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Dr. Robert A. Silvestre
Aug 10, 2023
Robert A. Silvestre was born on May 22, 1933, to Pasquale and Rose Silvestre, celebrating his 90th birthday this past spring. A native son of Providence, he graduated from Mount Pleasant High School as an Eagle Scout and a javelin and shot put athlete prior to joining the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. As a cryptologist stationed in Ipswich,...
Barbara Jean Leclerc
Aug 10, 2023
Barbara Jean Leclerc, 91, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023, at Atria Aquidneck Place. Born at home in Barrington, NH on August 24, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (McDonald) Brown. She was the youngest of 7 children and the only one to graduate from High School (Spaulding High School...
Joseph H. Seibert
Aug 9, 2023
Joseph H. Seibert, reaching 101 years of age, passed away early in the morning of August 9, 2023 at John Clarke Nursing Home, Middletown, RI. Born July 28, 1922 in Maspeth, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Johanna Seibert. He had one sister, the late Catherine Seibert Schroeder and was the father-in-law of the late Kerry...
Joseph "Joe" H. Lorenz
Aug 8, 2023
Joe Lorenz, 88, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. He was married to the love of his life, Terry (Warhanek) Lorenz, they were college sweethearts, with Joe as a College Basketball and Football standout, and Terry as Homecomming Queen. (You can guess who her King was!). They...
Marvin Leon Washington
Aug 6, 2023
Marvin Leon Washington, 48, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2023. Born in Marion, SC on May 25, 1975, He was the son of Leon Curtain and Peggy Washington. Marvin was a 1993 graduate of Rogers High School. He spent his high school years playing for the Vikings basketball team. He was a Veteran of the...
Charlie M. Holder, Sr.
Aug 6, 2023
Charles 'Charlie' M. Holder, Sr, a native Newporter, was born on September 2, 1944 and passed peacefully at his home on August 6, 2023 with his family by his side. Growing up in the Park Holm neighborhood of Newport, Charlie established life-long friendships with his closest pals Drew Anderson, Harry Smyth and Bob Moniz. He was an active member of...
Jaden Richard Araujo
Aug 6, 2023
Jaden Richard Araujo, 18, passed away unexpectedly at Hasbro Children's Hospital, on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born in Fall River, MA on April 11, 2005, he was the son of Dr. Richard Moore and Norma Araujo Medeiros, and stepson of Brenda Sousa-Moore and Todd Medeiros. He grew up in Fall River, MA and later resided in Newport, RI and Westport,...
Thomas Henry Matthews
Aug 2, 2023
Thomas Henry Matthews, of Middletown, RI passed away on August 2, 2023, at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newport, RI. Thomas was born and raised in Newport, RI to the late Lyle Edward and Hannah (Waldron) Matthews. He attended Newport Public Schools, graduating from Rogers High School in 1962. Thomas was blessed with a successful career in...
Sherwood G. Moe
Aug 2, 2023
Sherwood G. Moe, age 101, of Tiverton, RI passed away on August 2nd, 2023, at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay Senior Living. He was the devoted husband of the late Phyllis G. Moe (1924-2018). Mr. Moe was born on April 20th, 1922, in Jamestown, NY, the only son of the late Arnt Anderson Moe, and the late Ethel Berdena (Johnson) Moe. He...
Gail W. Allen
Aug 1, 2023
A brilliant mind, a force of nature, a woman of impeccable style; Gail Allen passed away on August 1st, 2023. Gail was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 19th, 1952. She married her late husband, Guy Allen, on June 17th, 1978. Guy was in the US Navy, stationed in Newport, RI. and developed an admirable career. Gail was deeply...
Christa M. Mortrude
Jul 31, 2023
MIDDLETOWN - Christa M. (Alexander) Mortrude, 86, of 600 Valley Road, Middletown, RI, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at John Clark Retirement Center, Middletown, RI. Born in Newport, RI, on September 6, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James and Esther (Adamson) Alexander. Mrs. Mortrude graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI in 1954. Christa also obtained...
Kathryn Louise Williams
Jul 29, 2023
Kathryn Louise Williams has spread her angelic wings on July 29th, 2023 at age 71. She passed peacefully in Pomona Valley Hospital after losing her hard-fought battle with MS. Kay was living in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Born on Oct 5th, 1951, she was the second of 6 sisters and 1 brother. William W Williams Sr and Frances M Lopes, residing...
F. Lynn Bailey
Jul 29, 2023
F. Lynn Bailey, 84, of Bath, NH, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, died on July 29, 2023. She was the wife of the late Madison A. Bailey Jr. for 63 years. Services for Mrs. Bailey will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to a charity of your choice.
John Nestel, Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
John Nestel, Jr., 56, father to his beloved daughter, Abigail Nestel, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023, as a result of a tragic kayaking accident. John (Johnny) was born on March 17, 1967, in New York City, to parents John Nestel and Joan (Steinhardt) Nestel. John spent his elementary and middle school years on Long Island and in...
Michael J. Baccari, Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
Michael J. Baccari, Jr., 83, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, passed away on July 27, 2023. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Mary (Sullivan) Baccari. Michael attended St. Joseph's Grammar School and graduated from De La Salle Academy class of 1957. He retired from Sears Roebuck & Co. after 28 years....
Susan Ann Nunes
Jul 26, 2023
Susan Ann Nunes New London, CT -Susan Ann Nunes, 75, of New London, Connecticut, passed away on July 26, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on October 22, 1947, She was the daughter of Frank (Larry) and Mary (Medeiros) Nunes. From an early age Sue was an avid reader enjoying many subject areas. She could always be found with a book...
Philip Ardito
Jul 25, 2023
Philip Ardito, 74, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on July 25, 2023. He was the husband of Nancy (Jurista) Ardito. Born in Newport, RI on April 2, 1949, He was the son of Robert and Theta (Goodman) Ardito. Phil grew up in Newport, graduating from Rogers High School and then Roger Williams University. He worked in construction management his entire...
Marie Zeigler
Jul 24, 2023
Marie Zeigler, age 98, a long-time resident of Newport, RI passed away peacefully in New London, CT on July 24, 2023, surrounded by family. Prior to her passing, she was the matriarch of 5 generations. Marie was predeceased by her former husband, Charlie Zeigler Sr; sons, Charlie Zeigler Jr., and Alphonso Zeigler. She is survived by her oldest son, Tom...
Mary L. Bellagamba
Jul 19, 2023
Mary (Lozito) Bellagamba, 93, of Middletown, passed away peacefully in the home she cherished on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Louis A. Bellagamba for nearly 60 years. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Concetta (Fioretti) and Concetto Lozito. Mary was raised in Newport,...
Col. Richard L. Brinegar, Usmc, (Ret)
Jul 19, 2023
Richard 'Dick' Lane Brinegar, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 surrounded by his devoted wife and children. He is survived by his wife 0f 65 years, Patricia, sons, Richard in Richmond, VA; Gregg in Simsbury, CT: Thomas in Campobello, SC; their wives Jenny, Daniela, Cathy, and daughter, Jeannine Mills in Keene, NH; grandchildren Patrick and Garrett Brinegar,...
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