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Local obituaries for the Newport and Portsmouth, RI Area

Kathleen Kelly Tripp

Kathleen Kelly Tripp

Dec 21, 2023

The world lost a bright and caring soul on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Kathleen Patricia Kelly Tripp, 71, succumbed to metastatic breast cancer after a three-year battle, surrounded by her friends, in Bradenton, FL.

As a "native Newporter" Kathleen attended the local grammar schools, graduating from Rogers in 1971. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Rhode Island College...

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Mar 12, 2024

Kevin Michael Smith, 64, of Newport, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly in Playa Cocles, Costa Rica on March 12, 2024. Kevin was born in Newport, Rhode Island on May 8, 1959 to Richard J. Smith and the late Mary C. Smith.

Kevin grew up in Newport and graduated from Rogers High School in 1977. He was the "Eddie Haskell" of the neighborhood...

Helen "Betsy" (Andrews) Jauss

Helen "Betsy" (Andrews) Jauss

Apr 4, 2024

Helen "Betsy" (Andrews) Jauss, 91, of Newport, RI, passed away with her family by her side on April 4, 2024, in the St. Clare Home in Newport. She was the wife of the late Captain Charles Walter Jauss, USN, (Ret.) for 58 years.

Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raynal and Helen (Edgeley) Andrews.

Betsy graduated from...

Peter Bottomley

Peter Bottomley

Mar 28, 2024

Peter Howell Bottomley, 71, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA after a long illness.

Born in Attleboro, MA on January 19, 1953, he was the son of Newell and Anita Bottomley.  He grew up in Attleboro, while also enjoying homes on Martha’s Vineyard and in New Hampshire on Lake...

Kathleen Carney

Kathleen Carney

Mar 28, 2024

Middletown, RI -Kathleen Grace Carney, 77, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died at home on March 28, 2024. She was the wife of the late James J. Carney.



Born in Newport, RI on March 5, 1947, She was the daughter of Charles and Helen (Malloy) Tabrum. Kathy grew up in Warwick, RI and began a long working career as a...

Owen Cameron

Owen Cameron

Mar 27, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Owen Bradley Cameron, a vibrant soul who exuded friendliness and acceptance to all who knew him. Owen was born in Mission Viejo, CA, on February 28, 2007, to his loving parents Ginger (Swagerty) and Ian Cameron. Alongside his adoring sister Lydia Cameron, Owen brought joy and light to the lives of those...

Kathleen Bryce

Kathleen Bryce

Mar 26, 2024

Kathleen M. Bryce, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on March 26, 2024. She was the wife of Terrence (Terry) Bryce. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 12, 1937, she was the daughter of Charles P and Catherine (Madeja) Janki.

Kathy married Terry in Cleveland, OH in 1957. Early on, she and Terry traveled the world while he served in the...

Marian Corey

Marian Corey

Mar 26, 2024

Marian E. Corey, 85, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on March 26, 2024. She was the wife of the late Richard Corey.

Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Frederick C. Marley Sr. and Wealthy (Rose) Marley.

Marian is survived by her children; Patricia Perry, Susan Ashook, Linda (Peter) Davis,...

Gail Cotta

Gail Cotta

Mar 24, 2024

Gail Cotta, 88, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on March 24, 2024.

Gail was born in Newport, RI on August 9, 1935 to the late Lucy M (George) and Jack C. Brownell. She had one sister, the late Joan Ferreira. She was married on November 24, 1956 to her high school sweetheart, Ray Cotta.

She graduated from...

Gunnel Saur

Gunnel Saur

Mar 23, 2024

Gunnel Margaretha Saur, 91, of Middletown, Rhode Island passed away at home with her family by her side on March 23, 2024. She was the wife of the late Jess Saur for 59 years.

Gunnel was born in Goteborg, Sweden in May of 1932, the first child of Harold and Edith Andersson. World War II interrupted her...

Phyllis M. (Silveira) Moniz

Phyllis M. (Silveira) Moniz

Mar 23, 2024

Phyllis M. (Silveira) Moniz, 68, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on March 23, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Jeffrey J. Moniz.

Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Beatrice (Raposa) Silveira.

Phyllis graduated from Middletown High School,...

Kevin T. FitzPatrick

Kevin T. FitzPatrick

Mar 23, 2024

Kevin Teaffe FitzPatrick, 88, of Bristol, Rhode Island died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on March 23, 2024.

The second of five boys born to John F. and Elizabeth FitzPatrick, he was raised in Depression-Era Boston, living first in Roslindale, and then moving to Charlestown as a young teen. After graduating from Boston English High School, Kevin...

Christine Lannon

Christine Lannon

Mar 23, 2024

Christine Bettencourt Lannon, 58, of Portsmouth, RI, died at home on March 23, 2024.

Born in Newport, RI she was the daughter of Larry J. Bettencourt of Portsmouth and the late Geraldine (Turner) Bettencourt.

Christine leaves her children James B. Lannon, and his partner, Lauren Poirier of Tiverton, Emily R. Lannon, and her financeé, Alyssa Archambault of Providence, Daniel T. Lannon of...

The Reverend Gordon J. Stenning

The Reverend Gordon J. Stenning

Mar 21, 2024

The Reverend Gordon J. Stenning, 93, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2024. Married on June 28, 1952, he was the husband of the late Barbara J. (Luther) Stenning for 68 years.



Born July 9, 1930, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late John A. Stenning and Ethel (Gaskarth) Stenning.

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Dawn M. Kesson

Dawn M. Kesson

Mar 19, 2024

Dawn M. (Beeler) Kesson, 56, of Newport, RI, died on March 19, 2024. She was the wife of William Kesson. Dawn was born in Harrisburg, PA and moved to Rhode Island at a young age. She graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1985. She was a beloved wife, loving mother and grandmother, and friend to many. If there was one...

Lawrence B. Kestler

Lawrence B. Kestler

Mar 18, 2024

Lawrence B. Kestler, 72, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on March 18, 2024. Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Vest) Kestler. Lawrence retired from the RI State Police Department as a Lieutenant. He also retired from Salve Regina University as the Transportation Director....

Janis M. Mello

Janis M. Mello

Mar 17, 2024

Janis M. Mello, 68, of Newport, RI, died at home on March 17, 2024. Born in Newport, on January 4, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jeraldine (Joseph) Mello. Janis graduated from Rogers High School in 1974. She was on school's Red and Black as the Photography Editor. Janis worked at various jobs after graduation, but...

Noreen Leota Mosher

Noreen Leota Mosher

Mar 14, 2024

Mrs. Noreen Leota (Little) Mosher passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday March 14th 2024 to be with her Lord and be reunited with her husband. Born September 7th 1938 to Howard L Little and Julia L (Wingate) Little in Berkley, Massachusetts she was the baby of the family. She took great strength from her sister Norma (Little) Barry, Howard...

Charles P. Payton

Charles P. Payton

Mar 14, 2024

Charles P. Payton, 75, of Bristol, RI, passed away on March 14, 2024, in the RI Veterans Home. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Garold E. Payton Sr. and Josephine (Majors) Platts and the son of the late Johnnie W. Platts Sr. Charles attended Newport Public Schools and graduated from Rogers High School. After graduating,...

Alice L. Couser

Alice L. Couser

Mar 13, 2024

Alice (Blaney) Couser, 73, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of David Couser for 24 years. Born in Quincy, MA on October 13, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James and Agnes (McNally) Blaney. Alice was a 1968 graduate from Middletown High...

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