Manuel L. Leander, 89, of Middletown, died Thursday, February 25, 2010. He was the husband of the late Evelyn Mary (Moitoza) Leander. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Calling hours will be Monday, March 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home, Broadway, Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, March 2 at 9 a.m. at Jesus Savior Church, Broadway, Newport. Committal prayers and military honors will follow at St. Columba Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to Visiting Nurse Services Hospice Care of Newport and Bristol Counties. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
Helen Christine (Toner) Albro, 59, of Newport, died Thursday, February 25, 2010. Calling hours will be Monday, March 1 from 10-11 a.m., followed by her funeral at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home, Broadway, Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to the Diabetes Foundation of Rhode Island. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
Myron “Mike” Emanuel, 89, of Newport and Manhattan, NY died Tuesday, February 23, 2010. He was the husband of Maud M. Emanuel. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 28 at 1 p.m. at Hambly Funeral Home, “Brick House,” Red Cross Avenue, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to the ACLU, Providence, RI. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
Willard G. Plumley, 73, of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Rodrigues) Plumley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Era, retiring after 20 years in 1974 as Petty Officer 1st Class. Calling hours will be Sunday, February 28 from 1-4 p.m., followed by his funeral at 4 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home, Broadway, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Wagon Fund. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
Helen Weisman, 68, of Newport, died February 24, 2010. She was the wife of Al Weisman. Her funeral will be held Sunday, February 28, at 1 p.m. at the Hoffman Jewish Memorial Chapel, Fowler Avenue, Newport, with burial to follow in Beth Olam Cemetery, Wyatt Road, Middletown. Services will be held Sunday, February 28, and Tuesday, March 2, at 6 p.m. at the Levi Gale House, Touro Street. Her family will be sitting Shiva Monday, March 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the home of Lawrence and Janine Weisman, 21 Everett Street, Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to the Potter League for Animals, Newport. Arrangements by O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home.
Mary G. Phillips, 86, of Middletown, died Monday, February 22, 2010. She was the wife of the late Alfred J. Phillips. Calling hours will be Thursday, February 25 from 4-8 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home, Broadway, Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 26 at 9 a.m. at Jesus Savior Church, Broadway, Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
David John Weaver, 45, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, February 20, 2010. Calling hours will be Thursday, February 25 from 6-9 p.m. at the Connors Funeral Home, West Main Road, Portsmouth. His funeral will be Friday, February 26 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Katelynn Weaver Trust Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, East Main Road, Portsmouth. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
Robert Donald Cooper, 92, of Middletown and formerly Portsmouth, died Monday, February 22, 2010. He was the husband of the late Madelin Barbara (Pedro) Cooper. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 24 from 4-8 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home, Broadway, Newport. His funeral will be Thursday, February 25 at 10.am. at the funeral home followed by burial with military honors at the Newport Memorial Park, Middletown. Donations in his memory may be made to the St. Clare Home, Newport. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
Bruce A. McPherson, 49, of Middletown, died Thursday, February 18, 2010. He was the husband of Jane (Patota) McPherson. Calling hours will be Tuesday, February 23 from 4-7pm followed by a memorial service at 7pm at the Memorial Funeral Home, Broadway, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to the Potter League for Animals, Newport. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
Mary Audrey (Alger) Allen, 87, of Newport, died Thursday, February 18, 2010. She was the wife of the late John J. “Jackie” Allen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 22 at 9am at St. Joseph’s Church, Broadway, Newport. Arrangements by O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home.
Victor Jordan Marcucci, 90 Middletown, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010. He was the husband of Monica (Lincourt) Marcucci. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Calling hours will be Friday, February 19 from 5-8pm in the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, Spring Street, Newport. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 20 at 10am at Emmanuel Church, Dearborn Street, Newport. Arrangements by O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home.
William “Bill” Keith Mallinson, Sr., USN Capt. (Ret), 79, died Saturday, February 13, 2010. He was the husband of Carolyn H. (McNeil) Mallinson. He served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years. Calling hours will be Sunday, February 21 from 4-7pm at the Memorial Funeral Home, Broadway, Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 22 at 10am at St. Lucy’s Church, West Main Road, Middletown. Donations in his memory may be made to the A-T Children’s Project, Coconut Creek, Florida. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
James E. Peckham, 91, of Newport, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010. He was the husband of the late laura (Wadworth) Peckham. Calling hours will be Thursday, February 18 from 2-4pm at the Memorial Funeral Home, Broadway, Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 19 at 9am at St. Joseph’s Church, Broadway, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to the St. Joseph’s Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
Elizabeth (Gschwind) Weiss, 96, of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010. She was the wife of the late Lee A. Weiss. Her funeral will be Friday, February 19 at 9:30am at the Memorial Funeral Home, Broadway, Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to the Potter League for Animals, Newport. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.