Memorial Funeral Home

Kathryn Francis Borges, 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, left us peacefully on May 8 surrounded by her family. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Kathryn, or “Kay,” will always be remembered for her kindness and love of family. Born on October 1, 1931 in Newport, Kay grew up the daughter of Richard and […]

Tia Marie Hebert, age 64, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2025. Born on May 15, 1960, in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Moniz) Farias. Tia was a cherished resident of her community, known for her warmth and […]

Rita Margaret Smith, 104, of 44 Dudley Ave., Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on May 6, 2025, in the Grand Islander Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Walter W. Smith. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Roe) May. She resided in Newport for […]

Antonio Sousa Arruda Medford, MA -Antonio Sousa Arruda, 91, of Medford, Massachusetts, died on May 6, 2025. He was the husband of Zenalia (Cabral) Arruda. Born in Bretanha, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal on February 20, 1934, he was the son of Jose and Maria (Amaral) Arruda. Antonio was born in São Miguel, Azores, but he […]

In loving memory of Linda Iafrate, age 80, of Newport, Rhode Island, who died on April 21, 2025. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on February 2, 1945, to Gennaro and Marie Rotondo. Growing up, she was a big believer in “tough love” but with age came wisdom, sweetness, and love. Linda will be […]

It is with heartfelt remembrance that we celebrate the life of Constance B. Briosi, who departed from this world on May 5, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 7, 1934, in Fall River, Massachusetts, she brought joy and warmth to everyone who knew her. Constance was a proud graduate of Durfee High […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Mae Shoe, born on January 2, 1943, in Newport, RI. She left us peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Linda lived her life with warmth and kindness, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Linda […]

Elise Ellwood “Woody” Irving Tucker, 84, of Cambridge, MA, Fairfield, CT and Sewickley, PA, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home, Newport, RI. Born in Boston, MA, Woody was the daughter of the late Frederick C. Irving Jr. and Elise (Keeney) Irving and graduated from Dana Hall School and […]

Patricia A. Terlisner, lovingly known as “Pat,” (or “Mom-Mom”, or “Mrs. T”) 92, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard L. Terlisner. Born in Fall River, MA, on February 9, 1933, Pat was the daughter of the late Manuel and Ermalinda […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph W. Palma, Jr., a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Ralph passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 86. He loved his family, Bristol, Italian food, ice cream (chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry – in that order), classic cars, 50s music, […]

Captain Richard Anthony Peters USN (Ret) “Pete,” call sign Toro, passed away 3 May 2025.  He was born 12 May 1933 in Reynoldsville, NY. At twelve he fell in love with flying after exploring a B-26 Maruader returning from WWII. He attended the University of Rochester on a NROTC scholarship, captaining the swim team his senior year. […]

Diane Louise Conner, 75, of Middletown, RI, passed away on May 2, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 19, 1949, in San Antonio, TX to the late Eileen Shreenan Geyer and Louis Geyer. Diane was married to Michael Conner, who predeceased her after 29 years of marriage. […]

Elizabeth Jean Gregson (Beth), 74 , of Portsmouth, RI died peacefully April 28, 2025 at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of John C. Gregson for 49 years. Born in Framingham, MA, she was a daughter of the late Robert D. Eldridge and Jean E. […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harrison Antone “Tony” Mattos, age 54, of Attleboro, MA, who left us on April 25, 2025. Born on November 19, 1970, in Fall River, MA. Tony was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Tony was a proud member of the union carpenters, […]

William H. Bradford, Jr. 87, of Newport, RI, passed away on April 24, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on August 14, 1937, he was the son of William and Martha (Weston) Bradford. William graduated from Rogers High School and later embarked on a career as a Mechanical Engineer at Raytheon Corporation in Portsmouth, RI. Realizing […]

Norman F. Chelf, 98, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, and Elkton, MD, passed away on April 20, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Gail (Carson) Chelf for 30 years. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Sanford) Chelf. Norman lived a […]

Elizabeth (Betty) Yashura, 100, passed away on April 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. Born in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Demeter and Anna (Badaski) Savchyn. She was the wife of the late Michael Yashura. Her parents met in Philadelphia after immigrating from Ukraine. Her mother was from […]

Born on November 23, 1973, Jeffrey was the son of Mary Cecilia (Moitozo) and Joseph A. Belli of Middletown. He is survived by his parents, his niece Madison Rose Belli of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and sister-in-law Melissa and her husband Steven Breth of Lakewood, New York. He was predeceased by his brother, Captain Stephen J. Belli, […]

It is with deep sorrow and profound remembrance that we celebrate the life of Lawrence “Larry” G. Cook, 77, of Portsmouth, RI, who died on April 17, 2025. He was the husband of Elaine (Farias) Cook. Born in Unity, ME, he was the son of the late George and Lorraine (Swazey) Cook. A retired firefighter […]

JoAnne Torres, 83, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away on April 22, 2025, in the Grand Islander Nursing Center. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Butler) Comisky. JoAnne embarked on a successful career as a claims adjuster for AETNA Insurance, where her […]

Elaine Mary Schwartz (Segerson), 86, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on April 13, 2025, at the Newport Hospital. Born on September 28, 1938, in Newport, Rhode Island, Elaine was the daughter of the late John Francis Segerson and the late Mary (Martin) Segerson. Elaine pursued her education at Salve Regina College, where she earned […]

Robert A. Poniatowski, 90, of Portsmouth, R.I., passed away on April 17, 2025. He was the husband of Helen Mello Poniatowski. He was born in Central Falls on January 8, 1935, the son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Desmarais) Poniatowski. He graduated from Providence College in 1958, received his Master’s Degree at Rhode Island […]

On April 8, 2025, Michael Kirby Ennis passed away after living life to the fullest for eighty-four years. He is survived by his four children, Kendra and her husband Aaron Davenport and their children, Tatum, Payton and Aelish; Kevin and his wife Karen and their children Maeve and Ryan; Mary Fran and her husband Stephen […]