Obituaries
Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Newport and Portsmouth, RI Area
Kelly Walsh
Sep 14, 2024
Kelly M. Walsh
Kelly went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Kelly was 55 and leaves a void in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Kelly was born at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital in Elmira, NY. She was raised in Elmira, and graduated from Southside High School, class...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary Crawford
Aug 30, 2024
Mary L. Crawford, 89, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on August 30, 2024. She was the wife of the late Richard Crawford. Born in Newport, RI on February 28, 1935, She was the daughter of Edward and Josephine (Ferreira) Vars.
Mary grew up in Newport and enjoyed a 26 year career on the Newport Navy Base, working mostly in the MWR...
William Gozdz
Aug 29, 2024
William Timothy Gozdz , 85, of Middletown, Rhode Island, peacefully passed into eternal life on August 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Bill cherished his wife, Jacqueline M. (Kellner) Gozdz for 62 wonderful years. They shared a lifelong love of devotion and appreciation for one another. A dedicated father, he is survived by his daughters, Janet M. Goulart...
Walter Wesner
Aug 28, 2024
Walter "Jim" James Wesner, 83, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, peacefully transitioned in his sleep on August 28, 2024, in the St. Clare Home in Newport.
Born in Rolla, MO, he was the son of the late Adam and Elizabeth (Irwin) Wesner.
Jim graduated from The Ohio State University with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Memorial Funeral Homes offers a collection of obituaries for Newport and Portsmouth, RI. With services throughout Rhode Island that are updated regularly. Find local Newport and Portsmouth, Rhode Island obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
