Mary Elizabeth Vondembowski

Newport, RI - Mary Elizabeth vonDembowski, 26, of 20 Atlantic Avenue, Newport, RI, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at her home.Born in Newport, RI, on May 2, 1983, she was the daughter of Richard N. and Carol Turner vonDembowski of Newport.Mary was a dedicated single mother, avid animal lover, and devoted friend to all who knew her. She earned top honors while attended CCRI, but unfortunately her educational endeavors were tragically cut short.Besides her parents, she is survived by her children, Autumn Pearce, Gage vonDembowski, and Guiseppe Barber all of Newport, RI, and her brothers Brian Gomes of Rumford, RI and Sydney vonDembowski of Portsmouth, RI.Mary also leaves behind her soul mate and life partner William D. Barber and two step-sons David and William Barber.Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 29, 2009, from 4-7pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840.