Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

John V. Williams, II

Mar 31, 2025

John V. Williams, II, 71, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away at his home on March 31, 2025.

Born in Quonset, RI, he was the son of the late John V. and Margaret (Chambers) Williams.

John honorably served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam Era.

John is survived by his siblings; Nicholas (Crystal) Williams, of Shiloh, NC, Theodore Williams, of Tiverton, Claire...

Arthur Gustafson

Mar 29, 2025

Arthur Dale Gustafson, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, in Middletown, RI. Arthur was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Frances Naomi Whisenhunt. He is survived by his daughter, Denys Eftekhar (Portsmouth, RI) and his son, Darel Gustafson (Shelton, CT), their spouses, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Known as Dale by his family and...

Linda A. Rogers

Mar 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda A. Rogers, a beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend, who left us on March 24, 2025. Born on December 2, 1958, in Newport, RI, Linda's strength and courage inspired everyone she met.

Linda graduated from Middletown High School, Class of '77, and continued to take part in organizing many...

John Stoddard Cook Peckham

Mar 24, 2025

John Stoddard Cook Peckham, 90, of Little Compton, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 24, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Roque) Peckham.

Born in Newport, RI, on February 26, 1935, he was the son of the late Charles and Marion (Cook) Peckham.

John by nature was a skilled outdoorsman, well known for...

Patricia Jennings

Mar 23, 2025

Patricia Ann Jennings, 72, of Middletown, RI, formerly of East Providence, RI and Seekonk, MA, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on June 8, 1952, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary (Burgess) Jennings, sister to the late William Jennings and longtime partner of over 45 years to the late Jean...

Charles Oliveira

Mar 23, 2025

Charles E. Oliveira, 90, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Charlie was born in Newport, RI and was the son of the late Alvaro and Mary (Braga) Oliveira. He was the husband of Mary E. (Cooney) Oliveira, whom he was married to for 57 years.

Charlie had an insatiable work ethic. He started in his youth...

Katherine Rose Healy

Mar 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Katherine Rose Healy, on March 23, 2025, at the age of 102. She passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital with family by her side. Born on May 7, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Katherine Herklotz. She was...

Joanne Benner

Mar 23, 2025

Joanne Benner, 82, of Middletown, RI, died on March 23, 2025 in the Village House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Arthur E. Benner, Jr., for 48 years.

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Gomes and Ezara Peters.

Joanne is survived by her son, Michael E. Benner and his wife Jennifer of...

Joseph Michael Narcizo

Mar 23, 2025

Joseph M. Narcizo, 87 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025 after a brief illness of cancer. He was surrounded by much love and support at Newport Hospital.

He was the son of the late Manual P. and Isidora (Sousa) Narcizo, born in Portsmouth, RI, July 18th, 1937. Joe attended De La salle in Newport Rhode Island from...

Sherry Ann Seitz

Mar 22, 2025

Sherry Ann Seitz, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, 65, of Newport, RI, died on March 22, 2025, in the Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Seitz for 42 years.

Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late John V. and Margaret (Chambers) Williams.

Sherry is survived by her...

Patrick Lennahan

Mar 18, 2025

Patrick John Lennahan, 74, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on March 18, 2025. He was the husband of Rebecca (Ayer) Lennahan.

Born in Japan on May 27, 1950, at the Itazuke Air base in Fukuoka, Japan. He was the son of Robert and Patricia (Manson) Lennahan.

Pat was an exceptional Career Counselor. He helped countless people find fulfillment...

Mary Ann Hanlon

Mar 18, 2025

Mary Ann Hanlon, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, quietly passed away at her home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was a devoted wife of William A. Hanlon (deceased), loving mother, and a much beloved grandmother. Mary Ann was born on August 28, 1937, in Providence, RI to William and Irene McDermott. Mary Ann is survived...

Joseph L. Garcia

Mar 17, 2025

Joseph L. Garcia, 93, of Middletown, RI, died on March 17, 2025. Born in Middletown, he was the husband of Patricia A. (Sullivan) Garcia.He was the son of the late Philip and Angelina Garcia.

Joe was one of the original 5 men to be hired to form the Middletown fire department. Along with his lifelong friends, and coworkers, Joe Burns, Bill...

Barbara Whatley

Mar 16, 2025

We're saddened to announce the passing of Barbara Jean Whatley, who passed away peacefully on March 16, at the age of 87.

Born on January 20, 1938 in Greensboro, NC, she lived a life full of kindness, dedication and love.

Barbara was a lifelong resident of Newport Rhode Island and loved peaceful views of the ocean waves and Newport Bridge.

Barbara devoted much...

Marie Holubesko

Mar 15, 2025

Marie P. Holubesko

Middletown, RI -Marie Pamela Holubesko, 74, of Middletown, Rhode Island, formerly of Freeborn Street, Newport, died on March 15, 2025 at Newport Hospital.

Pam was born in New Bedford, MA on June 7, 1950. She was the daughter of Frank and Doris (Rondeau) Medeiros and was a graduate of Fairhaven High School in 1968.

Pam worked in the Newport retail...

Edward J. Lindquist

Mar 12, 2025

Edward John Lindquist, 84, of Newport, Rhode Island, formerly of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and Japan, passed away in the St. Clare Home on March 12, 2025.

Born in Fall River, MA on July 11, 1940, he was the son of the late James L. and Rita (Moffitt) Lindquist. He attended De La Salle Academy in Newport and graduated from Baltimore Preparatory...

Darryl Heisser

Mar 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darryl J. Heisser, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left us peacefully on March 11, 2025, at the age of 75. Darryl was born on December 28, 1949, and lived a life rich with passions and love for family.

Darryl was a gifted carpenter whose incredible craftsmanship will...

Muriel Barclay de Tolly

Mar 11, 2025

Muriel Barclay de Tolly, an adventurous spirit, devoted mother, and vibrant force in every community she touched, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Joseph and Josephine Gouthro, Muriel's life was a journey of resilience, creativity, and joie de vivre!

Raised in Nova Scotia and Quebec, Muriel developed an independent spirit early on. That...

Lynn Challoner

Mar 9, 2025

Lynn M. Challoner, 66, of Newport, RI, died on March 9, 2025.

She was the longtime partner of John W. Scott III.

Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Eileen (Mello) Challoner.

Lynn had such a big heart, she was the sweetest, kindest and gentlest one of us. She never had a bad word to...

Virginia Jennings

Mar 8, 2025

Virginia Ann Jennings, beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on December 17, 1931, in Middletown, Rhode Island, Virginia lived a life characterized by her loving spirit, kind heart, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

A Rogers High School graduate, Virginia devoted much...