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Norman Lidstone
Jul 3, 2024
Norman Lidstone, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 3, 2024. Norm was the son of Kenneth and Fanny (Arnold) Harris of Warwick, RI.
He joined the U.S. Coast Guard after high school. While stationed at Castle Hill in Newport, he was Coast Guardsman of the year in 1969. He served in Newport, Boston, MA,...
Andrea Scott Trout
Jul 1, 2024
Andrea Scott Trout, 85, of Portsmouth, RI, a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away in Rhode Island Hospital on July 1, 2024. She was the wife of the late Thomas L. Trout.
Born in Cambridge, NY she was the daughter of the late George and Carolyn (Gould) Andrew.
Andrea's life was a tapestry of artistry and achievement. From her intricate quilting...
Yvonne Moffitt
Jul 1, 2024
Yvonne M. Moffitt, 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on July 1, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph Moffitt. Born in Newport, RI on October 6, 1936, She was the daughter of the late Mariano and Aldina (Benevides) Vieira. She grew up in Portsmouth on the family farm. Soon she married and moved to Tiverton to raise...
Lorna Lewis
Jun 29, 2024
Lorna Rutherford Lewis, a compassionate soul who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on June 29, 2024, at her home in Newport, with her loving daughter by her side. Born in Merritt, British Columbia, Canada on February 4, 1928, Lorna's journey through life was one defined by a deep-seated passion for caring for others.
Having earned a Degree and...
Helena L. Chaves
Jun 29, 2024
Helena L. Chaves, 89, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Hudson, MA, passed away on June 29, 2024, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Herculano M. Chaves for 66 years.
Born in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Joao de Chaves Loura and Maria Moreira de Sousa.
Throughout her life, Helena found joy in creating, she...
Lorraine Burns
Jun 28, 2024
Lorraine Susan Burns, 88, a resident of Middletown, RI, since 1954, passed away on June 28, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Burns, Jr., for 68 years.
Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Rose (Correira) Nunes.
Lorraine's kind heart knew no bounds when it came to caring for her family....
Martine Vieira
Jun 28, 2024
Martine Day Vieira, aged 48, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and cherished memories. Martine was known for her warm heart, her feisty spirit, and her ability to brighten any space with her presence. Her strength was unmatched and her ability to overcome overwhelming obstacles inconceivable.
Martine is survived by her steadfast...
Zaida Gomez Paniagua
Jun 28, 2024
Zaida Sucely Gómez Paniagua de 19 Años Residente de Newport Falleció inesperadamente el pasado 28 de junio de 2024 en el Hospital de Providence. Nacida en San Guayaba , Palencia Guatemala sus Padres Fernando Gómez Escobar y Florencia Paniagua,
Sucely Emigró a este país por el apoyo de sus padres hace 3 Años y con la ilusión de el sueño...
Manuel "Benny" Benevides
Jun 26, 2024
Manuel "Benny" Joseph Benevides, 77, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Benny was the beloved husband of D'Ann Scott Benevides of 28 years.
Benny was born on November 10, 1946, son of Maria "Bella" Benevides (Mello) of Portsmouth and the late Manuel Benevides. Benny grew up in Fall River and graduated from Durfee High School in...
Sandra Crane
Jun 25, 2024
Our beautiful, beloved Sandra Kay Crane danced her way to heaven on June 25, 2024. She is currently no doubt having coffee and laughing with her father, Stanley Sandvig, mother Wilma (Brakke) Sandvig and brother Jerry Sandvig, all who were waiting for her there.
Born in landlocked Sioux Falls, SD, on November 2, 1939, and raised in Thief River Falls, MN,...
Maria Francisco
Jun 25, 2024
Maria H. Francisco of Middletown RI, 74, daughter of Jamie and Maria ( Piedade) Freitas, gained her angel wings at home surrounded by her family and beloved loved ones on June 25, 2024.
Maria was born in Madeira, Portugal on October 9, 1949, and moved to the United States in 1980.
Maria is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years Humberto...
Roland "Ron" S. Evans, Jr.
Jun 23, 2024
Roland "Ron" S. Evans, Jr., 68, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on June 23, 2024, in the Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was the husband of Debra (Azevedo) Evans for 40 years.
Born in Palo Alto, CA, he was the son of Mary (Evans) Koonce and the late Roland S. Evans, Sr.
Ron was a graduate of...
Kathleen Levesque
Jun 22, 2024
Kathleen 'Kay' L. Levesque, 80, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on June 22, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph Levesque. Born in Providence, RI on June 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph William and Agnes (Ryan) Landry.
Kay spent part of her youth in Bethel, Maine where she had some of her fondest memories...
Brent Barto
Jun 22, 2024
Brent Colby Barto, 82, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on June 22, 2024. He was the husband of Judith (Mendoza) Barto. Born in Richland Center, WI on February 12, 1942, He was the son of the late Harold and Myrtle Barto.
Growing up in Wisconsin, he enjoyed the hunting and fishing. After completing High School, Brent joined the US Navy and...
Jeffrey K. Yount
Jun 22, 2024
Jeffrey K. Yount, 63, of Middletown R.I., passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
He was born June 20, 1961, the son of Ralph and Evelyn (Fulton) Yount. Jeffrey was a 1980 graduate of Cameron County High School in Emporium, Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Navy from 1980 to 1988. Most of his service was on the destroyer,...
Jane Marie Alvernes-Halliday
Jun 21, 2024
Jane Marie Alvernes-Halliday, 71, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on June 21, 2024. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Halliday.
Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Woehrle) Alvernes.
Jane was a graduate of Middletown High School, and later dedicated herself to her work as a housekeeper at the Grand...
Julia Monteiro
Jun 19, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Julia Ann Monteiro. She was born on September 13, 1946, in Newport, RI, and sadly left us on June 19, 2024, at her residence in North Providence, RI, at the age of 77.
Julia was a proud woman who dedicated herself to caring for others. Her warmth and kindness...
Joan Jones
Jun 19, 2024
Joan Ann Jones, 66, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on June 19, 2024. She was the wife of Jerry Jones.
Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late George and Kathryn (Wilson) Coggeshall.
Joan worked in medical coding for 37 years, her career started at Aquidneck Medical Center, where she worked for...
Tylee Perry
Jun 17, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tylee Marie Perry, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Born in Providence, RI on March 13, 1968, to James Everett & the late Christine Perry. Tylee's warmth and loving spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. She was an adoring mother to her children, a devoted...
John Hackett
Jun 16, 2024
John Henry Hackett, age 65, of Portsmouth RI, passed away at home on June 16th, 2024. He was the son of the late Dr. Robert S. Hackett, DMD, and Mildred Astle Hackett.
Born and raised in Fall River, Mass, John was a 1977 graduate of Bishop Connolly High School, and a graduate of Providence College with a degree in Accounting in...
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