Memorial Funeral Home

William Timothy Gozdz , 85, of Middletown, Rhode Island, peacefully passed into eternal life on August 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Bill cherished his wife, Jacqueline M. (Kellner) Gozdz for 62 wonderful years. They shared a lifelong love of devotion and appreciation for one another. A dedicated father, he is survived by his […]

Geraldine ‘Gerri’ Frances Gregory, age 72, passed from this life on August 21, 2024 at Newport Hospital. Gerri was born on April 10, 1952 in Newport, Rhode Island, to Barbara (McCarthy) Gregory and Broughton Colin Gregory. As a result of the doctor being unaware that Gerri was a twin and born second, she developed cerebral […]

Lillie M. Paiva, 76 of King Phillip St. in Portsmouth, RI peacefully passed on August 17, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel E. Paiva. Lillie was born in Arnett, West Virginia on October 1st, 1947. She was the daughter of Newton and Ruby (Hood) Cook. She grew […]

John M. Mello, a devoted husband, father, and dedicated employee, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, HopeHospice Inpatient Center, Providence, RI at the age of 83. Born in Newport, RI on October 16, 1940, John was a proud American citizen and a veteran of the Army, serving his country with honor. John spent 38 […]

Margaret Anne Bulmer, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on August 20, 2024. She was the wife of the late William A. Bulmer. Born in Newark, New Jersey on July 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sabina (Obendorfer) Healey. Maggie grew up in Newark, NJ and attended University of Rhode […]

Mildred L. (Thomas) Grinnell, 97, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Laurance Franklin Grinnell, LTC (RET). Born in Portsmouth, RI, she was the daughter of the late Henry Ellsworth and Mabel (Vaughn) Thomas. Mildred’s career as a secretary included time at the Newport […]

John J. Hand MD, FACP (Jack) passed into eternal life on August 20th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Mary Anne (Killea) Hand for sixty-four years. He was the son of the late John J. Hand Sr. and Agnes (Sullivan) Hand. Jack was born in Newport Hospital on December 17th, 1936, but spent most […]

Barbara Lyon French, a native of Aquidneck Island, died peacefully on August 19, 2024 at a nursing facility in Warren, Rhode Island. Born Barbara Ames Lyon, in Newport on October 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Phillip A. Lyon and Edna P. Lyon. Barbara grew up on Paradise Avenue in Middletown and […]

Linda Shute, age 77, of Massachusetts, passed away on August 19, 2024. Formerly of both Leicester, MA and Cudjoe Key, FL., as well as many other places along the way like Connecticut, Texas, California, and Rhode Island. Linda was born to Frederick Walter and Priscilla (Jackson) Jewett near Berlin, Massachusetts. Linda is survived by Kim […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Laura A Hull, 61, of W 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]