Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Maxine Balaban

May 4, 2024

Maxine 'Micki' Abbé Israel Balaban passed away in Newport, RI, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, after a gradual decline in health. She was three months shy of 95 years old.

Micki was born on July 28, 1929, to Bertram Eli Israel and Anne White Israel of Providence, RI. She was an ace student at Hope High School and the star of...

Kenneth Ray Carson

May 3, 2024

Kenneth Ray Carson, a cherished father, brother, son, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born in Newport, RI, Kenneth was the son of the late Kenneth Burley and Jacqueline (Carson) Carter.

Kenneth's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his passions, particularly his love for cooking. With fervor and...

Dean H. Hostetler

May 1, 2024

With great sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dean (Doc) Hostetler, a beloved father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather, and honored US Navy Korean War Veteran. Dean enlisted in the Navy in 1948, serving as a Hospital Corpsman embedded with the 1st Marine Division rifle platoon.

Among his many accolades, Dean was one of the esteemed few to...

Arline Montecalvo

Apr 28, 2024

Arline Marie Montecalvo, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly and too soon on April 28, 2024. She was the loving wife of Raymond A. Montecalvo and dedicated mother to Michael Montecalvo, both of Portsmouth.

Arline was born and raised in Providence, RI, and was the daughter of the late Edouard and Marie A. (Lessard) Sylvestre. She was a member...

V. James Vanicek

Apr 27, 2024

V. James Vanicek, Jr., 'Jim' 90, of Middletown, RI, died on April 27, 2024 at home. He was married to Sally (Zautner) Vanicek for 68 years.

Born in Newport, RI on September 8, 1933, Jim was the son of the late Venceslaus 'Van' and Dorothy 'Dot' Vanicek.

Jim attended Rogers High School and graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Ornamental...

Melissa Barker

Apr 26, 2024

Melissa Anne Barker, 46, of Portsmouth, RI passed away in her home on April 26, 2024.

She was born in Newport, RI to parents Clifton H. and Sheila A. (Warren) Barker of Cape Coral FL.

Melissa is survived by her parents Clifton and Sheila, her brother Gregory, her aunt Marjorie (Barker) Wilkey, uncle and aunt David and Jeanne Warren, cousin Paul Ring...

Phyllis Sherman

Apr 26, 2024

Phyllis May Sherman, 85, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, died on April 26, 2024 at Newport Hospital. Born in Newport, RI on July 19, 1938, She was the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Power) Peckham.

Phyllis was raised in a faithful family of the Episcopal Church, first at Emmanuel Church in Newport and later at St. Paul's Church in Portsmouth....

Shahrzad Naso

Apr 24, 2024

Shahrzad "Sherry" Naso, 37, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, in Boston, MA. Born in Houston, TX to parents Siavash Ghoreishi and Jila Khorsand, their family traveled to New England where Sherry was raised in East Greenwich, RI. Sherry is survived by her husband, Scott Naso, daughter Laila Naso, her parents Siavash and Jila, her uncle and aunt, Joubin...

Lockwood Lyons

Apr 24, 2024

Lockwood J. "Woody" Lyons CWO-4- USN (Ret), passed away on April 24, 2024. Born March 7, 1949 he was the son of the late Frank J and Marion P. (Kelly) Lyons. He was the husband of the late Deborah L. (Throneburg) Lyons and the late Nancy E. (Blunt) Lyons. He is survived by his children and stepchildren Nancy E. Cicogna...

Myrtle Goodwin

Apr 24, 2024

Myrtle B. (Pinkard) Goodwin, 86 of Middletown, RI, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was the wife of the late James B. Goodwin.

Born in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of Tom and Callie Pinkard. Myrtle Beatrice Goodwin lovingly known as Mama B and Grandma B was a woman who loved the game of spades, R&B...

Lucille Dubreuil

Apr 23, 2024

Lucille T Dubreuil, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 23, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on January 21, 1940, in Fall River, MA, Lucille dedicated her life to caring for others as a Residential Care Assistant at Blenheim Newport. She cherished her family and will be missed by her siblings, Claudette Rowland, Francis Dubreuil...

Randolph Totten

Apr 23, 2024

Randolph B. Totten II, 84, passed away on April 23rd at his home in Newport, RI surrounded by his loving family.

Randy was born on July 15, 1939 to Randolph J. and Elaine (Quick) Totten in Trenton, NJ. He was the brother of the late Dee Angell. Randy attended Hamilton High School and graduated from the United States Naval Academy with...

Karen Day

Apr 22, 2024

Karen Carlin (Sullivan) Day, 62 of North Kingstown, RI, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, April 22, 2024.

Born in New London, CT, she was the daughter of the late F.M. and Barbara Sullivan.

Karen passed at home with her loving husband Kevin J. Day and her beloved son, Christopher J. Day. Kevin and Chris, tenderly took care...

Colette Cunningham

Apr 22, 2024

Colette L. Cunningham, M.D., peacefully, softly surrounded by her eight children at home, saw her final sunrise and felt the last soft rain of life as it is now, on Monday April 22, 2024. Dr. Cunningham began her journey in the busy seaside town of Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, born July 9, 1932. She was the second of seven vibrant...

Andre Ajemian

Apr 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andre Vahan Ajemian, who was born on March 17, 1928, in Roslindale, MA. A devoted Navy veteran who served his country with honor and reached the rank of LCDR, Andre had a deep love for his country and a passion for politics. Throughout his life, he worked as a...

Robert White

Apr 20, 2024

Robert "Bob" J. White, 84, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home on April 20, 2024. He was the husband of Colette (Chicoine) Dalpe.

Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Jesse and Janette (Pimental-Cabrita) White. He grew up in Middletown and graduated from Rogers High School, Class of 1958.

Bob attended Michigan State University and went...

Christine Larocque

Apr 19, 2024

Christine L. (Rose) Larocque, 71, of Tiverton, RI, passed away at her home on April 19, 2024, surrounded by family. She was the wife of Kenneth Larocque.

Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Carol (Borden) Rose.

Besides her husband Ken, she leaves their children, Andrea B. Chase and her husband Francis H. Chase IV...

Robert Corey

Apr 18, 2024

Robert E. Corey, 89, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary A. (DeBairos) Corey.

Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Manuel Corey and Margaret (Powers) Corey. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1952.

Robert (Bob) was the...

Allegra Torrey

Apr 13, 2024

Allegra Standing Mertz Torrey (Leggie) passed away 13 April 2024 in Newport, RI. Leggie was born 5 February 1944 in Miami, FL to James McClenahan Mertz and Allegra Knapp Brickell Mertz, each legendary in the yacht racing world. Her mother was a four-time Women's North American Champion; her father, on the winning boat Argyll in 1950, holds the participation record...

Aline Peralta

Apr 12, 2024

Aline Peralta, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 83 in Newport, Rhode Island. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Delores (Padilla) Peralta.

Throughout her life, Aline found joy in her work and was dedicated to her role at Newport Hospital as a Buyer in Purchasing....