Memorial Funeral Home

Mourning the passing of Patricia LeMay of Newport, RI on Sunday, Oct. 22nd. Mother of 2 sons, Seth and Stephen, and devoted wife of Albert LeMay. She was 88 years old. She met her future husband Albert while they both worked at Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Providence, RI. She was a dance instructor. Patricia […]

Doris J. (Costa) Silvia, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on October 20, 2023.She was the wife of Ronald S. Silvia. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late William and Rita (Santos) Costa. Doris had worked for the Lobster Pot in Bristol and Moulin Rouge in Tiverton.Outside of her work, Doris […]

Jean Catherine Winthrop, a beloved member of the Newport community, passed away on November 1, 2023, at the age of 68. Born on October 12, 1955, in Newport, Rhode Island, Jean was a vibrant soul who embraced life with a contagious enthusiasm. Jean dedicated herself to the service industry as a bartender and waitress for […]

Rita Lynch Wood, 86, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on November 2, 2023. She was the wife of the late David L. Wood for 63 years. Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Agnes (Brodie) Lynch. Rita received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from […]

Mary B. (Bolhouse) Gainey, 89 of Newport, RI, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the Village House Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late John C. Gainey.Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Gladys (Carr) Bolhouse. Mary Gainey was a true Newporter, growing up on Charles […]

Mathew “Max” Marum (1943-2023) Mathew Marum, 80, of Portsmouth, RI, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, 10/22/2023. He was an avid cook, baker, and fisherman, who proudly served in the US Army. He was born in Somerset, MA in 1943 to Amelia (Slusarz) Marum and John J. Marum Jr., both operators at textile mills in […]

Middletown, RI -Anita T. Roberts, 93, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on October 26, 2023. She was the wife of the late Martin “Buddy” Roberts. Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 5, 1930, She was the daughter of Herbert and Rose (Schid) Trimble.Anita was a 1948 graduate of Rogers High School as well as a […]

John “Jack” Galvin, Jr, 84, a respected and beloved member of the Newport community, peacefully passed away with friends and family on October 22, 2023. His genuine character and deep commitment to those around him will be remembered fondly. A graduate of De La Salle in 1957, Jack earned his BA from Providence College and […]

Carole Lewis, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023, at the age of 85. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever be held dear in the hearts of those who knew her. Born on March 22, 1938, Carole touched the lives of many throughout […]

William A. Pierson, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and highly-respected military veteran, passed away on October 17, 2023. Born on July 3, 1946, in Barre, VT, William was the son of George and Mildred Pierson. William dedicated his life to serving and protecting his country. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Matilda Valles, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Matilda peacefully departed this life surrounded by the love of her children, Hilda Britto, Karen Jackson and Hilda Silvio on October 18, 2023, at her residence in Portsmouth, RI, at the age of 85. Born in […]

Mary C. James, 87, of Middletown, RI, formerly of West Hartford, CT, passed away on October 20, 2023. Services will be private.

STSCS John Henry Bradshaw, USN, (Ret.), 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on October 21, 2023. He was the husband of Barbara (Chapman) Bradshaw. Born in Benton, AR, he was the son of the late John and Rose (Paul) Bradshaw. John was a proud retiree of the U.S. Navy. Throughout his distinguished 20-year career with […]

Mary G. (Paz) Souza, of Portsmouth, passed away at home Saturday, October 21, 2023. She was the wife of the late Edward Souza. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Leander) Paz.Mary worked at Newport Hospital for 50 years. After her retirement, she went on to be a volunteer […]

Elizabeth Shovelton Brantingham, 59, of Newport, RI, passed away on October 18, 2023 surrounded by friends and family. She was the loving wife of Scott Brantingham for 38 years. Born in Cranston, RI, she was the daughter of Louise (Foster) Shovelton and the late Richard H. Shovelton. Elizabeth graduated from Portsmouth High School and received […]

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jessie A. Mosher, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Jessie passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on Prudence Island on October 12, 2023, at the age of 99. Born on December 22, 1923, in Malden, MA, Jessie’s […]

Barbara Miller, 94, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on October 18, 2023. Born in Providence, RI on December 21, 1928, She was the daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Rees) Miller. She grew up in Providence and graduated from Hope High School in 1947. She attended college at Pembroke College, a part of Brown University at […]

Madeline (Kalarian) Holbrook, 93, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Holbrook for 56 years. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Nevart (Madigian) Kalarian. Madeline graduated from Pawtucket East High School in 1948. She went on […]

Joseph L. Escobar Jr., 93, of Middletown, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Madeline (Raposa) Escobar. Born in Newport, he was the son of Jose and Francisca Escobar. Joseph leaves his daughter Cara L. Turnbull, and her husband Michael of Middletown, and his brother Anthony Escobar of Middletown. […]

Alexander Leys O’Hanley, MD, age 89, of Lexington, MA and a native Newporter, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17th at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA surrounded by his wife and son. Al was born on December 31, 1933 at Newport Hospital to the late William and Isabella (Leys) O’Hanley. He was the […]

Kristine S. (Grev) Springett, 62, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Kristine was born on July 19th, 1961, in Elmhurst, IL. She was the daughter of the late Stuart and Ruth (Abelson) Grev. She was the beloved wife of Michael A. Springett of 37 years. A […]

Richard S Boreri, 94, of 3 Sachuest Drive, a Founder and President of the former Transcom Electronics, Inc. died on Monday, October 2, 2023. He was the husband of the late Mary T (Malloy) Boreri. They were married for 46 years. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, a son of late Stephano and Mary J (Romani) Boreri […]

Newport, RI Matthew Edward Pado, 47 of Newport, RI died on Oct 11, 2023. He was the precious son of Edward and Janet (Walker) Pado. Born in Newport, RI on Aug 11, 1976. Matthew was adventurous, creative, and always late. After attending Cluny School and Rogers High he started to travel. First to Costa Rica, […]