Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Newport and Portsmouth, RI Area

Paul Dutra

Paul Dutra

Jun 25, 2025

Paul C. Dutra, 83, a lifelong resident of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025 in the house that he built 53 years ago. He was the beloved husband of Diane (McGee) Dutra, with whom he shared nearly 58 years of marriage.

Born in Newport, RI, on December 15, 1941, Paul was the son of the late Manuel...

Darleen McKay

Darleen McKay

Jun 25, 2025

Darleen Ann McKay, 82, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 27, 1942 in Jamestown, RI to the late Anthony and Virgina DeTerra. Darleen was the wife of the late William J. McKay for 32 years. Darleen was the heart of her family a devoted wife, mother, stepmother,...

Alice Berry

Alice Berry

Jun 22, 2025

Alice M. Berry, 69, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully while under hospice care at the Newport Hospital, where she was cared for with dignity and respect. She was the former wife of Victor W Berry Sr.

Born in Boston, MA on February 28th, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Close) Pires.

Alice worked as a paraeducator...

Mary Rodger

Mary Rodger

Jun 20, 2025

Mary Alice Rodger "Alice" passed away peacefully on June 20 at the home of her youngest son Jimmy. She was 102 years old.

She was married for 47 years to the late Dr Robert C Rodger. She was later married for 20 years to the late Raymond Boyle. She was the eldest daughter of the late Paul J and (Marie) Alice...

Edward Hannon

Edward Hannon

Jun 20, 2025

Captain Edward Robert Hannon II, USN (Ret.), 93, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Carol (Currier) Hannon for 66 years.Born in New London, Connecticut, on December 23, 1931, Edward was the son of the late Captain Edward R. Hannon USN (Ret.) and Bernice (O'Brien) Hannon.Growing up in a Navy...

Beverly Pyne

Beverly Pyne

Jun 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the peaceful passing of Beverly S. Pyne, most recently of Bristol, and previously of Tiverton.

Bev was the daughter of Leon and Carolyn Johnson, and was raised in Melrose, MA. She earned her Associate's Degree at Burdett Junior College and worked as a secretary in Boston. In 1960, she married...

Ann Almedia

Ann Almedia

Jun 19, 2025

Ann Louise Almedia, 78, of West Warwick, and formerly of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on June 19, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on November 9, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Edward Almeida and Natalie Dennis.

Ann lived most of her life on Aquidneck Island, many years in Portsmouth. She was well known as a school bus driver for...

Kimberly Boiani

Kimberly Boiani

Jun 17, 2025

Kimberly Boiani, 56, of 25 North Drive, Portsmouth, R.I. died Tuesday, June 17th at Newport Hospital, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in Fall River, Massachusetts but considered herself a lifelong resident of and a "Native Newporter." Kim was the daughter of the late Barbara Doherty and Rudolpho "Rudy" Boiani.

Kim was well known for being the scorekeeper at...

Judith Davison

Judith Davison

Jun 17, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we remember Judith G. Davison, who passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at the age of 80 in Middletown, Rhode Island. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Davison, and together they shared a beautiful bond that was rooted in deep friendship, unwavering partnership, and a love that quietly inspired...

Ruth Cote

Ruth Cote

Jun 16, 2025

Ruth E. Cote, a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died peacefully at her home on June 16, 2025. Born in Fall River, MA on August 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Pemberton) Cote and was engaged to the love of her life, the late Adrian "Jack" Hughes. Always dressed to the nines with...

Evelyn Pine

Evelyn Pine

Jun 14, 2025

Evelyn B. Pine, 77, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on June 14, 2025 at Charlton Hospital. She was the wife of the late SSG, Fred Joseph Pine, US Army Veteran and Bronze Star recipient. Born in Newport, RI on March 19, 1948, She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Souza) Semas.

Evelyn grew up in Middletown and began...

Margaret H. Stevenson

Margaret H. Stevenson

Jun 12, 2025

Margaret H. Stevenson, 93, of Portsmouth and Prudence Island, RI, passed away on June 12, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Frederick R. Stevenson Sr. for 60 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Stephan) Taylor. Margaret's journey took her to many places as a Navy wife as she stood...

Catherine C. McGill

Catherine C. McGill

Jun 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Catherine C. McGill, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world on June 12, 2025, at the age of 90. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. McGill Jr.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (NaHill) Auerweck. Catherine graced us with...

Pamela Braman

Pamela Braman

Jun 7, 2025

The family of Pamela Helen Braman, of Middletown, RI, is saddened to announce her passing at 80 years of age while residing at Royal Health Forest Farm. Pam was born at Newport Hospital on October 15, 1944. She was the second child of Donald Stewart and Mary Helen Otto Braman.

Pam leaves her brothers, Eric (Patricia), James (Teresa), David (Catherine), Robert...

Marilyn Isabelle (Washburn) Murphy

Marilyn Isabelle (Washburn) Murphy

Jun 7, 2025

Marilyn Isabelle (Washburn) Murphy, 81, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on June 7, 2025.

Born in Newport, RI, on July 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. Washburn, Sr., and Madaline (Fuller) Washburn.

Marilyn is survived by her husband of 45 years, John J. "Jack" Murphy, her children, Heather...

Kelly Nevitt

Kelly Nevitt

Jun 7, 2025

With hearts broken and lives forever changed, we share the unimaginable loss of our beloved Kelly Nicole Nevitt, 15, who passed away leaving behind a world that was brighter because she was in it.

Born on September 18, 2009, in Newport, Rhode Island, Kelly was the cherished daughter and best friend of her mother, Sharon Nevitt. Their bond was inseparable...

Kathleen Legein

Kathleen Legein

Jun 6, 2025

Kathleen Rose Legein, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Born on July 1, 1942, in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Stella Covel.

A 1961 graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield, Kathleen began her career with New England Telephone before marrying the love of her life, James F. Legein, on...

Curtis Edes

Curtis Edes

Jun 6, 2025

Curtis Karl Edes, a.k.a. Curty Cut, born July 18th, 1963 in Newport, RI at 61 passed away after a valiant fight-to-the-death kind of battle with cancer on June 6, 2025, at Newport Hospital with his loving daughter Ashley Edes and her partner by his side.

Curtis was a simple man, but never boring; original—one-of-a-kind to say the least. A Newport mainstay...

Joseph Allen

Joseph Allen

Jun 5, 2025

Joseph P. Allen, Jr, 86, of Chelmsford, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at home with his family. He was born on August 10, 1938, and was the son of the late Joseph P. Allen and Mary T. Allen (nee Landers) of Boston, MA. He also resided in Dorchester MA. In addition to his parents, he is...

Janice Frazier

Janice Frazier

Jun 5, 2025

Janice R. Frazier, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was the loving wife of Ronald J. Frazier for the last 50 years. Born in Fall River, MA on September 29, 1951, She was the daughter of the late James and Ruth (Bedard) Holt.

Janice graduated from Portsmouth High School and worked for many years for...