Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Caroline Haylett

Feb 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Caroline Gamil (Hanna) Haylett, a beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend, who left this world on February 17, 2025, at the age of 44. Born in Cairo, Egypt, on June 1, 1980 to Gamil and Ferial Hanna. Caroline's journey brought her to Portsmouth, RI when she was two years old. She graduated...

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...

Anthony M. Escobar

Feb 5, 2025

Anthony M. Escobar, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 5, 2025, At Forest Farm Assisted Living where he resided.

Born in Newport, RI, on March 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances Escobar. He was the brother to the late Joseph Escobar, the late Mary White, and brother-in-law to the late George White and the...

William Parent

Jan 14, 2025

William F. Parent, 74, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by family and friends after a ten-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Born in Lewiston, ME on June 3, 1950, Bill was the son of Robert and Anna (Bendtsen) Parent.

After graduating from Lewiston High School, he went on to college at Tufts University, earning a Bachelor's Degree...

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...

Catherine Phillips

Feb 13, 2025

Catherine James Phillips passed peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after struggling with several recent health issues with her daughter, Jade, by her side.

A lifelong, twelfth-generation Newporter, she was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1950 to Katherine Lawton and Arthur Curtiss James. Cathie attended Hazard Memorial School, St. Mary's School and graduated from Rogers High School in 1968.

Cathie had...

Maria Silva

Feb 12, 2025

Maria M. (Machado) Silva, previously of East Main Road, Portsmouth RI, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late Antonio P. DaSilva.

Born in Cedros, Fayal, Azores on August 5, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Manuel F. and Francisca (Lacerda) Machado.

Maria was a...

Arthur F. Cardoza

Feb 11, 2025

Arthur F. Cardoza, 88, of Middletown, RI, passed away on February 11, 2025.

Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late William L. Cardoza Sr. and Angeline (Rego) Cardoza. He attended De La Salle Academy, where he laid the foundation for a life rich in friendship and community. Arthur lived a life filled with enthusiasm, laughter, and love.

Arthur...

Agnes T. (Beattie) Gifford

Feb 7, 2025

Agnes T. (Beattie) Gifford, known as "Noni" by her family and friends, formerly of Middletown, RI, and Jamestown, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, in the Heatherwood Nursing Home in Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late James B. Gifford for 48 years.

Born on April 17, 1945, in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of...

Matthew Faerber

Feb 6, 2025

Matthew John Faerber, a devoted husband and loving father, passed away at home on February 6, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on September 6, 1949, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Matthew and Katherine (Foley) Faerber.

Matthew was immensely dedicated to his family. He spent 54 beautiful years married to his wife, Paula Faerber, with whom...

Evelyn Travers

Feb 6, 2025

Fall River, MA -Evelyn (Medeiros) Travers, 94, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Dennis D. Travers.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pontes) Medeiros.

Evelyn leaves her three sons, Ronald Travers (Susan) of Portsmouth, Thomas Travers (Sandy) of Florida, Gary Travers (Doreen) of Tiverton...

Lisa Remy

Feb 5, 2025

Lisa Remy of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on February 5, 2025.

Lisa was born October 14, 1953 in Fall River, MA to adoring parents Philip and Elaine(Schneierson)Zalkind. She grew up in the Highlands of Fall River where she attended local schools and graduated from Durfee High School in 1971.

Lisa's adventurous spirit...

Billy Richards

Feb 5, 2025

Billy Ray Richards, 76, of Newport, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on February 5, 2025. He was the longtime companion of Cynthia Jean Crowell of Newport.

Born in Portsmouth, VA on March 24, 1948, He was the son of Andrew Anderson and Martha O. Jones. Growing up in a military family, he lived in several different locations. This brought him...

Patricia Lemler

Feb 5, 2025

Patricia Mary Lemler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 5, 1942, in Newport, Rhode Island, Patricia lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community.

Patricia graduated from Rogers High School in 1960 and committed herself to a...

Patricia Cornell

Feb 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia A. Cornell, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and die-hard Boston Red Sox fan, who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on January 1, 1958, in Newport, Rhode Island, Patricia brought an infectious spirit and a great work ethic to...

Edith L. Braman

Feb 3, 2025

Edith L. Braman, a cherished member of the Newport community, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Roger P. and Jean I. (Bull) Braman, and granddaughter of the late Packer and Emeline Braman.

Edith spent her childhood growing up in Middletown, where she developed a...

James Anthony Devine

Feb 2, 2025

James Anthony Devine, 84, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, and Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughter.

Born and raised in Quincy, Massachusetts, Jim was the eldest child of Audrey and Tony Devine. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Eric Devine; his sister, Patricia Devine Johnson of Deland, Florida; his brother, William...

Louise Rick

Jan 30, 2025

Louise E. Rick, 91, of Middletown, RI, passed away on January 30, 2025, after a short illness.

Born in Providence, RI on October 18, 1933, she was the daughter of Nicholas and Jane (Reagan) Logothets.

Louise loved reading and gardening but particularly enjoyed eating meals out with her friends. She volunteered at Newport Hospital for many years and was named Woman of...

Prudence Silvia

Jan 30, 2025

Prudence Peckham Silvia, 80, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the devoted wife of Leonard Silvia.

Born in Newport, RI on January 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Elizabeth (Simmons) Peckham. A lifelong Middletown resident, Prudence...

Olga Probert

Jan 28, 2025

Olga P. (Perlingiero) Probert, 97, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Richard B. Probert.

Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucia (Arminio) Perlingiero.

Olga grew up in Middletown and graduated from Rogers HS in 1946 and enrolled in the Newport Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in...