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Melissa Lee Duarte
Nov 28, 2021
Melissa L. Duarte, 44, of Newport, passed away on November 28, 2021. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Darlene Duarte. Melissa leaves her two daughters, Jaila M. Clegg and Kylee R. Page of Newport, RI and her sister Michelle Ollivierre of New Bedford, MA. She is also survived by her three nieces: Essence McNair, Shakeya Duarte,...
Fredisvindo Oliquino Bebe
Nov 28, 2021
On November 28, 2021, Fredisvindo O. Bebe Sr., 85, of Newport, passed away peacefully at home. "Fred" as he was known by family and friends was born in Tabaco-Albay, Philippines. Fred was a veteran of the US Military where he served 20 years in the United States Navy. He then served active military personnel through the Civil Service for 15...
Linda Fay Simmons
Nov 28, 2021
Linda Fay (Allison) Simmons, 74, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on November 28th. Linda's family will hold private services to honor and celebrate her life. Linda, originally hailing from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shelbyville, Tennessee settled and spent much of her life on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island. It was here on the island...
James Leonard Allan Jr.
Nov 27, 2021
James L. "Butch" Allan, of Middletown, RI, completed his final journey on November 27, 2021, after a long illness. He was 88. Born in Chicago IL, the son of the late James L. Allan Sr. and Ann (Geerling) Walaszewski. He was the husband of Patricia Allan for 29 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife and the...
Francis J. Clay
Nov 27, 2021
Francis J. Clay, age 77, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 at Hope Hospice Inpatient Center in North Providence, Rhode Island with his daughter, Lisa, by his side. Francis was born in Newburgh, NY to Francis B. Clay and Mary Louise Roberts. He grew up in Middletown and Portsmouth Rhode Island and graduated from Rogers...
Jerry L Seiler
Nov 25, 2021
Mr. Jerry Seiler, age 62, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on November 25, 2021. Jerry was born in Newport, RI to Ronald and Nancy (West) Seiler. Jerry is survived by his Mother, Nancy Seiler, his sister, Lisa Vietri and her husband, Randall Vietri He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Seiler. Services for Mr. Jerry Seiler will...
Maria A. Costa
Nov 24, 2021
Maria A. Costa, age 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on November 24, 2021 at Grand Islander Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Luis D. Costa. Maria was born in the Azores to the late Jose Perra Pinheiro and Anna Angos (Silvia) Pinheiro. Maria is survived by her daughter Olga Ventura and her husband John Ventura,...
James Albert Girr Jr.
Nov 23, 2021
James A. Girr (Jack), 79, of Newport died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in Providence, RI. Jack was born October 18, 1942 in Newport, the son of the late James A. and Barbara (Nahan) Girr. He was the husband of the late Maureen C. Girr (Gray) of Newport. Jack was a lifelong resident of Newport....
Gregory Mare
Nov 21, 2021
Gregory Mare, age 67, of Derry, New Hampshire, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 21, 2021. Greg was born in Newport, RI to the late Manuel R and Josephine Marie (Fichera) Mare. Greg was a graduate of Jesus Savior School in Newport, RI, Middletown High School in Middletown, RI and attended Roger Williams College in RI prior to his...
Roberta Ann Raffa
Nov 18, 2021
Roberta Ann Raffa, 94, passed away on November 18, 2021 at Grace Barker Nursing Center in Warren, RI. She was the wife of the late Thomas P. Raffa. Roberta was born in Newport, RI on October 16, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Janet C. (Gillis) Diggles. Mrs. Raffa worked for the New England Telephone...
Bernard T. Cook
Nov 17, 2021
Bernard Thomas "Tom" Cook, Jr., age 78, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, on November 17, 2021, with his loving family at his side. Bernard was born in Newport R.I. on September 25, 1943. He was predeceased in death by his parents Bernard T. and Celia C. (Weiss) Cook. Tom was a graduate...
John Augustus Wayt
Nov 17, 2021
John Augustus Wayt, III of Jamestown, RI and Greenwich, CT passed away in Middletown, RI on November 17, 2021, of cancer. He was born on November 7, 1953, in Atlanta, the eldest child of Martha Kiser Wayt and John A. Wayt, Jr., and attended the Westminster Schools there. After graduation from Hampden-Sydney College in 1976, he began his career in...
Carol Ann Marshall
Nov 16, 2021
Carol Ann Marshall, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away on November 16, 2021 at the John Clarke Nursing Center. A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, she was a devoted mother and caregiver. She also worked outside the home where she spent over 20 years as a cheerful Teacher's Aide at South Kingstown Jr. High, with the dubious distinction of filling...
Joan M Mclaughlin
Nov 15, 2021
Jenny M. McLaughlin, 89, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021, surrounded by her family and the wonderful caring staff of Newport Hospital. Joan was born in Seekonk, MA, to the late John and Mary (Viera) Ortiz. She was the wife of the late Maynard (Slim) McLaughlin. Jenny was a beautiful person, inside and out. She graduated...
Keith W Luther
Nov 15, 2021
Keith W. Luther, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 15, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Keith was born in Providence, RI to Charles E. and Barbara (Fields) Luther Jr. He was the husband of the late Dana (Zwicker) Luther. Raised in Bristol, RI, Keith's family had many dairy farms throughout town, lastly the dairy farm at Colt Park's...
Madison A. Bailey Jr.
Nov 14, 2021
Madison A. Bailey Jr., 84, of Bath, NH, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Madison, known to many of his friends as Beetle, was born on December 23, 1936 in Concord, NH to the late Madison and Bessie (La Bonty) Bailey. He was the husband of F. Lynn (Hathaway) Bailey for the past 63 years....
Christina C. Logothets
Nov 13, 2021
Christina Constantine Logothets, age 52, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. "Chrissy", as she was called by family and friends, was a lifelong Newporter, devoted to her family and her Greek Orthodox faith and heritage. She was a dedicated elementary school teacher for over 25 years and worked...
Patricia A. Gall
Nov 13, 2021
Patricia A. Gall, 75, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 13, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Gall. Patricia was born in Norwich, CT to the late Francis and Ann (Janis) Jutkiewicz. She was raised in Montville, CT and soon found a job working for the local Chamber of Commerce. She...
William D. Wood
Nov 12, 2021
William D. Wood, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on November 12, 2021, at home with his wife by his side. He was the husband of Linda (Bradbury) Wood for 24 years. He was the husband of the late Sandra M. (Freda) Wood, who passed away in 1995 after 30 years of marriage. Born in Milford, DE, he was...
Robin Denise Powell
Nov 10, 2021
Robin Powell, age 59, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on November 10, 2021. Robin was born in Newport, RI to Edward and Joan Angel. Robin married Christopher Powell of Middletown, RI on May 20th in 1983. Robin is survived by her husband, Christopher Powell, her parents, Edward and Joan Angel, her children, Christopher Powell (Holly), and Sara McCarthy (Nick)....
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