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David Scott White
Sep 6, 2012
David Scott White, devoted husband of Camille White for more than 28 years and adoring father of Adrienne, Lauren and Robert White, joined the church triumphant on Thursday, September 6, 2012. At the time of his passing, David was surrounded by his entire family who had the opportunity to tell him how much he was loved. David was the son...
Ralph Vernon Thompson
Sep 6, 2012
Ralph V. Thompson, 81, formerly of Portsmouth, died Thursday, September 6, 2012 at the Grand Islander Health Care Center in Middletown.He was the husband of the late Sheila M. (Currie) Thompson, with whom he shared 39 years of blissful marriage.Born in Logan, West Virginia on April 9, 1931, he was the son of the late Roy and Hazel (Bartoe) Thompson....
Josephine M. Barry
Sep 5, 2012
Josephine M. Barry, in her 95th year, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis J. Barry for 52 years. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Barry Sweet of Middletown, RI, and Patricia Barry Pettit of Paget, Bermuda, her two granddaughters, Elise Sweet Brady...
Barbara Vars
Sep 4, 2012
Barbara McLean Gerhart Vars, 83, formerly of Portsmouth died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Village House Nursing Home of Newport, RI, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Richard Melvin Vars, with whom she would have celebrated 65 years of marriage this November. Barbara was born August 15, 1929 in Flushing, NY. She was the daughter...
Janice "Mema" Kesson
Sep 4, 2012
Janice B. "Mema" Kesson, age 76, of Portsmouth died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Grand Islander Health Care Center of Middletown, RI. Mrs. Kesson was born December 12, 1935 in Newport, RI. She was the daughter of the late John Herbert and the late Gertrude (Sisson) Barker. She was married to the late John S.Kesson Jr., owner of Paramount Farms,...
Theodore Teddy Oliveira Jr
Sep 3, 2012
Theodore "Teddy" Gomes Oliveira, Jr., 17, of Newport died on August 27, 2012 in Newport. Born on July 6, 1995 in Newport, RI, he was the son of Theodore G. Oliveira, Sr. of Maine and Sloane Z. Massey of Pawtucket, RI. Teddy was later adopted by Deborah A. (Massey) Greene of Newport, RI. Teddy grew up in Newport and attended...
Jayla Marie Hudson
Aug 31, 2012
Jayla Marie Hudson, 6, of Quaker Lane, Warwick, passed away early Friday morning, August 31, 2012 at Hasbro Children's Hospital, due to complications of Cockayne Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.She was the smiling daughter of Jason and Jennifer (Nott) Hudson of Warwick.Born in Warwick on August 12, 2006, Jayla was a smiling child that brought joy to everyone who was...
Wade Deforest
Aug 26, 2012
Wade M. DeForest, 52, of Lambie Circle, died at home on Sunday, August 26, 2012.Born on February 1, 1960 in Fort Wayne, IN, he was the son of Delbert DeForest of Portsmouth, RI, the late Audrey (Haahr) DeForest, and step-son of the late Annette M. (Fontaine) DeForest.Wade was a self-employed entrenpeneur and was an avid deep sea fisherman and golfer.In...
Barbara Gaines Fernandez
Aug 26, 2012
Barbara Gaines Fernandez passed away peacefully in her sleep August 26, 2012 in Portsmouth, RI. Barbara was born April 15, 1924 in Sherburne, NY to Clarence F. Gaines, founder of the Gaines Dog Food Co, and his wife Amelia Ryan Gaines. She was the oldest of five children. Barbara graduated from Marymount Academy in Tarrytown, NY and continued her studies...
Amelia Karlak
Aug 26, 2012
Middletown, RI - Amelia C. (Koss) Karlak, 94, of 600 Valley Road, Middletown, RI, died on Sunday, August 26 2012, at Village House Nursing Home.She was the wife of the late Peter S. Karlak. Born in Taunton, MA on September 16, 1917, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Koziol) Koss.Before marrying her husband, she did secretarial...
Elizabeth Mary Archer
Aug 25, 2012
Elizabeth Mary (Fietz) Archer, 96, of Middletown, formerly of Portsmouth and Westwood, MA died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Grand Islander Health Care Center of Middletown, RI. Mrs. Archer was born April 19, 1916 in Westwood, MA. She is the daughter of the late Adolph and Delia (Concannon) Fietz. She was the wife of the late John Archer, they had...
Maureen M Garvey
Aug 19, 2012
Maureen M. Garvey, 96 of Fall River, MA died on August 19, 2012 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.Born on July 4, 1916 in Tiverton, RI, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mae (McGuire)Garvey. Ms. Garvey was a member of the Tiverton Garden Club, and also a member of the St. Christopher's Church Women's Guild. She...
Lenny G. Greene
Aug 18, 2012
Lenny Greene, 63 of 11 Dighton Avenue, Portsmouth, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 in Newport. Born in New London, CT on July 26, 1949, he was the son of the late Thelma Mae Greene.Lenny worked as a chef for many years at Market on the Boulevard and Sweet Berry Farm and most recently for St. George's School. Lenny was...
Karl O. Woodhead
Aug 16, 2012
Tiverton, RI - Karl O. Woodhead, 71, of Tiverton died Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Charlton Memorial Hospital of Fall River, MA. He was the husband of Francine (Donnelly) Woodhead.Born August 24, 1940, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Gertrude (Scheel) Woodhead. Karl was a 1959 graduate of Rogers High School and was...
Willia Mae Dalenberg
Aug 14, 2012
Willia Mae Dalenberg, age 90 was welcomed by Jesus Christ Himself into her heavenly home on August 14, 2012, only hours after her husband Peter entered the eternal joys of God's presence. For nearly 66 years, she was the wife of the late Peter Dalenberg; they were married November 23, 1946. Willia was born in Auxier in Floyd County, Kentucky...
Janet Culipher Durand
Aug 14, 2012
Janet L. Culipher Durand, 65, of Newport died on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Newport Hospital of Newport, RI. She was born on born May 13, 1947 in Newport, RI, the daughter of the late Robert and Rose (Perry) Culipher. Janet grew up in Middletown. She was a loving and loyal mother, who was committed to the welfare of her...
Peter Dalenberg
Aug 13, 2012
Peter Dalenberg, age 90 was personally welcomed into heaven by Jesus Christ on August 13, 2012. For almost 66 years, he was the husband of Willia Mae (Harman) Dalenberg; they were married November 23, 1946. Peter was born in the village of De Cocksdorp, Texel in the Netherlands on February 18, 1922. He was the son of the late Hendrik...
Christian C. Curry
Aug 13, 2012
Newport RI- Christian C. Curry, 54, of Newport, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at home, surrounded by her family and friends.Born Colleen Christian Allen on March 27, 1958 in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of Carol Nettles Allen and the late Clyde A. Allen, Jr.Colleen grew up in her beloved Newport and graduated from Rogers High School in 1976....
Thomas Paul Raffa Jr
Aug 13, 2012
Middletown, RI - Thomas Paul Raffa, Jr. 73, of Middletown died unexpectedly Monday, August 13, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. He was the former husband of the late Sheila Ann (Fontaine) Raffa.Born on January 14, 1939, in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Ruth Patricia (Judge) Raffa and Thomas Paul Raffa Sr. and stepson...
Irene Mary Little
Aug 11, 2012
Irene Mary Fayerweather Little, 79, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.She was born Irene Mary Hazard Fayerweather on January 8, 1933 in South Kingstown, RI. Irene was raised in Newport, RI and graduated from Rogers High School. She was preceded in death by her first hustand, Earl Smith and by her second husband, Walter...
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