Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Bertha R. Gagnon

Feb 24, 2025

Bertha R. Gagnon, 97, of Middletown, formerly of Bristol, Portsmouth, and Woonsocket, RI, passed away on February 24, 2025. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Gagnon.

Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Antoine and Germaine (Pepin) Belanger.

Her early years included time as a stitcher and factory worker, where her strong work ethic laid the...

Robert Campion

Feb 24, 2025

Robert T. "Bob" Campion, 71, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on February 24, 2025. He was the husband of Patricia (Cole) Campion for 50 years.

Born in Fall River, MA on November 15, 1953, Bob Campion was the beloved son of the late Edward and Phyllis (Gaskell) Campion. A lifelong resident of Tiverton, he was well-known for his friendly, outgoing personality...

Thomas Fishburn

Feb 24, 2025

Thomas F. Fishburn, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died at home with his daughters by his side, on February 24, 2025. He was the husband of the late Alice (Ramsey) Fishburn.

Born in Sunbury, PA on April 30, 1935, He was the son of the late Russell K. and Anne (Strouse) Fishburn. Thomas grew up in central Pennsylvania, and graduated from...

Donald L. Mosher Jr.

Feb 23, 2025

Donald L. Mosher Jr., 57, of Warwick, RI, passed away in Hartford, CT on February 23rd, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, coworkers, and his dog.

Don, "DL", and "Moe" were what his loved ones knew him by. Don was born in Newport, Rhode Island to the late Donald Leroy Mosher Sr. and the late Noreen Leota...

Colonel (Ret.) James F. Dias

Feb 23, 2025

Colonel (Ret.) James F. Dias passed away on February 23, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1943, in Newport, RI, to the late Arthur C. Dias and Mary DeCosta Dias.

Jim attended Hazard Memorial and De La Salle Academy, graduating in 1962. He went on to earn his degree from St. Anselm College in 1966, where...

William Jennings

Feb 21, 2025

William H. Jennings, 64, of Middletown and formerly of Tiverton, RI, died on February 21, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on May 25, 1960, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Burgess) Jennings. Billy graduated from Rogers High School and enjoyed a lifetime of adventure. He explored several opportunities as a young man until he found a...

Christine Cotta

Feb 20, 2025

Christine Cotta, 78, of Portsmouth RI, passed away on February 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard Cotta, and her two children, Melissa Cotta and Sean Cotta. She is also survived by her brother George Glover, sister Carolyn Hilton, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was the daughter of the late George and Frances Glover. 

Christine...

Richard Nagle

Feb 20, 2025

Richard J. Nagle, 54, of Middletown passed away in Newport Hospital on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Born in Columbus, OH on May 24, 1970, He was the son of Francis J. Nagle of Newport and the late Roberta (Bishop) Nagle.

Richard, who was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome, has resided in a Looking Upwards Group Home where he made many friends.

Richard leaves his...

Mary Grant

Feb 18, 2025

Mary A. Grant,79, of Portsmouth RI, passed away on February 18, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Born May 6, 1945 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Winifred A. (Armstrong) Leary. She was the wife of Ronald Grant and they were married 51 Years.



Mary grew up in Fall River, MA.,...

Christine Handibode

Feb 17, 2025

With heavy hearts and fond memories, we announce the passing of Christine Handibode of Portsmouth, RI, on February 17, 2025, at the age of 75; she was surrounded by her loved ones. Chris was born on October 3, 1949, to the late Frank and Evelyn (Bertrand) Faria, and began her life working on the family-owned potato farm. She graduated from...

Caroline Haylett

Feb 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Caroline Gamil (Hanna) Haylett, a beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend, who left this world on February 17, 2025, at the age of 44. Born in Cairo, Egypt, on June 1, 1980 to Gamil and Ferial Hanna. Caroline's journey brought her to Portsmouth, RI when she was two years old. She graduated...

Herculano Chaves

Feb 16, 2025

Herculano M. Chaves, of Portsmouth, formerly of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of the late Helena L. (Loura) Chaves.

Born in Santa Maria, Portugal, he was the son of the late Jose M. and Filomena (Monteiro) Chaves.

He emigrated to the United States and became a proud citizen. He pursued his...

Sandra Hope Richards

Feb 16, 2025

Sandra Hope Richards, 83, of Westport, MA, formerly of Flagler Beach, Florida for 26 years up until her move to Westport in 2023, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home. Sandra was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and compassion touched the lives of many.

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she...

Sandra Butler

Feb 13, 2025

Sandra Marie Butler, 85, of Portsmouth, R.I. and Bradenton, Fla. passed away peacefully Thursday February 13, 2025 after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy was born January 20 1940 to the late Joseph Farfalla and Margaret (Piscione) Furtado in Trenton N.J. and was a Rogers High School graduate.

Sandy worked as a...

Catherine Phillips

Feb 13, 2025

Catherine James Phillips passed peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after struggling with several recent health issues with her daughter, Jade, by her side.

A lifelong, twelfth-generation Newporter, she was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1950 to Katherine Lawton and Arthur Curtiss James. Cathie attended Hazard Memorial School, St. Mary's School and graduated from Rogers High School in 1968.

Cathie had...

Maria Silva

Feb 12, 2025

Maria M. (Machado) Silva, previously of East Main Road, Portsmouth RI, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late Antonio P. DaSilva.

Born in Cedros, Fayal, Azores on August 5, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Manuel F. and Francisca (Lacerda) Machado.

Maria was a...

Arthur F. Cardoza

Feb 11, 2025

Arthur F. Cardoza, 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 11, 2025.

Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late William L. Cardoza Sr. and Angeline (Rego) Cardoza. He attended De La Salle Academy, where he laid the foundation for a life rich in friendship and community. Arthur lived a life filled with enthusiasm, laughter, and love.

Arthur...

John C. "Jack" Donahue Sr.

Feb 10, 2025

John C. "Jack" Donahue Sr., 81 of Warwick, RI, passed away in the afternoon on February 10, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late John A. and Dorothy (Grace) Donahue.

He was the husband of the late Judith A. Rosewell, brother to the late Claire Medeiros, of Fall River, MA, and the late Dorothy...

Agnes T. (Beattie) Gifford

Feb 7, 2025

Agnes T. (Beattie) Gifford, known as "Noni" by her family and friends, formerly of Middletown, RI, and Jamestown, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, in the Heatherwood Nursing Home in Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late James B. Gifford for 48 years.

Born on April 17, 1945, in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of...

Matthew Faerber

Feb 6, 2025

Matthew John Faerber, a devoted husband and loving father, passed away at home on February 6, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on September 6, 1949, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Matthew and Katherine (Foley) Faerber.

Matthew was immensely dedicated to his family. He spent 54 beautiful years married to his wife, Paula Faerber, with whom...