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Local obituaries for the Newport and Portsmouth, RI Area

Francine Elizabeth Woodhead

Francine Elizabeth Woodhead

Aug 21, 2021

Francine E. (Donnelly) Woodhead, 78, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on August 21, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Karl O. Woodhead. Francine was born, December 28, 1942, in Newport, RI to John and Eleanor (Bayersdorfer) Donnelly. Francine was a very social butterfly, her family was always first, and...

Sandra Ursula Mcintosh

Sandra Ursula Mcintosh

Aug 20, 2021

Sandra U. McIntosh, 81, died peacefully Friday, August 20, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born on June 19, 1940, in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Josephine M (DeCesare) Bolton. She graduated from the former Pawtucket West High School in 1958 before pursuing a nursing degree in Boston. She married her high school sweetheart...

Ann M. Viau

Ann M. Viau

Aug 20, 2021

Ann M Viau, RN, 85 years young, of Newport RI passed away Friday August 20, 2021. Ann was the wife of the late Joe Viau and mom of the late Jeffrey Viau. She is survived by her remaining children Jo Ann Beahm (Ted), Joe Viau, Jeannine Corry, Jennifer Viau, Justin Viau and Juliane Livingston (Michael). She was known as Nannie...

Gayle B. (Martin) Testa

Gayle B. (Martin) Testa

Aug 18, 2021

Gayle B. (Martin) Testa, 70, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2021 at home in Portsmouth. She was the wife of the late Arthur Testa. Gayle was born January 4, 1951 in Columbus, OH to the late Ladd and Barbara (Carrigan) Martin. Gayle attended the Rhode Island School of Design, in Providence. Gayle worked for Saccucci Honda...

Persi Alonso Morales Catalan

Persi Alonso Morales Catalan

Aug 17, 2021

PERSI ALONSO MORALES CATALAN Nacio en 1980 un 12 de Julio en Aldea el Guapino, San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala. hijo menor del matrimoni de Alfonso Morales y Micaela Catalan. Una persona muy especial desde niño por sus ocurrencias. En año 1989 empezo sus estudios de primaria, posteriormente secundaria dejando trunca su carrera de Maestro de Educacion Primaria en el Instituto...

Ann Elshant

Ann Elshant

Aug 16, 2021

Ann F. Elshant, age 84, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2021. Ann was born in Newport to Manuel and Jesuina (Silveira) Faria. She was the beloved wife of Eugene Elshant and mother of the late Anita E. Holiday. Eugene and Ann married at Jesus Saviour Church in Newport, RI on April 19, 1958....

Teresa Frances Winiarski Merrill

Teresa Frances Winiarski Merrill

Aug 16, 2021

Teresa Frances Winiarski Merrill, age 90, passed away at her home in Portsmouth, RI on August 16, 2021. She was born in Fall River, MA on June 28, 1931, to Henry and Frances (Czaja) Winiarski. Terry was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and John Winiarski, four sisters: the late Ann Marie Ross (A. Robert), late Frances Plourde (Dr....

Col. Theodore L. Gatchel, Usmc, (Ret.)

Col. Theodore L. Gatchel, Usmc, (Ret.)

Aug 14, 2021

Colonel Theodore "Ted" Lewis Gatchel of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2021, at the age of 82, after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer and, later, Alzheimer's. Ted is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vance Hayes Gatchel, who was by his side when he passed, his two sons, Banks and wife Kim Gatchel, Lee and...

Irene G. Geyer

Irene G. Geyer

Aug 14, 2021

Irene G. Geyer, LPN, 90, of Bristol, RI, passed away on August 14, 2021. She was eternally optimistic, stubbornly independent, absolutely selfless, and genuinely enjoyed making other people happy. Irene loved her friends, horseback riding, ice skating, her Siamese cats, traveling especially to Newport, and anything that celebrated her partial Irish heritage and customs, especially a pint of Guinness. Miss...

Roy John Provost

Roy John Provost

Aug 13, 2021

Another angel has found their wings and has set off in flight, safe into the arms of God, and to those gone before him, Merle and Rosel Provost, his parents, and Leon Provost, his brother, and one infant brother, waiting and anticipating the arrival of Roy J. Provost, as he makes his way to heaven. Roy was born in upstate...

Michael Shane Mccarthy

Michael Shane Mccarthy

Aug 12, 2021

Michael Shane McCarthy, 39, of Los Angeles, CA. formerly of Newport, RI died unexpectedly on August 12, 2021 at home. Michael was born February 19, 1982 in Springfield, MA to Kevin J McCarthy and Vicki L Dyl. He grew up in Newport RI and graduated from Rogers High School in 2000. Michael was a rare human with a huge heart...

Anita Florence Bradley

Anita Florence Bradley

Aug 11, 2021

Anita Florence Bradley, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on August 11, 2021 at John Clarke Nursing Center. Anita was born October 20, 1933, in Providence, RI to Milton and Ethel (Lomas) Bradley. She was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Pino. Anita is survived by; her daughter Cynthia Wielgus (husband Paul) of Swansea, MA, her son Kevin...

Mark R. Mccutcheon

Mark R. Mccutcheon

Aug 11, 2021

Mark R. McCutcheon, 62, of Newport, RI, passed away on August 11, 2021, in the Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Maria McCutcheon for 39 years. Mark was born in Syracuse, NY, to the late Robert R. and Barbara (Williams) McCutcheon. Mark's late father was a Colonel in the United States Air Force and his mother a nurse. They...

Margaret Lorraine Silveira

Margaret Lorraine Silveira

Aug 11, 2021

Margaret Lorraine Silveira, 75, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on August 11. Margaret was born in Providence to her parents John Alves and Mary (Soares) Sepagn. She was the wife of the late Anthony Silveira. Margaret was an avid crafter and enjoyed sewing, baking, cake decorating and paper crafts. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother and aunt. She loved...

Sydney O. Williams

Sydney O. Williams

Aug 10, 2021

Sydney O. Williams of Newport, son of the late Sydney O. Wolfsohn (Wilson) and Madeline T. Boylan died peacefully at home among family on August 10, 2021. He was born in New York City on April 20, 1928 and was a long-time resident of Newport. He was also the step-son of the late William M. Williams and the late Harley...

Cdr Russell V. Mowery, Usn, (Ret)

Cdr Russell V. Mowery, Usn, (Ret)

Aug 9, 2021

On August 9, 2021, Russell Mowery passed away peacefully at his home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island with his wife Nancy and children beside him. Born in Canton, Ohio on May 25, 1934, Russ always had a song in his heart. He attended Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio where, as Drum Major, he struck up the Massillon Tiger Swing Band...

Timothy J. Donahue

Timothy J. Donahue

Aug 9, 2021

Timothy J. Donahue, age 37, of Hyannis, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2021. Timothy was born in Newport to Timothy and Marie (Mahoney) Donahue. Timothy attended Rogers High School where he was a talented athlete and worked most recently as a painter and carpenter. He enjoyed the beach, spending time with his close group of friends, watching football...

Mathew D. Minyo

Mathew D. Minyo

Aug 9, 2021

Mathew Minyo, age 40, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on August 9, 2021. Mathew graduated Portsmouth High School with the class of 1999. He was an accomplished yacht refinisher, handyman, and jack of all trades. Mathew was charismatic, funny, selfless and was always willing to go out of his way for friends and family. He is survived by his...

Gerald "Gerry" H. Venancio

Gerald "Gerry" H. Venancio

Aug 9, 2021

Gerald "Gerry" H. Venancio, 85, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on August 9, 2021. Gerald was born in Middletown to Joseph and Juliette (Jetta) Venancio Jr. He was the devoted husband of Merelyn T. Venancio for 65 blessed years. Gerry graduated from Rogers High School in 1954, going on to start Venancio Builders and retired from the Middletown Fire...

Anne Segerson

Anne Segerson

Aug 6, 2021

Ms. Anne Segerson, age 69, of Newport and North Kingstown, passed away on August 6, 2021, at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Providence, RI Anne was born in October 14, 1951, in Newport, RI, and was raised in Newport and Middletown. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Smith) Segerson, and attended Hazard Memorial School and...