Obituaries

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 […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. With great sadness the family of Paul “Pete” J. Peterson, Jr, 87, announces his passing on May 14th at Briarcliffe Gardens, Johnston, RI, where he received compassionate care. Pete was the son of the late Ethel (Berquist) Peterson and Paul J. Peterson. Originally from Worcester, MA, he […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Lucinda Emily O’Loughlin Dressler died on May 10, 2020 after living with stage four colon cancer for six years. She was a resident of the Clarke School Apartments in Newport, RI. Cindy was the wife of the late Dr. Donald P. Dressler of Portsmouth, RI. Cindy was […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Iva B. Wimbiscus, age 95, formerly of 81 Ellery Ave, Middletown, died on May 14, 2020 at the Scandinavian Skilled Nursing Center in Cranston, RI. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Wimbiscus. Iva was born July 19, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Harry […]

This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Dr. Lewis Arnow of Middletown, R.I. died in good spirit and humor on Thursday, May 7, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. He was thankful to serve the public and for the opportunity, experiences and memories that came along with his life’s responsibilities. Dr. Arnow […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Maryalice Russo (Parvo), loving wife of William Russo, passed away surrounded by her family in her home in Middletown, Rhode Island. Maryalice was born on December 5, 1938, in Newport, Rhode Island to Joseph and Carmel Parvo (Perry.) Maryalice attended Sheffield School […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Suzanne M. Merciol, age 96, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 8, 2020. Born in Dombasle, Argonne, France to Fernand and Jeanne (Berniére) Guillaume. Suzanne moved to the United States in 1969 and worked for many years at the former C.H. Charles 5&10. Formerly of […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Dorothy Warren, age 93, formerly of Little Compton, passed away May 7, 2020, at Grace Barker Nursing home in Warren. Dorothy was born in Jamaica Plain, MA to Esther (Nickerson) and Alexander Bone. Dorothy was married to the late Leon Warren for 65 years. She grew up […]

This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Timothy P. Sheekey, 57 of Newport, RI passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 after a brief illness. Tim was born April 29, 1963 in Newport to Mary Nagle Sheekey and the late Thomas J. Sheekey. Tim was a 1983 graduate of Rogers High School. Tim worked […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Casper G. “Kip” Schenck Jr., 72, of Middletown, RI passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Grand Islander Nursing Center in Middletown after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Kip was born in 1947 in Rockville Center, New York. He was the son of the late […]

This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Margaret Grady Shinners, 100 years of age, died peacefully at home in Newport, RI on Monday, May 4. She was born in her parent’s Middletown, RI home in on January 21, 1920. Married to Robert J. Shinners for 67 years, she was daughter to Thomas E. Grady and […]