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Douglas 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...
Richmond Farias
Dec 21, 2025
Richmond Farias, 84, passed away on December 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and a lifelong love of classic cars.
Born on August 26, 1941, Richmond was the son of the late Adelia Payton and Jake Farias. He was a devoted father to his son, Michael Farias, a proud grandfather to Barry, Ryan, Christen, Michael, Isaac,...
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...
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...
William Beimler
Dec 31, 2025
Newport, RI - William C. Beimler entered into Eternity on December 31st, 2025. He had been the devoted husband of Nancy (Cousins) Beimler for nearly 66 years. Bill was born and raised in New Haven, CT, on September 18, 1935, as the youngest son of Lillian and Raymond Beimler's four children. He attended Hillhouse High School and then Boardman Trade...
Helen Wilkey
Dec 28, 2025
Helen Stratford Wilkey, 96, of Portsmouth, passed peacefully on December 28, 2025.
Helen was born in Newport, RI on January 26, 1929 to Augustus E. and Jeanette Brightman Stratford. She was the wife of the late Duncan Wilkey for 63 years.
Helen was a 1947 graduate of Rogers High School. She became a licensed hairdresser and established her own business...
Peter Cassese
Dec 28, 2025
Peter Paul Cassese, 71, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on December 28, 2025
Born in Newport, RI on November 25, 1954, He was the son of Louis R. Cassese, SR and Josephine M. Cassese (Andrews)
Peter is survived by his daughter, Allison Mayville of Fall River, MA. He is also survived by his siblings; Andrew Cassese, Susan Mello, brother in law Rocky...
Mary Belli
Dec 28, 2025
Mary Cecilia (Moitozo) Belli, 89, of Middletown, RI, died on December 28, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Angelo Belli, whom she married May 30, 1959. Born in Newport, RI on March 5, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Antonio G. and Nancy R. (Thomas) Moitozo. She was educated in Newport Schools and graduated from Rogers...
Audrey Oswald
Dec 27, 2025
Audrey Clinton Oswald was born in New York City May 12, 1933 and grew up as an only child at 1160 Park Avenue. While attending the Brearley School in New York, she and her best friend Iris Love in part, inspired the novelist Nora Johnson, (who also attended Brearley), to write the novel The World of Henry Orient, (which was...
Charles E. Bodemann, Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
Charles Edgar Bodemann, Jr., age 92 of Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Charles (Charlie) was born on March 25,1933 in Jersey City, NJ. He was the only son of Augusta Henrietta Horn and Charles Edgar Bodeman, Sr. He graduated from Fort Lee High School in 1951 and met the love of his...
Carrigan Nelson
Dec 25, 2025
Carrigan McCorrie-Raine Nelson, 24, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, at Boston Children's Hospital after a courageous epic seven-year battle with Osteosarcoma bone cancer. Surrounded and embraced by love and her dedicated medical team in her final moments, Carrigan's life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and compassion.
Born on February 8, 2001, Carrigan was the beloved...
Raymond Berard
Dec 25, 2025
Raymond Berard, age 87, loving husband and father of four children, passed away on December 25, 2025.
Raymond was born on February 22, 1938, in Central Falls, RI, to Florence and Edouard Berard. He attended Providence College for his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and University of Connecticut for his PhD in Chemistry. On August 20, 1960, he married Margaret Grey. He...
Kenneth Zammer
Dec 24, 2025
Kenneth Allan Zammer, lovingly known as Papa, passed away on Christmas Eve peacefully, having lived a life rooted in love, family, generosity, and quiet strength.
Papa was born and raised at 82 Third Street in Newport, Rhode Island, the home of his parents, Muriel Morgan and Joseph Zammer and it was in this very same home that he passed away.
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Elaine L. Jolley
Dec 22, 2025
Elaine Lucille (Standish) Jolley, beloved daughter of John C. Myles Standish, CDR, Ret and Lucille Morse Standish, died on December 22, 2025. Elaine was born on August 31, 1950, and graduated from Middletown High School as part of the Class of 1968.
Elaine was an avid painter who found joy in walks through Newport and cherished time with her grand pups,...
Richard Martell
Dec 21, 2025
Slipping out before snow and ice could delay his departure, Captain Richard Arthur Martell Jr., 82, embarked on his final passage minutes before the winter solstice on December 21, 2025. He took his last breaths in comfort at Newport Hospital, Newport, Rhode Island, after a long and complicated illness.
Known for his bucking-the-system ways as much for his brilliant, beautiful blue...
Robert D. Bledsoe
Dec 20, 2025
Commander Robert Dennis Bledsoe (USN Ret) aged 87 passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. Bob was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Robert Everett and Othella Bledsoe. He was raised in Napa, California and graduated from Napa High School and the California Maritime Academy. After a brief time sailing with the Merchant Marine...
Michael Lewis
Dec 20, 2025
With a heavy heart, we share the news of the passing of Michael Rutherford Lewis (Mike). Mike was born on January 13, 1963, in Washington, DC, but lived most of his life in Newport. Mike got a kick out telling people he was born in the United States, but wasn't born in a State, it stumped most people.
Immediately after high...
Diane Bonafas
Dec 20, 2025
Diane (Danae Gianakellis) Bonafas, 91, of Newport died on December 20, 2025 at Village House Nursing Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Bonafas, to whom she was married for 53 years.
Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late George and Dorothea (Maniates) Gianakellis. Her parents were each from Mytilene, Greece, having met and...
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