Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Harry Wells

May 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry B. Wells at the age of 90 in Middletown, R.I. Having served his country with honor during the Korean War as a Master Chief in the United States Navy, Harry dedicated 20 years of his life to the service.

Born in South Carolina to G.C. Wells and Doris (Pitts)...

Ann Wells

Sep 1, 2024

Ann T. Wells, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Chelsea, MA, in 1934, to Joseph and Anna (Griffin) Swankowski. Ann was a dedicated wife to her late husband, Harry Wells for 49 years. She retired from the Marriott after several years of service in housekeeping. Ann was a life member...

Carol Ann (Hopkins) De Ruggiero

Jul 12, 2024

Carol Ann (Hopkins) De Ruggiero, 87, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, RI, passed away on July 12, 2024, in the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late CDR Saverio De Ruggiero, Jr., USN, (Ret.).

Born in Palmer, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Edna (Davis) Hopkins.

Carol graduated with a Bachelor's Degree...

Joseph Rodrigues

Sep 3, 2024

Joseph "Sarge" Rodrigues, 84, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 3, 2024 after a courageous four month battle with glioblastoma multiforme. Joe was the husband of the late Linda (Klapthor) Rodrigues. Born on the family farm in Middletown, RI on November 24, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph and Olivia (Travers) Rodrigues.

Joe graduated from Rogers...

John F. "Chief" Gomes

Sep 1, 2024

John F. "Chief" Gomes, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on September 1, 2024. He was the adoring husband of Debbie Keech for 36 wonderful years. Born in Middletown, RI, he was the son of the late John and Clara (Soares) Gomes. Chief founded Johnny's Getty Service Station in 1967, After a successful career, he retired in the 1990s...

Mary Crawford

Aug 30, 2024

Mary L. Crawford, 89, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on August 30, 2024. She was the wife of the late Richard Crawford. Born in Newport, RI on February 28, 1935, She was the daughter of Edward and Josephine (Ferreira) Vars.

Mary grew up in Newport and enjoyed a 26 year career on the Newport Navy Base, working mostly in the MWR...

William Gozdz

Aug 29, 2024

William Timothy Gozdz , 85, of Middletown, Rhode Island, peacefully passed into eternal life on August 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Bill cherished his wife, Jacqueline M. (Kellner) Gozdz for 62 wonderful years. They shared a lifelong love of devotion and appreciation for one another. A dedicated father, he is survived by his daughters, Janet M. Goulart...

Walter Wesner

Aug 28, 2024

Walter "Jim" James Wesner, 83, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, peacefully transitioned in his sleep on August 28, 2024, in the St. Clare Home in Newport.

Born in Rolla, MO, he was the son of the late Adam and Elizabeth (Irwin) Wesner.

Jim graduated from The Ohio State University with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

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Theresa Hadad

Aug 27, 2024

Theresa D. (Duquette) Hadad, 93, of Portsmouth, RI, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norman R. Hadad.  Born in Fall River, MA in 1931, she was the daughter of the late Leo A. and Clara (LaFlamme) Duquette.

Theresa was very active in music. She was a long time choir member of...

Gardner Devos

Aug 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gardner M Devos, Jr., 37, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, on August 27, 2024.

Gardner was born on December 30, 1986 in Laconia, NH. He will be deeply missed by his mom, Lori Devos-Rodrigues, and dad, William Rodrigues.

Known for his teasing so hard until you saw red, always...

Peter Davis

Aug 26, 2024

Peter D Davis Sr. 82 of Portsmouth RI passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Heatherwood Nursing Home on August 26,2024.

He was the husband of Jean E (Ray)Davis. He was born June 30, 1942 in Abilene, Texas. He was the son of the late Leo Davis and Gertrude Stevens Davis. In addition to his wife Jean, Peter...

Geraldine Gregory

Aug 21, 2024

Geraldine 'Gerri' Frances Gregory, age 72, passed from this life on August 21, 2024 at Newport Hospital. Gerri was born on April 10, 1952 in Newport, Rhode Island, to Barbara (McCarthy) Gregory and Broughton Colin Gregory.

As a result of the doctor being unaware that Gerri was a twin and born second, she developed cerebral palsy (CP). This condition never held...

Mildred L. (Thomas) Grinnell

Aug 21, 2024

Mildred L. (Thomas) Grinnell, 97, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Newport Hospital.

She was the wife of Laurance Franklin Grinnell, LTC (RET).

Born in Portsmouth, RI, she was the daughter of the late Henry Ellsworth and Mabel (Vaughn) Thomas.

Mildred's career as a secretary included time at the Newport Chamber of Commerce, the Newport Torpedo Station, the...

Thomas Levesque

Aug 20, 2024

Providence, RI -Thomas H. Levesque Jr., 77, of Portsmouth, RI, died on August 20, 2024. He was the husband of Susan (Fatata) Levesque.

Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Doyle) Levesque.

In addition to his wife Susan, he leaves his daughter Michelle Littlefield, as well as his grandsons Michael Littlefield and Seth Ohop...

John Mello

Aug 20, 2024

John M. Mello, a devoted husband, father, and dedicated employee, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, HopeHospice Inpatient Center, Providence, RI at the age of 83. Born in Newport, RI on October 16, 1940, John was a proud American citizen and a veteran of the Army, serving his country with honor.

John spent 38 years working for Raytheon....

Margaret Anne "Maggie" Bulmer

Aug 20, 2024

Margaret Anne Bulmer, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on August 20, 2024. She was the wife of the late William A. Bulmer. Born in Newark, New Jersey on July 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sabina (Obendorfer) Healey.

Maggie grew up in Newark, NJ and attended University of Rhode Island. She worked for several years...

John Hand

Aug 20, 2024

John J. Hand MD, FACP (Jack) passed into eternal life on August 20th, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Mary Anne (Killea) Hand for sixty-four years. He was the son of the late John J. Hand Sr. and Agnes (Sullivan) Hand. Jack was born in Newport Hospital on December 17th, 1936, but spent most of his young life in...

Barbara French

Aug 19, 2024

Barbara Lyon French, a native of Aquidneck Island, died peacefully on August 19, 2024 at a nursing facility in Warren, Rhode Island. Born Barbara Ames Lyon, in Newport on October 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Phillip A. Lyon and Edna P. Lyon. Barbara grew up on Paradise Avenue in Middletown and graduated from Rogers High School...

Linda Shute

Aug 19, 2024

Linda Shute, age 77, of Massachusetts, passed away on August 19, 2024. Formerly of both Leicester, MA and Cudjoe Key, FL., as well as many other places along the way like Connecticut, Texas, California, and Rhode Island.

Linda was born to Frederick Walter and Priscilla (Jackson) Jewett near Berlin, Massachusetts.

Linda is survived by Kim Shute (Daughter), Gabriel Shute (Grandson), Ellen Onorato...

Lillie Paiva

Aug 17, 2024

Lillie M. Paiva, 76 of King Phillip St. in Portsmouth, RI peacefully passed on August 17, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel E. Paiva. Lillie was born in Arnett, West Virginia on October 1st, 1947. She was the daughter of Newton and Ruby (Hood) Cook. She grew up in West Virginia as...