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Deborah Ann Owens
May 30, 2020
Deborah Ann Owens (Bryant) of Middletown, RI, died Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. She was 66. Born October 13, 1953, in Atlantic City, NJ, where she lived until the family moved to Middletown in the early 1960s. Debbie was married to her high school sweetheart, the late Douglas M. Owens Sr., for almost...
Maura Jo Mcmahon
May 29, 2020
Maura Jo McMahon, Mo, beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, and friend, entered eternal life on May 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 3, 1987, weighing 2 pounds 14 ounces, to Dr. Thomas P. and Jo-Ellen Lewis McMahon, she grew up in Portsmouth, RI where she was a shining light of joy and inspiration to friends and...
Lawrence James Decambra
May 25, 2020
Lawrence J. DeCambra, age 84, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away on May 25, 2020. He was the husband of the late Joan M. DeCambra. Lawrence, called Larry by family and friends, the youngest of 13 children, was born in Somerset, MA to Antone and Mary (DeCosta) DeCambra. As a young man he served in the US Air Force for 3...
Dana E Luther
May 25, 2020
Dana E. Luther, 81, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on May 25, 2020. Dana was born in New York City, NY to Ira and Margaret Zwicker. Dana was the wife of Keith W. Luther for 54 years.Dana was a graduate of Hartford Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years, the majority of those...
Mary Veronica Souza
May 25, 2020
Mary Veronica Souza (Pacheco) was born on July 31, 1932 to Manuel and Alexandrina Pacheco from Middletown, RI. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1951 and worked as a switchboard operator for New England Telephone. She later was employed by Raytheon Submarine Signal Division and retired in the early 1990s. She was a member of Jesus Savior Parish, and...
Joann C. Mcgeown
May 20, 2020
Middletown, RI - Mrs. JoAnn C. McGeown, a woman of profound faith, left on Angels wings for her most spectacular journey yet, to the heavenly Father on May 20, 2020; reuniting with her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, Charles F. McGeown, Jr. An extraordinary woman, who never met a stranger, she died the same way she lived, with...
Janice Knowles
May 19, 2020
Janice Knowles, age 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on May 19, 2020. Janice was born in Fall River, MA to Robert and Lillian Copley. Janice is survived by her children David Knowles, Patrick Knowles, and Barbara Hastings. A special thank you to Kathy Knowles for providing care and comfort throughout Janices...
Angelina Slagle
May 18, 2020
Angelina Angie Slagle, age 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on May 18, 2020. Angie was born in Warren, RI to William and Arlene Dexter. Angies children are all so grateful for her. She was so selfless, loved everyone without judgement, helped anyone she could and expected nothing in return. She loved unconditionally and treated all kids like they...
Eric John Christensen
May 18, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Eric J. Christensen, 53, announces his passing on May 18, 2020, at his home in Portsmouth RI, after a courageous battle with cancer. Eric was born on August 21, 1966, in Newport RI, to the late Forrest W. and Anne C. Christensen. Eric attended St. Philomena School, Tabor Academy and Bishop...
Iva Wimbiscus
May 14, 2020
Mrs. Iva B. Wimbiscus, age 95, formerly of 81 Ellery Ave, Middletown, died on May 14, 2020 at the Scandinavian Skilled Nursing Center in Cranston, RI. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Wimbiscus. Iva was born July 19, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Harry Button and Ilean (Patterson) Button. Mrs. Wimbiscus was a member of the Williamsville...
Francis R. Santos
May 14, 2020
Francis Frank R. Santos, 84, of Middletown, RI, died on Thursday May 14, 2020 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Martha E. (Crouch) Santos. Born on March 11, 1936 in Middletown, RI, he was the son of the late Manuel C. and Louise J. (Furtado) Santos. Frank started working for the Middletown...
Paul John Peterson
May 14, 2020
With great sadness the family of Paul Pete J. Peterson, Jr, 87, announces his passing on May 14th at Briarcliffe Gardens, Johnston, RI, where he received compassionate care. Pete was the son of the late Ethel (Berquist) Peterson and Paul J. Peterson. Originally from Worcester, MA, he earned an engineering degree from Norwich University, also contributing his athletic talents to...
Maryalice Russo
May 12, 2020
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Maryalice Russo (Parvo), loving wife of William Russo, passed away surrounded by her family in her home in Middletown, Rhode Island. Maryalice was born on December 5, 1938, in Newport, Rhode Island to Joseph and Carmel Parvo (Perry.) Maryalice attended Sheffield School and Rogers High School in Newport, Rhode Island. She was employed by Middletown...
Lucinda E Dressler
May 10, 2020
Lucinda Emily OLoughlin Dressler died on May 10, 2020 after living with stage four colon cancer for six years. She was a resident of the Clarke School Apartments in Newport, RI. Cindy was the wife of the late Dr. Donald P. Dressler of Portsmouth, RI. Cindy was born April 9, 1944 to the late James and Barbara (Snow) OLoughlin. She...
Suzanne G. Merciol
May 8, 2020
Suzanne M. Merciol, age 96, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 8, 2020. Born in Dombasle, Argonne, France to Fernand and Jeanne (Bernire) Guillaume. Suzanne moved to the United States in 1969 and worked for many years at the former C.H. Charles 510. Formerly of Prospect Hill Street, Newport, she was a communicant of St. Marys Catholic Church....
Dorothy Jean Warren
May 7, 2020
Dorothy Warren, age 93, formerly of Little Compton, passed away May 7, 2020, at Grace Barker Nursing home in Warren. Dorothy was born in Jamaica Plain, MA to Esther (Nickerson) and Alexander Bone. Dorothy was married to the late Leon Warren for 65 years. She grew up in West Roxbury, MA and became a resident of Dedham, MA after she...
Dorothy Jean Warren
May 7, 2020
Dorothy Warren, age 93, formerly of Little Compton, passed away May 7, 2020, at Grace Barker Nursing home in Warren. Dorothy was born in Jamaica Plain, MA to Esther (Nickerson) and Alexander Bone. Dorothy was married to the late Leon Warren for 65 years. She grew up in West Roxbury, MA and became a resident of Dedham, MA after she...
Elaine M. Raduano
May 5, 2020
Elaine M. Raduano, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away May 5, 2020 at the age of 83 from complications of kidney cancer. Elaine was born in Cambridge, MA. She was the wife of the late Joseph T. Raduano for 64 loving years. Elaine was a truly devoted wife and mother. They had three daughters who were loved very much. Elaine was...
Casper George Schneck
May 5, 2020
Casper G. "Kip" Schenck Jr., 72, of Middletown, RI passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Grand Islander Nursing Center in Middletown after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Kip was born in 1947 in Rockville Center, New York. He was the son of the late Bette Mae (Jarvis) Schenck and the late Casper George Schenck. His family moved...
Casper George Schenck
May 5, 2020
Casper G. Kip Schenck Jr., 72, of Middletown, RI passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Grand Islander Nursing Center in Middletown after a courageous battle with Parkinsons Disease. Kip was born in 1947 in Rockville Center, New York. He was the son of the late Bette Mae (Jarvis) Schenck and the late Casper George Schenck. His family moved...
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