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Edward Hannon
Jun 20, 2025
Captain Edward Robert Hannon II, USN (Ret.), 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Carol (Currier) Hannon for 66 years.Born in New London, Connecticut, on December 23, 1931, Edward was the son of the late Captain Edward R. Hannon USN (Ret.) and Bernice (O'Brien) Hannon.Growing up in a Navy...
Ann Almedia
Jun 19, 2025
Ann Louise Almedia, 78, of West Warwick, and formerly of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on June 19, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on November 9, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Edward Almeida and Natalie Dennis.
Ann lived most of her life on Aquidneck Island, many years in Portsmouth. She was well known as a school bus driver for...
Kimberly Boiani
Jun 17, 2025
Kimberly Boiani, 56, of 25 North Drive, Portsmouth, R.I. died Tuesday, June 17th at Newport Hospital, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in Fall River, Massachusetts but considered herself a lifelong resident of and a "Native Newporter." Kim was the daughter of the late Barbara Doherty and Rudolpho "Rudy" Boiani.
Kim was well known for being the scorekeeper at...
Judith Davison
Jun 17, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we remember Judith G. Davison, who passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at the age of 80 in Middletown, Rhode Island. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Davison, and together they shared a beautiful bond that was rooted in deep friendship, unwavering partnership, and a love that quietly inspired...
Ruth Cote
Jun 16, 2025
Ruth E. Cote, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died peacefully at her home on June 16, 2025. Born in Fall River, MA on August 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Pemberton) Cote and was engaged to the love of her life, the late Adrian "Jack" Hughes. Always dressed to the nines with...
Evelyn Pine
Jun 14, 2025
Evelyn B. Pine, 77, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on June 14, 2025 at Charlton Hospital. She was the wife of the late SSG, Fred Joseph Pine, US Army Veteran and Bronze Star recipient. Born in Newport, RI on March 19, 1948, She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Souza) Semas.
Evelyn grew up in Middletown and began...
Margaret H. Stevenson
Jun 12, 2025
Margaret H. Stevenson, 93, of Portsmouth and Prudence Island, RI, passed away on June 12, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Frederick R. Stevenson Sr. for 60 years.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Stephan) Taylor. Margaret's journey took her to many places as a Navy wife as she stood...
Catherine C. McGill
Jun 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Catherine C. McGill, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world on June 12, 2025, at the age of 90. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. McGill Jr.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (NaHill) Auerweck. Catherine graced us with...
Pamela Braman
Jun 7, 2025
The family of Pamela Helen Braman, of Middletown, RI, is saddened to announce her passing at 80 years of age while residing at Royal Health Forest Farm. Pam was born at Newport Hospital on October 15, 1944. She was the second child of Donald Stewart and Mary Helen Otto Braman.
Pam leaves her brothers, Eric (Patricia), James (Teresa), David (Catherine), Robert...
Marilyn Isabelle (Washburn) Murphy
Jun 7, 2025
Marilyn Isabelle (Washburn) Murphy, 81, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on June 7, 2025.
Born in Newport, RI, on July 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. Washburn, Sr., and Madaline (Fuller) Washburn.
Marilyn is survived by her husband of 45 years, John J. "Jack" Murphy, her children, Heather...
Kelly Nevitt
Jun 7, 2025
With hearts broken and lives forever changed, we share the unimaginable loss of our beloved Kelly Nicole Nevitt, 15, who passed away leaving behind a world that was brighter because she was in it.
Born on September 18, 2009, in Newport, Rhode Island, Kelly was the cherished daughter and best friend of her mother, Sharon Nevitt. Their bond was inseparable...
Kathleen Legein
Jun 6, 2025
Kathleen Rose Legein, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Born on July 1, 1942, in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Stella Covel.
A 1961 graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield, Kathleen began her career with New England Telephone before marrying the love of her life, James F. Legein, on...
Curtis Edes
Jun 6, 2025
Curtis Karl Edes, a.k.a. Curty Cut, born July 18th, 1963 in Newport, RI at 61 passed away after a valiant fight-to-the-death kind of battle with cancer on June 6, 2025, at Newport Hospital with his loving daughter Ashley Edes and her partner by his side.
Curtis was a simple man, but never boring; original—one-of-a-kind to say the least. A Newport mainstay...
Joseph Allen
Jun 5, 2025
Joseph P. Allen, Jr, 86, of Chelmsford, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at home with his family. He was born on August 10, 1938, and was the son of the late Joseph P. Allen and Mary T. Allen (nee Landers) of Boston, MA. He also resided in Dorchester MA. In addition to his parents, he is...
Janice Frazier
Jun 5, 2025
Janice R. Frazier, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was the loving wife of Ronald J. Frazier for the last 50 years. Born in Fall River, MA on September 29, 1951, She was the daughter of the late James and Ruth (Bedard) Holt.
Janice graduated from Portsmouth High School and worked for many years for...
Arthur Frazzano, MD
Jun 2, 2025
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. Arthur Andrew Frazzano - a devoted physician, esteemed educator, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend - who left this world on June 2, 2025.
Born in Montclair, New Jersey, on October 24, 1949, Arthur was the eldest child of Arthur Rocco Frazzano and Gilda Rose (Politi) Frazzano. His academic journey...
Donald Church
Jun 1, 2025
Captain Donald Vernon Church, beloved father of three, grandfather of nine and great grandfather (aka Grumpa and Grumpy Winkle) of eight and a half passed away in his Bristol home on June 1, 2025 just a few days shy of his 91st birthday. We are certain that he was welcomed into heaven by his soulmate Barbara and they were reunited...
June Carol (Davis) (Mullen) Rayno
May 31, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of June Carol (Davis) (Mullen) Rayno, in the comfort of the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, on May 31, 2025, at the age of 80.
June is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband, Eugene Rayno, of almost 26 years.
Born in Fall River, MA,...
Peter Flynn
May 31, 2025
Newport, RI: Peter C. Flynn of 11 Kay Blvd, died of natural causes at his home on May 31, 2025 at age 73. He had been suffering from diabetes for decades and Parkinson's disease in recent years. There will be a private funeral in Newport.
Peter was born in Stamford, CT on May 28, 1952. He spent the first sixteen years...
Donald F. Shea
May 30, 2025
Donald F. Shea, 89, of Tiverton, RI, formerly of Brockton, MA, passed away on May 30, 2025, in the Catholic Memorial Nursing Center in Fall River. He was the husband of Marjorie F. (Medeiros) Shea, and of the late Pauline (Decelle) Shea.
Born in Dorchester, MA, and raised in Quincy, he was the son of the late James and Florence (Reynolds)...
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