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Ann Vickers
Sep 29, 2024
Ann Vickers, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 29, 2024.
She was the wife of CDR Robert I. Vickers, USN (RET) who have been residents of Portsmouth since 1978.
Ann was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was the daughter to the late Dr. Richard Lutz DDS and Grace (Murphy) Lutz of Stanford, CT. She was the...
Charles Clarke
Sep 28, 2024
Newport, RI -Charles H Clarke, 84, of Portsmouth, died on September 28, 2024 at Heatherwood Nursing home in Newport.
Charles was born in Newport, RI on November 16, 1939, He was the son of Charles and Marguerite (Marren) Clarke.
Charles worked at Raytheon for over 40 years. He served in the Army during the Korean War, and after the war, he worked...
Irene Richardson
Sep 27, 2024
Irene Marie Richardson, a beloved member of the Middletown community, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, just one day shy of her 93rd birthday. Born in Fall River, MA, Irene dedicated her life to her family and she loved her career as a seamstress, working in Fall River, Cumberland, and Woonsocket.
Her legacy will live on through her...
Donald Gilmore Magee
Sep 25, 2024
Donald Gilmore Magee, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on June 4, 1939, Donald was raised by his mother, Helen Dorothy Magee, and his aunt, Annie Cleary, who played pivotal roles in shaping his life and values.
Donald was a man of many passions, with a deep love for...
Edward Soares
Sep 24, 2024
Edward Soares, age 59, died at his home in North Kingstown, RI on September 24, 2024. Ed was from Newport, and he was born there on June 8, 1965. He was the son of the late Manuel Soares and the late Joan Wittstruck. Ed's brother Manuel Soares died in infancy. He is survived by his brother John Soares and by...
Roland Addison
Sep 19, 2024
Roland L. Addison, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on December 4, 1936, in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Nellie (Burton) Addison. Roland lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering kindness.
Roland was a devoted husband to his...
Lisa M. Narciso
Sep 18, 2024
Lisa M. Narciso, 54, of Newport, RI, passed away at home with her mother and sister by her side on September 18, 2024, after a year long battle with cancer.
Born in Fall River, MA, Lisa's life was filled with remarkable achievements, meaningful connections and an abundance of friends.
Lisa embarked on her educational journey and excelled, graduating from Middletown High School...
Rae Varner
Sep 16, 2024
Rae B. Varner passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, at the Hope Health Hospice in Providence, RI., with her husband, Marcus, of 40 years at her side.
She lived one year in Bristol, RI and the past 39 years in Middletown, RI.
Frances Rae Blickenstaff was born March 21,1946 in Susanville, CA. In her early years she moved...
Ronald Sherman Foberg
Sep 16, 2024
Ronald Sherman Foberg, 77, of Middletown, RI, passed away in the Village House Nursing Home on September 16, 2024.
Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Charles and Lillian (Sherman) Foberg.
Ronald graduated from Middletown High School and went on to Plus School of Business in Providence where he received IBM Training, TAB Equipment Operation and Computer Programming....
Betty Mello
Sep 15, 2024
Betty Jane Mello, a beloved wife, mother, and nana, passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Portsmouth, RI. Betty was born in Huntsville, TN, on August 1, 1943, and spent her life spreading love and joy to all who knew her.
Betty and her husband of 64 years, Jesse Mello, were inseparable and...
Kelly Walsh
Sep 14, 2024
Kelly M. Walsh
Kelly went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Kelly was 55 and leaves a void in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Kelly was born at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital in Elmira, NY. She was raised in Elmira, and graduated from Southside High School, class...
Rebecca Farwick
Sep 14, 2024
Rebecca Dorene (Farr) Farwick, affectionately known as Becky, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Becky was 55 and leaves a void in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Becky was born on May 10, 1969, in Littleton, NH. She was raised in Londonderry, NH, and attended Londonderry High School,...
Harry Church
Sep 14, 2024
Harry J Church
Bristol, RI -Harry J Church, 79, of Rhode Island, died on September 14, 2024.
Born in Newport, RI on March 14, 1945, He was the son of Captain Vernon and Rose Marie (Bergeron) Church.
Harry "Gunner" Church served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and did 4 tours aboard a "swift boat" attack boat and 2 additional tours in...
GB Baer
Sep 14, 2024
GB Baer, 64, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on September 14, 2024.
Born in Newport RI on October 1st, 1959, he was the son of the late Eugene W. Baer and Margaret (Dolan) Baer. He was also predeceased by his stepmother, Catherine Casey.
He attended Saint Philomena School and Portsmouth High School.
He had worked at Kramer Tech, GTech, and was...
Thomas Peters
Sep 13, 2024
Thomas Peters, 81, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, passed away on Friday September 13, 2024 at Hope Hospice in Providence, RI, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer
Thomas was born June 19, 1943, in Derby, CT to Everett and Eileen (Hellyar) Peters.
He grew up in Ansonia, Connecticut and graduated from the Watkinson School in 1961, continuing with many...
Walter Lopez Davila
Sep 13, 2024
Walter de Jesus Lopez Davila, de 19 años, residente de Newport, RI, falleció el 13 de septiembre de 2024 en el Hospital de Rhode Island rodeado de su familia y amigos. Walter nació en San Guayaba, Palencia, Guatemala, de sus padres Aselo Lopez y su difunta madre Maria Veronica Davila.
Emigró a este país hace 5 años con la meta de...
Raymond Mosher
Sep 12, 2024
Raymond V. Mosher was called away on September 12, 2024 at the Grand Islander surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a loving wife Alice M. (Ferreira) Mosher and two daughter's Linda A. Rogers (late husband Dennis), Susan M. Santos (husband Ricky) both of Portsmouth, RI.
Moe is also survived by his brother Leslie P. Mosher (wife DeAnne) and his grandchildren...
Elizabeth Stiess
Sep 11, 2024
Elizabeth Newell Stiess died Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born September 1, 1988 in Newport, RI, she was the best and most loving mother to Wesley, best friend to brother, Will and his partner, Bri, cherished daughter of Janet Nobis and Ed Stiess, and devoted partner of Rich Ferreira. Liz will live on in the hearts of her family, godmother, goddaughter,...
John J. Dorato, Jr.
Sep 11, 2024
John J. Dorato, Jr. 77, died peacefully at home on September 11, 2024. Born in Newport, RI on April 28, 1947, he was the son of the late John and Philomena (Mello) Dorato. He was the brother of the late Dolores A. (Dorato) Fisher and Eleanor Mello Ancil; and is survived by two sisters Phyllis M. (Dorato) Platt and husband...
Lorraine Smith
Sep 8, 2024
Lorraine A. Smith, 80, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Providence, RI. She was the wife of the late Clifford Smith.
Born in New York, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Arthur and Agnes (Donovan) Hinsch. She graduated from Forest Hills High School and spent decades in her Rego Park community, attending weekly church services, volunteering,...
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