James A. Pember, 66, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on June 17, 2023. He was the husband of Donna (Adams) Pember for 40 years.
Born in Elyria, OH, on September 28, 1956, he was the son of the late Richard Pember and Darlene (Hambly) Varner.
Mr. Pember was a horticulturist alongside his wife Donna, operating Botanica Gardens in Portsmouth. Aside from his horticulture skills he was also a great artist.
James is survived by his wife, Donna, his children; Megan Pember, of Newport, Jillian Pember, of Newport, Ian Pember, of Tiverton, and Calvin Pember, of Portsmouth. He additionally leaves his aunts and uncles, many cousins, nieces and nephews, and close friends.
James is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Pember, and his sister, Ann Cunningham.
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Pember will be held on July 7th from 4-7 pm in the Botanica Gardens, 711 Union Street, Portsmouth. Burial will be held privately in Ohio.
Donations in Mr. Pember’s memory may be made to The National Diabetes Association.
More local obituaries
Obituary: Irvin J. Cotton
Irvin J. Cotton, 85, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026. Born on May 27, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles and Mildred Cotton. Irvin earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and went on to enjoy a distinguished career as a chemical engineer. He was also…
Obituary: Maria S. Johnson
Maria S. Johnson, 73, of Newport, RI passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 26, 2026, at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol, RI. Born in Newport, RI, to Armando and Rose Napoli on December 26, 1952, Maria graduated from St. Catherine’s High School, attended Northampton Junior College, and continued on to work as a…
Obituary: Brian E. Martin
Brian Ernest Martin, 87, of Newport, died peacefully at St. Clare Home on September 10, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1939, in Birmingham, England, the son of the late Reuben Martin and Jennie Phillips Martin. Brian enlisted in the Royal Navy at age 14½, becoming a diver in the Bomb and Mine Disposal…
Obituary: Michael Franklin Lauzon
Michael Franklin Lauzon died peacefully at the RI Veterans Home on September 17, 2026 following a courageous battle with years of illness. Born in Newport, he was the son of Peter and Julia Murray Lauzon. He was predeceased by his brothers, Peter, John, and Julian. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Lauzon of Saunderstown;…
Obituary: Ronald J. Lowenstein
Ronald J. Lowenstein passed away on September 23, 2026 at Newport Hospital after a period of illness. He was a resident of Newport, Rhode Island, where he spent many happy years with his wife, Ronna (Ratner) Lowenstein. Ron was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on November 12, 1942 to the late Gerhard “Gerry” Lowenstein and…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
