Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

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.

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Theresa Hadad

Aug 27, 2024

Theresa D. (Duquette) Hadad, 93, of Portsmouth, RI, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norman R. Hadad.  Born in Fall River, MA in 1931, she was the daughter of the late Leo A. and Clara (LaFlamme) Duquette.

Theresa was very active in music. She was a long time choir member of...

Gardner Devos

Aug 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gardner M Devos, Jr., 37, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, on August 27, 2024.

Gardner was born on December 30, 1986 in Laconia, NH. He will be deeply missed by his mom, Lori Devos-Rodrigues, and dad, William Rodrigues.

Known for his teasing so hard until you saw red, always...

Stanley Brown

Aug 26, 2024

Stanley Richard Brown, age 95, of Little Compton, RI, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024. Born on July 14, 1929, in Boston, MA, Stanley lived a life rich in passion, creativity, and service.

Stanley earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, which set the stage for a distinguished career in television broadcasting. His work as a camera...

Peter Davis

Aug 26, 2024

Peter D Davis Sr. 82 of Portsmouth RI passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Heatherwood Nursing Home on August 26,2024.

He was the husband of Jean E (Ray)Davis. He was born June 30, 1942 in Abilene, Texas. He was the son of the late Leo Davis and Gertrude Stevens Davis. In addition to his wife Jean, Peter...

Geraldine Gregory

Aug 21, 2024

Geraldine 'Gerri' Frances Gregory, age 72, passed from this life on August 21, 2024 at Newport Hospital. Gerri was born on April 10, 1952 in Newport, Rhode Island, to Barbara (McCarthy) Gregory and Broughton Colin Gregory.

As a result of the doctor being unaware that Gerri was a twin and born second, she developed cerebral palsy (CP). This condition never held...

Mildred L. (Thomas) Grinnell

Aug 21, 2024

Mildred L. (Thomas) Grinnell, 97, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Newport Hospital.

She was the wife of Laurance Franklin Grinnell, LTC (RET).

Born in Portsmouth, RI, she was the daughter of the late Henry Ellsworth and Mabel (Vaughn) Thomas.

Mildred's career as a secretary included time at the Newport Chamber of Commerce, the Newport Torpedo Station, the...

Thomas Levesque

Aug 20, 2024

Providence, RI -Thomas H. Levesque Jr., 77, of Portsmouth, RI, died on August 20, 2024. He was the husband of Susan (Fatata) Levesque.

Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Doyle) Levesque.

In addition to his wife Susan, he leaves his daughter Michelle Littlefield, as well as his grandsons Michael Littlefield and Seth Ohop...