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Local obituaries for the Newport and Portsmouth, RI Area

Gail H. Johnston

Gail H. Johnston

Jul 13, 2023

Gail H. Johnston, 89, of Portsmouth RI, and formerly of Weston, MA, and Annisquam, MA, passed away on July 13, 2023. She was the wife of the late George L. Johnston. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Charlotte (Batchelder) Hubbard. Gail graduated from Walnut Hill School in Natick, MA, where she met lifelong...

Ryan Patrick Mcdonough

Ryan Patrick Mcdonough

Jul 12, 2023

Ryan Patrick McDonough, 40, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly on July 12, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on July 16, 1982, he was the son of Joanne (Burgess) McDonough and the late Patrick "Mac" McDonough. Ryan was a 2000 graduate of Middletown High School and continued his education at URI, graduating with a Masters in Computer Science. During his...

Anne M. Lewis

Anne M. Lewis

Jul 11, 2023

Mrs. Anne M. Lewis, 92, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 11, 2023; she passed away peacefully at home. Anne Lewis was born on October 24, 1930, in Warwick, RI to Giovanni (John) and Luisa (DiCarlo) Padula. Anne was the wife of the late Ralph T. Lewis, Jr. and is survived by...

Julian Francis Peckham Iii

Julian Francis Peckham Iii

Jul 9, 2023

Julian Francis Peckham III (Jay), 67, of Middletown, RI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was born on October 4, 1955, in Newport, RI., and was predeceased by his parents, Julian F. Peckham, Jr. (Dede) and Jean Macdonald Peckham. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Robin Garforth Peckham, and their daughter, Heather E....

Irene A. Johnson

Irene A. Johnson

Jul 8, 2023

Irene A. (Flynn) Johnson Portsmouth, RI -Irene A. (Flynn) Johnson, 92, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on July 8, 2023. She was the wife of Raymond J. Johnson, her loving and devoted husband. Born in Brookline, MA on January 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Delia (Duggan) Flynn, who both emigrated from Galway, Ireland. Irene...

Walter F Castle

Walter F Castle

Jul 5, 2023

Walter F. Castle Sr. Wakefield -Walter F. Castle, 89, of Wakefield, passed away on July 5, 2023. He was the husband to the late Lillian E. (Friars) Castle for 58 years. His beloved wife passed in 2013. He was Born in Mounds, Illinois on March 28, 1934, He was the son of the late David Payne and Sarah Emily (Walker)...

Scott K. Wagner

Scott K. Wagner

Jul 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Scott K Wagner, announces his passing on July 4, 2023, after a brave fight against Lymphoma. Born in Elmira, NY, Scott was the son of the late Harry & Kate Wagner as well as the brother to Frankie, Harry Jr., Fred, and Sandy. Scott was also predeceased by his one and...

Edward E. Angel

Edward E. Angel

Jul 4, 2023

Edward E. Angel, 81, of Portsmouth died on July 4, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Joan M. (Sullivan) Angel. Born on August 14, 1941 in Newport RI, he was the son of the late Elbert S. and Mary (Chilcott) Angel. Ed served in the United States National Guard for 6 months active...

Joyce Ethier

Joyce Ethier

Jul 4, 2023

Joyce S. Ethier Wakefield, RI -Joyce Susan Ethier, 60, of Wakefield, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on July 4, 2023, with her family by her side. She was the wife of James Ethier, they were married for 33 years. Born in Fall River, MA, on November 14, 1962, she was the daughter of Evelyn (L'Heureux) Ibbotson and the late...

John Francis Koole

John Francis Koole

Jul 3, 2023

John Francis Koole passed away on July 3, 2023 in the Newport Hospital. Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Franz and Dorothy (Giard) Koole. John served in the U.S. Army from 1972 - 1974. He was a commercial fisherman for 35 years around the waters off Newport, RI. John is survived by his son...

Robert E. Sullivan

Robert E. Sullivan

Jul 2, 2023

Robert E. Sullivan, 81, of Middletown, RI, passed away in Newport Hospital on July 2, 2023. He was the husband of the late Pamela (Beaulieu) Sullivan for 56 plus years. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late George and Mildred (Spence) Sullivan. Robert was a proud veteran of the US Navy. After leaving active service Robert...

Bruce D. Lachance

Bruce D. Lachance

Jul 1, 2023

Bruce D. Lachance, 76, of Swansea, MA, died on July 1, 2023, in the Riverview Nursing Home. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Leo and Hilda (Cabral) Lachance. Bruce is survived by his children; Sherri Lachance, of Bristol, RI, Kimberly Lachance, of Mechanic Falls, ME, his brother; Alan Lachance and his wife Celeste, of...

Donald Smith

Donald Smith

Jul 1, 2023

Donald W. Smith, 73, of Newport, RI passed away on July 1, 2023 while in the care of the John Clarke Nursing Home and Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice. Born in Bethesda, MD, he was the first-born son of the late Paul F. and Laura (Gamala) Smith. He spent most of his years in Middletown and Newport, but also resided...

Zachary Ray Jones

Zachary Ray Jones

Jun 29, 2023

Zachary Ray Jones, age 25, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:44pm. He succumbed to AML surrounded by his loved ones. Jeffrey Grant, Autumn Shanks, Jose, and Juliana all held his hand and told him we loved him until he passed. He passed surrounded by true love. Our angel returned to his pillared house in heaven in peace....

Edward Joseph Silveira

Edward Joseph Silveira

Jun 27, 2023

Edward Joseph Silveira, Vovo, as he was called by most, 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, son-in-law, "big dinka", and many other titles, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in the early hours of June 27, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1947, in Newport, RI to the late Hortence Conception Vieira and Anthony...

Catherine Eileen Johnson

Catherine Eileen Johnson

Jun 27, 2023

Catherine Eileen (Jackson) Johnson, 100, died peacefully on June 27, 2023 at The Grand Islander, Middletown, RI. She was a lifelong resident of Newport, born on July 14, 1922 to the late John Joseph and Catherine Cecilia (Moran) Jackson and graduated from Rogers High School in 1939. Eileen was the beloved wife for over 50 years of the late Henry...

Louis J. Kampmeyer

Louis J. Kampmeyer

Jun 26, 2023

Louis J. Kampmeyer, 72, of Newport, RI, passed away in Rhode Island Hospital on June 26, 2023, with his family by his side. Born in Newport, RI, on March 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Louis and Marion (O'Connor) Kampmeyer. Louis was employed by the City of Newport Public Works as a Labor Equipment Operator from June...

Constance Diane Robinson

Constance Diane Robinson

Jun 26, 2023

After suffering from Alzheimer's for several years, Constance Diane Wiegmann Robinson, 75, of Newport, RI, formerly of Rock Hall, MD died peacefully early in the morning on June 26, 2023, at St. Clare Home, Newport, RI, where she resided. Born November 30, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Constance (Smith) Wiegmann and Karl Henry Wiegmann, she grew up in...

Albert Parker Gaines Iii

Albert Parker Gaines Iii

Jun 25, 2023

Albert Parker Gaines III, 56, of Newport, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2023. Born in Newport, Albert was a dedicated and loving husband to Carol Ann Gaines, who sadly passed away September 9, 2022, and an adoring father to Alexander Albert-Joesph Gaines. Al is survived by not only his son, but also his father-in-law Joseph J. DellaSelva...

John J Moriarty

John J Moriarty

Jun 25, 2023

Middletown, RI -John J Moriarty, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Newport, RI on August 19, 1935, He was the son of the late John and Louise (Soares) Moriarty. John grew up in Newport and was a standout athlete at Rogers High School. He was...

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