Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Scott A. Williams

Dec 15, 2024

Scott Andrew Williams, 67, of Newport, RI, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away with his family by his side on December 15, 2024. He was the husband of Lisabeth (Hale) Williams for 21 years.

Born in Melbourne, Australia, he was the son of the late William and Bettini (Carnegie) Williams.

Scott lived a life full of adventure and passion,...

Cynthia "Cindy" C. Diana

Nov 30, 2024

Ms. Cynthia (Cherubini) Diana, 78 yrs old, passed away peacefully at Heatherwood Nursing Home and Rehabilitation facility on November 30th, 2024.

Cynthia was born in Waterbury Connecticut on September 19th, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Armond F. Diana and Doris (Benson) Diana. She was also the sister of the late Armand Diana.

She graduated from Croft High School and...

Michael S. Longazel

Dec 21, 2024

Michael S. Longazel, 68, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, RI, passed away on December 21, 2024, in Newport Hospital.

Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late John N. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Bradfield) Longazel. He grew up in Raymond, NH, surrounded by the scenic beauty of New England, where he cultivated a passion for sports and fitness...

Harry Leonard

Dec 19, 2024

Harry Leonard, 72, of Portsmouth, RI, died at home on December 19, 2024 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Linda (Braley) Leonard.

Born in Newport, RI on November 30, 1952, he joined the USAF as a young man. He completed the Military Police training while in the Air Force and found his calling in Law Enforcement. After active...

Douglas Smith

Dec 18, 2024

Dr. Douglas Vaughn Smith, Ph.D, CDR, USN (ret.) passed away on 18 December 2024 in Middletown, RI. He was 76 years old.

Doug was born into a Navy family on 17 September, 1948. The son of Senior Chief Lawrence Raymond Smith and Grace Epley Smith, Doug was a scholar and standout high school baseball player in Maryland and...

Patricia Carrellas

Dec 18, 2024

Patricia Grace Carrellas, 55, of Portsmouth, RI, died on December 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Stephan Boneu, and proud mother to Grace, Henri, and Margaux.

Born in Newport, RI on March 30, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Anthony T. and Mary Lou (Stanton) Carrellas. She graduated from Rogers High School in...

John Lewis III

Dec 18, 2024

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John William Lewis III

 Middletown, RI - John “Jack” William Lewis III, a beloved son, brother, father, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on October 5, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John W. and Flora Mae Schisler Lewis Jr. Former husband of the late Donella Vidmar Lewis, and brother to the...

Andrew Peckham

Dec 17, 2024

Andrew J. Peckham, 58, of Warwick (formerly of Little Creek Lane, Middletown), passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2024. He was a great friend to all, whose loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him.

Born on June 3, 1966, in Middletown RI where he spent his childhood and most of his adult life. He graduated from Middletown HS...

Patricia A. Leonard

Dec 16, 2024

Patricia A. Leonard, of Holliston, MA, passed away with her family by her side on December 16, 2024. She was the wife of Jeffrey Leonard for 55 years.

Born in Portland, ME, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Joan Marie (Feury) Gavic. Patricia worked 30 years as a business manager for the 4-H Foundation of Massachusetts.

Patricia is survived...

Kerri Lyn Baker

Dec 16, 2024

Kerri Lyn Baker, 54, of Middletown, RI, died at home on December 16, 2024. Born in Newport, RI on September 19, 1970, She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Madeline (Aleicho) Baker.

 A lifelong Aquidneck Island resident, Kerri raised her young family in Newport before moving to Middletown. She was a long time manager at Benny's in Middletown until...

Richard "Rocky" E. Pires

Dec 16, 2024

Richard "Rocky" E. Pires, 67, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away at home on December 16, 2024. He was the husband of Angela Manchester.

Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late John and Mildred (Close) Pires.

Rocky was a man of many passions and talents with a personality larger than life. In his youth, he made a name...

Jennifer Saba

Dec 14, 2024

Jennifer M. Saba, 52, of New York, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Marlene Leatherbee of Newport and West Palm Beach, FL and the late George Saba. Jennifer Saba, who was a unique, incredible, bright, curious, woman, who could hold her own in any given situation. Well educated, well read, wanting to...

Linda R. Hilliard

Dec 13, 2024

Linda R. Hilliard, 79, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away at home on December 13, 2024, with her family by her side. She was the wife of Edward J. Hilliard, Jr., for 42 years.

Born in Washington, DC, she was the only child born to the late Joseph and Edith (Morell) Reynolds.

Linda was a woman of many...

Rita C. Toppa

Dec 11, 2024

Rita Claire Toppa passed away in her sleep Wednesday, December 11, 2024. "Pixie" as she was known to all who loved her, spent the last months of her life with the wonderful people at Village House Nursing Home. When she moved into Village House, she soon became the life of the party. Her endearing personality lifted the spirits of staff...

Frances Adeline (Perry) Matthews

Dec 10, 2024

Frances Adeline (Perry) Matthews, aged 77, of Newport, RI, passed away on December 10, 2024, at Newport Hospital following a prolonged illness, surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 12, 1946, in Wareham, MA, to the late Mary F. Walker and Antone B. Perry. She was also the daughter of the late Louis Walker Jr. from Newport, RI.

She is...

Philip Davison

Dec 10, 2024

Philip Edward Davison passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the age of 85. Philip was the only child of Edward and Eunice Davison and grew up in Whitman, Massachusetts. He leaves behind his wife, Judith Davison; his three children and their spouses, Stephen and Kym Davison, John and Mandy Davison, and Susan Flis and Tory Flis; and his...

James F. Simon

Dec 9, 2024

James F. Simon, 80, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 9th, 2024.

Born in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late James F. Simon, Sr., and Alice (Feeney) Spaulding.

James (Jim), a resident of Portsmouth, RI, for all of his adult life, received his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Roger Williams University,...

John Brady

Dec 9, 2024

John F. Brady, 96, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on December 9, 2024. He was the husband of the late Margaret "Peg" (Lane) Brady. Born in Taunton, MA on July 12, 1928, he was the son of the late John J. and Helena (Parlow) Brady.

John graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Master's degree...

Joan Fleming-Robinson

Dec 8, 2024

With heavy hearts and fond memories, we announce the passing of Joan Patricia Fleming-Robinson, who left us peacefully on December 8, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on November 18, 1936, in Newport, RI, daughter of the late Charles and Jessica (Truax) Perry. Joan was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend whose vibrant spirit touched all who...

Carolyn Mason

Dec 5, 2024

Carolyn Mason, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on June 4, 1935, in Newport, Rhode Island, Carolyn instilled warmth and joy in the lives of those who had the privilege to know her. She lived all of her life in Newport, creating a home filled with laughter,...