Obituaries

This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Marie Dawn Moore of Middletown, RI passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.  Born July 15, 1965 in Newport, RI, she was a daughter of Robert C. and Anne P. (O’Hara) Moore of Middletown, RI.  Marie was a graduate of Middletown High School Class of 1983 […]

This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Bridget Philomena (Flynn) Morgan, 85, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Village House Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.  Bridget was born on July 2, 1934 in Leitrim, Ireland to the late Stephen and Mary Flynn.  She was the wife of […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. William James Walker, 62 of Tiverton RI was called home peacefully on June 7, 2020 at Kent County Hospital. Billy was deeply loved by his devoted wife Mary L. (Souto) Walker and three children Valerie Lee (Walker) White and husband Patrick, William James Walker Jr. and Angelica […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Benjamin Barker III, 84, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on June 8, 2020. Benjamin was born July 13, 1935, in Newport, RI to the late Benjamin Barker Jr. and the late Helena (McCarthy) Barker. Benjamin was married to the […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Laurence P. Butler, Jr., 63, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home on June 10, 2020. Laurence was born in Newport, RI to Laurence P. Butler, Sr, and Alberta M. (Mendes) Butler. Laurence graduated from Rogers High School in 1976 where he was the captain of […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Robert “Bob” Joel Richardson, 90, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 8, 2020 in the Grand Island Genesis Health Care Center. Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Alexander and Adele Richardson. Bob was a graduate of City College of New York and worked […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Charles Martin Schwarz, “Chief,” age 89, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 4, 2020.Charles was born in Newport, RI to William T. and Emily (Martin) Schwarz. Dad was a kind and devoted father and loving husband to the late Audrey […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Paul E Burke, of Newport passed away June 6, 2020. He was the son of Helen and Paul Burke Sr., and brother of Michael, Ginger, James and Lisa. Paul was a graduate of La Salle military academy and Salve Regina University. He was the loving husband of […]

This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Gladys Holmes Bozyan Lavine died in Middletown, RI, peacefully in her bed at age 86 on June 7, 2020. She is survived by her children, Rachel, Adam, and Rebecca, her daughters in law Roberta and Aiko, and her grandchildren, Shingo, Ayano, Jacob and Ari, as well […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. On Thursday, June 4, 2020, John “JR” Ryall, 65, beloved brother and uncle, of Carle Place, NY died in Providence, RI from complications of COVID-19.Born in Queens, John moved to Carle Place in 1963, making schoolyard friendships that would last a lifetime. After graduating high school in […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Robert Lionette, 83, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on June 4, 2020. He was the husband of Mary (Doherty) Lionette for 55 years. Robert was born in Everett, MA to Orlando and Anna (Vacca) Lionetti. He earned his Bachelors Degree from Tufts University and immediately […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Raymond Joseph Ferreira passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer at the age of 87. He was surrounded by his loving wife Judith Dischert Ferreira and family. Born in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late John and Julia Roderick Ferreira. […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. William J. Day, PhD. Also known as Billy, Bill, Willy, Will, Dad, Grandpa. Bill was born in the Yorkville area of New York City and raised in Staten Island and was the son of the late Edward N. and Grace (Villar) Day. He married Karen (Pratt) Day in […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Robert Lionette, 83, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on June 4, 2020. He was the husband of Mary (Doherty) Lionette for 55 years. Robert was born in Everett, MA to Orlando and Anna (Vacca) Lionetti. He earned his Bachelors Degree from Tufts University and immediately […]

Paul E. Craft, 89, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 31, 2020 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Carol (Kardel) Craft who died in March of this year, after 60 years of marriage. Paul was born in Widen, West Virginia to Garland and Macel Craft. As a young man […]

Maura Jo McMahon, “Mo,” beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, and friend, entered eternal life on May 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 3, 1987, weighing 2 pounds 14 ounces, to Dr. Thomas P. and Jo-Ellen Lewis McMahon, she grew up in Portsmouth, RI where she was a shining light of joy […]

Dana E. Luther, 81, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on May 25, 2020. Dana was born in New York City, NY to Ira and Margaret Zwicker. Dana was the wife of Keith W. Luther for 34 years. Dana was a graduate of Hartford Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse for over […]

Mary Veronica Souza (Pacheco) was born on July 31, 1932 to Manuel and Alexandrina Pacheco from Middletown, RI. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1951 and worked as a switchboard operator for New England Telephone. She later was employed by Raytheon Submarine Signal Division and retired in 1988. She was a member of Jesus […]

Lawrence J. DeCambra, age 84, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away on May 25, 2020. He was the husband of the late Joan M. DeCambra. Lawrence, called Larry by family and friends, the youngest of 13 children, was born in Somerset, MA to Antone and Mary (DeCosta) DeCambra. As a young man he served in the […]

Angelina “Angie” Slagle, age 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on May 18, 2020. Angie was born in Warren, RI to William and Arlene Dexter. Angie’s children are all so grateful for her. She was so selfless, loved everyone without judgement, helped anyone she could and expected nothing in return. She loved unconditionally and […]

Middletown, RI – Mrs. JoAnn C. McGeown, a woman of profound faith, left on Angels wings for her most spectacular journey yet, to the heavenly Father on May 20, 2020; reuniting with her loving and devoted husband of 56 years, Charles F. McGeown, Jr. An extraordinary woman, who never met a stranger, she died the […]

Janice Knowles, age 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on May 19, 2020. Janice was born in Fall River, MA to Robert and Lillian Copley. Janice is survived by her children David Knowles, Patrick Knowles, and Barbara Hastings. A special thank you to Kathy Knowles for providing […]

With great sadness the family of Eric J Christensen, 53, announces his passing on May 18,2020 at his home in Portsmouth RI after a courageous battle with cancer. Eric was born on August 21,1966 in Newport RI, to Forrest and Anne Christensen Eric attended St Philomena School, Tabor Academy and Bishop Connolly High School. He […]

On Tuesday morning, May 19th, 2020, Stewart John Abramson, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 75. Stewart was born August 7th, 1944 in Newport Rhode Island to Dr. Lewis Abramson and Ruth (Hodosh) Abramson. His father passed early in life, strengthening his ingrained sense of duty regarding family, where he […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Francis “Frank” R. Santos, 84, of Middletown, RI, died on Thursday May 14, 2020 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Martha E. (Crouch) Santos. Born on March 11, 1936 in Middletown, RI, he was the son of the late […]