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Thomas Roland Drapeau
May 9, 2021
Thomas Roland Drapeau, 72, of Portsmouth RI, passed away unexpectedly on May 9th, 2021. Born in Springfield, MA on July 6th, 1948, he was the son of the late Roland Drapeau and Gabrielle (Dery) Drapeau. He grew up in Springfield, MA, and settled in Southwick, MA with his wife, Cynthia (Russell) Drapeau. Tom worked at Holyoke Hospital for 38 years...
Scott James Sawyer
May 9, 2021
Scott Sawyer, 58, of Johnston, Rhode Island, passed away on May 9, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. Scott was born July 6, 1962, in Lewiston, ME to the late Fred Sawyer Jr. and Jaqueline (Blais) Speicher. Scott is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Speicher, and his siblings; Fred Sawyer of Portsmouth, Kevin Speicher of Cranston, Laurie Bailey...
Marlene Mary Mccaffrey
May 8, 2021
Marlene Mary McCaffrey, 76, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, made her life transition in Bridgeport, CT, on May 8, 2021, with her family by her side. The cause of bodily death was advanced gall bladder cancer. The medical staff who treated Marlene at St. Vincent's Medical Center were highly supportive of Marlene's family and treated her last moments with a compassion...
Minnie Parker
May 8, 2021
Minnie Parker, 91, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away at home, as was her fervent wish, on May 8, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Leonard A. Parker for 57 years. Minnie was born in Freetown, MA, to the late Boaventura and Joaquina (Gomes) Francisco. Minnie worked as a nurse in the Taunton State Hospital for 25...
Timothy Howard Jackson
May 7, 2021
Timothy Jackson, age 74, of Woodsville, New Hampshire, formally of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on May 7, 2021. Tim was born in Brockton, MA to the late Howard Jackson and Helen Coleman. He was the husband of Harriet N. (Fenn) Jackson. Tim is survived by his wife Harriet of Woodsville, NH, his children Timothy C. Jackson, Randall H. Jackson, Neal...
Manuel Neves Garcia
May 3, 2021
Manuel Garcia, 79, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 3rd. Devoted husband to the late Joanne Garcia. Manuel and his family immigrated to America from the island of Pico, Açores in November, 1960. He worked as a ground's keeper for St. George's School in Newport, and as a barber for George's Barbershop. He worked briefly on the Naval Base, and...
Frederick W. Cleasby
May 3, 2021
Fred W. Cleasby, 93, died on May 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Jean M. Cleasby. Born on August 2, 1927 in Collingswood, NJ, he was the son of the late Fred W. and Mary E. (McGrath) Cleasby. Fred served in the U.S. Army and te Army Reserve. He worked...
Giuseppina Brown
May 2, 2021
Giuseppina (Martinelli) Brown, 96, of Newport, died on May 2, 2021, in the St. Clare Home. She was the wife of the late Archie Roy "YoHo" Brown Jr. Giuseppina was born in Livorno, Toscana, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Orlando and Luisa (Nencioni) Martinelli. She is survived by her daughters, Oriana Brown Armstrong and her husband Gregory...
William A. Watkinson
May 1, 2021
Dr. William A. Watkinson, II, age 79, longtime resident of Newport passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021 at the Village House Rehab Center in Newport. He was the loving husband of Janet (Hoffman) Watkinson for the last 52 years. Bill was born on March 23, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to the late William Watkinson and Vona (Cox) Watkinson. After...
Herbert A. Rego
May 1, 2021
Herbert A. Rego, age 89, formerly of Freeborn Street, Portsmouth, died on May 1, 2021 in Florida. He was the husband of the late Lorraine Rego for 54 years until her death in 2008. Herbert was born in Portsmouth, to the late Joseph and Mary Simas Rego. He attended school and grew up in Portsmouth. He was a U.S. Marine,...
Julia Georgianna Morgan
Apr 30, 2021
Julia Georgianna Morgan, 91 of Newport Rhode Island, affectionately known as "Bowie", passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on April 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Julia was born in Fall River, MA on November 28, 1929 to the late Francisco and Georgianna Mello. Julia was the beloved and devoted wife of Ralph E. Morgan, to whom she was...
Phyllis Brooks
Apr 29, 2021
Phyllis Brooks, 94, passed away on April 29, 2021. She was the wife of the late Leon Brooks. Phyllis was born in Colon, Panama. Mrs. Brooks was a housekeeper, and Operating Room Technician at the Newport Hospital, where she worked for over 20 years. She was a devout Jehovah Witness. She loved to cook and feed her family and friends....
Nancy J. Jacob
Apr 29, 2021
Nancy J. (Gurka) Jacob, 70 of Slatersville, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in the Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Arthur P. Jacob. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Walter P. and June D. (Allard) Gurka. Nancy was also preceded in death by her brother Richard Gurka and her beloved...
Joseph Affonso
Apr 26, 2021
Joseph Affonso peacefully passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at Newport Hospital with his daughter by his side. Joe was born January 24, 1935 in Fall River MA., The son of the late Joseph and Anna (Ferreira) Affonso. He was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline C. Affonso, Brother Antone Alfonso, Sister Mary Leatherwood and sons James D, Jeffery...
Arthur S. Ferreira
Apr 25, 2021
Retired Detective Sergeant Arthur "Archie" S. Ferreira, 82, of Middletown, RI, died on April 25, 2021 in Sarasota, FL during a visit with his brother John. He was the husband of Eleanor (O'Connors) Ferreira for 59 years. Arthur was born in Newport to the late Manuel and Isabel Ferreira. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1957 and proudly served...
Walter Swistak
Apr 24, 2021
Walter G. Swistak, a retired Logistics Manager, from Newport RI passed away on April 24, 2021. He was the husband of Helen E. Swistak for 69 years. Walter celebrated his 100th birthday with his family last August in grand style. Walter was born in New Bedford MA on August 11, 1920, the son of Theodore and Wanda Swistak. Mr. Swistak...
Doris Ruth Jones
Apr 24, 2021
It is with loving memories that we honor Doris Ruth Jones (Dottie to her friends) of Portsmouth, RI., who was taken to Heaven, Saturday April 24, 2021, at the age of 90. Dottie was known as a "hot ticket" in our community, always full of smiles, love, generosity and spunk. She was a hard worker. One of her favorite jobs...
Matthew Edison Dick Last
Apr 21, 2021
Matthew Edison Dick Last passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 in Mystic, CT. Born in Los Angeles, Matthew was the youngest of four children born to the late Jim and Marnie Last. His brothers, William "Wooley", and Teddy, preceded him in death, in 2004 and 2006 respectively. His first job as a young brakeman for the Old Colony Newport...
Robert Morris Burton
Apr 19, 2021
WWII Army Veteran and longtime resident of Montclair, NJ and Nantucket, MA Robert Burton, 97, of Portsmouth Rhode Island, formerly of Nantucket Massachusetts passed away on April 19, 2021 at Atria Aquidneck Place in Portsmouth, RI, with Norma, his devoted wife of 43 years, by his side. Robert was born January 5, 1924 in Jersey City, NJ and raised by...
Rosandy Daniela Gotay
Apr 19, 2021
Rosandy Daniela Gotay, 30, of Middletown, Rhode Island passed away on April 19, 2021. Born on April 9, 1991 in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Alba M. Mims and the late Travis Mims of Middletown, Rhode Island. Rosandy was an active member of the Looking Upwards community. Rosandy, your departure has left us in a breath of...
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