Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Arthur Turner

Aug 15, 2024

Arthur Joseph Turner Jr. of Bristol, RI (formerly of Portsmouth, RI) died on 15 August, 2024 at the age of 94. He was the son of Arthur Joseph Turner of Fall River, MA and Bridget (Harrington) Turner. Arthur is preceded in death by his sisters Helen Furze and Christine Bettencourt.

Born on July 4, 1930 in Fall River, MA,...

Michael Churchill

Aug 13, 2024

Michael Francis Churchill passed away suddenly on August 12, 2024.

Mike was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 7, 1968, to Joseph and Barbara Churchill. He spent the majority of his early years surrounded by his mother, brother, grandmother, and many cousins who were like siblings, while his dad was deployed with the navy. In the years that followed Mike...

Thomas Goff

Aug 13, 2024

Thomas Goff, 81, of Middletown, passed away on August 13, 2024. Tom was married to the love of his life, Pamela, for 48 years. They had a blended family of six children: Christin L. Hope, Thomas L. Goff, and Dorian H. McCormack (Merrick) on the Goff side, and Bethany H. Navarro (Juan), David B. Wall (Beth), and Benjamin 'Jamie' M....

Laura Hull

Aug 12, 2024

Laura A Hull, 61, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024 surrounded by close family after a 7 year battle with Alzheimer's. She was the wife of David G Hull of 41 years.

Born on April 24, 1963, she was the daughter of Dorothy Gill Purdy and the late Robert E. Purdy.

Laura...

Paul Elshant

Aug 10, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Paul J. Elshant, 40, of Middletown, RI, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

Born in Wakefield, RI, he was the son of Catherine (Smith) Elshant and the late George E. Elshant Jr. of Middletown. Paul grew up in Middletown, playing town baseball and rising...

Anthony T. Bucolo

Aug 10, 2024

Anthony T. Bucolo, 89, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, in the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.

He was the devoted husband of the late Judith (Wellman) Bucolo for 60 years.

Born in Bristol, RI, he was the son of the late Mariano and Crispina Ann (Morgo) Bucolo.

Anthony was an honors graduate of both LaSalle Academy in...

Ann Biddle

Aug 10, 2024

Ann Biddle passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 10 at her home in Jamestown, Rhode Island.

Ann was the daughter of James and Georgiana O'Halloran and grew up in Barrington, Rhode Island. She is survived by four children Steven and (Mary) Heath, Jamestown, RI, Timothy Heath, New York, NY, Susan and (Scott) Wynn, Boston, MA, James Heath,...

Margaret Ellen Hickman Carter

Aug 9, 2024

Margaret Ellen Hickman Carter, 86, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on August 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Chaplain (LTC) James A. Carter, U.S. Army, Ret., for 60 years.

Born in Eldon, MO, she was the daughter of the late John and Betty (Hoskins) Hickman.

Beginning her educational career in a one-room schoolhouse, Margaret went on to graduate from...

Theresa A. Martin Zocco

Aug 8, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa A. Martin Zocco, 85, of East Hartford, Connecticut. She passed away with her family by her side at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay in Tiverton, RI, on August 8, 2024.

Theresa is survived by her children Lorene (Scot) Hayden of CT, Cheryl (James) Cook of RI, and her grandchildren; Nicole (Jason)...

Paul Rogers

Aug 8, 2024

Beloved father, brother, friend, and talented chef, Paul Gerard Rogers passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, in Providence. Born in Newport, RI on March 28, 1956, Paul was a cherished member of the community and leaves behind a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Graduating from Rogers High School, Paul's passion for culinary arts blossomed, leading him...

Ernest J. Morrill

Aug 6, 2024

Ernest Jackson Morrill, 82, of Bristol, RI, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away in Newport Hospital on August 6, 2024, with his family by his side.

Born in Maine, he was the son of the late Arthur and Ruth (Spofford) Morrill.

Ernest loved baseball as a kid and was on a Maine state championship American Legion team where he played 2nd base....

Yumiko Kraemer

Aug 5, 2024

Yumiko Kraemer, 90, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Central New Jersey and Upstate New York, passed away at home on August 5, 2024, with her daughters by her side. She was the wife of the late Ernest Kraemer.

Yumiko's journey in life was filled with joy and adventure. Born in Japan, she met her husband while he served in the United...

Rosalie "Rosie" Weston

Aug 2, 2024

Rosalie "Rosie" Weston, 91, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 2, 2024, in the Royal Middletown Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Thomas Weston and the late William B. L. Seaman, and companion of the late Arthur Monteiro.

Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen...

Tammy White

Aug 2, 2024

Tammy S White, 56, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2024 surrounded by close family. Born in Marion, OH on March 27, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Barbara (Wittstruck) Dunn.

Although she was born in Ohio, Tammy was a proud Newporter. Tammy, known to many as "TC" attended Rogers High School...

Doris Densmore

Aug 1, 2024

Doris Elfriede Densmore, born on June 12, 1941, passed away on August 1, 2024, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. She was a vibrant and dedicated woman whose love for her family knew no bounds. Her heart was filled with joy for her wonderful sons, Erik Densmore and his wife, Rose from Westminster, MD, and Briggs Densmore from Portsmouth, RI. She held...

Claire Bowerman

Jul 30, 2024

Claire Yvonne Bowerman, 85, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on July 30, 2024. She was the wife of the late Robert Henry Bowerman. Born in Fall River, MA on October 25, 1938, she was the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Brunelle) Theberge.

Claire grew up in Fall River, MA and spent many summers on Block Island where her father owned a...

Michael Burns

Jul 29, 2024

Michael James Burns, 69, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on July 29, 2024. He was the husband of Linda (Belko) Burns. Born in Fall River, MA on July 9, 1955, He was the son of Leo and Ethel (Banks) Burns, Sr.

Michael graduated from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, graduating in 1973. In 1997, he was ordained to the permanent...

Margaret Silvia

Jul 27, 2024

Margaret A. Silvia, 96 of Middletown, RI, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

She was the wife of the late John J. Silvia.

Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Virginia (Perini) Gramolini.

Margaret was a beloved homemaker who enjoyed playing cards and bingo. She found immense joy in spending time with her grandchildren, whose laughter...

Carol Smith

Jul 27, 2024

Carol M. (Garrison) Smith of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Roy H. Smith, who passed away in May of 2022. They celebrated 70 loving years of marriage together.

Carol was born in Newport, RI on May 10,1933. She was the daughter of the late...

Joshua Marley

Jul 27, 2024

Joshua Paul Marley, beloved son of Sharon and Edward Botelho, passed away on July 27, 2024, at the age of 48. Born on March 30, 1976, Josh was a sports enthusiast who passionately cheered for the Yankees and Giants. His love for driving and his contagious sense of humor endeared him to all who knew him.

Graduating from Rogers...