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Virginia Eagan
Jul 15, 2025
Virginia C. Eagan, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1937 to Nicola and Donata Calitri in Providence, RI. She is survived by her daughter Virginia E. Curtis and her husband Jeffrey T. Curtis; her son Owen L. Eagan III and his wife Nicole Eagan; her grandchildren Owen R. Eagan, Madeline C. Eagan...
James Kalif
Jul 12, 2025
James Mitchell Kalif ('Jim') passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12 at 85 years old.
Jim was born on February 16, 1940, in Fall River, Massachusetts to Mitchell and Josephine Kalif. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and met his wife, Patricia (Quickfall) Kalif during his service in England. They were happily married for 61 years....
Jan Menzi
Jul 10, 2025
Jan Menzi was born in Newport Hospital on June 6, 1941 to Walter and Sarah Jane Lawton Menzi. A lifelong Episcopalian, he was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Church in Portsmouth.
Jan graduated from Henry F. Anthony School in 1955 and Rogers High School in 1959. Upon graduation he joined the Air Force where he was an Air Policeman...
Sylvia Brayton
Jul 9, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sylvia Brayton, who left us peacefully on July 9, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on March 15, 1936, in Minnesota, Sylvia became a cherished long-time resident of Aquidneck Island, where she made countless memories and connections throughout her vibrant life.
Sylvia was a trailblazer in her...
Mary Panarello
Jul 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary McCarthy Panarello, who entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Mary was born on June 1, 1943, in Providence, Rhode Island, to George and Ursula McCarthy. She graduated from Colt Memorial High School in 1961 and went on to enjoy a fulfilling life rooted in...
James Robinson
Jul 6, 2025
James B. Robinson, 103, formerly of Newport, RI, born in Hardeeville, SC on September 2, 1921, died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on July 6, 2025 in the RI Veterans Home in Bristol. James was predeceased by his first wife, Ethel V. Robinson, then by his second wife, Eva D. Robinson, both of Newport.
James graduated from high school in 1939...
Lorraine McBride
Jul 6, 2025
Lorraine Veronica (Ferreira) McBride, 91, of Portsmouth, died peacefully on Sunday morning, July 6, 2025. A lifelong resident of Portsmouth, she was the daughter of the late John and Julia (Roderick) Ferreira, and loving wife of 59 years to the late Paul McBride.
Fittingly born on the first day of Spring, Lorraine always spread sunshine wherever she went. Whether singing...
Alan Thompson
Jul 4, 2025
With regret, I inform the world that we've lost one of our kindest, sweetest, most wonderful men. Alan Charles Thompson, lifelong resident of Portsmouth RI and proud Air Force veteran, passed away on Friday, the Fourth of July.
Alan visited dozens of nations as a mechanical engineer for Bird Machine Company for 40+ years and was embraced everywhere he went....
Pauline Davis
Jul 3, 2025
Pauline (Peterson) Davis, 80, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 3, 2025 surrounded by her children and her Pastor Jennifer Pedrick. Pauline was born in South Kingstown, RI to the late Paul Henry Peterson and Freelove Celina (Allen) Peterson. She grew up in North Kingstown and graduated from North Kingstown High School in 1962....
Richard Morgan
Jun 29, 2025
Richard Penrose Morgan, 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on June 28, 2025. He was the cherished husband of Cynthia (Drowne) Morgan. Born in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada on August 10, 1955, he was the son of Welsh born parents, Royston and Audrey (Dalby) Morgan.
As a youth, Richard spent summers on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales, causing mischief with friends, and...
Paula Raposo
Jun 27, 2025
Paula Christina Raposo, 52, a lifelong resident of Newport, Rhode Island, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 27, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1973, in Santa Clara, São Miguel, Azores. She then came to the United States, arriving in Boston on January 12,1976.
Paula was filled with love for her family and for Jesus,...
Paul Dutra
Jun 25, 2025
Paul C. Dutra, 83, a lifelong resident of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025 in the house that he built 53 years ago. He was the beloved husband of Diane (McGee) Dutra, with whom he shared nearly 58 years of marriage.
Born in Newport, RI, on December 15, 1941, Paul was the son of the late Manuel...
Darleen McKay
Jun 25, 2025
Darleen Ann McKay, 82, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 27, 1942 in Jamestown, RI to the late Anthony and Virgina DeTerra. Darleen was the wife of the late William J. McKay for 32 years. Darleen was the heart of her family a devoted wife, mother, stepmother,...
Alice Berry
Jun 22, 2025
Alice M. Berry, 69, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully while under hospice care at the Newport Hospital, where she was cared for with dignity and respect. She was the former wife of Victor W. Berry Sr.
Born in Boston, MA on February 28th, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Close) Pires.
Alice worked as a paraeducator...
Mary Rodger
Jun 20, 2025
Mary Alice Rodger "Alice" passed away peacefully on June 20 at the home of her youngest son Jimmy. She was 102 years old.
She was married for 47 years to the late Dr Robert C Rodger. She was later married for 20 years to the late Raymond Boyle. She was the eldest daughter of the late Paul J and (Marie) Alice...
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...
Beverly Pyne
Jun 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the peaceful passing of Beverly S. Pyne, most recently of Bristol, and previously of Tiverton.
Bev was the daughter of Leon and Carolyn Johnson, and was raised in Melrose, MA. She earned her Associate's Degree at Burdett Junior College and worked as a secretary in Boston. In 1960, she...
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...
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