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William Ledyard Palmer III
Jan 25, 2026
William "Tad" Palmer(William Ledyard Palmer III)
March 27, 1963 - January 25, 2026
Tad was born in San Rafael, California, and grew up in Newport Beach. From an early age, the water was central to his life.
Tad began sailing at the age of ten in sabots, eventually moving on to Laser racing with Newport Harbor High School and the Lido Isle Yacht...
Sauvita Pair
Jan 25, 2026
-----------------It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sauvita Pair, who left us on January 25, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on February 9, 1963, in Roanoke, NC, Sauvita spent her life dedicated to her work and her passions. A valued member of the James L. Maher Center, she worked tirelessly in the warehouse industry...
Madeleine M Pencak
Jan 29, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Madeleine M. Pencak, who departed this life on her 77th birthday, January 29, 2026. Born on January 29, 1949, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Madeleine gracefully touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness, warmth, and dedication to others.
Madeleine was a proud graduate of Bristol Community...
Janet Mary Pimental
Jan 27, 2026
Janet Mary Pimental, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, was born on June 11, 1941, in Newport, RI, and passed away at the RI Veterans Home in Bristol on January 27, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Helen (Minior) Pimental.
Janet graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, and then proudly served as a U.S. Navy WAVE during the Vietnam...
Michael Francis Stinton
Jan 26, 2026
Michael F. "Coach" Stinton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, soccer coach, teacher and friend to all, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. He was 75 years old.
Born in October of 1950 in Fall River, Massachusetts, Michael was the son of the late Andrew Eugene Stinton, Sr. and Marjorie Sandham Stinton. From an early...
Kenneth Libby
Jan 24, 2026
Kenneth K. Libby, age 83, of Port Orange, Florida, formally of Newport, RI passed away on January 23, 2026, in his words "from just getting old." Ken was one of four children born to Mildred B. and Howard L. Libby.
He attended the Newport Public School System, grades K through 12, graduating from Rogers High School in 1960. Ken then...
Jennifer Matais
Jan 22, 2026
With profound joy and deep appreciation for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Jennifer Matais, who departed this world on January 22, 2026. Born on February 11, 1970. Jennifer graced our lives with her kindness, and unwavering spirit.Jennifer is survived by her beloved daughter, her grandchildren, her cherished brother, and cherished sister. Together, they will carry on her...
Lawrence Glenn
Jan 17, 2026
Lawrence Randolph Glenn, 87, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Born on June 30, 1938, in Syosset, New York, he was the son of Joseph Wooderson Glenn of Brooklyn, New York, and Mary “Lady" Love of Memphis, Tennessee. Larry grew up in Syosset, where he attended Westside School and...
Jane McCoy Reynolds Prétat
Jan 16, 2026
Jane McCoy Reynolds Prétat, lovingly known as "Omi" by her grandchildren and many others whose lives she touched, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 99. Her life was marked by intellectual curiosity, independence, deep compassion, and an enduring devotion to family.
Jane was born in Ogdensburg, NY and grew up in Potsdam. She graduated from Pembroke...
Beverly Botelho
Jan 15, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Botelho, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who departed this life surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2026, at the age of 84. Beverly was born on July 19, 1941, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Upon completing High School she worked as a payroll clerk at Standish Johnson...
Dr. M. Kathlyn Nelson, DMD
Jan 14, 2026
Dr. M. Kathlyn Nelson, DMD, 70, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, following her battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was the beloved wife of Paul Eric Nelson.
Born in Orlando, Florida on March 5, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Moore) Smith. Kathy grew up in Middletown, Rhode Island, where...
Deborah Hagensen
Jan 14, 2026
Deborah Hagensen, 95, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on January 14, 2026. She was the wife of the late Carl H. Hagensen. Born in Fall River, MA on March 25, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Martha (Jackson) Chase.
Deborah has a graceful way about her. Most everyone who met her became a friend. While raising her...
Francis Landry
Jan 14, 2026
Francis D. Landry Jr., a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side, on January 14, 2026, at the age of 73 after a long and courageous battle with frontotemporal dementia. A lifelong Newporter prior to his diagnosis, he was born on December 31, 1952, in Norwich, CT. While he should...
Donna Rose
Jan 13, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Rose, a beloved daughter, mother, and cherished friend, who departed this world on January 13, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on December 21, 1945, in Newport, Rhode Island, Donna's spirit resonated with the beauty of the sea and the gentle whispers of poetry. She found peace in the vivid...
Milton Stein
Jan 13, 2026
Milton Stein (affectionately called Bop or Boppy by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and Milt or his Hebrew name, Minasha by his family and friends) lived a long, colorful life and passed peacefully on January 13, 2026. He was 98.
A remembrance gathering is being planned for late February in South Jersey where he will be laid to rest with his...
Mario Silva
Jan 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mario R. Silva, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 20, 1938, in Fayal, Azores, Mario spent his later years in Middletown, Rhode Island, where he touched the lives of everyone around...
Barbara Williams
Jan 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Williams. She died after a brief illness at Rhode Island Hospital on January 10th, 2026. She was 97 years old.
Barbara was born in New York City to John Z. and Emily C. Heizer and grew up in New Jersey and Ohio before her family settled in Marblehead,...
Conception Rezendes
Jan 10, 2026
Surrounded by her beloved family, Conception 'Connie' Margaret Rezendes passed away on January 10, 2026 in Newport, RI at the age of 94. Born on Nanaquacket in Tiverton, RI on February 15, 1931, Connie spent her early years growing up in Portsmouth, RI as the daughter of immigrant famers, Joseph Viera Anselmo and Mary Jo Anselmo. Her early years working...
Marjorie Smith
Jan 10, 2026
Marjorie Ann Coblentz Smith
February 2, 1936 - January 10, 2026
Marjorie Ann Smith, 89 of Chases Lane, Middletown, died peacefully Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Village House Nursing facility in Newport, RI.
Born in Dexter, MO, on February 2, 1936, to Wesley and Betty Jane Coblentz, and preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Frederick Smith of 42 years, in 2003. Marge...
John Flanders
Jan 9, 2026
John Flanders, 77, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital after a battle with illness.
John was born in Newport, RI to Gerald Flanders and Lillian (Ruggeri) Flanders. He attended De La Salle Academy and graduated from Rogers High School. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy, earning an honorable discharge....
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