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Margaret S. Smith

Margaret S. Smith

Oct 4, 2020

Margaret S. "Peggy" Smith, age 64, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on October 4, 2020, at home. She was a wonderful and loving wife to Mark Smith for the last 38 years. Margaret was born in Newport, RI to the late William Strack and Katherine (Bryer) Strack who recently died on September 6, 2020. Peggy loved trips to the...

Angelina Borodemos

Angelina Borodemos

Oct 4, 2020

Middletown -- Angelina "Angie" (Daglis) Borodemos, 90, a long-time resident of 4 Rego Road, Middletown, R.I. died Sunday the 4th of October at the Grand Islander. She was a native Newporter born on November 1, 1929, and the daughter of the late Peter M. and Mary (Petritis) Daglis. Angie was the devoted wife of her beloved, the late Demo Borodemos....

Anna N. Flaherty

Anna N. Flaherty

Oct 3, 2020

Anna Louise Flaherty born November 22, 1925 passed away peacefully at her family home in Middletown, RI on October 3, 2020. The daughter of Frank and Susan Nunes, Anna is predeceased by her husband, Theodore Flaherty, Sr. her brother, Frank L. Nunes, and her two sisters Edna North and Agnes Cayer. She leaves behind four children; Theodore Flaherty, Jr., Margret...

Dorothy Margaret Donovan

Dorothy Margaret Donovan

Oct 2, 2020

Dorothy (Yeomans) Donovan, age 94, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on October 2, 2020. Dorothy was born in Newport, RI to Henry and Dorothy (Munro) Yeomans. As a young woman she worked at the Newport Torpedo Station and then worked in Liggets and Yesterdays Restaurant. She then began her family and raised her five children. Over the years she...

William Richard Campion

William Richard Campion

Oct 1, 2020

William Campion of Portsmouth, RI passed away on October 1st at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "Bill" was 82 years old and is survived by his wife Jennifer and his daughters Lisa Campion and Sara Campion-Egan and Sara's husband Robert Egan. Bill was a loving grandfather to his six grandchildren, Grayson, Devin, Genevieve, William, Alexander and Robert. Bill was...

Gerald C. Browe

Gerald C. Browe

Sep 29, 2020

Middletown, RI - Gerald C. Browe, affectionately known as Jerry, 92, Middletown, RI, went home to his Heavenly Father on, Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Newport Hospital, with his loving daughter, Darlene holding his hand before, during and after his death. Born and raised in the Fifth Ward of Newport, Jerry was born on April 25, 1928, he was the...

Ray Robinson

Ray Robinson

Sep 29, 2020

Clarence "Ray" Robinson, age 69, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 29, 2020. Ray was born in Newport, RI to Clarence and Frances (Pendelton) Robinson. He worked for many years for the city of Newport as a heavy equipment operator. Later he worked for Electric Boat as a welder and the Volkswagen dealership in Middletown....

Tita M. Velasco

Tita M. Velasco

Sep 27, 2020

Tita M. Velasco, 94, of Middletown, RI passed away on September 27, 2020 at the Grand Islander Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Deo Velasco for 69 years. Born on Jan 4, 1926 in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Philippines she was the daughter of the late Regino and Rosa (Munoz) Cardinoza. While in the Philippines she was...

Dottie Jackson

Dottie Jackson

Sep 27, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Dottie Robertson Jackson announce her peaceful passing the morning of Sunday, September 17, 2020 Dottie was predeceased by her husband Robert Sr. She will be missed by her children, Robert Jr, Richard, Ronald, and Rita as well as, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild. Also, cousins and numerous extended family members...

Thomas Paul Mohr

Thomas Paul Mohr

Sep 27, 2020

Thomas Mohr, 27, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 26, 2020. Thomas was born in Whittier, CA to Paul and Carlene Mohr. Thomas graduated from Portsmouth High School, where he loved playing football. After high school, he went on to Keene State College where he was a brother of Phi Mu Delta. Thomas is survived by his parents,...

Mary Theresa Botelho

Mary Theresa Botelho

Sep 27, 2020

Mary Botelho, 87, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Sunday, September 27. Mary was born in Tiverton, RI to the late Manuel and Mary White. She was the wife of Manuel D. Botelho Jr. Mary is survived by her husband Manuel D. Botelho Jr, her daughters Karen Botelho and Sharon Botelho, her sister Catherine Rancourt and her husband Paul, her...

Marsha Lynn Bigbee

Marsha Lynn Bigbee

Sep 26, 2020

Marsha L. (Maynard) Bigbee, 69, of Portsmouth, passed away on September 26, 2020 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late John F. Bigbee. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Shirley (Sonner) Maynard. Marsha is survived by her three children, Daniel Bigbee and wife Jacqueline, of Portsmouth, Tracey Smith and husband...

John Christopher Migliori

John Christopher Migliori

Sep 26, 2020

John Christopher Migliori, 34, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away suddenly at home on September 26, 2020. John was born in Newport on August 12, 1986, to Christopher John Migliori and the late Kimberly (Fiedler) Migliori. He had a lifelong love of the outdoors and the sea around him. Among his favorite activities were saltwater fishing and metal detecting. He...

Karen Marie Vinci

Karen Marie Vinci

Sep 25, 2020

Karen M. Vinci, 56, of Bristol, passed away on September 25, 2020, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Kerri J. Vinci-Brightman. Born in Revere, MA, she was the beloved daughter of Harry and Barbara (Lundgren) Vinci of Port Charlotte, FL. Karen worked as a videographer where her job took her to Europe for filming. She was a Market...

Valentina Mottram

Valentina Mottram

Sep 23, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Valentina "Tina" Mottram age 72, announces her passing on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Middletown, Rhode Island. Valentina was born in Manassas, Virginia. She was the daughter of Enrique Sr. and Alice Caballero. Many will...

Darlene M. Silvia

Darlene M. Silvia

Sep 22, 2020

Darlene M. Silvia, age 61, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 22, 2020. She was the wife of Paul A. Silvia. Darlene was born in Newport, RI to the late Manuel Alvanas and Joan (Frazier) Alvanas of Portsmouth. Darlene is survived by her husband of 41 years Paul Silvia, two sons Christopher Silvia and his wife Cassie of...

Kimberly Sue Raposa

Kimberly Sue Raposa

Sep 21, 2020

Kimberly Raposa, 61, of Portsmouth, RI passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2020. Kimberly was born in East Liverpool, OH to the late James and Barbara Torrence. Kimberly was the oldest of three children, a household full of girls. She attended Hopewell High School where she was a member of the school band, graduating in 1977. Kim worked at Beaver...

Shirley Jean Sartori

Shirley Jean Sartori

Sep 21, 2020

A private memorial service for Shirley R. Sartori, who passed away on September 20, 2020, will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, RI. Shirley was born on April 13, 1927, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Mildred Goetz Rucker and Joseph Rucker. She met her first husband, Walter F. Andrus, while attending Katherine Gibbs Business School in...

Rachel Perry Plymesser

Rachel Perry Plymesser

Sep 21, 2020

Rachel Perry Plymesser, 96, died on September 21, 2020 at the John Clarke Nursing Center, Middletown, RI. She was the wife of Arthur S. Plymesser of Middletown and the late George F. Perry Sr. Born on June 29, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Joaquim Ferreira and Mary Gonsalves Ferreira. Rachel worked as an LPN at nursing homes...

Sandra Hall

Sandra Hall

Sep 20, 2020

Sandra Hall, 54, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer on September 20, 2020. Sandy was born in Newport, RI to the late Benjamin and Sue Hall. She was the owner of Beach House Tanning. Sandy was always ready to lend a helping hand. In her memory, please show kindness to each other. Sandra...

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