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Brian James Smith
Dec 7, 2020
Brian Smith, age 76, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 7, 2020. Brian was born in Worcester, MA to Bernard and Vivian Smith, and grew up in Shrewsbury. Brian married Leslie (Goguen) Smith of New Bedford, MA on August 29, 1969 in Long Beach, CA. They celebrated their 50th anniversary last summer with friends...
Emile Joseph Ferrara Jr
Dec 5, 2020
Emile Joseph Ferrara Jr., age 77, passed away on December 5, 2020 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center from COVID-related complications. A lifelong Bristolian, Emile was a prolific artist, outdoorsman, gourmet cook and inspirational teacher to multiple generations of art students. But first and foremost, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be remembered for his...
Eduardo Silvia Arruda
Dec 4, 2020
Eduardo S. Arruda, 86, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 4, 2020. Eduardo was born in Portugal to the late Francisco and Etelvina Arruda.Eduardo served in the Portuguese Army before immigrating to the United States. He enjoyed fishing and gardening fruits, vegetables and flowers.Eduardo is survived by his wife Maria Arruda, and his daughters Fatima Arruda and Patricia...
Gregorio Barandiaran
Dec 2, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Gregorio Barandiaran announces his passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the age of 96. Gregorio will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Vicenta, and his three sons and their wives; Jose and Georgette, Gregory and Antoinette, and Paul and Deborah. Gregorio will also...
Norrie Wake
Dec 1, 2020
Arthur Norrie Wake III passed away after a brief, non-COVID-related illness, on Tuesday, December 1, at the age of 77 years. Norrie will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Nancy, and his daughters Conley Zani and Lesley Webster. He will be missed by his four grandchildren, Wake, Lincoln, Wyatt and Noble, and by his sons-in-law, Mike Zani...
Justine Marie Wesner
Dec 1, 2020
Justine Wesner, 77, of Portsmouth, RI peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 after having spent the twilight moments of her life surrounded by her three sons. She was brought into this world by her parents, Helen and Edmund. She was raised in a close knit family, neighborhood, and community on the lower east side. She migrated to Aquidneck...
David Paul Murphy
Nov 30, 2020
David Paul Murphy, 59, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on the morning of Monday, November 30th at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous fight against illness over the past two years.David was born on February 15, 1961, in Goldsboro, North Carolina to the late Timothy J. Murphy and Carmella (Stravato) Murphy. David is survived by...
George Carl Reuther
Nov 29, 2020
George Carl Reuther, 83, of Tiverton, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in Queens, NY, and was the son of the late George and Kathleen Reuther. George married the love of his life, the late Emma Jane (McLoughlin) and they were married for 50 years prior to her death in 2013. He...
Francis Anthony Perry
Nov 27, 2020
Francis Anthony Perry, age 81 of Middletown, Rhode Island passed away surrounded by his family on November 27, 2020. Born in Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Henry and Marion (Alvernes) Perry. Francis served in the Marines from 1958 to 1962 in Okinawa, Japan and Camp Pendleton, CA. He retired from the Town of Middletown after...
Mary Frances Rutledge
Nov 25, 2020
Mary F. Rutledge, 86, of Middletown, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at home, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Mary, known as 'Marie' by friends and family, was born on October 8, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late James J. and Mary (Oates) Morrissey. She is survived by her eight children, John F. Rutledge III...
Barbara June Stenning
Nov 23, 2020
Barbara June Stenning, a direct descendent of Captain John Luther who arrived in America in 1630, died peacefully at home on November 23, 2020. Married on June 28, 1952, she was the wife of Gordon J. Stenning. Born August 12, 1928, in Johnston, RI, she was the daughter of the late Howard C. Luther, Sr and Mildred (Graves) Luther. Barbara...
Albert Monteiro
Nov 22, 2020
Albert Monteiro, 87, of Newport, passed away on November 22, 2020, at home with his family by his side. Albert was born in Newport, RI to the late Maximo and Geralda Monteiro. Albert was the husband of Antonia (Gonsalves) Monteiro for 55 years. Albert worked as an automotive technician for Bove Chevrolet for many years. He loved spending time with...
Edith M. (Taylor) Trainor - Mayflower Descendant
Nov 22, 2020
Edith M. (Taylor) Trainor, age 99, passed away peacefully from non-COVID causes on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Born on Feb. 23, 1921 in Fall River, MA she was a current resident of The Grand Islander Center in Middletown, RI, and had enjoyed life at Clifton Assisted Living in Somerset, MA for two years prior. For most of her life, Edith...
Joseph F. Tremblay
Nov 22, 2020
Joe Tremblay, a well-known Newport sports fan, who, for decades never missed a game at Cardines Field, had a remarkable record predicting sporting events and interviewed some of America's greatest athletes including Ted Williams and Arthur Ashe, died Sunday at the age of 73. He had recently recovered from a serious fall when it was learned that he suffered from...
Alice Margaret Devine
Nov 22, 2020
Alice M. (Barish) DeVine, age 87, of formerly of Newport, RI, passed away on November 22, 2020. Alice was born in Providence, RI to Gabriel and Zekiah Barish. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. DeVine. She grew up in Providence and graduated from St. Xavier's High School. She worked for several years in the Unemployment Office for...
Ana V. Moitoza
Nov 21, 2020
Anna V. (Vargas) Moitoza, 91, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at her home on November 21, 2020. She was the wife of the late Thomas G. Moitoza Jr. Born in Pedro Miguel, Faial, Azores, she was the daughter of the late António Vargas da Terra and Maria do Céu Vargas. Anna was predeceased by her sisters Maria, Sarah, Albertina, Angelina,...
Sue Klapthor
Nov 17, 2020
Susan Thomas Klapthor of Portsmouth, RI passed away in the comfort of her home on November 17, 2020 with her family by her side. She was 74 years old. Sue was born in Newport, RI on October 30, 1946 to the late (Ret.) Lt. Colonel Charles G. Thomas and the late Minnie Berman Thomas. She was the wife of Ronald...
Mariette I. Gendreau
Nov 16, 2020
Mariette I. (Caplin) Gendreau, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away with her children by her side, on November 16, 2020 in Royal Middletown. Mariette was born in Fall River, MA, daughter of the late Louis and Aldea Lincourt Caplin. Mariette graduated from Jesus Mary Academy in Fall River. She went on to graduate from the Bristol Community College, School of...
Leon Merle Provost
Nov 14, 2020
Leon Merle Provost, age 63 of Newport, RI passed away unexpectedly November 14, 2020.Leon was born in Wurzburg Germany and loved the ocean and all kinds of ships and sailboats. He was just a few months old when he encountered his first trans Atlantic cruise from Germany to America. His second trans Atlantic crossing happened when he was 5 onboard...
Barbara Ann (Whitford) Nass
Nov 11, 2020
Barbara Ann (Whitford) Nass, 88, a lifelong resident of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully in her home November 11, 2020. Barbara was the wife of Robert W. Nass. Born in Brooklyn, NY, October 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James P. Whitford and the late Agnes E. (Downes) Whitford. In addition to her husband Robert, she leaves...
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