Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Jesse DeCosta

May 19, 2024

Jesse DeCosta Jr., 77, of Newport, died on May 19, 2024, formally from Middletown.

Born in Newport on September 19,1946, he was the son of Jesse and Anna (Silveira) DeCosta.

Jesse was a 1964 graduate of Middletown High School where he excelled in his athletic skills. He played baseball and basketball, but football was his sport where he...

William "Bill' F. Flowers

May 19, 2024

William “Bill” F. Flowers, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024. He was the husband of Patricia (McGrath) Flowers for 63 years.

Bill was born in Newport, RI, son of the late Frank R. and Elvira (Botelho) Flowers. He lived in Middletown for all of his life in the house that his father built three short years...

Patricia "Patty" Anderson

May 18, 2024

Patricia "Patty" (Pridgen) Anderson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 18, 2024. Patty was a 1981 graduate from Rogers High School. While attending Roger's she was an active member of the ROTC. She also enjoyed taking auto mechanic classes, which she shared those valuable skills learned with her children later in life.

Patty accomplished an associate degree in accounting...

Ann Marie Leary

May 17, 2024

Ann Marie Leary, of Tiverton, RI, passed away at home on Friday, May 17th, 2024. She was the loving mother of Jessica (Daniel) Jackson of Middleboro, MA, and Dr. Joshua Morimoto of Cambridge, MA, and beloved daughter of Terrance Leary and the late Anna C. (Sullivan) Leary of Tiverton, RI. She is also survived by her siblings: Eileen Sanford, Kathleen...

Richard "Rick" J. Sowers, Sr.

May 16, 2024

"When someone you love becomes a memory,

That memory becomes a treasure."

Richard J. Sowers, Sr., 51, of Middletown R.I, passed away on May 16, 2024. Born in Newport R.I. on August 20, 1972, he was the son of Mary (Souza) Sowers and the late Daniel Sowers, Sr.

Richard, known to all as Rick, had a light about him that no one could...

Cathleen Myatt

May 15, 2024

Cathleen Egan Donovan Myatt, 76, was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1948. After a brave battle with cancer and with loved ones at her side, she passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, where she had been residing with her son, daughter-in-law and grandson.

The youngest daughter of William Jeremiah and Agnes Patricia...

Harry Wells

May 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry B. Wells at the age of 90 in Middletown, R.I. Having served his country with honor during the Korean War as a Master Chief in the United States Navy, Harry dedicated 20 years of his life to the service.

Born in South Carolina to G.C. Wells and Doris (Pitts)...

Ann K. Nichols

May 14, 2024

Ann K. Nichols, 83, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away in Newport Hospital on May 14, 2024. She was the wife of Gerald R. Nichols.

Born in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Marie (Roy) Kimmel.

Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was always there for her children, a devoted cub scout leader, and...

Bruce Taylor

May 13, 2024

Bruce Wayne Taylor, 75, of Tiverton, RI (formerly of Newport) passed away on May 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in New Bedford, MA to the late Theodore R. and Dorothy (Frates) Taylor on October 6, 1948. He was a graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 1966. He is predeceased by his sisters Nancy Ann Dutra of New...

Richard Weller

May 13, 2024

Richard (Dick) Arthur Weller, Sr., 92, of Barrington, Rhode Island, went home to be with Jesus on May 13, 2024 in the RI Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Sylvia (Lombardi) Weller. Blissfully Married for 68 years holding hands to the very end!

Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late George and Catherine (Swift)...

Alexander Pavlik

May 12, 2024

Alexander James Pavlik, 39, passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024, in Newport, Rhode Island. Alex was born October 10, 1984, at the Navy base hospital on Aquidneck Island.

Alex grew up and attended Elementary through High School in Acton, Massachusetts. His creativity and love for family, friends, and animals resonated in all he did. In High School Alex...

Paul Boardman

May 10, 2024

Paul J. Boardman,III 58, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on May 10, 2024 after a short illness. He was the husband of Molly MacIntosh.

Born in Fall River, MA on August 1, 1965; he was the son of Bishop Paul Boardman Jr and the late E. Cynthia (Simmons) Boardman.

Paul's early years were in Little Compton, RI, and after a brief stint...

Marjorie J. Beardwood

May 9, 2024

On May 9, 2024, Marjorie J. Beardwood passed away peacefully at Riverview Nursing home, Coventry, RI. She was in the presence of her daughter and members of the nursing staff.

Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late George Edward Jackson and Jean Vincent (Swan) Jackson.

Marjorie is survived by her son Bruce Allan Beardwood, Jr, wife Abby, granddaughters...

Jay Johnson

May 7, 2024

Jay D. Johnson, 66, formerly of Portsmouth and Middletown, RI, died on May 7, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 19, 1957, He was the son of the late Clarence and Pearl (Stenson) Johnson.

Jay was a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island. Throughout his life he loved sports, playing football from youth Pop Warner to the semi-pro leagues as an...

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...