Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Sandra Rodrigues

Apr 4, 2024

Sandra (Sandy) Althea Gillies Rodrigues, formerly of Narragansett, Middletown and Newport, passed away on April 4, 2024. Sandy was born March 24, 1944 in Newport, RI to Frederick M. Gillies and Althea "Babe" Gillies. Sandy grew up on Channing Street and attended Coggeshall School, Thompson Jr. High, and Rogers High School, graduating in 1962.

Sandy is survived by her...

Helen "Betsy" (Andrews) Jauss

Apr 4, 2024

Helen "Betsy" (Andrews) Jauss, 91, of Newport, RI, passed away with her family by her side on April 4, 2024, in the St. Clare Home in Newport. She was the wife of the late Captain Charles Walter Jauss, USN, (Ret.) for 58 years.

Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raynal and Helen (Edgeley) Andrews.

Betsy graduated from...

Kenneth Camadeco

Mar 28, 2024

Kenneth Camadeco, 69, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on March 28, 2024.

Born in Bronx, NY on July 6, 1954, He was the son of the late Benjamin Camadeco and Stephanie (Sysak) Camadeco of Yonkers, NY.

Ken was a man of many talents, he worked as a skilled shipwright for most of his life on sailboats in Newport and Jamestown, RI, and...

Peter Bottomley

Mar 28, 2024

Peter Howell Bottomley, 71, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA after a long illness.

Born in Attleboro, MA on January 19, 1953, he was the son of Newell and Anita Bottomley.  He grew up in Attleboro, while also enjoying homes on Martha’s Vineyard and in New Hampshire on Lake...

Kathleen Carney

Mar 28, 2024

Middletown, RI -Kathleen Grace Carney, 77, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died at home on March 28, 2024. She was the wife of the late James J. Carney.



Born in Newport, RI on March 5, 1947, She was the daughter of Charles and Helen (Malloy) Tabrum. Kathy grew up in Warwick, RI and began a long working career as a...

Owen Cameron

Mar 27, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Owen Bradley Cameron, a vibrant soul who exuded friendliness and acceptance to all who knew him. Owen was born in Mission Viejo, CA, on February 28, 2007, to his loving parents Ginger (Swagerty) and Ian Cameron. Alongside his adoring sister Lydia Cameron, Owen brought joy and light to the lives of those...

Kathleen Bryce

Mar 26, 2024

Kathleen M. Bryce, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on March 26, 2024. She was the wife of Terrence (Terry) Bryce. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 12, 1937, she was the daughter of Charles P and Catherine (Madeja) Janki.

Kathy married Terry in Cleveland, OH in 1957. Early on, she and Terry traveled the world while he served in the...

Marian Corey

Mar 26, 2024

Marian E. Corey, 85, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on March 26, 2024. She was the wife of the late Richard Corey.

Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Frederick C. Marley Sr. and Wealthy (Rose) Marley.

Marian is survived by her children; Patricia Perry, Susan Ashook, Linda (Peter) Davis,...

Gail Cotta

Mar 24, 2024

Gail Cotta, 88, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on March 24, 2024.

Gail was born in Newport, RI on August 9, 1935 to the late Lucy M (George) and Jack C. Brownell. She had one sister, the late Joan Ferreira. She was married on November 24, 1956 to her high school sweetheart, Ray Cotta.

She graduated from...

Gunnel Saur

Mar 23, 2024

Gunnel Margaretha Saur, 91, of Middletown, Rhode Island passed away at home with her family by her side on March 23, 2024. She was the wife of the late Jess Saur for 59 years.

Gunnel was born in Goteborg, Sweden in May of 1932, the first child of Harold and Edith Andersson. World War II interrupted her...

Phyllis M. (Silveira) Moniz

Mar 23, 2024

Phyllis M. (Silveira) Moniz, 68, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on March 23, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Jeffrey J. Moniz.

Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Beatrice (Raposa) Silveira.

Phyllis graduated from Middletown High School,...

Kevin T. FitzPatrick

Mar 23, 2024

Kevin Teaffe FitzPatrick, 88, of Bristol, Rhode Island died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on March 23, 2024.

The second of five boys born to John F. and Elizabeth FitzPatrick, he was raised in Depression-Era Boston, living first in Roslindale, and then moving to Charlestown as a young teen. After graduating from Boston English High School, Kevin...

Christine Lannon

Mar 23, 2024

Christine Bettencourt Lannon, 58, of Portsmouth, RI, died at home on March 23, 2024.

Born in Newport, RI she was the daughter of Larry J. Bettencourt of Portsmouth and the late Geraldine (Turner) Bettencourt.

Christine leaves her children James B. Lannon, and his partner, Lauren Poirier of Tiverton, Emily R. Lannon, and her financeé, Alyssa Archambault of Providence, Daniel T. Lannon of...

The Reverend Gordon J. Stenning

Mar 21, 2024

The Reverend Gordon J. Stenning, 93, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2024. Married on June 28, 1952, he was the husband of the late Barbara J. (Luther) Stenning for 68 years.



Born July 9, 1930, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late John A. Stenning and Ethel (Gaskarth) Stenning.

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Constance Thomas

Mar 19, 2024

Constance Beels Thomas, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice at the age of 97.

Born in Amsterdam on February 21, 1927, Constance, known to her friends as Connie, was born to Gerard Haro Beels and Gonda Matron. She was one of five children and is survived by her sister Sacha....

Dawn M. Kesson

Mar 19, 2024

Dawn M. (Beeler) Kesson, 56, of Newport, RI, died on March 19, 2024. She was the wife of William Kesson. Dawn was born in Harrisburg, PA and moved to Rhode Island at a young age. She graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1985. She was a beloved wife, loving mother and grandmother, and friend to many. If there was one...

Lawrence B. Kestler

Mar 18, 2024

Lawrence B. Kestler, 72, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on March 18, 2024. Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Vest) Kestler. Lawrence retired from the RI State Police Department as a Lieutenant. He also retired from Salve Regina University as the Transportation Director....

Janis M. Mello

Mar 17, 2024

Janis M. Mello, 68, of Newport, RI, died at home on March 17, 2024. Born in Newport, on January 4, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jeraldine (Joseph) Mello. Janis graduated from Rogers High School in 1974. She was on school's Red and Black as the Photography Editor. Janis worked at various jobs after graduation, but...

Anna Lane

Mar 15, 2024

Anna Lee (Greer) Lane, 65, formerly of Middletown, RI, died on March 15, 2024 at Miriam Hospital, Pawtucket. Anna had lived the last 3 years of her life in Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pawtucket.

Born on January 27, 1959 in California. She was the daughter of the late Shirley Montaldo Greer and Earnest Earl Greer, and...

Charles P. Payton

Mar 14, 2024

Charles P. Payton, 75, of Bristol, RI, passed away on March 14, 2024, in the RI Veterans Home. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Garold E. Payton Sr. and Josephine (Majors) Platts and the son of the late Johnnie W. Platts Sr. Charles attended Newport Public Schools and graduated from Rogers High School. After graduating,...