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Elizabeth A. Perry
Feb 27, 2024
Elizabeth A. Perry, of Portsmouth, will be remembered fondly for her unwavering love for her family. Born on September 16, 1961, in Newport, RI, she passed away on February 27, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. With a career as an Electronic Support Engineer for Fidelity Investments, Elizabeth showcased her intelligence and dedication to her work.She was...
Joseph G. Silvia Jr.
Feb 26, 2024
Joseph George Silvia Jr. died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family in Newport Rhode Island on February 26, 2024 the age of 92 of natural causes. Joseph was born in August of 1931 in Newport, Rhode Island to Joseph G. and Anna M. Silvia. He graduated from Roger's High School in 1950 and directly after joined the United...
Claudette A Weissinger
Feb 26, 2024
Claudette A. Weissinger, passed away on February 26, 2024, at her residence in Tiverton, RI. Born on November 1, 1937, in Fall River, MA, Claudette was a woman of remarkable accomplishments who will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew her. She proudly blazed trails as one of the first women to graduate from Brown...
Timothy J. Deacon
Feb 24, 2024
Timothy J. Deacon passed away at home on February 24, 2024 in Warwick, RI, after a long illness. Formerly of Middletown, RI, he graduated from Middletown High School and the University of Rhode Island. He worked as an Electronic Test Technician in the marine and other industries prior to retiring. Growing up, Tim was a member of St. Mary's Church...
John Brian Haworth
Feb 24, 2024
Dr. John Brian Haworth, of Tiverton, RI, died peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the age of 97. Dr. Haworth was born on January 30, 1927, to the late Norman Blackburn Haworth and Lucetta (Knight) Haworth in Dunkinfield, Cheshire, England. He was the husband of Jean (Norbury) Haworth. Dr. Haworth was a Chartered Engineer specializing in Metallurgy with an...
Dr. Cresencia Almirol
Feb 23, 2024
Dr. Cresencia (Delena) Almirol, 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on February 23, 2024. She was the wife of Bernardo Gaon Almirol. Born in Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Salvador and Rosenda (Delena) Almoite. Besides her husband Bernardo, Cresencia leaves their daughter Anne Marie Almirol, and her husband Williams Abrams of Portsmouth. She also...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Marlow
Feb 23, 2024
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Marlow (nee Strom) passed peacefully on Friday, February 23, one week after her 97th birthday, at the John Clarke Retirement Center in Middletown, RI. Betty had an amazing life. She grew up on a tobacco farm in Quincy, FL, before leaving to attend Wesleyan College in Macon, GA. In 1947, she spent the summer at the YMCA...
Stephen P. Fougere
Feb 23, 2024
Stephen P. Fougere, 94, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on February 23, 2024. He was the husband of Mary (Bottomley) Fougere. Born in Newport, RI on May 28, 1929, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Cleary) Fougere. Stephen grew up working with his father on their commercial fishing vessel, and thus began his lifelong love of...
William S. Barrett
Feb 23, 2024
William S. Barrett, 71, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home on February 23, 2024. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Coffey) Barrett. William graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1975. He won the 1974 Illinois Intercollegiate Hammer Title which was unbeaten for more than ten years. He was a radio fixture...
Elaine N. Mayer
Feb 22, 2024
Elaine N. Mayer passed away peacefully on 22 February 2024 in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late John R. Mayer, Retired United States Navy Senior Chief. Born in Wildwood, New Jersey, in 1930, she was the daughter of the late Ernst Max Winzler of Berlin, Germany, and Bertha Mae who was of Native American and French heritage....
Ellen K. Anagnostos
Feb 22, 2024
Newport, RI - Ellen K. Anagnostos, 89, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on February 22, 2024. She was the wife of the late George Anagnostos. Born in Goffstown, NH, on August 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Stergios and Athanasia (Athas) Kasiaras. She was raised in Manchester, NH, with her 7 siblings. Through her childhood, she made...
George J. Quarry
Feb 21, 2024
On the evening of February 21, 2024, George J. Quarry, 75, peacefullypassed away in the arms of his loving wife, Claire, surrounded by adoring family and friends. George was born to the late Robert N. and Letty R. (Church) Quarry in Newport, RI on September 30, 1948. As a lifelong resident of Newport, he graduated from Rogers High School in...
Cheryl (Hibbad) Ferreira
Feb 20, 2024
Cheryl Ferreira, 76, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on February 20, 2024 in Florida. She was the wife of Arthur Ferreira. Their 25th wedding anniversary is March 13th. Born in Newport, Rhode Island on February 23, 1947, She was the daughter of William and Hope (Freeborn) Hibbad. Cheryl worked many years at Tommy's diner, in...
James Hargrow
Feb 19, 2024
James Hargrow 62, of Newport, RI passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024 at Heathwood Nursing Home, James was born October 07, 1962 in Newport, RI, the son of late Barbara Jean Hargrow and the late James Hargrow. James attended the public schools of Newport and worked few years at the Navy Base and Shaw's Supermarket. James was a huge...
Joseph Fitzpatrick Walsh
Feb 17, 2024
Joseph Fitzpatrick Walsh of Plymouth Ma, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2024 at the young age of 39. Joe had a voracious appetite for reading books of all sorts (hardcover or paperback only please!), and he was a sports fanatic, spectacular golfer, and a super fan of 80s and 90s movies (particularly the Rocky movies). An ultimate sports enthusiast...
Charlie Raposa
Feb 16, 2024
Charles A. Raposa, Jr. 70, of Swansea, Massachusetts, died on February 16, 2024. Born in Newport, RI on September 14, 1953, He was the son of the late Charles and Eileen (Silvia) Raposa. Charlie grew up in Portsmouth and began work as a welder as a young man. He worked for several different companies, both in RI and Florida, before...
Katherine Ann Shine
Feb 16, 2024
Katherine Ann (Keefe) Shine, 71, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died at home surrounded by the love of her family on February 16, 2024. She was the wife of Daniel Shine, Jr. Born in South Weymouth, MA on July 22, 1952, she was the daughter of the late James and Adeline (McGlynn) Keefe. Katherine grew up in Rockland and South Yarmouth,...
Mary R Zagaglia
Feb 15, 2024
It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Mary Zagaglia announce her passing on February 15th, 2024. Mary's brilliant life began on November 14th, 1920, born to Isabel and Henry Rogers (Rodrigues) in their home on Waites Wharf, Newport, RI. Her beloved parents arrived in this country via New Bedford MA from the Azores of Portugal. As...
Eric H. Fillion
Feb 14, 2024
Eric H. Fillion, 66, of Rumford, Rhode Island, died on February 14, 2024. Born in Providence, RI on April 20, 1957, he was the son of the late Everett and Demetra (Lefas) Fillion. Eric is survived by his stepmother Karen (Ganong) Fillion, and his three siblings: Brian Fillion and his wife Ellen Langas (Haverford, PA), Ann Marie Fillion (North Kingston,...
Charlie Wright
Feb 14, 2024
Charles W. Wright, 81, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on February 14, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital after a short illness. He was the husband of Anne (Dutra) Wright. Born in Newport, RI on April 8, 1942, He was the son of the late Frederick and Edith (Closson) Wright. A lifelong Newporter, he graduated from Rogers High School and entered...
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