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Richard Morgan
Jun 29, 2025
Richard Penrose Morgan, 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on June 28, 2025. He was the cherished husband of Cynthia (Drowne) Morgan. Born in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada on August 10, 1955, he was the son of Welsh born parents, Royston and Audrey (Dalby) Morgan.
As a youth, Richard spent summers on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales, causing mischief with friends, and...
Paula Raposo
Jun 27, 2025
Paula Christina Raposo, 52, a lifelong resident of Newport, Rhode Island, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 27, 2025. She was born on August 12, 1973, in Santa Clara, São Miguel, Azores. She then came to the United States, arriving in Boston on January 12,1976.
Paula was filled with love for her family and for Jesus,...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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...
Robert Hurley
Jun 15, 2025
Robert Joseph Hurley, 95, of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Portsmouth, RI died peacefully on June 15, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born in Somerville, MA on November 17, 1929, He was the son of the late Warren and Elizabeth (Cushing) Hurley.
Bob began his life in the Boston area, working with his siblings and father in their roofing business. Upon completion of high school,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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