Memorial Funeral Homes Obituaries

Christine Cotta

Feb 20, 2025

Christine Cotta, 78, of Portsmouth RI, passed away on February 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard Cotta, and her two children, Melissa Cotta and Sean Cotta. She is also survived by her brother George Glover, sister Carolyn Hilton, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was the daughter of the late George and Frances Glover. 

Christine...

Anthony Butler

Mar 2, 2025

With profound sadness, we share the passing of Anthony Butler on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 50. To know Anthony was to know love. He was a devoted Father a loving Husband, a cherished Son and Grandson, a beloved Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend. But perhaps his greatest joy was being "Peepaw" to a sweet little boy...

Dr. Judith (Gray) Holcomb

Mar 2, 2025

Judith Gray Holcomb, O.D., of Union City, California and Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on March 2nd following a long battle with breast cancer. She was the loving wife of the late Richard John Pope and the daughter of the late Chester H. and Alma L. (Rankin) Gray.

Born in Taunton, MA, Judy was raised in Newport, RI, was a 1964...

David G. Ford

Mar 2, 2025

David G. Ford, 69, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on March 2, 2025.

He was the loving husband of Tina (Millington) Ford for 49 years.

Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Henry and Nellie (Figueiredo) Ford. David spent his life making a lasting impact on everyone who was...

Beverly Ann Pine

Mar 2, 2025

Beverly Ann Pine, 80, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on March 2, 2025, in the Grand Islander Nursing Center.

Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Beulah (Borden) O'Loughlin.

She was the wife of the late Joseph H. Pine for 57 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her unwavering love and...

Cara Turnbull

Mar 1, 2025

Cara Lynn Turnbull, 57, of Middletown Rhode Island, died on March 1, 2025 following a long illness. She was the loving wife of Michael Turnbull of Middletown. Born in Fall River, MA on November 19, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Madeline (Raposa) Escobar.

Cara found an early love of the beach growing up in Portsmouth only...

Anthony Waite

Feb 28, 2025

Anthony M. Waite, 40, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on February 28, 2025 after many years of battling illness. He was the loving husband of Marlena (Fraticelli) Waite, and devoted father of Anthony Jr. and Jayvon Waite.

Born in Providence, RI on April 7, 1984, he was the son of Antoine Johnson and Elaine "Penny" Waite. Anthony learned about culinary arts...

James McIntosh

Feb 25, 2025

James S. McIntosh, passed away peacefully at home with his family on February 25, 2025, at the age of 72, just one day shy of his 73rd birthday.

Jim was born in Newport RI on February 26, 1952, to the late Robert B. and Beatrice (Ruffin) McIntosh. He graduated from Roger's High School in 1972 before serving in...

Barbara Fiszel

Feb 24, 2025

Barbara Ann Fiszel, age 75, died in her home in Newport, RI on February 24, 2025. Barbara was a graduate of Central Connecticut State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Barbara met her husband for 55 years, Geoffrey L. Fiszel, at New York University and they moved to Glastonbury, CT in 1974.

Barbara was, first and foremost, a dedicated...

Bertha R. Gagnon

Feb 24, 2025

Bertha R. Gagnon, 97, of Middletown, formerly of Bristol, Portsmouth, and Woonsocket, RI, passed away on February 24, 2025. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Gagnon.

Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Antoine and Germaine (Pepin) Belanger.

Her early years included time as a stitcher and factory worker, where her strong work ethic laid the...

Robert Campion

Feb 24, 2025

Robert T. "Bob" Campion, 71, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on February 24, 2025. He was the husband of Patricia (Cole) Campion for 50 years.

Born in Fall River, MA on November 15, 1953, Bob Campion was the beloved son of the late Edward and Phyllis (Gaskell) Campion. A lifelong resident of Tiverton, he was well-known for his friendly, outgoing personality...

Thomas Fishburn

Feb 24, 2025

Thomas F. Fishburn, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died at home with his daughters by his side, on February 24, 2025. He was the husband of the late Alice (Ramsey) Fishburn.

Born in Sunbury, PA on April 30, 1935, He was the son of the late Russell K. and Anne (Strouse) Fishburn. Thomas grew up in central Pennsylvania, and graduated from...

Donald L. Mosher Jr.

Feb 23, 2025

Donald L. Mosher Jr., 57, of Warwick, RI, passed away in Hartford, CT on February 23rd, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, coworkers, and his dog.

Don, "DL", and "Moe" were what his loved ones knew him by. Don was born in Newport, Rhode Island to the late Donald Leroy Mosher Sr. and the late Noreen Leota...

Colonel (Ret.) James F. Dias

Feb 23, 2025

Colonel (Ret.) James F. Dias passed away on February 23, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1943, in Newport, RI, to the late Arthur C. Dias and Mary DeCosta Dias.

Jim attended Hazard Memorial and De La Salle Academy, graduating in 1962. He went on to earn his degree from St. Anselm College in 1966, where...

William Jennings

Feb 21, 2025

William H. Jennings, 64, of Middletown and formerly of Tiverton, RI, died on February 21, 2025. Born in Newport, RI on May 25, 1960, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Burgess) Jennings. Billy graduated from Rogers High School and enjoyed a lifetime of adventure. He explored several opportunities as a young man until he found a...

Richard Nagle

Feb 20, 2025

Richard J. Nagle, 54, of Middletown passed away in Newport Hospital on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Born in Columbus, OH on May 24, 1970, He was the son of Francis J. Nagle of Newport and the late Roberta (Bishop) Nagle.

Richard, who was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome, has resided in a Looking Upwards Group Home where he made many friends.

Richard leaves his...

Mary Grant

Feb 18, 2025

Mary A. Grant,79, of Portsmouth RI, passed away on February 18, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Born May 6, 1945 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Winifred A. (Armstrong) Leary. She was the wife of Ronald Grant and they were married 51 Years.



Mary grew up in Fall River, MA.,...

Christine Handibode

Feb 17, 2025

With heavy hearts and fond memories, we announce the passing of Christine Handibode of Portsmouth, RI, on February 17, 2025, at the age of 75; she was surrounded by her loved ones. Chris was born on October 3, 1949, to the late Frank and Evelyn (Bertrand) Faria, and began her life working on the family-owned potato farm. She graduated from...

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...

Herculano Chaves

Feb 16, 2025

Herculano M. Chaves, of Portsmouth, formerly of Hudson, MA, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of the late Helena L. (Loura) Chaves.

Born in Santa Maria, Portugal, he was the son of the late Jose M. and Filomena (Monteiro) Chaves.

He emigrated to the United States and became a proud citizen. He pursued his...