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Colleen Dopart
Nov 13, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Colleen Marie Dopart, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, who entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Colleen was a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, where she touched countless lives through her deep commitment to education, community, and family.
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Alexander Novick
Nov 9, 2025
Alexander Robert Novick died at home in Congers, New York on November 9, 2025, after a valiant eight-month battle with colorectal cancer. He was 39 years old.
He is mourned by his father and stepmother Robert and Alyson Novick, his mother Susan Danahy, his sisters Holly Novick and Joan Danahy, his aunt Stephanie (Michael) Rigney, his cousin Jocelyn Palmer, and his...
Emil Silveira
Nov 6, 2025
Emil Henry Silveira
December 28, 1935 - November 6, 2025
Emil H. Silveira, age 89, of Sun City, AZ and formerly of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 6, 2025. Emil was born on December 28, 1935, in Newport, RI to the late Manuel and Rosaline Silveira. He was the husband of...
Susan Niazy
Nov 6, 2025
Susan Olivia Stone Niazy passed away on November 6, 2025. Brilliant, creative, and endlessly resilient, she lived a life defined by compassion, intellect, and quiet strength.
A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, she dedicated her career as a speech pathologist to helping children with learning disabilities find their voices and overcome barriers to learning. Her patience, insight, and extraordinary skill left...
Todd Brundage
Nov 6, 2025
Todd W. Brundage Sr. (Mello), 60, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on November 6th, 2025. He was the loving and devoted husband of Holly Brundage (Libby) for 23 years.
Born March 31, 1965, he was the son of the late Joaquin "Jack" Mello and Sharon (Bourcier) Mello. He was a lifelong Islander, and a proud graduate of Rogers High School...
Nicholas Vrabel
Nov 4, 2025
Nicholas F. Vrabel, 81, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Born on October 30, 1944, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, he dedicated his life to family, service, and a successful career in finance.Nicholas, lovingly known as Nick, proudly served in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965 as a Yeoman during the Vietnam War, an...
Florence Archambault
Nov 3, 2025
Florence Archambault, 95, of Middletown, RI, died on November 3, 2025. She was the wife of the late Thomas B. Archambault. Born in Everett, MA, on May 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Gouthro) Wilderman. She was a graduate of Everett High School, and as a youth, she was a member of the Rainbow...
John O'Connell
Nov 2, 2025
John Michael O'Connell of Newport, RI, passed away at the Newport Hospital on November 2, 2025 - All Souls' Day. He was the son of M. Estelle (Hopf) O'Connell and the late Thomas A. O'Connell. He was born on September 6, 1964 in North Kingstown, RI. He graduated from East Greenwich High School and then served 4 years in the...
Doris Garside
Oct 31, 2025
Doris Blanche Garside, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on 10/31/2025. She was the wife of the late Martin F. Garside, Jr..
Born in Fall River, MA on March 20, 1936, She was the daughter of Herve Plourde and Beatrice (Daigle) Plourde/Bellavance.
Doris grew up in Fall River and worked for 28 years at the Reflek Corp, until her retirement...
Myiesha Saunders
Oct 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Myiesha Saunders, who passed away on October 30, 2025. Born on January 26, 1977 in Newport, Myiesha was a bright light to all who knew her, embracing life with warmth and kindness.
Myiesha loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandkids. She also loved being a...
Margaret Ward
Oct 29, 2025
Margaret Beatrice Ward, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at the age of 88. She was the wife of the late John Daniel Ward Jr for 44 years. She was born on August 22, 1937, in Newport, RI, to the late Henry and Dorothy Yeomans.
She lived a life full of love, resilience, and the warmth...
Elizabeth Munro
Oct 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Munro, who left us on October 29, 2025, at the age of 71. Elizabeth dedicated her life to serving others as a Case Manager for the Public Defenders Office for 25 years, becoming a steadfast advocate and voice for her clients.
The daughter of Gilbert and Ann...
Sharon Haymes
Oct 28, 2025
Formerly of New York City and Palm Beach, Sharon Stevens Haymes died suddenly on October 28,2025
She was the daughter of Stephanie Bobst Vanden Heuvel of Newport and the late Dick Haymes Jr. of New Mexico. She was the great-granddaughter of pharmaceutical pioneer Elmer Holmes Bobst, known as "President Nixon's Godfather."
Sharon was also the granddaughter of Mary Elizabeth Stevens Bobst of Palm Beach and E....
Catherine Orloff
Oct 27, 2025
Catherine Covell Orloff, a longtime resident of Newport and Providence, passed away peacefully on the 27th of October, 2025, at the age of 82 in Whittier, California. Born in 1943 on August 2nd—the same day as her own mother's birthday—Cathy was a generous, engaged, high-spirited source of inspiration for all who came to know her. She succumbed to Alzheimer's after...
Ramon Elordi-Churruca
Oct 27, 2025
Ramon Elordi-Churruca, 84, of Middletown RI died October 27, 2025.
He was the husband of Maria Anacleta Lopez De Elordi. Born in Markina, the Basque Country (Spain) on June 8, 1941. He was the son of Juan Elordi and Josefa Churruca.
Ramon became a prominent figure in the basque sport of Jai Alai along with his brother Pedro early in his youth....
Dorothy Baccari
Oct 26, 2025
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dorothy (Dot) A Baccari, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones on October 26, 2025 at the age of 83.
Born in Newport, RI on November 8, 1941. She was the daughter to the late Joseph and Mary (Bettencourt) Lacerda. She...
Madeline Miniutti
Oct 26, 2025
Madeline (Ballerini) Miniutti, 100, of Portsmouth, R.I., passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2025. Born in Brattleboro, VT., on June 6, 1925, she was the daughter of Italian immigrants, the late Amedeo and Grace (Impala) Ballerini.
Madeline grew up in Dorchester, Mass., where she attended Girls' Latin High School and worked at her father's grocery store. During World War II, she...
Cornelia Albertus
Oct 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cornelia E. Albertus, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend. Cornelia, known affectionately as "Connie," was born on June 10, 1927, in Arlington, Iowa, and left us peacefully on October 24, 2025, at the age of 98. She lived a rich and fulfilling life, spending her later years...
David Swanson
Oct 23, 2025
David Swanson, a lifelong Rhode Islander, died on October 23, 2025, in his home in Bristol. He was 82 years old.
Born in Providence to Swedish Americans Florence V. and Sture T. Swanson, he grew up in the Edgewood section of Cranston, just one hundred yards from the water. At the Edgewood Yacht Club, he learned to sail as a...
Dennis C Silvia
Oct 23, 2025
Dennis C. Silvia, 73, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on July 6, 1952, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Dennis was the son of the late Charles and Gertrude Silvia.
Dennis was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Marie Bacon; his brother, Christopher; and his granddaughter, Danarya Camara. He is survived by his children, Charles Silvia...
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