19, 2020. Janice was born in Fall River, MA to Robert and Lillian Copley. Janice is survived by her children David Knowles, Patrick Knowles, and Barbara Hastings. A special thank you to Kathy Knowles for providing care and comfort throughout Janices...
Angelina Slagle
May 18, 2020
Angelina Angie Slagle, age 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on May 18, 2020. Angie was born in Warren, RI to William and Arlene Dexter. Angies children are all so grateful for her. She was so selfless, loved everyone without judgement, helped anyone she could and expected nothing in return. She loved unconditionally and treated all kids like they...
Eric John Christensen
May 18, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Eric J. Christensen, 53, announces his passing on May 18, 2020, at his home in Portsmouth RI, after a courageous battle with cancer. Eric was born on August 21, 1966, in Newport RI, to the late Forrest W. and Anne C. Christensen. Eric attended St. Philomena School, Tabor Academy and Bishop...
Paul John Peterson
May 14, 2020
With great sadness the family of Paul Pete J. Peterson, Jr, 87, announces his passing on May 14th at Briarcliffe Gardens, Johnston, RI, where he received compassionate care. Pete was the son of the late Ethel (Berquist) Peterson and Paul J. Peterson. Originally from Worcester, MA, he earned an engineering degree from Norwich University, also contributing his athletic talents to...
Iva Wimbiscus
May 14, 2020
Mrs. Iva B. Wimbiscus, age 95, formerly of 81 Ellery Ave, Middletown, died on May 14, 2020 at the Scandinavian Skilled Nursing Center in Cranston, RI. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Wimbiscus. Iva was born July 19, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Harry Button and Ilean (Patterson) Button. Mrs. Wimbiscus was a member of the Williamsville...
Francis R. Santos
May 14, 2020
Francis Frank R. Santos, 84, of Middletown, RI, died on Thursday May 14, 2020 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Martha E. (Crouch) Santos. Born on March 11, 1936 in Middletown, RI, he was the son of the late Manuel C. and Louise J. (Furtado) Santos. Frank started working for the Middletown...
Maryalice Russo
May 12, 2020
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Maryalice Russo (Parvo), loving wife of William Russo, passed away surrounded by her family in her home in Middletown, Rhode Island. Maryalice was born on December 5, 1938, in Newport, Rhode Island to Joseph and Carmel Parvo (Perry.) Maryalice attended Sheffield School and Rogers High School in Newport, Rhode Island. She was employed by Middletown...
Lucinda E Dressler
May 10, 2020
Lucinda Emily OLoughlin Dressler died on May 10, 2020 after living with stage four colon cancer for six years. She was a resident of the Clarke School Apartments in Newport, RI. Cindy was the wife of the late Dr. Donald P. Dressler of Portsmouth, RI. Cindy was born April 9, 1944 to the late James and Barbara (Snow) OLoughlin. She...
Suzanne G. Merciol
May 8, 2020
Suzanne M. Merciol, age 96, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 8, 2020. Born in Dombasle, Argonne, France to Fernand and Jeanne (Bernire) Guillaume. Suzanne moved to the United States in 1969 and worked for many years at the former C.H. Charles 510. Formerly of Prospect Hill Street, Newport, she was a communicant of St. Marys Catholic Church....
Dorothy Jean Warren
May 7, 2020
Dorothy Warren, age 93, formerly of Little Compton, passed away May 7, 2020, at Grace Barker Nursing home in Warren. Dorothy was born in Jamaica Plain, MA to Esther (Nickerson) and Alexander Bone. Dorothy was married to the late Leon Warren for 65 years. She grew up in West Roxbury, MA and became a resident of Dedham, MA after she...
Dorothy Jean Warren
May 7, 2020
Dorothy Warren, age 93, formerly of Little Compton, passed away May 7, 2020, at Grace Barker Nursing home in Warren. Dorothy was born in Jamaica Plain, MA to Esther (Nickerson) and Alexander Bone. Dorothy was married to the late Leon Warren for 65 years. She grew up in West Roxbury, MA and became a resident of Dedham, MA after she...
Casper George Schenck
May 5, 2020
Casper G. Kip Schenck Jr., 72, of Middletown, RI passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Grand Islander Nursing Center in Middletown after a courageous battle with Parkinsons Disease. Kip was born in 1947 in Rockville Center, New York. He was the son of the late Bette Mae (Jarvis) Schenck and the late Casper George Schenck. His family moved...
Elaine M. Raduano
May 5, 2020
Elaine M. Raduano, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away May 5, 2020 at the age of 83 from complications of kidney cancer. Elaine was born in Cambridge, MA. She was the wife of the late Joseph T. Raduano for 64 loving years. Elaine was a truly devoted wife and mother. They had three daughters who were loved very much. Elaine was...
Casper George Schneck
May 5, 2020
Casper G. "Kip" Schenck Jr., 72, of Middletown, RI passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Grand Islander Nursing Center in Middletown after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Kip was born in 1947 in Rockville Center, New York. He was the son of the late Bette Mae (Jarvis) Schenck and the late Casper George Schenck. His family moved...
Corinne Feno
May 4, 2020
Corinne Feno, age 95, passed away peacefully in her room on May 4, 2020. Corinne was born in Fall River, MA on December 11, 1924 to Ozilia Tessier and Zena Tessier. She lived in Newport for more than 10 years. She enjoyed Bingo, reading, crossword puzzles and family gatherings. Corinne is survived by her children, Ronald Batters, Karen Shea and...
Margaret G. Shinners
May 4, 2020
Margaret Grady Shinners, 100 years of age, died peacefully at home in Newport, RI on Monday, May4. She was born in her parents Middletown, RI home in on January 21, 1920. Married to Robert J. Shinners for 67 years, she was daughter to Thomas E. Grady and Mary Mclaughlin Grady. Margaret played the piano exceptionally well, having performed classical compositions...
Paul M. Sisson
May 4, 2020
Paul M. Sisson, 69, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Rosa) Sisson for 47 years. Paul was raised in Portsmouth, RI, and was a loving son of the late Prescott and Rita (Doucet) Sisson and brother of the late Donald...
John Gregson
May 3, 2020
John Charles Gregson, 73, of Portsmouth, RI, succumbed to cancer surrounded by his family on May 3, 2020. John is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth of 49 years, daughter Anna Zambrano and husband Jay Zambrano, son Robert Gregson his wife Marina Gregson and their daughter Arminda Gregson and extended family. John was born September 21st, 1946 in Dighton Massachusetts...
Barbara Ellen Raposa
May 3, 2020
On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Barbara Ellen Bartow Raposa, loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 73. Barbara was born on December 4, 1946, in Queens, NY, to Leroy Bartow and Martha Curran (James). She married the love of her life, Edward Raposa on February 28, 1967. They had 53 wonderful years together and raised two daughters,...
Barbara Ellen Raposa
May 3, 2020
On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Barbara Ellen Bartow Raposa, loving wife and mother passed away at the age of 73. Barbara was born on December 4, 1946, in Queens, NY, to Leroy Bartow and Martha Curran (James). She married the love of her life, Edward Raposa on February 28, 1967. They had 53 wonderful years together and raised two daughters,...
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