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Eileen M. Dwyer
Eileen M. Dwyer, 79, of 39 Everett St., Newport, wife of the late Francis J. Dwyer, died peacefully at home in her sleep on Friday, October 29, 2004.
Born on January 31, 1925 in Cambridge, MA she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Catherine (Baker) Calder. Mrs. Dwyer move with her family to Newport in her youth. She was a graduate of Rogers High School, Class of 1933. She was employed for many years as a telephone operator for New England Telephone in Newport. Later in her life Mrs. Dwyer became a Real Estate Agent and worked for many local agencies.
She was a parishoner of St. Mary’s Church, Newport in her youth and a member of the St. Mary’s Choir, and more recently a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church, Newport. Mrs. Dwyer was a past member of the Newport Yacht Club and an active volunteer for the organizations social events. She loved being a Newporter, Ocean Drive and was an avid Garage Sale attendee. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed by her family.
She leaves sons Kevin F. Dwyer, and Francis J. Dwyer, Jr., both of Newport, Timothy P. Dwyer, of Jamestown, and two daughters Rita L. Dwyer, of Santa Barbara, CA and Eileen F. Kondor, of Pearland, TX, and four grandchildren Finn P. and Gaelyn A. Dwyer, and Taryn and Ryan Kriepe; and one newphew Bernard “Buddy” Kane. She was the sister of the late Margaret Lawrence and Rita Kane, both of Newport.
A Celebration of Life will be Celebrated on Wednesday November 3, 2004 in St. Joseph Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport at 9:00 am.
The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care, efforts and support of the staff at Forest Farm Health Care Center. Donations may be made to the Forest Farm Health Care Center, 191 Forest Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842
Eleanor A. (Peterson) Mally
Eleanor A. (Peterson) Mally, 72 of 60 Berkeley Avenue, Newport, died Thursday, November 4, 2004, at Newport Hospital after a short illness. She was the wife of Thomas E. Mally,
Born in Newport, RI on June 3, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Paul and Sarah (Harper) Peterson.
A life long Newporter she was a graduate of the former St. Joseph Grammar School and a graduate of former St. Catherine Academy Class of 1950.
Mr. and Mrs. Mally were married in Newport and celebrated their 50th anniversary in February 2004. Mrs. Mally was a homemaker and later in her life she worked for 17 years as an office assistant at Sullivan School in Newport. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Newport.. Mrs. Mally was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them and her friends at Third Beach in Middletown.
Besides her husband she leaves three sons, Hugh E. Mally, Boca Raton FL; Charles j. Mally and Thomas J. Mally, both of Newport; a daughter Sarah L. Michael, Newport; four grand children and one great granddaughter. She also leaves her Aunt Mary T. Harper of Middletown. She was the sister of the late Paul D. Peterson and Peter M. Peterson.
Funeral on Monday, November 8, 2004 at 8:00am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Church, Spring St., Newport, at 9:00 am. Burial will be graveside in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown, RI.
Donations may be made to the St. Mary’s Church Building Fund, PO Box 547, Newport, RI 02840.
Evelyn Ann (Maloof) Downes
Evelyn Ann (Maloof) Downes, 74, died yesterday at Newport Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Sgt. John Downes of the Newport Police Department. Born in Pawtucket on August 3, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Louis and Sophie (Boulice) Maloof.
She is survived by her son, David K. Downes, her daughter-in-law, Karen (Kelly) Downes, two grandchildren, Julia, 6 and John Thomas, 4, of Newport, and her brother, Louis Maloof of North Chatham, MA, as well as many nieces and nephews, whom she loved. Five brothers predeceased her: George, John, Nick, Dan and David Maloof.
Mrs. Downes, a longtime resident of Newport, lived at 111 Washington Street and formerly of Sylvan St. She was a graduate of Rogers High School and Rhode Island College. She worked as a telephone operator for the New England Telephone Company.
A woman of many talents, she was a writer of poetry and children’s stories and a fine arts painter. When in her sixties, she decided to go to college. Traveling to Providence, rain or shine by bus, she graduated with her degree at age 66.
Mrs. Downes was an active volunteer. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, Newport. For years she led the reading of the rosary at nursing homes. Until her admission to the hospital on November 12, she was cooking meals for shut-ins.
A very determined woman, she rode her motorized wheel chair four blocks to cast her vote on Election Day, carrying her oxygen with her.
Visiting hours in the Funeral Home on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 4-7 pm. Funeral Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at 8:00a.m. from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00am in St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial will take place graveside in St. Columba’s Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Joseph Church, 5 Mann Avenue, Newport, RI
Barbara A. (O’Brien) Dugan
Barbara A. (O’Brien) Dugan, 53, of 113 Carroll Avenue, Newport, died Friday morning November 19, 2004 at home. She was the wife of Kevin M. ‘Shorty” Dugan.
A lifelong Newport she was born May 28, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Robert H. O’Brien, Jr.
A graduate of Rogers High School, Class of 1969. After graduating high school Mrs. Dugan worked at the Naval Supply Deport before going to work for the Newport School Department, where she was employed for 30 years. She retired in 2000 due to her 11 year battle with Breast Cancer.
Mrs. Dugan was an avid tennis player all of her life and competed in many local competition. She loved the beach and spent much of her free time at Gooseberry Beach, where she was a member.
While battling her cancer she participated in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. The entire Dugan family helped organize the Andrea Rizzo Memorial Foundation after the loss of their dear friend. The foundation supports the Dance Therapy Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NY for children and young patients battling cancer.
Besides her husband she is survived by her daughter Katherine “Katie” Dugan, Newport; her brother Robert H. O’Brien, III, Henderson NV; and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Terence P. O’Brien and daughter of the late Elizabeth Sullivan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on November 22, 2004 at St. Joseph Church, Broadway and Mann Avenues, Newport at 10:00am. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers the Dugan requests donations to be made to the Andrea Rizzo Memorial Fund, 10 East Beach Rd., Charlestown, RI 02813.
Valerie Dawn (Rueb) Norbury
Valerie Dawn (Rueb) Norbury, 45, of 116 Harvest Drive, Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Providence, RI, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004 at home after a 16 month battle with cancer. She was the wife of Paul A. Norbury.
Born Nov. 28, 1958 in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of Margo (Tatoian) Rueb and the late Willis Rueb.
Mrs. Norbury was a 1976 Graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School in Providence, RI.
She worked as an Account Administrator for the Federal Department of Social Security, and then as a Secretary in the Admissions Department for the Community College of RI. Mrs. Norbury enjoyed traveling, camping, and hiking. She was a gourmet cook, an avid gardener, jazz music enthusiast, and devoted wife and mother.
Mrs. Norbury was a member of the Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church.
She leaves a husband, Paul A. Norbury, two daughters, Vanessa Rose Farinelli and Christina Dawn Farinelli, and her black Lab, Tucket of Portsmouth, RI, her mother Margaret (Tatoian) Rueb of Barrington, RI, two brothers, Gregory Paul Rueb of Barrington, RI, and Eric Gordon Rueb of East Providence, RI.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at Sts.Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, 402 Broadway in Providence, RI.
Burial will follow at St. Columba’s Catholic Cemetery, Brown’s Lane Middletown, RI.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cox Cancer Center, c/o MGH, Development Office, 100 Charles River Plaza Suite 600, Boston, MA. 02114 or Sts.Vartanantz Apostolic Armenian Church, 402 Broadway in Providence, RI. 02909.
Sandra Clooney
Sandra Clooney, 53, of 28 Morton Avenue, Newport died Monday morning January 17, 2005 after a 2 ˝ year battle with cancer. She was the wife of Robert F. Clooney.
Born on November 18, 1951 in Brockton, Ma she was a daughter of Rose K. (Beaton) Rossi of W. Bridgewater, MA and the late Chester J. Rossi.
She was a graduate of W. Bridgewater High, class of 1969. She attended Massasoit Community College. Mr and Mrs. Clooney moved to Newport 28 years ago from W. Bridgewater MA. Mrs. Clooney worked at the La Forge Casino Restaurant and and was a lunch aide at the Carey School. She was a parishioner of St. Augustin Church in Newport.
Mrs. Clooney was a member of the PTO for Carey School, Thompson Middle School and Rogers High School and supported the Rogers Boosters Club and Pop Warner Football League. She was a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, and Gooseberry Beach in Newport.
Mrs. Clooney enjoyed sports and particularly following the Patriots and Red Sox.
Besides her husband and mother she is survived by three sons Bryan R. Clooney, Michael J. Clooney, and Jefferey F. Clooney all of Newport; two brothers C. Joseph Rossi, Portsmouth, RI and David Rossi, Middletown, RI and three sisters, Roseanne Hart, Stoughton, MA, Patricia S. Luciano, Campton, NH and Rebecca J. Knox, East Bridgewater, MA, and several nieces and nephews
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 10 am in St. Augustin Church, Carroll Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane Middletown, RI.
Donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, Hospice Program, PO Box 690, Portsmouth 02871
Peter J. Faerber
Peter J. Faerber, 58, of 31 Beachview Terrace, Middletown, died Monday, January 10, 2005 at the Newport Hospital after being stricken at work at the James L. Maher Center in Newport. He was the husband of Mary P. (Grady) Faerber.
Born in Fall River, MA November 3, 1946 he was a son of Georgianna (Dawley) Faerber of Newport and the late Eugene P. Faerber.
Mr. Faerber was the Assistant Finance Director of the James L. Maher Center in Newport for many years. He was a graduate of Rogers High School Class of 1964. He received an Associates Degree in Accounting from Johnson and Wales College in 1966. He received his BA from Providence College in 1973 and later returned to obtain his Masters of Business Administration in 1977. He was a member and past Grand Knight of the Middletown Knights of Columbus. He was a Past President and Treasurer of the Newport County Chapter of the Providence College Alumni Association. Mr. Faerber was appointed to the Middletown Town Council in 1976, was a Past Chairman of the Board of Middletown Public Library, and former member of the Providence College Friar Front Court Club. He also received a Proclamation from the Governor of Rhode Island for leading a petition to keep the Middletown Motor Vehicles Department of Aquidneck Island which led to the Peter J. Faerber Recognition Day September 10, 1993.
He and his family were communicants of St. Mary’s Church in Newport.
Besides wife of 33 years and his mother, he leaves a daughter Jennifer M. Faerber and a son Peter J. Faerber, both of Middletown. Two brothers Andrew J. Faerber and Paul J. Faerber both of Newport, a sister Susan J. Faerber Kelchner of Portsmouth and many nieces and nephews
Mr. Faerber's Funeral will take place Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 9:00am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring ST., Newport followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Mary’s Church, Newport. Burial will take place in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown.
Donations may be made in his memory to the St. Mary’s Church Building Fund, 12 Williams St, Newport RI 02840 or the Middletown Rescue Wagon Association, 239 Wyatt Rd., Middletown, RI 02842.
Edward H. Reed
Edward H. Reed, 84 of 46 Harrison Avenue, Newport died Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at the Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Mary E. McCarthy Reed.
Born in Bowling Green, VA on December 9, 1920 he was a son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Pavey) Reed.
Mr. Reed was the owner and operator of the Appliance Service Center in Newport for 25 years, retiring in 1983 to travel throughout the world with his wife. He was known affectionately as the “Maytag Repair Man”. He was a graduate of Lee Maurey High School in Bowling Green, VA, a graduate of the Newport Secretarial School and he attended Wentworth College.
He belonged to the DeLaSalle Fathers Club and was an Assistant Cub Scout Master in Newport. Mr. Reed was a WWII veteran for the US Navy serving in Saipan, in the Pacific
Besides his wife of 61 years he leaves a son Peter D. Reed of Portsmouth, a daughter Bette Reed, of Newport a granddaughter Christine M. Woleck of Norwalk, CT, a grandson David A. Reed of Sturbridge MA and great grand daughter Grace Woleck. He was the father of the late E. Frank Reed and Jack Reed. He was the brother of the late Len Reed and John Reed.
Funeral Saturday January 29, 2005 at 9 am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am in St. Augustin Church, Carroll Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown.
Donations may be made in Mr. Reed’s memory to Arthritis Foundation, Airport Office Park 2348 Post Road , Ste. 104, Warwick, RI 02886 or St. Augustin Church Building Fund, 2 Eastnor Rd., Newport, RI 02840.
Ronald L. “Ron” Alves
Ronald L. “Ron” Alves, 56, of Slocum Street, Newport died on Sunday, May 30, 2004 of a heart attack. Born in Fall River, MA on August 1, 1947, he was a son of the late Kenneth J. and Josephine Mello Alves.
Mr. Alves was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School. He was co-owner of Old Harbor Clothing on Bellevue Ave from 1974-1980. Ron worked as a general contractor specializing in remodeling for the last 25 years. He was well known and loved throughout the community for his jovial personality and generous nature. He was an avid collector of coins and antiques.
Ron is survived by his companion of 13 years, Patricia Szarek, three brothers Kenneth J. Alves of Newport, Joseph Alves of Florida, James Alves of Fall River, and three sisters, Theresa Urban of Florida, Nancy Alves of Fall River and Cynthia Maloney of Middletown and four nephews and two nieces.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church on Friday, June 4, at 9:00am. Burial will be private.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903.
Russell M. Slonski
Russell M. Slonski, 52 of 18 Meeting Street was stricken at home on Wednesday. July 28, 2004.
Born in Portsmouth NH on December 24, 1951, he was a son of Allen B and Ruth (Brooks) Slonski, of Noank, CT.
Mr. Slonski was a graduate of Fitch Senior High School; Class of 1970 He was employee of Barry Nissan Volvo, Co, in Newport and formerly of the Newport Autocenter Saab in Middletown. He also enjoyed NASCAR racing and was a passionate baseball fan.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his fiancé, Lynn Anne Kelly, Newport; three sons, Michael Allen Slonski, Groton, Ct; Jeremy John Slonski, Gales Ferry, CT; Alexander Russell Slonski, Galles Ferry, CT; 2 daughters Lori Ann Slonski, Naples, FL; and Megan Rose Slonski, Gales Ferry, CT; 3 brothers Richard M. Slonski, Springfield MA, William L Slonski, Naples, FL and Allen B Slonski, Jr., Groton, CT; 3 sisters Janice E Hunt OH, Newark, NJ Nancy S. Howard Portsmouth, RU and Pamela I Sestak, Naples, FL.
The funeral will take place on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 10:00 am in the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, East Main Rd., Middletown, RI. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers please make donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 275 Westminster St, Suite 100, Providence RI 02903
Mary A. Davis Barwis
Mary A. Davis Barwis, 40, of 7819 Thornfield Ct., Fairfax Station, VA died on Wednesday,October 13, 2004 at home unexpectedly. She was the wife of CDR Robert C. Barwis, USN. Born in Naples, Italy on August 3, 1964 she was a daughter of Capt. John P. Davis, USN Ret. and Patricia F. (McGinn) Davis, of Newport.
Mrs. Barwis was a graduate of Rogers High School, class of 1983 were she was a member of the Softball Team and an all around athlete. She attended the University of Rhode Island and Johnson & Wales University.
married to her husband for 20 years, Mrs. Barwis was a devoted Navy wife and mother. Besides her husband and parents she leaves two sons John C. Barwis, Robert Barwis and a daughter Alexandra M. Barwis; all at home. She also leaves four sisters, Nancy E. Hrbek, Merrimack, NH; Colleen A. Adams, Melrose, MA; Elizabeth I. Davis, Atlanta, GA; Jennifer P. Corbett, Merrimack, NH; three brothers John P. Davis, III, Newport, RI; Michael M. Davis, Charlotte, NC, and Leo M. Davis, Newport; as well as many aunts uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was the granddaughter of the late Leo and Irene King Mcginn and the late John P. and Mary Sullivan Davis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 18, 2004 at 10:00am in St. Joseph Church, Broadway and Mann Avenue, Newport. Burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown, RI.
Donations may be made in Mrs. Barwis’s memory to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Joseph Church, 5 Mann Avenue, Newport, RI.
Rita Elizabeth (Cooney) McAloon
Rita Elizabeth (Cooney) McAloon, 89, of 7 Algonquin DR, Middletown, passed away at Newport Hospital after a brief illness on July 4, 2005. Mrs. Mc Aloon, the daughter of James Cooney (County Tyrone, Ireland) and Mary Brennan Cooney (County Sligo, Ireland) was born in Pawtucket, RI on July 15, 1915.
She is survived by her husband Albert J. McAloon of Middletown, sons Albert J. Mc Aloon, Jr. (USN, Ret.) of Springfield, VA and Patrick C. Mc Aloon of Vienna, VA; a daughter Mary M. Watanabe of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren Reed A. Johnson of Kaui, HI, Hugh B. Mc Aloon of Los Angeles, CA, Katherine R. Mc Aloon of Alexandria, VA, Dana A. Watanabe of Irvine, CA, Brendan D. Mc Aloon and Matthew P. Mc Aloon of Vienna, VA; and a great-granddaughter Corey Johnson of Kaui, HI; plus numerous nieces and nephews.
She was raised in Pawtucket and graduated from Pawtucket East High School. She moved to Aquidneck Island in 1946 and lived in the Fifth Ward until 1970, when she moved to Middletown. In her career as a bookkeeper, she worked for the Navy Exchange, S. Adelson & Co.; retiring from Providence Gas in the 1980’s.
She was active in Junior Catholic Daughters and the League of Women Voters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday July 11, 2005 at 11:00am in St. Augustin Church, Carroll Avenue, Newport; followed by interment in St Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown.
The family asks that donations in her memory be made to Lucy’s Hearth, 909 West Main Rd., Middletown.
