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Maria Alves
Sep 24, 2025
Maria Nunes deSousa Alves, 88, of Portsmouth/Middletown RI, formerly of Hartford/Old Lyme CT, died Wednesday, (September 24, 2025) at her residence in Middletown. Mrs. Alves was born on Oct 22, 1936 in Santa Cruz, Madeira Island, Portugal the daughter of Joaquim and Leopoldina de Sousa. She married Manuel H. Alves in Portugal on June 1, 1961. She was a loving...
Mary Fougere
Sep 22, 2025
Mary L. Fougere, 96, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025. Born in Bristol, RI on April 8, 1929, she was the daughter of William and Catherine (White) Bottomley. She was the loving wife of the late Stephen P. Fougere for over 70 years.
Mary grew up in Bristol, attending parochial schools and graduated from Colt Memorial High...
Jean Smith
Sep 21, 2025
Jean Mary Smith (nee Morgan) passed away peacefully in Newport, RI on September 21, 2025, after 96 years of a full and eventful life. Born on 12/28/1928 in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, Wales, Jean spent her younger years during World War II (from 1939-1945) where she often shared stories of not seeing an orange or banana during the war years and finding...
Senior Chief Petty Officer Francis William Osman Jr., USN (Ret.)
Sep 20, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Francis William "Bill" Osman Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and decorated veteran, who departed this life on September 20, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on November 5, 1940, in Oswego, New York, Bill lived a life full of adventure, laughter, and love in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.Bill...
Manuel Garcia
Sep 19, 2025
Manuel "Manny" Estulano Garcia, 75, of Middletown RI died unexpectedly at Newport Hospital on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born on February 8, 1950 in Faial Azores to the late Estulano and Irene Garcia. Manny immigrated to the US at the age of 10. He become a proud US citizen in the 1960s. He married his wife Maria Manuela (DeFreitas) Garcia...
Lisa Fagan
Sep 14, 2025
Lisa Marie Fagan, 53, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Heatherwood Health Care in Newport. She was born in Fall River, MA on July 23, 1972, to the late Marie A (Minese) Fagan and Thomas A. Fagan, Sr. Lisa lived in Portsmouth for all of her life until health complications forced her to...
Timothy McKinney
Sep 13, 2025
Timothy Michael McKinney, 69, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on September 13, 2025.
Timothy was born on February 18, 1956, in Syracuse, New York, to the late Eva Robinson and the late Ronnie McKinney. He made his home in Newport, Rhode Island, where he built a life surrounded by family and friends.
Timothy was a skilled contractor and the...
Kathleen Condry
Sep 7, 2025
Kathleen A. Condry, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday September 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Kathleen was born on November 21, 1937, in Newport, RI. She was the daughter of William J. ("Butts") Hughes and Helen E. (Gifford) Hughes.
She was married to the late Daniel J. Condry for over 60 years.
Kathy was a stay-at-home mom until...
Diana Nance
Sep 4, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Diana Lema Nance, who left this world peacefully on September 4, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on June 15, 1952, in Newport, Rhode Island, Diana was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Diana dedicated over 25 years of her life to The Newport Marriott, where...
Robert Kieronski
Sep 2, 2025
Robert Victor Kieronski of Newport, an award-winning artist, inventor and electronics engineer with an ever-curious mind and a whimsical sense of humor, died in Hope Hospice Center in Providence on September 2, 2025 at the age of 84.
With his characteristic resilience and determination, Robert had dealt with renal disease and other complex medical issues in recent years. Through...
Letty Champion
Sep 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Letty Ray (Quarry) Champion, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world on September 1, 2025 at the age of 84. She leaves behind her husband of 67 years, Ronald W. Champion Sr. and their four children, Carol (Champion) Wernquest and her husband Bill, Timothy Champion Sr. and...
Betty Greenman
Aug 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Betty Joyce Greenman, who left us peacefully on August 29, 2025. Born on March 30, 1926, in Marinette, Wisconsin, Betty lived a full and vibrant life, ultimately calling Middletown, Rhode Island, her home but always maintained a passion for the Greenbay Packers. Betty was a dedicated parishioner of St....
Thomas Galvin
Aug 29, 2025
Dr. Thomas Patrick Galvin, 82, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Joan (Reardon) Galvin for 56 years.
Born in Newport on September 18, 1942, he was the son of Thomas Galvin Sr. and Catherine (Murphy) Galvin. He attended Newport Public Schools and De La Salle Academy before graduating from Fordham...
Daryll Neal
Aug 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daryll Neal, a true original, who left us just shy of his 70th birthday on August 27, 2025. Born on August 29, 1955, in New York City, Daryll brought a vibrant spirit to every room he entered, most recently calling Middletown, RI his home.Daryll was known for his laid-back...
Johanna Collins
Aug 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Johanna McKenna Collins, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us peacefully on August 26, 2025. She lived a life filled with love and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Born on May 10, 1948 in Northampton, Massachusetts, Johanna was the beloved daughter...
Margaret Shea
Aug 25, 2025
Born in Ocean Grove, Massachusetts, on April 23, 1937, Margaret was the daughter of the late Thelma and Frank Maynard of Newport, RI.
Margaret is survived by her devoted husband of 34 years, Daniel J. Shea II of Middletown, RI. Among her most cherished memories were travels with Dan to Ireland, where they visited the family cottage.
A woman of deep faith,...
Kathleen Souza
Aug 24, 2025
Kathleen C. Souza, 84, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in the loving embrace of her family on August 24, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis A. Souza, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and companionship.
Born in Newport, Rhode Island on April 13, 1941, Kathy was the daughter of the late Charles E....
Mary Williams
Aug 22, 2025
Mary Frances Williams has risen to the light of God's kingdom. She leaves behind 4 sisters, Laura L Williams, Hilda C Smith, Elizabeth A Jackson, Jeannine L Carter and a brother, William W Williams Jr. Extended family grieves as Mary also leaves behind an aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in her rise to glory by our...
James Reise
Aug 22, 2025
James "Jim" Allyn Reise, 85, of Jamestown, RI, and Bonita Springs, FL, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2025, with his loving wife, Rita, by his side.
Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Jim was the son of Gertrude (Raposa) and John Reise. He attended De La Salle Academy and enjoyed a charmed childhood in 1950s Newport. During his...
Roger Slocum
Aug 22, 2025
Roger Slocum, age 87, and a resident of Aquidneck Island since 1976 died on August 22nd. He is survived by his wife Rosemary, their three children Joshua and his wife Neely, Tyson and his wife Tatiana and Jessica. He is survived by 5 grandchildren; Bryce, Quinn, Chellie, Catalina and Makar and his brother Louis in San Diego, California.
Roger retired...
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