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Barbara Williams
Jan 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Williams. She died after a brief illness at Rhode Island Hospital on January 10th, 2026. She was 97 years old.
Barbara was born in New York City to John Z. and Emily C. Heizer and grew up in New Jersey and Ohio before her family settled in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
She graduated from Marblehead High...
John Flanders
Jan 9, 2026
John Flanders, 77, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital after a battle with illness.
John was born in Newport, RI to Gerald Flanders and Lillian (Ruggeri) Flanders. He attended De La Salle Academy and graduated from Rogers High School. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy, earning an honorable discharge....
Dr. M. Kathlyn Nelson, DMD
Jan 14, 2026
Dr. M. Kathlyn Nelson, DMD, 70, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, following her battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was the beloved wife of Paul Eric Nelson.
Born in Orlando, Florida on March 5, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Moore) Smith. Kathy grew up in Middletown, Rhode Island, where...
Lawrence Glenn
Jan 17, 2026
Lawrence Randolph Glenn, 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Born on June 30, 1938, in Syosset, New York, he was the son of Joseph Wooderson Glenn of Brooklyn, New York, and Mary “Lady" Love of Memphis, Tennessee. Larry grew up in Syosset, where he attended Westside School and...
Beverly Botelho
Jan 15, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Botelho, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who departed this life surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2026, at the age of 84. Beverly was born on July 19, 1941, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Upon completing High School she worked as a payroll clerk at Standish Johnson...
Deborah Hagensen
Jan 14, 2026
Deborah Hagensen, 95, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on January 14, 2026. She was the wife of the late Carl H. Hagensen. Born in Fall River, MA on March 25, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Martha (Jackson) Chase.
Deborah has a graceful way about her. Most everyone who met her became a friend. While raising her...
Francis Landry
Jan 14, 2026
Francis D. Landry Jr., a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side, on January 14, 2026, at the age of 73 after a long and courageous battle with frontotemporal dementia. A lifelong Newporter prior to his diagnosis, he was born on December 31, 1952, in Norwich, CT. While he should...
Donna Rose
Jan 13, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Rose, a beloved daughter, mother, and cherished friend, who departed this world on January 13, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on December 21, 1945, in Newport, Rhode Island, Donna's spirit resonated with the beauty of the sea and the gentle whispers of poetry. She found peace in the vivid...
Milton Stein
Jan 13, 2026
Milton Stein (affectionately called Bop or Boppy by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and Milt or his Hebrew name, Minasha by his family and friends) lived a long, colorful life and passed peacefully on January 13, 2026. He was 98.
A remembrance gathering is being planned for late February in South Jersey where he will be laid to rest with his...
Mario Silva
Jan 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mario R. Silva, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 20, 1938, in Fayal, Azores, Mario spent his later years in Middletown, Rhode Island, where he touched the lives of everyone around...
Conception Rezendes
Jan 10, 2026
Surrounded by her beloved family, Conception 'Connie' Margaret Rezendes passed away on January 10, 2026 in Newport, RI at the age of 94. Born on Nanaquacket in Tiverton, RI on February 15, 1931, Connie spent her early years growing up in Portsmouth, RI as the daughter of immigrant famers, Joseph Viera Anselmo and Mary Jo Anselmo. Her early years working...
Marjorie Smith
Jan 10, 2026
Marjorie Ann Coblentz Smith
February 2, 1936 - January 10, 2026
Marjorie Ann Smith, 89 of Chases Lane, Middletown, died peacefully Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Village House Nursing facility in Newport, RI.
Born in Dexter, MO, on February 2, 1936, to Wesley and Betty Jane Coblentz, and preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Frederick Smith of 42 years, in 2003. Marge...
Marie C. Drowne
Jan 8, 2026
Marie Concetta Drowne of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on January 8, 2025 after suffering from a long illness. She lived a long and fruitful life of 95 years.
Marie was born October 6, 1930 in Athens, NY to Ralph C. and Jeanette L. Apa. Marie was the oldest of five siblings and took pride in being a role model...
Anna Leonard
Jan 7, 2026
Anna E Leonard, 89, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on January 7, 2026. She was the wife of Ronald S. Leonard.
Born in Middletown, RI on July 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Silvia. Anna was an intelligent and dedicated woman. After graduating from Rogers High School in June of 1954, she met and married...
Ernest Nascimento
Jan 5, 2026
Ernest "Ernie" Nascimento, 91, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, set sail toward the horizon on January 5, 2026, surrounded by love. Born on January 22, 1934, to Adelaide Rezendes and Ernest Nascimento , Ernie lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, laughter, and an uncanny ability to make a friend wherever he went.Ernie proudly served in the United States Army...
Elizabeth M. Nutt
Jan 5, 2026
Elizabeth "Betty" Mable Nutt died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 5, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island, after a long journey with breast cancer. She was 83.
Born July 31, 1942, in New York, Betty lived a life marked by quiet strength and grace. She welcomed all, stood up for those who could not defend themselves, and consistently...
William Kuiee
Jan 4, 2026
William G. Kuiee, a lifelong resident of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on February 17, 1943, William was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and commitment to his community.William graduated from Rogers High School and proudly served in the Army...
Kenny Levesque
Jan 4, 2026
Douglas Kenneth Levesque, affectionately known as "Kenny Levesque," passed away on January 4, 2026, at his home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He was 76 years old.
Kenny was born on August 27, 1949, in Fall River, Massachusetts. A lifelong resident of Portsmouth, he was deeply rooted in the community he loved and proudly called home. He was a graduate of...
Robert Young
Jan 1, 2026
Robert C. Young, 77, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at his home in Naples, Florida.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, coach, and lifelong public servant, Bob dedicated his life to service-both to his community and to his family. He proudly served in the Army National Guard as a Military Police officer, an experience that launched a distinguished 35-year...
David Cassady
Dec 31, 2025
David "Bunka" Joe Cassady, 85, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully with family at Newport Hospital on December 31st. A retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, Vietnam War veteran, attorney, and devoted family man, he lived a life defined by service, integrity, and deep devotion to those he loved.
Born on February 12, 1940, in East St. Louis, Illinois,...
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