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Local obituaries for the Newport and Portsmouth, RI Area

GB Baer

GB Baer

Sep 14, 2024

GB Baer, 64, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on September 14, 2024.

Born in Newport RI on October 1st, 1959, he was the son of the late Eugene W. Baer and Margaret (Dolan) Baer. He was also predeceased by his stepmother, Catherine Casey.

He attended Saint Philomena School and Portsmouth High School.

He had worked at Kramer Tech, GTech, and was...

Roland Addison

Roland Addison

Sep 19, 2024

Roland L. Addison, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on December 4, 1936, in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Nellie (Burton) Addison. Roland lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering kindness.

Roland was a devoted husband to his...

Lisa M. Narciso

Lisa M. Narciso

Sep 18, 2024

Lisa M. Narciso, 54, of Newport, RI, passed away at home with her mother and sister by her side on September 18, 2024, after a year long battle with cancer.

Born in Fall River, MA, Lisa's life was filled with remarkable achievements, meaningful connections and an abundance of friends.

Lisa embarked on her educational journey and excelled, graduating from Middletown High School...

Ronald Sherman Foberg

Ronald Sherman Foberg

Sep 16, 2024

Ronald Sherman Foberg, 77, of Middletown, RI, passed away in the Village House Nursing Home on September 16, 2024.

Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Charles and Lillian (Sherman) Foberg.

Ronald graduated from Middletown High School and went on to Plus School of Business in Providence where he received IBM Training, TAB Equipment Operation and Computer Programming....

Betty Mello

Betty Mello

Sep 15, 2024

Betty Jane Mello, a beloved wife, mother, and nana, passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Portsmouth, RI. Betty was born in Huntsville, TN, on August 1, 1943, and spent her life spreading love and joy to all who knew her.

Betty and her husband of 64 years, Jesse Mello, were inseparable and...

Rebecca Farwick

Rebecca Farwick

Sep 14, 2024

Rebecca Dorene (Farr) Farwick, affectionately known as Becky, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Becky was 55 and leaves a void in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Becky was born on May 10, 1969, in Littleton, NH. She was raised in Londonderry, NH, and attended Londonderry High School,...

Harry Church

Harry Church

Sep 14, 2024

Harry J Church

Bristol, RI -Harry J Church, 79, of Rhode Island, died on September 14, 2024.

Born in Newport, RI on March 14, 1945, He was the son of Captain Vernon and Rose Marie (Bergeron) Church.

Harry "Gunner" Church served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and did 4 tours aboard a "swift boat" attack boat and 2 additional tours in...

Thomas Peters

Thomas Peters

Sep 13, 2024

Thomas Peters, 81, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, passed away on Friday September 13, 2024 at Hope Hospice in Providence, RI, after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer

Thomas was born June 19, 1943, in Derby, CT to Everett and Eileen (Hellyar) Peters.

He grew up in Ansonia, Connecticut and graduated from the Watkinson School in 1961, continuing with many...

Walter Lopez Davila

Walter Lopez Davila

Sep 13, 2024

Walter de Jesus Lopez Davila, de 19 años, residente de Newport, RI, falleció el 13 de septiembre de 2024 en el Hospital de Rhode Island rodeado de su familia y amigos. Walter nació en San Guayaba, Palencia, Guatemala, de sus padres Aselo Lopez y su difunta madre Maria Veronica Davila.

Emigró a este país hace 5 años con la meta de...

Raymond Mosher

Raymond Mosher

Sep 12, 2024

Raymond V. Mosher was called away on September 12, 2024 at the Grand Islander surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a loving wife Alice M. (Ferreira) Mosher and two daughter's Linda A. Rogers (late husband Dennis), Susan M. Santos (husband Ricky) both of Portsmouth, RI.

Moe is also survived by his brother Leslie P. Mosher (wife DeAnne) and his grandchildren...

Elizabeth Stiess

Elizabeth Stiess

Sep 11, 2024

Elizabeth Newell Stiess died Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born September 1, 1988 in Newport, RI, she was the best and most loving mother to Wesley, best friend to brother, Will and his partner, Bri, cherished daughter of Janet Nobis and Ed Stiess, and devoted partner of Rich Ferreira. Liz will live on in the hearts of her family, godmother, goddaughter,...

John J. Dorato, Jr.

John J. Dorato, Jr.

Sep 11, 2024

John J. Dorato, Jr. 77, died peacefully at home on September 11, 2024. Born in Newport, RI on April 28, 1947, he was the son of the late John and Philomena (Mello) Dorato. He was the brother of the late Dolores A. (Dorato) Fisher and Eleanor Mello Ancil; and is survived by two sisters Phyllis M. (Dorato) Platt and husband...

Lorraine Smith

Lorraine Smith

Sep 8, 2024

Lorraine A. Smith, 80, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, in Providence, RI. She was the wife of the late Clifford Smith.

Born in New York, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Arthur and Agnes (Donovan) Hinsch. She graduated from Forest Hills High School and spent decades in her Rego Park community, attending weekly church services, volunteering,...

Oscar Hall

Oscar Hall

Sep 8, 2024

“A big, beautiful smile was his universal language.”

Oscar (Michael) Hall passed in peace on September 8th, 2024 surrounded by a monumental amount of love. Oscar was born on August 27, 2014, 3 & 1/2 weeks early at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, RI to an excited duo; mother Cara McGowan and father Jonathan Hall.

From the moment he took his...

Marie Ney

Marie Ney

Sep 6, 2024

Marie A. "Emily" Ney, 86, of Middletown, passed away, Friday, September 6, 2024, in the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late George A. Ney.

Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Silvia) Peters.

After being a homemaker taking care of her children and her home, Emily worked part time at...

Mark A. Caron

Mark A. Caron

Sep 5, 2024

Mark A. Caron, 64, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabe and Annette (Thibault) Caron, his stepmother Alice (Sullivan) Caron, and his beloved wife, Margaret Caron, who was the love of his life.

Mark graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1978 and went on to earn an associate...

Dennis McQuillen

Dennis McQuillen

Sep 3, 2024

Dennis Michael McQuillen, the beloved husband of Dolly (Morton) McQuillen, father of Matthew, Erin, and Kate, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024, in Newport, RI. He was born on April 8, 1940 in Winthrop, MA.

Dennis lived in North Reading, MA for 45 years. A graduate of Northeastern University and Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Dennis pursued his passion for...

Joseph Rodrigues

Joseph Rodrigues

Sep 3, 2024

Joseph "Sarge" Rodrigues, 84, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 3, 2024 after a courageous four month battle with glioblastoma multiforme. Joe was the husband of the late Linda (Klapthor) Rodrigues. Born on the family farm in Middletown, RI on November 24, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph and Olivia (Travers) Rodrigues.

Joe graduated from Rogers...

Ann Wells

Ann Wells

Sep 1, 2024

Ann T. Wells, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Chelsea, MA, in 1934, to Joseph and Anna (Griffin) Swankowski. Ann was a dedicated wife to her late husband, Harry Wells for 49 years. She retired from the Marriott after several years of service in housekeeping. Ann was a life member...

John F. "Chief" Gomes

John F. "Chief" Gomes

Sep 1, 2024

John F. "Chief" Gomes, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 1, 2024. He was the adoring husband of Debbie Keech for 36 wonderful years. Born in Middletown, RI, he was the son of the late John and Clara (Soares) Gomes. Chief founded Johnny's Getty Service Station in 1967, After a successful career, he retired in the 1990s...

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