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Frances S. Escobar
Mar 3, 2023
Frances S. (Perry) Escobar Frances S. (Perry) Escobar, 77, of Middletown, RI., passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of Jesus to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday March 3, 2023. She was the wife of 60 years to the late Manuel Escobar and beloved dog mom of Sheba, Emma, and Nikey who were...
Donald R Smith
Mar 2, 2023
Donald Ray Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on March 2, 2023. He was born in Gainesville, Florida, to Donald Simms Smith and Mildred Rae Cooper Smith, and had a beloved younger sister, Deborah Lee (Smith) Ritter (all predeceased). He loved to tell stories about his childhood. He lived in Green Cove Springs as a young child,...
Ericka Nicole Morris
Mar 1, 2023
With great sadness, her family mourns the loss of Ericka Morris, who passed away too soon on March 1, 2023. She had the most beautiful smile and spirit that lit up each room she entered. Ericka truly loved life and her family. She was an energetic and vibrant person, never missing a family gathering and a good laugh. During her...
Lorena Toner Geoghegan
Feb 28, 2023
Lorena Toner (Fenerty) Geoghegan, of Woonsocket, formally from Tiverton and Newport, RI died Tuesday February 28,2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. Lorena was born on November 16, 1942, in Newport, RI. She was the daughter of the late Edward F. Fenerty and May Lucille (Toner) Fenerty. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Edward M....
Elinore N. (Maigler) Soares
Feb 26, 2023
Elinore N. (Maigler) Soares, 95, formerly of Newport, RI passed away peacefully at Dawn Hill Home for Rehabilitation and Health Care, Bristol, RI on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was the wife of the late David J. Soares. Born in Newport, on December 11, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Nora (Marren) Maigler. Elinore attended St....
Patricia M. Virgadamo
Feb 25, 2023
Patricia M. Virgadamo, 81, died on February 25, 2023 at Charlton Hospital in Fall River, MA. Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and such a beautiful human being , is now in the hands of God. She was the loving wife of Louis Virgadamo, they were married for 61 years. Born in Newport, RI, on August 16, 1941, She was the...
Sharon Lee Parker-Andrade
Feb 23, 2023
Sharon Lee Parker-Andrade, 69, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital. Sharon, also known as Shay, was born on May 11, 1953, in Newport, RI to the late Samuel K. (Sr.) and Martha L. (Wiginton) Parker. She was educated in the Newport school system and a graduate of Rogers High School....
Beverly R. St.Pierre
Feb 22, 2023
Beverly R. St.Pierre of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023 surrounded by her family, after a short illness. Beverly was 93 years old. She was married to the late Armand St.Pierre. Beverly was born in Bronx, New York on December 1, 1929 and was the daughter of Norman and Minnie Newman. As a young woman, Beverly...
Alice F. Stratford
Feb 22, 2023
Alice F. Stratford, 88, of Middletown, RI died Wednesday February 22, 2023. Alice was born in Middletown on November 7, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Manuel V. Corey and Alexandria M. Corey. In 1948 the Corey's purchased Whitehall Farm in Middletown where Alice would live for the rest of her life. She was a 1952 graduate of...
Dwight H. Purcell
Feb 20, 2023
Dwight H. Purcell, 78 of Middletown, RI, transitioned to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with heart disease. He was born on April 13, 1944, in Newport, RI to William and Helen (Hampton) Purcell. He grew up in Newport where he attended the local school systems. He was a member of the Spartan club, and the...
Katherine Karanikolas
Feb 19, 2023
Katherine Karanikolas, three weeks shy of her 95th birthday, of Portsmouth passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John and Aglaia (Chagaruly) Lampos. Katherine was born and raised in New Bedford where she graduated from New Bedford Vocational and was the class Vice President and Editor of the Yearbook. She worked at the...
Scott Poling
Feb 18, 2023
Newport, RI -Scott Poling, 62, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on February 18, 2023. He was the husband of Darlene Faria Poling. Born in Providence, RI on December 12, 1960, He was the son of Irene Prevose. He was a good Christian man and loved the lord. He was the loving husband of Darlene Faria Poling of 25 years. Scott...
Ronald Arthur Levesque
Feb 15, 2023
Ronald "Ron" Levesque, born in Fall River, MA on May 14, 1948, passed onto the next stage in his journey on February 15, 2023. Raised in Portsmouth, RI, he was a member of the first graduating class from Portsmouth High School and one of the school's first football captains. Ronald was drafted into the United States Air Force during the...
Marilyn Lee (Forte) Brockway
Feb 15, 2023
Marilyn, age 76 - wife, mother, sister, grandmother, lover of flowers and animals, librarian and friend - passed away on February 15, 2023. She is survived by her three children: Elizabeth L. Follansbee (Antonio), Dana Robert Colarulli (Nancy Drane), and Katie I. Brockway (Mona); her grandchildren Ailinn and Braeden Colarulli; her sister Elaine Vendetti (Jeff), brother James Forte (Nancy), and...
Carolyn M Burrell
Feb 14, 2023
Carolyn Marie Burrell, 64, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away with her family by her side on Feb 14th, 2023. She was born July 16, 1958, in Norfolk, Virginia, and the youngest daughter of the late Tony Rocco and Frances (Tringali) Williams. Mrs. Burrell was an avid gardener. She enjoyed boating with her husband. Mrs. Burrell was predeceased by her daughter,...
Lawrence C. Liptak Iii
Feb 13, 2023
Lawrence C. Liptak III., 68, of Newport, passed away at home on Monday, February 13, 2023. Born in Newport, he was the son of Lawrence C. Liptak Jr. of Middletown and the late Catherine M. (O'Neill) Liptak. Larry worked as a manager for the Chart House and bar manager for the Clarke Cooke House. He operated his own painting company...
Kathleen Updegrove
Feb 13, 2023
Kathleen Anne (Flack) Updegrove, 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital with her family by her side after valiantly battling Scleroderma-induced Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension while awaiting a lung transplant. Kathy and her husband Richard (Rick) Updegrove were inseparable from the start; May 28, 2023 would have marked their 45th anniversary. Together, they...
Conchita Marquita Noka-Glover
Feb 13, 2023
Conchita Marquita Noka-Glover, 79, of Newport, RI, died on February 13, 2023, in Newport Hospital with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late James Glover. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Carter and Louwella (Wamsley) Taylor. Conchita is survived by her children; William Carter, of Cranston, Melvin Carter, of...
Lois F Lama
Feb 11, 2023
Lois F. Lama, 81, of Fall River, Massachusetts, died on February 11, 2023. Born in Fall River, MA on December 22, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Allena (Peabody) Lama. Lois was a member of Trinity Church in Newport, Rhode Island, and a lifetime member of the Newport Hospital Womens' Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting, and gardening...
Charles E Shaffer
Feb 9, 2023
Charles "Charlie" Shaffer Sr, Aged 84 of Tiverton, RI, entered eternal rest on February 9,2023. Charles was born April 26, 1938 in "God's Country" Altoona PA. He was born to the late Lester Shaffer and Eva Nolan. Charlie had a tough start in life although he never saw it that way. His father passed away soon after Charlie's birth. Eva...
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