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Mildred Karen Jameson
Jun 17, 2021
M. Karen Jameson, age 70, of Newport, RI, died peacefully in her sleep on June 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA, after a courageous 22-year battle with granulosa ovarian cancer. Born on March 12, 1951, she grew up in West Springfield, MA, the oldest of four children of Carl and Jean Jacobson....
Kenneth Albano Simas
Jun 13, 2021
Kenneth Simas, age 76, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on June 13, 2021. He was a beloved and devoted husband and father. Kenneth was born in Newport, RI to the late Albano Simas and Lillian Ferris, and his step-mother, Alice Pasqueale. He enjoyed a thriving career in diesel automotive and communications, notably working for AT&T, Murphy's Marina, and Viking...
Adrian "George" Ringer
Jun 13, 2021
Dr. Adrian "George" Ringer, age 86, of Newport, Rhode Island, formerly of Paget, Bermuda, passed away on June 13, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Oatway) Ringer. George was born in Slough, England to the late George Kenneth and Kathleen Gertrude (Ripley) Ringer. He was educated at the University of Birmingham and later in Liverpool. He was granted...
Loretta M. Granger
Jun 11, 2021
Loretta M. Granger, 58, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on June 11, 2021. Loretta was born on April 1, 1963, in Newport, RI, to Robert N. and the late Marlene (Backus) Quarry. She graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI in 1981. Subsequently, much of her work involved looking out for the safety of others. Her final...
Manuel G. Moitoza, Iii
Jun 9, 2021
Manuel G. Moitoza, III, age 83, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 9, 2021. Manuel was born in Newport, RI to the late Manuel and Esther (Rose) Moitoza Daniels. As a young man, Manuel joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany as a member of the Paratroopers. During his time in Germany, he met and later...
Richard A. Peckham
Jun 9, 2021
Richard A. Peckham, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on June 9, 2021. Richard was born in Fall River, MA to the late Richard and Marjorie (Hall) Peckham of Portsmouth. Richard was the husband to the late Lieselotte Peckham. Richard was a carpenter for local contractors. He also built houses to rent for himself. He was a lover of all...
Joseph P. Cabral
Jun 9, 2021
Joseph P. Cabral, 61, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away in the Grand Islander Nursing Home on June 9, 2021. Joseph was born in Newport, RI to Mariano and Annie (Ferraro) Cabral. Joseph worked at Dunkin Donuts as a baker. He also worked locally as a carpenter for many years. Outside of work he was a motorcycle enthusiast, he especially...
Sharon Botelho
Jun 9, 2021
Sharon Botelho, age 56, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on June 9, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Newport, RI to Manuel and the late Mary (White) Botelho. Sharon is survived by her father, Manuel Botelho, her sister, Karen Botelho and will also be missed by several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded...
Donald Howard Driskell
Jun 6, 2021
Donald Driskell, 87, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on June 6, 2021, at Blue Hills Nursing Home, in Stoughton, MA. Donald was born, December 6, 1933, in Boston, MA to Howard Driskell and Florence (Bighie) Driskell. Donald was to was married to Dolores (Faria) Driskell for 49 years. Donald is survived by his wife Dolores, and children; Sharon, Lynette,...
Anna Maria Desousa
Jun 5, 2021
Anna M. DeSousa, 63, of Portsmouth, passed away at home with her family by her side on June 5, 2021. Anna was born in Faial, Açores, to the late Henrique and Anna (Faria) Moitoso. She immigrated to the US in 1969 with her parents and siblings. She grew up and lived in RI, until she retired from the Seamen's Church...
Ernest Anthony Vandeusen
Jun 5, 2021
Ernest A. VanDeusen, age 68 of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 5, 2021. Ernie was born in Newport, Rhode Island to his late parents Ernest D. and Mary Rose (Silvia) VanDeusen on May 21, 1953. Ernie spent his adult life raising awareness and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. He is survived by his children Shane B. VanDeusen...
John Peter Sawicki
Jun 1, 2021
A man about town, bon vivant, artist and interior designer, gourmet cook and friend to many Newporters, John Peter Sawicki passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 after a long battle with leukemia. Born in Bronx, NY and raised in Whitestone, NY, he was a graduate of Parson School of Design where he majored in Fashion Design. John's life was...
Francis Xavier MendonçA
Jun 1, 2021
Francis X. Mendonça, 81, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 1, 2021. He was born in Newport, RI to the late Frank and Inez (Carreiro) Mendonça and was the husband of Ellie (Amaral) Mendonça for 63 years. Francis was a pipefitter and serviceman for the Providence Gas Company from which he retired after more than 35 years of service....
Lisa V. Sullivan-Grosskurth
Jun 1, 2021
Lisa Vaughn Sullivan-Grosskurth, 59, of Newport passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday June 1, 2021. Born in Hartford, CT on February 25, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Mary E. "Sis" (Quinn) Sullivan. In 1968 the family returned to Newport where Lisa attended Jesus Saviour School and graduated from Our Lady of Fatima High School...
William Neill Coffey
May 31, 2021
William Neill Coffey, age 43, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 31, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born in Newport, RI on June 21, 1977, he was the only son of Neill Freeman and Diane Carmody Coffey. After graduating from Middletown High School in 1996, Billy proudly worked alongside his father for the family business, Coffey's Citgo. Always...
Michelle Ann Pico
May 31, 2021
Michelle Ann (Spencer) Pico, 53, of Newport, passed away at home on Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Linda (Spencer) Pico and Godofredo "Fred" Pico of Tiverton. Michelle lived her life through the lens of her heart, giving more than she had and showering her friends and family with unconditional love. Her laughter swept...
Larry James Kieffer
May 31, 2021
Larry Kieffer was born August 14, 1970 in Doylestown PA. Larry passed away at home in Newport. Larry survived by his father Robert Lee Kieffer SR.,step mom Edna Kieffer from Fall River Mass, Daughter Sarah Elizabeth Kieffer Son In-Law Saul Rivera from Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Larry Kieffer JR from Coventry Rhode Island, Step daughter Ashley Medetongnon from Watertown, New York,...
Larry Feeney Iii
May 28, 2021
Lawrence E. Feeney, III, age 66, of Portsmouth, RI and formerly of Lincoln, RI, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2021. He was the loving husband of Maureen Greichen of Portsmouth. Lawrence was born in Providence, RI to the late Lawrence Feeney Jr. and G. Joyce (Mullins) Feeney. He graduated from Pilgrim High School and Rhode Island College and soon...
David Lamar Wood
May 28, 2021
David Wood, 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2021 at home in Portsmouth. David was born February 22, 1938, in Benson, NC. to Milburn and Allene (Stewart) Wood. David was married to Rita (Lynch) Wood for 63 years. Dave is survived by his wife Rita, and his sons, Michael F. Wood and his wife, Darlene,...
John Crouse Burney Jr
May 28, 2021
John Crouse Burney, Jr., was born on April 6th, 1924 in Little Falls, NY. After service as an enlisted man and aviation cadet during World War II, he entered West Point with the Class of '46. At West Point, in Company F-1, his goal was to stand high enough in his class to be assigned to the branch of his...
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