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Kelly Ann Sylvia
Dec 20, 2020
"She's got a smile that it seems to me Reminds me of childhood memories Where everything Was as fresh as the bright blue sky Now and then when I see her face She takes me away to that special place And if I'd stare too long I'd probably break down and cry" Kelly Sylvia, 43, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed...
Laura Christine Warren
Dec 20, 2020
On Sunday, December 20, 2020, Laura Christine (Bonville) Warren of Thornton, NH passed away in the loving arms of her family at the age of 70. Laura was born on December 19, 1950 in Tallahassee, Florida to the late Donald Bonville and Laura (Gleason) Bonville. She grew up in Middletown, RI and was a graduate of Middletown High School. Laura...
Sylvia Mulligan
Dec 19, 2020
Sylvia Mulligan, 85, of Newport, Rhode Island, a US Navy Veteran, Salve Regina Graduate and member of Park Holm Sr. Ctr. passed away on December 19, 2020, at Royal Middletown. Sylvia was born in Denver, CO to the late Richard Luby and Nora Plaskett. Sylvia is survived by her children, Carl Mulligan of Warwick, James Mulligan of Newport, Dottie Mulligan...
William Jesse Parvo
Dec 18, 2020
William Jesse Parvo, of Newport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was 81 years old. He was the husband of Janice (Orford) Parvo to whom he was married for 52 years. Born in Newport, RI on February 16, 1939, he was the son of the late Jesse and Emily (Santos) Parvo. A devoted...
Carole A Mendes
Dec 18, 2020
Carole Anne (Freeman) Mendes, 74, of Portsmouth Rhode Island, passed away on December 18, 2020. Carole was born November 9, 1946 in Newport Rhode Island to the late Harold D. Freeman and Claire F. (Heller) Freeman. Carole was the wife of Manuel (Mel) E. Mendes for 36 years. Carol attended Saint Clare's Kindergarten, Hazard Memorial School and was a 1964...
Christine Martha Cole
Dec 18, 2020
On Friday, December 18, 2020, Christine Martha (Andrews) Cole of Cranston, RI passed away peacefully at the age of 69. Christine was born on August 14, 1951 in Newport, RI to Harry and Loretta (Ciavarini) Andrews. She graduated from St. Philomena's High School for Girls in Portsmouth in 1969. She spent her entire professional career with "the phone company" (New...
Beverly Mary Keohane
Dec 17, 2020
Mrs. Beverly M. Keohane (Charlton), age 85, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020. Beverly is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Joseph R. Keohane, her children, Leslie Keohane and her partner Ron Carreiro of Warren RI, Stephen Keohane and his wife Leela Olson of Deering, NH, James Keohane and his wife Carol of...
Patricia Mae Lauder
Dec 15, 2020
Patricia M. Lauder, 82, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on December 15, 2020. Patricia was born in Bronx, NY to the late Thomas Tully and Mae Gilbert. Patricia was the wife to Rick Lauder Sr. for 20 years. In addition to being a loving wife and devoted mother, she was employed at Southern New England Telephone Company for many years....
Michael Daniel Radkovich
Dec 15, 2020
Michael Radkovich, of Newport, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, surrounded by his family on December 15, 2020. He was 69. Michael was born in Newport Rhode Island to Daniel and June Radkovich. Michael married Donna (Elichalt) Radkovich of Falmouth, Massachusetts on September 9, 1978. Michael was known by many names, Mike, Rat and to the family, he is the Doctah....
Charles William Costa Jr.
Dec 14, 2020
Charles Costa Jr., 73, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on December 14, 2020. Charles was born December 4, 1947, in Newport, RI to Charles Costa and Jeanette (Manchester) Costa. Charles is survived by his children; Charlotte Costa, Christopher Costa, Charles Costa III and Michael Costa. He is also survived by his sister Charlotte Rich and his beloved ex-wife Mary,...
Noah Patrick Brisson
Dec 13, 2020
Noah Patrick Brisson died on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Noah was born in 1977 in Marlton, NJ. He grew up in Phillipsburg, NJ, where he graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1996. He received a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in design, photography, and experimental music from Alfred University in 2000. Along with his love of art,...
Robert Arthur Schoonover
Dec 13, 2020
Robert ("Bob") Arthur Schoonover died December 13 of cardiac arrest at Newport Hospital having been diagnosed with bladder cancer November 18. Bob was born January 2, 1949 at Aiea Medical Center, Territory of Hawaii. His father Donald Leroy Schoonover, originally from Los Angeles, California, was flying the Berlin Airlift at the time of his birth. Bob's mother Hazel Marie Farris...
Charlotte Tillinghast Macrae Carroll
Dec 12, 2020
Mrs. Charlotte Tillinghast Macrae Carroll, age 99, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Longwood, FL, died on December 12, 2020 at the John Clarke Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Capt. Charles H. Carroll, USN. Charlotte was born in Providence, RI to F. Arthur Macrae and Gladys (Sherman) Barker Macrae in 1921. She graduated from Hope High School,...
Carol Soares
Dec 12, 2020
Carol Soares, age 77, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on December 12, 2020 at home with her loving family. Born in Fall River, MA on September 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Florence (Cookson) Jackson. Carol was the wife of the late James E. Soares. Carol spent a long career at Raytheon Co....
Pauline J. Finnegan
Dec 12, 2020
Mrs. Pauline Finnegan, age 89, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 12, 2020. Pauline was born in Fall River, MA to George and Jane Sicard. Pauline married Joseph Finnegan, also of Fall River, MA on January 9, 1954 in Fall River. Pauline was a graduate of St. Anne's School of Nursing. She most enjoyed geriatrics and was...
Robert W. Nass
Dec 12, 2020
Robert W. Nass, 92, a lifelong resident of Newport RI passed away peacefully on December 12, 2020. Robert was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Whitford) Nass who recently passed this November 2020. They were married 67 years. Born in Newport, Rhode Island September 14, 1928, he was the son of Rudolph W. and Anna (Fleming) Nass. Robert is...
Katelin Rose Pimental
Dec 12, 2020
Katelin Pimental, 19, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away tragically, on December 12, 2020. Katelin was born July 4, 2001 in Newport, RI, to Christopher Pimental and Jean Rosa. Katelin graduated from Middletown High School in 2019. Kate was a beautiful and loving soul who loved life and touched the hearts of every person she knew. She radiated positivity and...
Regina Elizabeth Slezak
Dec 11, 2020
Regina Slezak of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was 76. She led an active life prior to being diagnosed with cancer in the beginning of 2020. She fought a long hard battle. Regina was born in Teaneck, NJ at Holy Name Hospital to George and Mary (Miklosko) Slezak. After graduating from Trenton...
Tim Mills
Dec 10, 2020
Timothy J. Mills of Newport, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was 58. He was born on September 28, 1962 in New London, CT to Anne (Sullivan) Mills and the late Stuart K Mills, Jr. The family returned to Newport shortly after his birth and he was a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island from that point...
Barbara Flis
Dec 8, 2020
Barbara Flis, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2020, at the Village House Nursing Home in Newport, RI. Barbara was born, December 4, 1932, in Newton, MA, to Antone Peschier and Helen Peschier. Barbara joined the WACS (Women Army Corps) in 1953, and proudly served during the Korean Conflict. She and her husband, Joseph Flis,...
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