Memorial Funeral Home

It is with profound sadness that the family of Jeffrey “Moose” Gerlach announces his passing on March 1, 2022, at the age of 71. Born in Glens Falls, NY, on July 23, 1950, Jeff was the son of the late Russell and Marjorie (Banville) Gerlach. He was a graduate of South Glens Falls High School […]

Matthew R. Poniatowski, 60, passed away recently in Warren, RI. He was the son of Robert and Helen (Mello) Poniatowski of Portsmouth, RI. He is survived by his daughter, Amy Almanzar and her husband Luis of San Antonio, TX, his siblings, Lisa Easley and her husband Tom of Sherborn, MA, Mark and his wife Kari […]

Beloved husband and doting stepfather Ian Robinson, age 58, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on February 21, 2022. He leaves behind his grieving family, his wife Michele Kelly-Robinson, his stepson Michael Kelly, his mother Ann Robinson, sister Deborah Brown, brother-in-law Alan, niece Jasmine, and nephew Kieran of the U.K., and many, many friends all over […]

Timothy J. Reed, 73, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 24, 2022. Tim was born in Brockton, MA to the late Robert and Frances (Patterson) Reed. He was the loving husband of Wanda L. (Wessman) Reed for 44 years. He was in the Rogers High School Class of ’66 and attended Bristol Community College. […]

Leslie Earl Sanborn, 78, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on February 26, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Dorenda L. (Wedding) Sanborn for 18 years. Leslie was born in Newfield, ME, to the late Lawrence H. and Elva R. (Reed) Sanborn. Leslie enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at […]

Elizabeth Margaret (Lord) Kennedy, 103, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in Newport, R. I. Betty was the wife of the late James E. Kennedy. Born at home in Newport, R. I. on October 31, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Cook) Lord and Alfred J. Lord. After her mother’s death, her […]

Theresa A. (Martin) Wilkinson, 83, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on February 11, 2022, from Alzheimer’s. She was the wife of the late George W. Wilkinson for 40 years. Theresa (aka Terry) was born in Hartford, CT, to the late Charles and Cecelia (Gebo) Martin. Terry was attending the Hartford Hospital […]

Manuel C. Dias, 98, of Newport, World War II veteran, died peacefully athome on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Born on April 21, 1923 in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Antone and Maria (Placid) Dias. He was the husband of Mary (Nunes) Dias to whom he was married for 69years. Manny […]

Dolores Ann Spencer, 80, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on February 20, 2022, in Charlton Memorial Hospital with her family by her bedside. She was the wife of Stanley A. Spencer, Jr., for 63 years. Dolores was born in Fall River, MA to the late John J. and Lydia (Feijo) Lopes. She grew up […]

Hazel M. Hyder, age 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, joined her parents and brothers in the Kingdom of God on February 18, 2022. Hazel was born in Newport, RI to the late George and Rose (Kabbas) Hyder. Hazel graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy in 1951. At which time she took a ‘temporary’ summer job with […]

Mrs. Sonya Perry, age 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on February 17, 2022. Sonya was born in Providence, RI to Gaetano and Carmela (Gioielu) Susi. Sonya was married to John Kelly Perry, also from Providence for 70 years. Sonya and her husband loved to travel. Their travels took them to many countries, including […]

Ronald John Rakowski, 81, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Bethel, CT and Norfolk, NE, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022. Born in Norfolk, NE, on October 4, 1940, Ron lived most of his early years in Norfolk where he attended Christ Lutheran Elementary School and Norfolk H.S. Ron was the son of Richard & […]

Newport RI resident Yordi Ronaldo Arevalo Yocute passed away early Monday morning, February 14, 2022. Originally from San Guayaba, Palencia, Guatemala, he was born on December 2, 1996. His parents are Germán Arevalo Samayoa and María Consuelo Yocute de Arévalo. his brothers; Maritza Arevalo, Yoel Arevalo, Nora Arevalo, Dani Arevalo, and Melvin Arevalo. At the age of […]

Robert “Bob” E. Emerson of Newport, and husband to Roberta (Shelman) Emerson, died unexpectedly on February 15, 2022 at the great age of 88. Born January 31, 1934 in Fall River Massachusetts to Ellis and Marion Emerson, Bob as a boy moved with his family to Arizona and then California during the 1940’s and 1950’s. […]

Willie C. “Sputnik” Turner, 61 of Newport, RI, died on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was the son of the late Joe and Gladys Turner. He was the brother of Arnold Shirley of Florida, Darryl Turner of Newport, and Cheryl “Sissy” Turner of Newport. He attended Newport Public Schools. As a youth he was a […]

Mildred Eileen Chase, 89, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 14, 2022, surrounded by her family in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harold Chase. Mildred was born and raised in New Bedford, MA, to the late Felix Vigario and Rose (Pedro) Marshall, who was her world and best friend. […]

David “Nelly” C. Nelson, 55, of Newport, RI, passed away on February 11, 2022, in Newport Hospital with his family at his side. David was born in Newport, RI, to Edna M. (Bryan) Wells and the late John C. Nelson, Sr. He grew up in Newport. David was a licensed minister at the Community Baptist […]

Thomas Edward Williams, 56, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday February 8, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by family members. Thomas, “Gus”to his many friends, was the son of Booker and Thelma (Woodley) Williams, of Newport. Tom, grew up in Newport, and was graduate of Rogers High School, class of 1984. […]

Arefina “Fina” Frances Frank, 101, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 8, 2022. Fina was born in Calabria, Italy to Francesco Giraldi and Maria Sammarco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Thomas Frank, and her daughter, Barbara Rainey. Fina is survived by her grandchildren, Lawrence Rainey, […]

Janet Louise Tiedemann WhitneyApril 5, 1955 – February 5th, 2022 Janet Louise Tiedemann Whitney passed away peacefully on February, 5th, 2022. Born in April, 1955, in Mineola, NY, to Henry Martin Tiedemann and Gertrude Gerlach Tiedemann. She grew up in Greenwich, CT, and loved singing, swimming, skiing, and swinging on vines with her sister. Janet […]

Ellen L. Smith, 76, of Swansea, MA, previously of Portsmouth and Newport, RI, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Ellen is survived by her sister Janice M. Fisher of Swansea, MA, and three nieces, Jennifer Fisher of Pawtucket, RI, Jill (Fisher) Gilmore and her husband David of Salisbury, MD, and Joy (Fisher) Meetis and […]

Dorothy A. Pennachi, 97, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 10, 2022 at Newport Hospital. Dorothy was born in Middletown to Julius and Grace (Frios) Borges. She was the wife of the late Americo L. Pennachi. Dorothy was an active member of the Vasco da Gama Society. She also volunteered her time at the […]

Susan G. Crockett, 89, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side on February 9th, 2022. Born on July 9, 1932 in Long Island NY. As a young teen she was accepted into a 3 year boarding school nursing program and moved to California. She met George who was […]

Mary (Briggs) Freeborn died on February 1, 2022 at the Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown, RI. Mary was born on April 04, 1917, in Fall River, MA. She was the wife of the late Homer Freeborn. Mary was predeceased by her oldest son Kenneth Freeborn of Newport, RI. She leaves behind her son Richard […]

Peter McIntosh, 60, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 7, 2022 at home with those that cared for him by his side. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Ruffin) McIntosh.Peter was a fun loving and caring man with a great sense of humor, he could surely light […]