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Sandra Hope Richards
Feb 16, 2025
Sandra Hope Richards, 83, of Westport, MA, formerly of Flagler Beach, Florida for 26 years up until her move to Westport in 2023, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home. Sandra was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and compassion touched the lives of many.
Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she...
Antonio Arruda
May 6, 2025
Antonio Sousa Arruda
Medford, MA -Antonio Sousa Arruda, 91, of Medford, Massachusetts, died on May 6, 2025. He was the husband of Zenalia (Cabral) Arruda.
Born in Bretanha, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal on February 20, 1934, he was the son of Jose and Maria (Amaral) Arruda.
Antonio was born in São Miguel, Azores, but he spent most of his life in Santa Maria,...
Rita Smith
May 6, 2025
Rita Margaret Smith, 104, of 44 Dudley Ave., Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on May 6, 2025, in the Grand Islander Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Walter W. Smith.
Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Roe) May.
She resided in Newport for over 60 years.
Rita is survived by her...
Linda Shoe
May 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Mae Shoe, born on January 2, 1943, in Newport, RI. She left us peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Linda lived her life with warmth and kindness, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Linda dedicated 40 years of her life...
Constance Briosi
May 5, 2025
It is with heartfelt remembrance that we celebrate the life of Constance B. Briosi, who departed from this world on May 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 7, 1934, in Fall River, Massachusetts, she brought joy and warmth to everyone who knew her.
Constance was a proud graduate of Durfee High School, after which she dedicated her...
Elise “Woody” Irving Tucker
May 3, 2025
Elise Ellwood "Woody" Irving Tucker, 84, of Cambridge, MA, Fairfield, CT and Sewickley, PA, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home, Newport, RI.
Born in Boston, MA, Woody was the daughter of the late Frederick C. Irving Jr. and Elise (Keeney) Irving and graduated from Dana Hall School and Connecticut College. Woody also received a...
Patricia Terlisner
May 3, 2025
Patricia A. Terlisner, lovingly known as "Pat," (or "Mom-Mom", or "Mrs. T") 92, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard L. Terlisner.
Born in Fall River, MA, on February 9, 1933, Pat was the daughter of the late Manuel and Ermalinda (Oliveira) Camara. After graduating from Durfee...
Thomas Edward Poole
May 3, 2025
Thomas Edward Poole, 85 years of age, left this world for a heavenly destination on May 3, 2025. He was a resident of Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Middleboro, MA since January of 2025.
Thomas was born in Fall River, MA to the late Clifford and Mabel Poole. After graduating from Durfee High School he served in the U.S. Air...
Captain Richard Anthony Peters USN (Ret)
May 3, 2025
Captain Richard Anthony Peters USN (Ret) "Pete," call sign Toro, passed away 3 May 2025. He was born 12 May 1933 in Reynoldsville, NY. At twelve he fell in love with flying after exploring a B-26 Maruader returning from WWII. He attended the University of Rochester on a NROTC scholarship, captaining the swim team his senior year. He was commissioned...
Diane Conner
May 2, 2025
Diane Louise Conner, 75, of Middletown, RI, passed away on May 2, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 19, 1949, in San Antonio, TX to the late Eileen Shreenan Geyer and Louis Geyer.
Diane was married to Michael Conner, who predeceased her after 29 years of marriage. She is survived by her beloved...
Ralph W. Palma, Jr
May 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph W. Palma, Jr., a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Ralph passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 86. He loved his family, Bristol, Italian food, ice cream (chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry - in that order), classic cars, 50s music, games of chance, and of...
Christine Johnston
Apr 30, 2025
Christine A. Johnston, 72, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on April 30, 2025 after a long illness. She was the wife of Martin Johnston for 47 years.
Born in Newport, RI on October 26, 1952, She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Constance (Page) Jolie. Christine was a lifelong Newporter, and proud of it! She remained good friends with...
Elizabeth Gregson
Apr 28, 2025
Elizabeth Jean Gregson (Beth), 74 , of Portsmouth, RI died peacefully April 28, 2025 at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of John C. Gregson for 49 years. Born in Framingham, MA, she was a daughter of the late Robert D. Eldridge and Jean E. (Leslie) Eldridge.
Beth first met John...
Harrison Mattos
Apr 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harrison Antone "Tony" Mattos, age 54, of Attleboro, MA, who left us on April 25, 2025. Born on November 19, 1970, in Fall River, MA. Tony was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Tony was a proud member of the union carpenters, known for his skill...
William Bradford
Apr 24, 2025
William H. Bradford, Jr. 87, of Newport, RI, passed away on April 24, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on August 14, 1937, he was the son of William and Martha (Weston) Bradford. William graduated from Rogers High School and later embarked on a career as a Mechanical Engineer at Raytheon Corporation in Portsmouth, RI. Realizing the need to share his...
Elizabeth Yashura
Apr 24, 2025
Elizabeth (Betty) Yashura, 100, passed away on April 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich.
Born in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Demeter and Anna (Badaski) Savchyn.
She was the wife of the late Michael Yashura.
Her parents met in Philadelphia after immigrating from Ukraine. Her mother was from a farming area and was sent by boat...
JoAnne Torres
Apr 22, 2025
JoAnne Torres, 83, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away on April 22, 2025, in the Grand Islander Nursing Center.
Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Butler) Comiskey.
JoAnne embarked on a successful career as a claims adjuster for AETNA Insurance, where her meticulous and organized nature shone brightly. Beyond...
Linda Iafrate
Apr 21, 2025
In loving memory of Linda Iafrate, age 80, of Newport, Rhode Island, who died on April 21, 2025. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on February 2, 1945, to Gennaro and Marie Rotondo. Growing up, she was a big believer in "tough love" but with age came wisdom, sweetness, and love. Linda will be forever missed and forever in...
Jeffrey Belli
Apr 21, 2025
Born on November 23, 1973, Jeffrey was the son of Mary Cecilia (Moitozo) and Joseph A. Belli of Middletown. He is survived by his parents, his niece Madison Rose Belli of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and sister-in-law Melissa and her husband Steven Breth of Lakewood, New York.
He was predeceased by his brother, Captain Stephen J. Belli, U.S. Army in 2003.
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Norman Chelf
Apr 20, 2025
Norman F. Chelf, 98, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, and Elkton, MD, passed away on April 20, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Gail (Carson) Chelf for 30 years.
Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Sanford) Chelf. Norman lived a life marked by service, dedication, and...
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