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Elizabeth Marion (Matter) Chambers
Oct 21, 2021
Elizabeth Marion (Matter) Chambers, 100 years old, of Newport, RI, died on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Grand Islander Center in Middletown. She was the devoted wife of the late Archie William Chambers for 67 years. Born in Newport on February 10, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lilla (Rodda) Matter. Betty graduated from Rogers...
Richard P. Levasseur
Oct 19, 2021
Richard Paul Levasseur age 82 of Tiverton, RI, beloved father and husband, passed away peacefully in his home October 19th, 2021. Richard was born on March 26, 1939 in Fall River, MA to Adrien and Helen Levasseur. After graduating from Durfee High School in 1958 he attended Boston University. He later served in the National Guard for six years. Richard...
Gardiner Lee Sherman
Oct 18, 2021
Gardiner L. Sherman son of the late Marion and Henry Sherman, husband to M. Jean Sullivan Sherman passed away on Monday, October 18th after a long illness. Gardiner was a graduate of Rogers High School, served in the United States Coast Guard, worked and retired from the Newport Electric Corporation. Gardiner was an active outdoorsman; enjoying birding, kayaking, fishing, and...
Paulette Henshaw
Oct 16, 2021
Paulette Joyce Henshaw born on December 21, 1946 in Newport, Rhode Island, daughter of the late Stanley Furtek and Mary Malone Furtek, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in the early morning hours. Mrs. Henshaw is survived by her loving husband, Jeffery Henshaw, her adoring children, Cheryl Stone, Randy Petschel, Keith Petschel, Tara Petschel, Stacey Petschel, Tommy...
Marjorie S. Stinton
Oct 16, 2021
Marjorie S. Stinton, 98, of Newport, RI, passed away on October 16, 2021, in the Village House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Andrew E. Stinton, Sr. Marjorie was born in Fall River, MA, to the late Thomas and Isabelle Sandham. She served her country during WWII, based in Washington DC as a Navy WAVE. Lifelong friendships...
Parrish "Cool Breeze" S. Clinton
Oct 14, 2021
Parrish "Cool Breeze" S. Clinton was born February 6, 1966, in San Diego, CA to Charles and the late Yvonne Elder Clinton. Parrish accepted Jehovah at an early age and was a man of Faith, he was an active member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Fall River. Parrish went to Rogers High School in Newport, RI and developed...
Edwin D. Mcdonnell
Oct 14, 2021
Edwin D. McDonnell, 63, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on October 14, 2021 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Amy Gardner McDonnell. Edwin was born in Newport, Rhode Island on October 29, 1957 to the late Edwin F. and Angela M. Ferrazzoli McDonnell. He grew up in Newport and was a graduate of Rogers High School in...
Grace Elaine Kinnunen
Oct 14, 2021
Grace Elaine Kinnunen, 84, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on March 31, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Hazel (Astin) May Clarke and William H. Clark, Jr. Throughout her life, Grace was an avid learner and always happy to lead a group. Grace...
Madelyn A. Moy
Oct 13, 2021
Madelyn A. Moy, age 79, of 41 Woodland Drive, Portsmouth, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the 13th day of October, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the wife of John E. Moy of Portsmouth. They had been married 60 years. Born in Newport on October 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and...
Donna Jean Campbell
Oct 13, 2021
Donna Jean Campbell, 68, of Warwick, passed away on October 13, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Donna was born in Providence to Edward J. and Alberta I. (Streatch) Campbell. Donna originally graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1975 and was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She went on to earn two Master's...
Barbara Isabelle Finney
Oct 12, 2021
Barbara Isabel Finney, 76, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on October 12, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of Larry K. Finney. Barbara was born in Newport to Ludlow and Barbara (Stewart) Mahan. She grew up in Newport, where she met the love of her life, Larry. Barbara is survived by her...
Joseph Paul Silva
Oct 11, 2021
Joseph Paul Silva, 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2021 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband to the late Evelyn Marie (Raposa) Silva who recently passed away on April 8, 2021, they had been married for 64 years. Joseph was born in Newport, on Coggeshall Avenue, to Antone and Alice (Medeiros) Randall. Joe left...
Elizabeth M Casella
Oct 11, 2021
Elizabeth Mary Casella, age 62, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on October 11, 2021. Elizabeth was born in Queens New York to her parents James and Jane Burns. Elizabeth grew up in Queens as part of large loving family of six sisters and one brother. Elizabeth was a strong, ambitious, and vibrant woman who knew how to light up...
Irene "Monté" M. Powers
Oct 10, 2021
Irene "Monté" M. Powers, 65, of Wakefield, RI, formally of Newport, RI passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2021. Irene was born July 7, 1956, in Boston, MA to Dominic and Irene (Reid) Pizzuto. She was married to her husband, Kevin J. Powers for 47 years. Irene was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, her family...
Donald E. Champion
Oct 8, 2021
After a year long courageous battle with cancer, Donald E. Champion of Middletown, RI died peacefully in Manchester, NH on October 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving daughters. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Margaret (Homer) and William J. Champion Jr. Don served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957 and then transitioned to Newport...
Nancy Edgerley
Oct 7, 2021
Nancy Ann (Titsworth) Edgerley, 93, a strong mother and grandmother who inspired her children and grandchildren to work hard and succeed, died on Thursday in her home in Newport. Mrs. Edgerley, who battled cancer, Alzheimer's and dementia in her final years, died peacefully in the arms of family members and with a beloved nurse at her side. Her friends called...
Mucs André J. Lussier, Usn (Ret.)
Oct 7, 2021
André Lussier, 96, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on October 7, 2021 at Newport Hospital after a brief illness. The youngest of 21 children, Mr. Lussier was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to Gaudiace P. and Mathilda (LaBonte) Lussier. For 63 years, he was married to the love of his life, Elaine M. (Knauf) Lussier. He is survived by...
Kent Malkovich
Oct 7, 2021
Kent Malkovich passed away unexpectedly at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. He was 54 years old. Born in New York City, he was the third child of Mark and Joan Malkovich. After living in Waterloo, Belgium for nearly five years, the family moved to Newport, Rhode Island where Kent attended Pell Elementary School, Cranston-Calvert School and Frank E....
Sylvia Joan Ober Wedge
Oct 6, 2021
Sylvia J. Wedge, 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away at home on October 6, 2021, with her daughters Karen, Katherine, and Deborah by her side. She was the wife of the late William H. Wedge. Sylvia was born in Drexel Hill, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband William, her parents Ranald and Amelia Ober, and her...
Valerie H. Barbato
Oct 6, 2021
Valerie H. (Penkethman) Barbato, of Newport, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on October 6, 2021. She was the wife of Frank "Rocky" Barbato. Born on October 24, 1935 in Waltham, MA, she was the daughter of the late Alphonsus and Cecilia (Bachmann) Penkethman. Valerie graduated from Rogers High School. She first worked at the Vernon...
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