Memorial Funeral Home

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Harold Eugene Massey Jr. was called home to heaven on Wednesday October 23, 2024. Harold was born on Wednesday October 11, 1961 to the late Audrey Elaine Massey of Newport Rhode Island; and presently to Harold Massey Sr. and Brenda P. Massey of Suffolk, Virginia. He is one of nine children. As a child he […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Michael John Croce 65 of Newport RI passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late Eleanor & Arthur Dumond of Middletown RI. He leaves behind his beloved brothers and their families. He leaves behind his brother William Croce and his wife Tina Croce of Newport RI, Marc Croce […]

Sarah A Young Middletown, RI -Sarah A Young, 75, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on October 15, 2024. Born in Roslyn, NY on November 1, 1948, She was the daughter of John and Lucille (Caton) young. Sarah graduated from Utica College in 1979, and completed her Master’s Program in 1974. Sarah’s career was varied and […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anthony D. Chester, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, on October 10, 2024. Born on September 23, 1944, in Bristol, RI, Anthony worked more than 30 years for Child and Family Services. Anthony’s joy for life was evident in his love for playing cards and saltwater fishing. […]

Eleanor Marie (Camara) Borges passed away peacefully at her home in Portsmouth on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was surrounded by her adoring daughters, Michelle Mahoney of Virginia Beach, VA, Stephanie Federico of Portsmouth, Candice Miller of Maryville, TN, and Elinor Borges of Loxahatchee, FL. Eleanor was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, […]

John Lloyd Sunderland, 94, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 13, 2024. He was born on September 3, 1930, in Newport, RI. John had an exuberant enjoyment of life and a wry sense of humor. John is survived by his wife Lucy with whom he shared 69 […]