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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry B. Wells at the age of 90 in Middletown, R.I. Having served his country with honor during the Korean War as a Master Chief in the United States Navy, Harry dedicated 20 years of his life to the service.
Born in South Carolina to G.C. Wells and Doris (Pitts)...
Ann T. Wells, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Chelsea, MA, in 1934, to Joseph and Anna (Griffin) Swankowski. Ann was a dedicated wife to her late husband, Harry Wells for 49 years. She retired from the Marriott after several years of service in housekeeping. Ann was a life member...
Carol Ann (Hopkins) De Ruggiero, 87, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, RI, passed away on July 12, 2024, in the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late CDR Saverio De Ruggiero, Jr., USN, (Ret.).
Born in Palmer, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Edna (Davis) Hopkins.
Carol graduated with a Bachelor's Degree...
Marie A. "Emily" Ney, 86, of Middletown, passed away, Friday, September 6, 2024, in the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late George A. Ney.
Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Silvia) Peters.
After being a homemaker taking care of her children and her home, Emily worked part time at...
Mark A. Caron, 64, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabe and Annette (Thibault) Caron, his stepmother Alice (Sullivan) Caron, and his beloved wife, Margaret Caron, who was the love of his life.
Mark graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1978 and went on to earn an associate...
Joseph "Sarge" Rodrigues, 84, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 3, 2024 after a courageous four month battle with glioblastoma multiforme. Joe was the husband of the late Linda (Klapthor) Rodrigues. Born on the family farm in Middletown, RI on November 24, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph and Olivia (Travers) Rodrigues.
Joe graduated from Rogers...
John F. "Chief" Gomes, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 1, 2024. He was the adoring husband of Debbie Keech for 36 wonderful years. Born in Middletown, RI, he was the son of the late John and Clara (Soares) Gomes. Chief founded Johnny's Getty Service Station in 1967, After a successful career, he retired in the 1990s...
Mary L. Crawford, 89, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on August 30, 2024. She was the wife of the late Richard Crawford. Born in Newport, RI on February 28, 1935, She was the daughter of Edward and Josephine (Ferreira) Vars.
Mary grew up in Newport and enjoyed a 26 year career on the Newport Navy Base, working mostly in the MWR...
William Timothy Gozdz , 85, of Middletown, Rhode Island, peacefully passed into eternal life on August 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Bill cherished his wife, Jacqueline M. (Kellner) Gozdz for 62 wonderful years. They shared a lifelong love of devotion and appreciation for one another. A dedicated father, he is survived by his daughters, Janet M. Goulart...
Walter "Jim" James Wesner, 83, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, peacefully transitioned in his sleep on August 28, 2024, in the St. Clare Home in Newport.
Born in Rolla, MO, he was the son of the late Adam and Elizabeth (Irwin) Wesner.
Jim graduated from The Ohio State University with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Theresa D. (Duquette) Hadad, 93, of Portsmouth, RI, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norman R. Hadad. Born in Fall River, MA in 1931, she was the daughter of the late Leo A. and Clara (LaFlamme) Duquette.
Theresa was very active in music. She was a long time choir member of...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gardner M Devos, Jr., 37, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, on August 27, 2024.
Gardner was born on December 30, 1986 in Laconia, NH. He will be deeply missed by his mom, Lori Devos-Rodrigues, and dad, William Rodrigues.
Known for his teasing so hard until you saw red, always...
Peter D Davis Sr. 82 of Portsmouth RI passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Heatherwood Nursing Home on August 26,2024.
He was the husband of Jean E (Ray)Davis. He was born June 30, 1942 in Abilene, Texas. He was the son of the late Leo Davis and Gertrude Stevens Davis. In addition to his wife Jean, Peter...
Geraldine 'Gerri' Frances Gregory, age 72, passed from this life on August 21, 2024 at Newport Hospital. Gerri was born on April 10, 1952 in Newport, Rhode Island, to Barbara (McCarthy) Gregory and Broughton Colin Gregory.
As a result of the doctor being unaware that Gerri was a twin and born second, she developed cerebral palsy (CP). This condition never held...
Mildred L. (Thomas) Grinnell, 97, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Newport Hospital.
She was the wife of Laurance Franklin Grinnell, LTC (RET).
Born in Portsmouth, RI, she was the daughter of the late Henry Ellsworth and Mabel (Vaughn) Thomas.
Mildred's career as a secretary included time at the Newport Chamber of Commerce, the Newport Torpedo Station, the...
Providence, RI -Thomas H. Levesque Jr., 77, of Portsmouth, RI, died on August 20, 2024. He was the husband of Susan (Fatata) Levesque.
Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Doyle) Levesque.
In addition to his wife Susan, he leaves his daughter Michelle Littlefield, as well as his grandsons Michael Littlefield and Seth Ohop...
John M. Mello, a devoted husband, father, and dedicated employee, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, HopeHospice Inpatient Center, Providence, RI at the age of 83. Born in Newport, RI on October 16, 1940, John was a proud American citizen and a veteran of the Army, serving his country with honor.
John spent 38 years working for Raytheon....
Margaret Anne Bulmer, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on August 20, 2024. She was the wife of the late William A. Bulmer. Born in Newark, New Jersey on July 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sabina (Obendorfer) Healey.
Maggie grew up in Newark, NJ and attended University of Rhode Island. She worked for several years...
John J. Hand MD, FACP (Jack) passed into eternal life on August 20th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Mary Anne (Killea) Hand for sixty-four years. He was the son of the late John J. Hand Sr. and Agnes (Sullivan) Hand. Jack was born in Newport Hospital on December 17th, 1936, but spent most of his young life in...
Barbara Lyon French, a native of Aquidneck Island, died peacefully on August 19, 2024 at a nursing facility in Warren, Rhode Island. Born Barbara Ames Lyon, in Newport on October 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Phillip A. Lyon and Edna P. Lyon. Barbara grew up on Paradise Avenue in Middletown and graduated from Rogers High School...
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