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Margery Silvia
Aug 20, 2025
Margery Ellen Silvia, 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on August 20, 2025. She was the wife of the late Manuel Silvia. Born in Wickford, RI on June 22, 1932, She was the daughter of the late Herman and Lois (Smith) Berthold. She grew up on Broadway in Newport, and soon was working at the former Frasch's Bakery, where she...
Dennis Brown
Aug 19, 2025
Dennis Brown, beloved husband and father, passed away quietly at home on the morning of August 19th, 2025, aged 79. He leaves his loving wife Mary Ellen Brown (Mobbs), sons Dennis Jr. and Jack, grandchildren Amos, Esme, and Frankie, former spouse Dale, and many friends.
The son of John and Helen Brown (Flannery), Dennis was a lifelong Newporter. He attended De...
Eulalia Curtis
Aug 19, 2025
Eulalia Ellen (Collins) Curtis, known to all as Eula, slipped from this world at 93, leaving behind a legacy of friendship, family, and faith that will ripple for generations.
Born the cherished only child of Mary (Kelly) and Glen Collins, Eula was raised in Newport, where she first learned the rhythm of the tides and the constancy of true friendship-bonds...
Darlene Faria
Aug 17, 2025
Darlene Faria, 61, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on August 17, 2025. She was the wife of the late Scott Poling. Born in Fall River, MA on April 18, 1964, She was the daughter of the late William and Natalie Helpen.
Darlene was a talented nurse and never lost her faith even when setbacks changed her life. She graduated from Diman...
Rose Rivera
Aug 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Rose Rivera, who left us peacefully on August 17, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on December 29, 1935, in the Philippines to Lourdes and Pedro, Rose was the proud oldest sibling of three brothers and two sisters. She often spoke with admiration of her father, a brave WWII...
Gerald Warren
Aug 16, 2025
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, Gerald Richard Warren of Thornton, NH passed away in the loving arms of his family at the age of 74. Gerald was born on August 16, 1951, in Newport, Rhode Island to the late William Charles Warren and Barbara (Secort) Warren. He grew up in Portsmouth, RI and was a graduate of Portsmouth High School.
Gerald...
Arthur Paiva
Aug 12, 2025
Arthur Paiva, a devoted family man, tireless community servant, and a true Newport character, passed away on his 93rd birthday, Tuesday, August 12th, at 9:00pm at the Rhode Island Veterans' Home. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marie Elizabeth Stricker Paiva, and his son-in-law, Mark Stephen Weed. Arthur's legacy lives on through his three children, Marie Teresa...
Jane Wilbur
Aug 11, 2025
Jane Carol (Cardoza) WilburMiddletown, RI - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jane Carol Wilbur, 78, who left us peacefully on August 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Franklin Wilbur, who passed away in 2022.Born on July 8, 1947, in Newport, RI, Jane was a shining light in the lives of those who...
Beatrice Cabral
Aug 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beatrice Cabral, who left us peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on February 27, 1943, in Fall River, MA, Beatrice lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished moments, ultimately making her home in Newport, RI.Beatrice dedicated herself to the nurturing of children...
James Cottrell
Aug 6, 2025
James Henry Cottrell, born on August 24, 1949, in Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home in Tiverton, Rhode Island, on August 6, 2025. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a respected member of his community. James, known affectionately to his loved ones as "Jim," dedicated his life to serving others as a firefighter...
Leonard Silvia
Aug 5, 2025
Leonard Silvia, 81, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Prudence Silvia.
Born in Fall River, MA on June 21, 1944, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Soares) Silvia. Leonard grew up in Portsmouth and graduated from Rogers High School in 1961. After graduation, Leonard joined...
Steven Hall
Aug 4, 2025
Steven R. Hall, 39, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on August 4, 2025 in Boston after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, NY on August 28, 1985, he gew up in Auburn, NY. As a military family, they moved a few times, and he spent several years in the Chicago area then moved to Newport, RI. Steven was a selfless...
Ronald Sutherland
Aug 3, 2025
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming... WOW, WHAT A RIDE!" - Hunter S. Thompson
Ronald A. Sutherland (Ron), 79, of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, died on August 3, 2025,...
John Weishaupt
Aug 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Richard Weishaupt, age 74, on August 3, 2025. Born on February 23, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend whose life touched the hearts of many.
John was studious, he earned an MBA from Wayne State University and was also a skilled tradesman...
Joan Kendall
Aug 3, 2025
Joan Theresa Kendall, 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Kendall.
Born on September 19, 1931, in Norwalk, Connecticut, Joan was the daughter of the late William and Christine (Eek) Horvath.
Joan was an incredibly outgoing and engaging woman. She had a special gift for striking up...
Samuel Fay
Jul 31, 2025
Samuel Peter Fay, 78 of Tiverton, RI passed away on July 31, 2025. He was born on April 30, 1947, in Portsmouth, RI. He was the son of the late Lester and Josephine.Sam spent a fulfilling career as a store manager at the Stop & Shop Supermarket in Middletown for over 30 years, where he started out as a stock...
Carole Anderson
Jul 30, 2025
Carole (Majure) Anderson of Bristol, RI., passed on July 30th, 2025 at 87.
Born November 11, 1937, in Galveston, TX, Carole attended Lamar High School in Houston and received her BA from the University of Texas in Austin. Preceded in death by parents Ray M. and Catherine (Anderson) Majure, and sister and brother-in-law Mary Catherine and Bill Rylander.
Carole was committed to...
Richard Walz
Jul 29, 2025
Richard R. Walz, Jr., 89, of Swansea, Massachusetts, died on July 29, 2025. He was the husband of Theresa (Liberty) Walz. Born in Holyoke, MA, on March 17, 1936, he was the son of the late Richard R. Walz and Ana (DiVirgilio) Walz.Richard grew up in Western Mass and entered the US Navy in 1954 as a young man. During his...
Barry Murphy
Jul 28, 2025
Barry Murphy, Lt. Col. USMC (Ret.), age 87, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Middletown, Rhode Island.
Born on July 15, 1938, in Winchester, MA, Barry graduated from Boston College and joined the Marine Corps in 1960. After a Marine Corps career spanning 22 years, Barry moved with his family to Middletown, RI where he worked at McLaughlin Research Corporation...
Joseph Jennings
Jul 28, 2025
Joseph Milton Jennings of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the age of 67, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in East Chicago, Indiana, Joe was the beloved son of the late Leroy and Carmelita (Knight) Jennings. He was raised in Hammond, IN, where he attended St....
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