Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Sandra Hope Richards

Feb 16, 2025

Sandra Hope Richards, 83, of Westport, MA, formerly of Flagler Beach, Florida for 26 years up until her move to Westport in 2023, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home. Sandra was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and compassion touched the lives of many.

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she...

Captain Richard Anthony Peters USN (Ret)

May 3, 2025

Captain Richard Anthony Peters USN (Ret) "Pete," call sign Toro, passed away 3 May 2025. He was born 12 May 1933 in Reynoldsville, NY. At twelve he fell in love with flying after exploring a B-26 Maruader returning from WWII. He attended the University of Rochester on a NROTC scholarship, captaining the swim team his senior year. He was commissioned...

Diane Conner

May 2, 2025

Diane Louise Conner, 75, of Middletown, RI, passed away on May 2, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 19, 1949, in San Antonio, TX to the late Eileen Shreenan Geyer and Louis Geyer.

Diane was married to Michael Conner, who predeceased her after 29 years of marriage. She is survived by her beloved...

Christine Johnston

Apr 30, 2025

Christine A. Johnston, 72, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on April 30, 2025 after a long illness. She was the wife of Martin Johnston for 47 years.

Born in Newport, RI on October 26, 1952, She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Constance (Page) Jolie. Christine was a lifelong Newporter, and proud of it! She remained good friends with...

Elizabeth Gregson

Apr 28, 2025

Elizabeth Jean Gregson (Beth), 74 , of Portsmouth, RI died peacefully April 28, 2025 at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of John C. Gregson for 49 years. Born in Framingham, MA, she was a daughter of the late Robert D. Eldridge and Jean E. (Leslie) Eldridge.

Beth first met John...

Harrison Mattos

Apr 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harrison Antone "Tony" Mattos, age 54, of Attleboro, MA, who left us on April 25, 2025. Born on November 19, 1970, in Fall River, MA. Tony was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Tony was a proud member of the union carpenters, known for his skill...

William Bradford

Apr 24, 2025

William H. Bradford, Jr. 87, of Newport, RI, passed away on April 24, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on August 14, 1937, he was the son of William and Martha (Weston) Bradford. William graduated from Rogers High School and later embarked on a career as a Mechanical Engineer at Raytheon Corporation in Portsmouth, RI. Realizing the need to share his...

Elizabeth Yashura

Apr 24, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Yashura, 100, passed away on April 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich.

Born in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Demeter and Anna (Badaski) Savchyn.

She was the wife of the late Michael Yashura.

Her parents met in Philadelphia after immigrating from Ukraine. Her mother was from a farming area and was sent by boat...

JoAnne Torres

Apr 22, 2025

JoAnne Torres, 83, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away on April 22, 2025, in the Grand Islander Nursing Center.

Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Butler) Comiskey.

JoAnne embarked on a successful career as a claims adjuster for AETNA Insurance, where her meticulous and organized nature shone brightly. Beyond...

Jeffrey Belli

Apr 21, 2025

Born on November 23, 1973, Jeffrey was the son of Mary Cecilia (Moitozo) and Joseph A. Belli of Middletown. He is survived by his parents, his niece Madison Rose Belli of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and sister-in-law Melissa and her husband Steven Breth of Lakewood, New York.

He was predeceased by his brother, Captain Stephen J. Belli, U.S. Army in 2003.

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Norman Chelf

Apr 20, 2025

Norman F. Chelf, 98, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, and Elkton, MD, passed away on April 20, 2025, in the Village House Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Gail (Carson) Chelf for 30 years.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Sanford) Chelf. Norman lived a life marked by service, dedication, and...

Lawrence "Larry" G. Cook

Apr 17, 2025

 It is with deep sorrow and profound remembrance that we celebrate the life of Lawrence "Larry" G. Cook, 77, of Portsmouth, RI, who died on April 17, 2025. He was the husband of Elaine (Farias) Cook.

Born in Unity, ME, he was the son of the late George and Lorraine (Swazey) Cook.

A retired firefighter of over 30 years with the Portsmouth...

Robert Poniatowski

Apr 17, 2025

Robert A. Poniatowski, 90, of Portsmouth, R.I., passed away on April 17, 2025. He was the husband of Helen Mello Poniatowski. He was born in Central Falls on January 8, 1935, the son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Desmarais) Poniatowski.

He graduated from Providence College in 1958, received his Master's Degree at Rhode Island College, and studied...

Elaine Schwartz

Apr 13, 2025

Elaine Mary Schwartz (Segerson), 86, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on April 13, 2025, at the Newport Hospital.

Born on September 28, 1938, in Newport, Rhode Island, Elaine was the daughter of the late John Francis Segerson and the late Mary (Martin) Segerson.

Elaine pursued her education at Salve Regina College, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree. Early in...

Nina Todd

Apr 11, 2025

Nina Carolyn Todd, known to those who loved her as Carolyn, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on April 11, 2025, at the age of 80.



Born on December 25, 1944, in Denver, Colorado, to the late Dr. Richard Todd Sr. and Nina Louise Johnston Todd, Carolyn came into the world with a spirit as bright as the...

Janet Shea

Apr 11, 2025

Janet Kerrigan Shea was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1943. She came to Newport, Rhode Island in 1961 and never left except briefly to travel, Ireland and New Orleans being her favorite spots. She came to love the beaches, the cliffs, the ocean and the surf. These all became a part of the lives of her children Chris and Charity...

Kenneth Catterall

Apr 9, 2025

It is with a heavy heart but a celebration of life that we announce the passing of Kenneth Bryan Catterall, who departed from this world on April 9, 2025. Born on July 16, 1962, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Ken embodied a spirit of adventure and camaraderie that touched everyone he encountered.

After earning his Bachelor's degree in engineering...

Michael Ennis

Apr 8, 2025

On April 8, 2025, Michael Kirby Ennis passed away after living life to the fullest for eighty-four years. He is survived by his four children, Kendra and her husband Aaron Davenport and their children, Tatum, Payton and Aelish; Kevin and his wife Karen and their children Maeve and Ryan; Mary Fran and her husband Stephen Pincher and their son Braedon,...

Willa Johnson

Apr 8, 2025

Willa L Johnson passed peacefully on April 8th, 2025. Born in Okeechobee, Florida in 1926, she married Earnest Johnson in 1941 and was his loving wife for 58 years before his passing in 1999. She was an employee of the Navy Exchange, managing both their main store and finishing her career as manager of the Uniform Shop. 

Following her retirement, Willa...

Mojca Sonja Sencar Integlia

Apr 6, 2025

Mojca Sonja Sencar Integlia (Mojci), 87, beloved mother of Dr. Mark J. Integlia and Sonja M. Boyland passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at The Villa Crest Nursing & Retirement Home, in Manchester, NH.

Mojci was born on December 10, 1937 in the city of Ljubljana, the capitol of Slovenia. Her parents were Judge Bogomil Sencar, and Josephine Sencar (nee...