Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Geraldine Paquin "Mem"

Nov 19, 2024

Geraldine Marie Paquin, "Mem" a Newport native known for her spirited energy, adventurous heart, and deep love of family, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on November 19, 2024. Born on the Fourth of July in 1941 in Maine, Geraldine brought fireworks and joy to all who knew her, embodying resilience and liveliness from her earliest days. Raised...

James Dias

Nov 21, 2024

James D. Dias, US Army retired, passed away on November 21, 2024, at his home with his daughters by his side.

James was born on his family's farm on October 3, 1928, to the late Joseph DeCosta Dias and Maria (Moniz) Dias.

As a young man he worked alongside his five siblings on the farm while hunting and trapping in his spare...

Arthur Plymesser

Nov 21, 2024

Arthur Plymesser, 99, passed away November 21, 2024, at the John Clarke Nursing Center. Arthur was born June 28, 1925, in Fall River, Massachusetts to Raymond Sr. and Mary (Brooks) Plymesser and was the brother to the late Raymond, Robert, Cyrus, Thomas, George, and Shirley Plymesser.

Arthur left school in the 8th grade to work and help the family...

Donald Dery

Nov 18, 2024

Donald Alexis Dery died at age 89, on 18 November 2024 in Newport, Rhode Island, after a decline of several months. He was born February 22, 1935, the only child of Elve Rose (Houle) and Francis Alexis Dery. Don is survived by his second wife, Rowena F. Dery; and by his five children, Jo-Ann Dery and Robert Tosi; Robert Dery...

Alan Aleicho

Nov 15, 2024

Alan Aleicho, 56, of Newport, RI, died on November 15, 2024, in St. Anne's Hospital, Fall River.

Born in Washington, DC, on December 2nd, 1967. He was the son of the late Jose Raposa and Dora (Pirie) Aleicho.

Surrounded by the love and support of his family, Alan passed away peacefully after doggedly battling pancreatic cancer for over 7 years. He accepted...

Ian Oliver

2024

Ian Charles Gordon Oliver, age 86 of Austin, TX, formerly of Newport, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 14, 2024. Upon hearing of Ian's passing, the family received many generous messages describing this wonderful man including: "a gentlemen, in every sense of the word", "easy to love", "fascinating storyteller", "kind, kind soul", "what a class act",...

Jolene Glynn

Nov 13, 2024

In loving memory of Jolene F Glynn, a beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, who passed away on November 13, 2024. Born on September 28, 1972, Jolene brought light and joy to those around her, she always radiated positivity and love.

Throughout her life, Jolene found happiness in small joys - from her favorite soap operas, game shows, and reality shows...

Donnell Shea

Nov 13, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donnell M Shea, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Donnell was born on August 23, 1936 in Bangor, ME.

Donnell was very proud to have grown up in Maine, he loved everything about it. In his opinion Maine was the best place to be! He loved spending time at the...

Thomas Ouellette

Nov 12, 2024

Thomas Ouellette, a resident of the Screamer Community, near Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday night, November 12, 2024, at his home. He was 95.

Mr. Ouellette was born in Newport, RI to the late Earnest Ouellette and Marie Turgeon Ouellette. He graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves....

Janet Sardinha

Nov 12, 2024

Janet J. Sardinha, 88, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and Naples, Florida passed away on November 12, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. (Dick) Sardinha.

Janet was born in Newport, RI on March 10, 1936, to the late Charles E. and Mary T. (Moniz) Warner. She is survived by her daughter Ann Hart (Donald) of Little Compton,...

Klaire Medeiros

Nov 12, 2024

Klaire LaNelle Medeiros

6/20/34 - 11/12/24

Klaire LaNelle (nee Johnson) Medeiros was born in Rosendale, Mo. to Frank E. Jr. and Anna Johnson on June 20th 1934 the youngest of 5 children. She was the youngest and last remaining child of Frank and Anna Johnson. Klaire grew up on a farm in northwest Missouri. She attended elementary and high school in Rosendale....

Joseph Nunes

Nov 10, 2024

Joseph M Nunes

Portsmouth, RI -Joseph M Nunes, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died early Sunday morning, November 10, 2024. He was the husband of the late Sheila (Murphy) Nunes.

Born in Newport, RI on December 13, 1934, he was the son of Augustus and Mary (Perry) Nunes.

Mr. Nunes was a 1957 graduate of Providence College. Throughout his life, his Catholic faith...

Edna Sylvia

Nov 7, 2024

Edna May Sylvia, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Francis J. "Red" Sylvia.

Born in Rock Ferry, England on November 1, 1936, She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Kirkby) Williams. Edna grew up in England during WWII and survived...

Paul Walsh

Nov 5, 2024

Paul LaVerne Walsh, aged 93, passed away at home on November 5, 2024, in Portsmouth, RI. Born on October 27, 1931 to Richard and Edna Walsh, in Elmira, NY, Paul attended Southside High School, class of 1949. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954, dedicating three years to his country during a pivotal time in...

Kenneth Eggeman

Nov 3, 2024

Kenneth Chase Eggeman, 74, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home surrounded lovingly by his children and grandchildren on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Born in Honolulu, HI, he was the son of the late Robert and Barbara (Underwood) Eggeman.

Kenneth was drafted into the armed services directly out of high school and voluntarily transferred to the Marine Corps to serve in the...

Joan Marks

Nov 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marks, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of the Middletown community. Joan peacefully passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 91, in Newport Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Raymond Marks for 56 years.

Born on July 4, 1933, in Newport, RI,...

Susan Bean

Nov 1, 2024

Susan Bean, 76, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on November 1, 2024.

Born in Providence, RI on September 14, 1948, she was the daughter of John Bray and Anna Bean. Sue was a lifelong Rhode Islander who spent most of her youth with her foster family including, Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Violette Spalding, and their daughter, Mary Elizabeth Spalding.

Sue was...

Brenda Murphy Dugan

Nov 1, 2024

Brenda Murphy Dugan, 88, of Naples, Florida and Falmouth, Massachusetts passed peacefully on November 1, 2024, in Newport, Rhode Island.

She was predeceased by Bill Dugan, the love of her life for almost 64 years. She was an amazing mother to her children Brenda (John) Goudy, Bill Dugan Jr, Anne (Jim) Ayars, Deirdre (Lee) Albertson, her grandchildren Laura Ayars, Jimmy Ayars,...

Ann Louise Garvey-Morgan

Nov 1, 2024

Ann Louise Garvey-Morgan, 84 of Portsmouth passed away at home, surrounded by those who love her. Born on June 13, 1940 in Tiverton, RI., she was the daughter of the late Callanan P. Garvey and Theresa E. (Kitchen) Garvey.

She is survived by her sister, Teresa Garvey-Downes, her niece, Elizabeth Grimes (Michael), great-nephew, Alexander O. Grimes (Ally), great niece, Sarah C....

Nathan Kivlehan

Nov 1, 2024

Nathan Anthony Kivlehan, 32, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on November 1, 2024 after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. Nate was born in Newport, Rhode Island on November 8, 1991 and was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Pereira) Kivlehan.

Known for his clever and quick witted sense of humor, Nate will be fondly remembered...