Memorial Funeral Home

Maureen K. Bailey, beloved wife, mother, and dedicated hospitality career woman, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, in her hometown of Newport, RI at the age of 62. Born on March 2, 1961, Maureen was the epitome of a strong, loving, and spirited woman. Maureen grew up in Newport, where she developed a love […]

Charles H. Maitland, Jr., 74 of Portsmouth, passed away at home peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was the husband of Jacqueline (McGough) Maitland. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Angela (Kelly) Maitland.Chuck graduated from Durfee High School and joined the U.S. Navy. His love and […]

Elizabeth Dunn Nye Ivy, of Middletown, RI and Colchester, VT passed away peacefully and surrounded by love at her daughter’s home on Saturday, August 19th. She was 86. Libby was a wife, a mother, a nurse, a friend, a baker, a collector, a mahjong, rummy and cribbage player, a bird watcher, a gardener, an estate-sale […]

Joseph H. Seibert, reaching 101 years of age, passed away early in the morning of August 9, 2023 at John Clarke Nursing Home, Middletown, RI. Born July 28, 1922 in Maspeth, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Johanna Seibert.He had one sister, the late Catherine Seibert Schroeder and was the father-in-law […]

Frederick R. Stevenson, Jr. 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on August 14, 2023. He was the husband of Dr. Karen (Holmes) Stevenson. Born in Honolulu, HI on September 25, 1953, He was the son of Margaret (Taylor) Stevenson of Portsmouth, and the late Frederick Stevenson Sr. Fred grew up in a Navy family, living […]

Judith (Judy) A. Papineau, 69, of Tiverton, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Newport Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Albert M. and Irene V. (Reed) Papineau. Judy worked on the Navy base in Ney Hall for fifteen years. Judy loved to travel and visited […]

Robert A. Silvestre was born on May 22, 1933, to Pasquale and Rose Silvestre, celebrating his 90th birthday this past spring. A native son of Providence, he graduated from Mount Pleasant High School as an Eagle Scout and a javelin and shot put athlete prior to joining the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. As […]

Barbara Jean Leclerc, 91, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023, at Atria Aquidneck Place. Born at home in Barrington, NH on August 24, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (McDonald) Brown. She was the youngest of 7 children and the only one to graduate from […]

Edward Norman Wood Middletown, RI – Edward Norman Wood, 74, of Portsmouth, RI, died on August 13th, 2023 after a 7-year long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Jeanne (McKenney) Wood for 45 years. Born in Newark, OH on March 21, 1949, he was the son of the late Edward and Julia (Dobrzyn) […]

Jaden Richard Araujo, 18, passed away unexpectedly at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born in Fall River, MA on April 11, 2005, he was the son of Dr. Richard Moore and Norma Araujo Medeiros, and stepson of Brenda Sousa-Moore and Todd Medeiros. He grew up in Fall River, MA and later resided […]

Yun Min (Yi) Cabral, 77, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on August 12, 2023 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late John C. Cabral for 48 years. Born in Jeonju, South Korea, she was the daughter of the late Ok Chul Yi and Mal Ye Yi. Yun Min married […]

Marvin Leon Washington, 48, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2023. Born in Marion, SC on May 25, 1975, He was the son of Leon Curtain and Peggy Washington. Marvin was a 1993 graduate of Rogers High School. He spent his high school years playing for the Vikings basketball team. He […]

Kathryn Louise Williams has spread her angelic wings on July 29th, 2023 at age 71.She passed peacefully in Pomona Valley Hospital after losing her hard-fought battle with MS.Kay was living in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Born on Oct 5th, 1951, she was the second of 6 sisters and 1 brother.William W Williams Sr and Frances M […]

Joe Lorenz, 88, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. He was married to the love of his life, Terry (Warhanek) Lorenz, they were college sweethearts, with Joe as a College Basketball and Football standout, and Terry as Homecoming Queen. (You can guess […]

Michael J. Baccari, Jr., 83, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, passed away on July 27, 2023. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Mary (Sullivan) Baccari. Michael attended St. Joseph’s Grammar School and graduated from De La Salle Academy class of 1957. He retired from Sears Roebuck […]

Charles ‘Charlie’ M. Holder, Sr, a native Newporter, was born on September 2, 1944 and passed peacefully at his home on August 6, 2023 with his family by his side. Growing up in the Park Holm neighborhood of Newport, Charlie established life-long friendships with his closest pals Drew Anderson, Harry Smyth and Bob Moniz. He […]

Marie Zeigler, age 98, a long-time resident of Newport, RI passed away peacefully in New London, CT on July 24, 2023, surrounded by family. Prior to her passing, she was the matriarch of 5 generations. Marie was predeceased by her former husband, Charlie Zeigler Sr; sons, Charlie Zeigler Jr., and Alphonso Zeigler. She is survived […]

Thomas Henry Matthews, of Middletown, RI passed away on August 2, 2023, at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newport, RI. Thomas was born and raised in Newport, RI to the late Lyle Edward and Hannah (Waldron) Matthews. He attended Newport Public Schools, graduating from Rogers High School in 1962. Thomas was blessed […]

John Nestel, Jr., 56, father to his beloved daughter, Abigail Nestel, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023, as a result of a tragic kayaking accident. John (Johnny) was born on March 17, 1967, in New York City, to parents John Nestel and Joan (Steinhardt) Nestel. John spent his elementary and middle school years […]

Edward Joseph Silveira, Vovo, as he was called by most, 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, son-in-law, “big dinka”, and many other titles, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in the early hours of June 27, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1947, in Newport, RI to the late […]

John Francis Koole passed away on July 3, 2023 in the Newport Hospital.Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Franz and Dorothy (Giard) Koole. John served in the U.S. Army from 1972 – 1974. He was a commercial fisherman for 35 years around the waters off Newport, RI. John is […]

MIDDLETOWN – Christa M. (Alexander) Mortrude, 86, of 600 Valley Road, Middletown, RI, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at John Clark Retirement Center, Middletown, RI. Born in Newport, RI, on September 6, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James and Esther (Adamson) Alexander. Mrs. Mortrude graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI […]

Susan Ann Nunes New London, CT -Susan Ann Nunes, 75, of New London, Connecticut, passed away on July 26, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on October 22, 1947, She was the daughter of Frank (Larry) and Mary (Medeiros) Nunes. From an early age Sue was an avid reader enjoying many subject areas. She could always […]