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Judith A Seale
Apr 21, 2023
Newport, RI -Judith A Seale, 76, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on Friday,April 21, 2023 at Newport Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Michael Seale. Born in Fall River, MA on May 6, 1946, She was the daughter of Joseph and Drusalina (Orefice) Cortellessa. Judith attended Bristol schools and graduated from Colt Memorial High School,...
Jasper (Jay) C. Williamson
Apr 21, 2023
Jasper (Jay) C. Williamson, 91, of 2 Cordeiro Terrace, Middletown, RI, died peacefully at home on Friday April 21. Jay was born in Bethel, Missouri, the son of the late John T and Leona Williamson and brother of the late Dorothy Billings. He grew up in nearby Paris and joined the Navy after graduating from high school. He was trained...
Jane Lee Iandolo
Apr 20, 2023
Jane Lee Iandolo, 83, died at her home "Rose Cottage" on Thursday April 20, 2023. Rose Cottage is where she enjoyed 40 years overlooking Newport Harbor, Pop Flack tennis courts and the Clifton Burial graveyard. At home she could be found gardening, cooking, entertaining and spending time with friends, family and her beloved dog Horace. She was a loving wife,...
Barbara L Henriques
Apr 19, 2023
Barbara Louise Henriques left this world peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, entering heavenly glory on April 19, 2023 at the age of 87. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was born to Eugene and Susan (Oakley) Kardel on February 26, 1936. Barbara grew up in Newport, RI. During her high school years, she...
James J Gillis
Apr 17, 2023
James J. 'Jim' Gillis, of Middletown, RI, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was 64 years old. Gillis was a longtime reporter and columnist for The Newport (RI) Daily News. Among his many awards and accolades was his induction into the Rhode Island Journalism Hall of Fame in 2021. He was born June 13, 1958, in...
Ralph H. Flint
Apr 16, 2023
Ralph H. Flint, 84, of Middletown, passed away at home on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was the husband of the late Noreen (O'Callaghan) Flint. Born in Brockton, MA, Ralph was the son of the late Raymond Flint and Florence (Wilson) Hartley. Early in life, Ralph's family moved to Newport and he became a lifelong "Islander". He graduated from Rogers...
Joseph Francis Burns
Apr 14, 2023
Newport, RI -Joseph F. Burns, Jr. "Burnzie", 90, of Middletown died on April 14, 2023. Today we lost a fine example of a true American hero. A man who came from humble beginnings and by putting one foot in front of the other, taking one day at a time, provided for his family and served as a role model to...
Loretta Isom
Apr 14, 2023
Loretta Isom, 93, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on April 14, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on January 15, 1930, she was the daughter of Cesidio "Joe" Salvucci and Lillian Elise Young. Loretta retired from TransCom after many years of service. She was a devoted member of Community Baptist Church in Newport. Loretta is survived by her children; June Ivey,...
Roberta Viera
Apr 13, 2023
Roberta Elizabeth Norris - Viera, born in Fairhaven Massachusetts on November 23,1935. A longtime resident of Portsmouth Rhode Island, went to be with the lord early morning April 13, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Roberta is the daughter of Jenny and Robert Norris of Fairhaven Massachusetts. Roberta was a Registered Nurse in the Emergency room...
Timothy Patrick Hench
Apr 13, 2023
Timothy P. Hench, 62, of Middletown, after a long illness died at home on Thursday, April 13, 2023. He was the husband of Victoria Lewis-Hench. Born in Columbus, OH on November 1, 1960, he grew up in Warwick, RI and graduated from Warwick Toll Gate HS and Worcester Polytech, Roger Williams University and University of Rhode Island. Tim worked as...
Ruth E. Pashko (Nee Hubbard)
Apr 12, 2023
Ruth E. Pashko, not quite 100 years old, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully in her sleep at home on April 12, 2023. She was the wife of the late Michael E. Pashko. Born in Bay Shore, NY, on July 9, 1923, she was the daughter of Erastus Grant and Evelyn B. Hubbard (nee Helbig). Known since childhood for her easy...
Gene Francis Bucci
Apr 12, 2023
Gene Francis Bucci, age 76, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on April 12, 2023 at home. He was the husband of Hilda (Dube) Bucci. Gene was born and raised in Newport, RI. He was a graduate of Rogers High School, and Salve Regina University. Gene is survived by his wife Hilda Bucci, his children; Lisa Hadley, of South Kingstown,...
Michael John Bailey
Apr 12, 2023
Newport, RI -Michael John Bailey, 81, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on April 12, 2023. He was the husband of Margaret (Fitzgerald) Bailey. Born in Paterson, NJ on January 2, 1942, he was the son of Earle and Elizabeth (Delaney) Bailey. Michael grew up in Hillsdale, NJ and attended George G. White elementary school and Tabor Academy in Marion, MA...
Darryl L. Turner
Apr 11, 2023
Darryl L. Turner, 57 of Newport, RI, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He was the son of the late Joe and Gladys Turner. He was the father of Mason Lenear Turner, the brother of Arnold Shirley of Florida and Cheryl "Sissy" Turner of Newport, and the late Willie Turner. He attended Newport Public Schools, graduating from Rogers High School...
Carol B. Fritz
Apr 10, 2023
Carol Ershbock was born in Chicago and spent all her life in the Chicago area before coming to Rhode Island. A friend of Carol's from grade school said: "Everyone loved Carol...she was the nicest girl in the entire eighth grade and she was pretty too." In high school she excelled in Latin...even got a college scholarship but turned it down...
Constance "Connie" M. (Sayers) Bailey
Apr 9, 2023
Constance "Connie" M. (Sayers) Bailey, 83, of Portsmouth, RI, died on April 9, 2023, in Newport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Charles S. Bailey. Born in Detroit, MI, on July 9, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Veronica (Kawa) Sayers. Connie graduated from St. James High School in Ferndale, MI. While in school for...
Frances Anne "Lolie" (Doyle) Mcsoley
Apr 8, 2023
Bristol, RI - Frances Anne "Lolie" (Doyle) McSoley, 95, of Bristol, RI, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023. She was the wife of the late James M. McSoley. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Joanna E. (Sullivan) Doyle. Lolie was a 1946 graduate of Colt Memorial High School in Bristol...
Walter C. Mcfarland
Apr 7, 2023
Walter C. McFarland Tiverton, RI -Walter McFarland, 92, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on April 7, 2023. He was married to the late Margery (Hearson) McFarland, for 56 years, until her passing in 2012. Walter was born in Weehawken, NJ on December 16, 1930, He was the son of Thomas and Regina McFarland. Walter served proudly in the US...
Dr. Daniel J. Sullivan
Apr 7, 2023
Dr. Daniel Joseph Sullivan, 89, of Little Compton, died Friday, April 7, 2023 at Saint Clare's Home. Born on August 27, 1933, to Daniel A. Sullivan and Margaret Shea Sullivan of Newport, he is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn (Woods) Sullivan of Belize City, Belize. He also leaves a sister, Therese Croteau, and he was predeceased by...
Inez J Saunders
Apr 7, 2023
Inez J. Saunders, 64, of Newport, RI, died on April 7, 2023, in the Grand Islander Nursing Center with her family by her side. Born in Newport, RI, on November 23, 1958, she was the daughter of Joan (Gomes) Saunders and the late Joseph Saunders Sr. Inez grew up in Newport, and graduated from Rogers High School in 1978. She...
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