"Dear Ventura Family, My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. I can only imagine the pain in your hearts and the longing in your souls. Be rest assured your mother is always with you - smiling down at you proudly for the wonderful family and life you brought to her. Tara Gallagher"
In loving memory of
M. Ventura
January 6, 1932 - August 1, 2005
PORTSMOUTH, RI ? M. Dolores O?Neill Ventura, 73, Known as ?Bebes? of 20 Musselbed Shoal Road, Portsmouth, RI, died Monday, August 1, 2005, in East Hampton, NY. Born in Queens, NY on January 6, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John and Marion Johnson O? Neill. Bebe grew up in Ridgewood, NJ. She graduated from Salve Regina College in 1953, where she was President of her class and served as editer of the school newspaper. Bebe started her own lanscape design business in 1976 ?Plant Interiors? in Newport, RI, which she owned and operated until her retirement in 1990. She designed and maintained of many of the restaurant gardens and properties along the wharfs of Newport. Bebe was an avid reader and gardener. She is survived by her children Geoff Ventura and his wife Ann of Milton, MA, Donald Ventura and his wife Helen of Geneva, Switzerland, John Ventura and his wife Kathy of Weston, CT, Shane McQueeney and her husband Mark of Marcellus, NY, Meg Cronopolus and her husband John and Conall Lippert and her husband Keith all of New York, NY and Jennifer Golding and her husband Tom of Franklin, MA, her brother John ONeill of Georgia, her sister Anne Oullette of Brewster, MA, and her seventeen grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her former husband F. Donald Ventura. Her funeral will be held on Monday, August 8, 2005, at 11:00 AM in Ochre Court, Salve Regina Universtiy, 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI. In Bebes name donations may be made to Salve Regina University Scholarship Fund, C/O Development Office, 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840.
Tributes
"Dear Jenny, Connie, Shane, Meg, John, Geoff and Don, Gain strength in your mother's passing knowing that she is in a better place with the Pie in the sky.Be comforted with the glorious day we shared in putting her soul to rest. Let her memories always make you smile and grant you peace. With love, Keith"
"Our deepest condolences to your entire family. She must have been an incredible woman to have raised such a fine and truly amazing daughter. We are here for all of you if you need us for anything! With much love, Barbra, David, Sammi and Andrew"
"Dear Geoff,Don, Shane, John And Jenny, We were so blessed to have had our mother in our lives. She was a vibrant shining light. She loved each of us fiercly and independtly. I shall hold her close in my heart as I know each of you shall as well. Sleep peacefully Mom Pearly you too baby girla I love you eternally. Connie"
"dearest Connie and family we are always thinking of you and yours and are always here for you in this terrible time - knowing that your mother is in a better place for here now should be so comforting yet difficult - we love you"
"Prayers for your family ...from a friend of Anne Oulette...."
"Dear Connie My heartfelt condolences go out to you and yours during this time of mourning. Rest assured she is at peace.............Love always Fran"
"To Shane and family - My sincerest condolences on your loss."