Marybeth Senger

Marybeth Senger, age 71, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on February 19, 2019.Marybeth was born in Hamilton, OH to Joseph Senger and Mary Senger.For over 40 years , Marybeth was a tireless and steadfast advocate for her clients and a supportive mentor to her colleagues. Marybeth graduated from Nursing School as a Registered Nurse, and went to night school to become a lawyer, graduating in 1980, then began her career as a lawyer in Fall River, MA. In 2013, Marybeth was honored with the Paul J. Liacos Mental Health Advocacy Award. Prior to her death, Marybeth was the Attorney in charge for Brockton-Bridgewater State Hospital Commitment Unit of the Mental Health Litigation Division. She was a long time parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Newport. Marybeth's most loved role, was being an encouraging and dedicated mother to her son ZacharyMarybeth is survived by her son, Zachary Senger, her brother Joseph M. Senger and his wife Christina, and 14 nieces and nephews.Calling Hours will be held Friday February 22, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hambly Funeral Home, 30 Red Cross Ave., Newport.A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 23, 2019, 9:30 am at St. Joseph's Church, on Broadway and Mann Ave in Newport.Burial will follow in St. Columba's Cemetery Brown's Lane in Middletown.