Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Donnell Shea

Nov 13, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donnell M Shea, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Donnell was born on August 23, 1936 in Bangor, ME.

Donnell was very proud to have grown up in Maine, he loved everything about it. In his opinion Maine was the best place to be! He loved spending time at the...

Thomas Ouellette

Nov 12, 2024

Thomas Ouellette, a resident of the Screamer Community, near Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday night, November 12, 2024, at his home. He was 95.

Mr. Ouellette was born in Newport, RI to the late Earnest Ouellette and Marie Turgeon Ouellette. He graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves....

Janet Sardinha

Nov 12, 2024

Janet J. Sardinha, 88, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and Naples, Florida passed away on November 12, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. (Dick) Sardinha.

Janet was born in Newport, RI on March 10, 1936, to the late Charles E. and Mary T. (Moniz) Warner. She is survived by her daughter Ann Hart (Donald) of Little Compton,...

Klaire Medeiros

Nov 12, 2024

Klaire LaNelle Medeiros

6/20/34 - 11/12/24

Klaire LaNelle (nee Johnson) Medeiros was born in Rosendale, Mo. to Frank E. Jr. and Anna Johnson on June 20th 1934 the youngest of 5 children. She was the youngest and last remaining child of Frank and Anna Johnson. Klaire grew up on a farm in northwest Missouri. She attended elementary and high school in Rosendale....

Alan J. Gaines

Nov 10, 2024

Alan J. Gaines, 82, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on November 10, 2024. He was the husband of the late Amy Louise (Boocock) Gaines and the father of Lee V. Gaines.

Born in New York City, Alan was the son of Charles and Rosalyn (Knecht) Ginsburg. For more than 40 years, Alan and Amy operated A&A Gaines Antiques, earning a reputation...

Joseph Nunes

Nov 10, 2024

Joseph M Nunes

Portsmouth, RI -Joseph M Nunes, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died early Sunday morning, November 10, 2024. He was the husband of the late Sheila (Murphy) Nunes.

Born in Newport, RI on December 13, 1934, he was the son of Augustus and Mary (Perry) Nunes.

Mr. Nunes was a 1957 graduate of Providence College. Throughout his life, his Catholic faith...

Edna Sylvia

Nov 7, 2024

Edna May Sylvia, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Francis J. "Red" Sylvia.

Born in Rock Ferry, England on November 1, 1936, She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Kirkby) Williams. Edna grew up in England during WWII and survived...

Paul Walsh

Nov 5, 2024

Paul LaVerne Walsh, aged 93, passed away at home on November 5, 2024, in Portsmouth, RI. Born on October 27, 1931 to Richard and Edna Walsh, in Elmira, NY, Paul attended Southside High School, class of 1949. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954, dedicating three years to his country during a pivotal time in...

Kenneth Eggeman

Nov 3, 2024

Kenneth Chase Eggeman, 74, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home surrounded lovingly by his children and grandchildren on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Born in Honolulu, HI, he was the son of the late Robert and Barbara (Underwood) Eggeman.

Kenneth was drafted into the armed services directly out of high school and voluntarily transferred to the Marine Corps to serve in the...

Joan Marks

Nov 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marks, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of the Middletown community. Joan peacefully passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 91, in Newport Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Raymond Marks for 56 years.

Born on July 4, 1933, in Newport, RI,...

Susan Bean

Nov 1, 2024

Susan Bean, 76, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on November 1, 2024.

Born in Providence, RI on September 14, 1948, she was the daughter of John Bray and Anna Bean. Sue was a lifelong Rhode Islander who spent most of her youth with her foster family including, Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Violette Spalding, and their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Spalding.

Sue was...

Brenda Murphy Dugan

Nov 1, 2024

Brenda Murphy Dugan, 88, of Naples, Florida and Falmouth, Massachusetts passed peacefully on November 1, 2024, in Newport, Rhode Island.

She was predeceased by Bill Dugan, the love of her life for almost 64 years. She was an amazing mother to her children Brenda (John) Goudy, Bill Dugan Jr, Anne (Jim) Ayars, Deirdre (Lee) Albertson, her grandchildren Laura Ayars, Jimmy Ayars,...

Ann Louise Garvey-Morgan

Nov 1, 2024

Ann Louise Garvey-Morgan, 84 of Portsmouth passed away at home, surrounded by those who love her. Born on June 13, 1940 in Tiverton, RI., she was the daughter of the late Callanan P. Garvey and Theresa E. (Kitchen) Garvey.

She is survived by her sister, Teresa Garvey-Downes, her niece, Elizabeth Grimes (Michael), great-nephew, Alexander O. Grimes (Ally), great niece, Sarah C....

Nathan Kivlehan

Nov 1, 2024

Nathan Anthony Kivlehan, 32, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on November 1, 2024 after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. Nate was born in Newport, Rhode Island on November 8, 1991 and was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Pereira) Kivlehan.

Known for his clever and quick witted sense of humor, Nate will be fondly remembered...

Marilyn Hostetler

Oct 30, 2024

Marilyn Claire Sullivan Hostetler of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed away on October 30 after a brief illness, surrounded by family. She was 69 years old. She was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Dean Hostetler, and the cherished mother of Courtney Hostetler, Devon Hostetler, and Caitlin Kahle.

Marilyn was born in Newport, Rhode Island, to the late Robert and...

Mary Roderick

Oct 30, 2024

Mary Agnes Roderick, 83, of Newport, RI, died on October 30, 2024. Born in Newport, RI on July 22, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Albertina (Furtado) Shaffell. A lifelong Newporter, Mary attended St. Catherine's Academy and spent many years working at the former Newberry's Store at the lunch counter. She later worked in the hospitality...

Thomas Gill

Oct 29, 2024

Thomas Patrick Gill, 82, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away at home on October 29 after a short illness.

Tom was born and raised in Pawtucket, RI to Matthew and Theresa Mae Gill. He graduated from Tolman High School and attended Bryant College. A natural athlete, he ran cross country and excelled at baseball. He was introduced to golf...

Thomas J. Blisko

Oct 28, 2024

Thomas John Blisko, 79, of Tiverton, RI, passed away at home on October 28, 2024.

Thomas was born in Newport, RI, to the late Thomas G. and Elizabeth H. (Schenkel) Blisko. He grew up on the Aquidneck Island area.

Thomas honorably served in the U.S. Army. His time in the service brought him around the world; he had...

Manuel Garcia Moitoza IV

Oct 27, 2024

Middletown, RI -

Manuel Garcia Moitoza IV, 64, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on October 27, 2024. Born in Newport, RI on June 2, 1960, he was the son of Manuel and Annemarie (Wehren) Moitoza.

Manny was a Jack of all trades, but cars were his passion. He worked at Kent's Alignment and also B&C Auto for many years until his health...

Robert Peideia

Oct 24, 2024

Robert A. Peideia, 77, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024, after a long courageous battle against cancer.

Bob was born on December 27, 1946, to Manuel and Mary (Lima) Peideia in Fall River, MA. After Bob graduated from Middletown High School in 1965, he went on to study Engineering at URI, UMass Dartmouth...