Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Hilda Camacho

Oct 2, 2024

Hilda M. (Santiago) Camacho, 82, of Portsmouth died on Wednesday October 2, 2024, at home with her family by her side.

She was the wife of the late Jose E. Valdivieso, and the late Domingo Camacho 

Born on October 3, 1941, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Aurielo and Gloria (Colon) Santiago. 

Mrs. Camacho previously worked for the...

Claire Arrico

Oct 1, 2024

Claire A. Arrico, 73, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. She was the wife of Stephen J. Arrico.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Thelma (Deshaies) Alba Jr.

Claire was a clinical medical assistant at the Bristol Medical Center, and at Urology Associates in Newport.

She was...

Taylor Flynn

Sep 30, 2024

Today, we celebrate the vibrant life of Taylor Madison Flynn, an outstanding artist who graced this world with her creative spirit. Born on April 27, 1994, in Fall River, Ma., Taylor's journey came to a close on September 30, 2024, at her home in Tiverton, RI. With a passion for art, Halloween, horror movies, tattoos, and all things macabre, Taylor...

Lucille Marie Moreau Petrucci

Sep 29, 2024

Lucille Marie Moreau Petrucci, 90, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 26 years, Rudolph “Rudy” Petrucci. 

Born on September 20, 1934, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Cecile (Chartier) Moreau and Eugene Joseph Moreau. 

Lucille graduated from Saint John’s Academy in Pawtucket, RI. She also graduated...

Elizabeth Trainor

Sep 29, 2024

Obituary for Elizabeth Atlee Trainor

Elizabeth Atlee Trainor, born on July 9, 1935, passed away peacefully as a resident of Neptune Beach, Florida. Formerly of Middletown, Rhode Island, Elizabeth was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.  Elizabeth was predeceased by her devoted husband, Robert W.  Trainor, with whom she shared 51 wonderful years of marriage, and by her daughter, Susan...

Ann Vickers

Sep 29, 2024

Ann Vickers, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 29, 2024.

She was the wife of CDR Robert I. Vickers, USN (RET) who have been residents of Portsmouth since 1978.

Ann was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was the daughter to the late Dr. Richard Lutz DDS and Grace (Murphy) Lutz of Stanford, CT. She was the...

Charles Clarke

Sep 28, 2024

Newport, RI -Charles H Clarke, 84, of Portsmouth, died on September 28, 2024 at Heatherwood Nursing home in Newport.

Charles was born in Newport, RI on November 16, 1939, He was the son of Charles and Marguerite (Marren) Clarke.

Charles worked at Raytheon for over 40 years. He served in the Army during the Korean War, and after the war, he worked...

Irene Richardson

Sep 27, 2024

Irene Marie Richardson, a beloved member of the Middletown community, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, just one day shy of her 93rd birthday. Born in Fall River, MA, Irene dedicated her life to her family and she loved her career as a seamstress, working in Fall River, Cumberland, and Woonsocket.

Her legacy will live on through her...

Donald Gilmore Magee

Sep 25, 2024

Donald Gilmore Magee, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on June 4, 1939, Donald was raised by his mother, Helen Dorothy Magee, and his aunt, Annie Cleary, who played pivotal roles in shaping his life and values.

Donald was a man of many passions, with a deep love for...

Edward Soares

Sep 24, 2024

Edward Soares, age 59, died at his home in North Kingstown, RI on September 24, 2024. Ed was from Newport, and he was born there on June 8, 1965. He was the son of the late Manuel Soares and the late Joan Wittstruck. Ed's brother Manuel Soares died in infancy. He is survived by his brother John Soares and by...

Roland Addison

Sep 19, 2024

Roland L. Addison, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on December 4, 1936, in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Nathaniel and Nellie (Burton) Addison. Roland lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering kindness.

Roland was a devoted husband to his...

Lisa M. Narciso

Sep 18, 2024

Lisa M. Narciso, 54, of Newport, RI, passed away at home with her mother and sister by her side on September 18, 2024, after a year long battle with cancer.

Born in Fall River, MA, Lisa's life was filled with remarkable achievements, meaningful connections and an abundance of friends.

Lisa embarked on her educational journey and excelled, graduating from Middletown High School...

Rae Varner

Sep 16, 2024

Rae B. Varner passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, at the Hope Health Hospice in Providence, RI., with her husband, Marcus, of 40 years at her side.

She lived one year in Bristol, RI and the past 39 years in Middletown, RI.

Frances Rae Blickenstaff was born March 21,1946 in Susanville, CA. In her early years she moved...

Ronald Sherman Foberg

Sep 16, 2024

Ronald Sherman Foberg, 77, of Middletown, RI, passed away in the Village House Nursing Home on September 16, 2024.

Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Charles and Lillian (Sherman) Foberg.

Ronald graduated from Middletown High School and went on to Plus School of Business in Providence where he received IBM Training, TAB Equipment Operation and Computer Programming....

Betty Mello

Sep 15, 2024

Betty Jane Mello, a beloved wife, mother, and nana, passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Portsmouth, RI. Betty was born in Huntsville, TN, on August 1, 1943, and spent her life spreading love and joy to all who knew her.

Betty and her husband of 64 years, Jesse Mello, were inseparable and...

Kelly Walsh

Sep 14, 2024

Kelly M. Walsh

Kelly went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Kelly was 55 and leaves a void in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Kelly was born at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital in Elmira, NY. She was raised in Elmira, and graduated from Southside High School, class...

Rebecca Farwick

Sep 14, 2024

Rebecca Dorene (Farr) Farwick, affectionately known as Becky, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Becky was 55 and leaves a void in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Becky was born on May 10, 1969, in Littleton, NH. She was raised in Londonderry, NH, and attended Londonderry High School,...

Harry Church

Sep 14, 2024

Harry J Church

Bristol, RI -Harry J Church, 79, of Rhode Island, died on September 14, 2024.

Born in Newport, RI on March 14, 1945, He was the son of Captain Vernon and Rose Marie (Bergeron) Church.

Harry "Gunner" Church served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and did 4 tours aboard a "swift boat" attack boat and 2 additional tours in...