Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Christine McKinnon

Dec 29, 2024

A beautiful, kind, caring, outgoing and dearly beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, in-law aunt and friend Christine Milton McKinnon 70 years old died in Miami, Florida on December 29, 2024.

Christine was born in Newport, Rhode Island in On Valentine's day in 1954 to Ronnie McKinney and Eva (nee Little) Robinson the second oldest of five children and the...

Joseph Mayo

Jan 12, 2025

Joseph Francis Mayo, Jr., MD, FACS, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A man of remarkable intellect, compassion, and unwavering integrity, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born on December 26, 1950, in Warren, Ohio to Joseph Francis Mayo, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (DeSantis)...

Yoshiko Thompson

Jan 19, 2025

Yoshiko (Yamada) Thompson, aged 94, entered eternal life on January 19, 2025 after a brief illness. Yoshiko or "Yoshi" as she was often called, was the wife of the late Robert A. Thompson.

Yoshiko was born on February 28, 1930 in Nagasaki-Ken, Japan where she spent her foundational years. She came from a large family of ten in rural...

Robert L. Chase

Jan 19, 2025

Robert L. Chase, 82, of Tiverton passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family on January 19, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1942, to Wanton and Caroline (Lewis) Chase. He was the husband of Audrey (Todd) Chase.

He was a 1959 graduate of Rogers High School where he was class President and the Rhode Island high...

Dawn Garcia

Jan 18, 2025

Dawn M. (Conklin) Garcia, 65, of Newport, RI, wife of Victor Garcia, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Born in Bridgehampton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Nancy (Hand) Conklin.

Besides her husband of 35 years, she leaves her children, Caprice Lynch, Alicia Conklin, Brandon King, Caitlyn King, Justin Garcia and Kristin Garcia. Dawn also...

Clifford Weida

Jan 15, 2025

Clifford David Weida, Jr. 47, of Tempe, AZ, a beloved son, father, brother, and accomplished professional, passed away on January 15, 2025. He will forever be in our hearts.

Born in Newport, RI on September 1, 1977, he was the son of Clifford D. (Jean Collum) Weida of Middletown, RI and Sandra (Marley) Adams of Wolfeboro, NH, and stepson of Steven...

Marea Lewis

Jan 15, 2025

Marea Elena Lewis was born on November 14, 1949, in Newport, RI, to Olga and Vios Lewis of 7 Princeton Street. Marea loved her hometown and never wanted to live anywhere but "on the island." As years went on, she became a comprehensive source of information for all things relating to Newport and was always eager to share her knowledge...

Dom Paschal Scotti, OSB

Jan 15, 2025

Fr. Paschal Scotti, monk of Portsmouth Abbey, passed away on January 15, 2025, Feast of Saints Maurus and Placid, while praying the Divine Office with his community in the Church of St. Gregory the Great.

Patrick Scotti was born on September 22, 1961 in Long Branch, New Jersey to Patrick and Rose (Bonanno) Scotti. Preceded in death by his parents, he...

Humberto Munoz Franco

Jan 14, 2025

Humberto Rolando Munoz Franco, de 38 años de edad, residente de Newport, RI, falleció el 16 de enero de 2025 rodeado de su familia y amigos. Humberto nació en San Guayaba, Palencia, Guatemala, Hijo de sus difuntos padres Aureliano Muñoz Ortiz y su difunta madre María Teresa Franco Paniagua.



Humberto emigró a este país hace 23 años con el...

Joyce Callas Dempsey

Jan 13, 2025

Joyce Callas Dempsey, 91, of Middletown, RI; formerly of Newton, MA; Wellesley, MA; and New London, NH, a beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and accomplished professional, passed away in the Grand Islander Nursing Center on January 13, 2025. She was the wife of the late L. Johnson Callas and the late Thomas E. Dempsey.

Born in Hartford, CT, she was the...

Alan Sinclair, PhD

Jan 12, 2025

Alan Sinclair, PhD, 86, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on January 12, 2025. He was the husband of Deborah (Stott) Sinclair.

Born in Fall River, MA on May 31, 1938, he was the son of the late Duncan and Ethel (Abram) Sinclair. Alan grew up in Fall River and exhibited natural abilities in school and in music. He was a talented...

Antone "Tony" J. Soares

Jan 9, 2025

Antone J. Soares, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Tiverton, RI, died on January 9, 2025. Born in Fall River, MA on May 27, 1940, he was the son of Frank and Cecile (Goulet) Soares.

Tony grew up in a large family and worked on the family farm in Portsmouth, and later on for his uncle John Soares's farm. As a...

Ruth A. Flis

Jan 8, 2025

Ruth A. Flis, 66, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents (Earle and Joyce Bushnell), her brother (David Bushnell), and the love of her life, her husband (John Flis).

Ruth was born in Bathe, ME into a military family. They were eventually stationed...

John B. Genga

Jan 7, 2025

John Brandt Genga, age 76, passed away at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, East Providence, RI, on January 7, 2025. Jack (as his family and friends knew him) was born August 12, 1948, at Newport Hospital. He was the son of the late Eno Genga and Barbara (Brandt) Genga. Like his parents, Jack was a lifelong resident of Newport. He graduated...

George Petropoulos

Jan 7, 2025

George Christy Petropoulos, 99, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol, Rhode Island. Born on October 21, 1925, in Newport, George lived a life defined by dedication to his family and friends. A proud Newporter, George was known for his quick wit, his love of making people laugh,...

Robert J. Rick Jr.

Jan 6, 2025

Robert J. Rick Jr. 70, of Rockport, Massachusetts, died peacefully after a valiant battle against cancer. He and Gail Strauss Rick were married for 31 years.

Born in Newport, he was the son of Louise (Logothets) Rick and the late Robert J. Rick.

Bob grew up on the 'island'. Newport, Rhode Island. He graduated Rogers High School, the same school attended by...

Dr. Charles A. Hall Jr.

Jan 4, 2025

Dr. Charles Andrew Hall Jr

Middletown, RI

Charles Andrew Hall (Charlie), 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on January 4, 2025. He was the husband of Patricia A. Platt to whom he was married for 32 years. Charlie was born in Providence, RI on September 21, 1932, to the late Charles and Mildred (Hunt) Hall.

Charlie was a 1954 alumnus...

Nancy Elizabeth (Michaud) Sawyer

Jan 4, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth (Michaud) Sawyer, 79, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away at her home on January 4, 2025. She was the wife of the late James E. Sawyer Sr. for 53 years.

Born in Swansea, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lionel Theodore Michaud and Eliza (Pavao) Michaud.

Nancy worked at Newport Hospital in the Vanderbilt Rehab Center for...

Dennis Rayno

Jan 1, 2025

It is with warm hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Dennis George Rayno, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left us on January 1, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on May 7, 1954, in Newport, Rhode Island, Dennis filled his days with laughter, love, and a passion for family.

Dennis was...

Michael Quint

Dec 31, 2024

Michael J. Quint, 55, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on December 31, 2024. He was the husband of Allie (Smith) Quint.

He was the son of Kathryn (Coggeshall) Quint, and the late Lloyd Quint Jr.

Michael was a graduate of Portsmouth High School. He attended college in Southeastern Massachusetts.

He was a store manager for a local...