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Cynthia "Cindy" C. Diana
Nov 30, 2024
Ms. Cynthia (Cherubini) Diana, 78 yrs old, passed away peacefully at Heatherwood Nursing Home and Rehabilitation facility on November 30th, 2024.
Cynthia was born in Waterbury Connecticut on September 19th, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Armond F. Diana and Doris (Benson) Diana. She was also the sister of the late Armand Diana.
She graduated from Croft High School and...
Harry Leonard
Dec 19, 2024
Harry Leonard, 72, of Portsmouth, RI, died at home on December 19, 2024 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Linda (Braley) Leonard.
Born in Newport, RI on November 30, 1952, he joined the USAF as a young man. He completed the Military Police training while in the Air Force and found his calling in Law Enforcement. After active...
Patricia Carrellas
Dec 18, 2024
Patricia Grace Carrellas, 55, of Portsmouth, RI, died on December 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Stephan Boneu, and proud mother to Grace, Henri, and Margaux.
Born in Newport, RI on March 30, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Anthony T. and Mary Lou (Stanton) Carrellas. She graduated from Rogers High School in...
John Lewis III
Dec 18, 2024
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John William Lewis III
Middletown, RI - John “Jack” William Lewis III, a beloved son, brother, father, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on October 5, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John W. and Flora Mae Schisler Lewis Jr. Former husband of the late Donella Vidmar Lewis, and brother to the...
Patricia A. Leonard
Dec 16, 2024
Patricia A. Leonard, of Holliston, MA, passed away with her family by her side on December 16, 2024. She was the wife of Jeffrey Leonard for 55 years.
Born in Portland, ME, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Joan Marie (Feury) Gavic. Patricia worked 30 years as a business manager for the 4-H Foundation of Massachusetts.
Patricia is survived...
Kerri Lyn Baker
Dec 16, 2024
Kerri Lyn Baker, 54, of Middletown, RI, died at home on December 16, 2024. Born in Newport, RI on September 19, 1970, She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Madeline (Aleicho) Baker.
A lifelong Aquidneck Island resident, Kerri raised her young family in Newport before moving to Middletown. She was a long time manager at Benny's in Middletown until...
Richard "Rocky" E. Pires
Dec 16, 2024
Richard "Rocky" E. Pires, 67, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away at home on December 16, 2024. He was the husband of Angela Manchester.
Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late John and Mildred (Close) Pires.
Rocky was a man of many passions and talents with a personality larger than life. In his youth, he made a name...
Scott A. Williams
Dec 15, 2024
Scott Andrew Williams, 67, of Newport, RI, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away with his family by his side on December 15, 2024. He was the husband of Lisabeth (Hale) Williams for 21 years.
Born in Melbourne, Australia, he was the son of the late William and Bettini (Carnegie) Williams.
Scott lived a life full of adventure and passion,...
Jennifer Saba
Dec 14, 2024
Jennifer M. Saba, 52, of New York, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Marlene Leatherbee of Newport and West Palm Beach, FL and the late George Saba. Jennifer Saba, who was a unique, incredible, bright, curious, woman, who could hold her own in any given situation. Well educated, well read, wanting to...
Linda R. Hilliard
Dec 13, 2024
Linda R. Hilliard, 79, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away at home on December 13, 2024, with her family by her side. She was the wife of Edward J. Hilliard, Jr., for 42 years.
Born in Washington, DC, she was the only child born to the late Joseph and Edith (Morell) Reynolds.
Linda was a woman of many...
Rita C. Toppa
Dec 11, 2024
Rita Claire Toppa passed away in her sleep Wednesday, December 11, 2024. "Pixie" as she was known to all who loved her, spent the last months of her life with the wonderful people at Village House Nursing Home. When she moved into Village House, she soon became the life of the party. Her endearing personality lifted the spirits of staff...
Frances Adeline (Perry) Matthews
Dec 10, 2024
Frances Adeline (Perry) Matthews, aged 77, of Newport, RI, passed away on December 10, 2024, at Newport Hospital following a prolonged illness, surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 12, 1946, in Wareham, MA, to the late Mary F. Walker and Antone B. Perry. She was also the daughter of the late Louis Walker Jr. from Newport, RI.
She is...
Philip Davison
Dec 10, 2024
Philip Edward Davison passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the age of 85. Philip was the only child of Edward and Eunice Davison and grew up in Whitman, Massachusetts. He leaves behind his wife, Judith Davison; his three children and their spouses, Stephen and Kym Davison, John and Mandy Davison, and Susan Flis and Tory Flis; and his...
James F. Simon
Dec 9, 2024
James F. Simon, 80, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 9th, 2024.
Born in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late James F. Simon, Sr., and Alice (Feeney) Spaulding.
James (Jim), a resident of Portsmouth, RI, for all of his adult life, received his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Roger Williams University,...
John Brady
Dec 9, 2024
John F. Brady, 96, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on December 9, 2024. He was the husband of the late Margaret "Peg" (Lane) Brady. Born in Taunton, MA on July 12, 1928, he was the son of the late John J. and Helena (Parlow) Brady.
John graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Master's degree...
Joan Fleming-Robinson
Dec 8, 2024
With heavy hearts and fond memories, we announce the passing of Joan Patricia Fleming-Robinson, who left us peacefully on December 8, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on November 18, 1936, in Newport, RI, daughter of the late Charles and Jessica (Truax) Perry. Joan was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend whose vibrant spirit touched all who...
Carolyn Mason
Dec 5, 2024
Carolyn Mason, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on June 4, 1935, in Newport, Rhode Island, Carolyn instilled warmth and joy in the lives of those who had the privilege to know her. She lived all of her life in Newport, creating a home filled with laughter,...
Lawrence Chase
Dec 5, 2024
Lawrence L. Chase, 88, of Newport, Rhode Island, went to be with his Savior on December 5, 2024 surrounded by family. He was the husband of Lynn (Heggen) Chase for nearly 62 years.
Born in Newport, RI on June 18, 1936, Larry was the son of the late John F. and Hope (Levens) Chase. After graduation from Rogers High School in...
Alan Clark
Dec 4, 2024
Alan Prentice Clark
January 13, 1929 - December 4, 2024
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Alan P. Clark ("Porky"), 95, of Middletown, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in New York City, Alan spent his childhood in River Edge, New Jersey. He graduated from Princeton University where he enjoyed an accomplished football career and...
James Boyd
Dec 3, 2024
James W. Boyd Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving behind a rich legacy of love and laughter. Born on July 15, 1942, in Boston, MA, Jim spent his life in devotion to his family, his country, and his passions.
A proud Army veteran, Jim achieved...
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