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Lynn Challoner
Mar 9, 2025
Lynn M. Challoner, 66, of Newport, RI, died on March 9, 2025.
She was the longtime partner of John W. Scott III.
Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Eileen (Mello) Challoner.
Lynn had such a big heart, she was the sweetest, kindest and gentlest one of us. She never had a bad word to...
Willa Johnson
Apr 8, 2025
Willa L Johnson passed peacefully on April 8th, 2025. Born in Okeechobee, Florida in 1926, she married Earnest Johnson in 1941 and was his loving wife for 58 years before his passing in 1999. She was an employee of the Navy Exchange, managing both their main store and finishing her career as manager of the Uniform Shop.
Following her retirement, Willa...
Mojca Sonja Sencar Integlia
Apr 6, 2025
Mojca Sonja Sencar Integlia (Mojci), 87, beloved mother of Dr. Mark J. Integlia and Sonja M. Boyland passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at The Villa Crest Nursing & Retirement Home, in Manchester, NH.
Mojci was born on December 10, 1937 in the city of Ljubljana, the capitol of Slovenia. Her parents were Judge Bogomil Sencar, and Josephine Sencar (nee...
Douglas R. Kenney, Sr., USN, (Ret.)
Apr 6, 2025
Douglas R. Kenney, Sr., USN, (Ret.), 95, of Portsmouth, RI, and of Lyndonville, VT, passed away at home on April 6, 2025. He was the husband of Rhonda (Nutting) Kenney and the late Margaret (Mills) Kenney.
Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Douglas and Ada (Banks) Kenney. Douglas lived a life characterized by service, dedication, and...
Michael Kane
Apr 5, 2025
Michael J. Kane Sr., 85, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, surrounded by his family at home. Born in Newport, RI, Michael was the beloved husband of the late Rose Marie (Bell) Kane and the son of the late Bernard and Lillian (Crowley) Kane.
A dedicated firefighter, Michael, served with the Newport Fire Department from 1970...
Carole J. O'Hanley
Apr 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Carole J. O'Hanley. She passed away peacefully listening to her favorite country song, "Take Me Home" surrounded by her family on April 5, 2025 at the age of 85.
Carole was born on December 21, 1939, in Toronto, Canada to William and Jayne McCauley....
Paul Souza
Apr 4, 2025
Paul Souza, 71, of Coventry, RI, formerly of Fall River, MA, passed away on April 4, 2025.
Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Raposa) Souza. He grew up in Portsmouth and attended Portsmouth High School.
Paul was a dedicated handyman who cherished his time working on a farm in Tiverton, where he was known...
Maria Rocha
Apr 3, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Carmo Rocha, who entered into eternal rest on April 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on October 15, 1935, in San Miguel, Azores, Portugal, Maria made her home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where she dedicated her life to serving God and her community.
Maria was...
Rosemary A. Bradley
Apr 1, 2025
Rosemary A. Bradley, a beloved wife, mother, nana, and sister, 79, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on April 1, 2025, in the Tufts Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of George A. Bradley for 56 years. Rosemary was a cherished member of her community and the heart of her family.
Born and raised in Newport, RI, she was the daughter...
Ronald Klapthor
Apr 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts yet joyful memories that we announce the passing of Ronald B. Klapthor, who passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on April 30, 1943, in Newport, Ron spent his life in steadfast dedication to family, friends, and his career.
Ron was a beloved husband to Susan for 47 years and an...
Edward O'Neill
Mar 31, 2025
Edward Thomas O'Neill, Jr. passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on March 31, 2025. Born to Edward and Rita O'Neill on February 22, 1946, Ed was affectionately referred to as "Tiger" by his closest friends, and was later known as "Grr" to his beloved grandchildren. Ed grew up in Milton, MA and graduated from Boston College High School in 1963...
Colleen Beaver
Mar 31, 2025
With heavy hearts but great affection, we celebrate the life of Colleen Beaver, who passed away on March 31, 2025, at the age of 58. Colleen was born on January 17, 1967, and spent her life bringing joy, compassion, and vibrant energy to everyone around her.
A proud graduate of Portsmouth High School and Katherine Gibbs School, Colleen dedicated...
John V. Williams, II
Mar 31, 2025
John V. Williams, II, 71, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away at his home on March 31, 2025.
Born in Quonset, RI, he was the son of the late John V. and Margaret (Chambers) Williams.
John honorably served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam Era.
John is survived by his siblings; Nicholas (Crystal) Williams, of Shiloh, NC, Theodore Williams, of Tiverton, Claire...
Arthur Gustafson
Mar 29, 2025
Arthur Dale Gustafson, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, in Middletown, RI. Arthur was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Frances Naomi Whisenhunt. He is survived by his daughter, Denys Eftekhar (Portsmouth, RI) and his son, Darel Gustafson (Shelton, CT), their spouses, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Known as Dale by his family and...
Linda A. Rogers
Mar 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda A. Rogers, a beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend, who left us on March 24, 2025. Born on December 2, 1958, in Newport, RI, Linda's strength and courage inspired everyone she met.
Linda graduated from Middletown High School, Class of '77, and continued to take part in organizing many...
John Stoddard Cook Peckham
Mar 24, 2025
John Stoddard Cook Peckham, 90, of Little Compton, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 24, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Roque) Peckham.
Born in Newport, RI, on February 26, 1935, he was the son of the late Charles and Marion (Cook) Peckham.
John by nature was a skilled outdoorsman, well known for...
Patricia Jennings
Mar 23, 2025
Patricia Ann Jennings, 72, of Middletown, RI, formerly of East Providence, RI and Seekonk, MA, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on June 8, 1952, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary (Burgess) Jennings, sister to the late William Jennings and longtime partner of over 45 years to the late Jean...
Charles Oliveira
Mar 23, 2025
Charles E. Oliveira, 90, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Charlie was born in Newport, RI and was the son of the late Alvaro and Mary (Braga) Oliveira. He was the husband of Mary E. (Cooney) Oliveira, whom he was married to for 57 years.
Charlie had an insatiable work ethic. He started in his youth...
Katherine Rose Healy
Mar 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Katherine Rose Healy, on March 23, 2025, at the age of 102. She passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital with family by her side. Born on May 7, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Katherine Herklotz. She was...
Joanne Benner
Mar 23, 2025
Joanne Benner, 82, of Middletown, RI, died on March 23, 2025 in the Village House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Arthur E. Benner, Jr., for 48 years.
Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Gomes and Ezara Peters.
Joanne is survived by her son, Michael E. Benner and his wife Jennifer of...
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